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Covid-19 wreaks mayhem SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS SAMANTHA.LEE@PEOPLESPOST.CO.ZA @SAMANTHA_LEE121

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MASK FORCE: Plans to manufacture one million free masks for people living in vulnerable areas are going ahead – for now. Henry Ludski, the owner of Colour Plus Textiles, a company in Woodstock that print fabrics for retailers, fashion designers and corporates, was granted a permit to continue his operation as an essential service. So far more than 230 000 masks have been produced, but Ludski says money to cover the manufacturing cost is starting to run out. The Plumstead resident is in discussion with NGOs to distribute the masks to immunodeficient children. Read full story on page 3.

he Western Cape education department (WECD) is working with technology and cellphone companies to create education materials for learners, should schools not resume as planned as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Premier Alan Winde announced that the department is preparing for all eventualities.

Schools were closed on Wednesday 18 March, with learners expected to return to school after the Easter weekend. To compensate for the lost time, president Cyril Ramaphosa said the June holidays would be shortened by one week.

However, as the return date falls within the current lockdown, which kicked off at midnight on Thursday 26 March until Thursday 16 April, no further date has been released for the reopening of the schools.

Brian Schreuder, head of education in the province, says: “The Western Cape education department has engaged with the national department of basic education on the lockdown’s effect on the public schooling system. Currently, the date for the reopening of schools is uncertain. This does not, however, mean that learning will not continue. Millions of learners across the country will be on lockdown and we need every

parent to do their bit to ensure that our learners remain focused and stimulated. I am aware of the many holiday programmes or learning opportunities communicated to parents by teachers from various schools.

This is greatly appreciated.”

Schreuder says the department will be prepared.

“We are planning for all eventualities – including home-based, quality teaching and learning,” he says.

According to Winde, the education department is working with cellphone companies. “(We’re) getting materials ready so – should we not be able to go back to school when holidays are over – we can continue schooling in the province from home,” he says.

Schreuder further encourages parents to continue paying their school fees as teachers employed by governing bodies rely on these fees to pay their salaries.

“We are aware that many families will suffer income losses during this period and remind them that there is an option to apply for fee exemption when schools return. This is important to do, as it will enable schools to apply for fee compensation,” says Schreuder.

School security will also be beefed up for this period to avoid further damage or vandalism.

V For home learning, visit wcedeportal.co.za and for past examination papers for various grades visit wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/exam-papers.

Chronic medication plans in place for vulnerable patients NETTALIE VILJOEN To limit visits to hospitals and clinics, the Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) has devised a plan to deliver chronic medication to patients of WCGH facilities.

Natalie Watlington, WCGH principal communications officer for the southern western sub-structures, says local community day and health centres will be contacting patients whose details have been captured on their chronic dispensing unit systems to ensure their details are correct.

Also, where possible, patients on chronic medication will be given two month’s supply. People’s Post contacted the three biggest open medical aid schemes, Discovery Health, Bonitas and Momentum Health So-

lutions, to determine their measures.

Discovery said it would stick to its usual dispensing patterns. The scheme supports the funding and access to chronic medicines for approximately 700 000 members.

“Issuing an extra month of chronic medication to all members living with chronic diseases could deplete the short-term supply of these important medicines,” the scheme said. “We would do more harm to medicine availability for all if we changed the usual dispensing patterns for this large group of members.”

The scheme reassured citizens the medicines supply chains were functioning well at present. “When collecting your medicine, keep in mind social distancing precautions and hygiene practices. This is es-

pecially important for members living with chronic diseases. Ideally, rather send someone living with you to fetch these medicines, if this is feasible,” the scheme advised.

Lee Callakoppen, principal officer at Bonitas, says of its members around 187 995 are enrolled on the chronic medicine programme. Of these, 54% use the home delivery service offered via Pharmacy Direct.

“We are encouraging all our members on chronic medication to take up the offer of home delivery,” says Callakoppen.

Bonitas members who do not use Pharmacy Direct can make arrangements for collection or delivery at their local network pharmacy or major network pharmacies.

Callakoppen says, if members require a repeat prescription, they are able to call

their doctors to request this without having to visit the doctor’s rooms. The prescription will be emailed or they can collect the prescription from the receptionist.

“Because we are approaching the Easter period, Pharmacy Direct is able to provide our members with three month’s supply of chronic medication to compensate for the public holidays,” says Callakoppen.

Damian McHugh, health executive at Momentum Health Solutions, said its members can get chronic medicine via Medipost. “Patients will also be able to go to pharmacies. We suggest patients use Medipost to get their medicine delivered to them to prevent having to travel,” said McHugh.

V Contact Pharmacy Direct on 0860 027 800 or Medipost on 012 426 4000.

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n the midst of adversity and uncertainty facing our country and the entire world due to the deadly Covid-19 virus, it is imperative for all of us to revisit the way we do things. It cannot be business as usual when things are abnormal. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in the country, businesses have had to put

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measures in place to deal with a possible nationwide lockdown. The dreaded possibility became a reality on Monday 23 March when president Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21-day national lockdown, with effect from Friday 27 March until Thursday 16 April. In his address to the nation, Ramaphosa classified media as an essential service, paving the way for many reporters and media houses to continue with their operations during these unprecedented times in our beloved country. At the same time, his announcement meant some businesses had to cease their operations. As a media house, we are not taking lightly the responsibility we have of informing our people and helping to curb the spread of the disease. Due to the seriousness of the pandemic and the fact that it is

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future of our country, we believe it is the right thing to do. We are committed in the fight against the spread of the virus, and for the duration of the lockdown we will be guided by what is in the best interest of our readers and the laws of the republic. These are certainly uncharted territories in the history of our democratic South Africa. It is vitally important for all of us to take a collective responsibility in the fight against this pandemic and to ensure things return to normal. As they do, hopefully after Thursday 16 April, we will also return to our normal operations and provide you with news that matters to you.

Let us unite South Africa and fight the Covid-19 scourge. In the end we will emerge stronger as a nation.

- Editor and the team.

10 ways to care for and protect the elderly The more we learn about Covid-19, the clearer it becomes that the most vulnerable are people with chronic illnesses – like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes – and the elderly.

No one is immune to the coronavirus.

That said, the information shows that your risk for severe illness from Covid-19 increases with age. Now more than ever, we need to take steps to care for and protect our elderly loved ones.

Below is a guide to taking care of them.

Remain calm Stress can weaken the immune system, so do your best to put older adults in your care at ease. Try not to panic and just make sure to cover the basics. It may be a good idea – for you and for them – to take breaks from watching or listening to media coverage.

Following non-stop news updates can be overwhelming.

