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43 days at sea
Volume 03, 17 March 2015, Week 12
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Former Holy Rosary School learner and South African rowing team member Thato Mabelane recently returned home after securing the title as the first African oarswoman to cross the Atlantic.
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Memories of a jam tin actor Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za
I had a rather unique experience the other day. I stood at the airport waiting, not knowing what the person I was waiting for looked like - only that her name was Thato. Her plane had landed early and her friend Bontle who had arranged to meet me at the airport hadn’t arrived yet. So there I stood, awkwardly searching the steady flow of commuters arriving at the airport for somebody who looked like a Thato. In my careful observing of the passengers as they came through the sliding doors of Arrivals, I had a bit of a ‘Love Actually’ moment. You might have seen the movie. It captures those poignant moments at an airport most people overlook. I saw a little girl standing clutching a fluffy giraffe half her size. Her fisted hand clutched on to the pants of a man as she watched the doors intently. I wondered if it was her mother she was waiting to see. Some young American tourists arrived, wearing what can only be described as ‘tourist clothes,’ T-shirts, caps and the kind of things you can only find at gift shops - their unmistakable accents piercing the stoniness of the environment. A collective cheer came from a small group near to me who ran to embrace them. There was a father who arrived carrying his baby son on his shoulders. A group of ladies ran to greet him and one of them took the child and lifted him into the air, caught up in the joy of the moment. By the child’s bewildered expression, I could see that, whoever this woman was, he hadn’t seen her in a long time. Still, she didn’t mind his tears and protests and pulled him into her warm embrace. Thankfully Bontle arrived before Thato made her grand appearance, and about five minutes later, a welcoming committee from Holy Rosary School burst through into the waiting area, carrying a banner, ‘You rock Thato’ (see page 3). A trip to the airport is good medicine for any cynic out there. Love does exist if you stop and stand still and take the time to look around you.
Well known actor and Kensington resident Clive Scott fought his way from obscurity into the limelight as Ted Dixon of The Villagers. He related his story in humorous interludes to members of the ABC Ladies Club in Bedfordview on Wednesday last week, speaking of everything, from his first crush on an older women (she was 7; he was 6), to early sibling memories of getting hold of a five-gallon canister of green paint with his sister - as small children at a time when “you needed a permit to buy turpentine.” Scott attended Springs West School. “This was when I did my first play and was cast as a jam tin,” he told the ABC members. His stern expression as he said this caused some hearty laughs from his audience, as it was evident he considered this debut role in acting with high regard at the time. Other early experiences on stage included a placement in the choir at St George’s Cathedral. “I was told, ‘You have a wonderful voice, but you must learn to control your kneecaps.’ I noticed that when I went in front of an audience, I got so nervous, my kneecaps jumped up and down! No one noticed my singing … only my kneecaps.” After school, he went to England. “Following my passion for performing, I eventually approached a theatre group and they asked what experience I had in acting,” he said. I of course told
them, “I was a jam tin at school and a weasel in Toad of Toad Hall,’ a role I forgot to mention. I was accepted but told I would have to work on my accent.” He said with hard work, he started to work his way up the ladder as an aspiring star, performing on stage in roles which included King Rat in a pantomime in Ipswich. He said he was born Clive Cleghorn. “Someone called me and asked what my surname was. They told me, ‘Surely you can’t call yourself Clive Cleghorn? It doesn’t even fit on the poster. What would you like to call yourself?’ I thought for a moment and said, ‘Well, my mother was a Scot … and that is how Clive Scott was born.” The actor spent 12 years in England and eventually returned to South Africa, where he landed a role in The Villagers as Ted Dixon, starring in 78 episodes of the show.” Today, he keeps busy doing lectures, working on humorous stage shows, and shopping! When question-and-answer session came, one of the ABC members asked him: “Which was the best time of your life?” “Now,” he answered, “The only time you ever have is now!” GOOD MEMORIES: ABC chairlady Anneliese Plettenbacher with Kensington resident and well-known actor Clive Scott BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING Join a Business Referral Network Meeting with BNI and begin a new chapter in your business. When: Every Tuesday morning, at 7:15. Where: Keg & Crow, Key West Centre, Bedfordview. Cost: R70. Contact: aletm@minutemanpress.com, or 084 444 6973.
