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SAPS corruption hurts underprivileged most
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Soraya resolute peace cries Page 4
School leads Heritage Day celebrations
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LANZO CRUYWAGEN Residents in gang-ravaged areas say the arrest of six police officers in a spate of week is the tip of the ice berg and illustrates the corrupt relationship between them and alleged drug and gangster kingpins.
of ammunition and providing ammunition many who in the past have gone to cops have illegally to a person.” either been maimed or killed. Police corruption is one of the reasons why gang violence and A week ago (last Wednesday) a 34-year-old drug smuggling in our area are escalating.” officer at Parow was apprehended at his home on charges of corruption, dealing in drugs and A Delft mother received an anonymous tippossession of stolen property. He was released off on Friday that corrupt cops in the precinct on R5000 bail and the case was reprimanded allegedly colluded with gangsters in the area to till September 30. On the same a 50-year old arrange hit man to take her out. This mother is officer station at Macassar was arrested on fighting alleged police corruption and will not similar charges. be deter by any threats.
The arrests are the result of Project Elephant aimed at rooting out corruption within SAPS. The felonies committed by these officers include corrupting, illegal possession of firearms, the possession of stolen property, Petrified residents in areas of Bonteheuwel, dealing in drugs and the possession thereof. Delft and Manenberg intimidation says the arrests are a blessing in disguise and that the The arrested officers worked at police stations worst is yet to come. in Khayelitsha, Strand and Parow. The sixth officer, a 26-year-old Constable at Strand SAPS, Aunty Mavis, not her real name, living in Dyssel was busted on Friday (23 September) following Street said: “It is sad to see how many police a lengthy investigation into the corrupt officers are corrupt and on the payroll of drug activities of certain SAPS members. lords and gang leaders. These arrests are only the tip of the iceberg. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut said: “He faces charges for the possession “We are forced to turn in a blind eye because
Corruption within police ranks has also in the past been raised by MEC of Community Safety Dan Plato who called on decisive actions on the scourge tarnishing the image of the men and blue. Meanwhile SAPS management in the Western Cape has vowed to root our criminal element within its ranks and trust that these arrests will send a strong message to other would be criminals within the SAPS.
Grade 12 learners give exams tips
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Community sport plays part in restoring imbalances
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IT IS TIME FOR STUDENTS TO BEGIN THINKING SERIOUSLY ABOUT THEIR FUTURE – WITHOUT PREPARATION THERE’S NO CELEBRATION. IT IS PREPARE OR REPAIR – PSALM 32:8 & PROVERBS 16:3 I am sure as citizens of this beautiful country, we are deeply disturbed and at the high levels of corruption in Government circles, irresponsible, clueless, unethical and discredited leaders and still at the helm of things. Our young people and children are exposed to the stark ruthlessness of gangsters and the inability of our government to maintain law and order is also of deep concern. Yes, we have made profound gains in the last 21 years but racism has raised once again its ugly head and as long as we allow this inhuman treatment to be inflicted on our
people, our gains and our freedom we have achieved no doubt is under threat . As citizens of South Africa we must support, prepare and invest in our youth towards their future to become dedicated citizens of success. As young people we need to confront our giants headon and continue the struggle not with bullets or burn down institutions of learning but by empowering our minds with higher education and commit to never ending learning to realize our goal of equality. I want to encourage our young people to stay away from drugs and alcohol or else your mind and body will not be free. Remain health conscious, exercise selfcontrol and nurture your spiritual life. Surround yourself with effective role models to help
you develop strength of character. Do not quit school but take advantage of the opportunities a good education can provide. Remember higher education is one of the most effective interventions to take you out of poverty and increase your earning capacity. A lack of quality education will remain an impediment to job opportunities and economic freedom. In order to address personal poverty we need to get rid of an impoverish mind-set. Success belongs to those who can be taught and are willing to learn. Failure is no disgrace. Learn to fail fast and fail forward. Failure is the back door to success. Do not allow your mistakes to slow down your progress or to abandon your dream and passion for living. Free yourself
