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he much loved hit local series Melody, shot and produced on the Cape Flats, will be around for another year. Currently being broadcasted on SABC 2 every Tuesday evening at 19:30, the series has viewers glued to their screens since April, especially those who are able to relate to the story, by identifying with the drama. The authentic human adventure involves a young coloured woman and her struggle against social injustices with which many South Africans wrestle daily. Series producer Theo Davids says they wanted to create a series that would accurately reflect the lives of coloured people. “South African television does not really reflect the lives of coloured people in the way that we know our lives to be. During the predemocracy years we were always portrayed as flower sellers, gangsters, nannies or coons. When there were films about coloured people, there was always a white saviour. After 1994 there were mostly “rainbow” stories with coloured, whites, blacks and Indians and even in these stories we always had a stereotypical role like the coloured gangster or the coloured nanny,” he says. What makes Melody different is how it tells these stories. “With Melody I just wanted to change this perspective and tell positive stories about coloured people. I want to tell stories where our people can be role models and an inspiration to others. These stories depict a slice of life but not to a point where we glorify negative things. We also need to celebrate the success stories that come out of our communities.” The series is filmed in and around the Cape Flats, with most of it being filmed in Athlone. The cast include actors from Mitchell’s Plain, Athlone, Bishop Lavis and other areas on the Cape Flats. “All locations like houses, schools and churches that we used for filming (are) in the Athlone area. Through the filming of Melody, we empowered about 4500 people from
the local communities. These people were involved through catering for the cast and crew, to being extras on set to having their homes used as set locations. It was a true collaboration between the Athlone community and the film industry and SABC,” he says. But Davids says this series should not be stereotyped as “typical brown culture”, but rather a wakeup call to have empathy. Melody is meant to be a story of hope and shows especially young people in similar circumstances, that it is okay to dream and aspire for more, in order to change their circumstances for the better. “Your circumstances or the environment in which you find yourself do not determine who or what you are or what you can become. You can become a success,” he says. Davids says it will be easy for anyone to relate to the series because it centres around family. “In our modern society, the family as a unit has lost its value and families have disintegrated because of the times we are living in. People are so occupied with material wealth, success and status that they often put family time and values on the back burner. This has caused the very core of society, the family unit, to lose its importance and disintegrate. With Melody we went right back to one of the most basic values: A family that stays and works together, can be successful,” says Davids. The scripts are not based on any one individual experience or life story. “It is a merging of many stories of many people’s lives. We know these people and they have gone through these circumstances. We have reflected their stories in Melody and if we hold up the Melody mirror to ourselves, we will, to a greater or lesser extent, be able to identify with what the characters are going through. We can thus go on their journey with them. We celebrate with them. We cry with them. We get angry with them,” says Davids. Davids says the story will take a few twists and turns over the next few episodes with a surprise promised toward the end. With the series taking off, Davids says the cast and crew are excited at its success. “Nobody writes a story without wanting it to be successful so we were quietly optimistic but we did not expect this measure
The cast of hit series Melody currently on SABC2 of positive response from not only South Africa, but from all over the world. This just shows that there is a deep need for stories like this where people can identify with the issues and struggles of the characters,” says Davids. “It is not just about race or colour but people from all creeds and cultures can identify
with this story. There are universal messages in the story. The story addresses universal issues such as love, care, poverty, struggles and it shows how resilient the human spirit is. It shows that there is always hope.” SABC is also expected to soon reveal some exciting news around the series, says Davids, not hinting at any further details.
