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Fighting Drug Abuse gang-infested areas in the Western Cape but has also filtered into many As part of the vision of International schools and destroyed close-knitted Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit families. Trafficking and National Drug Awareness week the City of Cape Many learners in areas of Manenberg, Town will accelerate its substance Bonteheuwel, Heideveld, Lavender Hill, abuse prevention. This is to stem Elsies River and Mitchells Plain have the tide of young people falling into fallen prey to this addiction eventually the cycle of abuse. International drop-out of school and selling drugs Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit for well-known drug merchants. Worse Trafficking was observed on Monday of all is that drug abuse has resulted and this global observance aims to in many Tik addicted young mothers raise awareness of the major problem giving birth to a number of babies until that illicit drug represent to society. their bodies finally just can’t take it Drug abuse is not just prevalent in anymore. LANZO CRUYWAGEN
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According to Mayoral committee member for area central, Siyabulela Mamkeli, the City has since 2013 developed and implemented a number of programmes specifically targeting children at both primary and secondary school level. Other interventions introduced by the City to promote social development include the establishment of recreation centres, youth capacitybuilding and work skills programme. “There is a misguided perception that law enforcement is the answer to South Africa’s crippling drug and alcohol abuse problem. While effective enforcement is a deterrent, it is one piece of the puzzle. Government and relevant stakeholders need to work together to fix the patchy social fabric that often acts as a catalyst for substance abuse. “The best place is to start is with our children and ensuring they know not only the dangers of substance abuse, but also how to avoid falling into the trap in the first place,” Mamkeli said.
that drug abuse not only involve the misuses of illegal drugs, it also includes the abuse of legal substances such as alcohol and some medications. “Medication can be regarded as an abused substance when it is used for purposed which it was not intended for or when a patient becomes addicted to the effects. Such medication may even be obtained over the counter, such as codeine containing pain tablets and cough mixtures. The side effects of using this medication, can become Meanwhile Dr Dominique Scott, addictive and require increasing executive: medical standards and amount for the user to get the same services at PPS, reiterated it is effects,” Scott explain. But authorities face a mammoth task important that people understand tackling this scourge because in some areas of Manenberg, Mitchells Plain, Valhalla Park and Elsies River drug dealers are seen as Good Samaritans. They flourish in these impoverished communities where they put food on the tables of the most vulnerable and poorest of the poor and in return they hide the drugs in their homes. The biggest challenge authorities faces, is how they are going to break this stranglehold.
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Men, let us become protectors of our society In South Africa, there is an increasing recognition that men’s full participation is important for the achievement of gender equality, the reduction of gender-based violence and ensuring that children and family’s lives and rights are protected. Both international and South African initiatives have been enhanced by the conclusions of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women which resolved that governments and organisations should develop policies and programmes aiming at the positive engagement of men and boys in gender equality.
both in South Africa and in the world do not live with their fathers. “Desertion by fathers is often prompted by their inability to bear the burden of being primary providers. The burden of failure becomes intolerable for those who lack the capacity to generate enough income as uneducated and unskilled labourers. Desertion is not always physical, it can also be emotional. Many men ‘die’ as parents and husbands by indulging in alcohol, drugs or becoming unresponsive to their families. Research shows that children who don’t have fathers are much more likely to be depressed, fail school, commit crimes, have sex early on In line with this UN resolution the and (for girls) get pregnant. In this year National Department of Social alone many criminal activities cascaded Development developed the 2008 against our women and children. Strategy on the engagement of men and boys in the prevention of gender-based We know that responsible, committed violence. This is but one of the initiatives and involved fatherhood is an essential of the Department aimed at facilitating component of any attempt to transform the involvement of men and boys in families and societies into new norms that prevention of gender-based violence as better reflect gender equity, child rights part of implementing the resolution of and shared parenting responsibilities the 48th Session of the United Nations and enjoyment. It is in the home that Commission on the Status of Women in gender inequality is at its most powerful 2004. and sometimes most hidden. Positive fatherhood therefore plays an important When we look at the numbers of men in part in challenging the intergenerational our prisons today and the staggering rates transmission of damaging stereotypes of sexual assault, child and infant rape and power relations. More commitment and domestic abuse, and the number of must be demonstrated to strengthening absent fathers, it is clear that something is father roles and supporting men to deeply troubling the fabric of masculinity realize their potential to facilitate their and fatherhood. Many children today, children’s attitudes and practices and,
as men heal themselves from damaging and restrictive negative gender roles. I want to salute the men of this proud community who is creating a platform for men to raise their views on the current spate of violent acts and I want to challenge men out there to form part of the communal space where the role of men are being discussed and deliberated in order to strengthen the structure of gender equitable transformation.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day celebrated on June 15, 2017, provided an opportunity for the City to reflect on the protection of its elderly residents. The City of Cape Town have trained and employed hundreds of home-based carers (HBCs) to provide support and companionship to senior citizens across the city for the ensuing year. The City have contracted the services of unemployed residents via the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) for a period of two months, provided training, and then deployed the home-based carers (HBCs) to senior citizens in need across eight districts.