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Breast cancer constitutes around 25% of all cancers in women and will affect 1 in 29 South Africans in their lifetimes. This insidious disease saw 1.7 million new diagnoses in 2012 alone and continues to be the subject of intensive educational campaigns to encourage women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds to subscribe to early detection and diagnosis. Women should regularly check their breasts for any irregularities and have a clinical breast
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from other people’s assessment. Visualize your success and let that fuel you to keep going. You have to keep the end in mind. Great things take time. Be true to yourself and honest in all ways. Your purpose is far greater than your failures and even your dark past. Don’t sacrifice your dreams because of fear, conflict or other people’s opinion about you. Choose to be happy live with excellence and integrity. Make a decision that from this day forward, you are going to be excited about the life God has for you. God will take you places you have never dreamed of and you will be living your best life now. God bless. Ken. Mitchell 0844094538. Facebook – Kenneth R Mitchell foundation. Email ken.mitchell@telkomsa/net
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Peace in our time, says Soraya on her return
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Klipfontein Road With September being child cancer awareness month, Pink Tress for Pauline organisation wrapped trees along Klipfontein Road with bright pink material to highlight awareness about cancer. The fabric use to wrap the tress was given by participating organisations by Pink Trees for Pauline to sell, with the money from these sales being donated to the Cansa Eikenhof Care Home in Athlone. Among the other partners in the awareness campaign were Hospice and the Sunflower Fund.
Hazendal Residents of the Hazendal housing project have established a community organisation, the New Era Community Organisation (NECO), to address challenges in their area as a collective, as they believe this will make their voices stronger. The latest issue was a blocked sewer, which they claim the City took three weeks to repair. Mayoral committee member for utility services Ernst Sonnenberg apologized, saying the fault had not been immediately attended to because of “administrative error.” According to NECO spokesperson, Alfonzo Kayser, there are a number of niggling issues outstanding, though it appears the City is not keen to work with them. Soraya Salie I feel humbly honoured being nominated as member of the Heavenly Culture Peace Advocacy Committee. My mission is to advocate Peace and encourage our community and all citizens to plant a seed of Peace, as it is the responsibility if every individual to promote Peace. I’ve learned from the Peace Summit that irrespective our race, creed, culture or religion, we are all created by The same Creator, The One in Control of Heavenly Powers. I had my first radio interview and will be having a press conference this week. It’s important to make use of all our community new papers as well as social media. My intention is to meet with all religious leaders, school principals, organisations and sport fraternities within our community. I believe that via the nurturing and compassionate hearts of mothers, that Peace can and will be achieved! Our main focus will be to promote the D.P.C.W document (Declaration of PEACE and Cessation of War), which we would like to hand over to the UN, and trust that the will
endorse and legislate it, whereby it will make all Wars illegal. We also plan to invite more community members to engage in peace talks and peace walks and to stress that we are all Peace Ambassadors, and need to nurture the seed of PEACE within our inner-being, so that we can spread PEACE throughout the World. A beautiful reminder to me first and then to everyone else is that we need to have inner peace first, before we can give off peace. We need to rid of the evil we hold within ourselves, such as jealousy, enmity, grudges animosity....etc. We must learn to forgive and forget, so that we can have more space from within to store Peace. I trust that by working together, our mission will soon be accomplished by the Will and Grace of GOD. I want to encourage every sister, mother and daughter to join the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), as Women hold the Power to bring about change. “Change starts with me, so be the change.” She can, she can... World Peace + **Anyone welcome to contact me as I would appreciate platforms to share some peace-diets and recipes.
