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■ Left: The James House managing director, Edwin Corbett, offers the services of the organisation’s childcare workers to show the video to parents who were not at the meeting.
■ Right: Dontse Yakhe and Hughenden Estate residents attend a meeting at Oranjekloof Primary School.
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ughenden Estate residents have decided to tackle the anti-social behaviour of Oranjekloof Primary School pupils head-on.
At a meeting on Saturday March 28 between parents, principal Lungiswa Makae and Hughenden residents, possible solutions were discussed and they agreed a series of meetings to address the issues would be held.
Pupils have been accused of harassing Hughenden residents after footage of their behaviour was caught on camera and sent to the the school, the police and the education department in February (“The road ahead”, Sentinel
News, March 13). A meeting between the police, residents and the school followed at which all parties agreed to work towards a solution. One of the suggestions was a follow-up meeting with parents.
At the meeting on Saturday, shocked parents watched video clips running back to 2011, compiled by Hughenden resident Michael Ahlfanger.
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■ Sentinel News readers sent in a series of pictures taken of a pod of dolphins frolicking in the bay about 30 metres from the shoreline on Saturday March 28. Alan Chandler, a tourist from the United Kingdom, took this picture from the balcony of his apartment in Chapman’s Peak Drive.
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■ Bursary student Caitlin Delcarme with Lion Liz Huckle at the graduation ceremony at UWC.
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We congratulate our outstanding, dedicated and committed student Caitlin Delcarme on graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree at UWC. Despite growing up in a less privileged community with financial and academic challenges, Caitlin understood the value of education and this dynamic young woman was determined to realise her dream of pursuing a university education. And so she came to the Lions Club of Hout Bay for help. We were able to
sponsor her and it has been an honour and a privilege to help this hardworking, courageous and spirited young woman to achieve her dream. Her four-year journey was not easy as her father died when she was in matric and her mother became seriously ill during her university studies and Caitlin devoted all her spare time to nursing her. Beloved mom Rachel died shortly after her final exams but in the full knowledge that her daughter had got her degree. Caitlin, we applaud your tenacity and endurance and above all wish you every success for a future filled with many wonderful opportunities.
■ Hout Bay resident Richard Ball said although dolphins are not a rare sight in the bay, this sighting was unusual because of the huge group.“It was a very big pod. They swam up and down, chasing a school of fish,”he said.
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WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION: PARK ROAD, HOUT BAY Tuesday 7 April 2015
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This process will result in the disruption of the water supply to Hout Bay from 22:00 until 04:00 the following morning. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure minimal disruption to the water supply in the aıected areas. The water supply network across the City is divided into reticulation zones which are smaller and much more manageable sections of the large network for purposes of maintenance and upgrades. This work forms part of the CityŔs Water Demand Management Plan and will signiĬcantly reduce the occurrence of pipe bursts and the subsequent water losses. Residents are advised to store water in clean sealed containers for domestic use during this period. The City regrets any inconvenience caused.
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What’s On AGM The annual general meeting of Hout Bay Neighbourhood Watch will be held at Riverside Estates and Conference Centre on the corner of Welbevind Way and Valley Road, Hout Bay, on Tuesday April 14, at 7pm for 7.15pm. For details call Keith Fawcett, vice chairperson on 021 790 6930, 083 293 6457 or email kfawcett@ mweb.co.za Bridge club The Hout Bay Sociable Bridge Club is looking for new members. Club members play on Thursday evenings in private homes around Hout Bay. They require a moderate level of Bridge but don’t have to take themselves too seriously. For details, call Tim Thomson on 082 491 4180 or Alastair Peden on 083 628 9390.
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■ Man-o-Man Mazele chaired the meeting.
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■ NM Nombulelo said many of the children in the video were from areas outside Dontse Yakhe.
Parents shocked by video presentation From page 1 In the video children can be seen jumping on to and hanging from moving trucks and bakkies, urinating in the street, throwing stones in to people’s yards and against their gates, turning over bins, ringing people’s doorbells and running away, fighting in the streets, and general misbehaviour. One of the measures put in place after the March meeting was that pupils would be appointed as monitors but in the video, the monitors are seen throwing stones, misbehaving and ignoring bad behaviour. School governing body chairperson Man-o-Man Mazele chaired the meeting and translated when possible. Hout Bay ward councillor Marga Haywood and James House managing director Edwin Corbett were at the meeting. Some of the parents said they were shocked and unhappy with what they saw in the video. Zivelile Macinywane, spoke in Xhosa, which Mr Mazele translated. Mr Mazele said: “She (Ms Macinywane) said she understands your frustration. It’s not just frustration, it’s scary
things and intimidation. “She (Ms Macinywane) said she cannot take her child to school because of work but she would talk to her child,” she said. Another Dontse Yakhe (DY) resident NM Nombulelo said she found many of the children in the video were from areas outside DY and she felt a meeting should be held with the broader community of IY. During his presentation, Mr Ahlfanger asked parents to consider their children’s safety and appealed to the school to forbid children from using Hughenden Road and to instead use the footpath along the main road, which he said would only be 60 metres longer than taking Hughenden Road. “Hughenden Road is 1.4km on an unpaved road and we’re defending it. We have a solution of 60 metres more. It is a winding road around bends. The kids sometimes lay in the road and you cannot see anyone in the road so a car has to stop because the road is too narrow. I don’t want to see an ambulance coming or even worse...
“All we ask is the children don’t walk along that road; they all have to walk down the same road home, which is Main Road,” he said. A number of parents disagreed, saying Main Road is even more unsafe, especially in Imizamo Yethu’s main road with all the sedan taxis driving down there. They suggested a footpath be built through Hughenden. Lungisa Bezile said: “I’m opposed to it. The issue of concern is the safety in relation to cars. Some of those amaphele (taxis) running in the IY main road drive recklessly. We are taking the kids to the same road that the amaphelas are using. “How about we build a footpath from DY through Hughenden into the school gate?” Samkelo Krweqe said: “We understand your frustration. I would probably have been frustrated too in some instances. But to close the road for our kids... we said no. We think that our children should use the same Continued on facing page
■ Zivelile Macinywane said she will talk to her children.
■ Hughenden resident Michael Ahlfanger makes suggestions.
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From previous page road – Hughenden Road. I agree with the footpaths.” He also suggested parents escort children to and from school. “Parents should do shifts to escort children. Ten parents a week could monitor the situation at various points along the road.” Ms Haywood suggested the children use the footpath along Main Road, which had been built out of her ward allocation, but said she would look into the feasibility of a footpath through Hughenden. Regarding the main road footpath, she said: “I will look in to that
to extend the pavement so there is a proper pavement with lights. I will ask road traffic engineers to measure the difference – (if it is 60m). There would have to be proper pavements so the kids can be out of the way of the amaphelas,” she said. Ms Makae said she had tried to address the issue including holding meetings with the children identified in the videos, talking about their behaviour in assemblies, appointing monitors before and after school, and even walking up the footpath herself on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “I am disappointed because I have been addressing the issues. I
expected to see myself in the videos but it seems my efforts are being ignored. I might be wrong but it seems only certain footage was shown here today,” she said. Ms Makae said it is difficult for her and it is unfair to solely blame the school. “I am frustrated but cannot do it alone. I cannot build a road in one day with no help. I invited 100 parents from DY. There are less than a quarter here,” she said. Mr Corbett offered the services of his organisation’s childcare workers to take the video shown in the meeting to parents so that they are prepared for the next meeting.
Sentinel “It needs to be tackled at the root. And there are many other things to look at. There is a grant which the education department offers the school towards transport,” he said. This was the first in a series of meetings. Mr Mazele said the next meeting in IY will be facilitated by community worker Kenny Tokwe. He asked the parents to bring all the other parents to the planned meeting. A date has not yet been set but it will be held after the school holidays. Mr Mazele said: “It is not going
to be a one day thing, but a process. We must understand the process and we need to bring solutions.” Ms Haywood said the meetings were to promote integration. “There have been plans for IY to become a normal suburb of Hout Bay – not a backyard. “We have been in negotiations with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and the City did layout plans for IY. “When anti-social behaviour happens, it stands in the way of integration. We need the same rules for everyone and those who break the rules stand in the way of integration,” she said.
■ Police cordoned off the area where a hijacked vehicle was overturned.
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16-year-old was arrested after he crashed a car he had hijacked minutes earlier on Thursday March 26. Minutes after the boy hijacked a silver Hyundai Getz from Hughenden Estate, police were called to a scene in Hangberg where the car was on its side. A Hughenden resident called the police after she heard screams and saw a Hyundai racing down Hughenden Road. Henriette Sparks said she and her husband were watching a movie when they heard someone screaming: “Call the police, call
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the police”. They called a security company and the police. Ms Sparks said: “My husband saw more than I did; he saw guys jump in a car and speed off. “In hindsight, we actually did the wrong thing to run out; we heard afterwards that the hijackers were armed,” she said. Lieutenant-Colonel Bongani Mtakati said the owner of the car, a Wynberg resident, gave a woman a lift to Hughenden Estate when his car was hijacked. “The complainant and his brothers dropped off a woman, two brothers escorted the woman in to the house while the complainant waited in the car.
“Two suspects approached him, one had a gun so he got out of the car and they sped off,” Lieutenant-Colonel Mtakati said. One of the hijackers escaped, while the 16-year-old was arrested. Police are following leads to find the second suspect, said Lieutenant-Colonel Mtakati. On the issue of what caused the crash, Lieutenant-Colonel Mtakati said: “I’m not sure if he was speeding when he crashed, but he is 16 years old – maybe he could not drive properly,” he said. The teen appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday March 30.
