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he past seven months have been tough for most people but Sipho Njengezi found a way to turn his recent four months in a local shelter into a development opportunity. Now a resident of Clovelly, the young artist and fitness instructor is building his career one stone and one sunrise at a time. Sipho is making a name for himself in both the arts and fitness world; as the man creating balanced-rock formations in St James and as the fitness instructor behind Sunrise Sessions with Sipho. While things are looking up for him now, that is not how his journey began. Sipho, abandoned in Johannesburg as a baby, was later taken in by a foster family and brought to Cape Town. In his early school career, he was enrolled at Boy’s Town in Kenilworth and later attended Batavia School of Skills in Lansdowne. All the while in and out of orphanages, he showed promise as a rugby player at Batavia and displayed natural leadership abilities which led to him being elected head boy. After he matriculated in 2017, he decided that in 2018 he would pursue rugby at Western Province Rugby Academy after securing a year-long bursary at the academy. He ended up spending much of his free time practising his beloved sport there while studying to achieve a training certificate at the High Performance Training College in Claremont. In 2019, however, he spent most of his time in a home for people older than 18. “Other than getting my learner’s license, I did nothing,” he says.
Sipho Njengezi and Andy Watts with the specially made stone formations for Three Ships Whisky Master’s Collection online sale.
This year saw Sipho’s circumstances deteriorate further when he tried to leave the home during the initial Covid-19 national lockdown. “The police just left me at the robots (in Observatory) and I slept on the streets that night. Well, I didn’t sleep, but I was out there all night and got to see how it is to be homeless,” he says. The following day, authorities assisted his move to The Haven Night Shelter in Kalk Bay.
“I’d been staying in Kalk Bay in a shelter for four months,” Sipho says, during which time he saw an artist building intricate stone formations. “I was mesmerised by the skill and care that he took with each step of the structure,” he says, adding that the technique the artist used to balance each stone and the calmness he showed were especially intriguing. He then spent time watching, talking to and learning from the
man until, he says, “I knew that I could create my own formations from the stones and rocks above the beach.” Sipho says the patience he needed to put together the structures would allow him to go into a meditative state. “It gave me perspective and purpose and I found myself looking forward to creating my artworks each day. People were drawn to the formations and would spend hours watching me.”
Having attracted crowds of locals who would watch him create his works, he gained the support of the community and then launched his Sunrise Sessions mid-September. “The sessions are held at Dalebrook tidal pool in St James. On different days I offer different workouts that work different parts of your body. Training is definitely my passion and the stone art is my hobby and part of my wellness regime,” Sipho says, adding that the rock balancing brings in a new aspect of physical training for him. “It helps me with mental strength and I build muscle. It’s a form of meditation that clears my mind. I feel great while I’m creating the rock formations.” During this time, he caught the eye of Three Ships Whisky. He was then commissioned to create a piece at the whisky’s Master’s Collection annual online sale on Tuesday 20 October. “It was such a good experience. I was the youngest guy there and it was so great to work with people of different ages and cultures and to learn about the whisky. “It was easy to work in a studio environment too because there was no wind and no other interference. “I really appreciate the opportunity and I learned so much from being part of this production,” he says. The one-of-a-kind stone formation will stand in the picturesque setting of the Norval Foundation at Steenberg Estate. Now, with a focus on training and fitness, he continues to give locals a great workout on the beach to get them ready for the Cape Town beach holiday season. V To find out more, search Fitness with Sipho Njengezi on Facebook, use the hashtag #sunrisesessionwithsipho or call him on 060 326 5585.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Prison needs public help Pollsmoor Correctional Centre is looking for the family of an inmate who died while in custody. South African-born Andile Mosana (registration number 2204 99 149) died of natural causes on Thursday 6 August. The deceased previously stayed at 29 Pakadilly Court in Sea Point. Pollsmoor officials have followed all possible avenues to locate his family. The detective from Sea Point police station who arrested the deceased also tried to trace the family without success. V Any person with information regarding the deceased should call the Pollsmoor prison on 021 700 7811.
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hat would never happen to my child,” is a thought many so often grasp at when they hear or read of a child who drowned but, according to ChildSafe, child drownings happen more often than one thinks. In a media statement released this month, the injury prevention unit based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, says not all drownings are captured to reflect the true burden on child injury and health. “This is because most of the child drowning incidents lead to death which hospital and any health facilities will not be able to put in their records. Regardless, there is little focus on these preventable injuries and causes of deaths in South African communities,” says Yolande Baker, executive director for ChildSafe. The non-profit organisation (NPO) states drowning is the second leading cause of death in children in the country. Children under the age of 15 years account for 30% of all fatal drownings, with the highest numbers of death in children under the age of five years. It is further estimated that for every death by drowning, there is one survivor of near-drowning which can be emotionally traumatic for the child. “Even so, there are still children who survive near-drowning who develop to secondary drowning normally occurring between 15 minutes and 96 hours after near-drowning,” Baker adds. Secondary drowning is when fluid fills the lungs, causing deterioration of the respiratory function, swelling of the brain, permanent brain damage and even death. ChildSafe warns that drowning is a fast
and silent killer. There can be little screaming, splashing and waving. Once underwater, a child can lose consciousness after 90 to 120 seconds. Irreversible brain damage occurs after four to six minutes of submersion. “Typically, childhood drowning happens when children are left unattended in or near water. A child can drown in as little as 4cm of water. Depending on age, swimming pools, buckets with water and toilets are hazards found at home where children can drown. Canals, ditches, vleis, rivers, dams and the sea are outside home water hazards that can lead to drowning in children,” explains Baker. The NPO provides the following advice on how to prevent drowning: . Teach children, whatever their age, to always respect the water. . Teach children at an early age how to swim. . Children must always wear a life jacket when in water, and those with special needs should be provided with the right life jacket (adaptive life jacket) that meets their needs and should be supportive and comfortable. . Children with special needs are most likely not able to swim independently so they should always have an elder/caregiver/parent with them, around and in water. . Actively supervise your children when near water At home: . Never leave a small child alone in a bath. . Always cover water-filled containers or buckets or with a tight lid. Immediately empty them after use. . Always support babies in the bath to avoid them slipping under the water.
