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ance with specifications set out for early childhood development centres. “The centre will be able to accommodate approximately 150 children in the infant, toddler and pre-schooler age groups. It will serve the Heideveld, Welcome Estate and Vanguard communities,” says Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health. “We are unable to advise on the number of enrolments as this is done via the ECD centre operator’s processes; however, in
terms of compliance matters, the provincial social development department will advise on how many children the facility can accommodate, based on their registration processes and compliance certificates issued by the different City departments in the value chain,” says Badroodien. He also says the City has moved away from brick and mortar ECD facilities and has embarked on a more cost effective roll-out. “The City has opted for a modular structure and the Bosasa ECD in Mfuleni has been
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Please just stop asking ‘when’ A
s a relatively newly wed, I am constantly being confronted with the question: “when?” I don’t even think it is necessary for me to explain what I am referring to, as this question and constant bombardment resonates with any and everyone despite their age, race, background, life experience or relationship status. If you are not in a relationship: when? If you are in a relationship and not engaged: when? If you are engaged and not yet married: when? If you are married without kids: when? When you have a kid, for number 2/3/5/10: when? And the list goes on. And on. And on. And on. As a society, it seems we are incapable of minding our own business. And at this stage I’m not sure what to say in response anymore. Most often I resort to a humorous or sarcastic reply. “Don’t plan my womb” is usually the go-to. But then I started thinking about it a bit
more and realised that while I am not sure if I am even able to have children or not, there are many women out there who have been confirmed infertile. And naturally also some who simply do not want to procreate due to family history, personal preference, crime, careers or whatever other reason they have. Side note, yes, they are entitled to this choice. Now think about this: a woman who longs for a child, who is incapable of conceiving her own and cannot afford the process of adoption. I am sure this is a heartbreaking realisation for any person. Then you, busybody, come in hot with that stupid, insensitive and quite frankly inappropriate question of “when?” Some would never admit this is their situation and to be honest, it in any case is none of your business. I mention this because should this happen to you – and the likelihood of this happening is very probable – apologising and standing with egg on your face will not remove the hurt you inflicted on the women already battling to come to terms with this. And all in a bid to make
small talk. I was raised with the phrase, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. And now I am telling you, asking “when” is not a conversation starter, it is not a topic up for discussion and if you ask me again, just one more time, I might slap you with a “WHEN are you going to stop being an insensitive prick and mind your own business”? And on top of that we should stop accepting that older generations should be allowed to say and do as they please, based purely on their age. We smile and shrug it off when in fact this is completely unacceptable. If you really are desperate to start a conversation with someone, ask them how they are doing, talk about the weather or ask them what exciting things are happening in their lives. Leave the “when” and the “you-got-fat” conversation starters for the bottom of the barrel . . . but that’s another story for another time. -Samantha Lee-Jacobs
Pandemic halts this year’s parade
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A group of 40 learners from Strandfontein Secondary School meant to participate in this year’s Cape Town Carnival will have to wait a little bit longer to showcase their skills following the cancellation of the annual event. The carnival was scheduled to take place on Human Rights Day, Saturday 21 March, on the Green Point Fan Walk. However, following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation over the COVID-19 virus pandemic and measures that have been introduced to curb its spread, organisers have decided to call the carnival off. “In consultation with our stakeholders, the trustees and management of the Cape Town Carnival resolved to cancel the carnival parade in the best interests of the health and welfare of all people and particularly the communities we serve,” a statement from the organisers read. “We would like to thank the 44 community groups, the individuals performers, and the carnival staff that have worked tirelessly to prepare for this event.” Prof Rachel Jafta, chair of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, said: “My heart goes out to the carnival communities and management tea that have worked so hard to make this year’s parade extra special. Don’t lose hope; we will be back. We thank our sponsors and suppliers for their understanding in these uncertain times.” Jean Prinsloo, principal at Strandfontein Secondary, says the school is the only high school in the Strandfontein community and “is a beacon of hope for a mixed community that has a few informal settlements such as 7de Laan and Plasie.”