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Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Former Holy Rosary School learner and South African rowing team member Thato Mabelane stepped through the doors of International Arrivals on Wednesday last week (11 March), full of smiles and energy despite the physically and mentally taxing trials of the past few weeks in which she endured 43 days at sea – specifically, the massive Atlantic Ocean. Her face aglow with joy, she had every reason to be excited. Her feat of endurance has put her on record as the first black oarswoman to traverse the Atlantic Ocean. She was part of a team of eight, crossing the great ocean to raise funds for charity. “I believe my accomplishment shows the strength of the African female – by this I mean the South African woman, whatever her colour. We have more strength than we give ourselves credit for.” She said they made their
journey of 5 000km, from Gran Caneria to Barbados, in a 45-foot boat, custom-built for the purpose, with the crew rowing in shifts of two hours on and two hours off. Skipper Leven Brown of Ocean Row Events pioneered the successful journey. The money from her endeavour will go to the Ubunye Foundation, formerly known as the Angus Gillis Foundation, and the Bulamahlo Orphanage in Tembisa, established in 1989. “We had hoped to break the world record, she said, and were on course to do so, but then around day nine, the wind changed and the currents started to work against us.” She blogged the team’s progress online at Ubunyechallenge.com and friends and family back home followed her closely, holding their breath as she and her team braved strong currents and large waves, to make it to dry land. On day 22 she records a swim in the middle of the Atlantic. “We also swam in the middle of the ATLANTIC today!!! No words can describe the experience. I was on shark watch and if any shark had tried his luck I would have stabbed him in the face with my shaving razor.” On her return on Wednesday she was greeted by friends,
READY TO GO: Thato Mabelane and her crew upon their boat, called Avalon.
family, and the staff and rowers from Holy Rosary School, who serenaded her on her arrival and then listened wide-eyed to tales of her time at sea. She told the learners how they had come across Great White sharks three times on the journey. “One knocked into our boat and was so big, it felt as though a small car was hitting our boat.” In another event, she woke up off her bunk, realising that the boat had turned at a 90-degree angle. She also relayed stories of close encounters with three massive tankers and of on-board politics between the three ‘alpha males’ on the boat. The learners asked her questions about everything, including what she ate on the boat, and she explained the rowers needed to eat around 10 000 calories per day to keep going, and ate from specially prepared ‘rat packs.’ As her friends Bontle Mashego and Lorraine Boshoff explained to the tame TIMES, “We also read about the many apples she ate through emails and REUNITED: blogs! It has been a journey for us too and Thato and mom, we think what she has done is amazing.” Maleshoane “At times, there were no stars visible because Mabelane, greet of clouds and everything was pitch black and each other after two silent,” Mabelane said. “Then you would months apart.
suddenly see a large wave approaching in the distance. At times, it was terrifying.” Mabelane told the tame TIMES that when she first spotted dry land, she thought it was another ship. “I was so used to seeing ships by this stage. When I eventually stepped on to dry land, I had ‘land sickness’ – I didn’t know how to stand up straight because I had become so accustomed to the swaying of the boat.” She said she looked forward to some rest and celebrating with her friends and family. Among those greeting her on Wednesday were her mom and grandmother. The reunion was something out of a movie, with mom Maleshoane squeeling with hysterical delight as she pulled her triumphant daughter into her arms and smothered her with the kisses only a mother knows how to give. “She has loved rowing for the past 16 years since attending Holy Rosary School and this is what she has always wanted to do. She is a strong woman and a go-getter and when she first announced to me she would be heading across the Atlantic I was afraid! But then I prayed and told myself whatever God did at the Red Sea He can do in the Atlantic!”
Police put on a strong front Bedfordview policing officials recently teamed up with local security companies to embark on an intensive crime sweep of the area. John Redman, chairman of Bedfordview’s Joint Intelligence Committee, a sub-committee of the Bedfordview
Community Policing Forum (BCPF), explained that co-operation between security companies and the police was imperative as it enabled shared information, strategies and strengthened action against crime. He explained that such “saturation patrols,” which are
designed to saturate an area with police presence, are held regularly. Participating security companies on the day included Stallion Security, T2 Security, ADT Security, Mamba Security and Top Security.
MAXIMUM VISIBILITY: Bedfordview police and security officials embark on extensive sweeps of the area on a regular basis.