. Keep the toilet doors closed and the toilet lids down when you have children at home. . Even if you do not have children, your neighbour’s children can drown in your pool; the law requires that pools should be fenced off from the road or a neighbour’s property. At swimming pools: . Restrict access to pools by fencing your pool with a self-closing latch. . Cover your swimming pool with a water/pool safety net and ensure that there are no large gaps that small children can get through. . Discourage riding tricycles or bicycles near pools. . Discourage running and playing games near water. . Equip your pool with basic rescue devices, such as a ring buoy/float on a rope. When at the beach, a river or canals: . Do not let your children swim when there is a warning sign or when there is strong or rip currents. . When you have children with you only visit a beach that has lifeguards on duty. . Do not let children use floating objects, toys at the beach or on dams. Baker says it is important to remember that children with cognitive disorders are often drawn to water and have difficulties in understanding that it can be dangerous. “Even children who can swim are at risk of drowning and they should not swim alone or allow younger children into the water,” she says. V For more information on prevention of drowning, call ChildSafe on 021 685 5208 or please visit www.childsafe.org.za.
New bylaw to protect reserves and visitors A new bylaw to ensure the safety of visitors at local nature reserves and to protect and preserve the reserve was approved by the City of Cape Town’s Council on Thursday 29 October. The City’s 23 nature reserves, which comprise a total area of 17 035 hectares, have been proclaimed in terms of the National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act (Nempaa) and the City is the designated management authority. To support and expand this footprint, the City also manages 16 parks in terms of a biodiversity agreement. These sites comprise another 381 hectares. The protected areas provide important ecosystems and are home to unique biodiversity. They contribute to Cape Town’s future sustainability and resilience to climate change. The City’s Mayco member for spatial planning and environment Marian Nieuwoudt says the new Nature Reserves By-law will enable the City to fulfil its Nempaa obligations and ensure that protected areas are
utilised by learners, tourists, volunteers and Capetonians in a sustainable manner. “Currently, the City of Cape Town’s 23 nature reserves are managed in terms of the National Nature Reserve Regulations. Once promulgated, the Nature Reserves Bylaw will allow the City to improve efficiency, and to enforce these regulations more vigorously through the municipal court system and the issuing of compliance notices,” says Nieuwoudt. She adds: “Thousands of people visit our nature reserves every month. They want a safe space, and an environment that contributes to the pleasure and enjoyment of being in nature. We have a responsibility towards these visitors but we also have a duty to ensure that we preserve our nature reserves for future generations, and that the activities taking place in these areas are sustainable and not harmful to the environment.” In accordance with the Nature Reserves Bylaw: . Management of the City’s nature re-
serves will be regulated. . Access is prescribed to nature reserves, entrance and access points, uses, and the conditions under which an area may be closed to the public. . Certain activities are prohibited, including the feeding and hunting of animals, removal of precious and endangered plants in reserves, dumping and littering and playing loud music. . Certain activities such as filming, tours, events, research, the flying of drones, rock climbing and so forth require pre-authorisation. . Voluntary safety officers may be appointed by the existing protected area advisory committees to issue verbal or written instructions to visitors. . Peace officers may issue fines for visitors contravening the bylaw or instruct them to leave the reserve. . Nature reserves are open from sunrise to sunset, and the by-law requires visitors to always carry their entry permit for inspection, unless access to the reserve is free.
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ith 76 medical schemes listed on the Council for Medical Schemes’s (CMS) website, there can be no doubt that the health industry equates to big business. But, as with any billion-rand industry, there is also a huge opportunity for fraud, wastage and abuse (FWA). CMS, the statutory body established by the Medical Schemes Act to provide regulatory supervision of private health financing through medical schemes, estimates that 15% of claims in the healthcare industry contain some element of fraud wastage and abuse. While the tendency of medical scheme members, scoffing at high premiums, to place this in the “Why should I care?” category, does exist, Bonitas medical aid and Discovery Health say they really should. People’s Post recently reached out to both these medical schemes – the two largest in South Africa – to ask how prevalent FWA is and how widespread repercussions are. Bonitas answered, saying considering that medical schemes are not for profit and are owned by their members, fraudulent activities impact funds to pay for claims and can contribute towards increased premiums. In short, it has a direct impact on every member of the scheme. Discovery Health agrees: “Undoubtedly, fraudulent activity and billing abuse is a threat to the cost and sustainability of healthcare funding. Estimates show that fraud, waste and billing abuse cost medical aid schemes several billion rands every year in funds that could be used to pay for the critical needs of our medical aid members.”
Checks and balances Although Discovery emphasises that the vast majority of healthcare providers are honest, hard-working, highly ethical professionals, forensic investigations have revealed that there is a small minority of healthcare providers who attempt to defraud medical schemes. Discovery estimates that R1.7 billion of its members’ money is lost to fraudulent claims per year. According to Bonitas, waste and abuse is far higher than fraud and is more easily quantifiable in terms of values as it is usually a clear contravention of tariff codes or a rule that exists. Most of the common practices include billing for services not rendered (over-billing), using incorrect codes for services (at a higher tariff), waiving of deductibles and/or copayments, billing for a non-covered service as a covered one, unnecessary or false pre-
Tips to prevent fraud Bonitas advises the following steps to prevent medical scheme fraud. . Keep your personal medical scheme details (such as your membership number) private. . Check your medical scheme statements to make sure that all claims are correct and that you actually received the services you are being charged for. . Keep your membership card safe.
scribing of drugs and corruption due to kickbacks and bribery. Bonitas has two levels of checks – namely managed care protocols and treatment guidelines – in place which it checks against in terms of how much the procedure should cost and its FWA initiatives which identify irregularities. The codes assigned to services play a huge role in sniffing out fraudulent activities. Bonitas explains that every medical treatment and diagnosis has a specific code called an ICD 10 code associated with it. “This is a coding system developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which translates the written description of medical and health information into standard ICD 10 codes. These are important as it allows the scheme to identify the code of the healthcare service you require and to make sure payment is made.”