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Vangate Mall The Vangate Youth Café announced workshops which youth aged between 18 and 35 years old can access over the next few weeks. The café, situated at Vangate Mall, off Jakes Gerwel
Taxi organisation and drivers on collision course Taxi drivers and their gaatjies in Bonteheuwel are up in arms over a new system they say is robbing them of their income. The Bonteheuwel Taxi Association (BTA) say the new operation is meant to weed out pirate taxis and bring order to “chaotic” day-to-day operations. But taxi drivers and gaatjies say it has left a dent in their pockets, with earnings going from an average of “R400 a day to as little as R30”.As of Wednesday, all drivers were expected to report to the Bonteheuwel
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Drive, has been impacting the lives of young people within its surrounding communities since July 2014. The following workshops will be held: • Social innovation on Monday October 3, Wednesday October 5, Monday October 10 and Wednesday October 12. Changing the perceptions and behaviors for the growth, upliftment and well-being of communities, social innovation seeks to provide a positive alternative to cultural, economic and environmental issues. • Events management on Tuesday October 4, Thursday October 6, Tuesday October 11 and Thursday October 13. In this course, the aim is to equip the student with the understanding and “know how” on how to manage and create and event. Working with different elements and resources we look at what is needed to make a good event and creating a space for creative minds. • Communications on Monday October 17, Wednesday October 19, Monday October 24 and Wednesday October 26. This course will touch on how to master and form of communication in a professional manner, as well as understanding various forms of communications. This could benefit the student during interviews, increasing selfesteem levels and controlling personal emotions through gestures and spaces. For more information contact the Youth Café Vangate team at 021 699 0420 or email vangate@youthcafe.co.za
Civic Centre in the morning, from where they will wait in line for their loads. BTA secretary Sedick Zoutenberg said the new system is needed to restore order innie Bontas. “At the moment there is no control and anyone can do as they please, we therefore are in dire need of some structure and discipline within Bonteheuwel. At the start there will be a lot of teething problems and we hope that our service improves for the benefit of all,” he said. BTA Operations Manager Mogamat Lee says the system will also ensure commuters’ safety. But the angry drivers say they want the new system scrapped or they will not go on the road. (copy submitted)
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Central Park Primary School (No.7)
Central Park Primary School Educators Mrs. A Jaffer, Ms. Z Otto, Mrs. I Dahlmini, Mrs. N Ismail and SGB member Mrs. S Ely, in full SA ceremonial dresses to celebrate Heritage Day. The school remains an integral part of (1990); Part of the school traditions which Bonteheuwel Heritage. Here follows an have remain at the school includes picnics, abbreviated history. concerts, bazaars, bioscope and quarterly excursions to unknown places. “Sentrale Park Primere Skool” as was then known, opened its doors in 1963 with Principal Political: Central Park was one of the first Mr. W. Williams with seven (7) educators. Primary Schools to embark on Anti-Apartheid Medium of instructors was Afrikaans, struggle (1980) boycott. colors (Green and Gold) chosen because of CPPS- Currently an all-inclusive school, no Springbok colors. During early years, the fees, specialized resource class, mathematics school excelled in athletics and rugby. & literacy resource classes, computer 1970 – During the seventies the school laboratory with latest programs. had afternoon shift (middagskof) classes Also on the school premises one finds introduced due to demand for standard 6, Cape Flats News (a reputable tabloid size 1977 - Adaption classes started at school to community newspaper + offers numerous help with special needs learners. Numbers printing services to the entire community), (learners) started to dwindle because offspring Sultan Bahu Rehabilitation Centre (drug which moved to other areas during 80’s & 90’s. addiction, etc.), Crèche (educare centre & Dual medium started to grow numbers. aftercare), plus MOD Sport Centre (after school sport & hip hop) & outreach holiday Throughout its history, the school has programs. Central Park Primary School nurtured many a professional in diverse continues to serve the immediate community career fields couple with other hardworking and will continue to do so way beyond its “upstanding” community members. 50 years. Let’s embrace these historical Sport: Athletes achieved WP & W.P Cape milestones and lend support wherever we can Colors and records, and this is done regularly, to preserve this learning institution, legacy. (copy submitted) Social: Mayor’s award for greening the City
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Samsung Provides Technology Boost to Ambitious School