Older Persons, providing assistance to senior citizens clubs, and offering skills development and awareness days for the elderly. ‘As a society, we have to re-evaluate our relationship with our seniors. We need to focus less on their vulnerabilities and put greater emphasis on the value that they’ve brought to our communities and continue to bring. The City is reaching out as best it can, but ultimately it is the responsibility of families to care for and nurture their elders,’ added Councillor Suzette Little, Mayoral Committee Member for Area North. (Copy submitted City of Cape Town)
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An important challenge in our quest to actively engage men as partners specifically with the social development sector and many other professions - is to evaluate the relationships and policies that impact on men. If one would browse through literature on men and social work for example, you would find very few articles relating to service delivery and involvement of fathers in the social work profession, except those that speak to men as abuser, difficult clients and ‘alleged fathers”. We will have to do more to find ways of engage more active and positively with men and fathers in the profession. The family remains the most important social institution and therefore works with men and boys cannot be done in isolation of the family. As we are about to celebrate father’s day let us take hands and in solidarity find ways on how to tackle these criminal activities against our women and children. Let us become protectors of our society.
City’s home-based care project empowers the elderly Areas included Imizamo Yethu, Dunoon, Joe Slovo (Milnerton), Mfuleni, Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, Silversands, Wesbank, Nomzamo, Kalkfontein, Macassar, Lwandile, Happy Valley, Wallacedene, Scottsdene, Klipheuwel, Scottsville, Bloekombos, Bellville South, Delft, Elsies River, Belhar, Uitsig, Khayelitsha, Heideveld, Philippi, Ocean View, Retreat, Masiphumelela and Mitchells Plain. Other City interventions aimed at empowering the elderly include hosting seniors days in association with the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged, organising the annual Cape Town Games for
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were very emotional and had all of us in tears. They thanked us for thinking of their lovedones and Lizelle Lucas’s mom said: “today I found Peace in my heart to forgive the perpetrator, for now I know the soul of my daughter will rest in peace.” This can only come from a compassionate heart of a Mother.
Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies, Bonteheuwel IWPG Peace Team, Bonteheuwel High School Youth Leaders inspired by Principal Nicola Pather and Teacher Ms. Bertha Armoed, International Peace Youth Group and members of the Community celebrated YOUTH DAY, by remembering our fallen Heroes as well as paying tribute to the parents and families who have lost A Peace Walk to the Community loved-ones due to gangsterism and drugs. Centre led by the school’s band and painted the word PEACE The day was very emotional as we have on some of the pavements en embarked on a Peace Garden in memory of route our Peace Walk. all our learners and their families who have fallen prey to such evil. The body of Lizelle Timothy Amos organised a Lucas, the mother of one of the learners at sport tournament and other Bonteheuwel High School, whose lifeless fun activities at the Community body was found on the school- grounds Centre. We were given an area Feb 15th, 2016, left learners, teachers, to use as a Peace Garden and the community and more so, her family, declare the Bonteheuwel in total sadness. Today the piece of ground Community Centre a Centre was turned into a Peace Garden in memory of PEACE, Love and Hope. We continued with our Knitting of all deceased. for Peace project and will The learners packed stones into the word bless some of the elders at our Homes for PEACE, and what was so ironic, is the fact the Aged with bed-socks, and the baby during the 1976 Uprising, the youth used knitwear to maternity units. stones to fight the evil Apartheid Regime, and today we are using the stones to write May our CREATOR be well pleased and accept our sincere intentions, Ameen. messages of PEACE LOVE AND HOPE. Everyone present started painting the We want to sincerely thank Bonteheuwel stones Yellow, a colour of Peace, and seeds High School Principal Mrs. Pather and Ms. of Peace (sunflower seeds) were planted Bertha Armoed, for embracing this Peace around the Peace Garden. The families Initiative and Pray, Trust and Believe that
The Almighty Will come to our Rescue. All Thanks Praise Glory and Honour to our CREATOR for making this day so Memorable. Which of the Favours of our CREATOR can we ever deny? Submitted by Soraya Salie (Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies, Bonteheuwel Community Centre, Apricot Street, Bonteheuwel)
Dumping haunts locals Despite fines and warnings, dumping continues to irk local residents. There seems to be no solution as dumpers seem not to pay attention to penalties and or even threats. What seems puzzling is the same sites are use consistently yet the City seems unable to stop it. On a previous occasion, the City felt the surrounding neighbourhood should be more vigilant and report any untoward activity to the authorities. There appears
sites, will either have to learn to live with it otherwise keep a observant eye. a total disregard from those who dumped. (copy submitted) Last year a foetus was found at an illegal dumping site in Hanover Park. And besides the filth, which represent a huge health hazard, the dumping are dumped in front of schools and other community amenities, which at the best of times, have high volumes of pedestrians. At the time of writing the City was unable to reply to our questions. For the time being, those who live around these appalling dumping
WEERMAG DALK DIE OPLOSSING Gemeenskappe al keelvol
“Genoeg is genoeg, ons gemeenskappe kan nie meer langer so in vrees lewe nie. Byna elke dag word iemand in Bonteheuwel, Delft en Mitchell’s Plain afgemaai. Iets moet dringend gedoen word, ons kinders
word wreed uit die gemeenskap geneem. Saterdae tot Saterdae staan ouers voor oopgrafte om hul kinders te begrawe. Die gemeenskap vrees elke dag vir hul kinders se lewe en is te bang om te praat,” sệ n senior sport amptenaar. Dalk is die enige oplossing
om die weermag in te roep, omdat hulle baie gou President Zuma kon beskerm. Dis die vraag op baie mense se lippe, as alhoemeer jongmene in bendegeweld sterf. (eie korrespondent)
Athlone: The Life Worx Drug support group holds meeting every Wednesday at 19.30 at Docks Mission Church in Belgravia Road. These meetings serve to assist drug addicts and to support struggling families. All welcome. For more information contact Rubin Alard on 079 284 5217. Legal Help: : The legal professional law clinic, in association with the UCT Law Clinic, is providing free legal services at the Athlone Library, on Saturday July 1st, Saturday August 12th, Saturday September 16th, Saturday October 21st, and Saturday November 11th, from 9am to 11.30am. They cannot assist with Road Accident Fund, criminal or employment related matters. For more information, contact UCT Law Clinic at 021 650 3775
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GrandWest supports Heart 104.9 during Youth Month GrandWest supported Heart 104.9 for the 16DaysForYouth campaign which saw the radio station shutting down its broadcast studio on 1 June 2017 for 16 days to undertake youth focused projects across the Western Cape. During the journey, Heart 104.9 broadcast remotely from various locations and involved numerous community projects to help young people in need. As part of this year’s campaign GrandWest sponsor R10 000 in cash to help fund upgrades to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children in Heideveld and R15 000 in cash to Miracle Kidz safe
house for abused and abandoned children in Constantia. In addition, GrandWest donated 100 toothbrushes and toothpaste for underprivileged children in Lavender Hill and Hanover Park. Commenting on the campaign, Mervyn Naidoo, GM of GrandWest said: “Young people from disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape face a precarious future with drugs, violence and rampant unemployment. It is important for corporate citizens and members of the public do what they can to divert this situation and offer the young generation hope of a better future. Pictured at the Miracle Kidz handover are, Melaney Simonoff, Kelly Saszba, Thomas Bloem, Elsie (copy submitted) Du Plessis, Gina Tostille and the General Manager of GrandWest, Mervyn Naidoo. (Pic submitted)
A MEANINGFUL AND BLESSED YOUTH MONTH 2017
OPPORTUNITIES WILL COME YOUR WAY IN 2017. TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR FUTURE. PREPARE WELL - BECAUSE WITHOUT PREPARATION, THERE’S NO CELEBRATION.