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year. These facts, combined with increasing pressures on water resources and infrastructures in South Africa and worldwide, indicate that there may simply not be enough water to meet our future needs and the need to save water will be forced upon us.” He has advised the community to consider rainwater harvesting as part of a sustainable water strategy. “With water prices under pressure to sustain infrastructures and water interruptions recurring more often, rainwater harvesting systems offer significant benefits, including convenience, water security and value.” He continued: “Although our first step should always be to reduce the amount of water we use, our next step should be to look at replacing the high quality drinking water we use for low grade uses such as toilet flushing, irrigation, household cleaning and car washing, by installing rainwater harvesting tanks.” Cairns and his team at JoJo Tanks have encouraged all citizens to adopt a water conservation approach that is a combination of reducing the amount of water used, being sensitive to the many competing demands placed on this fragile resource and most importantly, to supplement non-potable water usage with rainwater that is free from the sky. “Water is the lifeblood of the planet. To conserve it we need to shift our reliance from centralised water supply lines to decentralised rainwater harvesting at point of use – a more robust, resilient and planet-friendly approach. Collecting rainwater from our own roofs may eventually be the only way of ensuring an adequate water supply during droughts,” he concluded.
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Caught red-handed House robbery in Bedfordview Edenvale police caught a man redhanded with the goods he had stolen during a house break-in at a taxi rank in the area on Tuesday last week. Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts, Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer, said the police were doing regular patrols of criminal escape routes in the area, including taxi ranks. “There are some that use taxis as a means to get in and out of the area and we literally
DAGGA
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Dagga usage remains a problem in the Bedfordview policing precinct; however, police are doing regular patrols in the area and have had many recent successes. According to Bedfordview police, Sergeant Mduduza Nhlabathi recently arrested a man with 34g of dagga in his possession at the corner of Lente and Barbara Roads, Klopper Park; and another, with 7,7g of dagga in his possession in Tunney Road, Bedfordview.
“No such thing as a self-employed car guard” Edenvale police have warned the public to be vigilant in following basic car safety procedures, with car thefts and breakins remaining a problem in the area, especially in the CBD. Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts, Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer, said criminals sometimes posed as car guards to gain the public’s trust, but has advised that car guards should be employed either by a centre or through the Metro. “There is no such thing as a self-employed carguard,” said Lieutenant Colonel Roberts.
found the man with a plasma screen TV and other stolen goods in his hands as he got into the taxi to make his way home.” He said the Edenvale police, in conjunction with the Metro Police, had also been doing clean-ups of areas used by criminals as lookout points and as hide-out locations. “We continually investigate these areas to destroy structures that could be used by criminals,” he said. “Keeping the area well maintained alleviates crime.”
Items to the value of R570 000 were stolen in a recent house robbery in Protea Road, Bedfordview. Among the items stolen were two tablets, a TV, two iPhones, a necklace, a wrist watch and a car valued at R500 000. Bedfordview spokesman Sergeant Mduduza Nhlabathi said a man had arrived home with his daughter and another passenger at around 2.30pm on the day. “While reversing, he saw a green Audi Q5. He entered his place and before the gate could close, three armed
men entered his yard, pointing him with a firearm and ordering him out of the car.” He said the occupants of the car were then escorted into the house by the criminals who tied them up and asked them where the money and valuables in the house were. They searched the house, taking with them goods to the value of R70 000 before taking off in the car. The car was later recovered in Linksfield by police and security officials. Police continue to investigate.
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A hush fell over the meeting of the Bedfordview Community Policing Forum (BCPF) on Saturday morning, when it was announced a child had drowned in the water at Gillooly’s Farm just after 3pm on Friday afternoon last week. The three-year-old child was among 30 children from a daycare centre, visiting the premises on the day. He had fallen into the water in the chaos that ensued when it had suddenly started to rain and the six child minders of the centre
Unit 2A, Knightsgate Industrial Park, Germiston
had tried to gather the children in their care. Graham Dickson, owner of Mrs Sippi Blues, a restaurant on the premises, said he believed there was no negligence on the preschool’s part. He said while he was “no expert at child-minding,” he believed this was a most unfortunate tragedy. “The child minders’ attention had been on trying to gather all the children out of the rain.” He continued: “I saw grown men cry on Friday. Paramedics and vistors to the premises did everything possible to resuscitate the child but it was estimated he had been in the water for around 20 minutes when he was found.” He said he had been inside his restaurant when he had heard one of the women crying and shouting. They had found the child lying in the water hidden among plants at the side of the lake. “I immediately called CAP Security when I heard of the incident and help arrived within ten minutes. Trauma workers arrived on scene to assist. Soon after, more ambulances arrived. There were top paramedics on the scene, doing their utmost to help revive the child. They didn’t want to give up.” “There are no words for this kind of tragedy,” said Gavin Henry, chairperson of the BCPF.