Funds recovered Bonitas uses dedicated functional areas which analyses a set of data by applying various algorithms over a period to identify “outliers” or abnormal data compared. These outliers are then scored in terms of the probability of the data being fraudulent. For example, the system analyses all GP claims, compares them and if one set of claims stands out in the data set it is scored according to a level of difference in the claiming pattern. The results are referred to a forensic analyst, using a case management system, to review these high scoring outliers. Using these stringent forensic and positive claim change behaviour, Bonitas says it is estimated that the fund saved over R400 million for the period January 2016 to September 2019. This money is invested back into the fund. Discovery says it too has invested substantially in eliminating FWA in healthcare. Efforts include the deployment of a specialised team of over 100 analysts and professional investigators as well as proprietary forensic software that uses sophisticated algorithms to analyse claims data and identify unusual claim patterns. Over the past four years, between 2016 and 2019, Discovery has recovered or saved approximately R2.1 billion as a result of fraud and forensics activities. With regard to how monies recovered as a result of fraud or abuse are allocated, Discovery says 100% of all recoveries are returned directly to the medical scheme, to the benefit of all members of the scheme. Where the fraud recovery can be accurately linked to a specific claim by a specific member, the recovery is allocated back to that member to ensure a restoration of benefits and limits, if relevant. Reporting fraud Should members suspect there has been an overcharge, Bonitas advises that members contact the hospital or doctor directly to query an account and ask for an explanation, breakdown and the ICD codes and the costs. If they suspect fraud, then they should report this to their medical scheme so that this can be investigated.
Aspiring chefs or those wanting a change of career could win the chance to see their dreams come true by entering the Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Chef Talent Scout Competition. Up for grabs are six bursaries amounting to R740 000, including the main prize of a three-year bursary towards the study of the school’s advanced culinary arts programme valued at R200 000. The other five prizes will be one-year bursaries for a professional chef programme or professional patisserie programme, awarded to regional finalists to study at one of Capsicum Culinary Studio’s six campuses across the country – Boksburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria and Johannesburg. To enter the competition, contestants must create a dish – sweet or savoury – using a red capsicum pepper or any other red ingredient; take a good, clear photo of the finished dish and upload it onto their Instagram page, tagging @Capsicumcooking and using the hashtag #CapsicumTalent. Entrants must be 17 years of age or older. The competition closes at midnight on
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“The concept has proven effective at scale in Costa Rica with a full-scale plant processing over 50 tons of Eco-activists are calling on plastic per day, and is bethe government to devise ing trialled in SA and the protocols and respond on US,” he adds. urgent environmental isLast year, Deon Robsues, like the nurdle spillbertze, CRDC South Africa age, which is being felt not lead partner, said the posonly in Cape Town but fursibilities for usage of the ther west on the South Afplastic brick were illumirican coastline. For now, nated. however, local non-gov- Nurdles found at Muizenberg beach. “What we’re doing is takernment and non-profit orPHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES ing the (problem) plastic ganisations (NGOs and and embedding it into a NPOs) are taking it upon themselves to save building product – it doesn’t have to be a the ocean and its animals. brick, it could be a curbstone, it could be conLast week, Aaniyah Omardien of the Beach crete pipes, it could be any cement/concrete Co-op told People’s Post that, according to her product. So, you’re adding value and embedsources, nurdles have been washing up on ding it, you’re lowering the carbon footprint, beaches from Kommetjie all the way to Plet- you’re creating jobs,” Robbertze explained. tenberg Bay (“What the nurdle?”, 27 October). “And everyone speaks about ‘end of life’, The Pristine Earth Collective, a NGO dedi- but there’s no end of life to this product becated to eliminating single-use plastics in cause in 60 years if that house needs to be broSouth Africa, has decided to put the wildlife- ken down, you can crush it up and do it again. threatening nurdles to good use as part of a And there’s no deterioration in the strength pilot project that was first introduced in of the product.” South Africa last year. According to Van der Schyff, this is the best George van der Schyff, director at the Col- solution for the nurdle problem. This, he exlective, explains: “The retrieved nurdles will plains, is because: “They cannot be reused or be taken to the Center of Regenerative Design go into the recycling supply stream, so, sadly, and Collaboration (CRDC) pilot plant at Cape the only other alternative is landfill, which Concrete in Blackheath where, using a pat- is simply not an option in our eyes.” ented formula, the nurdles will join seven Nurdles are still being collected to prevent types of discarded plastics to be extruded into animals from ingesting them as food, among a building aggregate, making up 10-15% of other reason, and will be used for the plastic concrete blocks and pipes.” brick project. In simpler terms, the nurdles will be turned They can be dropped off at Cape Radd, into the “environmentally-friendly” concrete Shark Spotters, Two Oceans Aquarium, Komused to make the much-talked-about plastic metjie Surf Shop, Pisces Dive Centre and brick – not to be confused with the eco-brick Beach Blanc Café with your name and the (plastic-stuffed cooldrink bottles). name of the beach on which they were found, Van der Schyff explains that this plastic in- to document the scope of the problem. clusive formula “makes them lighter and V Visit Pristine Earth Collective at pristinecollective.com stronger with no corrosive properties”. or the Beach Co-op on Facebook for more information.