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largely passed through respiratory droplets, we have decided to take a more cautious approach into carrying out our operations for the duration of the lockdown. After hours of prolonged discussions to seek new ways of doing things, we had to make a very painful and tough decision to combine all our 10 editions into a single edition. This week, we are only printing 35 000 copies and we have decided to do bulk drops at places that offer essential services across our distribution areas to avoid undue exposure to the Covid-19 for both our readers and vendors. We believe leaving papers at the identified spots is a sensible thing and is the best way to protect everyone. We are mindful of the fact that this might not be a popular decision among some of our loyal readers and advertisers. However, in the interest of nation building and the

Protect your own health Just like in an emergency plane landing, the number-one thing we can do to keep others safe is to protect ourselves first. Follow official guidelines by washing your hands regularly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, keeping your hands away from your face, and avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick.

Practice social distancing It’s relatively easy to avoid contact with strangers, but what about practising social distancing inside of the household? Slow the spread among family members by washing your hands and clothes as soon as you get home, regularly disinfecting communal areas, and keeping physical affection to a minimum.

windows to encourage airflow. Support yourself and the ones you love by making self-care a priority right now.

Limit visitors The last thing you want is for your elderly loved one to start to feel isolated. That said, it’s best to limit all but essential visits. Encourage would-be visitors to rather maintain contact via the phone or video chats.

When it comes to door-to-door delivery, most services are now offering a no-contact option.

Think outside the box There’s no better time than the present to get lost in a world of online entertainment.

Think audiobooks, podcasts, and streaming services like Netflix. If your loved one is more old-fashioned, then encourage them to keep busy by catching up on their reading list, playing a board game, or building a puzzle.

Stick to a routine Maintaining a sense of normalcy – especially in such uncertain times – can act as a security blanket. Encourage your loved one/s to get up, get dressed, and make their bed (just like they would any other day).

Stay informed Get your news and information from sources you can trust, like South Africa’s official Covid-19 portal and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Create healthy habits Physical exercise, enough sleep, and a nutrient-rich diet are all factors linked to mental health and well-being. Getting outdoors is good for your immune system. If your loved one is hesitant to go outside, then open

Think ahead The safest place for them to be is at home.

Talk to their doctors about stocking up on prescription medicines and the option of athome appointments.

Live-in caregiver It may be time to start thinking about selfquarantine with your elderly loved one.

That, or making arrangements for a live-in caregiver. Home care agencies, like CareChamp, agree it’s the safest way right now to care for the elderly.

NSRI still operational during lockdown The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) will remain fully operational to respond to emergencies during the

Covid-19 lockdown.

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The National Sea Rescue Institute remains fully operational during the lockdown.

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adhered to during rescue operations and this includes operations involving patient evacuations off ships.

NSRI, as a non-profit organisation (NPO), relies on public funding to continue saving lives.

The NSRI is also appealing to the public to remain safe during this time. Water-related emergencies at home may include something as simple as a child falling into a bucket of water and drowning.

Precautions should be applied to maintain home safety. A home swimming pool should have childproof barriers to prevent children’s unsupervised access to the pool. Supervision for children around water should be strictly adhered to.

NSRI appeals to everyone to adopt a safety conscience mindset during the lockdown.

The national emergency numbers are 112 or 087 094 9774.

Sea rescue local emergency numbers are posted on the NSRI home page www.nsri.org.za.

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Authorities caution against masks SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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Health department officials are calling on residents to refrain from buying and wearing disposable surgical masks as they are becoming a scarce resource the world over.

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ith supply of personal protective wear running low all over the world, health officials have urged residents not to wear or buy surgical masks, unless for specific reasons.

“The evidence that we have is that if you are healthy and just walking around, you do not need to wear a mask. You only wear a mask if you are ill yourself or working with people who are ill. This is quite important. Masks at the moment are quite a limited resource globally and we are trying to keep this for health workers,” says Dr Beth Engelbrecht, head of health in the Western Cape.

“We have been working flat-out for the last two weeks on making sure there is enough gowns, surgical masks and gloves for our staff on the front line who need that when

Think twice in these testing times To get tested or not to get tested?

That is the question on many South Africans’ minds as we bog down in our homes. Mediclinic has released a statement saying it is essential to understand that not everyone needs to be tested for Covid-19.

Netcare too has come out saying there are simple steps that individuals who meet case criteria, and suspect that they may have Covid-19, should take to avoid placing strain on healthcare facilities.

The case criteria, as set out by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID), are people with acute respiratory illness with sudden onset of at least one of the following: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever (greater than 38°C – measured) or history of fever (subjective) irrespective of admis-

sion status. It also takes into account patient exposure and travel history criteria. For example, in the 14 days before the onset of symptoms, the patient should meet at least one of the following epidemiological criteria. They: . Were in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of SarsCoV-2 (the causative virus of Covid19) infection; . had a history of travel to areas with local transmission of SarsCoV-2; (affected countries will change with time, consult the NICD website, www.nicd.ac.za, for current updates); . worked in, or attended a health care facility where patients with Sars-CoV-2 infections were being treated; . were admitted with severe

pneumonia of unknown cause.

To make it even easier to assess if you do need to get tested, Mediclinic has provided an online screening tool (www.mediclinic.co.za).

Mande Toubkin, Netcare’s general manager for emergency and trauma, encourages everyone to access healthcare resources responsibly.

People who do meet the case definitions and suspect they may have Covid-19 are advised to first phone their general practitioner (GP) or nearest medical facility and to set up an appointment. The hospital group firmly advises that individuals do not go to a hospital or emergency department for testing.

“Emergency departments are specialised facilities equipped to provide urgent life-saving care to patients with traumatic injuries or

they work with patients.”

She adds that seeing people walk around in surgical masks is also worrysome to other residents who are not wearing masks, prompting them to buy masks.

“We are appealing to everyone to please use these masks only when indicated and where there is relative risk to these individuals. These masks are very scarce,” says Engelbrecht.

The World Health Organisation (Who) has also urged residents to refrain from buying surgical masks, listing specific criteria for wearing them.

According to Who, healthy residents should only wear a mask when taking care of a person with suspected Covid-19 infection or if they are coughing or sneezing.

The organisation further states the masks are only effective when they are used in conjunction with proper hand hygiene, and must be

used correctly.

The masks are also disposable and should not be worn again.

In doing their bit to decrease the purchase of disposable surgical masks, the City of Cape Town’s health directorate handed out masks to patients at Tafelsig Clinic on Thursday.

The masks were handed over to patients by Dr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health.

The masks are washable and reusable and come with the following instruction: “This is not a medical mask. Cleaning and good hygiene is essential along with hand washing.”

All reusable masks should not be shared, must be washed daily with hot soapy water and should be removed by only touching the elastic bands. Residents should also wash their hands before putting on a mask and after removing one.

medical emergencies.

“Over 80% of people with Covid-19 will have minor to moderate symptoms and there is no reason for them to be seen in an emergency department,” she says.

Netcare advises that, when phoning your GP, bring any relevant information to their attention. The doctor may ask specific questions to assess you, advise whether you need to be tested and give you a referral to a pathology laboratory for testing to be done.

Mediclinic says, where a test is required, a decision will then be made on whether to admit the patient or send them home for self-quarantine until the results of the test are known. The test involves a swab taken from inside your nose and mouth, which is sent to a laboratory for testing. Results should be available within 48 to 72 hours.