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■ A fire raged at the water reservoir above Dontse Yakhe on Friday March 27.
■ A firefighter tries to reach a fire hydrant.
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■ Fire engines struggled to get to the area, which was obstructed by shacks and cars close to the road verge.
Shacks, cars obstruct fire trucks in DY VERNA VAN DIEMEN
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fire at the water reservoir above Dontse Yakhe on Friday March 27 was contained and posed no risk to homes but firefighters battled to reach the area due to shacks built too close to the road verge. Clinton Dilgee, senior section ranger of fire management at Table Mountain National Parks (TMNP), said there are fairly regular fires
around the informal settlement and they usually start above the concrete reservoir area as residents use this area as a “public toilet”. “The burnt area posed very little threat to the settlement as the gradient forced the rapid spread up the slope and away from the urban edge instead of towards the structures. The fire was between two recent burn scars and if it had developed further, it would have
burnt into these areas that would have ceased its spread. “The hand crews from TMNP and the Volunteer Wildfire Services mainly concentrated on the two flanks and the head of the fire, which burnt into the cliffs, while the City of Cape Town Fire Services concentrated on the urban edge, protecting the structures.” Within minutes of the fire being reported, TMNP managed to get 50 firemen to form a line along the
fire’s path with a hosepipe to douse it. But this came with challenges. “Vehicle access was hampered due to the narrow road and structures built close to the road verge and having residents’ vehicles parked on the road verge. “The dead-end service road is a single lane that is wide enough to drive along but with numerous large vehicles (TMNP and City) the congestion was noticeable.” Mr Dilgee said SANParks has no
jurisdiction over how the settlement has developed over the years – this is a City responsibility. “Both City Fire Services and TMNP vehicles have to occasionally access the area using this access road; the congestion occurs when too many resources are dedicated to one area,” he said. The City did not provide the Sentinel News with a response to this story by the time of going to print.
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magine walking all the way down Disa River, a place of solace, to take a stroll, relax, do some bird watching and get in touch with nature right on your doorstep. That is part of what Jackie Whales envisions for the wetlands, rivers and estuaries of Hout Bay. The Hout Bay resident, mother, part-time geologist and gardener at Ambleside Primary School has started the Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay (FORHB) group. The inaugural meeting was held on Tuesday March 24, with a committee being formed and a draft constitution adopted. The vision of the organisation is to
bring to life the rivers, estuaries, wetlands and the beaches and make it a place of recreation for all Hout Bay residents to connect with nature. Ms Whales said the name was chosen because there are a number of rivers in Hout Bay and there are disputes on some of the names and where the rivers begin and end. “So we decided to make it Friends of the Rivers of Hout bay – it encompasses all wetlands, estuaries, rivers and the beach,” she said. Ms Whales said the organisation was still in its infancy and she wants to tackle that vision in small bits. “Sometimes we think we must have this massive plan in place which can seem too big to achieve even before
WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION: EMPIRE ROAD, HOUT BAY Thursday 9 April 2015
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department will be completing a zero-pressure test on the water supply feeding the water supply zone in Hout Bay on Thursday 9 April 2015. This process will result in the disruption of the water supply to Hout Bay from 22:00 until 04:00 the following morning. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure minimal disruption to the water supply in the aıected areas. The water supply network across the City is divided into reticulation zones which are smaller and much more manageable sections of the large network for purposes of maintenance and upgrades. This work forms part of the CityŔs Water Demand Management Plan and will signiĬcantly reduce the occurrence of pipe bursts and the subsequent water losses. Residents are advised to store water in clean sealed containers for domestic use during this period. The City regrets any inconvenience caused.
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the project starts. I was thinking of tackling things in small chunks. So we start with clearing a small piece of wetland of alien vegetation and that could be an area of inspiration. We can then take on the next piece,” she said. FORHB will work with other organisations which already have projects under way and they will initiate new projects. They also have plans for a website with comprehensive information available on all things related to rivers such as the sort of plants which are appropriate to grow and what is allowed in a wetland; and what is the legal amount of water to pump if you have a borehole. “You then would not have to sieve through pages of legislation and it would make it easy to get the information if it was online,” she said. The committee is made up of experts in the nature and biodiversity field including Justin O’Riain, who is associate professor at the University of Cape Town’s Zoology department, Bronwen Lankers-Byrne, from environmental organisation Thrive and Chris Hudon from Hout Bay Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association. “There are so many surveys and huge recommendations about the rivers and wetlands which have been done over the years. We have enough reputable people in our organisations, educated in the proper fields, such as ecologists, to sift through the surveys and between them and the reports, we will work towards a vision and steer towards what to do in future,” Ms Whales said. Professor O’Riain said the new Friends group will streamline civic concerns and speak with one voice when consulting the City of Cape Town about maintenance and improvements. “In the last decade the Hout
■ The reeds run along the Disa River.
■ Jackie Whales started the Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay (FORHB). She is pictured at the wetlands behind Ambleside Primary School which she rehabilitated. Bay and Llandudno Heritage Trust and the Residents’ Association of Hout Bay were the main champions for improvement to the quality of water and the integrity of flora and fauna in the rivers and the wetlands. However, the substantive work has always been done by the City of Cape Town employees including Natalie Newman, biodiversity, Talcott Persent, catchment and stormwater, and Louise Stafford, alien vegetation, together with funding from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). “Numerous people including myself and Emil Getz have championed action on the ground in
the Hout Bay and Baviaans rivers respectively. However, our work is mostly to assist the efforts of the City officials who have the mandate, expertise and equipment for effecting meaningful upgrades to the relevant stormwater infrastructure and river ,” he said. The City of Cape Town said they welcomed the new organisation. Siyabulela Mamkeli, Mayco member for health, said: “We will without any doubt support any public organisation that wishes to rehabilitate any river, estuary and the beach. “It is recommended that the group contact the City in order to establish a line of formal communication with the relevant departments.” Mr Mamkeli said recent water quality sample results for Hout Bay Beach indicated that both E coli and Entero levels comply with the South African National Water Quality Guidelines for recreational use. “Recent water quality sample results for the Disa River indicated that the E coli levels at four of the five sample points currently comply; however, one sample point located at the Disa River at Bethal Road exceeded the standard,” he said. The existing warning signs at the Disa River mouth and at the Princess and Victoria Road bridges will remain in place.
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rides from 10.30am to noon, Puddles the clown will be there from noon to 1pm, and a petting zoo will operate from 1pm to 3pm. There will be a display by the Zeekoevlei Sailing Club (ZSC), whose motto is “changing lives through sailing”. ZSC assists impoverished youth to grow and expand their interests and opportunities on the water. The National Sea Rescue Institute will be there too so if you want to see what goes on to a rubber duck used in rescues or ask questions about the work the NSRI does, this is your chance to do that. Another type of rescue will be on display too. Rotary and Shelter Box have tents they can make available when there is a disaster. The five Rotary Clubs involved are Sea Point, Waterfront, Groote Schuur, Table Bay, and Wynberg covering the Atlantic Seaboard, CBD and Southern Suburbs. One of the projects on display will be LifeStraw, a contraption that can turn muddy, possibly contaminated water into water that is safe to drink. It is astonishing to see in action – and the LifeStraw vary in size from something you could take on a hiking trip to large ones that cater for families.
What’s On Fun walk fundraiser The Carel du Toit Centre for Hearing-Impaired Children will hold its annual fun walk fundraiser on the Tygerberg Hospital grounds on Sunday April 19. The 5km route is wheelchair and pram friendly. Dogs are also welcome. The Carel du Toit Centre is the only South African institution that accommodates deaf children from birth. Entry fees are R40 for adults, R30 for children under 12 and R30 for dogs. The first 500 entrants will get goodie bag. The first 1 000 walkers to finish will get medals. Entry forms are available at the Carel du Toit Centre and on their website www.careldutoit.co.za Contact Kim van Niekerk at 021 933 4578 or email funwalk@careldutoit.co.za for details. Tale of Peter Rabbit at Artscape The Beatrix Potter’s delightful story for children, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, will performed in the Artscape Theatre Foyer during the April school holiday, presented by Stagecraft Drama Studio. Performances in the Artscape Theatre Foyer are at 10.30am on Thursday April 2, Saturday April 4, Tuesday April 7 and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 9, 10 and 11. There are two shows Wednesday April 8, at 10.30am and at 12.30pm. If you attend the performance on Saturday April 4, dress up as a rabbit and join the parade after the performance. Book at Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421 7695. Concert The Mouille Point Ratepayers’ Association (MPRA) will host a free concert on Sunday April 12, from 5pm to 6pm at the Green Point Urban Park Amphitheatre. Italian songwriter and singer Francesca Biancoli, and her band will perform a tribute to Amy Winehouse with some jazz, italian, and soul favourites. Take your own picnic, but take note that there is no alcohol allowed at the park. Take your friends and enjoy the concert as the sun sets over the Atlantic Seaboard. For details contact the MPRA by emailing to janemeyer@mpra.co.za
■ Last week the two pictures published with the Coffee with Cathy column about the Caledonian Pipe Band (“Piping up for a good cause”) were of Dr Tony Davidson, left, and Viv von Memerty, centre, who don’t have anything to do with the band. Dr Davidson is the subject of this column and Viv, wife of entertainer Ian Von Memerty, will be featured in a future column because the couple will celebrate their 50th birthdays at Theatre on the Bay in July. Pictured, right, are Tamlyn Taylor, who plays bagpipes in the band, and Pipe Major Tony Reis.They organised Music on Fire, a concert held last week at Wynberg Boys’ High School’s Baxter Open Field to raise funds for Volunteer Wildlife Services (VWS). Sentinel News regrets the error. Library Corners helps teachers encourage children who seldom see books. Library Corners, packed with selected age-appropriate books, have been installed in corners of several schools. St Anne’s Home in Woodstock offers shelter, care, and empowerment of destitute, abused and disadvantaged mothers and their children – and it will have a display at the event. And SAPS Sea Point will be there too. The local police and Rotary Sea Point have a good relationship; the Rotarians ensure that the two top police officers of the year have the opportunity to go away for a weekend with their spouse or life partner after the annual top cop
awards. The man who has helped pull these various strands together, Tony Davidson, is a doctor – but no longer in practice; he advises medical aids. When I had coffee with him in his Camps Bay home, he literally had his feet up because he’d pulled a ligament in his knee. Not that the injury has slowed him down – he’s been using the phone and email to keep in contact with everyone involved in this joint project. “Everyone has pulled together as a team,” he says with a smile. Regarding how he manages to squash his Rotary commitments into his busy life, which includes his wife and two grown-up daughters, he says: “If something is important
to you, you’ll find the time.” Rotarians use their skills, learn new ones, and network with likeminded people from a variety of backgrounds. The six areas of service Rotarians concentrate on are promoting peace, preventing diseases, providing access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing maternal and child health, improving basic education and literacy, and helping communities develop. So whether you just want to have fun with your family or if you want to find out how to give back to your own community through Rotary, go to the Blue Train Park on Sunday April 12 and chat to Tony or one of the Rotarians from a club close to where you live.