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ith the increase of gender based violence and domestic violence instances in South Africa, the Western Cape department of community safety has launched a detailed booklet on how to obtain protection orders. Provincial community safety minister Albert Fritz says the launch of the “Guide for Victims of Domestic Abuse” booklet, produced by the department, provides useful information on how to obtain a protection order. “I encourage residents to share this information far and wide to ensure that it reaches those who may need it most. Going forward, the department will implement a range of communications devised to share this information further,” says Fritz. The booklet assists in defining a domestic relationship and domestic violence; outlining the rights of a victim and the responsibilities of police, defining a protection order and how to obtain it; and providing useful contact details on how to access domestic violence, gender based violence and femicide related services. “In applying for a protection order, it is important to distinguish between the applicant
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Mental Health in South Africa Mental disorders are the third highest burden of disease, after HIV and other infectious disorders. 75 percent of people with mental illnesses do not receive any care. One in five people suffer from some form of mental disorder. It is estimated that by 2020, depression will be the second most disabling condition in the world. Over 80 percent of the country's psychiatrists work
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and respondent. Victims of DV and GBV should firstly report the incident to their local police station. The victim must then apply for a protection order at their local magistrate’s court. In doing so, the victim in the application for a protection order becomes the applicant. The alleged perpetrator in the application becomes the respondent. It should be noted that an interim protection order can also be issued at any time of the day or night for protection. Alternatively, if the victim does not have a legal representative, the clerk of the court is obliged by law to inform the victim of relief or remedies available in terms of the Domestic Violence Act,” says Fritz. A protection order is issued by a court of law and prohibits the respondent from: . enlisting the help of another person to commit any such act; . entering a residence shared by a complainant and the respondent or a specified part of the shared residence or the victims place of employment or where the victim resides; . committing any other act as specified in
the protection order including an order to seize any firearms or dangerous weapon from the respondent; or . financially threatening the victim by making monetary relief available to the victim. “You can apply for a protection order if you are a victim of domestic violence, this includes children. If the victim is too young, a parent or guardian, or any person acting on behalf of someone who is responsible for them, may apply with their permission for a protection order,” says Fritz. “In the event that the respondent disobeys the protection order, the applicant should contact the police. Thereafter a statement will be taken from him/her; the police will be provided with a warrant of arrest which the complainant received together with the protection order and, if the victim is in immediate danger, the respondent will be arrested, otherwise he/she will be given a notice to appear in court.” V The booklet can be obtained from https://www.westerncape.gov.za/files/docs_dva_booklet_2020-a5_final_-
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Mental Health Dr. Rapiti qualified with a diploma in mental illness and developed a keen interest in mental health. In the more than 25 years that he has been offering psychiatry services, he has successfully treated a number of patients from all over Cape Town with a wide range of mental conditions. These include major d e p re s s i ve d i s o rd e r s , b i p o l a r d i s o rd e r, schizophrenia, drug induced psychosis, anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, adjustment disorder and anxiety in children and ADHD.
assists with restored dignity and empowerment for the survivors. There are 161 court preparation officers throughout the country who are situated at various courts dealing with GBV. To be referred to a court preparation officer for assistance, contact the province’s court preparation manager. V In the Western Cape, contact Gary Titus on 021 487 7287 or GVtitus@npa.gov.za.
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in the private sector, so the majority of the indigent in this country do not have easy access to mental health care. This has a serious and negative impact on individuals afflicted by mental illnesses, their family and the work situation. Dr Rapiti recognised the need for such a service in his practice and his community and is able to assist patients with the treatment and management of mental health conditions. Family Health Dr Rapiti counsels patients using the principals of behaviour modification therapy and motivational counselling. He offers counselling for couples with marital or relationship problems, bereavement counselling, counselling of children who are battling with their parent's divorce and counselling for patients suffering from work related stress and anxiety. Executive Counselling Quite early in his practice, DR Rapiti recognised the
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Albert Fritz, the provincial minister for community safety, welcomes the recently established Court Watching Brief (CWB) Unit’s efforts to promote awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence. As head of the unit, Advocate Leslie Morris has been tasked to monitor cases relating to GBV, femicide and domestic violence. The CWB unit monitors criminal cases struck off the court roll as a result of possible police inefficiencies. Where cases are struck off the court roll because of systemic failures, these are captured and reported to the provincial police commissioner to ensure remedial action is taken. Going forward, the unit will provide quarterly reports on emerging trends in cases and blockages in referral pathways to better unpack and address these matters. Morris, in his first month as head of this unit, has already issued his first report.
Fritz says: “I welcome the efforts by Advocate Morris thus far. When he was first tasked with these cases, he expressed that he wanted to go beyond monitoring cases and towards advocacy. He has done just that. Between Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August, he took part in workshops, together with Cederberg municipality, in Lamberts Bay, Elands Bay, Graafwater, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Wupperthal, providing training on basic human rights, protection orders, secondary victimisation, amongst others.” Minister Fritz says advocacy and awareness cannot be limited to the CWB unit alone. “The Department of Community Safety remains committed not only to performing oversight but contributing to the safety of all residents,” says Fritz. V Should you wish to liaise with the CWB unit, you can call 021 483 7863 or email Advocate Morris on police.oversight@westerncape.gov.za.