The group, featuring 40 learners from Strandfontein and suburbs like Pelican Heights, Pelican Park, Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha and Nyanga, was meant to showcase their parade, Umswenko: Move to Your Own Beat. Umswenko was originally expressed by miners as a way of celebrating life beyond the hardships of day-to-day work, using song, dance and fashion as a way out of their grim reality. In its new incarnation, it is once again enlivening a group of people in difficult circumstances, giving them a sense of purpose, joy and unity. “We’ve been practising rigorously for about a month now, sacrificing intervals, practising after school, and even doing three-hour sessions on a Saturday,” says Judith Simmers, one of the Strandfontien group’s choreographers. Led and choreographed by Simmers, Fadley Hamsa and Merissa Schrikker, the group had evolved quickly into a safe place
of fun, friendship, laughter and brilliance. Keeble-Mercuur, who would have been a participant in the carnival and would have represented the school, says there’s a buzz among the learners that wasn’t there before. According to the Strandfontein learners, the many hours of practising and togetherness have enabled the children to build new friendships, keep themselves out of harm’s way, and open their minds up to new possibilities in their own lives. Recalling how it all started, Keeble-Mercuur tells the story of how a teacher, caught up in “the gees and magic” of being a part of the 50 000-strong carnival crowd before; “ran right along the parade route, next to the floats and through the crowds.” “I think, for her, and for us, to see the absolute joy, pride and confidence on the bright young faces of those passing performers, spotting some of our very own learners shimmying in the belly dance, was something to behold and we as a school just had to get involved.”
A group of Strandfontein Secondary School learners who would have participated.
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he Calvyn Protestant Church in Athlone formed a human chain on Sunday 8 March and took their service to the streets to denounce violent gender-based attacks. “As part of our 69th conference, we took a stand in solidarity and activism on Klipfontein Road in Athlone against this clear and present danger, and this on-going violence,” says Reverend Steven-John Bam, from the church. “The church says enough is enough and prays for an end to this period of darkness and fear. The Calvyn Protes-
tant Church prays for the dignity of life to be restored in our communities and that safe zones for children once more be created. “The mantra of ‘your child is my child’ needs to once more be lived out and prayed into reality,” Bam says. The 69th conference also addressed fears around the current Corona virus. “The meeting hereby acknowledges the concerns of its members and the country. Furthermore the church, together with its ecumenical partners, pray for a sustainable cure and solution
for this virus.” The meeting furthermore decided to continually advocate for healthy lifestyles and responsible living. To this end the Presbytery has asked every church on the last Sunday of every month to implement awareness drives with different health issues. “The 69th Conference of the Presbytery of Athlone wishes everyone a blessed Lenten season and a wonderful remembrance and celebration in the knowledge that Christ has died, Christ has risen and Christ will come again,” he says.
Belgravia High School food fair postponed indefinitely Belgravia High School in Athlone will be postponing its food fair on Friday 20 March, until further notice as schools will be closing tomorrow, Wednesday 18 March. Tickets are R130 and each stall represents a different country. Each ticket (booklet) allows a participant to attend the event and enjoy a meal typical of the USA, England, Turkey, India and from home soil, South Africa. “We serve a widespread community, ranging from the greater Athlone area to Mitchell’s Plain, Delft and Khayelitsha.
“The vast majority of our learners come from sub-economic backgrounds and as a result we find that fewer parents are able to honour their financial commitments to the school,” says Zeenat Dawood, chair of the governing body of the school. Dawood continues: “In an effort to continue offering an educational experience of a high quality, we are embarking on fundraising efforts with the food fair being our first event for 2020,” Call the school on 021 696 5118 for more information.
School market postponed The Vanguard and Welcome Estate Ratepayers and Civic Association will no longer be hosting a market day on Saturday 4 April from 08:00 to 17:00 at Welcome Primary School. Following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation over the Covid-19 virus pandemic and measures that have been introduced to curb its spread, organisers decided to call the market off. “Gatherings of more than 100 people will be prohibited,” said Ramaphosa. “Where small gatherings are unavoidable, organisers will need to put in place stringent measures of prevention and control.” Call Naser on 083 463 0388 or Saleem on 084 587 0661 for information.
