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RESIDENTS MUST BE MORE PROACTIVE

Zwelihle is a living health hazard

PAPI SETOUTO

Hermanus is recognised the world over as a seaside town with unmatched beauty in the Western Cape, add to that the Whale Festival, the Kalfiefees and many other attractions that will leave the firsttime visitor to the town in awe.

Since 2003, the town has amassed numerous accolades, chief among this that it is the most beautiful town in the Western Cape.

Then there is Zwelihle township, which benefits greatly from the spin-offs of the tourism industry in the area, what with tour guides bringing in visitors on bike rides, taking them the length and breadth of the place.

It is literally “just down the road from town”, whether walking or driving.

There are few attractions here, but the history of the place is so rich that outsiders pay serious attention to every word of the guides talking them through.

But Zwelihle is deteriorating fast.

It is a health hazard waiting to explode, unleashing a plague.

It is drowning and choking in its own litter, and the tour guides are worried that if this spectre continues, they may well run out of visitors to the Kasi of 22 000 souls, according to municipal statistics.

It has become a blot on this beautiful town. The achievements stated above could be a thing of the past if the community does not act

against the illegal dumping of garbage in Zwelihle.

Even attempts by the Overstrand Municipality to stem the tide of uncleanliness do not seem have an impact on the residents.

It has invested heavily to maintain a clean status, even allocating cleaning tenders to small local contractors in and around Zwelihle.

Ivan Vokwana, the owner of Lobi Development and Design is one of

IDEAL: The streets of Zwelihle should look like this one after the garbage has been collected.

PHOTO: PAPI SETOUTO

LONE VOICE: Ivan Vokwana says the community should unite against litter bugs in the township.

DIRT HEAP: It is scenes like these that Vokwana says are a health hazard to the community, especially children, who immune system can be easily compromised

the beneficiaries to be allocated a cleaning tender project by the Overstrand Municipality.

He and his staff work diligently to carry out the mandate of keeping Zwelihle clean, to no avail.

“We have been entrusted to keep our streets clean, to maintain the plots and to remove the rubbles ... the next day a heap of dirt still rears its head,” Vokwana said.

Ezizeni residents seem to be the most recalcitrant of the culprits.

“Its a nuisance just working on

it,” said Vokwana. “Dead dogs, rotting stuff, old furniture and broken equipment seem to be the order of the day.”

The overpowering stench of rotting objects poses serious health risks. According to health officials, children living nearby could have ringworms on their heads and skin, rashes all over their bodies, and various ailments due to this illegal dumping of garbage.

Vokwana said it was a fact that few people took part in the illegal

dumping of garbage, but the effects could be lethal to many members of the community in this, “our beautiful land”, which is what the name of the place denotes.

Vokwana has sent an appeal to the residents of Zwelihle to play a more proactive role as citizens, especially in assisting the municipality in keeping “our communities clean and stench-free”.

He believes that collectively the community should not be held under a threatening health hazard by the few.

“We can assists the few that does illegal dumping to act responsibly and stop this behaviour,” Vokwana said.

People who dump stuff illegally are also breaking a municipal bylaw and should adhere to garbage collection days.

If you want to join forces with Vokwana and beat the litter gangs in their game, contact him on: 083 774 3193.

Whale Festival forges ahead despite loss of main sponsor JANINE VAN DER RIETNEETHLING The 24th Whale Festival is around the corner, and takes place from 2 to 4 October in and around Hermanus. But nerves were frayed for a while behind the scenes when main sponsor Two Oceans Wines withdrew its sponsorship after four years.

According to chairperson Fabio Lenci, and Leon Theron, CEO of the Whale Festival, the festival is fortunate to have strong relationships with its sponsors and Distell, the owner of Two Oceans Wines, will still be at the festival albeit on a smaller scale.

“Penbev/Coke have come on

board and will be supplying their multi-million rand music stage,” Theron said. “We have also received awesome support from the Overstrand Municipality.

“Over and above this, all other arrangements are already in place for a great 2015 Hermanus Whale Festival.”

The Festival is the only eco marine festival in South Africa, “putting the creatures of the deep on stage and under the spotlight alongside top performers and musicians.”

Attractions and activities on offer include great food, quality crafters, great sport events, children’s entertainment, music artists performing and the Marine Endangered Species Expo Marquee.

Also included in the festival, amid a host of other events, are: ) ECO MARINE VILLAGE – WATERFRONT PIAZZA: The eco marine village will be presented in a 20 m-by-15 m marquee with outside displays.

The following organisations will be involved: 1. Hermanus Botanical Society with Fernkloof Nature Reserve, 2. CapeNature, 3. Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, 4. Whale Coast Conservation, 5. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 6. Agriculture activities, 7. Grootbos Foundation, 8. South African Shark Conservancy, 9. DICT/Marine Dynamics/Marine big 5/aps, 10. Cape Whale Coast Hope Spot Committee, 11. Abagold and other aquaculture, 12. Shark operators and Whale Operators, 13. Marine Wildlife Magazine,

14. Marine Mingle Wines, 15. SANCCOBB, 16. APSS, 17. Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

The overall theme focuses on the purpose of “Man in the Environment”, and the sub-theme “Catchment to Coast” will illustrate the impact of humankind on the environment and how the negative impacts can be mitigated.