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Abdud Dayyaan Abrahams, who lives in Mitchell’s Plain, is a learner at the Carel he prospect of a nine-year-old boy gaining du Toit Centre for Hearing Impaired Chilthe ability to hear for the first time in his dren in Parow. life is nearing the realm of high likelihood He was born with hearing loss and at the as his mother continues her efforts to raise age of four, received his first cochlear imfunds for a life-changing medical device. plant in his right ear, but continued to use a hearing aid in the left, his mother, Mishkaah Abrahams, explains. “I flew to Jo’burg and Durban six years ago for funds, I had functions (to raise the money), and I bought the hearing aid through the school,” she adds. But, as Mishkaah wrote on a Back-a-Buddy page, “Despite using the most powerful hearing aids available, over time we have seen that the left ear’s benefit from the hearing aid diminished as his hearing loss in the left ear became worse.” Since discovering that hearing aids were not the Abdud Dayyaan Abrahams is in need of a cochlear implant and his right fit for her mother, Mishkaah, is raising the funds for it. son, she began
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campaigning to raise funds for a cochlear implant in his left ear. The hopeful mother says the implant’s overall costs are in the range of R85 000, which will cover more than just the device. “It is a new cochlear implant launching soon; it’s called a Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor. He will be one of the first ones to have it, and it’s very expensive to maintain it.” But she believes the procedure will be extremely beneficial for him, and so she continues to host functions and sell homecooked meals to the community to garner the support they need. The provincial health department recently released a statement about the positive outcomes of a cochlear implant for a twoyear-old girl. She received the device which was installed in June this year. Jennifer Perold, audiologist and coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, said since the surgery it has been a delight to watch Sage Cloete (2) growing in confidence and in her awareness of new sounds in her environment. Mishkaah is confident that Abdud Dayyaan’s implant will have the same results. She also hopes to find a generous donor to assist her with the future maintenance of the implant. She says Abdud Dayyaan is excited to receive a new implant. She describes him on her Back-a-Buddy page as “a friendly and funny boy who enjoys playing, swimming and construction activities. He has a gentle and loving nature and a sparkle of mischief is always present in his brown eyes”. V To support Abdud Dayyaan’s cause, visit https:// www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/abduddayyaan.
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New dates for SA National Parks Week South African National Parks (Sanparks), together with Total South Africa and FNB, will be hosting the 15th annual SA National Parks Week from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November. Fundisile Mketeni, Sanparks chief executive officer (CEO), says: “Sanparks has postponed the free access week which is traditionally held in September, to November due to the Covid-19 alert level two regulations which restrict the number of people allowed within public spaces. Additionally, we have implemented extra visitor management procedures in the parks to manage visitor volumes in line with regulations to further mitigate the risk of the spread of coronavirus at this time.” SA National Parks Week is an annual campaign that gives all South African citizens the opportunity to enter most of the parks managed by Sanparks for free, with the exclusion of Namaqua National Park and Boulders section at Table Mountain National Park. The free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. Mketeni says every year Sanparks aims to increase the number of citizens that are granted free access to national parks during this time. He says since they started the pro-
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gramme in 2006, some 551 393 South Africans have been afforded the opportunity to enter national parks, and they want to see these numbers grow. Mketeni says: “The week in partnership with Total South Africa and FNB is meant to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa’s natural, cultural and historical heritage and a deeper appreciation of biodiversity. It is important for South Africans to visit and know the importance of national parks.” Mketeni highlights the growing need for national parks to be relevant, particularly to young people and communities living adjacent to parks. “Through our socio-economic transformation programmes and our expanded public works programme, we work closely with communities living adjacent to national parks in order to be more inclusive so we can tackle issues of wildlife crime with their help, afford them more access to parks for cultural use, inform young people about the different career options that parks have to offer and create job opportunities. Sanparks hopes to strengthen and enable those communities to reap the benefits of the national parks.” V For more information visit the website at www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week.