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With the dreaded return of load shedding following a significant break, residents of the Western Cape could breathe a sigh of relief should plans to become energy independent go ahead. In his State of the Province (Sopa) address in February, premier Alan Winde stated the province’s commitment to creating its own renewable energy. This followed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that municipalities, who are capable of doing so, are at liberty to generate their own energy. “Load shedding makes me the most angry when I hear of its effect on our small businesses. When stage six hit us on Monday 9 December it was a harsh awakening, and we have to be brave enough to admit to ourselves that we aren’t in for a quick fix,” said Winde at the time. Winde continues that the province has been calling on national government for several years to make a number of energy reforms. In his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday 13 February, Ramaphosa said Eskom’s capacity would be increased through renewable energy, natural gas, hydro-power, battery storage and coal. This undertaking could take between three and 12 months, said Ramaphosa. He further warned residents that the likelihood of load shedding would continue as Eskom continues to battle constraints. “It has severely set back our efforts to rebuild the economy and to create jobs. Every time it occurs, it disrupts people’s lives, causing frustration, inconvenience, hardship,” said Ramaphosa. “At its core, load shedding is the inevitable consequence of Eskom’s inability over many years – due to debt, lack of capacity and state capture – to service its power plants.” While the steps are welcomed by the provincial government, Winde said he had several concerns surrounding the generation of power.
“The Western Cape has worked hard in recent years to develop the framework to support alternative energy: 23 of our municipalities support Small Scale Embedded Energy, we have promoted the uptake of solar PV, and we have done a large part of the groundwork required for the importation of Liquefied Natural Gas. As a province, we are primed to take advantage of the excellent economic opportunities that green- and alternative energy present for investment and growth,” said Winde. “We are fortunate, especially in the Western Cape, to have some of the best solar and wind resources in the world, and we have the ability to become the emerging market leader in renewable energy.” The province has a four-point plan to making this a reality. . Municipalities will be assisted in procuring energy from Independent Power Producers. “Procurement in the government space is complicated and time consuming, so we will ensure that there is dedicated support to speed up a more robust procurement process,” says Winde. . Small Scale Embedded Generation like Solar power across the province will be increased. . The greening of government buildings across the Western Cape will be increased. “Where there is a government rooftop that can benefit from solar, it will be installed. We already have solar systems on 17 provincial buildings,” says Winde. Municipalities across the province are being supported and encouraged to make similar investments. . Importing of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through Saldanha Bay will be fast tracked, enabling Eskom’s Ankerlig plant to operate on LNG rather than the much more expensive diesel. “Our work has already de-risked these initiatives, and we call on the national government to move with speed to bring LNG to our industries and power plants in the Province. Gas to power may also make sense in Mossel Bay,” says Winde. Local departments are already looking at ways to implement this in the province.
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Det Sgt Jeffrey Witbooi from Manenberg police station is here with state advocate, Ezna Erasmus and Cst Anelisa Zeleni, in front of the Cape High Court after the sentencing of Angelo Klein from Manenberg.
Manenberg detective has been praised in the Western Cape High Court for his investigation which led to the sentencing of a murderer. Det Sgt Jeffrey Witbooi was commended by Judge Judith Cloete on Wednesday 4 March for the way he investigated the case, which led to the sentencing of Angelo Klein (41). Klein was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Peter Goliath, a
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resident from Manenberg. He was charged with murder, attempted murder, housebreaking and robbery with aggravating circumstances. In the early hours of Saturday 25 August 2018, Klein entered the home of Peter and his wife Elizabeth, in Orion Road, Surrey Estate, while they were sleeping. He killed Peter by stabbing him with a sharp object, hitting and kicking him several times; and attempted to kill his wife by stabbing her with a sharp object, hitting, strangling and later suffocating her. Klein stole a television set and cellular telephone with an estimated value of R8 000 and fled. During sentencing, the judge said that the murder of the deceased and the attempted murder of his wife were executed in a cold blooded and cowardly fashion. “The clear impression which the accused has left with this court is that he has no respect whatsoever for the rights to life, dignity and safety of persons and their property. The accused is clearly a dangerous criminal and society must be protected from him. The strong message needs to go out that it is not acceptable to kill, rob and terrorise others simply because you want their possessions,” she said. Klein was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, 12 years imprisonment for attempted murder and 15 years for housebreaking with the intent to rob and robbery with aggravating circumstances. Judge Cloete commended Witbooi for his professionalism and the way he gave testimony. She thanked him for his dedication and commitment to ensuring a safer community. Meanwhile, Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lt Gen Yolisa Matakata also commended the detective work of Witbooi, who had almost no leads when he took on the case. “In the event of the police being unable to prevent a crime from occurring, our investigators have to investigate and present a strong case before court,” says Lt Gen Matakata.