According to Netcare, you mustn’t have contact with other

people while you are waiting on the results to ensure there is no risk of passing on the infection in case the test results turn out to be positive.

If your symptoms worsen while you are at home, waiting for the results, phone the doctor who tested you or the health facility where you were screened. They will advise you on the next steps.

Should your symptoms worsen to the point you believe you are facing a medical emergency, contact an emergency medical services provider and make them aware you have been tested for Covid-19 and are waiting on the results.

“The over 80% of people with confirmed Covid-19 who have little or mild symptoms do not need to be admitted to hospital but will be able to recover at home, in self-quarantine, for 14 days. Only persons whose condition is such that they require inhospital care need to be admitted,” Toubkin concludes.

Mask project makes the cut NETTALIE VILJOEN NETTALIE.VILJOEN@MEDIA24.COM

Not even the lockdown could stop Henry Ludski’s plans to manufacture one million free masks for people living in vulnerable areas – but mounting costs might.

Ludski, the owner of Colour Plus Textiles, a company in Woodstock that print fabrics for retailers, fashion designers and corporates, says he has been granted a permit to continue his operation as an essential service.

The Plumstead resident says he only received the permit on Thursday, 26 March – the last day before lockdown.

“With all of the factories and shops closing, it was a mad rush to secure all of the fabric supplies: elastics, cotton, needles, ink and paper.”

Ludski also had to jump to get all of the safety measurements set in place for employees as prescribed by the government, including hiring a vehicle to transport employees from their homes to their place of work and back again.

In total, there are about 10 staff members printing and 60 people manufacturing from various small cut make trim (CMT) factories.

Originally, the SA Clothing Workers Union was going to take care of the manufacturing and distribution, free of charge. But with the closure of its factories, that plan fell through.

In addition to having supplied about 30 000m of material from his factory’s reserve stock, Ludski is now also having to carry the manufacturing cost – R2 per mask paid to the CMT’s and his printing staff’s salaries.

He says there have been some donations – financial and roles of material– from a few companies and even from his family members in Canada and Australia, but, he says, that isn’t enough to keep operations going for the entire lockdown period.

“I am carrying on to the extent that I can afford it. We will continue for the next week, but after that, I don’t know.”

Thus far, the number of masks produced stands at 230 000.

In an interview with Aden Thomas on HeartFM last week,

Ludski said for distribution, he is looking to nongovernmental organisation (NGO) partners to ensure that the masks get to those who need it most.

“I don’t have the infrastructure to do the distribution. I am in discussion with NGOs to supply them with bigger A machinist manufacturing masks from a small factory quantities. A lot of them are groups who represent im- how safe the masks are. Ludski munodeficient children.” said they were constantly making Ludski explained that the focus refinements to the masks to ensure was primarily on vulnerable it met statutory certification regroups – the poorest of the poor. quirements.

“I have noticed what has hap“And I have got a lot of assistance pened. More affluent people are go- from people in the health and mediing bulk shopping in an insane cal industries regarding that. To way. They can get their profession- make them more effective.” al masks and their medical aid Ludksi says masks on their own sorted. I grew up in a poor neigh- are not 100% effective. bourhood and I know what is going “They are not surgical masks. to happen there. They don’t have The protection now is that it will any resources, they don’t have stop you from touching your face masks.” and nose and so forth.”

A big debate at the moment is Before entering the textile indus-

in Elsies River. try, Ludski was a journalist for 20 years. Coming from somewhat of an activism background, he said he didn’t like what was happening now.

“Everyone is trying to profiteer.

Everybody and his dog are trying to make sanitiser and everyone is also trying to make masks. All in all, it is a good thing. Many people can make masks, but if they profiteer, there is nothing I can do about that. I hope that efforts like mine will cut out profiteering.”

V To support Ludski’s efforts, WhatsApp him on 079 138 1875.

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Abuse could increase due to lockdown SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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ith liquor sales banned during the Covid19 lockdown, South Africans flocked to local liquor outlets ahead of the 21-day-period to stock up on booze.

But this coupled with being forced to be locked in with a potential abuser has created a growing concern for local authorities, who have seen first hand the impact alcohol abuse has on the rate of domestic violence cases reported.

The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSM) noted their concern around the increased potential for domestic violence.

Head of the executive of the NSM and director of the Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development, Dr Zubeda Dangor says: “An unfortunate consequence of the severe Covid-19 measures being implemented is an anticipated increase of gender-based violence (GBV) rates during this time. While the lockdown is a much-needed and proven intervention, it is important that the most vulnerable of our society are not left to fend for themselves.”

According to the Mitchell’s Plain Network Opposing Abuse (MPNOA), in the span of just one month, the Mitchell’s Plain magistrates court can see around 300 cases related to substance-fuelled domestic violence, but these are only the cases being reported. Many go unreported. While drug addiction is a problem in the area, often alcohol is regarded as a soft substance, therefore not considered by society as a contributor to the scourge.

Ashley Potts, director of the Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre, says because alcohol is a legal substance, it is not as badly stigmatised as other drugs.

“We have around 90% of our patients indicating that their drug habits started with alcohol. Treatment of alcohol is a big part of our treatment and rehabilitation of drug addiction, as often it is associated,” says Potts.

Sandy Schuter Flowers, Strandfontein community policing forum (CPF) chair, says while drug crimes exist in their policing precinct, domestic violence is their biggest concern. “Domestic violence in Strandfontein is a big problem,” says Schuter Flowers. “It is not only happening in the informal settlements. People think alcoholism and domestic violence only happen there. In the entire community of Strandfontein and Bayview, we find partners abusing alcohol. With that the verbal abuse starts which provokes the physi-

cal abuse.” bouw and was a In the first few victim of rape and days of the lockdomestic violence down, the Strandlinked to alcohol fontein police had misuse as a child. already respondShe adds that ed to several doworking in the mestic violence community today, reports. she sees very simi“On the eve of lar patterns in sothe lockdown, cial behaviour. “As Strandfontein poa child I would see lice already atmy father be a mild tended to domes- Gender-based violence could increase as a result of and meek man in tic violence com- the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19. the week and turn plaints and also into a monster at on the day of the lockdown there were domes- the weekend. I needed to understand why and tic violence complaints.

I realised they were abused by their bosses.

“Every single day there is a different type It was a pride thing. I see that today as well. of domestic violence complaint. Husband and People are hopeless and oppressed. That leads wife, boyfriend and girlfriend or even parents them to alcohol,” she says. “When they are against a child, especially children on sub- drunk, they manifest their masculinity stance abuse,” she says. through domestic violence. The same man Provincial minister for community safety who is drunk and willing to help someone on Albert Fritz says there is a proven link be- the street can come in and beat his wife to a tween the increase in violence as a result of pulp. The saying is true that says a drunk man alcohol abuse, and urges all residents to con- speaks a sober mind,” she says. sume their liquor responsibly.