Vehicle licence renewal: check your dates Motorists whose motor and renewal had to be vehicle licences expired done by 21 July. on Monday 31 August, in. Discs that expired cluding those who were on 31 July: payment and given a three-month grace renewal had to be done period because of the Covby 21 August. id-19 lockdown, now have . Motor trade vehicle until Tuesday 22 Septemnumbers/trade plate for ber to renew their licence motor vehicle dealers: discs. This extension is renew by 31 November. valid for licences that ex. Driver licences, pired between Tuesday learner’s licences and 31 March and Sunday 31 roadworthy certificates: May. renew by 31 January The City of Cape Town There will be no grace period for 2021. has confirmed that no in- expired licences outside the hard Motorists who could terest or penalties will be lockdown period. PHOTO: SAMANTHA not renew their licences charged if motor vehicle LEE-JACOBS due to lockdown, but licences, which expired who needed to renew on the dates listed above, are renewed on or their licences before 26 March when the before 22 September. lockdown was implemented but failed to do “The extension aims to help alleviate the so, will have to pay penalties. pressure at customer offices across the met“Online applications over the March, ro and in South Africa and to assist more April and May months needed to be redone motorists with their renewals,” a media because of the passage of time. Fines cannot statement released by the City reads. be written off as it is not a decision the City Customer officers are currently operat- can make. This falls within the ambit of the ing with reduced staff due to Covid-19 re- national department of transport and the strictions. To avoid queues, the City advises City follows the prescripts of the applicable motorists to renew their licences online if regulations and legislation,” the City said. possible. Regulations as per the national de- V To register for e-Services visit the online e-services partment of transport are: portal. For motor vehicle registration and licensing as. Discs that expired on 30 June: payment sistance, email Vehicle.Licence@capetown.gov.za.
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he provincial minister of community safety Albert Fritz has welcomed confirmation from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) that they will be investigating the release of an alleged gang hitman on R1 500 bail from the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 25 August. Murder and attempted murder accused Mustakim Scullard (20) faced charges but was released on bail as the magistrate explained that it was his first offence. The department of community safety wrote to the acting director of the NPA at the end of August noting that the NPA had opposed bail and enquired whether they would appeal the Magistrate’s decision. In his motivation for doing so, Fritz said: “While it is important to take into consideration whether a perpetrator is a first-time offender, this should be considered in terms of the context and nature of the crime. Scullard is a known gang hitman and it is incredibly concerning that he has been released on bail.” Based on a docket analysis conducted by police, in the cases where the circumstances of murder were known, it is reported that of the 63 gang-related murders in the country, 59 were in the Western Cape. Gangs are attributed with being the causative factor throughout the country in 59 cases of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and 59 cases of attempted murder, he says. Scullard reportedly approached two rival gang members and shot both. The 34-year-old victim escaped. However, the 19-year-old victim was shot and killed at close range. Scullard was identified by witnesses and was arrested two days later in Nellie Court, Manenberg. He was found in possession of a 9mm pistol and 16 live rounds. “My department’s Court Watching Brief Unit have further looked into the case and noted that there were four charges against the accused which include murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition. The accused first appeared on Monday 20 July and the matter was postponed until Monday 27 July for bail information. On 27 July bail information was provided to the State,” says Fritz. “The court was informed that the matter is a schedule six offence which requires exceptional circumstances to be submitted by the accused to be released on bail. The matter was postponed until Tuesday 11 August for a formal bail application. On 11 August the bail application proceedings were extended until Tuesday 25 August. Bail was opposed by the state on both dates. The investigating officer testified in the opposing of the bail application.” On 25 August, the court was satisfied that the accused has shown exceptional circumstances which are in the interest of justice to be released on R1 500 bail. The court was informed that the accused has no pending matters against him, and he provided a fixed address to the court. Bail was subsequently granted to the accused. “Gangsterism is a huge contributor towards violent crime in our province. Each level of government must work together to ensure that no stone is left unturned in the fight against this social ill. Our police officials’ hard work should not be met with poor prosecution or the release of a known hitman back onto our streets, putting the lives of innocent and vulnerable people at risk,” says Fritz. He says the investigation is continuing and the accused is due back in court on Wednesday 28 October.