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06h30 -13h00
06h30 – 14h00
ROAD Main Road: Newlands to Plumstead both carriageways From Letterstedt Rd to Gabriel Rd Athletes will be moved from both sides of the road to the left at Gabriel Road Main Road: Plumstead to Muizenberg Gabriel Rd to Atalantic Rd - Southbound lane (direction Muizenberg) closed, traffic diverted over Boyes Drive Main Road: Muizenberg to Kalk Bay to Fish Hoek Motorists travelling south & north will be diverted over Boyes Drive to Clairvaux Road and then a stop-go system to Clovelly Road between 05h00 and 10h15. Traffic travelling to and from Kommetjie / Simonstown Roads through Fish Hoek will be diverted via Beach Road Kommetjie Road: Fish Hoek From Main Road to Corsair Way, Sun Valley, motorists to share westbound (direction Kommetjie) lane. Runners use eastbound lane. Drive with caution. Corsair Way: Sun Valley Kommetjie Road to Frigate Crescent. Both lanes closed Frigate Cresent Corsair Way to Chebec Crescent Ou Kaapse Weg Northbound (direction Cape Town) closed between Noordhoek and Steenberg Roads. Northbound traffic to use Main Road. Stop/Go system for both runners and cars from 07h30. Expect delays. Steenberg Road From Ou Kaapse Weg to Tokai Road - Northbound lane closed. Southbound Traffic only. Orpen Road and Spaanschemat River Road From Tokai Road to Ladies Mile Road Northbound lane closed. Southbound Traffic only.
CLOSURE TIME
05h30 – 07h15
06h30 – 08h15
07h00 – 09h15
07h00 – 09h30 07h00 – 10h00 07h00 -10h00
07h30 – 11h00 08h00 – 11h15 08h00 – 11h45
06h30 – 14h00
Spectators to please obey all officials and marshalls and be aware of traffic when supporting the runners. Do not stand in roadways where vehicles are travelling. NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED ON OU KAAPSE WEG. NO EXCEPTIONS. Traffic proceeding to the City from the False Bay Areas will be diverted through Fish Hoek along Main Road to Kalk Bay and then along Boyes Drive to Lakeside. From there drivers will be directed to the Blue Route (M3). Residents in the following areas are requested not to park along the route and to use alternative side streets for the duration of the race: • Main Road between Klipper and San Souci Roads • Main Road from Atlantic Road, Muizenberg through St James and Kalk Bay until the police station just past Clovelly Road in Fish Hoek. • Kommetjie Road from 17th Avenue through to the Fish Hoek Circle at Main Road (runners will be running towards Sun Valley facing the traffic within one lane which will be coned off). Please note that the M3 Northbound Carriageway right lane between Rhodes Drive and UCT will remain open to traffic for the duration of the event.
Delays can be expected for the duration of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. We appeal to motorists to avoid using roads leading to the race route. Please comply with the directions given by traffic officers and marshals. Road signs will be in place during the week prior to the race, advising motorists of the road closures FUN RUNS CLOSURES & RESTRICTIONS: 3 APRIL 2015 Notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed on Good Friday 3 April 2015. START TIMES: 5.6km – 11h00, 2.1km – 13h30 M3 – Union Avenue Newlands Forest Fire Station Entrance to UCT 10h30 – 14h30 Left lane will be fenced off for athletes, right lane will remain open at all times for motorists travelling towards Cape Town. Please drive cautiously. Please note – Rhodes Memorial Restaurant will be accessible to the public. Princess Anne Avenue Access to and from M3 Northbound closed 10h30 – 14h30.
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ood old-fashioned family fun – that’s what will be on offer at the Blue Train Park on Sunday April 12, from 10am to 4pm, when five Rotary Clubs provide entertainment for the whole family and highlight some of their projects. The little train at the Blue Train Park has been around for 60 years so grandparents can take their grandchildren to enjoy it and recapture some of their own youth. The Rotary Club of Sea Point took over its management in 2006 and, with its partners, has made major investments to improve the train and the park. Now it’s time to show off how this train and the park have been upgraded, with many activities for children. But it isn’t only the little ones who’ll be catered for at Blue Train Park, between the lighthouse and Putt-Putt on Beach Road, Mouille Point. The teens and tweenies can play volleyball on the grass court. Vendors and Rotarians will provide various types of food. And the Ground Up Academy will be providing the coffee and muffins. These young, previously unemployed entrepreneurs from Cape Town townships have been trained through Learn to Earn to become professional baristas. A R10 a ticket raffle with great prizes will also be available. There is no entry fee but some of the rides will charge a modest fee to cover costs. There’ll be pony
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) AND 2015/16 DRAFT BUDGET Notice is hereby given in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and the Municipal Property Rates Act No. 6 of 2004, that the City’s proposed amendments to the Integrated Development Plan document and draft Budget for 2015/16 will be available for comment at the main municipal administrative buildings, all subcouncil ofğces (listed below) and all municipal libraries from 30 March 2015 up to and including 30 April 2015. The documents can also be accessed through our website from 26 March 2015 at the following link: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Budget/Pages/Draft-Budget-2015-2016.aspx Written correspondence should be addressed to: The City Manager, 2015/16 IDP/Budget, 5th Floor, Podium Civic Centre, Cape Town 8001; or Private Bag X9181, Cape Town 8000; or Fax: 021 400 1332 E-mail: city.manager@capetown.gov.za Any person wishing to comment must do so in writing to the above address or submit comments to their local subcouncil ofğce by no later than 16:30 on Thursday 30 April 2015. Any person wishing to make a verbal presentation may book a time slot at their local subcouncil ofğce(s) at least two days prior to the subcouncil meeting. Any person, who is unable to write, may come to the ofğces mentioned below during ofğce hours and a member of staff will assist him/her to transcribe his/her comments. The following table contains a list of venues where the IDP and Budget Document will be available for perusal and also who to contact if you wish to make a verbal presentation: SUBCOUNCIL Subcouncil 1 Subcouncil 2 Subcouncil 3 Subcouncil 4 Subcouncil 5 Subcouncil 6 Subcouncil 7 Subcouncil 8 Subcouncil 9 Subcouncil 10 Subcouncil 11 Subcouncil 12 Subcouncil 13 Subcouncil 14 Subcouncil 15 Subcouncil 16 Subcouncil 17 Subcouncil 18 Subcouncil 19 Subcouncil 20 Subcouncil 21 Subcouncil 22 Subcouncil 23 Subcouncil 24 All Libraries Cape Town South Peninsula