TOGETHER AGAINST CRIME: at Saturday’s Bedfordview Community Policing Forum (BCPF) meeting: Gavin Henry, chairperson of the BCPF, and Graham Dickson, owner of Mrs Sippi Blues restaurant
DNA takes centre stage DNA awareness consultant Tanya Mottalini recently addressed members of the Household Consumers’ League of Bedfordview on the fascinating topic of DNA. “DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) defines what one is and who one is,” she explained to the members. “It remains the same throughout one’s life and can never change.” She said it was found in almost every cell in the human body and was unique to each person. “It is present in one’s blood (except the red blood cells), skin cells, body tissue, bone, semen and saliva and because of its prevalence in the body and person-specific nature is invaluable in solving crimes. Simply put, it is represented by a list of numbers and letters which, when compared to those of a suspect, either match or not.” She said in the case of a sexual assault, victims were reminded not to change their clothes, nor to shower or wash any part of their bodies. “The person should get to a medical facility as quickly as possible for examination and treatment of any injuries, as well as for the collection of forensic evidence (DNA). South Africa is presently in the process of expanding the size of its national DNA database because it has been shown that the greater the number of DNA profiles on the database, the greater the chance of solving crimes and catching criminals.”
Heather Djunga
heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za
INTRIGUING: DNA awareness consultant Tanya Mottalini recently addressed members of the Household Consumers’ League on the fascinating topic of DNA. She is seen here with HCL committee member Chloe Eilertsen.
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Out with the old and in with the delicious!
the egg mixture over the bread and bake
Get your kids excited about midday snacks
firm and golden brown. Allow to cool, then
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hard-boiled eggs into a bowl of water
from everyday to Easter. Keep fillings simple
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– the result is eggs in pretty shades of
Simply sweet
pastels that will be
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irresistible.
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chocolate
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combination is thinly sliced strawberries and
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St Benedict’s shines The St Benedict’s 1st team cricketers put in a fine performance at the recent Independent Schools Cricket Festival. The team drew their two-day match against Kearsney College but beat Clifton in the 50-over match and also beat St Charles in the T20 encounter. There were 100th Caps for Timothy Whitehead and Slade Mitrovich, the first in the school’s history. Slade Mitrovich broke the batting 1st team record with a magnificent 150 off 90 balls (12x6’s, 9x4’s). Aron Visser made his debut for the 1st team and Kendai Matigimu and Marvin Lou took five wickets apiece against Kearsney and St Charles respectively.
After just seven weeks of school, Holy Rosary Grade Ones recently showed off their reading skills in assembly. They read as a group from a book, recited a short poem, and sang and danced to ‘Jan Pierewiet.’
St Andrew’s colours fly high St Andrew’s School for Girls finished in second place at the recent Interhigh Premier League Gala at Ellis Park.
STARS: The St Benedict’s 1st team recently excelled at the Independent Schools Cricket Festival.
Bedfordview learners extend their support
Holy Rosary makes waves The Holy Rosary Rowing Team placed 3rd out of the girls teams in South Africa at the recent Rowing SA Championships event, with a total of 170 points. Learners from the school received 8 medals (4 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze) in total. ACHIEVERS: Seen here is the u/14 team that set an SA Championships course record (4:09.92), Back: Coach Ryan De Villiers, Erin Pretorius, Shannon Love, Tyler Myburgh, Gabriella Lubbe and Coach Jessica Janse van Rensburg. Front: Ashleigh Mortimer, Thiani Jones, Daniella Patrizi, Charlotte Green and Hayley Pistorius.
The staff and learners of Bedfordview Primary School recently donated pet food and pet-care products to the Animal AntiCruelty League. The generous donation was given to the society in a special assembly attended by Animal Anti-Cruelty League officials who said the gift given by the school was one of the most generous donations they had ever received. Dog and cat products collected by the school covered the entire stage on the day and two bakkies were needed to carry the goods to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League premises.