According to the MPNOA, substances, in “The Western Cape Injury Mortality Sur- most cases is the cause of domestic violence. vey (2006 to 2016) highlighted that there is a “The types of abuse are: physical, psychologirelationship between alcohol and homicides. cal, emotional, sexual and financial. The vicBlood-alcohol results were available for 80% tims are mostly wives or intimate partners, of homicide deaths, 50% of homicide deaths parents, children and/or grandparents. The tested positive for alcohol. What’s more, over abuser is often the husband or an intimate two thirds of homicides occurred between partner or family residing with the family; be 17:00 on a Friday evening and 04:00 on a Mon- that nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles or grandday morning. Further, over 70% of homicide parents,” says Latifa Erasmus, social work cases that occurred over weekends tested pos- coordinator for the network. itive for alcohol,” says Fritz.

Schuter Flowers calls on men and women “The report concluded that violence and al- who are victims of abuse to speak out, but is cohol abuse, particularly among young men, concerned as volunteers such as the CPF and are the biggest contributors to the province’s victim support unit are home during this time high injury mortality burden.” and are only activated when required. “I unCommunity worker, and abuse survivor derstand why we are home, however I am conJoanie Fredericks says in Tafelsig, there has cerned that there is no victim support for vicalso been efforts to stock up on liquor, seeing tims of crime during this time. The police men sit on corners with crates of beer during don’t have the time to sit and counsel and exthe lockdown. “People are asking why the plain to victims who run into the police stacommunities don’t adhere to the ‘stay in your tion,” says Schuter Flowers. home’ instruction from the government. The Earlier this year, police ombudsman JJ answer is simply that being cooped up inside Brand launched an investigation into the allemeans being locked in with the abuser, totally gations of polices’ inability to provide adeat the mercy of the abuser, with no hope of as- quate victim support at police stations. sistance. Being outside means a sense of freeFritz also submitted a report to Brand on dom, a way to get away, a way to run or find the compliance with the Domestic Violence help,” says Fredericks.

Act (DVA) 116 of 1998. The report monitored Fredericks grew up on the farms in Gra- the level of compliance of 150 police stations

in the province with DVA over a six-month period, between July and December 2017.

“With regards to victim support, the report highlighted that an important component in addressing domestic violence is victim support rooms. These rooms provide victims with much needed psycho-social support during periods of trauma. When attending to an incident of domestic violence, it must be ensured that victims receive the appropriate debriefing and care,” says Fritz.

“The research further shows that victim support rooms are undermined by a lack of volunteers. The lack of volunteers in victim support rooms makes it impossible to conduct follow-ups with victims on services rendered by the police, as not all domestic violence incidents were registered and criminal cases opened.”

Western Cape minister for social development Sharna Fernandez says the department will continue to render its support for victims. “South Africa has one of the highest incidences of domestic violence in the world.

This form of violence is the most common and widespread human rights abuse in South Africa. Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and humiliated by their partners, within their homes, which ought to be a place of safety. I am determined to do everything I can to reduce this from happening here in the Western Cape. Enough is enough,” she says.

The department funds 16 shelters in the Western Cape and an additional four emergency shelters.

Bernadine Bachar, chair of the Western Cape Women’s Shelter Movement and director of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children, says that shelters have put measures in place to ensure shelter residents’ safety as far as possible, however states collaboration is required from all residents.

Alcohol remains one of the most treated substances in the province and departments are calling on residents to use this responsibly. “I call on those who have bought alcohol ahead of the lockdown period to consume alcohol responsibility. There can be no doubt that alcohol reduces inhibitions and increases the risk of aggressive behaviours. Where there are incidents of domestic violence, residents must report such immediately to the police on 08600 10111 or law enforcement on 107,” says Fritz.

V If you are a victim of abuse, call the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre on 0800 428 428.

Concern over meals as school closes

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Learners from Athwood Primary in Hanover Park were pleasantly surprised when AK Adams dropped off a gigantic pot of dhal at the school on Wednesday 18 March.

The food drop-off coincided with a donation of clothes by Aziza Ebra-

Aziza Ebrahim, principal at Jumpstart Educare Centre, with AK Adams and Evan Petersen, the principal of Athwood Primary School in Hanover Park.

him, the principal at Jumpstart Educare Centre in Lansdowne.

“Wednesday was the last day of school to help curb the spread of Covid-19. The schools were initially closing on Friday 20 March but as a precautionary measure it was decided to close earlier,” says Evan Petersen, principal at the school.

He is worried about the learners not getting a meal during the holidays as his learners usually receive meals from the school. “The pot of food by Adams (a representative for a group of women who cooked the pot) was indeed a divine intervention, as the learners could go home after the tasty meal. The food was prepared by the Thornton Islamic Women Society,” Petersen says.

Ebrahim regularly drops off clothing at the school. The clothes are donated by parents and former parents of Jumpstart Educare Centre.

“During our introductory meeting, Adams offered to assist Little Paradise Day Centre in Flamingo Heights with a cooked meal, twice a week. I explained what the needs are and how the centre came about in Flamingo Heights. I am sure Charlene Anthony, the principal, would welcome the donation,” says Ebrahim.

“We continue to appeal for daily donations of bread, peanut butter, jam, maize, rice and samp for the children at Little Paradise as well as the 26 learners from Athwood

Primary who is in the aftercare at Jumpstart.

“As you all know, the schools are closed and we are in lockdown for 21 days, so nothing can be delivered at schools or day centres. These donations can only be delivered at Jumpstart as soon as we have the all-clear from president Cyril Ramaphosa that Covid-19 is something of the past,” she says.

Lucinda Evans from Lavender Hill, a community activist in Hanover Park, is also appealing to the community and donors to donate non-perishable food for the elderly, destitute and most vulnerable members in the community.

She was interviewed by Suga on Heart FM when she shared her concerns about children being at home without supervision and predators roaming the streets in communities.

Parents were still working until the lockdown on Thursday midnight, 26 March, which meant that – for the past week since the schools closed – children were not protected and kept safe. Her biggest concern is the food that learners received daily at their schools as part of the feeding scheme. With the children being at home since Wednesday, no meal will be handed out and she is worried that most of them will go hungry.

V Call Aziza Ebrahim on 084 567 1963 for donations for Little Paradise.

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Muizenberg police promoted

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Star treatment for SPCA staff

A total of 11 officers at Muizenberg police station have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. The station commander, Col Vassie Naidoo, reminded them that with the rank came not only a salary increase, but also increased responsibility.

The officers, two detectives and nine visible policing members, were elated at their

promotion.

Naidoo added that a promotion to sergeant is the first step in building their careers, and the officers, who all have more than 10 years’ service, were encouraged to keep up the good work. He further said that the new rank bearers would assist in improving discipline and service delivery at the station.

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ike the stars they are, the 23 staff members lies and their home comforts to ensure that who will spend lockdown on-site at the all of the SPCA’s animals are cared for, and Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s premises in that stray and critically ill animals can still Grassy Park will be living out of movie trail- be admitted at this time. ers for 21 days.