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s rolling blackouts continue to grip the country, Eskom has urged residents to switch off their geysers and pool pumps during load shedding. “Customers are advised to switch off geysers and pool pumps during load shedding to prevent a load surge and possible tripping of electricity supply when supply is restored to large areas after load shedding,” says Eskom spokesperson Bulelwa Ncobo. “Once the electricity has been restored, customers should wait at least 30 minutes before switching on geysers and pool
pumps to avoid the possible tripping of electricity.” Ncobo explains that cold load pickup takes place when a distribution circuit is re-energised following an extended outage, where the current is high enough to cause a rapid overcurrent (load surge) that may cause the electricity supply to trip. If supply has not been restored according to the load shedding schedule, call the 24/7 Eskom share call number on 08600 37566 or email customerservices@eskom.co.za. Residents who live in areas normally serviced by the Bellville, Khayelitsha and
Kraaifontein hubs may also use these local contact options on weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00: . Bellville hub on 076 782 9481 (WhatsApp and SMS only) or Bellvillecrm@eskom.co.za. . Khayelitsha hub on 079 452 4844 (WhatsApp and SMS only) or Khayelitshacrm@eskom.co.za. . Kraaifontein hub on 064 695 4285 (WhatsApp and SMS only) or Kraaifonteincrm@ eskom.co.za. Eskom has issued an apology to the customers affected.
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etcare 911 emergency helicopter service celebrates 15 years of lifesaving missions. The “Angels of Mercy” helicopter service has celebrated its 15 year anniversary with 10 000 missions completed. The life-saving helicopter emergency medical service (Hems) linked to Netcare 911 celebrated this milestone on Thursday 3 September. “Not only has Netcare 911 marked this milestone in its service to the community, but also that the Hems, which is popularly known as the ‘Angels of Mercy’, has now flown more than 10 000 missions,” says David Stanton, head of clinical and education of Netcare 911. “These achievements bring home to us the many critically injured or ill patients whose lives we helped to save, highlighting the immense contribution the service has made within our country over this time.” Netcare 911 currently operates 24-hour Hems bases in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Its aircraft fleet includes Bell 407, Bell 222 and Bell 430 helicopters, all of which are fully configured to enable ICU level of care to all patients. Fitted with the latest in diagnostic, ventilation and monitoring equipment, the emergency medical crews are able to continue providing care at an ICU level throughout the patient’s transfer to hospital. Stanton says with a dedicated team of experienced pilots and emergency care practitioners, the Hems helicopters are deployed to reach the scene of an emergency in the shortest possible time to provide the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care to patients, thereby giving them the best possible chance at recovery. These may include patients who have been seriously injured in road or other accidents, or who have had a life-threatening medical emergency such as a stroke or heart
The life-saving helicopter emergency medical service linked to Netcare 911 celebrated 15 years last week. attack. “Having Hems as an integral part of our nationwide emergency medical service means that we can swiftly reach patients in metropolitan and outlying areas, including the most remote locations. In cities, for example, traffic is often gridlocked and a helicopter can reach a critically injured patient much quicker than a response car or an ambulance to commence life-saving treatment. Once patients are stabilised the helicopter can fly them to the most appropriate hospital very quickly for further specialised care,” explains Stanton.
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In addition to being on standby for medical emergencies, the Hems air ambulances are also used to expedite the safe transfer of critically ill adults and infants between hospitals for specifically required treatment. “With a strong focus on clinical excellence, the performance of our teams is measured on multiple factors, including response and scene times and pain management. Cases are reviewed and discussed regularly to ensure that patients receive the best and safest care at all times. The Netcare 911 Hems, which has been operational since 2005, assists us to reach more South Africans in their time of greatest need and there is no doubt that it has saved many thousands of lives. Flying with experienced medical crews, the best medical equipment available, supported by Netcare 911’s world-class national emergency operations centre, and with oversight from a team of medical specialists, the service forms an integral part of Netcare 911’s vision of delivering the best and safest care to the people of South Africa,” he adds. Netcare’s general manager: emergency,
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he impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions is being felt far beyond the actual spread of the virus. The increase of people who personally know of someone who has tested positive for the virus is contributing to the cumbersome concerns felt among South Africans. With a lack of social interaction and the danger of losing jobs, South Africans have a lot on their minds at the moment. Gig technology company M4Jam sent out a survey to its members to find out how lockdown has affected their state of mind and more than 2 900 responses were received. Most of the respondents (85.5%) were aged 18 to 34 and 61% were female. Unsurprisingly, 88% of respondents reported feeling persistently anxious about Covid-19 and its effects on them, their families and society. While 68% of respondents did not have full-time jobs, 15% of those taking the survey could carry on working from home while 14% were required to go to work daily. With regard to the health and mental wellbeing of people, 90% of those who participated in the survey had someone they could rely