Enriching lives through technology In keeping with Samsung’s aim to enrich lives through technology, the Masibambisane High School (MHS) in Delft, Cape Town has become the stage for an ambitious project intended to uplift the prospects of its scholars. Unfortunately, neither Masibambisane High School nor the township in which it is located have been able to fully benefit from living in a digital age and instead have to contend with serious challenges. While the school itself lacks resources with which to uplift the standard of learners’ performance and enhance the quality of teaching, the Delft region is also beset by a lack of jobs and opportunities. These factors prompted Samsung to choose the school as a deserving and relevant school for the SEVP. Despite the difficulties with which it has to contend, the school still strives to offer academic excellence to its 1 256 students. “We are grateful to have Samsung involved, as this project will assist us in enabling appropriate learning within this generation where technology is so prevalent,” explains Mr Boesman, the principal of Masibambisane High School. “While we are the only educational facility in this area which focuses on science, maths and technology, it is difficult for us to acquire the equipment needed, and thus we have limited resources to
empower our learners with technological and scientific skills. This project will improve our learners’ performance and is going to make teaching much more effective and efficient,” he continues. Running from the 26th of August until the 3rd of September 2016, the programme is set to see 30 volunteers coming from Samsung South Korea, who will provide lessons in certain computer applications that are widely used and often critical in most modern businesses, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Additionally, students will be able to see e-commerce in action and experience first-hand how an online shopping portal can be established using wimix.com. The Samsung Employees Volunteering Programme will go a step further, enabling students to not only see the Inner workings of a smartphone, but also how these are repaired. Considering the proliferation of smartphones across the continent and the world at large, technical expertise in how to fix a damaged or broken phone is certain to remain an in-demand skill for the foreseeable future. It may also hold the key to enabling students to bridge from their school studies to gainful employment. While Masibambisane High School will undoubtedly benefit in the short term, the initiative is also intended as a pilot project, with its success serving as the basis for similar initiatives being launched in other areas. (copy submitted)
Do You Remember …. Down memory lane given amnesia by many as we commemorate Heritage Day, we have so much rich history …. Be Proud!!
We once had a community united with a community goal – Apartheid must be eradicated, United in either fighting or protecting/hiding our freedom fighters, “Injury to one is an injury to all” “We shall overcome” “No sport in all unequal society” SACOS 1976: Helicopter, Casper’s, Police vans, Tear Gas, Rubber bullets, brutal police, streets were burning. 1980’s: Boycotts: Bus Companies trains, community shared cars, white owned companies boycotted, mass school participation. Song: “All is all it’s just another brick in the wall” “All is all it’s just another Boer in sy m” Ashley Kriel: 1966 – 1985 Anton Fransch: 1969 – 1989 BMW: Bonteheuwel Military Wing UDF: Launch Political speeches: Allan Boesak, Cheryl Carolus, Salie Manie, Desmond Grootboom, Henrietta Abrahams, amongst others.
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EXAM TIME IS HERE!
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It’s that time of the year again: Exams!
Exams are few teenagers’ idea of fun. But opting to party instead of studying can mean you do not go as far in life as you should. These days few people can get well-paid jobs with a matric certificate. And to get into colleges and universities nowadays, you need very good high school marks. That means putting in a few solid hours of study time every day. Cape Flats News spoke to Modderdam High School learners about their study habits and preparations for the upcoming final exams.
Nadine Sebo, “I start by laying out all my notes of the particular subject and then begin. This is something I have been doing since the beginning of the year. Also what helps is plenty of reading.”
Thaakirah Hendricks, “about a week before the final exam schedule, I design a timetable to prepare and then I stick to it. Importantly, don’t wait for a day before the time as that brings lots of pressure. Also, I draw up questions and get someone to test me, plus I memorize key words to assist with my sentence building.”
Gadija Ajam, “Plan to what you need to do, I record selected notes and remember key formulas especially with maths and science, keep practicing over and over again, and yes I am anxious and nervous for the final exam.”
Nuruneesha Benjamin, “Organizing my studies makes up a big part of my preparations, ek het ʼn studie rooster met my eet schedule, drink genoeg water, don’t stress, gebruik studie wenke om te absorber, maar nie ten koste van te lank studier nie en dan motiveer jou self herhaaldelik om jou mikpunt te bereik.”