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SELF-IMAGE
‘All bodies are beach bodies’ SAMANTHA LEE JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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shapes, weights and sizes are able to be themselves and not hide away just because someone else is uncomfortable with how they look,” she says. “More so a space for plus-sized women to embrace their bodies and wear swimsuits with confidence, regardless of what society deems acceptable. The aim of this event is for anyone who has had to deal with body or fat-shaming and name calling as well as people who actually bully others because of how they look.” The dance challenge was a precurser to the annual Pool Honeys and Thick Thighs cookout to be hosted by Differently Beautiful and Phatt Society on Saturday 5 December. The event was inspired by Smith’s own negative experiences at pool parties and beaches. “The Phatt Cookout Pool Party event, will have a sea of plus-sized bloggers, motivaters, and everyday curvy females who will get to dance, lounge, take gorgeous selfies, and swim without feeling the need to cover up. This party won’t just be about having a good time – it will be about creating a space for women to feel good about their bodies,” says Smith. “We want women to first find their confidence here, I wish to continue to show women that sexy has no size, clearly, we need this community and body-positive events like these to show the world that all bodies are good bodies.” V For tickets or more information, contact Melissa Smith on 081 796 9892 or dbphatt@gmail.com. Tickets to the cookout are also available via Quicket.
ikini-clad women of all shapes and sizes turned heads for all the right reasons during a Jerusalema Dance Challenge at Muizenberg Beach. At the turn of the new month, on Sunday 1 November, the dozen Phatt Society and Differently Beautiful ambassadors set out with the aim of drawing attention to body positivity as part of the organisations ongoing #BodyLiberation movement (Phatt and fabulous, People’s Post, 13 October). Melissa Smith, founder of Differently Beautiful and Phatt Society, and the team of plus-sized women were eager to participate in this challenge. “It is not expected from plus-sized women to do the challenge but we had one vision. We are here to express ourselves as differently thick women, with equal flexibility and movement,” she says. Smith says the challenge has never been done by a group of plus-sized women in this fashion and supporters cheered the women on at the beach. Elmarie Redelinghuys (28), one of the participants, says she auditioned to be part of the event after seeking help while suffering from depression. “I was not sure of what I was getting myself into, but the requirements for the challenge was to be able to dance in a bathing suit and be confident and comfortable.” For Redelinghuys, from Eersteriver, participating in the challenge made her feel unstoppable and accepted among her kind of society again. Women travelled from as far as Worcester and Grabouw to be part of the event. This initiative forms part of an ongoing campaign to get women to feel comfortable in their own skin. “As part of my EmpowHER Campaign, I felt the need to create an environment where females will be proud to represent the ideal Differently thick women put it all out there while taking on world where all people of all the Jerusalema Challenge on Sunday 1 November.
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First-time home owners overjoyed RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com
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he last remaining vacant units in the City of Cape Town’s multi-million rand Masiphumelele Phase four housing project have officially been filled, with new and first-time homeowners expressing their appreciation for their new abodes. On Tuesday 27 October, the final 34 beneficiaries received the keys to their new apartments in the gated complex. The project, which is now home to 227 beneficiaries, began in 2017, according to mayor Dan Plato. According to the City, the R85 million used for the development included allocations for bulk earthworks; internal civil engineering services for the provision of water, sanitation and roads; electricity reticulation and street lighting; and formal, beneficiary-owned houses. Beneficiary Sheila Sizane, who celebrated her 50th birthday on Friday 6 November, described making the move from her previous domestic situation to her new one as a blessing. “I’m feeling so, so happy. Today is another day for me and I say, ‘Thank you, God’. I have been living here in Masi for 22 years – I’m originally from Graaff Reinet. I’ve got four kids and a grandson, so we’re a family of six, but before this, we were living in a place with 11 people,” she explained. “It was hard because it was only two bedrooms, a kitchen, a small two-in-one lounge and one toilet. Can you imagine? Eleven people! Now I say, ‘Thank you,
God!’ I’m going to have my own bathroom, I’m going to have my own house and my own keys.” Sizane added that this year was especially difficult, with lockdown putting a halt on her money-saving efforts. “It was hard to save money for a house,” Sizane said. Another resident who received her keys on the day and began moving in was Gladys Vani (72). She is her family’s breadwinner. “I feel so good! I’m happy! I used to rent a place in Masi and no one was working in my house, and I only get the grant from the government. This is the first house I’ve ever owned and I feel good,” she told People’s Post. According to a statement from the City: “This housing project has seen some of Cape Town’s most vulnerable residents from the approved target areas, including Masiphumelele’s wetland informal settlement, become first-time property owners.” Proportional representation (PR) councillor for subcouncil 19 Patricia Franke – representing the councillor for ward 69, Felicity Purchase – on the day of the handovers, echoed a similar sentiment. “What we’ve heard from the people – especially from the wetlands – is after 15 or 20 years waiting on the database, they’re in a house today. I think the joy they show and the appreciation is evident and they’re saying they are going to look after their houses.” Plato said the project was only possible with the support of the community and dedication from the City’s teams.
Ntombovuyo Dyantyi (middle) accepts the keys to her new home from mayor Dan Plato (left) and Mayco member for human settlements Malusi Booi. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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Living with diabetes during Covid-19 SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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iabetes is the second highest cause of natural deaths in South Africa but the condition is manageable. In Statistics South Africa’s most recent mortality report released in 2016, as many as 5.5% of all natural deaths can be attributed to diabetes; only 1% lower than the leading killer: tuberculosis (TB). By last year, the number of patients recorded to be living with diabetes in the country was 4.5 million, according to the International Diabetes Federation of which South Africa is a member state. With the disease being listed as one of the main co-morbidities during the current Covid-19 pandemic, it had a dire impact on management and day-to-day life for those living with diabetes. According to the provincial health department, around 42% of diabetic patients who had contracted Covid-19 and been admitted to hospital had died as a result of the combination. Diabetes patient Alexis Abrahams says living with the condition is not the “death sentence it is made out to be”. “Diabetes is so common and, unfortunately, can also be hereditary. Most of my family on my father’s side have diabetes in varying degrees. Mine is manageable, but I have seen how easy it is for people to have strokes or faint because they do not manage it,” she says. “During the pandemic, I needed to be so careful about where I went because they made it clear that we are at higher risk. Covid-19 did not spare us entirely though. Many friends and family members contracted the virus over the months.”