SUBCOUNCIL ADDRESS MANAGER Municipal Ofğces, Royal Ascot, Bridle Way, Peter Deacon Milnerton Tel: 021 550 1001 Fred Monk Municipal Ofğces, Brighton Way, Kraaifontein Tel: 021 980 6053 Municipal Ofğces, Voortrekker Road, Johannes Brand Goodwood Tel: 021 590 1676 Municipal Ofğces, cnr Voortrekker and Ardela van Niekerk Tallent Roads, Parow Tel: 021 444 0196 Municipal Ofğces, cnr Jakkelsvlei Avenue and Martin Julie Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel Tel: 021 695 8161 Pat Jansen Municipal Ofğces, Voortrekker Road, Bellville Tel: 021 918 2024 Carin Viljoen Municipal Ofğces, Oxford Street, Durbanville Tel: 021 444 0689 Municipal Ofğces, cnr Fagan Street and Pieter Grobler Main Road, Strand Tel: 021 900 1503 Site B, Khayelitsha Shopping Centre, Johnson Fetu Khayelitsha Tel: 021 360 1351 Stocks & Stocks Complex, A Block Ntlakohlaza Clifford Sitonga and Ntlazane Roads, Khayelitsha Tel: 021 360 3202 Fezeka Building, cnr Govan Mbeki Road and Kayise Nombakuse Tel: 021 630 1600 / 22 Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu Lentegeur Administrative Building, cnr Alesia Bosman Melkbos and Merrydale Roads, Lentegeur Tel: 021 444 8696 Fezeka Building, cnr Govan Mbeki Road and Lunga Bobo Tel: 021 630 1619 Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu Fezeka Building, cnr Govan Mbeki Road and Anthony Mathe Tel: 021 630 1734 Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu Pinelands Training Centre, St Stephens Road, Mariette Griessel Central Square, Pinelands Tel: 021 444 9799 Marius Coetsee 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Tel: 021 487 2055 Athlone Civic Centre, cnr Protea and Edgar Carolissen Klipfontein Roads, Athlone Tel: 021 444 0500 Okkie Manuels Cnr Buck Road and 6th Avenue, Lotus River Tel: 021 700 4025 Municipal Ofğces, Central Circle, off Desiree Mentor Recreation Road, Fish Hoek Tel: 021 784 2010 Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Richard White Constantia Tel: 021 444 8112 Municipal Ofğces, cnr Van Riebeeck and Pieter Grobler Carinus Streets, Kuilsriver Tel: 021 900 1503 Municipal Ofğces, cnr Van Riebeeck and Richard Moi Carinus Streets, Kuilsriver Tel: 021 900 1508 Lentegeur Administrative Building, cnr Raphael Martin Melkbos and Merrydale Roads, Lentegeur Tel: 021 444 8722 Masibambane Resource Centre, Ncumo Goodman Rorwana Road, Harare, Khayelitsha Tel: 021 444 7532 Click on http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Library/Pages/default.aspx for a list of all libraries Concourse, Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town Municipal Ofğces, cnr Main and Victoria Roads, Plumstead
The proposed gross monthly household incomes and rebates for the 2015/16 ğnancial year are as follows: GROSS MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME R 2014/15 0 3500 3501 5000 5001 6000 6001 7000 7001 8000 8001 8500 8501 9000 9001 9500 9501 10000 10001 11000 11001 12000
1.8
Property Rates are zero-rated for VAT 1.1 1.2 1.3
1.4 1.5 1.6
1.7
Residential Properties - R0.006931 (The City will not levy a rate on the ğrst value up to R200 000 of the market value as per the Valuation Roll) Industrial / Commercial Properties – including all Undeveloped Land R0.013863 Agricultural properties (including farms and small holdings) fall into three categories; (a) those used for residential purposes ŋ R0.006931; (b) those used for bona ğde farming purposes ŋ R0.001386; (c) those used for other purposes such as industrial or commercial ŋ R0.013863 Public Service Infrastructure - R0.001733 Public Service Infrastructure (Phasing out) ŋ R0.001386 Any property that meets the public beneğt organisation criteria included in the Amended Municipal Property Rates Regulations, yet does not qualify for the 100% rebate in terms of Council’s Draft Rates Policy, shall be rated at 25% of the residential rate - R0.001733 The special rebates for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons for the 2015/16 ğnancial year are reĠected in the table below:
2014/15 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
GROSS MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME R 2015/16 0 3500 3501 5000 5001 6000 6001 7000 7001 8000 8001 8500 8501 9000 9001 9500 9501 10000 10001 11000 11001 12000
% REBATE 2015/16 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
Owners must apply for the rebate in the year when a new General Valuation (GV) or Supplementary Valuation (SV), as the case may be, is implemented. Applications made when a new GV is implemented must be received by the City by 31 August of the ğnancial year when the GV will be implemented. Applications made when a SV is implemented, must be received by the City by the last day of the third month following the implementation date of the SV, failing which no such rebate may be granted for those ğnancial years.
2. CONSUMPTIVE TARIFFS AND CHARGES Water, Sanitation, Electricity and Solid Waste Management attracts VAT at 14% 2.1 WATER Three sets of Water tariffs are proposed (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reduction imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff, but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary. An increase of 11% is proposed for consumptive water tariffs. 2.1.1 Domestic Full - Water which is used predominantly for domestic purposes and supplied to single residential properties. Step 1 (0 < 6) Step 2 (>6 < 10.5) Step 3 (>10.5 < 20) Step 4 (>20 < 35) Step 5 (>35 < 50) Step 6 (>50)
Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R9.71 R11.07 R13.92 R15.87 R20.62 R23.51 R25.47 R29.03 R33.59 R38.30
2.1.2
Consumptive Tariffs for Backyard Users, including council property. 2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT Per kź R0.00 R0.00 Step 1 (0 < 6) Per kź R9.71 R11.07 Step 2 (>6 < 10.5)
2.1.3
Commercial - Water supplied to premises predominantly of a commercial nature: R15.00 (R17.10 incl. VAT) per kź Industrial - Water which is used in manufacturing, generating electricity, land-based transport, construction or any related purpose: R15.00 (R17.10 incl. VAT) per kź Schools / Sport bodies / Churches / Charities - Any educational activity and/or sporting body: R13.26 (R15.11 incl. VAT) per kź Domestic Cluster - Bulk metered Ġats, cluster developments including single title and sectional title units, including council property. An allowance of 6kź per unit per month at zero cost upon submission of afğdavits stating the number of units.
2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6
Step 1 (0 < 6) Step 2 (>6 < 10.5) Step 3 (>10.5 < 20) Step 4 (>20 < 35) Step 5 (>35 < 50) Step 6 (>50) 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.1.11 2.1.12 2.1.13
2.1.14
NB: Information provided is an extract from the draft Tariffs, Fees and Charges Book. For the full version consult Annexure 6 of the 2015/16 draft Budget Document.
1. PROPERTY RATE (reĠected as Rand-in-the-rand):
% REBATE
Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R11.90 R13.57 R13.92 R15.87 R20.62 R23.51 R25.47 R29.03 R33.59 R38.30
Government - National and Provincial Departments: R14.24 (R16.24 incl. VAT) per kź Municipal / Departmental use: R13.26 (R15.11 incl. VAT) per kź Miscellaneous - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories: R14.24 (R16.24 incl. VAT) per kź Miscellaneous External - All consumers supplied outside the City of Cape Town: R17.01 (R19.40 incl. VAT) per kź Bulk Tariff - Exclusive of the Water Research Commission Levy. Only for Bulk Supply to other Municipalities and for cost recovery from Water Services Reticulation of the City of Cape Town: R3.70 (R4.22 incl. VAT) per kź In line with the adoption of the Urban Agriculture Policy a free allocation of 10kź per month is in place, exclusively for subsistence farming by değned Vulnerable Groups. Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 6kź per unit per month. An afğdavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use. Existing Homeless people shelters / Old Aged Homes (other than those classiğed as Domestic Cluster) / Homes catering for the health of the physically or mentally challenged.
Step 1 (0 < 0.75) Step 2 (>0.75)
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT Per kź per person R0.00 R0.00 Per kź per person R13.26 R15.11
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Stepped tariffs (1-6) for the Domestic Cluster category were implemented from 1 July 2013 based on previous consultation process with the customers. Further steps to reğne alignment with the Domestic Full category are not recommended for the 2015/16 ğnancial year. Changes to Miscellaneous tariffs, including the continued increases to treated efĠuent (speciğcally golf courses), as well as the meter testing fee are speciğed in Annexure 4 of the draft Budget Document. Discontinuation of the ğshing tariff at Council-owned dams from 1 July 2015.
2.2. SANITATION Three sets of Sanitation tariffs are proposed (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reductions imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary. An increase of 11% is proposed for consumptive sanitation tariffs.
2.2.1
Domestic Full (Standard) ŋ Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kź of sewerage per month (70% of 50kź of water equals 35kź of sewerage).