on for emotional support. A further 83% said they had no other pre-existing health conditions which would raise their risk level should they become infected. But the survey reports a high percentage (80%) of people who were either very concerned or extremely concerned about contracting the virus and an even higher number (89%) who were worried for their family and friends. When asked if they would go to the clinic or pharmacy to collect medication for any pre-existing conditions, 66% said they were somewhat to extremely afraid out of fear that clinics were transmission hotspots. On a positive note, 93% said they would get themselves tested if they started presenting symptoms, even though 63% of those taking the survey were worried about the country’s health system being overloaded. The extent to which the virus is impacting us is seen by the 61% of respondents who knew someone who had tested positive. 41% knew of at least one person who had died as a result of Covid-19, and 58% was familiar with a person who had recovered. M4Jam CEO Georgie Midgley says statistics change the picture of the virus in South
Africa. “It wasn’t so long ago that infections were just something we read about in the media and followed in infographics. Now, practically every South African is seeing the impact of the virus on real lives within their social and familial circles. This is probably contributing to people’s positive attitudes towards getting tested,” says Midgley. The impact on mental health was explored by a range of questions on state of mind and mental well-being. The results show that 50% of respondents were having trouble sleeping, 66% said they were experiencing more stress, and 55% were experiencing a small to a substantial increase in irritability. Also, more than half of the respondents said they noticed a slight dip in their energy levels. The most common states of mind were occasional anxiety, boredom and worry about household finances. “The mental well-being of South Africans has been affected by the obvious economic and social distress caused by the pandemic, However, the surge in positive attitudes towards getting tested means the virus can be detected earlier, therefore increasing the
number of recoveries. This is encouraging with the reality of rebuilding the economy facing us in the next few years,” says Midgley. The ability to support friends and family emotionally was also a widespread worry, with 80% saying they wish they could help. Family stress rose, with 75% reporting a noticeable increase, though 66% said domestic violence was not a concern. On life in South Africa in general during the lockdown, 28% responded with what can best be described as “meh”, reporting neither a deterioration nor improvement. But 18% was a little dissatisfied and 17% completely dissatisfied with life in general. While 52% of respondents say they were taking lockdown extremely seriously, only 5% believed people around them were taking it seriously too. “On the whole, it appears that South Africans are aware of the risks and challenges presented by the virus but are coming together and showing concern for those around them, despite our current reality. This bodes well for a collective effort at recovery on many fronts,” says Midgley.
‘Troublesome’ season upon us More UCT students to return in ‘phased approach’ Cypress, casuarina, poplar, rhus, oak, olive trees and plane trees, while contributing to the rich biodiversity in South Africa, can also wreak havoc on the sinuses during pollen season. With August coming to an end, September brings about new blooms, this typically signals the arrival of the pollen season, which this year, could prove more troublesome during the pandemic as tree pollen counts start to surge throughout most of the country. Prof Jonny Peter, who heads up the University of Cape Town (UCT) Lung Institute’s allergy and immunology unit, says Covid-19 could make allergy sufferers hyper-aware of every sneeze and sniffle as some symptoms overlap. “Hay fever is activated by airborne allergens, such as pollen, which leads to a runny and itchy nose, scratchy throat, as well as allergic conjunctivitis in the eyes. While Covid-19 and hay fever share certain symptoms, there are some key differences. In Covid-19, fevers, body aches and headaches are common, but these are rarely associated with seasonal allergies. In contrast, an itchy nose or eyes and sneezing signal allergy symptoms and are not common in coronavirus infections.” Shared symptoms may include a runny nose or nasal congestion, an intermittent cough, sore throat and fatigue; which could be caused by the season and the virus at the same time, she says. Peter answers some burning questions on both topics, to help people better manage their allergies. Will wearing a mask reduce hay fever symptoms? “Perhaps. Masks may offer some protec-
tion against seasonal allergies since they can prevent larger particles from being inhaled. However, smaller pollen particles are still likely to get through the covering, therefore masks should not be your only form of protection. It’s also important to wash your mask after each use, because it could be carrying pollen.” Does having hay fever/allergic rhinitis pose an increased risk of severe Covid-19 complications? “No. Current research does not indicate that allergic rhinitis or even well-controlled asthma increases either the risk of being infected with coronavirus or the chance of developing severe disease.” Is there a way to reduce hay fever symptoms during the pandemic? “It is impossible to completely avoid exposure to pollen. However, the second-best option is to regularly check the pollen counts for your area on www.pollencount.co.za and to limit time outdoors when counts are high. Using a portable air filter in one or more rooms in your home will also help to filter pollen and dust. Use a high-efficiency particulate filter (Hepa) for best results.” To further relieve yourself of the symptoms of hay fever, keeping windows and doors closed in the morning to midday when pollen counts rise will also help. According to Peter, the lowest pollen counts are usually in the late afternoon to early evening. When outdoors, avoid activities such as mowing the lawn or raking leaves that will stir up pollen. Peter says as pollen levels rise it’s important to continue managing allergies during the pandemic with antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays and inhalers.