The Soweto uprising was a game changer in South African politics. Many of the struggles waged and won were predominantly led by young people and the contribution of young people in the development of South Africa is evident. It is disappointing the country has not given the youth of 1976 the credit they deserve. We have a great country and it is important for the youth to play their role in maintaining the values of democracy and continue on the path that the youth of 1976 started. The politicians will be out in full force across the country bragging about the wonderful things they have done to advance the interest of the youth. Unfortunately, we are facing a rising generation that is highly gifted, educated with bright minds, full of potential, yet
very angry and frustrated, because access to affordable quality education and employment opportunities remains an impediment. Given the centrality of education and youth in the liberation struggle one would have thought a new government would have made them a priority. According to the youth the poor state of the economy and the rising youth unemployment could be attributed to poor government leadership. What we will require is a state that is committed to social spending in up skilling young people, ensuring healthy and equipped young people with the opportunities for socio-economic transformation. You might be thinking, maybe this article is not for me, but you could not be more wrong! This article is meant for you, you are a leader born for this moment. As bizarre as it may sound, you have the potential to become the next state president of South Africa. It’s never too
late to start planning your life. Success is waiting for a plan. Proverbs 21:5. Determine the quality of your own future, stop condemning yourself, learn to speak blessings over your own life, and learn to forgive yourself. Continue to strive for academic excellence. Why? Because higher education is one of the most effective interventions to take you out of poverty and increase you’re earning capacity. A lack of quality education will remain an impediment to job opportunities and economic freedom. There’s more to you than what others have said about you. God wants you to go further than your parents. If you refuse to change, and plan your life, then get used to where you are right now, because that’s where you’re going to stay. Your feedback is appreciated. Contact 064 1339 460/ Email: ken.mitchell@telkomsa.net
Holiday Programme in Netreg
Golden Gate Ministries in partnership with the Department of community Safety will host a holiday programme during the July school holidays at the Netreg Community Centre. The activities not only will occupy learners but the project offers a safety haven for the youth. Amongst some of the events will be the fire department who will give a presentation accompany by a practical demonstration, specialist giving talks about drug abuse & substance abuse, health persons address the nuisance of dumping. In between, career choices will be discuss, the challenges around gangsterism and last but not least animal anti cruelty league will do a presentation couple with a demonstration. Of course, it’s not all serious there will be plenty of fun and games! All the kids in attendance will get breakfast, lunch and a snack. Date: 3th July 2017 - 7th July 2017|Time:09:30am till 16:00pm|Place: Netreg community centre, Pendoring Street Bonteheuwel. For more details, contact person Pastor Patrick Anderson @ 083 696 5616 or secretary Keshia @ 082 923 9929. (copy submitted)
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LET’S TALK BUSINESS
TO AUDIT OR NOT TO AUDIT I am sure you have at some point in your organisational life come across the term “audit” or “auditor”. I am sometimes very surprise about how loosely these terms are used without a proper understanding of what and who it refers to. The purpose of an audit is for the auditor to give an independent opinion as to the whether the financial statements are a fair presentation of the financial affairs of the business. So, how do I know whether my owner-managed small business
needs to be audited? The revised Companies Act of 2008 clarifies this. A public interest score (PIS) needs to be calculated for your business, preferably by your accountant. Turnover, staff numbers, debt and shareholders interest are needed for the calculation. If the PIS exceeds 350 points, an audit is required. If the PIS is between 100 and 350 points and financial statements are compiled internally, an audit is required. In any other case, no audit is required. Please note, other rules apply to nonowner-managed businesses.