The sub-theme explains the impact of human activities on river systems from the catchments into estuaries, and from there into the ocean. ) For more info on the Hermanus Whale Festival, the full programme of events will be available on www.whalefestival.co.za, or phone 028 313 0928 or email festival@hermanus.co.za.

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2 11 September 2015

What would Madiba say if he saw us now?

I grew up in the dusty district of iDutywa in the Eastern Cape and having been reared by a devoted Christian mother, I am well-versed in matters concerning the Bible and accompanying quotes.

This is one of those moments in my life where I wish every human heart and mind were made known to each other.

In the Old Testament, in the book of Mica Chapter 6: verse 1 to 4 entitled The Lord’s case against Israel, it reads “Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; He is lodging a charge against Israel.

“My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam.”

As I write this column I’m trying to hold back the tears. Madiba left us with a promising and young democracy. When you read newspapers and listen to the news on television, 21 years into our democracy, we still read about the Roodepoort Primary School that has been closed because of a racial war. In a predominantly coloured area, an African principal and his deputy have been appointed and that sparked the violence.

There are accusations of nepotism and corruption levelled against both sides. Children are the ones who are suffering as they have not attended school for three months.

At Stellenbosch University, there is a movement that seeks to address the language policy, there is also an organisation called Afriforum at the same institution, that seeks to preserve the Afrikaans language and its dominance.

There is also an inquest at the Elsenburg Agriculture College, where my daughter Nomgigi did her learnership in 2014. They also fully funded her bursary to study agriculture through Boland College in Worcester this year

and the next three years via the Premier’s Youth Advancement Programme (PAY).

It is an esteemed institution of higher learning. They are not only helping my daughter, but countless others from the township. Last year they were giving them stipends for the whole year through the Department of Agriculture, but this year it’s a fully-fledged course with accommodation and meals.

There is an issue spear-headed by Afriforum at major universities and they call this the National Prevention and Preservation, in anticipation of what happened during the Rhodes Must Fall campaign or Open Stellenbosch University movement.

They say they will defend their history or heritage. There is also the issue where white males want to be recognised and possibly be compensated for conscription in the army.

They say just like MK veterans, they must be compensated for fighting for apartheid.

On Tuesday, they stated their case on SAFM. What I know is that most of their ideas smack of reverse racism or an apartheid hangover.

I shudder to think what the man who spent his whole life fighting racism would say.

Like God, if Madiba were to be resurrected from death, he would say: “My people what have I done to you? I have brought you up out of apartheid South Africa to the rainbow nation. I have taught and told you that “Never shall such a beautiful country like ours be defined by racial superiority or supremacy”. He has taught us that God created man in his image and whoever is inflicting pain on another man is by extension inflicting pain on God. The story of Elsenburg, Stellenbosch University, UCT, TUT or Roodepoort is just the tip of the iceberg. We need real people to tackle these challenges and address them head-on for the greater good of everyone, be they black or white.

Leave our kids a legacy I love staying in eKasi; we are friends, we know each other by name and just about every other person living in our area.

We are forward, we are concerned and sometimes we mind other people’s business instead of minding our own. We preach to one another about healthy living and yet most of us are obese. The culture is changing though, that is a positive thing. I see a lot of people going to the gym and some are taking to running in the street in a quest for a healthy lifestyle.

I always wonder how we can live a healthy lifestyle amidst all the dirt that surrounds us. Like pigs in a pigsty.

Our areas are not built like pigsties, but because we are unable to take care of them, they resemble pigsties.

What went wrong with us Mz’ontsundu?

In this heritage month we will see people gearing up in their traditional attire, singing traditional songs and dancing their traditional dances. But then, is heritage still all about that?

What is our understanding of heritage?

According to my understanding heritage is about all the things that we inherit, be it from our parents, our neighbours, our role-models, our big sisters or brothers and yes, of course, our ancestors.

Moreover, I believe our ancestors left us not only the traditional dances and gear but also respect for self and each other as well as the culture of Ubuntu.

My question is, what legacy are we leav-

ing the children of eKasi?

We demanded better living conditions and fought for the provision of basic services. We have sewage and running water. We have toilets inside our houses, but still, some of us are wont to throw dirty water onto the streets.

Walk down any street koKasi and look at the sewage system, and you will see unwanted food being tossed everywhere and we wonder why we have flies all over.

What will the generation after us inherit? And what kind of society are we building?

We complain that our children are being disrespectful, yet we show no respect to self and what we own. And that is the inheritance we leave for our children and we cannot expect them to act otherwise.

We burn a school to gain a hospital, we burn tyres and create potholes on the streets to gain houses.

That’s the inheritance we leave behind for our children.

We cannot claim Ubuntu anymore as we do not care for each other’s children and properties anymore.

We disrespect each other by playing loud music regardless of whether the neighbour is working night shift or not. That’s the heritage we leave behind for our children.

Yet during Heritage month we hide behind the heritage wear, music and dances.

Ask yourself this during this heritage time, what inheritance are you leaving for your children?