Another diabetes patient Frank Maritz says he has lived with the condition for more than 20 years. “When I was younger, I lived a dangerous lifestyle. I would eat whatever I wanted, was happy to gain weight and did not care too much about stress or anything else. After having a slight stroke at the age of 47, I started to take my health more seriously. My condition is now under control and I am living a normal and full life,” he says. As a pensioner living with two comorbidities, the pandemic was a “scary time” for his family. “We are careful but we know no matter how careful we are, we are at risk. We pray to God every day to keep us safe. That is all we can do,” says Maritz. The provincial health department, in recognising the need for intensified care for patients with comorbidities, initially launched a project to focus on high-risk patients but have now added lower-risk diabetics as well. The project ensures that when diabetic patients test positive for Covid-19, the department makes daily contact with them. High-risk diabetics are encouraged to be admitted to a hospital in order to monitor their health. Since its inception, 356 high-risk diabetic patients have been contacted, and of these 122 have been admitted to hospital. Of these, 87 have been discharged, 14 are still in hospital while 11 passed away. This represents a 79.5% treatment success rate as this group is at a considerably higher risk for severe Covid-19 infection, says the department. “This focus on those people who are at the greatest risk of severe illness and death means that we are able to intervene early
Checking your blood-glucose levels regularly with a pinprick of blood in a mobile reader such as this one is part of effective diabetes management. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS and ensure that proper treatment is given. While it is still early, the results we have seen show that this focus is saving lives,” reads the statement. Those most at risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19 are persons over the age of 55 or any adult of any age with an underlying condition.
The most common comorbidities include diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, TB, HIV, chronic lung disease (for example asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis) or cancer and cancer treatment. V Should you be living with a comorbidity and be experiencing symptoms, call the provincial hotline on 080 928 4102 for assistance in arranging a test.
Understanding dementia in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In September, for World Alzheimer’s Month, Livewell encouraged understanding, stigma reduction and raised awareness around this common, yet devastating disease. According to Livewell, there are 10 warning signs and symptoms to look out for. As every individual may experience one or more of these signs to a different degree, if you notice any of them, see your general practitioner who can advise you on the next steps. . Memory loss that disrupts daily life. One of the most common signs of dementia, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking for the same information over and over, and increasingly needing to rely on aides. . Challenges in planning or when solving problems. Some people may experience changes in
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problem of finding the cause for her huge weight loss. Her dad, cursorily, mentioned that she missed her periods for about six months. I was obliged to exclude pregnancy. It turned out negative. She mentioned to me that she always had stomach pains. Her dad informed me that his daughter complained of stomach pains from the age of eight but they still haven't found a reason for it. I suspected that the child might be suffering from anxiety. After gentle probing, she mentioned that she was worried about her marks. She studies very hard to get good grades and gets very disappointed when she doesn't do as well as expected. I was glad that there was no parental pressure for her to well, because parental pressure is often a huge contributing cause for their depression and anxiety. I was most impressed by her comment that she wants to do well so that she can go to college and make a differencein her country. I was impressed because, at such a tender age, she had such compassion for the people of her country. I explained that she did not have her periods because of her stress and that it will be normal once she stops stressing. She felt relieved and encouraged when I told her that one doesn't have to be a genius to do good. I told her that I admired her for caring for the people in her country. Children need to be recognised and acknowledged for their good to qualities. It's a great moral booster and helps them to developtheir self-esteem.
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To me, this child, was a little gem that few adults can compare with, because of her compassion for her fellow beings. I could see her face light up when I told her that doing her best is good enough, because, I stressed that no one judges you by your grades but by your character. I mentioned to her that we don't have to be the best nor can we all be the best. It sufficient if we can just try our best. Modern society, especially the media, is guilty of making a big issue of being the top achiever. This type of attitude puts an enormous amount of pressure on our learners. A few positive words to the young lady and some words of advice to her dad made a complete difference to both of them. What was most important was that we identified that her weight loss was due to her worrying excessively and not due to a physical ailment. This example made me wonder how many children in the world suffer like this young child without being noticed and without being counselled. It certainly explained why fifty percent of the youth die through suicide from drug overdosesor hanging. I am sure there are many. The sad part is many of these children go from one health facility to the other looking for answers and, unfortunately, the diagnosis of anxiety or depression is rarely picked up in these children. This is because mental health, which ranks very high in the list of non-communicable diseases, is given the least attention in medical schools and in governmenthealth budgets.
mining colour or contrast, which may cause problems with driving. . New problems with words. People with dementia may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name. . Misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps. A person with dementia may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time. . Decreased or poor judgment. People with dementia may experience changes in judgment or decision making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay
less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. . Withdrawal from work or various social activities. A person with dementia may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favourite sports team or remembering how to complete a favourite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced. . Changes in mood and personality The mood and personalities of people with dementia can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone. If you or someone you care about is experiencing any of the 10 warning signs, consult a medical professional as soon as possible. Early diagnosis gives you a chance to seek treatment and plan for your future.