Step 1 (0 < 4.2) Step 2 (>4.2 < 7.35) Step 3 (>7.35 < 14) Step 4 (>14 < 24.5) Step 5 (>24.5 < 35)
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R9.16 R10.44 R16.25 R18.53 R17.77 R20.26 R18.66 R21.27
Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź
2.2.2 Domestic Full (CoCT Oxidation Dams) ŋ Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kź of sewerage per month (70% of 50kź of water equals 35kź of sewerage). Step 1 (0 < 4.2) Step 2 (>4.2 < 7.35) Step 3 (>7.35 < 14) Step 4 (>14 < 24.5) Step 5 (>24.5 < 35)
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R8.71 R9.93 R14.27 R16.27 R15.60 R17.78 R17.74 R20.23
Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź
2.2.3 Domestic Cluster ŋ Bulk metered Ġats, cluster developments including sectional and single title units, including council property - 90% of Water Consumption (* see note) up to a maximum of 35kź per household. An allowance of 4.2kź per unit per month will be made available at zero cost upon acceptance of a sworn afğdavit stating the number of units supplied from that metered connection. Consumption above the free allocation will be charged as follows:
Step 1 (0 < 4.2) Step 2 (>4.2 < 7.35) Step 3 (>7.35 < 14) Step 4 (>14 < 24.5) Step 5 (>24.5 < 35)
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R10.05 R11.45 R16.25 R18.53 R17.77 R20.26 R18.66 R21.27
Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź Per kź
2.2.4 Consumptive Tariffs for Backyard Users, including council property. Step 1 (0 < 4.2) Step 2 (>4.2 < 7.35)
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R9.16 R10.44
Per kź Per kź
2.2.5
Industrial and Commercial (Standard), Schools, Sport bodies, Churches, Charities, Government: National / Provincial, Hospitals and other - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R11.53 (R13.14 incl. VAT) per kź 2.2.6 Industrial and Commercial (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R10.84 (R12.36 incl. VAT) per kź 2.2.7 Departmental - 95% of water consumption (*see note) excluding facilities not connected to the sewer system: R10.61 (R12.10 incl. VAT) per kź 2.2.8 Miscellaneous (Standard) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories ŋ 95% of water consumption: R11.53 (R13.14 incl. VAT) per kź 2.2.9 Miscellaneous (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories ŋ 95% of water consumption: R10.84 (R12.36 incl. VAT) per kź 2.2.10 Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 4.2kź per unit per month. An afğdavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use. 2.2.11 Existing Homeless people shelters / Old Aged Homes (other than those classiğed as Domestic Cluster) / Homes catering for the health of the physically or mentally challenged. Step 1 (0 < 0.525) Per kź per person Step 2 (>0.525) Per kź per person
2015/16 EXCL. VAT 2015/16 INCL. VAT R0.00 R0.00 R10.61 R12.10
* IMPORTANT NOTE: The Director of Water and Sanitation Services may adjust the percentages as appropriate to the consumer. This is not applicable to the domestic full category. Highlights of amendments ō
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2.3 ELECTRICITY The tariffs below are based on an average 10.82% increase. To be implemented with effect from 1 July 2015. DOMESTIC TARIFFS 2014/15 2015/16 2015/16 % INCR EXCL. VAT EXCL .VAT INCL .VAT LifeLine (for Block 1 qualifying customers Block 2 ONLY) Domestic
0-350kWh c/kWh
84.32
91.06
103.81 8.01%
350+ kWh c/kWh
204.65
252.12
287.42 23.20%
Service Charge Block 1
R/day
0.00
0.00
0-600kWh c/kWh
134.76
154.30
175.90 14.50%
Block 2
600+ kWh c/kWh
163.87
187.63
213.90 14.50%
0.00
N/A
COMMERCIAL TARIFFS Small Power 1 Small Power 2 Off Peak
Service
R/day
22.25
30.00
34.20 34.83%
Energy
c/kWh
120.03
126.87
144.63 5.70%
Energy
c/kWh
187.69
207.97
237.09 10.81%
Minimum
R/day
83.04
100.31
114.35 20.80%
Energy
c/kWh
75.79
100.00
114.00 31.94%
Service
R/day
37.05
41.16
46.92 11.09%
c/kWh
62.93
69.92
79.71 11.11%
R/kVA
187.27
208.06
237.19 11.10%
R/day
37.05
41.16
46.92 11.09%
c/kWh
58.50
64.99
74.09 11.09%
R/kVA
174.17
193.50
220.59 11.10%
Large Power Energy LV Demand Service
Large Power Energy MV Demand
High-Peak HighStandard High-Off Time of Use Energy Peak Atlantis Low-Peak LowStandard Low-Off Peak Demand Service
High-Peak HighStandard High-Off Peak Time of Use Energy HV Low-Peak LowStandard Low-Off Peak Demand
R/kVA
92.63
102.63
117.00 10.80%
R/day
5500.00
6090.00
6942.60 10.73%
c/kWh
246.17
272.76
310.95 10.80%
c/kWh
71.29
78.99
90.05 10.80%
c/kWh
38.99
44.06
50.23 13.00%
Highlights of amendments
c/kWh
76.55
84.81
96.68 10.79%
c/kWh
51.25
57.90
66.01 12.98%
c/kWh
34.48
38.96
44.41 12.99%
6700.00
7638.00 10.74%
c/kWh
270.79
300.04
342.05 10.80%
c/kWh
78.42
86.89
99.05 10.80%
c/kWh
42.89
48.47
55.26 13.01%
c/kWh
84.20
93.29
106.35 10.80%
c/kWh
56.37
63.69
72.61 12.99%
c/kWh
37.93
42.86
48.86 13.00%
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11.02%
707.40
13.95%
70.20
8.33%
395.40
9.31%
524.00
9.31%
84.21
93.30
106.36 10.79%
R/day
6050.00
6700.00
7638.00 10.74%
c/kWh
262.67
291.30
332.08 10.90%
c/kWh
76.07
84.36
96.17 10.90%
c/kWh
41.60
47.06
53.65 13.12%
Tariff Policy (Annexure 7 of the draft 2015/16 Budget Document)
c/kWh
81.67
90.57
103.25 10.90%
c/kWh
54.68
61.83
70.49 13.09%
c/kWh
36.79
41.61
47.44 13.11%
R/kVA
92.63
102.63
117.00 10.80%
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The değnition for Backyarders was changed to align with the Credit Control & Debt Collection Policy. Change in the Demolition Waste and Clean Builders Rubble değnition New değnition for Clean Rubble, Sand & Soils. In terms of paragraph 27 of the Credit Control & Debt Collection Policy, customers registered on the Indigent Register will qualify for a “25% to 100%” rebate on the ğrst 240ź container based on their earnings. Disposal Coupons must be purchased in advance at Municipal Ofğces.
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Service
R/day
11.43
11.43
13.03 0.00%
Block 1
0-600kWh c/kWh
95.76
95.76
109.17 0.00%
187.63
213.90 NEW
49.72
56.99
64.97 14.62%
49.72
56.99
64.97 14.62%
0.1316
0.1458
0.1662 10.80%
0.1437
0.1592
0.1815 10.80%
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3. MISCELLANEOUS TARIFFS, FEES AND CHARGES 3.1
3.2 3.3 3.4
4.1
Residential Tariffs: Overall revenue increase from the group is 10.82%, but individual customers will likely see different values based on actual consumption. The difference between the average and the actual increase arises from the recovery of the shortfall of revenue from the Lifeline Block 1 rate. A consumer receiving 450kWh per month will see the same percentage increase irrespective of which tariff they are on, meaning there is no change to the level of subsidy received by these consumers on the Lifeline tariff. Free Basic Electricity: Lifeline tariff customers receiving less than 250kWh per month will receive a free basic supply of 60kWh, with those receiving between 250kWh and 450kWh per month receiving a free basic supply of 25kWh per month. The Residential SSEG tariff gains a second block aligned to the Domestic Tariff Block 2 to prevent customers installing exceptionally small generators and receiving a large reduction in account without actually generating any electricity. Small Power User 1 with Off Peak combination will be restricted to existing customers only from 1 July 2012. The Off Peak components also increase by an above average amount as a step in the phasing out of this tariff. Small Power User 1 tariff receives a slight structural adjustment in line with the Cost of Supply study outcomes. Time of Use tariffs restructured to ensure the Medium Voltage tariff at minimum has parity with Eskom MegaĠex. Commercial tariffs see a slightly above average increase as a result of the recovery of the subsidy provided for the Atlantis TOU tariff.
NOTE: Monthly Service Charges are calculated as the Daily Service Charge multiplied by number of days in billing period. 2.4. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS FORMAL 240ź Container including Rand per month Lockable Container
2014/15 2015/16 2015/16 INCREASE (EXCL. (EXCL. (INCL. % VAT) VAT) VAT)
95.96
103.95
118.50
INDIGENT REBATE - 240ź CONTAINER INCLUDING LOCKABLE CONTAINER Block 1 (100% rebate) ŋ Rebate Rand per -95.96 -103.95 -118.50 property value from month R1 up to R100 000 Block 2 (75% rebate) ŋ Rebate Rand per -71.97 -77.96 -88.90 property value from month R100 001 to R150 000 Block 3 (50% rebate) ŋ Rebate Rand per -47.98 -51.98 -59.30 property value from month R150 001 to R350 000 Block 4 (25% rebate) ŋ Rebate Rand per -23.99 -25.99 -29.60 property value from month R350 001 to R400 000 ENHANCED SERVICE LEVEL INCLUDING LOCKABLE CONTAINER Rand per 240ź - Additional container per 95.96 103.95 118.50 Container month Rand per 240ź - 3x per week for container per 287.72 311.67 355.30 cluster month INFORMAL Basic Bagged service Rand per month Free Free Free
A complete copy of all Miscellaneous Tariffs, Fees and Charges are available for inspection at the abovementioned Municipal Ofğces (see Annexure 6 of draft Budget Document). All Miscellaneous tariffs include VAT. Fines, Penalties, Refundable Deposits, Housing and Integrated Rapid Transit are exempt from VAT. VAT is calculated at 14% in terms of the Value Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991.
4. GRANT ALLOCATIONS
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424.40
R/kVA
Residential Block 2 600+kWh c/kWh SSEG Feed-in c/kWh Tariff NonFeed-in c/kWh Residential Tariff SSEG LIGHTING TARIFFS Street R/100W/burning Lighting hour & Trafğc Signals Private R/100W/burning Lights hour
•
8.33%
Tariffs, Fees and Charges Book (Annexure 6 of the draft 2015/16 Budget Document) • Properties at a R0 value will only start to qualify for a rebate from the time that it has been valued by the Valuations Department. • New tariff for Home Composting containers, free of charge on application by the property owner, limited to the ğrst 5000 customers. • Non-Residential customers receiving a 2 or 4 times per week refuse removal service will be phased out by 1 July 2016. • Amendments to the half ton special waste tariffs were made to be exactly half of the full ton tariff.
SMALL SCALE EMBEDDED GENERATION TARIFFS
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141.50
8.33%
8.33% 8.33% 8.33% 8.33%
8.33% 8.33% -
Refer to Annexure 11 of the draft 2015/16 Budget Document for a list of organisations / bodies which are proposed to receive grants.
5. SPECIAL RATING AREAS ADDITIONAL RATE SRA Additional Rates are rated at 14% for VAT. Additional Rates below are shown as a Rand-in-the-rand.