Abrahams says they anticipate that many In response to a plea sent out to the public animals will be abandoned as people leave for last week, asking for anyone with a caravan their homes in other provinces, neglect their or foodstuffs to spare to assist, FleetStar Film pets as they focus on the well-being of themTrailers and Vehicles sponsored four movie selves and their families, and as misinformatrailers to accommodate SPCA’s staff quaran- tion around Covid-19 transmission spreads. tined with the animals.

“We commit to doing everything we can A leading dairy company also stepped for- within the ambit of current legislation to preward, donating juices, long-life milk and vent animal suffering at this time. milkshakes for the team, while supporters “We remind the public that, according to from the public dropped off snacks. the World Health Organisation, Covid-19 is Belinda Abrahams, the SPCA’s communi- not transmitted by household pets,” she says cations, resource development and education reassuring pet owners.. manager, says they are touched by those whose thoughts are with the SPCA and animals during this time.

“We are experiencing first-hand how this pandemic is bringing out the very best in people who we know will be working together with compassion and concern for all life during the lockdown.”

The team of dedicated individuals, who include a qualified veteri- FleetStar Film Trailers and Vehicles sponsored four narian, will be leaving their fami- movie trailers to accommodate staff and animals.

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In terms of the provisions of Section 32(2) of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996), as amended, the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (“the Board”) hereby gives notice that an application for site licence, as listed below, has been received.A site licence will authorise the licence holder to place a maximum of five limited pay-out machines in approved sites outside of casinos for play by the public.

Now officially dubbed the “great escape”, Tears Animal Rescue was able to evacuate and temporarily rehome over 100 dogs who lived at the animal shelter’s kennels before the official lockdown began in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

“On Monday evening, 23 March, following the president’s address to the nation, we posted on our social media accounts that we need foster homes to evacuate our kennels. The response and support from Capetonians were overwhelming and we’re so grateful,” says Luke Kruyt, marketing coordinator at Tears.

The main aim for the shelter last week, he says, was to get all their rescued dogs and puppies out of the shelter and into temporary foster homes during the 21-day lockdown.

“Without the help of our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to provide sufficient stimulation for all our dogs and puppies at our shelter during the lockdown so we decided to evacuate the shelter so the dogs didn’t have to be confined to their kennels for 21 days.”

DETAILS OF APPLICANT 1. Name of business:

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At the following site:

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Persons having a financial interest of 5% or more in the business:

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WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OBJECTIONS Section 33 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (hereinafter “the Act”) requires the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (hereinafter “the Board”) to ask the public to submit comments and / or objections to gambling licence applications that are filed with the Board.The conduct of gambling operations is regulated in terms of both the Act and the National Gambling Act, 2004.This notice serves to notify members of the public that they may lodge objections and/ or comments to the above application on or before the closing date at the below-mentioned address and contacts. Since licensed gambling constitutes a legitimate business operation, moral objections for or against gambling will not be considered by the Board.An objection that merely states that one is opposed to gambling without much substantiation will not be viewed with much favour. You are hereby encouraged to read the Act and learn more about the Board’s powers and the matters pursuant to which objections may be lodged.These are outlined in Sections 28, 30, 31 and 35 of the Act. Members of the public can obtain a copy of the objections guidelines, which is an explanatory guide through the legal framework governing the lodgment of objections and the Board’s adjudication procedures. The objections guidelines are accessible from the Board’s website at www.wcgrb.co.za and copies can also be made available on request.The Board will consider all comments and objections lodged on or before the closing date during the adjudication of the application In the case of written objections to an application, the grounds on which such objections are founded, must be furnished.

Tears notes in a statement that the shelter will be closed to the public for the duration of the lockdown, but will continue to provide emergency services to sick, injured, stray and abandoned animals in the four vulnerable communities it serves (Masiphumelele, Ocean View, Redhill and Vrygrond).

The veterinary hospital and the Tears mobile clinic will remain operational for sick and injured companion animals, and to rescue stray and abandoned pets within its operational footprint.

“We anticipate a rise in abandonment and surrendered animals as people struggle to feed their families, which negatively affects their pets.

“We’re also working on a roster for our mobile clinic which we will share via our social media platforms, so that the public is aware of when and where to bring us sick and injured animals.

“Ultimately, we are also responsible for the safety of our staff, so we will need to monitor the situation on a daily basis,” notes the shelter’s general manager, Lauren Carlyle, in the statement.

Kruyt explains that the cats not taken home will remain at the shelter.

“At this stage, the cats and kittens are safe at our cattery and we haven’t made the call to evacuate our cattery.

“While we have placed a few kittens and adult cats into foster homes, the majority of our cats are safe and happy staying at Tears,” he says.

He adds that Tears staff will be able to process adoption questionnaires, “but, sadly, adoptions are on halt during the 21-day lockdown”.

“We hope to be back up and operating by Thursday 16 April.”

Another hope is that all the temporary adopters will fall in love with their pooches over the next three weeks.

“We’re bound to have a few ‘foster failures’ by the end of the lockdown – but we are hoping many families cannot bear the thought of returning their new BFF to Tears and end up officially adopting them.”

The shelter is calling for support during this time of crisis.

“Our online shop is still functioning and people can order their pet food and supplies from us – we do deliveries in Cape Town and every purchase helps animals in need,” he says.

V For more information and to support, visit: www.tears.org.za/shop/.

Where comment in respect of application is furnished, full particulars and facts to substantiate such comment must be provided.The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the objection or offering the comment must also be provided. Comments or objections must reach the Board by no later than 16:00 on Friday, 17 April 2020. in terms of Regulation 24(2) of the National Gambling Regulations, the Board will schedule a public hearing in respect of an application only if it receives written objections relating to: (a) the probity or suitability for licensing of any of the persons to be involved in the operation of the relevant business, or (b) the suitability of the proposed site for the conduct of gambling operations.

If a public hearing is scheduled, the date of such hearing will be advertised in this publication approximately 14 days prior to the date thereof.

Objections or comments must be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, P.O. Box 8175, Roggebaai 8012 or handed to the Chief Executive Officer,Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, 100 Fairway Close, Parow 7500 or faxed to the Chief Executive Officer on 021 422 2603, or emailed to Objections.Licensing@wcgrb.co.za

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Business as usual amid lockdown SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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s lockdown enters its fifth day today, images and status updates about many citizens’ suspected disregard for the lockdown flooded social media.

Amid a heavy police presence in the CBD, community workers have taken to social media to express their concern over the “holiday-like atmosphere” in other parts of the province, especially on the Cape Flats.

Areas which received most of the flak include Mitchell’s Plain, Bonteheuwel, Athlone, Gatesville, Philippi, Khayelitsha, Blue Downs, Eersteriver and Kraaifontein, among others.

People’s Post took to the streets to interview some locals on why they were out during the lockdown.

“We did not get paid in time to get any shopping done. If I am not out here today, I will not be able to feed my family tonight, tomor-

row or for the rest of the lockdown,” says Michelle Rhode of Blue Downs.