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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 10 November 2020
RETREAT | VRYGROND
Walks raise awareness RACINE EDWARDES
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uring the month of October, people all over the country commemorated Breast Cancer Awareness Month in their own way – and two local organisations were no exception, walking the talk for cancer month. Maranatha Morning Star Pentecostal Church, based in Retreat, hosted a breast cancer walk on Saturday 10 October to raise awareness of the disease. During the walk, the women of the church – who include seniors – walked from Muizenberg to St James, stopping along the way to show support for those affected by cancer. Breast cancer is regarded as the number one cancer affecting women in South Africa (“Cansa: high time for high tea”, People’s Post, 27 October). Bearing that statistic in mind and taking into account the number of women affected by cancer at the church, it was decided the walk was only fitting as part of their outreach programmes. Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation in Vrygrond also hosted
a breast cancer walk on Thursday 22 October. Children, their parents, students and staff – all in pink – handed out flyers and spoke to the community about the importance of early detection. They also encouraged men and women to check for breast cancer lumps, expelling the myth that the disease only affects women, and showed the local residents the correct way to do so. Kyle Luke Cupido, project manager at the foundation, said these initiatives were important to remind the country that there
Maranatha Morning Star Pentecostal Church congregants walked through Muizenberg to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Driving futures forward A subcouncil 18 initiative will see young people from Seawinds, Vrygrond and Lavender Hill taken through a programme to prepare them for their driver’s license tests. During the 2019/20 financial year, the driver’s license programme was established as part of the community action plan for the identified areas. The selection criteria was unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 with a valid learner’s license. A total of 50 people were selected. Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban management, said this initiative was welcomed by the City to empower young people. “One of the most sought-after skills by employers is the ability to operate a vehicle safely and legally. By equipping community members with these essential skills, backed up by a valid driver’s license, the City of Cape Town is helping to improve their employability.”
Shanen Rossouw, the councillor for ward 110 and chair of subcouncil 18, said the need for driver’s licenses was more than she expected. She will therefore be reprioritising projects in the 2021 January Adjustment Budget to the value of R250 000. The repurposing of funds will afford each of the 50 learner drivers 20 driving lessons; the booking fee for the tests; four photographs; car rental for the test date; and five extra lessons in the event of a retest, should they not be successful on their first attempt at passing their driver’s test. “I realised that I needed to expand the driver’s license programme to other parts of my ward, which are not included in the Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme (Murp) to afford young people in these communities, based on the same criteria as the last financial year, the opportunity to empower themselves with a driver’s license,” said Rossouw.
Muizenberg police need assistance in locating the whereabouts of 27-year-old Dezira Ernstzen. She was reported missing on Friday 9 October. Ernstzen was last seen in Military Heights, Military Road, at approximately 13:30 on Friday. She can be described as having an average build. She has black, brushed-back hair, brown eyes, a pointy nose and full lips. It is unknown exactly what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance, however, she was wearing a pair of peach Asics running shoes. She is, at times, mentally incoherent. For any further information, contact detective Const Benita Campher on 021 787 9000/9030.
Wednesday 11 November V Dido Valley: The SA Naval Museum will fire a 9-inch Rifled Muzzle Loader gun at 11:00 to commemorate Armistice Day. Access to the battery is via Dido Valley Road. From Fish Hoek, turn right at Harbour Bay Mall, then first left towards NBCD School and second left again. Proceed down the concrete road to Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS), where parking will be available. Spectators to be present by 10:30 sharp. Note entry at own risk, right of admission is reserved and Covid-19 protocols will be applicable. Enquiries: Commander Leon Steyn on 021 787 4622/4686. Tuesday 24 November V Noordhoek: The annual general meeting of Tears Animal Rescue will take place at 18:00
were other things to be highlighted, rather than the spread of Covid-19. “It’s been a very different year for all of us, where many people are just concerned over one thing. But we can’t forget about everything else we need to raise awareness over – especially a topic so relevant as breast cancer, the silent killer,” said Cupido. Both the foundation and the church, which celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, have a rich history of outreach initiatives.
at Café Roux, Noordhoek Farm Village. All Tears members and interested parties are encouraged to attend. For further details, call Tears on 021 785 4482 or email leone@tears.org.za. Thursday 26 November V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Valley Residents and Ratepayers’ Association is holding its quarterly general meeting at 17:30 and it is open to the general public. The topic of discussion will be the City of Cape Town’s climate-change strategy and will be presented by Amy Davison who heads up the climatechange section of the environmental planning and sustainability branch within the City’s environmental management department. To join the Zoom meeting, use: https:// us04web.zoom.usj/4150866282?pwd=ZnFFaGFF N3lQdzRUU2hjdE44QUVPZz09 or use meeting ID: 415 086 6282 and the passcode: 5b9dQv.
CRIME WRAP V Vrygrond: On Wednesday 28 October, Muizenberg police crime prevention unit (CPU) received information pertaining to the possible storage of ammunition at an address in Harmony Road. At 09:00, police approached the residence and after a thorough search, came across 196 rounds of live ammunition. The ammunition was located in a black bag in the dwelling and included some of the following calibres: 63 7.65mm, .44 38 special, 3 R5 rounds and various 9mm calibres. A 34-yearold man was arrested and detained at Muizenberg police station on charges of possession of unlicensed ammunition. V Muizenberg: From Friday 16 to Wednesday 21 October, Muizenberg police in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 41 people. During various operations, which included the searching of drug houses, stop-andsearches and vehicle checkpoints, one person was arrested for murder, two for possession of narcotics, one for dealing in narcotics, seven for housebreaking and theft, seven for theft, nine for assault common, five for robbery, four for domestic violence, one for possession of stolen property, one for drunken driving, one for crimen injuria, two for malicious damage to property and two for transgressing Covid-19 regulations. V Muizenberg: From Friday 9 to Wednesday 13 October, Muizenberg police arrested one person for possession of drugs, two persons were arrested for dealing in narcotics, one for theft out of motor vehicle, three for assault common, two for malicious damage to property, one for housebreaking and theft, one for robbery, three for domestic violence and one for crimen injuria. V Muizenberg: From Friday 9 to Wednesday 13 October, Muizenberg police arrested one person for possession of drugs, two persons were arrested for dealing in narcotics, one for theft out of motor vehicle, three for assault common, two for malicious damage to property, one for housebreaking and theft, one for robbery, three for domestic violence and one for crimen injuria.