Uvuzwa njani ungazami IBhayibhile isfundisa ukuba: “ Umntu obekade elisela makahlukane nokuba. Ndaweni yalonto makasebenze enyanisekile, azixhase, abenako nokunceda abahlelelekileyo”.

Esinye isiqendu sithi: “Umntu olinqenerha makangaphiwa kutya.”

Kwezintsuku siva kakhulu ngenkolo ebizwa ukuba yi prosperity gospel, abathi xana beshumayela bagxininise ekuthini yizani kuYesu nizokohlukana nendlala.

“Ufuna impumelelo ebomini bakho, yiza kuYesu”, bahambisa besitsho. Afike ke umntu ku Yesu, iqhubeke indlala imthe mba, angaphumeleli ebomini umntu, akugqiba ke athi ayikho lento yalo Yesu, amyeke uYesu ngoba ebeze ngeenjongo ezi ngezizo kuYesu.

Akumelanga bazalwane simkhonze uYesu simkhonzela izinto eziphathekayo.

Eyona nto simkhonzela yona uYesu lizulu.

Xana usindisiwe, lonto ayithethi ukuba awuzokuhlangana nendlala, ayithethi lonto ukuba asizokudibana neendzingo zobubomi.

Into emnandi kodwa ke kumntu omamnkeleyo uYesu yile yokuba xana sihlangana nezomeko, uYesu uyasinceda asithwalise lomthwalo usindayo.

Ude uve umhlabeleli esithi: “Uyathwal`umthwalo wam, umhlobo wam”.

UThixo usinike ingqondo yokucinga, wasinika nezandla zokusebenza. Ukuba uzakuthandaza ungqengqe ngecala ebhedini usithi “entabeni ka Somandla kuyabone-

lelwa”, ucinga uzakuphumelela kanjani.

Impumelelo eyiyo isekuthini sisebenze nzima ngezandla zethu. Esikolweni ukuze uphumelele, sebenza nzima ufunde iincwadi zakho. Zayamanise mntwana wesikolo naba bayaziyo ukuba bayokufuna ntoni esikolweni, bashiye aba balibele kukuthi bayayicaphukela I maths okanye utishala othile abamfuni.

Ukuba uzimisele, ufuna ukuphumelela sebenza kangangoko ngezandla zakho.

Masicinge sithandaze sisithi: “Nkosi ndingaphuma njani kule ngxingo,” xana ungaphangeli.

“Nkosi, ndinike ingqiqo,”.

Apho kukho ingqeqesho, yiya khona ukuze uzokufumana izakhono zobomi. Ukuba kufundiswa ngokuthunga, yiya.

Ngamanye amaxesha xa ubona umntu okwazi ukwenza Ipaving okanye iwelding, hamba naye umncedise noba akazokubhatala, kodwa ujonge ukuba wenza kanjani, yaye ufunde.

Imfundo ayiphelelwa bazalwane. Isidanga onaso sesokuba uqhubekeke ufunda.

Jonga nezinto onokuzithengisa, uthengise nawe. Sukuzijongela phantsi, yibanephupha ngempilo yakho uzibone uphambili.

Emsebenzini osebenza kuwo, sebenza ngokuzinikela, uzimisele.

Ukuba awuzimesalanga, uza kunyuselwa kanjani.

Ilizwi lika Thixo lithi: “Nayiphi na into eniyenzayo, yenzeni ngomxhelo, ngokungathi niyenzela iNkosi.

You can accomplish the world!

Is it not time we did things for ourselves?

Have you ever wondered why our people are angry? I mean young people are angry. So are students. University students!

They are angry.

Everybody is angry. Except me, of course. I’m not.

Why is that? Simple, I’m responsible for my life. If I messed it up, I messed it up myself. I wish there were a next time. And next time I wouldn’t mess it up. But there is no next time.

There’s only now.

Now is the time. Now is the time to take charge of your life. Now is the time to be responsible for your life. And say, “I am the creator of my life.” Most people do not say that.

Those students that are striking and stabbing each other do not say that. They want someone to lead them. I do not. I’m a grown up. I can lead myself. Do you see what I am getting at?

Maybe you are not. Maybe you are blind. But if you are not, you will know what I am getting

at. I am getting at power. I am saying you’ve got the power.

There is a hit like that, I guess.

It says, “You’ve got the power!” And revellers say, “Yeah!”

They do not mean it. They are just intoxicated, enjoying life.

You’ve got to mean what you say! Most of us don’t. We are good deceivers. We say, “Yeah” while we mean “No.” Am I right?

Does the truth hit home? So when we strike and hit out, what do we want? Do we want a messiah to lead us to paradise? Yes or no, you will largely lead yourself to paradise. Ewe, be your own liberator. Do things for yourself!

Believe me, I know what I’m saying. I’ve been around, and I’ve seen things. Where people are happy they are not fighting. Just look around.

Go to France, Germany, Denmark ... Japan.

Now ask: “How can we be like that?” The other day I told someone I wanted R15 million to invest in creating 250 jobs. This is how we should think. So look within, and find that you can do amazing things. You can! Stay positive.

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CPUT students get serious about their brew Some 200 hours of preparation, mountain hikes with alternative healers and consultations with everyone from rastas to traditional healers, helped CPUT win a coveted intervarsity brewing prize recently.