Chethne Davids, “ Stick to your timetable, create a calm environment; surround myself with all ˈthe stuff,ˈ (learning books, question old & new papers), keep your faith & prayer regularly, Support from immediate family essential to stay focus, when studying have a goal and purpose in mind as to why you doing what are doing.”
Ryan Adams, “ I record my work, stick to a concentration of 40 minutes segments, then a break either by laying ball, eat and take a walk follow by another 40 minute concentrated session, and this can go on throughout the day, but I make sure I get enough rest prior to the subject written.”
Dorri – Hanna Langenhoven, ”A subject like life Science I start a week before the time, I work on previous questions, compare note with my classmates to see what they have to I may have miss, I ensure enough sleep, eat well, take regular breaks. Avoid distractions and keep boyfriends at bay and practice efficiently maths and science. Key is identifying your strong and weak points respectively.”
Tamon Williams, “ My method differs from subject to subject, generally for long subjects I would rewrite study page, write and listen and so it continues, If I write on a Friday, I would only start on a Wednesday and stick to 4 by 3 minutes sessions with regular breaks. For maths and science, I’ll go through and old and new question papers, and see how many I got right. My family supports me and gives me my own space to concentrate on what lies ahead,”
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” (Malcolm X)
Sports thrive at Arcadia The legacy of the De Goede family in Bonteheuwel Community continues to live in the football World. This time around Mr. Kader De Goede, recently appointed sports coach at Arcadia Senior Secondary has taken the school from Zero to Heroes in his short spell at the school. His mantra of, “Being true to ones reputation as a meticulous planner,” is bearing fruit on the learners. Recently he took his boys soccer team to participate in the Mark Williams Fairmount Schools Soccer Tournament and missed out on the big prize of R30 000, 00, where his team lost against the host team Fairmount High on a penalty shootout in the quarter finals. It did not stop there? An invitation was extended to Arcadia Senior Secondary School to participate in girls Infitno- 5 Aside Football Tournament. Within 6 days Kader were given the task to assemble a girls’ team who were none existent at the school. Against all odds and challenges at the school de Goede was ready for the challenge with the assistance of Ashraf Brown. The request was patience with the girls as he started his journey. Sixteen teams from various high schools
and primary schools. An invitation is extended to schools for friendly matches to come forward. de Goede request are learners must come join him in the afternoons at the school where he has launched various other codes of sports inter alia swimming, boys football, girls football and table tennis.
participated and were invited to the one day tournament played in Pinelands. To Mr. De Goede and his team Ashraf and Mr. De Jager service delivery and development was key! In the round robin stage of the tournament the Arcadian girls won all their respective games beating Siviwe 1 – from Khayelithsa, Tafelberg High 2-1, and beating Oude Molen 5-0. They were crowned section winners. And so they progress … They were drawn against a combative Camps Bay High in the semifinal and though courageously won 1-0. Tournament favourites Mitchell’s Plain and the Arcadians to set up a great
entertaining grassroots final. And guess what? Arcadia dispatch the Mitchells Plain team MPSOS in the final with the scores deadlock at 1-1 and the game went into a penalty shout-out. In the final Amy Hendricks scored the most important goal and MPSOS equalized. In the penalty shoutout the captain Nuraan Prichard, Melanie Lawrence scored from the spot kicks and Mache Hobbs saved from spot kicks with her golden hands to beat them crowd and tournament 3-1.The coach Mr. De Goede applauded the girls who showed great character, determination, dedication and
the desire to win, so typical of Bonteheuwel. The girls did this first of all for themselves, the school and the broader community who is experiencing difficult challenges with gang violence, drug trade and abuse within our direct living conditions and education sector. Today at the school in the corridors we can proudly say from zero to heroes and well deserved Infitno 5 a SIDE Champions!!! Apart from this journey with sports at the school Mt De Goede also train and develop other sporting codes. His current table tennis team is still unbeaten. Thus far they have won all matches played against other high
In the upcoming October school holidays he will be busy with a school holiday programme with the highlight a modeling contest for boys and girls. Contestants are required to enter at the earliest convenient time with the deadline set at 30 September 2016. Scholars only, please. Lastly but not least, a formal request to business people in and around our community to come forward with assistance. This is to feed our children who will participate in these programmes with donations. Now is the time for less talk and do a lot? Indeed in our pursuit of bettering the lives of our people through Vision in Sport and Develop more. Contact details: 072 8020 144 |Email: degoods3@gmail.com (copy submitted)
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LET’S TALK BUSINESS WORKING FOR THE GOVERNMENT?