Help identify body Muizenberg police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the body of an unknown male. On Tuesday 8 September, at approximately 06:40, the body of an unknown man was found on the railway line between Steenberg and False Bay railway stations. It appeared as if the deceased had slipped from an electric pylon and landed on the railway line. He was declared dead on the scene. The deceased, who can be described as a coloured male in his late thirties, was dressed in brown tracksuit pants, and a purple-and-blue striped T-shirt. Muizenberg police request that anybody with any information regarding the above, contact detective Sgt Milicent Teichardt on 082 411 2455. All information is treated with the strictest confidence.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 10 November 2020
ZABALAZA THEATRE FESTIVAL WINNER
Poetic work tackles GBV T
he Baxter’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival 2020 winner, First Accused, written and directed by Mava Silumko, will be performed at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, with six performances only, in November. The play was selected out of 36 productions at the 10th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival which was held in March, just days before lockdown and the national state of disaster were announced. First Accused looks at how the South African justice system fails the women who suffer emotional, physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their spouses. The cast of four is made up of writer and director Mava Silumko with Buhle Sam, Sinazo Guga and Lihle Qobongoshe. Silumko, from Strand, has been a participant at the festival for the past seven years. In 2017 he was awarded the Most Outstanding Artist of the festival. “Winning the Best of Zabalaza for 2020 is one of my greatest achievements to date and, given that I have been participating in the festival since 2013, my dream and goal was always to receive this award,” says Silumko. “Over the years I attended many workshops at The Baxter where I learnt so much about creating content and I am grateful that it has paid off. I hope this production will help to create awareness around this scourge which has and continues to ravage South Africa. Enough is enough – we have been battling with this issue for too long now.” This year the festival celebrated a decade of the finest development theatre as it continues to develop theatre practitioners from in and around the Western Cape, by providing them with performance platforms so that they can realise their creative concepts. The winning production goes through a mentorship process to raise the standard of
Front Sinazo Guga, Lihle Qobongoshe, Buhle Sam, Back Mava Silimko in First Accused. PHOTO: MARK WESSELS
the work before it is mounted for a two-week season at the Baxter. The continued support and commitment from the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, the City of Cape Town, Distell, HCI Foundation and Pick n Pay has enabled the sustained growth of the festival every year. “I am delighted to congratulate Mava and his cast on this important production, given the alarming rate of gender-based violence (GBV) against women in our country. Furthermore, it is a sensitive and poetic work that tackles an out-of-control reality experienced by so many women daily,” says Zabalaza artistic director, Mdu Kweyama. Performances will take place from Thurs-
day 12 November to Saturday 21 November, at 18:30 and two Saturday matinees at 14:00. All performances will be limited to 50% capacity, with Covid-19 protocols in place as regulated at level one during lockdown. These will include the availability of hand sanitisers, tracking and tracing recorded, wearing of masks and physical distancing. Patrons and audience members are advised to arrive at least an hour before the start of the performance to avoid delays. V Ticket prices are R60 and booking is through Webtickets on 086 111 0005, online at www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick n Pay stores. For discounted school or group block bookings, fundraisers or charities, contact Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or e-mail her at carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za.
Moment of joy to charm fans at the Masque Imagine this: it’s opening night. A troupe of performers are backstage, desperately awaiting the magic about to come alive on stage, and in their own lives. Their sacrifice to be part of this demanding world is great, yet they return to the theatre again, and again. Because sometimes all you have is This Moment. Magnetic Storm presents an electrifying musical cabaret, titled This Moment, at The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg next month. In this, the first major musical production to be staged at the Masque Theatre since the onset of lockdown, the theatre and producers are telling a story about the enduring love thespians have for the theatre and the hopes and dreams they have for their lives. After competitive auditions, nine special performers bring audiences songs such as Maybe This Time, I’m the Greatest Star and The Show Must Go On in a socially distanced visual feast. “With an admittedly sombre year for the arts behind us, this strong production team are set to uplift our theatre season with stirring songs and a heartfelt story,” says the Masque Theatre board in a statement. The event will serve as a fundraiser for Cape Town’s much loved 61-year-old community theatre. The production will take to the stage from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 December, at a running time of 1 hour and 10 minutes with no interval. Tickets are R100. Strict Covid-19 protocols, such as wearing masks and temperature reading, will apply. V Group, pensioner and student discounts apply. Book through Computicket: https://computicket.com/ event/this_moment_a_musical_cabaret/7155529.
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Blind football developing T
he ParaSports Club at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is on a mission to have blind football included as one of the university’s official sporting codes. As one of the first steps towards achieving this goal, the club hosted a benchmarking webinar on the growth of the sport in other parts of the continent and for tips and advice on what UCT needs to do to get the ball rolling. Muya Koloko, one of the founding members of the UCT ParaSports Club and the organiser of the webinar, said the club has been facilitating ongoing conversations with stakeholders on ways to include blind football as an official UCT sporting code. He said the club had earlier collaborated with the League of Friends of the Blind (Lofob) to host a series of workshops to introduce both students and staff to the sport. He described the webinar as phase one of an ambitious endeavour to grow the sport on campus, in the province and eventually in the country.
“UCT is in a prime position to build not only blind football, but para-sport in general. A university’s place is to innovate, educate and improve. Sport is an easy way to build community connections and to make a lasting difference in the lives of people,” Koloko said. The next steps for the UCT ParaSports Club are to further familiarise themselves with the sport, evaluate the opportunities and stumbling blocks and assess how best to integrate blind football as an official sport on campus. Short-term plans are focused on collaborating with UCT Football and Lofob to establish two blind football teams to play in a mini competition. The medium- to long-term goals, Koloko said, are to use the competition as a vehicle to drive awareness of the sport, and ultimately to host a Western Cape blind football league. “So far, we’re only at step one, which is
us trying to create awareness of the sport. Once that awareness grows and the situation allows, we plan on pushing integrated friendly matches to get as many players with or without visual impairments to try the game and gain interest.” Koloko said the club hopes to host a blind football clinic during the course of 2021, depending on the prevalence of Covid-19 infections. The University of Venda and Nelson Mandela University have been earmarked to be
part of the event. He said that formalising the partnership with Lofob and other stakeholders will be a priority in order to facilitate blind football friendly matches featuring blended teams of players. “We have started the work and hope to have a stable foundation by 2023. At UCT we have the human, financial and physical resources to make this happen and to provide opportunities for sport for all in our community.”