SPECIAL RATING AREA
**Airport Industria 2,540,928 Athlone 713,132 Blackheath 1,503,783 Brackenfell 2,203,093 **Cape Town 44,500,169 Central City **Claremont -Residential 472,283 -Commercial 6,131,765 Total 6,604,048 Claremont Boulevard -Commercial 2,960,474 *Elsies River N/A Epping 6,791,657 **Fish Hoek -Residential 160,093 -Commercial 569,931 Total 730,024 Glosderry 1,128,892 Green Point -Residential 933,463 -Commercial 3,728,816 Total 4,662,279 **Groote Schuur 4,755,659 Kalk Bay / St James -Residential 985,754 -Commercial 238,246 Total 1,224,000 Llandudno 368,267 **Maitland 1,885,247 **Muizenberg -Residential 701,362 -Commercial 632,427 Total 1,333,789 Observatory -Residential 2,083,261 -Commercial 1,736,897 Total 3,820,158 Oranjekloof -Residential 680,333 -Commercial 3,280,345 Total 3,960,678 Paarden Eiland 3,078,979 **Parow Industria 3,125,824 Salt River 2,575,258 Sea Point -Residential 1,515,694 -Commercial 2,381,804 Total 3,897,498 *Somerset West N/A Stikland Industrial 2,643,111 Strand 936,701
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL RATE 2015/16 R (EXCL. VAT) PROPOSED ADDITIONAL RATE 2015/16 R (INCL. VAT)
Service
6050.00
PROPOSED BUDGET 2015/16 R
High-Peak HighStandard High-Off Peak Time of Use Energy MV Low-Peak LowStandard Low-Off Peak Demand
NON-RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS 240ź CONTAINER INCLUDING LOCKABLE CONTAINER Rand per 1 removal per week container per 114.56 124.12 month Rand per 3 removals per week container per 335.35 372.28 month Rand per 5 removals per week container per 544.56 620.53 month REFUSE AVAILABILITY All vacant Erven Rand per month 56.84 61.58 DISPOSAL SERVICES General Waste Rand per ton 317.28 346.84 Rand per ton or 420.61 459.65 Special Waste part thereof
R/day
ADDITIONAL RATE 2014/15 R (EXCL. VAT))
APPROVED BUDGET 2014/15 R
Service
Triangle Industrial Voortrekker Road Corridor Vredekloof -Residential -Commercial Total Woodstock **Wynberg -Residential -Commercial Total **Zeekoevlei Peninsula Zwaanswyk Association of Property Owners
1,766,995 0.003387 1,890,507
0.003621
0.004128
13,261,779 0.002322 14,335,984
0.002554
0.002912
2,496,824 0.001973 2,660,939 51,689 0.002260 55,087 2,548,513 2,716,026 4,041,898 0.001695 4,429,442
0.002103 0.002409
0.002397 0.002746
0.001861
0.002122
562,156 0.000890 547,873 2 ,798,669 0.003383 3,087,179 3,360,825 3,635,052
0.000952 0.003662
0.001085 0.004175
390,752 0.001881
429,196
0.002066
0.002355
857,216 0.001003
922,680
0.001078
0.001229
*Elsies River and Somerset West are subject to Council approving their establishment. **Subject to Council approving that the SRA implements its new business plan for a further period of 5 years starting on the 1st of July 2015.
6. CONTRACTED ROAD-BASED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES INCLUDING MyCiTi INTEGRATED RAPID TRANSIT Public transport fares are exempt from VAT. These tariffs are in line with the updated draft Fare Policy for Contracted Road-Based Public Transport Services (Annexure 17 of the 2015/16 draft Budget Document). NB: Information provided is an extract from the draft Tariffs, Fees and Charges Book. For the full version consult Annexure 6 of the 2015/16 draft Budget Document. 2014/15 2015/16 SERVICES RENDERED AND RELATED UNIT R R TRANSPORT PRODUCTS MOVER TRAVEL PACKAGES Mover 30 Per load N/A 30.00 Mover 50 Per load N/A 50.00 Mover 80 Per load 80.00 80.00 Mover 100 Per load 100.00 100.00 Mover 150 Per load 150.00 150.00 Mover 200 Per load 200.00 200.00 Mover 400 Per load 400.00 400.00 Mover 600 Per load 600.00 600.00 Mover 1000 Per load 1 000.00 1 000.00 IRT FARES USING MOVER PACKAGE PEAK TRAVEL (06:45 to 08:00 and 16:15 to 17:30 on any weekday): per person per journey 6.30 8.20 Journeys under 5km (one way) Journeys of 5km or longer, but less per person per journey 6.90 9.40 than 10km (one way) Journeys of 10km or longer, but less per person per journey 8.80 12.60 than 20km (one way) Journeys of 20km or longer, but less per person per journey 10.40 13.90 than 30km (one way) Journeys of 30km or longer, but less per person per journey 11.60 14.80 than 40km (one way) Journeys of 40km or greater, but less per person per journey 14.30 17.40 than 50km (one way) Journeys of 50km or greater, but less per person per journey 16.80 19.50 than 60km (one way) per person per journey 18.80 21.30 Journeys of 60km or more (one way) Premium on Airport service in peak per person per journey 38.70 50.00 period (in addition to distance-based (one way) fare) OFF-PEAK TRAVEL (all periods other than peak): per person per journey 4.80 5.50 Journeys under 5km (one way) Journeys of 5km or longer, but less per person per journey 5.40 6.90 than 10km (one way) Journeys of 10km or longer, but less per person per journey than 20km (one way)
6.60
8.80
Journeys of 20km or longer, but less per person per journey than 30km (one way)
8.70
10.40
0.002440
Journeys of 30km or longer, but less per person per journey than 40km (one way)
9.70
11.60
0.000527 0.001662
0.000601 0.001895
Journeys of 40km or greater, but less per person per journey than 50km (one way)
11.90
13.70
0.000727 3,093,696 N/A 1,974,536 0.001474 7,334,148
0.000776 0.002840 0.001472
0.000885 0.003238 0.001678
0.000611 0.001975
171,316 609,885 781,201 0.002087 1,215,539
0.000654 0.002145
0.000746 0.002445
0.002232
0.002544
0.000492 966,463 0.002437 4,147,275 5,113,738 0.002171 5,155,134
0.000487 0.002330
0.000555 0.002656
0.001808
0.002061
0.000516 1,052,381 0.001499 232,619 1,285,000 0.000139 387,793 0.001861 2,248,845
0.000549 0.001612
0.000626 0.001838
0.000145 0.002307
0.000165 0.002630
0.000819 0.002481
800,829 731,626 1,532,455
0.000929 0.002842
0.001059 0.003240
0.001143 2,145,609 0.001689 1,961,251 4,106,860
0.001119 0.001762
0.001276 0.002009
0.000492 714,485 0.002192 3,530,014 4,244,499 0.001201 3,499,225 0.001684 3,747,700 0.002393 2,782,091
0.000527 0.002375
0.000601 0.002708
0.001437 0.002000 0.002520
0.001638 0.002280 0.002873
0.001100 1,551,355 0.002310 2,612,700 4,164,055 N/A 2,110,103 0.001916 2,896,772 0.002719 991,275
0.001165 0.002501
0.001328 0.002851
0.002886 0.002070 0.002856
0.003290 0.002360 0.003256
0.002061 3,070,722 0.002534 685,715 0.001121 1,679,685 0.002686 2,375,348
0.002360 0.002482 0.001250 0.002954
0.002690 0.002829 0.001425 0.003368
0.001966 48,490,000
0.002140
0.000487 510,065 0.001505 6,622,300 7,132,365
Journeys of 50km or greater, but less per person per trip 14.00 15.50 than 60km (one way) per person per journey 15.70 17.00 Journeys of 60km or more (one way) per person per journey 38.70 44.20 Premium on Airport service (one way) NOTE: 1. THE STANDARD FARE is charged when mover points are not available. The mover fare above is on average about 30% lower than the standard fare. 2. All fares are subject to terms and conditions. These include that fares will be amended if stated thresholds regarding the price of low sulpher diesel is reached. TRANSIT PRODUCTS System-wide standard monthly per person per month New 530.00 (excluding Airport travel) System-wide premium monthly, per person per month 680.00 780.00 including Airport travel Off-peak day passes: Standard – one 33.00 to New day to 7 day passes available. 180.00 Off-peak day passes: Premium (incl 100.00 to New Airport travel) 250.00 ONE-TRIP MANUAL TICKET System-wide one-trip ticket for nonper person per journey Premium service: peak and off-peak, 30.00 35.00 excluding Premium Airport service (one way) System-wide one-trip ticket for the per person per journey Premium service: peak and off-peak, 75.00 85.00 (one way) including Premium Airport service SMARTCARD ISSUING FEE Card will be issued for free for limited periods at the start of new services, on the basis of one card per person, provided that the passenger pays for an initial load of the card. myconnect smartcard Issuing fee Per smartcard 35.00 30.00 myconnect smartcard replacement Per smartcard replaced N/A 20.00 fee on expiry of card
Note: The fares above are subject to terms and conditions as set out in Annexure 6 and to the Fare Rules as per Annexure 17of the draft 2015/16 Budget Document.
ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER 54/2015
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Raising money for a good cause ■ The band Just Jinger will perform at the first in a series of concerts to raise money for community organisations in Hout Bay. From left, are, Denholm Harding, bass guitar; Ard Matthews, vocals and guitar; and Brent Harris, on drums. gral part of supporting organisations in need. The platform exists as a lively, multifaceted, engaging medium attracting actionist behaviour, prompting real, meaningful change.” The event will host the fire fighters and members of the SPCA team as VIP guests to honour their valiant efforts and tireless commitment to the City during a dire time of need. Tickets cost R260 each and can be bought online at http://www.citysoiree. co.za/events/hout-bay-music-series/
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Children under the age of 12 enter free but their space has to be booked. A total of R50 of each ticket sale – with the hope of raising R100 000 – will go to the three NGOs chosen as beneficiaries. For corporate pledges email Donna Mathews at donna@ilovefabulous.com For more information you can visit the Hout Bay Music Series event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/ events/ 671211036341963/ 674686549327745/
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ine hundred ticket sales is all they need to make the Hout Bay Music Series happen. It’s a community-based concept centred on a passion for local music with a heart for giving back. The first event will be held at at GlenEllen Farm, on Saturday April 11, with an entertainment line-up including Just Jinger, Bed on Bricks and McCree. After the recent raging fires along the Mother City’s south peninsula, event organisers aptly themed the first event in the series FireUnite, to raise funds for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA Wildlife Unit, the Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) and Thrive Hout Bay – a team that will assist in the restoration of the natural vegetation in the area. With a focus on activating tangible change, the music series will encompass a set fundraising component at every event, directly supporting NGOs in Hout Bay, as well as the greater Cape region. Donna Mathews of the Hout Bay Music Series said: “The series will form an inte-
PICTURE: LUNCHBOX PRODUCTIONS
■ Precision tap dancing in Singin’ in the Rain
Bethany off to sing in the rain Hout Bay resident Bethany Dickson has jetted off to take part in Singin’ in the Rain during its international tour. The stage show will return to Cape Town at the end of the year. The production made a splash from the moment it premiered in the UK. After an extended run in Chichester it transferred to the Palace Theatre in London and after a sell-out West End season, praise from critics, four Olivier Award nominations, and a major UK tour, Singin’ in the Rain is on tour to New Zealand, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore. Set in 1927, it reprises the story made famous by Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in the 1952 MGM movie. It is a comedy about the film industry with egomaniac stars, monstrous film moguls, fickle fans – and classic choreography. It tells the story of Don Lockwood, a silent movie star, who has fame and a well-publicised “romance” with his co-star Lina Lamont. But Hollywood is about to change – there is a rumour of a new kind of film where the actors actually talk, sing and dance. Can Don and the uniquely voiced Lina make the transition? And will chorus girl Kathy Selden – played by Bethany – fulfill her dream of stardom and capture Don’s heart on the way? The production is full of charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour. It has tap dancing sequences and the songs from the MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the classic, Singin’ in the Rain. The Singin’ In The Rain scene “rains” (and recycles) more than 12 000 litres of water. This famous part of the show is one of its highlights. But if you want to be out of the “splash zone”, don’t book to sit in rows A to C of the stalls. Bethany was nominated this year for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for her performance as Maria in The Sound of Music. She stars opposite Grant Almirall, as the charming Don Lockwood. Almirall triumphed last year as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, a role for which he was also nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award. The cast of 27 includes Steven van Wyk as Cosmo Brown, Taryn-Lee Hudson as Lina Lamont, James Borthwick as RF Simpson, Mark Richardson as Roscoe Dexter and Anne Power as Dora. Cameron Wenn is the associate director (UK), with Anton Luitingh as resident director. The associate choreographer (UK) is Kelly Ewins and Duane Alexander is the resident choreographer. James Cundall will produce the South African production that tours internationally. Singin’ in the Rain will be at the Artscape Opera House from Friday December 11 to Sunday January 10 2016. Performances are Tuesdays to Fridays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sundays at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. There is one 5pm show on Sunday December 13. Tickets, from R100, are available from Computicket or the Artscape box office on 021 421 7695. Block bookings of 20 or more qualify for a discount. Email tracy@theatreonthebay.co.za for more information.
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What’s On Hike There will be a circular hike to Oudeskip via the sand dunes and Rocket Road, returning via Sandy Bay, on Saturday April 11. Take your swimsuits. Meet at Llandudno, Sunset Rocks lower car park at 8am. This is a dog walk for wellbehaved dogs Call guide Mike Hime on 021 790 6307 for details. Walk Join the Cape Natural History Club on Sunday April 19, on a visit to Paarl to walk the old Wagenpad of Paarl – today called Mill Street. This road encompasses the remains of the original 18th century mill which eventually became the Sasko mills. There will also be a walk nearby to see how the development of Paarl occurred as the farms were split up giving Paarl areas filled with very early Victorian homes and with simple Cape Dutch revival homes from 1929. Travel by coach and lunch is included. Tickets cost R280. ● The Cape Natural History Club is hosting a talk by David Davidson, on Friday April 17, at 8pm, at the Athenaeum, Newlands. The talk, Islands on the Edge – Cruising the Islands of The British Isles, will include pictures and comment on the flora and geology. For details call Sheila on 021 782 1620 or visit www.capenaturalhistoryclub.co.za Clarinet concert The Classy Clarinet and Schubert’s Psychotic Soprano with Beverley Chiat, soprano; David Little, clarinet; and Victor Tichart, piano; will be presented in Chisholm Recital Room, UCT College of Music, on Saturday April 11, at 5pm. Tickets cost R80 each for adults, R50 for students, and include refreshments. To book, call Victor at 072 969 7297.
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Vacant plots pose risk notices to private property owners who were found to be in contravention of the City’s Environmental Health By-law. The by-law makes provision for the City to have problematic sites cleaned up and to recoup the costs from the property owners. A total of 615 properties were cleaned up at a cost to ratepayers of just over R1.9 million. In the previous financial year, the department cleaned 642 private properties. “Problem properties don’t become problematic by accident,” said the City’s Mayco member for health, Siyabulela Mamkeli. “If only the owners took responsibility and kept their properties maintained, our staff wouldn’t have to spend so much of their time chasing after them and organising clean-ups. Our staff conducted more than 2 000 inspections in the last financial year – time they could have invested on service delivery elsewhere. “And, while the R2 million spent on clean-ups might not seem like a lot of
money, it is worth noting that it is double the available budget for desperately needed security upgrades at our clinics. We bill the property owners, but there is no guarantee that they’ll pay up and do so promptly,” he said. “There are many complaints about open pieces of land and the danger they pose to surrounding communities. Most often these complaints are directed at government for action. We do what we can within our mandate, but it is worth remembering that not every vacant plot or piece of land is the property of government. “I would therefore urge the public to help us by reporting problem properties, but to also put pressure on the property owners through the relevant and appropriate community structures to clean up their land and fence it off to reduce the risks to the public,” he said. Complaints about vacant plots that are potential health and safety hazards can be made through the City’s call centre on 0860 103 089.
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The recent fires highlighted the potential fire risks of some neglected, empty plots and the City of Cape Town has admitted that it continues to face an uphill battle in this regard. In a press release, the City appealed to property owners not to leave their vacant plots to fall into a state of neglect and ruin. “Vacant pieces of land owned by individuals and companies, but also various government departments, are among several health nuisances that the City’s Health Directorate has to manage to minimise the impact on the general population and environment,” said the City. Besides being a fire hazard when being overrun by alien vegetation, empty plots can pose a danger when they are used to harbour or hide criminals; and can be a health hazard if used by loiterers, street people and for dumping, encouraging vermin. The City said that in the 2013/14 financial year, the City’s Environmental Health Department issued 1 846 compliance
■ Kenny Rogers will perform at GrandWest in June.
See Kenny Rogers live Kenny Rogers will be on stage at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on Thursday June 18, supported by Lance James, Barbara Ray, Clive Bruce and Tommy Dell. He has played to millions of fans around the world, and has had 24 Number 1 hits, including The Gambler, Islands In The Stream, She Believes In Me, Lucille, Coward Of The County, Lady, Through The Years, Daytime Friends, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town, You Decorated My Life and We’ve Got Tonight. Kenny was the first country artist to consistently sell out arenas and he has charted a record each decade from the 50s to 2010, with sales of more than 120 million albums worldwide. He has won many awards for his music and charity work, including three Grammy Awards, 19 American Music Awards, 11 People’s Choice Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and six Country Music Association Awards, including the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Rogers’ music has always crossed boundaries – his 28 Billboard Adult Contemporary Top 10s is sixth-best all-time, and fourth-best among men, trailing only Elton John, Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley. Book through Computicket.
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“RACISM IS A NEGATIVE TRAIT AND THOUGHT PROCESS. IT’S SELF-DEFEATING.” - BADEN
Charlotte Berger in concert The next Camerata Tinta Barocca concert will take place at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Somerset Road, Green Point, on Wednesday April 15. It will feature the German recorder and flauto traverso specialist Charlotte Berger playing three works by Vivaldi. The concert starts at 8pm, with a pre-concert talk by Erik Dippenaar at 7.15pm. Tickets are R110 and R90 (concessions) at the door or book at Webtickets. Call 083 684 7318 for details.
R100 000 DRAW 2015 2015 sees St Luke’s Hospice celebrating 35 years of caring for our patients. Buy a ticket in our 5th R100 000 Draw and stand a chance of winning R100 000 or other fantastic prizes while helping St Luke’s Hospice raise much needed funds.
• Only 5000 tickets will be sold • Tickets cost R200 • Syndicate entries welcome • Participants are welcome to choose their own lucky number between 1000 and 5999 You are invited to join us for the celebrations on THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST, 14:00, in the Atrium at St Luke’s Hospice in Kenilworth.