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Secondly, who may audit financial statements? An external auditor is a person registered with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), a government regulatory body. The IRBA regulates external auditors and audits in accordance with international standards. In South Africa, only Chartered Accountants registered
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Pastors exhibit skills away from pulpit In a similar way the young took to the streets in the 70ˈs, young people march through the streets of Bonteheuwel on Youth Day to bring home their concerns and challenges, though also to highlight their capacity to be part of the solution to rebuild and reclaim their immediate neighbourhoods. The march was well organized and well - led by community activist Irma Titus. (A Jacobs)
Juniors required
Heideveld Local Football Associated Santos AFC invites juniors between nine and 15 years old to join the club. Training sessions take place at Heideveld sports complex, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm. Call 083 677 6468 Determine to promote their outreach programmes beyond the walls of churches, the Bonteheuwel Churches in Action (BICA) held a football tournament at the Metropolitan Sport Grounds. The youth have been at the forefront of relentless gangster
activity and it was them in the main at whom the project was directed. According to chief spokesperson Pastor Wayne Kirby, the day went off without incidents and to a large degree the amount participants exceeded expectations of the organisers. (A Jacobs)
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WHAT IS AN UNFAIR DISMISSAL 6. Certain rules arise out of common sense employee in writing of the decision and need not to be spelled out. Examples INTRODUCTION of serious misconduct include theft, use • Advising the employee if dismissed 1. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) of drugs, wilful damage to property, provides that every employee has the drinking alcohol whilst on duty assault and gross dishonesty. An employee right not to be unfairly dismissed. may also be dismissed for late coming WHAT IS A DISMISSAL and absenteeism if such misconduct 2. A dismissal takes place when an is repeated and no improvements are employer has terminated the services of shown despite warnings been issued. an employee. The employees conduct or behaviour may also give reason for an employer to dismiss an employee. For a dismissal to be fair there must be a fair reason for dismissal and a fair reason must be followed.
7. A person deciding whether to dismiss an employee for misconduct should consider the following questions. Did the employee break the rule, Is the rule valid or reasonable. Was the employee aware of the rule or should have been aware of 3. An employer must as a first step look the rule. Has the employer consistently at the facts to see if there is a fair reason applied the rule to all employees? Is the for dismissal or whether it would be dismissal the appropriate sanction? more appropriate to give the employee a 8. Before deciding to dismiss an employee warning or a penalty short of a dismissal. an employer should also consider other Remember each case must be considered factors. These are called mitigating factors on its own merits. and may include the employee’s length of 4. The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal service and personal circumstances. For promotes a progressive approach to example, Joyce a cleaner with 15 years’ discipline. This means that the employer service failed to obey an instruction to should first try to correct an employee’s clean the storeroom. The employer behaviour by using action short of a should take into consideration her dismissal. This includes counselling, long service and that she had a clean verbal warnings and written warnings. disciplinary record. The employer should Dismissal should always be a last resort also take into account that she has three or used for more serious offences in the dependants as a single mom and that her age and a lack of skills may make it workplace or repeated misconduct. difficult to find another job. In such case 5. It is advisable for employers to set especially where Joyce shows remorse, clear disciplinary rules together with the employer may consider a penalty recommendations for cases when an short of dismissal. Lastly in addition to a employee has broken the rules. This valid reason, the employer must follow help in instances where employees claim a fair procedure before dismissing an ignorance of the rules and will maintain employee. consistency at the workplace. All the employees should be informed of these The following requirements should be rights through inductions, notices or met. The employer must: meetings. Employees should be made • conduct an investigation, This does aware of the expected standards of not need to be formal, conduct.