With the change to level two of the national lockdown, the University of Cape Town (UCT) may invite more students back to campus. Students registered in performing arts courses, those needing to undertake practical blocks, and selected postgraduate researchers will be invited in phases to return to residences or academic spaces in alignment with the amended UCT calendar. The selected postgraduate researchers who need to use on-campus facilities to complete their research projects, and where this can be accommodated appropriately, will be invited to return in two tranches. UCT vice-chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng said: “As outlined by the minister of higher education, science and innovation, under national alert level two, depending on a tertiary institution’s capacity, no more than a maximum of 66% of students will be allowed to return to campus and residences. This is on condition that they can be safely accommodated and supported in line with the health and safety protocols as directed by the department. “While the official rate of Covid-19 infections has slowed, the coronavirus is still very much with us and we must remain vigilant. Our priorities at UCT are to protect the lives and well-being of our community, to conclude the academic year, to adhere to all government protocols and to take all reasonable steps to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.”
UCT has developed a framework for identifying which students and staff may return in a phased approach, and this is being implemented by invitation only, after the necessary health assessments have been concluded and after formal authorisations have been granted. Very strict monitoring, social distancing and other health regulations will be in place for those returning. Some students were invited back on the basis of vulnerability, such as difficult home circumstances, socio-economic disadvantage or particular barriers to academic progress. These students will continue remote learning in residence with easier access to online resources. Final-year medical students have also returned to residence. All students invited back must undergo a 10-day self-quarantine period when they return to their residences. Campus services will remain limited: dining halls will remain closed, Jammie Shuttle services will be limited, all but one of the computer labs remain closed and UCT libraries will operate as a virtual library service for the rest of the academic year. Staff are to continue working from home where possible. All departments have identified staff members whose work requires them to be on campus and these have been granted access on condition that they undergo a daily health assessment and adhere to strict protocols.
Travelling chef and foodie ready to take a huge bite out of life Tenacious and hardworking people tend to gravitate towards Shane Chanderpaul Phillips. And once you have spent some time with this chef who has a humbling and optimistic disposition it is easy to understand why. The eldest of six siblings, Shane says he got his passion for the food and hospitality industry from his mother who spent many years working in the hospitality industry. Shane graduated from False Bay TVET College, Muizenberg Campus, in December 2017 with a National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Services. While his roots are in Mitchell’s Plain, the world is his oyster. On the day of his final exam paper, Shane submitted his application for a position in Dubai, UAE, as a front of house chef and waiter at one of the prestigious Michelin star group hotels. Four months later, he was working for and refining his culinary skills under the
American celebrity chef and cookbook author Michael Mina. A year later, Shane returned home to be closer to his family. He accepted a position as a relief sous chef with the Village and Life Group in Langebaan, servicing an assortment of establishments under the five-star brand. After just four months in the position, he was appointed the permanent sous chef at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna. Noted for his exceptional menu planning, staff management and fine cuisine, he was appointed acting head chef in January this year. Building a name for himself, Shane has been asked to judge cooking competitions, most recently the Great Karoo Cook-Off, and been featured on local television programmes, Proe (“Taste”) a community TV cooking show, and Laat die Potte Prut, (“Let the pots simmer”), a show about teams who
compete against each other to see who can make the most delicious potjiekos in the country. Not one to rest on his laurels, the 24-year-old is looking to study further in management. He recently completed his application to work abroad again, with his sights set on a cruise liner company in the USA. Goal driven, Shane has ambitions to continue growing his technique, pallet and experience under established chefs from around the world. His experience thus far has taught him that the hospitality industry requires passion and dedication. “Hours are long and gruelling but can be very rewarding, especially when you see how restaurant patrons savour your cuisine.” V To view a taster of Shane’s creations, visit his Instagram profile, @ChefShanePhillips.