Food technology students at the university earned the top prize in the annual SAB Intervarsity Brewing Cup for the second year in a row.

Entrants had to incorporate African herbs into their brew and judges commended the CPUT team for their “Tipsy Inyanga” beer. The beer is touted as having a “citrus aroma with a liquorice palate that lingers on the mouth with a crisp buchu finish”, said CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley.

The CPUT team managed to incorporate

the tricky buchu herb into the recipe despite being pre-warned that it may prove too bitter for the average beer drinker, Kansley said.

The recipe also included naartjie, sweet root (a liquorice flavoured plant), wheat and malt.

Team CPUT captain, Brian Gomes-Sebastiao, said they spent in excess of 200 hours refining the recipe in the brewery.

They consulted rastas, religious leaders, traditional and alternative healers to find the best, “under-appreciated” ingredients.

“I went for a mountain walk with alternative healer, Sister B, and she showed me the sustainable way of harvesting the plants – which is not to pull the whole plant,

but to take only a third,” said Brian.

“Thanks to her assistance we also used a buchu concentrate instead of buchu leaves for the recipe.”

In 2014 the CPUT team used rooibos as a key ingredient in their brew and walked away with the “Ben Lamaletie” IBD Intervarsity Beer Brewing Challenge Floating Trophy. They’ve also won the top honour Castle Lager Best Bru Award, as well as the Carling Black Label Champion Lager.

This year they also scooped third place in both the Carling Black Label category and the Hansa Pilsner Most Refreshing label for their bottles of “Brewmaster’s Daughter” and “Tipsy Inyanga” respectively.

The CPUT food technology team won first place in the SAB Intervarsity Brewing Cup for the second time. From left are Lloyd Carney (student), Food Technology lecturer Dr Zanephyn Keyser, Gareth Williams (student), Ryan Morkel (student) and Brian Gomes-Sebastiao (student).

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4 11 September 2015

Rise and shine to watch partial eclipse on 13 September LIA LABUSCHAGNE During the month of September, people in Southern Africa will be able to see both a partial eclipse of the sun (Sunday 13 September) and a total eclipse of the moon (on Monday 28 September).

What does this mean and how can we here in Hermanus view these interesting and beautiful natural phenomena?

Partial solar eclipse of the sun on 13 September During a partial solar eclipse only a part of the sun is obscured: it will look as though there is a “bite” out of the sun.

In essence this comes about when the moon’s orbit around the sun brings it to a position where it moves directly between the sun and earth, as seen from the earth.

On 13 September we will see around 30% of the sun obscured by the moon when the event is at its maximum.

People in Hermanus will be in a good position to see this happening, but you have to be up and ready to look at it at sunrise.

One of the best places to enjoy watching this phenomenon Join other interested people who will be at Gearing’s Point as of 06:30 that morning. Even before sunrise X provided of course that the weather

plays along X members of the Hermanus Astronomical Centre (HAC) will be there with some telescopes and binoculars and more detailed explanations. A limited number of solar viewers will also be available to use courtesy of the South African Astronomical Observatory.

The eclipse will already be in progress and the maximum amount of eclipse (the largest “shadow”) will be visible at 07:43. The whole event will be over by 08:50, but very little of the “shadow” will remain even 15 to 20 minutes earlier.

If you cannot go to Gearing’s Point, but want to observe the eclipse from home, here are some hints: ) Do go somewhere where you have the clearest possible view of the eastern horizon. ) Do not look directly at the sun.

Even looking at the sun for a short period without the necessary protection can damage your eyes. ) Do use solar eclipse viewers if you have those. Dark glasses, and coloured film/potato crisp or tea bag packaging will not be enough to protect your eyes from the sun (among others because those items may have small holes that let the direct sunlight through). ) Cloudy weather will not mean sufficient protection, and if the clouds

Substitute teacher needed JANINE VAN DER RIET-NEETHLING Linda Musson from Hermanus has been teaching Pholani Makalima (22), a member of Overstrand Association for People with Disabilities (APD), to read and write.

Musson will be leaving for overseas on 23 September and she doesn’t want to leave Makalima without a teacher/mentor.

“I am a lifelong resident of Hermanus and have always had an interest in making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than myself,” Linda Musson with Pholani Makalima and his beshe says. “I have loved doggy Sporty. mentored students from Qhayiya Secondary School to become a productive, indein Zwelihle, and for the past five pendent member of his communimonths have taught Pholani ev- ty. This is largely due to the supery Thursday morning at my port of his mother and younger house in Onrus, as APD has ar- brother who have the same posiranged a lift for him to and from tive attitude, despite living in my house, from 10:00 until 14:00.” very difficult conditions.

Makalima was born a paraple“ I have placed Pholani on the gic and has to use a colostomy bag. local authorities waiting list to reHis condition has made it virtual- ceive donations to start a project ly impossible to attend school due where his house can be made to wheelchair inaccessibility and wheelchair friendly, as well as the teasing by other students. hope of a new wheelchair.”

Says Musson: “During the past Musson’s heartfelt request is five months he has shown great for a substitute teacher for Pholprogress, not only in his learning ani before she leaves South Afriability, but in his self confidence. ca.