• inform the employee about the charges,
Boxing highlight in Bokmakierie
In what was a first, boxing was the main Youth Day headliner at Hazendal Primary School. Tournament organiser Colin Cedras, who hails from Bokmakierie, has big plans to open a boxing club in the area following the enthusiastic response from both locals and visitors from other provinces. For more information, call Colin @ 060 506 0384(A Jacobs)
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or his /her right to refer the case to the bargaining council or the CCMA. 9. An example. Paul joined the company and is looking forward to his new job. The company agreed to pay him a R5000, 00 per month. At the end of the month he went to the ATM and discovered that his pay is much less than what he was promised. On Monday morning he approached his employer about his salary. Paul get chased out of the office
CAPE FLATS NEWS and told that he is a bad employee. The employer told him that he must leave the premises and must never return to work. Paul approached the CCMA and the Commissioner find in his favour because his dismissal was not for a fair reason and was not in accordance with a fair procedure. Paul as entitled to receive his pay as per the agreement. CONCLUSION 10. Write to us at mutualgainafrica1@ gmail.com or visit or face book page. Feel free to suggest topics that interest you. Joseph Thee a Senior CCMA Commissioner and the Managing Director of Mutual Gain Africa.
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Time to shine in Safa Coke Cup The Safa Coke Cup round 256 resumes this weekend at various venues across the Western Cape. Over the years this knockout competition has shown there is no place to hide and this round will be no different. Selected mouthwatering clashes include Kraaifontein City (Northern Suburbs LFA) against new kids on the block
Bonteheuwel United (Rygate LFA). Not too far in Bonteheuwel, City Eleven (Athlone) host Wesfleur AFC (Atlantis). There will be no love lost when Young Lions (Two Oceans LFA) played Young Pirates (Heideveld) whilst at Johnson Road, ambitious Jamestown United (Athlone LFA) would like to go one better than last year when they clash against
Standards United (Mitchells Plain), a team with proven cup credentials. Skills will be a high premium at Langa Stadium, where home team Happy Hearts (Langa Ndabeni LFA) will look to extend their cup run against Tottenham Hotspurs (Manenberg LFA). Matches are scheduled to kick off at 13h00. (copy submitted)
Basketball
Sherwin King of Heideveld basketball club tussles with CPUT Cats player Olewethu Hobongowana for possession during a super league match played at UCT on Sunday. The Cats won 65-46 to retain their early season performances. (Rashied Isaacs)
Netball
Jenni Leigh Oliver of Goldhill 2 intercepts a pass meant for Lavern Petersen of Celtics in a Division A league game played at the Westridge sport complex. Celtics won 20-17 to stay in contention for league honours. (Rashied Isaacs)
U23 Tournament
Rushan Abrahams of Crystal Palace executes a scissor kick towards goal with Searidge United’s Jario Martin keeping a close eye during the Kenpark U23 played in Mitchell’s Plain. No surprise here as Palace from Manenberg won more comfortably than score, 1- 0, suggests. (Rashied Isaacs)
Local table tennis stars in need of funding
Sasol league
Tony Carelse of Spurs ladies beats Desire Tarentaal of Southern Stars in a Sasol league game played at William Herbert on Saturday. Spurs continued with their fine form with a 4-0 victory over the Plettenberg Bay team. (Rashied Isaacs)
Six table tennis players of DLPE (Bonteheuwel based) who was chosen to represent Western Province Table tennis Union at the upcoming South African Regional Championship in the North West province, Klerksdorp from the 2-8 July 2017 are desperate in need of funding to make this trip a reality. Each player needs R3500 for accommodation, travelling and food to be able to make their dream come through. As a community who boast about its sporting heroes, please help us with any form of assistance. It will be highly appreciated by these table tennis boys and girls. Contact Kader de Goede @ 076 8557 033 for more details on where to bring your contributions. (copy submitted)
Basketball
Montana Vikings player Cheslyn Petersen beats Yusriek Jacobs of Heideveld on the inside for the hoop during a league game played at UCT on Sunday. (Rashied Isaacs)