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YOUR WORLD THIS WEEK FORD’S FLIGHT MISHAP
Photo from: www.imgur.com Harrison Ford of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fame took the bravado of his iconic roles to the next level when he crash landed his WW2 vintage yellow fighter plane on a Los Angeles golf course on 5 March. Shortly after take-off, the plane’s engine lost power, which forced the star to land. Ford was a short distance away from the runway before his plane clipped the top of a tree before it crashed, leaving the actor seriously injured. It was the third time Ford has survived a crash landing. www.huffingtonpost.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW
REMEMBERING JAPAN’S Q U A K E -T S U N A M I D I S A S T E R
E T H I O P I A’ S SUSHI
The four year anniversary of the 2011 quake-tsunami disaster that swept away thousands of people was recently commemorated. Paying tribute to the 20,000 lives that were claimed by the disaster, various ceremonies were held in locations hit by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko led tributes to those who died in Japan’s worst peace-time disaster. At 14:46 local time the tsunami warning sirens rang out, the exact moment that the undersea quake hit. A national moment of silence followed. www.nbcnews.com
Just as the Japanese eat sushi, so Ethiopians enjoy raw meat. Called tera sega, it is a traditional dish eaten with spices and made from a freshly slaughtered cow or ox. It was invented by hunters who wanted to avoid making cooking fires, because the smoke could lead their enemies to them. www.wikifoundry.com
PIC OF THE
WEEK
Superstar dancer Maddie Ziegler (12) and singing sensation Sia Furler (39) on the red carpet at the 2015 Grammy Awards
SOMETHING’S FISHY * Not an actual copycat catfish
South African seafood restaurant group Ocean Basket has discovered that a US company is using its name, logo and menu. Close to celebrating its 20 year anniversary, Ocean Basket’s Chief Executive Officer Grace Harding labelled the US-based restaurant an ‘unlawful copycat’ and accused them of plagiarising the Ocean Basket brand. Ocean Basket stated that it regards the issue in a very serious light. www.fin24.com
FREE FOOD FOR G O O D S A M A R I TA N S The Farmington New Hampshire Police Department in the US has been rewarding citizens with food vouchers due to their good behaviour amidst a cold winter. The police department began issuing gift cards for free pizza and fries to residents who use crosswalks, turn signals and otherwise obey laws that are often ignored. An idea initiated by Farmington Police Chief Jay Drury, the project was implemented after Drury witnessed a man make his way to a crosswalk in the heavy snow. www.huffingtonpost.com
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A CHEESY FRIGHT
A 33-year-old woman from Sweden has such an extreme fear of cheese that the scent or even the sight of all types of cheese can send her into a panic, causing her to run away in fear. Dubbed turophobia, the fear of cheese has led the Swedish woman to avoid dinner parties and supermarket delis. www.mirror.co.uk
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By Palesa Yates Jogging can be fun – once you have overcome the initial discomfort of getting fit. After a few weeks, when you no longer sound like a steam-train, look like a beetroot or feel the pain of a stitch in your sides; you can enjoy the wind on your cheeks as you fly downhill or experience the sunrise in a whole new way. The health benefits, though there are many – stress relief, weight control, better sleeping, improved digestion, cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle tone, stronger bones – will no longer be your primary motivation for putting on takkies. The birds will sing for you, the sun will rise for you and the road will call your name. Here are a few hints and tips to get you there: Put safety first It is always wise to have a medical check-up before starting an exercise programme. Jogging is dangerous for some. After personal health risks, however, motorists are the greatest danger on the road for joggers. Wear bright and/ or reflective clothing, run facing oncoming traffic, listen for vehicles, never run outside with ear-phones and always watch out for the odd drunk driver making his or her way home at 5 or 6 in the morning. Ladies, choose routes where there are people and avoid places that provide good ambush spots for potential attackers, like streets lined with trees or bushes. Greet everyone, thank motorists who give way to you and never wear large items of jewellery or display cellphones or iPods. Avoid running in the dark – missing manhole-covers can do grievous bodily harm. Unlike popstar Madonna, we cannot all afford to hire bodyguards, but jogging in a group offers substantial protection. Stay alert and scan the road in front of you. This way you
can change your route suddenly to avoid a suspiciouslooking person. Tell somebody exactly where you are going and when you expect to be back. Carrying any weapon other than pepper-spray or a set of keys strategically protruding from between your fingers is probably not a good idea, because your Taser could be used on you. Your best defence may be to throw sand in an attacker’s eyes and run like crazy. Buy good shoes, drink enough water and protect yourself from the sun. Your running shoes should be the most expensive pair you own. The first step is the hardest Take it – soon. Enjoy yourself Running should be pleasant, not punishment. New Year’s resolutions should last beyond 2 January, so always leave enough juice in your legs for tomorrow’s workout. Make exercise a habit It has been said that a new habit takes three weeks to form. Exercise on the hottest, coldest, wettest and windiest days and this will give you the courage to hit the road every other day. Fight boredom Join a club, find a jogging buddy or just observe your surroundings. Palesa has encountered many interesting things while out jogging, including a three-legged dog, a car that had just lost a wheel, and a cyclist with two small dogs on leads. Once, she came across a driver who had just rolled his car on a pavement claiming that he had “had a little too much to drink.” Needless to say, the paramedics in attendance did not believe him. Relax Let your arms swing. Remember, however hard the road or high the hill, you will definitely feel extremely good after your run.