He is literally blossoming before If anyone can assist, please conmy eyes. tact Musson on 028 316 3013 or “He is a brave, intelligent, opti- 082 656 2682; or send an email: mistic young man whose aim is lndmusson@gmail.com

Schoolchildren wearing protective glasses pose for photographers outside The Royal Observatory during a partial solar eclipse in Greenwich, London. move suddenly, your eyes would be exposed directly to the sunlight. ) If in doubt, rather use an indirect way of looking at the sun by projec-

ting its image on a piece of white paper. ) Do join the HAC viewing group on the day if in any doubt about look-

ing at the sun safely on your own.

For more information about the activities of the HAC, visit http:// www.hermanusastronomy.co.za/

Teamwork leads to zero ‘snip’ deaths It is Spring and the Summer season is coming in thick and fast, what with matric exams also being around the corner.

Culturally, all this means that the initiation ritual season is also upon us.

While the Xhosa boys are wont to go to the bush, their Sotho counterparts take refuge in the mountains, the fact is both seclusion havens can be very hot in the Cape summer’s heat.

In view of past deaths in seclusion brought on by a multitude of factors, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has announced that the province will not tolerate a single loss of life for any of the boys involved.

He was speaking at the Western Cape Initiation Forums (WCIF) at a consultative meeting in Stellenbosch last weekend. Buoyed by

the fact that no fatal casualties were reported during this past Winter initiation season, Marais said: “The past Winter initiation season has shown that all stakeholders managed to work better together. “[There were] Zero fatalities and no hospitalisation incidents were reported.”

He said this was a season that results in such tragic and unnecessary loss of life in many parts of the country.

“Through our partnerships, we have kept the number of incidents of harm to initiates to zero. Zero deaths, and Zero hospitalisations means people can live out their culture in a safe and conducive environment.”

He revealed that if the practitioners followed the prescripts of the Initiation Framework and Protocol document these ideals

could be achieved.

The criteria to be followed, he said, was that traditional surgeons must be older than 40 years to be registered, that they may not perform circumcisions if not registered with the initiation forum, and without training.

They may also not perform any circumcision when drunk, and that the area to be cut around the skin is hygienic and clean.

Ingcibi are also required to assist amakhankatha during the first eight days All casualties must be reported to the initiation forum, and initiates must be evacuated to ensure that proper treatment is provided by a medical doctor.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport offers regular training, which includes first-aid, fire and environmental management and skills development.

Budding poets write, read and perform poems at Eisteddfod PAPI SETOUTO Learners from Zwelihle, Masakhane and Du Bron vied against each other in an IsiXhosa poetry competition that was held at the Eisteddfod recently.

The learners penned the poems and then read or performed them.

The idea behind this was to identify talents that learners have and to develop their writing skills.

Learners from Grade R-7 took part in the competition. They received certificates at the end of the proceedings.

Zwelihle Primary school learners display their certificates in the company of teachers Nonqaba Tyheme and Khuthazwa Nyalela.

PHOTO: PHUMZA CITWA

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Throneroom a story of training, networking, perseverance Margaret Motsoene’s journey to establishing her own business, Throneroom Living & Projects, where she is not only self-sustaining, but able to provide gainful employment to other members of her community, began in 2012, when the Local Economic Development Department (LED), in partnership with the Hermanus Business Chamber, hosted a Women’s Day event.

It was here that Margaret was first exposed to the South African Women’s Entrepreneurial Network (SAWEN) and the Cape Crafter’s Design Institute (CCDI), critical stakeholders that seek to develop small businesses.

Later in 2013, the LED Department once again formed a collaboration with the Hermanus Business Chamber to launch the Service Excellence Campaign. Soon after, the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (Cathsseta) Customer Care training followed.

This training was geared towards teaching entrepreneurs how to grow their businesses.

It further focused more on tourism and how to have an impact in the tourism field. Modules such as ‘how to market to target customers’, ‘develop the business’, ‘developing the attitude to understand yourself as an entrepreneur and to conscientisise yourself with regards to tourism’ were also incorporated.

As a keen environmental activist Margaret sought to create green products, but was a bit weary of how it would be received by the market. The Cathsseta training laid a good foundation for her business idea.

Margaret fostered a relationship with CCDI and regularly attended its courses, which tended to focus more on the artistic aspect.

She felt the organisation really understood her vision and with their help was able to develop her craft, logo and marketing. Even to the point that she could develop her own busi-

ness card, logo and letterhead.

Her products were also exhibited at the CCDI Pop-up show that they usually host in Hermanus during the Whale Festival period.

Hermanus Business Chamber provided further assistance on developing the business side of her craft. According to Margaret this really helped her to unpack the idea from a global perspective.

With all of these fundamentals in place, Margaret’s business began to grow and she was able to deal much more confidently and effectively with clients.

As a qualified and practicing beautician, she has since developed customised beauty products and soaps to alleviate various skin ailments.

Other events and courses offered by the LED & Tourism Departments, namely Heritage Supplier Market Day, Entrepreneur Week and the Female Entrepreneurial Cocktail event have afforded her the opportunities and platforms from which to display and get more market exposure for her up-cycled paper gifting and products.

With the regular interaction and guidance received from the aforementioned departments, Margaret has learned which avenues will allow her optimum exposure.