According to a local research study done, there were about 2.7 million paid employees working for various government departments in South Africa at the end of 2014. There are also a number of non-remunerated persons working for the government – business owners. Did you know that any business owner that employs staff is appointed by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) as income tax collection agents? If this was not the case, the business owner would only pay the employee his or her agreed gross salary. However, the employer now has the administration
of deducting the employee’s monthly tax (PAYE) from the gross salary, declaring this on a return and paying the amount over to SARS by the seventh day of the following month. Business owners are also collection agents for the Department of Labour for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions. The same applies to Value Added Tax (VAT). The 14% that registered VAT vendors charge on their tax invoices is legally SARS’s money from the date of that tax invoice. It is unfortunately not the business’s money to spend as they please. SARS gives vendors up to two
months to collect client monies before requesting the VAT portion to be paid over. Business owners often argue that they can’t pay over VAT on money that they have not yet received. Point taken, but this indicates that the business is not efficiently collecting its own accounts, which is a bad thing anyway. So, the first thing business owners need to keep in mind is that PAYE, UIF and VAT is the government’s money temporarily held in custody by the business. Secondly, because business owners are indirectly SARS collection agents, internal collection processes need to be improved as well.
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URBAN LINK CITY PARK, YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERTS Tips for getting your home ready to be sold! If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, now’s the time to get it in shape for buyers. The key to getting your home sold quickly and for more the best price, begins with a change of mind. Stop thinking of yourself as a homeowner and start thinking of yourself as a retailer. How does that work? Here are a few
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Draw Them In Picture the stores you like to shop in. Smart retailers place colourful items right up front to catch your eye. They’re also neatly arranged so you aren’t distracted by imperfections. The expert presentation invites you to see more— inside the store.
Have you ever tried to shop in a clothing store where the racks were jammed so close together that you gave up and left without buying anything? That’s what it’s like when buyers visit a home that’s packed with furniture and clutter. No matter how great the home is, buyers won’t be able to see it, and they’ll leave without buying.
Price Like a Pro Home pricing is tricky—even for a homeowner who’s thinking like a retailer. That’s why it’s a good idea to work with experienced real estate agents at Urban Link to help you set the right price. A good agent will also have plenty of advice about getting your home ready to sell and how to reach potential buyers. Your agent can also help you negotiate sales contracts and close the sale of your home faster and for more money.
It can be tough to take such a business-like view of the home where your family has made years of memories, but if it’s truly time to sell, Let house hunters see how much space your you won’t regret making those tough decisions. home has by removing extra furniture and Make your job easier by working with a real tossing out the clutter. Home shoppers also estate agent whose advice you can trust. like to see rooms furnished with one purpose The above steps are a short summary, and if in mind—no office/bedroom combos, for you need more info or advice please feel free example. to contact us at sales.cp@urbanlink.co.za, or Allow buyers to picture their own families on 081 329 0392. Or you can contact Trevor L living in your home by removing photos and Jantjes on 082 872 4960. Also join our Facebook group at Urban Link City Park, and follow us on mementos. Think of it as pre-packing. Twitter (@Urban Link CP).