“This is also not going to be enough. I will have to come out again to buy food after we get our grants. This lockdown period did not take into account when we get paid. A lot of people get paid on the last day of the month, so it will still be busy until we can all go to the shops.”

Paul Jacobs of Lentegeur says to People’s Post, via messenger, that he and his family have tried to go shopping for three days, once before and twice after the lockdown.

“On Thursday, we stood in the queue outside the shopping mall and were turned away because they reached capacity and the store was closing,” he says.

“We went back the next day and again we were too late. I thought going later would be better because I was not expecting any lines.

Again we went home empty-handed. On Saturday, I went in the morning and got into the shop but everything was empty. I could get

Hundreds of people wait to enter a shopping centre on Friday 27 March.

only a few things and will need to go back for the rest,” he says.

Despite those who are genuinely shopping to feed their families, there are still many who are out on the streets, blatantly ignoring the seriousness and stipulations set out by president Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday 23 March.

This has prompted action from several government officials in the province, community workers and councillors, who are calling on residents to take the lockdown seriously.

“A total of 10 people have now been hospitalised in the Western Cape, with four of these in intensive care. The increase in hospitalisation of patients should act as a stark warning to us all that this virus can have severe health effects.

“Each and every one of us needs to abide by the lockdown regulations if we are to stop its spread,” says premier Alan Winde in a statement.

“Despite the government’s every attempt to ensure people stay at home, numerous people have been arrested and fined throughout the province as a result of non-compliance with

the Covid-19 lockdown regulations. These regulations have been put in place in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus so that our health care system is not overwhelmed by a sudden spike. If people do not adhere to them and stay in their homes, they are putting their own lives and the lives of others at risk.”

He says too many people are not adhering to the regulations. “There are still far too many people who are not taking the lockdown seriously – it is these communities who will be the hardest hit with rising infections in the coming weeks,” he says.

The number of covid-19 infections in the Western Cape on Sunday 29 March stood at 310, with a large number of these reported in the greater City of Cape Town area. So far one positive case has been reported in Khayelitsha and five in Mitchell’s Plain. Two deaths have been confirmed.

Winde thanked those who have complied and urged them to continue.

V To report non-compliance with the lockdown, call 021 480 7700.

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LEE-JACOBS

Streets remain busy during the lockdown.

Citizens show love to elderly

CCID remains operational

KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@MEDIA24.COM

It was meant to be a perfectly normal day of crocheting and selling knitted caps in the heart of Cape Town’s central business district (CBD) for an elderly woman known as aunty Grace. But Tuesday 24 March will forever be remembered by her as the day that ordinary citizens showed her the spirit of ubuntu.

Nicole Jacobs, a graphic designer, says on Tuesday she was overcome by fear and anxiety by the thought of the country-wide lockdown and all other things currently taking place across the globe.

Needing some fresh air, Jacobs decided to step outside her office at the Gardens Shopping Centre and spotted aunty Grace, a 70year-old woman knitting and selling beanies.

“Aunty Grace was sitting there opposite our building flat on the pavement, knitting and feeding the birds, I was touched by the sight of her. She could have kept that bread

Aunty Grace.

for herself,” says Jacobs.

Jacobs says she felt God telling her to reach out to the elderly woman.

“When I saw her, my anxiety immediately faded. I realised what I was fearing was not as bad as what that woman’s circumstances must be like.”

She says she crossed the road to speak to Grace. “When I reached her, without even having said a word, Grace thanked me and said she’s been praying all day for God to send someone that will offer her some food. I told her that I don’t have much, but that I wanted to give her some money.”

Jacobs says Grace thanked her for her selfless contribution. “She told me that she currently does not have a place of her own and is a backyard dweller. She could not thank me enough. I asked her if I can take a photo of her items and she agreed. We departed from each other, but I still felt I needed to do more.”

The graphic designer posted the photo on Facebook and asked friends and ordinary citizens if they would be able to make a financial contribution. Jacobs says within minutes people were sending her messages pledging and showing support. “I was overwhelmed by everyone’s response. I couldn’t wait to get to work the next day and present aunty Grace with the generous donations.”

On Wednesday 25 March Jacobs reached the office and restlessly waited for Grace to arrive. “I was so nervous she would not pitch that day. When she finally arrived taking her usual spot on the pavement, I headed over to her and asked her to come into the building.”

Jacobs said she handed over more than R3 000 in donations that she received from friends, family and even local celebrities.

“Aunty Grace could not believe her eyes.

She told me she only needs R200, saying that will last her throughout the lockdown. We were both emotional and. Aunty Grace left and promised me she will put the money to good use.”

Jacobs adds: “We should remember people like aunty Grace during this trying time in our country – now more than ever before. God has shown me that I needed aunty Grace as much as she did me. She inspired me to do and be better.”

While the country in on lockdown until Thursday 16 April, it is business as usual for the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).

The CCID is continuing to work with its law enforcement partners to secure the Cape Town CBD 24/7.

Tasso Evangelinos, CCID chief executive officer, has confirmed the company’s safety and security department would be fully functional during lockdown, with all 300 of its public safety officers (PSO) on duty.

“As we anticipate there will be far less people in the central city, we will be changing the deployment strategy of our PSO’s during this time,” says Evangelinos.

He added that protecting people, possessions and property will be paramount for the CCID during the lockdown period, especially as most buildings and businesses will be empty.

“The company had to rethink its business operating practices, but it remained committed to fulfilling its mandate to ensure the Cape Town CBD remained safe, clean and open for business during lockdown.”

The following safety tips were offered to business and property owners: . Remove all visible items from the display windows; . Display an emergency contact number clearly in your windows; . Ensure that the property is effectively secured; . Keep the lights on if possible if the shop interior is visible from the street; . Ensure the alarm system is operational; . Display the number of your security or alarm company clearly in the window.

V Members of the public are advised to call or WhatsApp the CCID 24-hour control centre to report any incidents at 082 415 7127.

R5 000 CASH DONATED TO LANSDOWNE CLINIC: Ann Hendricks (centre) and Sharon van der Lilly, Lansdowne Clinic primary health care workers, received the R5 000 cash from Mark Kleinschmidt (left), councillor for ward 60. At the seniors’ upliftment capacity building function on Wednesday 18 March the cheque was donated to the Lansdowne Clinic by Yagyah Adams as part of his R50 000 donations to ten charities in celebration of his 50th birthday earlier this year.

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Dojo’s 40-year birthday plans on hold RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

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t’s about changing the mindset of our students.”

So says Hoosain Narker, also known as the “Rambo from Retreat”, who has for 40 years taught Ashihara Karate to children and adults from across the southern suburbs.

“I started the dojo as a 16-year-old because already then some of the kids and my friends in the neighbourhood were starting to get into naughty things. I thought I could share what I had learnt and get them away from those evils. Already then it was to make a difference in our communities,” he says.

The dojo has been operating since September 1980 and since March 1985 it has taught the style of Ashihara Karate. Currently, it is based at LOFOB (League of Friends of the Blind) in Grassy Park and Narker is the international director for Ashihara Karate, which is now practiced in over 30 countries.