She consequently displays her products at the Hemel & Aarde Stall, as well as at the shark cage diving venue in Gansbaai. Her business is also listed on the Tourism database.

Throneroom Living & Projects has garnered notable recognition by being nominated for the prestigious Lilizela Awards in the Roots and Culture category.

Participation in this competition has served as a worthy platform for marketing the business. As a result business has flourished, and to keep ahead of the orders Margaret has trained a number of ladies in Zwelihle to assist with the production of the products.

Margaret Motsoene and her son, Mpho Gift Motsoene, pictured with Executive Mayor Nicolette BothaGuthrie at the Cape Whale Coast Mini Tourism Indaba held at the Marine Hotel earlier in August.

Margaret’s vision includes having her own gallery where everything she makes will be displayed. Her aim is to create environmental awareness by creating products that are exclusively green. The on-going quest remains that of providing job creation and training people to see how materials can be used and reused to make completely new, yet environmentally friendly products.

To this end, Margaret makes use of natural resources, which are free and low in cost. For example, the elements of rain, water and sunlight are incorporated into the production process.

For her this is a lifestyle choice and she firmly believes that by educating poorer communities, who are the most cash-strapped, they will benefit more from understanding the value behind adopting the principles of conserving nat-

ural resources such as water harvesting etc.

Throneroom Living & Projects recently exhibited its wares at the inaugural Cape Whale Coast Mini-Indaba that was held at the Marine Hotel in Hermanus.

This networking opportunity that saw a number of tour operators gathering, has resulted in an influx of orders, further adding to the company’s growing bottom line and continued success.

Margaret Motsoene is indeed a woman of substance – she is a glowing example to others that by effectively using opportunities presented and applying oneself accordingly, there is no limit to what can be achieved. ) For more information on Throneroom Living & Projects you can contact Margaret Motsoene on email: margaretmotsoene@ gmail.com or 082 695 4605 / 072 690 7928.

Rotary Family Health Days: Big in every sense of the word

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Media support for awareness of the campaign is vital; this will come from the SABC, the national public broadcaster, along with Media 24 and other groups around the country.

Rotarians for Family Health & Aids Prevention (RFHA) is the convener and managing partner of the programme.

A project on this scale cannot happen without commitment and sacrifice from many individuals. “It is the dedication and hard work of all partners, but particularly the volunteer aspect of many Rotarians on the ground, that have made this campaign such a huge success,” says Sue Paget, Southern Africa Programme Director of Rotary Family Health Days.

The effects of the campaign will be felt long after the last volunteers have gone home. In bringing together so many South Africans from all walks of life to work as one, Rotary Family Health Days contribute to building a legacy of social cohesion that will ultimately improve the quality of life for everyone. “It’s hard work,” says DG 9400 David Grant. “But it is absolutely worth it.”

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This year’s Rotary Family Health Days campaign in South Africa will be big in every sense of the word.

It spans three Rotary districts: 9400, 9370 and 9350. It brings together many volunteers and health care workers across the private and public sector.

It is also a formal partnership with national government, which has included Rotary Family Health Days on its national calendar. This is a first!

Inspired by US Rotarian Marion Bunch, this will be the third Rotary Family Health Day campaign in South Africa, and the biggest ever.

From 7-9 October, the organisers aim to provide free health screenings and immunisations to up to 75 000 community members at an estimated 140 sites around the country. (This campaign is also being held in Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana.)

Rotary Family Health Days 2015 is an example of public-private partnership at its best. Public-private partnerships are essential for solving the challenges faced by society. Neither government nor the private sector can tackle these on their own. The logistics for the sites will be provided by the national Department of Health with support from Rotary volunteers, while sponsorship is provided by

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Competing to solve Maths

Back from left are Gerhard Smit (social development, Overstrand Municipality), Jacques du Plessis (Aqunion), Willem Briers (Aqunion), Rowan Yearsley (Aqunion) and Eugene Vosloo (Aqunion). Front: Louise Vosloo (Aqunion), Michelle Hamman (Aqunion), Mayor Nicolette Botha Guthrie, Cornie Rode (Yomelelani general manager) and Ndlali Sonkwele (senior teacher).

PAPI SETOUTO The Mathematics problem-solving competition is in its second year.

The main objective behind this competition is to develop thinking and reasoning skills of learners to solve maths problems. Participants were learners from Grade 1, 2, 4 and 5. Learners received certificates.

Learners who took part in the competition included Emihle Fanta, Nondumiso Momo and Siziphiwe Ntlaningeshe

Abalone business gives back JAN-HENDRIK COETZER Aqunion, a local abalone farming business, has as a community outreach programme started a project at the Hou Moed centre in Zwelihle where they will be renovating the dilapidated buildings in order to extend the existing Yomelelani Early Childhood Development Centre.

“With this project we will increase the capacity of the centre to accommodate an additional 90 children. Construction started on 24 August and is estimated to be completed by April 2016,” says Jacques du Plessis, managing director of Aqunion. The project will cost an estimated R1,2 million.

Aqunion would also like to thank the Overstrand Municipality for assisting them.

According to Gerhard Smit from Social Development at the Overstrand Municipality, when he first met up with Du Plessis, he had no idea that it would result in some-

thing like this.