80 - Something club celebrates
Indigenous dances highlights concert In keeping with the Heritage Day theme, celebrating SAˈs diverse cultures, Tinee Tots educare annual concert did not disappoint. Learners did not shied away from their seductive moves, though more comical at the best of times as the crowd roar with laughter It’s was all kiss … kiss kiss and smiles when Cynthia Cozyn and Claudia Willis both members of Bluegum Seniors celebrated their 80th birthday during September month. The
celebrations did not stop there as two other members Galiema Martin and Marriam Martin join the 70 + plus with their birthdays.
GrandWest reps roll up their sleeves to plant trees Representatives from GrandWest and SHAWCO rolled up their sleeves on 9 September 2016 and visited the site to plant the trees. SHAWCO’s Kensington Centre is a landmark institution in Kensington, formerly known as Windermere Estate. Established in 1968, The Centre has provided a space for education, health care, development and learning. The SHAWCO Kensington Centre comprises the Kensington Crèche, Meal On Wheels, Department of Social Development, Communicare Women’s Network, Daughters of Destiny, South African Memory Institute
(Kensington), as well as other community organisations including Kensington Haven Night Shelter and Kensington Old Age Home (amongst others). The field where the trees were planted is currently used as a play park for learners and children, as well as a space for seniors from the old age home and Meals on Wheels to relax. Arbour Week serves to generate awareness of the devastating effects of deforestation and urbanisation on the environment, with the aim to encourage South Africans to do their bit to help replenish what has been lost by planting more trees. (copy submitted)
Rylands Library Holiday Program October Holidays 2016
3rd October Come and learn how to knit. @ 14h00 – 15h00 Please bring your own knitting needles and wool. 5th October Movie Day @ 11h00 – 12h30 Come and enjoy popcorn and a movie. 6th October Craft Day @ 11h00 – 12h00 Make something fun and exciting Anniversary On Friday and Saturday September 30 and October 1, there will be a family food fair at Ryland’s high school. A donation of R40, which is a rand for each year the school has been in existence, is kindly being requested by the school. For more information, you can call the school at 021 637 4407.
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and cries. A welcome sight was the large presence of many parents and grandparents which considerably encourage the learners. The annual concert of Tinee Tots is a date which needs to diarizing by all as it’s a date not to be missed.
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Modderdam clinch regional final
SAFA Kay Motsepe under-19 schools soccer tournament winners Modderdam High School players and educators in high spirits after they won the regional tournament. The team competed in the national playoffs with R1 million on offered for the winning
school. Unfortunately, the strenuous matches throughout the month to qualify for the finals which took place in Mossel Bay took its toll on the players, and they were unable to progress beyond the round robin phase.
BUILDNAT CONFIRMED AS TEAM SPONSOR OF CAPE COBRAS
BuildNat, one of the fastest emerging construction companies in South Africa, confirmed their association with a prestigious and dominant South African cricket-franchise, the Cape Cobras, on Thursday in a deal that will see them become their headline team sponsor in all three domestic formats for the next
two years. “The Cape Cobras are firmly committed to develop the hotspots of cricket in the townships and on the Cape Flats and to realize its dream of producing players from previously disadvantaged areas as future South African stars.� said Nabeal Dien, chief executive officer of the Cobras.