The style of karate is based on Japanese practices. “The family type of atmosphere

Some students at the Ashihara Karate dojo in Grassy Park have been practicing for 30 years. we try to inculcate is based on the Japanese concept of omoiyari, which means thoughtfulness; sincere thoughtfulness. It means caring; caring for your family, your friends, your fellow students, your neighbours.”

Another important aspect of the sport, he says, is about Kizuna, meaning relationship.

“We must strive to mould our world as we mould our bodies. To blend strength and compassion, ability and appreciation. To create our own recipe of health and heart, strength and love.”

The dojo’s students – 100 at LOFOB and more than 900 others at the schools and

crèches where they teach – have competed internationally and have won countless medals and achieved top positions at tournaments.

“But that has always been secondary.

Making better human beings, being able to make a difference in our communities are the greatest achievements we can speak about,” Narker says.

One of the black belt students is shark-attack survivor Achmat “Sharkboy” Hassiem.

He started training at the dojo as a youngster and was already a top competitor when his right leg was severed by a great white shark in 2006. He went on to compete in three Paralympics, winning medals in two.

“Then both him and I (Narker has been blind in one eye since the age of nine and qualifies as being visually impaired), competed in the Commonwealth Karate Championships in 2018 in the Para division, getting gold medals,” Narker adds.

To commemorate its 40th birthday, the dojo was planning to host the Sabaki Challenge World Cup.

SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM GIFT-WRAPPING CAMPAIGN: Kewtown Primary School and Cypress Primary School in Bridgetown were the beneficiaries of the gift-wrapping campaign by Vangate Mall over the festive season. The mall purchased non-perishable foods for their feeding schemes. Superspar Vangate sponsored some goods and Pioneer Foods donated 100 loaves of bread to each school and some biscuits. Sasko Sam entertained kids at the handover earlier this month.

FUN SPORTS DAY IN WYNBERG PARK: Lamp Montessori Pre-school in Rondebosch East held its sports day at Wynberg Park on Saturday 14 March. The pre-school caters for zero- to three-year-olds and three- to six-year-olds. Nadia Anderson, head of the school, thanked parents for their support. Kids enjoyed the sack races the most.

Computer lab at school set to She accepted role to give a become future hub of coding voice to all Melodys AVRIL FILLIES

can Airways (SAA). Workshops for coding were held on Saturday 14 March.

When Abigail Medell began as a computer The new computer lab (named after Carol teacher at Heideveld Primary School four Thomas, a leading gynecological surgeon of years ago, there were only 13 computers in the the 70s) was upgraded in June last year, computer lab. But, thanks to the Sakhikamva thanks to the generosity of the Good Deeds Foundation and the Good Deeds Charity Or- Charity Organisation. ganisation, the lab has been transformed into The organisation was started in 2018 when the future hub of coding in Athlone and sur- the idea was first raised during a 25-year reunrounding areas. ion of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Medell teaches computer basics to 25 to 30 medical students. learners daily. She says it is quite an experiDr Azgher Karjieker, who represents the ence for her to work with the learners. donors of the organisation, donated 25 mini “I start off with the Grade Rs and it is amaz- PCs, an overhead projector and a fully funcing to see how they grow in computer literacy tional interactive white board to the school. as they progress from one grade to the other.

Medell explains that the organisation “My joy in teaching computer skills comes unites friends, colleagues and other likefrom the difference I make in a learner’s life. minded individuals who wish to empower un“The learners are so excited about every- derprivileged learners by giving them access thing and it is a new experience for both of us. to tools they had and that the kids would enMy classes are only 30 minutes long and I joy. teach the curriculum that is required for comUp until five years ago, learners at Heidevputers in each grade,” Medell says. eld Primary School had to attend classes in an When the schools reopen, she is going to fo- old prefabricated building. Work on the new, cus on coding in the lab. state-of-the-art building was completed in “Coding is the programming of science and 2015. robotics where you put in actions in the com“At the old school, the lab consisted of 13 puter to make something happen. Heideveld computers and when the current school was Primary is going to be the hub of coding in the built, these computers were in storage. Kennear future and I am looking forward to be sington High School donated 35 computers part of this,” Medell says. and this was a boost for the school.

The workshops for the coding was initiated “The provincial education department doby Fatima Jakoet, the founder of the Sakhik- nated another 20 computers but because the amva Foundation and a pilot for South Afri- computers had different software, it was not compatible with the curriculum and it was difficult to teach the learners.”

Today the lab has 40 workstations. The computers donated by the education department has since been upgraded to include the same software as those donated by Dr Karjiker.

Of the 25 computers handed over by the organisation, 20 are being used Learners at Heideveld Primary in front of the Carol Thomas while five have been placed computer lab at the school. in storage.

AVRIL FILLIES When Kim Bowers from Ravensmead, actress from the Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC), accepted the role of Melody in the new television drama series Melody, she knew Melody was not an easy person to understand.

“I accepted the role mostly because she needs a voice. There are too many Melodys out there and her story is relatable,” Kim says.

She attended C.L. Wilmot Primary School in Ravensmead and Elsies River High School.

“I started my acting career after I matriculated in 2016. I mostly did theatre productions with Bridgetown Theatre Company at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, Artscape and several other towns and cities.”

Kim says she did not have any formal training but learnt a lot by performing in theatre and film. “The rehearsal process of the series was where I gained knowledge, and working with different directors educated me so much,” she says.

Kim Bowers.

Still on her bucket list as an actor is to learn much more.

“Apart from drama and romantic movies, action and horror movies are definitely on my bucket list. When I started my acting career I admired Abduraghmaan Adams – who plays her father Eric in Melody but is wellknown for his role as Ian October in Suidooster – and Queen Latifah,” she says.

Her other hobbies are to see new places and always tries to be adventurous and explore new things.

“After the completion of the series I want to act more in theatre productions, TV drama series, feature films and to make my debut in Hollywood films.

“My advice to young, upcoming actors is that anything is possible if you just try,” Kim says.

In the series, Melody is the protagonist, she is 18 years old, pretty, insecure, self-conscious, and somewhat an introverted young woman. A statement about the series says at the beginning, Melody’s sole need in life is to look after her family. Her dire domestic circumstances and her constant emotional sparring with her tyrannical father Eric are a source of strength, which propels her to perform good deeds.

In contrast, her sub-economic township of Athlone in Cape Town, which are a deluge of abject poverty, music and crime are also the source of her problem and forces her to rise above this diversity to attain her want.

Her want is to utilize her music to escape her dire circumstances.

“During the course of the series we realize that her character flaw of duty towards her family becomes a major hindrance in achieving her goal. Her ordinariness and wallflower personae make her another face in the crowd. Her low opinion of herself is a direct result of her belief that she is not good enough because of her impoverishes background. Her self-loathing stems from the many embarrassing scenarios that her alcoholic father causes in their gossiping neighbourhood,” the statement continues.

The series will be screened every Tuesday at 19:30, from Tuesday 7 April on SABC2.