“Early Childhood Development (ECD) is widely regarded as a key social development intervention that can address two of the country’s biggest challenges, namely poverty and inequality. More than half of the Hou Moed centre was empty and was not really usable because of a major damp issue and some other structural issues.

“The centre is located in Ward 5, which is also home to one of the biggest informal settlements in the Overstrand. Besides the 90 more children that will be able to attend the centre, the new centre will also create job opportunities for at least seven new ECD practitioners.

“This is a remarkable example of a social corporate investment initiative that will have a sustainable impact on the children’s lives, the community and society in general for years to come.”

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Lukhanyo Primary educators who attended the competition include, from left, principal Morris Tshabalala, Yoliswa Zantsi, Phelisa Maphoyi, Fundiswa Mgwedane, Lulama Mncanca, Funeka Magabela and Ruth Mfundisi

Robbers steal keys, then break into school A struggle that ensued over car keys led to a man being stabbed twice in the left arm and the chest. He managed to drive himself to the Hermanus hospital where he was treated and discharged. A criminal case has been opened at Zwelihle police station.

In August, James Fortuin, a janitor at Zwelihle Primary School, was awoken by a noise outside his house.

Upon investigation, he said he was approached by three men, one of whom was armed, and they commanded him to be silent. According to Fortuin, the men demanded cash and his cellphone.

“Just then, one of them demanded my car keys, and frantically searched for valuables in the car, finding about R1 500 inside it.”

Fortuin said it was when they wanted to leave with the car keys, that he put up resistance.

He said during the scuffle, they got hold of the car keys, but other keys were separated from the batch of keys.

Fortuin said later he discovered that the robbers had also fled with keys to the main entrance and administration block of the school.

Then on Monday night, unknown thieves broke into the administrative block and made away with the microwave, kettle, radio, coffee, tea and sugar at school.

Fortuin suspects that the same people who robbed him of the school keys broke into the school.

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Heritage Day does have meaning Heritage Day is dedicated to embracing our diversity in a way the country knows best, but it seems our country has more differences than common aspirations.

Nevertheless, Kasi Vision’s MOSEKI SETOUTO asked Kasilanders what the day means to them.

Mujahid George with live band “On the Move” at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town.

XOLELWA HANDI: Heritage is about who you are, she says. It’s a celebration of one’s traditions and customs. “It reminds us of our culture and African belief systems that connect us to our roots. It makes me a South African woman.”

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PHUMZA CITWA: Believes the day is about reviving African people’s deep sense of their roots. “People celebrate this day by wearing African attire according to their cultures, displaying and enjoying various African foods.” Heritage day encourages South Africans across the spectrum to celebrate their culture and beliefs and traditions in the wider context of a nation to which all should belong to. It not only refers to our historical inheritance, creative expression and dances, but also embraces the various languages in our cultural milieu.

KHONZIKAZI MANANGA: “Our indigenous African traditional music, dance, food and attire of various ethnic groups within South Africa define who were are as Africans.”

NONQABA THYEME: She regards the day as a celebration for all to commemorate their own cultural roots.“One of the aims is to encourage the youth to celebrate our shared heritage, respect and tolerance between different cultures and be part of a united future in South Africa.”

BONAKELE MAVATA: “The day is about preserving my identity and origin, because knowing my origins paves the way to my destiny. Our beautiful country is rich in cultural diversity. Broadly, it should reaffirm the spirit of ‘Ubuntu’, incorporating respect for elders, our value systems and our relationship to each other.”

NTOMBIZETHU MADUBEDUBE: Children should be taught about the African religious systems and important rituals on the African calendar, and to express them through attire, food and drink.

SIPHELELE MTHOLO: Heritage reminds us of who we are and our origin. People have diverse cultures and customs that ultimately must be portrayed. “Heritage recognises all aspects of South African culture, including their creative expressions, historical inheritance, language, dance, food and the land we live in.”

Exciting line­up at ‘Chasing Time’ social evening Mujahid George, wellknown R&B and Pop recording artist, actor, presenter and model, will be one of the artists performing at the Grobbelaar Hall on Friday 25 September during the “Chasing Time” social evening sponsored by the Hermanus Times.

Other artists include Idols finalist Lyndle Kearns, Alen the Singing Car Guard and the band Chasing Time.

Mujahid, also an Idols finalist in 2010, was born and raised in the Bo-Kaap. He made his mark in early 2000 with his major cover version of Simply the Best, a cover of the diva Tina Turner. After being invited to perform for the King of Malaysia twice, for the 50th and 51st anniversaries of the country’s independence, Mujahid has made a mark in the local music industry.

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Judy Boucher (well-known international singer) and Mujahid George. giving back to the community by performing for the under-privileged and supporting many shelters for abused women, children and orphans.

He is also set to release his own music video, CD and DVD soon. ) The doors open at 19:30 and tickets are R80 at the door or you can buy tickets at the Hermanus Times office.

For more information, contact Kim Solomons on 021 853 0211.

Opportunity for unemployed mothers The Clothing Bank, based at 14 Arum Street in the Hermanus Industrial area, will have an open day on 30 September at 10:00 for new participants who would like to enrol.