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vigilant passerby alerted police patrolling Imam Haron Road in Rondebosch East about a business being robbed. “Four men aged 24, 27, 32 and 37 were arrested on Wednesday 11 March at 12:20 for robbing Queen Bess Superette,” says Sgt Nkululeko Mnyaka, spokesperson for Lansdowne police. “The suspects were caught while they were busy inside the shop. The police stopped to checked and came across the thugs leaving the shop, but they ran back inside after noticing the police van.” Sgt LV Mngambi and Const Jason Petersen arrested three suspects and the fourth suspect fled and was later caught by members of the local
neighbourhood watch. “Two firearms were recovered, both serial numbers filed off, and R630 in cash was recovered from the suspect. “The 58-year-old shop owner and his two assistants explained that two suspects entered the shop, one bought cigarettes and suddenly one suspect took out a firearm and told them to lay down. The other suspect came around the counter and took about 40 packets of cigarettes and cash from the till,” Mnyaka says. All four suspects were arrested and detained at Lansdowne police station on charges of business robbery.
The firearm that was confiscated after the business robbery in Rondebosch East.
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he Zoe Project has been a pillar in the Retreat community for more than two decades. Having founded the organisation in 1998, Tracy Aitken recently decided to expand the reach and work of the organisation beyond pregnant women. Operating from premises located behind the maternity and obstetrics unit (MOU) at the Retreat Community Health Centre (CHC) in Cafda, the project serves the needs of underprivileged pregnant women in the community and from as far as Lotus River and Hanover Park. The project empowers women through the training of birthing companions (doulas) and birthing support programmes, counselling, and antenatal, mother and baby classes. It
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girls can recognise our counsellors and come here if they have problems and want to discuss things or even just for a hug.” The project has about 80 volunteers. Of them, some work at the Retreat CHC MOU and 30 provide services at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. Others are in the process of getting the Hanover Park MOU residency upand-running. “We have two new doulas who have started there and they will be having a doula week at Hanover Park. They will be speaking about who a doula is. We are there to help the mom from the head down – psychologically, how to breathe, how to walk, how to handle pain – and we go into the labour ward with them,” says Aitken. Her dream is for their work to reach even further. “We are branching out into the bank clinics – all the ones that fall under Retreat. Our vision is to be able to implement this project in all the MOUs in the Western Cape.”
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Lavender Hill wins big NOORE NACERODIEN
der Hill won their first major trophy when they beat Westridge Yankees he Cape Town Softball Associa- 3-2 in a riveting final at the Turfhall tion season ended with an ex- softball stadium on Sunday 15 citing week of softball. March. In the women’s Super League The outcome is the first major title Knockout (KO) competition, Laven- won by the young Lavender Hill team. With the score locked at 2-2 from the second innings, the match went into an extra tiebreaker inning. Yankees failed to score in the first tiebreaker innings. However, Lavender Hill had other ideas and sealed the game when Kelsey Fortuin crossed the plate courtesy of a Melissa Savage hit to right field after Fortuin was adLavender Hill’s Miché Hendricks (left) celebrates vanced on a sacrifice with Melissa Savage after the final run was scored bunt from Grivonne to beat Westridge Yankees 3-2 a during sudden Rhoda. death in the super league KO final on Sunday 15 Just 24 hours earliMarch at Turfhall. The KO title was Lavender Hill’s er, Yankees put the first major title, after finishing runners up to skids on Lavender Hill Westridge Yankees in the league. Yankees annexed when they ran out 6-1 the league title on Saturday 14 March after beating winners to retain the Lavender Hill 5-2. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS league title.
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As expected, both sets of pitchers contained the batters throughout the two games. In the men’s major league KO final, Hamiltons scored four runs in the seventh innings to clinch a famous victory over Westridge Yankees. Hamiltons managed only three hits in their first six innings. Marc Quickfall’s double set the stage for a superb batting display by the Hamiltons offensive with Altino Elliott adding another double. Yankees failed to respond to Hamiltons. In the league competition, Khayelitsha Eagles failed to beat Pirates allowing Yankees to clinch the title at the finish line. Yankees had a good day at the ballpark when their men clinched the second division KO and their women’s major league team clinched the double at the expense of Table View Tornados. The results are: Women: Saturday: Super League: Heideveld Yankees 0, Falcons 15; Kenfac Phillies 5, Glenthorn A’s 8; Lavender Hill 1, Westridge Yankees 6
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