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Ster-Kinekor cinemas reopen Cinema lovers can now enjoy movies on big screens following the opening of All Ster-Kinekor cinemas in the Western Cape, on Friday 28 August. Only the V&A Waterfront cinema is still closed. As part of the level two national lockdown regulations cinemas are now allowed to operate with new safety procedures to ensure compliance with directives set out by government. Each theatre is permitted a maximum of 50 guests per auditorium (excluding staff). Some of the new measures include regulated seating, marked foyer floors to manage social distancing, and longer show staggers to manage the number of people in the foyers at a time. To limit contact, no transactions will take place in cinema and all movie tickets and snacks must be purchased through the Ster-Kinekor App or website. After the show guests will be re-
quired to exit the auditorium row-by-row starting from the back of the cinema. Guests are requested to remove their empty snack containers to discard in the dustbins in the cinema foyers. The enhanced cleaning protocol will include sanitising frequently touched surfaces in the cinema. “Before we open our doors, we will use a misting device to treat all our auditoria, as well as our lounge areas, foyers, hand railings and seats,” says Ster-Kinekor’s deputy CEO, Motheo Matsau. The cinemas will be sanitised before and after each show and the cleaning time will be prolonged to ensure all the seats and surfaces are clean and safe. Masks and temperature screening will be compulsory when entering the cinema foyer, but masks may be temporarily removed in the auditorium to enjoy refreshments. Staff will be screened at each shift.
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port is an important learning environment for children. It is an area of life where they receive instant lessons on losing, winning, social dynamics and how they themselves react to certain situations.” These are the words of Dr Denise Bouah, who has released her first book, Sports Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts. Bouah, a sports psychologist who is also a Woman International Master in chess (Wim), says the book is written in everyday language and makes the daunting mental concepts accessible to the young mind. “My goal is to make sport psychology accessible to as many children as possible. When I finished my doctorate in human movement science (master’s degree done in counselling psychology), I decided that I want to do something with the results of my study that will benefit children in a practical way. I didn’t want my research results to remain pure academic literature, but rather be useful to the sports community,” she says. Bouah hopes to change the perception that sport psychology is only an elite service to athletes who can afford it. “With this book, I am placing sport psychology in the hand of the child. A young athlete can now read and learn about mental preparation in easy, everyday language. Coaches, parents and teachers can benefit from this book as well. It will give them ideas and information to introduce and talk about certain aspects that their children are facing,” she explains. The book revolves around the journeys of Jad, Xena, Chika and other characters through their sports adventures and experiences as they come to learn that there is more to sports performance than just the physical component. “The aspects in this book are primarily based on the results of the research done for my doctorate degree. My study focussed on the habits, values and mindfulness of elite athletes. In this study, athletes from different performance levels were included: club, provincial, national and elite. “Every story in this book includes either a habit or value that was found to be important among elite athletes. The book starts off by a story devoted to introducing the concept of sport psychology, mental skills and mental toughness. Some of the stories explain the
Dr Denise Bouah with her book, “Sports Psychology for Children”. meaning and usage of habits, values and mindfulness in sport, while others dive straight into a specific habit or value important for successful sports participation. The habits of being disciplined and being focussed, dealing with pre-game anxiety and setbacks as well as leadership and goal setting in the sport context are also addressed,” says Bouah. The three-time South African Women’s chess champ, who hails from Bellville, says that despite the book being written for children, the aspects found within can be used by adults as well. “Sports participation is a lifelong pursuit for many people, especially with people be-
coming more active and appreciating the value of being fit and healthy. Athletes are constantly setting and adjusting goals. They need to be able to focus and be disciplined so they can do what is necessary to achieve their goals. “All athletes make mistakes, experience setbacks from time to time and it is important to deal with these in a constructive manner. “Coping skills are needed to deal with pressure situations. Then there is the importance of awareness. Being aware of aspects about yourself, your needs, your surroundings and the influence of your surroundings on you can enhance performance. “We all have habits and values. Some of our
habits can be destructive to our performance, others can have a positive effect. Sometimes we do not function in accordance with the values we hold dear and that can have an impact on our performance and quality of life. “It is important to be aware of our behaviour and what motivates us to behave in certain ways. This book address all these aspects because these aspects are not limited to certain levels of performance. “Every athlete has to deal with them, doesn’t matter the athlete’s age, level or length of career. That is why it is so important to master these skills at a young age already.” V For more information, email denise.LDbooks@gmail.com.