The Clothing Bank provides unemployed mothers with an alternative to finding formal employment by empowering them to become self-employed business women.

Our vision is to inspire, skill and support mothers to eradicate poverty in their lives.

Our mission is to empower unemployed mothers through enterprise development so that they can become financially and socially independent.

Our model is uniquely holistic as we embrace the whole woman and work on ensuring that she has the mind-set and tools that are needed to manage a sustainable business.

We ensure, through our threestage recruitment process, that we recruit the people who are self-motivated and are willing to put in the hard work needed on their journey towards financial and social independence.

After the initial open day, where participants register and complete a short questionnaire, successful candidates are invited to attend a twoday Organisational Intelligence evaluation session.

During this evaluation various competencies are measured and the successful candidates are then offered a position on the programme.

We are looking for women who are: Unemployed mothers with dependants under the age of 18 years, SA citizens, eager to learn, self-motivated, hard working and can speak, read and write in English.

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We are looking for women who are: Unemployed mothers with dependants under the age of 18 years, SA citizens, eager to learn, self motivated, hard working and can speak, read and write in English.

The Clothing Bank empowers unemployed women through skills development and offers the opportunity to earn an income during the 2 year enterprise development training.

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South Africa’s spontaneous cellist, Francois le Roux, aka Ha!Man, performed in front of super-excited learners at the Hermanus Waldorf School on Monday. The learners held three casual days where they paid R5 each to wear casual clothes as a fundraiser initiative to be able to bring Ha!Man to the school for one of his fantastic performances.

These wives support each other PAPI SETOUTO Wives in Progress is a group of married women who started in Cape Town in August 2014.

Then called Amakhosikazi, the inspiration behind this initiative, according to Nosiphelele Mshenxiswa, was to provide the women with a platform to discuss marital challenges faced by them and offer advice.

Mshenxiswa said: “This group provides married wives with a platform to discuss the ins and outs of their marriages, marital stress and other problems associated with marriage.

“We are able to support each other better, we offer advice and deal with our problems collectively, as opposed to isolation, and also socialise.”

The women also hold cellphone supplication sessions if anyone of them calls in with a dilemma.

Members of the group are, back from left, Nolitha Sicetsha, Nosiseko Mpemba, Nosphelele Mshenxiswa, Nosakhe Mavata, Smanye Boji and Nobuntu Boyisi. In front are, from left, Iviwe Tyelinzima, Unakho Hobana, Zusakhe Makonza and Sange Tom. PHOTO: PAPI SETOUTO

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tVictors Desmond Tutu display their winnings after beating Excelsior in the final

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esmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School are the Western Cape under-19 Kay Motsepe Schools Cup provincial soccer champions after beating Excelsior 1-0 in the final at the Nyanga Stadium on the weekend.

This means they will be going to the national finals of the competition for the second successive year and they get a chance to redeem themselves after they made an early exit at the nationals last year.

Last year the school was the Western Cape provincial runner up, which qualified them for the nationals, but according to the team manager, Xolisa Nzima, their lack of experience cost them at that level and they finally finished in 16th position.

“We were taken by surprise at the nationals last year,” he said. “The boys did not anticipate how competitive the game was at that level and how fast-paced other schools played soccer. We saw how much we need to improve if we want to win this tournament, and this year we decided to take what we learnt from last year and come back and redeem ourselves, which is what we have done.”

This year’s team is a combination of old and new players, and Nzima said the older hands have been guiding the young ones.

“They know the ins and outs of this tournament, and are sharing this with the new players. The team has been working very well together and communicating well, on and off the field. They are also more dedicated and focused. We have a crop of boys that are very talented and they know what they want out of

this tournament and they are working towards achieving the goal.”

One thing is for sure, believes Nzima, that the team will definitely be better prepared. “We are training at the local gym to build fitness levels, and I have brought in a young assistant coach, Sizwe Jack, who plays for a local team and has been a great help in bringing the team together.”

“Since he took over, we have been qualifying and reaching levels we have never reached before,” Nzima said. “The team is able to relate to him because he’s the same age as them, and the players trust him. He has built a close bond with the team, they respect one another and they get along very well.”

The Western Cape provincials went well, Nzima feels.

“Of all the games, I thought that the final game against Excelsior High School was by far the toughest. We managed to beat them, but I think that Excelsior was a much tougher opponent than the rest of the teams.”

As provincial champions, the school has won R100 000 to use to fund projects that will benefit the school and surrounding community. Nzima said they still have to meet to discuss how they will be using it, as there is a lot that needs to be done at the school. He hopes some of the money can be used for sports equipment.

Western Cape Provincial finals results.

Thembalethu 0 vs Beaufort West 2 Ilingelethu 0 vs Qhayiyia 0 Desmond Tutu 1 vs Beaufort West 1 Excelsior 5 vs Qhayiya 0 Desmond Tutu 4 vs Ilingelethu 0 Excelsior 1 vs Beaufort West 0

Beaufort West 2 vs Ilingelethu 0 Final - Excelsior 0 vs Desmond Tutu 1

A Desmond Tutu High School player(yellow) makes a run against their rivals

A Desmond Tutu High School player dazzles the crowds with his on ball skills.