The UCT ParaSports club is developing blind football.
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xcitement was abound as runners kicked off the 5k Pop-Up Run #2 powered by Puma on Friday 6 November. Consisting of four bi-weekly 5km runs that will start and finish at a designated venue, each Pop-Up Run is limited to 70 runners to adhere to government regulations with the first 50 entries (per run) receiving a limited-edition Run Your City Series (RYCS) T-shirt. Runners who complete all four runs stand a chance to win their share in spectacular sponsor prizes. “If a runner cannot make it to the designated venue or if we reach capacity, he/she is welcome to take part virtually,” says Michael Meyer, managing director of Stillwater Sports who organise the event. “In other words, they can run anywhere, take photographs and share them to social media. They won’t receive the RYCS T-shirt, but they will be eligible to win sponsor prizes. This week’s colour theme is orange.” “We are excited to continue the spirit of the RYCS by hosting the Friday 5k Pop-Up Run Series pow-
ered by Puma,” says Puma marketing director Brett Bellinger. “With four runs taking place biweekly from October to December, runners are granted the perfect opportunity to catch up with likeminded individuals while enjoying a 5km run. We would, however like to remind all runners to please adhere to legal government regulations for exercise.” How to be eligible to win: . Take a photograph after each run, either wearing the “colour themed” RYCS T-shirt or any T-shirt in that colour. . Upload the photograph to the RYCS social media platforms together with a caption that answers the question “Why do you run?” . Tag Ctown12, Durban10k, Joburg10K and @PUMASouthAfrica . Use the hashtags: #RunYourCity #ForeverFaster . Winners will be announced at the end of the series. V For further information on the Friday 5k Pop-Up Run Series powered by Puma visit https://runyourcityseries.com/ or email entries@thecapetown12.com, entries@durban10k.com or entries@joburg10k.com.
Christie Mackenzie placed first in the u.23 K1 marathon and second in the senior women K2 flatwater canoeing marathon at the recent SA Surfski Championships held at St Francis estuary.
Mackenzie bags win in St Francis Christie Mackenzie, third year psychology and communication student and paddling athlete at the Independent Institute of Education’s Varsity College, Cape Town, placed first in the u.23 K1 marathon and second in the senior women K2 flatwater canoeing marathon at the recent SA Surfski Championships held at St Francis estuary. “The time away at SA Marathon Champs was truly amazing. It was
so good to be back on the water again competing and doing what I love with the people I love. It was a tough two days racing as I have not had company in my training, which was very evident out on the water, but the racing has made me eager to start training harder for the season ahead. “I am excited for what the new year has to offer, and I hope that I get a chance to race in the IIE’s Varsity College colours once again
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Excitement is abound as runners kicked off the second Friday 5k Pop-Up Run on Friday 6 November.
as an honours student,” says the 21-year-old Mackenzie. Sports co-ordinator at Varsity College Cape Town Brent Davids expressed his pride at Mackenzie’s achievement. “We are extremely proud of how well Christie did at the SA Surfski Championships. All her hard work and training has paid off. We look forward to her next challenge and will be cheering her on all the way to the finish line.”
“I won’t stop until I am there,” is the motto that moves the Steenberg local, Jermaine George, who recently signed a contract with Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Cape Town City Football Club (FC). For the past few weeks, Facebook users from Steenberg, Lavender Hill, Seawinds and surrounds have shared their messages of congratulations to the former Steenberg Primary and Steenberg High School learner on becoming part of his new team. The 19-year-old, who is naturally very excited to be part of City FC, says he’s always known that soccer would be a big part of his career – ever since his first match. “It’s a funny story actually; I didn’t want to play football at all, until my father literally dragged me out of bed and gave me some tough love and took me to the match in which I ended up scoring three goals,” Jermaine explains. According to the pro-footballer, that began his journey – at four years old – to where he is now. Jermaine started out his career at Square Hill United FC, which was followed by a move to Old Mutual Football Academy at the age of nine. Then, in 2016 and 2017, “I spent some time in Turkey with Galatasaray sports club before signing for Cape Umoya United in 2018.” Fast forward two years of hard work later, and the local sporting icon played his debut match with City against Chippa United FC on Saturday 24 October, holding their
Jermaine George in his debut match against Chippa United. PHOTO: CAPE TOWN CITY FC/FACEBOOK
opponents to a 1-1 draw. “It was surreal, to be honest; making my PSL debut at the tender age of 19 is something only God can do and I give all the praise and glory to Him,” Jermaine says. He explains that he was able to enter his first match in good form by keeping active at home. “During the lockdown I trained with my brother (Lyle), which is always nice. I had a programme drawn up for me and it really helped a lot. “At the moment it’s hectic as it is for any pro footballer. Train every day sometimes twice a day. And it feels good; new teammates,
new surroundings and new challenges. I hope to help the team in every way I can.” According to club chair John Comitis, Jermaine started training with the team about a week after the off-season break. The club’s management believes he showed promising signs from the start, so “we didn’t wait very long to make the decision to sign him”. Comitis adds: “Jermaine spent time in a prestigious youth academy in Europe. He was at Galatasaray, so we knew he received good training as a youngster. He showed great signs from the start with us. He is an explosive player who has all the characteristics of a Cape Town City player. He is still very young, so if we can manage and mould him over the next season, he has the qualities to be the next Kermit Erasmus.” Through all the successes, Jermaine says his family is what keeps his eye on the ball and feet on the ground. “My parents (Shermon and Judith) and my brother are ecstatic. They’re over the moon. They are extremely proud of me but also keep me grounded so that things don’t get to my head.” Currently soccer is Jermaine’s main focus, but he intends on looking into a non-football related career option and begin studying once he reaches a place in his football career where he feels settled. And that place will be as part of an international team, he says. “Football is my life; since I was a kid all I thought about was being a professional football player and playing in England one day – and I won’t stop until I am there.”