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Women lead the way at sport course
A team management course was recently facilitated at the SAFA head offices and the number of women present was eye catching. Administrators from aquatics, football, netball and softball were most prominent. The course address issues around development of clubs, communities and how best they can coexist to maximize declining resources. If
relevant stakeholders are able to form one strong club able to offer all the different sport disciplines, work opportunities will be created in the sports industry, which is badly needed to nurture greater sport developmental and participation. Ongoing workshops are planned for later in the year. (copy L Davids Liaison Officer)
Topsy turvy Psl league The up and down nature of the league was never better illustrated than Friday night when Cape Town newest Psl club Cape Town City beat highly fancied Ajax Ct, who have after three games have yet to register a win. An emerging star in the making is Ebrahiem Seedat, CT City defender and Kewtown resident who were voted man of the match. Seedat was instrumental with his attacks from the left side of the field and kept a close eye on Ajax CT goal ace Nathan Paulse to secure his side a morale boosting win. (pic Rashied Isaacs)
GAVIN MANUEL MEMORIAL SCHOOLS LEGACY CUP The importance of sports and games in school encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. It assists in increasing the self-esteem and mental alertness of its participants and that makes school sports necessary for every school aged child. Although there are various benefits of school sports, with a diminishing economy however, many schools are cutting out sports and physical education programs to the detriment of students nationwide. The tournament that will honour the legacy of the late Gavin Manual, an erstwhile Western Province football coach at both schools and club level, football referee at Provincial and National level and administrator at both
National Schools and Association level, who passed away suddenly last year and who played a great role in the development of school soccer within the Western Cape for many years in the past. The tournament will take place at the Rocklands Senior Secondary School, cnr Eisleben and Cedars Avenue Rocklands Mitchells Plain on 3rd and 4th October 2016. Ar the time of writing the following schools have confirmed their participation Aloe HS, Atlantis SSS, Cedar HS, Goeie Hoop PS, Grassdale HS, Leiden HS, Livingstone HS, Mondale HS, Montevideo PS, Oaklands HS, Ocean View SSS, Portlands SSS, Rocklands SSS, Steenberg HS, Tafelsig HS and Zeekoevlei HS.
Avendale Cricket Club Presents Karaoke Night
Heideveld Cricket Club Training Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Heideveld Where: Avendale Cricket Club Field Crescent, sports field from 17h45. We welcome new Kewtown, Athlone. members from any area as our club is currently playing in the Western Province 2nd league. When 1st October 2016 Time: 19h00 till late Cover Charge: R80 gets you through the door (Bring your own xyz and platter) Contact: Ian Pakoe @ 079 749 4585
Rugby history brought to colourful life on Heritage Day The Springbok Experience brought rugby history to life for a group of young people to mark Heritage Day on Saturday. They undertook a rugby themed amazing race around the museum, met Springbok Scarra Ntubeni and created an artwork as part of the #LoveRugby Movement. Seen here are
members of Project Playground from Langa. The activity was a joint initiative between SA Rugby and Teen Museum Summit Africa to bring history to life and show the relevance of museums to young people. (copy submitted /Pics Gallo Images/Bertram Malgas)
Love God, Love Sport, Love people and Church! Learn how to share your faith using sports as a tool! Free Church, Sport & recreational ministry training. Venue: New Faith Steenberg, dates: 30 September (17:30-8:30pm) - 1 October 2016 (8:30am-11:30am) contact Bradley Barnes 0827269342 or email: kingdomsportsministry@ webmail.co.za RSVP by 15 September.
Klawerjas Bombers are showing no signs of relinquishing their domination in the WP Klawerjas Union. With the season drawing to a close, Bombers have already annexed three major trophies, including the recent knockout trophy against Dynamic. Two finals are scheduled for October, in the C. de Vos final Dynamic plays Kenfac, whilst on October 26 in the Memorial Shield, Dynamic host Bombers. In between these two finals inter union matches takes place. Klawerjas keeps on growing in popularity, and interested members are welcome to join any club. (copy submitted)
Donate blood
The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS) is appealing for donors with group-O blood. Persons older than 16,weighing more than 50kg, who are in general good health and lead a safe lifestyle, are eligible to donate blood. Call 021 507 6300 for more information.
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Safa Coke Cup:
Two for Joy against Young Pirates in final
Lindsay Roysten of Young Pirates is brought down in the goal area by Beacon Spurs keeper Morgan Schultz during the semifinal of the Coke Cup played at Erica Park on Sunday. Roysten would score from the resultant penalty to complete his hat trick in the second half to beat Beacon Spurs 3-2 to secure their spot in their first ever final. (pic Rashied Isaacs)
Ondelp Gxereza of Two for Joy tries to balance during a challenge by Melchester Rovers player Dastgeer Lai- Sai during the semifinal of the Coke cup knock out match. The Lwandile team beat Mellies 5-1 to advance to the final. (pic Rashied Isaacs)
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