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efore moving to France in July 2001, Harold Karele – originally from Lansdowne – had a stellar rugby career in South Africa.

Speaking to People’s Post, Karele shared his memories of playing in South Africa, a recent road trip, how the Covid-19 virus is effecting them in France and why we should take the lockdown seriously.

“Even though the longing to return to SA is always there, we (he and wife, Madeleine) know in our hearts it is better for our two sons, born in France, that we remain here. In 2014, we obtained our French nationality, which was duelled with our South African nationality.”

Back in the day, Karele played rugby for EP, Boland, WP, Stormers and SWD. He was shaped by coaches like Alex Wylie (EP), Nick Mallett (Boland), Harry Viljoen (Stormers and WP), Heyneke Meyer, Frans Ludekke (SWD), Charles Williams, Ian Kirkpatrick (Springbok Development), and Pote Human (Springbok U23), not to mention the many training camps under Kitch Christie for the Springboks.

“I toured England, Scotland and Wales with an amazing, unbeaten Springbok development side. Each of my SA coaches had a part in my development but Alex Wylie was the believer and helped me grow very fast.”

Another coach who believed Karele could go all the way to the Springbok side was Viljoen who personally paid him to return to WP. Karele says Viljoen was very disappoint-

12 ONERUN entry fees to be refunded The organisers of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled to take place in the Mother City on Sunday 17 May. This decision follows president Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of a national state of disaster (in terms of the Disaster Management Act) on Sunday 15 March and the subsequent lockdown of the country A statement released by the organisers read: “We will continue to support independent contractors involved in the industry and are happy to announce that full refunds will be offered to all runners who entered and paid for the event. Refund payments will be made within the next two weeks. “We are thankful to each and every runner, our sponsors and suppliers for their unwavering support.”

V For more information, email entries@thecapetown12.com.

The 2019 FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, which kicked off in Milnerton, enjoyed tremendous support. The event’s organisers have announced that this year’s run has been cancelled.

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ed when he injured his back at Golden Valley Casino. in 2000. “Funny story. I had “Afterwards, we had the recovered from my back opermost amazing milkshakes ation, the Springboks were in at the Big Red Chair (resPlett and a contact session taurant) outside Robertwas organised between SWD son.” Next, they hit the and Springboks. Harry was road to Goudini Spa and pleased to see me until he saw Avalon Springs Resort.

I was lacing up. He runs over “I forgot how beautiful to Eric Sauls (SA u.20 coach) the Small Karoo is, the valand very loudly states I can’t ley’s beauty, of Timmy participate in practice as the Goodwin’s home place!”

Boks have a test match that Karele says driving weekend, and when asked through the valley got him why, Harry said, ‘Hy gaan iethinking of Thinus Linee mand vrek tackle.’ (‘He is goand Chester Williams (aring to tackle someone to my and WP teammates). death.’)

“Thinus singing Drie “Needless to say, I got hold Bobejane. Chester’s infecof Andre Vos and opened his tious laugh. The brothereyebrow. Harry was so upset hood of Russell Roux, he pulled me off the field. Bob Dean Daniels and these Skinstad says to me aftertwo, how can you forget!” wards, ‘HK, when we saw you Karele and his group of lacing up all the okes shouted, friends call themselves no short balls around the The Brotherhood 7764 ruck to the ‘scrummies’ (Lansdowne area code). (scrumhalves).”

“We all attended WindKarele caught a flight back Harold Karele running out for sor High and played firstto SA on Tuesday 25 February Toulon. team rugby under Charl for a quick visit with family Jacobs and Cecil Reed (our and friends until Sunday 1 March. coaches). When we went on a tour to Mossel “I got to go on a road trip with some close Bay in 1988 we stopped at Goudini on our way friends and my oldest brother, Richard.” there, the same place we stayed at for a night The travellers had to go over the Welling- on this road trip. ton pass because of a fire on the N1 pass, then “Memories were shared of how we beat worked their way back to Worcester to stop Port Rex from East London, we sang old

songs and shared new stories.”

The “band of brothers” made their way back via Franschhoek pass and stopped at Drakenstein Prison “to say hello to Madiba” before they returned Karele to his family just in time for the return flight at midnight.

“We try to visit every year but, as you know, I no longer play rugby, too young now, so finances need to be in order before each trip.”

In France, Karele coaches an amateur side (director of rugby), which he says has a small budget of just over R6 million.

“Which is nothing compared to Toulon’s (whom he played for) of R300 million.”

He also works for the state as a dog handler (police) and a maintenance man.

All of France has been in lockdown for the past two weeks. Karele says, at first, people weren’t all that concerned and then the infection numbers started to spike.

“We are quite isolated from the big cities but the virus doesn’t care. And the Frenchies are serious, we are confined to our homes, everything is ordered. We get heavy fines if out without proper authorisation documents.”

Karele says they are making the best of a bad situation and describes their days as pretty structured with school work, games and elastic gym. “My wife has already told me to get out of the house. Ek raak te veel vir hulle (I’m getting too much for them). She’ll pay the fine for me.”

Karele urges everybody in Cape Town to stay safe from Covid-19, as he attempts to do the same in France.

“And take the lockdown seriously!”

Pedal Power supports lockdown The Pedal Power Association (PPA), South Africa’s largest cycling organisation with more than 12 000 active members, has placed its full support behind the government’s call for total lockdown.

“We know that cyclists are frustrated that they cannot take to the roads for the next three weeks but, as a nation, we now need to stand together to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus at all costs,” explains Rens Rezelman, chair of the PPA. At the time of going to print, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa stood at 1 280.

On March 27, health minister Zweli Mkhize reported the country’s first two deaths from the virus..

Last week, president Cyril Ramaphosa told the entire nation that South Africa would be under lockdown from midnight Thursday 26 March to Thursday 16 April as an urgent precautionary step to combat the spread of the virus.

“It is important that all cyclists adhere to the president’s request. This is our only hope to overcome the tragedy we are faced with,” says Rezelman.

“As avid cyclists, it is extremely frustrating not to be able to go cycling but we all have a responsibility towards our families, friends and fellow South Africans to strictly adhere to the No cycling in public

government’s announcement of lockdown which includes recreational outdoor sport.”

Rezelman says cyclists have to remember that all sport and recreational activities across the globe are affected by the Covid-19 virus.

“We as cyclists just have to wait this one out,” he says.

“The government cannot make exceptions to the rule and the PPA as an organisation cares about the health and safety of all cyclists.”

Rezelman advises cyclists to take out their trainers and to stay fit at home.

is permitted during the nationwide lockdown.

“Let’s stay off the roads and make a worthy contribution to winning the battle against this deadly virus,” he adds.

The Pedal Power offices in Kenilworth are closed and will reopen, according to the government’s stipulation, on Friday 17 April.

“All PPA staff can be contacted via their email as we will be working from home.

We are on lockdown but staying productive! Good luck to everyone and please stay healthy.”

V For more information, contact 083 414 1442 or 081 043 9890 or email info@pedalpower.org.za.