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The draw will be preformed under the supervision of independent auditors. If you would like to stand a chance of winning R100 000, or one of the other prizes, please contact Colleen Zaayman on 021 761 1700 or email colleenz@stlukes.co.za
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13 What’s On Musical magic The Cape Welsh, Canzonetta and Korean Choirs will be performing at the Presbyterian Church, St Stephen’s Road, Pinelands, on Friday April 17, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost R80 including refreshments and can be purchased from Malcolm McKnight at 082 570 6364 or at the door. Hikes The Meridian Hiking Club is hiking at Cape Point on Friday April 3. Call John James on 021 782 2379 or 084 249 9979. On Wednesday April 8, they have a walk through the city, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill and back via Green Point Park and the Waterfront. Contact Maré on mareascott@ meridian.org.za or 083 445 5728. On Sunday April 12, they are hiking the Newlands contour loop. Entry is R20. Contact victoria@voicetrainer.co.za or 082 295 4451. ● Peninsula Ramblers are hiking from Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial on Saturday April 11. Call Ewen on 021 789 0541 or 073 7999 109. On Sunday April 12 there is a strenuous hike along the Elands Pad in Du Toit’s Kloof. Call Eddie on 074 828 8351. On Monday April 13 they have an evening hike on Lion’s Head. The cost is R20. Contact Elizabeth on liz@robinson. wcape.school.za, 021 782 6999 or 079 888 6073. YTA Africa event A Youth Transformation Africa (YTA) event will be held at Newlands Stadium, on Freedom Day, Monday April 27. The gates open at 11am. The line-up includes Mi Casa, Neville D and UK rap band Vital Signs. Tickets cost R45 and can be bought at Computicket. Contact 079 599 7467 or info@yta. org.za for details.
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Passion play celebrates Easter P
■ Melvyn Abrahams in the role of Jesus, with children from various communities in the Cape Peninsula. Karen Mouton from Table View, alternating with Miriam Kleynhans from Belhar.
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. GIVE UP ON OLD SCHOOL STORIES.” - HENRY
For more information, call Bronwyne Scott on 084 769 7350. KINGJAMES 33165
assion Play Ministries International (PPMI), a non-profit volunteer organisation, will present He’s Alive, a dramatic representation of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, at the Bellville civic centre, from Wednesday April 8 to Sunday April 12, at 7.30pm, with extra shows at 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday April 11 and 12. Director Bronwyne Scott works with volunteers ranging from babies to octogenarians – even if they have no experience of drama and singing. She has been directing this production annually since its inception in Cape Town, 18 years ago. The chairman of the Cape Town board, Melvyn Abrahams of Belhar, plays the role of Jesus. The disciple Peter is played by Alex Marais from Boston Estate and Ricardo Johns of North Pine plays the disciple John. Mark Risk from Rondebosch plays the role of Caiaphas and Morne Louw from Durbanville plays the part of Pilate. Nicodemus is played by Rodger Wood of Claremont. Mary the mother of Jesus is portrayed by
Read of the Week Behind The Door Mandy Weiner and Barry Bateman Macmillan Review: Brian Joss Although Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide after he killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, the final chapter has still to be written. His legal team launched an appeal to review Judge Thokozile Masipa’s findings, which was dismissed by the high court, although the state may still contest the homicide verdict. So it seems as if we’ll soon see banner headlines and lawyers debating the issue ad nauseam again. But if you haven’t had enough of Pistorius/Steenkamp you can read every detail of the trial in Behind Closed Doors, which kept the eyes of the world on that Pretoria courtroom. Although the court records, emails, messages and quoted materials have been reproduced verbatim to retain authenticity, it doesn’t read like a court transcript. Subtitled, The Oscar Pretorius and Reeva Steenkamp Story, it reads more like a court thriller but not in a John Grisham way. The authors have eschewed legal jargon, except that which is in the transcripts and added a lot of colour by describing the surroundings.You can read about the other players who took centre stage: Judge Masipa, state witnesses, detective Hilton “Bumbling” Botha, forensic expert Roger Dixon, and others. Some of Steenkamp’s friends, including Gina Myers, give their comments and how they all had a feeling the relationship was star-crossed. Bateman was the first reporter on the scene and since then he has covered every second of the drama and he will probably be there at the end. It’s not often a scoop of this kind falls into a reporter’s lap. The book opens with a detailed description of the crime scene and the narrative does include exclusive commentary from various sources which help to take the story out of the courtroom remit. Included are some graphic images which may upset sensitive readers.The fact is Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day but no matter how many words are uttered in court or written I doubt if we will ever know why. Was it murder or culpable homicide? It is a compelling story and the authors look beyond the courtroom walls to examine the personalities and the criminal justice system in South Africa. ●Watch out for a review on Reeva: a Mother’s Story.
What’s On Market day The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will hold an open day at its clubhouse in Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig, on Saturday April 11, from 10am to 3pm. Call Marion on 084 606 0233 for more information. Circus time The South African National Circus has shows every Friday and Saturday, at 7.30pm, on Liesbeek Parkway in Observatory. Tickets cost R30 for adults and R20 for children. Call 021 692 4387 for more information.
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In harmony... Vocalists Sarah Cozette, Samuel Frans and Kelly Kelderman and the rest of the Heathfield High School Band go through their paces under the guidance of conductor Lynn Hanniball, at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, (CTICC) at the weekend.
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The Daily Voice has a vacancy for a Deputy Editor who will be required to do the following:
The Daily Voice has a vacancy for a News Editor who will be required to do the following: Responsibilities: • Plan and co-ordinate the news diary of the Daily Voice to the standards determined by the Editor. • Present diaries at the daily news conference. • Identify, generate and develop story ideas. • Assist with content allocation to pages. • Manage the editorial team including assigning reporters and photographers to ensure optimum news coverage relevant to the newspaper. • Rewriting copy accurately and to deadline to suit the tabloid style of the Daily Voice. • Be available to copy sub editors & layout artists who may require clarity or direction on stories. • Uphold the editorial strategy of the Daily Voice.
The applicant should meet the following criteria: • 8 years’ news reporting experience and at least 2 years’ news desk experience. • A national diploma or degree in journalism. • Have a working knowledge of the Daily Voice’s operation and the production requirements. • Be able to manage staff and maintain a working relationship. • Have the ability to develop a vision and strategy for the staff of the reporting team. • Have a keen news sense and be able to initiate news/feature stories aside from breaking news. •Have a sound knowledge of media law and the Daily Voice’s own code of ethics. • Have an exceptional understanding of the catchment area the Daily Voice focuses on, namely the Cape Flats and to a lesser extent the broader Western Cape.
Competencies: • Excellent communication skills in English; Afrikaans is advantageous. • Have proven management abilities and administration skills. • Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. • Be willing to coach and mentor staff. • Be skilled at re-writing, especially on deadline.
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• 8 years’ news reporting experience and at least 2 years’ news desk experience. • A national diploma or degree in journalism. • Have a working knowledge of the Daily Voice’s operation and the production requirements. • Be able to manage staff and maintain a working relationship. • Have the ability to develop a vision and strategy for the staff of the editorial team. • Have a keen news sense and be able to initiate news/feature stories aside from breaking news. • Have a sound knowledge of media law and the Daily Voice’s own code of ethics. • Have an exceptional understanding of the catchment area the Daily Voice focuses on, namely the Cape Flats and to a lesser extent the broader Western Cape.
• Excellent communication skills; Afrikaans is advantageous. • Have proven management abilities and administration skills. • Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. • Be willing to coach and mentor staff. • Be skilled at re-writing, especially on deadline. Independent Newspapers is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action plans. All interested and suitably qualified applicants must submit a written application and a detailed CV by no later than 02 April 2015, to: Sameera Shaboodien, Human Resources Officer PO BOX 56 CAPE TOWN, 8001 Email: sameera.shaboodien@inl.co.za OM/11/16197438
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Competencies:
Independent Newspapers is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action plans. All interested and suitably qualified applicants should submit a written application and detailed CV by no later than 02 April 2015 to: Sameera Shaboodien, Human Resources Officer PO BOX 56 CAPE TOWN, 8001 Email: sameera.shaboodien@inl.co.za
Responsibilities: • Plan and co-ordinate the news diary of the Daily Voice to the standards determined by the Editor. • Present diaries at the daily news conference. • Identify, generate and develop story ideas. • Assist with content allocation to pages. • Manage the editorial team including assigning reporters and photographers to ensure optimum news coverage relevant to the newspaper. • Rewriting copy accurately and to deadline to suit the tabloid style of the Daily Voice. • Be available to copy sub editors & layout artists who may require clarity or direction on stories. • Uphold the editorial strategy of the Daily Voice. • Deputise for the Editor. • To manage and define business processes. • Generate content ideas. • Assist in the production of foreign news (world) pages across the group’s various streams. • Keep abreast of developments locally. • Identify and introduce fresh news angles and give pointers. • Recommend strategies aimed at growing our online audience, presence and reputation. • Adjust structures to accommodate online strategies. • Provide breaking news on an ongoing basis over 24 hours. • Honour appointments and commitments. • Provision of analysis, opinion and commentary. • Facilitate staff team building and mentoring. • Cultivating new sources and develop a range of contacts. • Proper processes to be in place to ensure a proper copy flow. • Ensure that there are standby stories in place. • Ensure proper communication with relevant stakeholders.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please consider you application unsuccessful.
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Clifton Fourth Beach hosted the Western Province Lifesaving Championships at the weekend. Competitors from across the peninsula tussled for top spots in their respective events. Fish Hoek Surf walked away overall winners with Llandudno in second place and hosts, Clifton, in third. ■ The senior men’s board final gets off to a furious start at Clifton on Sunday with all competitors taking part in a straight final, for which the arena was made slightly larger.
■ Llandudno Surf’s Christina Geromont had to dig deep to win the under-19 girls’ board race, on Sunday.
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■ Allesandra Bayley also took part in the under-19 board race.
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■ The girls’ under-19 beach relay was a hotly contested event, with Llandudno grabbing first, third and seventh spots.
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