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CCID initiative celebrates 10 years The Straatwerk Road Maintenance team is still going strong. It celebrated its 10-year anniversary at the Company’s Garden on Tuesday 26 November. The team was established by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). At the celebration, two long-standing staff members were recognised along with the top achievers. Read full story on page 4. PHOTO: ED SUTER
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Keeping kids off streets NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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he Homestead Projects for Street Children received a R35 000 donation from StreetSmart South Africa at the Salesian Institute in Green Point on Monday 18 November. It is one of nine local charities working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds that have benefitted from a R495 000 donation in total from the fundraising initiative. Altogether 38 recipients nationwide benefited from the more than R1 million campaign by StreetSmart South Africa. The organisation works with restaurants, accommodation establishments and
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wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng, collecting R5 donations from guests for charity organisations. The Homestead works with about 50 street children at a time, has 90 boys in residential care and works with another 320 vulnerable boys and girls in Valhalla Park, Manenberg, Khayelitsha and Woodstock. It helps get these children back to school and keeps them away from the street. Its outreach programmes are run in Camps Bay, Green Point, Sea Point, Woodstock and the CBD. Paul Hooper, director for The Homestead, says the children they work with are moved either back home, or placed in alternative care such as the Homestead Shelter.
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“This work is vital to keeping the number of children on the streets of Cape Town to a minimum as the city continues to see an influx of hundreds of children onto the street, both from communities surrounding Cape Town, but also from wider South and southern Africa,” he says. Hooper says they are grateful to Streetsmart and Capetonians for their support. “The Homestead is exceptionally pleased to be a Streetsmart beneficiary because this grant was allocated towards the employment of a street outreach worker and will directly benefit children living, working and begging on the streets of Cape Town,” says Hooper. V For more information on the Homestead, visit www.homestead.org.za.
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cean View has been identified as a hotbed for dogfighting, with almost 40% of cases that could be prosecuted, deriving from this community. According to Belinda Abraham, communications manager for the SPCA Cape of Good Hope, just under two-fifths of dogfighting cases – where there is sufficient evidence to open a docket and lay charges for contravention of the Animals Protection Act –have originated from Ocean View. “All of these cases have children as the accused which is gravely concerning as this routine exposure to unfettered animal abuse and neglect is a major contributing factor to a later manifestation of social deviance,” she added. This statistic has brought dogfighting under the spotlight of the provincial community safety department. Provincial minister for community safety Albert Fritz called on neighbourhood watches, community policing forums and communities to help stamp out animal cruelty. “We will investigate a holistic ap-
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR LOCAL FARMERS: Western Cape minister of agriculture Ivan Meyer has called on retail companies who benefitted from Black Friday sales to support farmers. “I am calling on all major retail companies who benefitted massively from Black Friday to back government and agricultural organisations’ drought relief efforts. The drought continues to threaten farmers and farm workers, putting food security at great risk across South Africa. Now is the time to support our farmers and farm workers to avoid a black Christmas.”
proach to address this social ill. “We will further consult with key stakeholders and academic communities as part of the safety plan to develop a long-term holistic response to this issue.” His office will be arranging a meeting with all animal welfare societies in the province, including Animal Welfare South Africa, SPCA and Tears Animal Rescue, early next year to address the issue. According to Ocean View’s Mother Theresa of animals, Ingrid Destorie, incidents involving animal abuse seem to have dropped in Ocean View, since gaining more attention in the past few months. “I think the people who do the dogfighting are wary now,” she says. “They know I’m watching them and that this is a problem here.” For more information on the consequences of dogfighting, read “Dogfighting a rising concern” in People’s Post, 5 November: https://bit.ly/2OLvw5F V Report animal abuse to the SPCA on 021 700 4140, 083 326 1604 after hours or email info@capespca.co.za; the Animal Welfare Society for South Africa on 021 692 2626; or to the police on 08600 10111 or 32211 by SMS.
Dogfighting is under the spotlight of the provincial community safety department.
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Footballer ready to dazzle Florida NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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homework and if I have a test I study before I go to training,” says Daniella. Talking about her passion for soccer, Daniella says she loves how the sport enables one to play with their own style.
14-year-old Camps Bay High School learner is getting ready for her trip to play in the Disney Girls Showcase in Orlando, Florida next month. The tournament from Friday 17 to Monday 20 January, is for girls aged 14 to 18 Daniella Segall, an aspiring soccer player, will be playing for Camps Bay Club as a central midfielder. She trains twice a week, but is planning to add more sessions during the holiday to make sure she is ready for the game. “When I don’t have practise, I like to keep active by doing a workout or running. “Academics always comes first. I am lucky to have a very supportive family, but my mom puts in many hours organising my life and commitments. That way I have time for both. Whenever I come home, I first complete my Daniella Segall
“Once you are part of a team, you feel the sense of unity and that’s what really drives me. I always meet new people and I have made some amazing friends. “I am extremely grateful and lucky to have this opportunity at my age. I am also so lucky to have so much support from my parents, my family, friends and my coaches,” adds Daniella. Daniella has been playing soccer from a young age and although she is aware that ladies’ soccer is not big in South Africa, she hopes to make a career out of it. She also plays for the Legends Soccer School, and is grateful to her older brother, Cole Segall for introducing her to the sport Her mother, Simone Segall, says Daniella has always been goal-orientated, determined and knows how to balance her schoolwork and sport. “Her passion, commitment and determination amaze me,” Simone says.
Be safe during the festive season NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Holidaymakers have been urged to be vigilant and safe, and to work with authorities to curb tragic incidents and arrests during the festive season. Councillor for ward 54, Nicola Jowell asked beachgoers to swim where there are lifeguards, and between the designated flags. She made this appeal during a speech after four youths drowned at Rocklands beach in Sea Point on Sunday 24 November (“Final drowned teen’s body recovered,” People’s Post, 27 November). Jowell says law enforcement will be ready to deal with incidents, and asked for the public’s cooperation. She says the City is imple-
menting safety plans, along with other law enforcement agencies. By-law enforcement will be tightened, especially parking violations, traffic interruptions, dogs at the beach, and illegal items would be confiscated. Targeted areas include beaches, the promenade and parks. She also said officials would tackle illegal trading in public spaces. “Save yourself a headache, obey the by-laws, do not bring alcohol to the beach, have a care-free relaxed day out there,” says Jowell. She says every year the City reviews crime reports to determine where interventions are needed. She says criminals tend to shop around, looking for opportunities, so the public should be vigilant.
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Celebrating a milestone T
he Straatwerk Road Maintenance team celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Company’s Garden last month, on Tuesday 26 November. This is one of the units of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). It was set up in 2009 to deal with damaged pavements, minor potholes, paving, damaged signage, replacing missing drain covers, cleaning channels and storm water outlets and road-marking painting across the CBD. From day one the team worked with the
City of Cape Town roads department which offered training to its members. Two of the initial members are still with the unit and were recognised at the celebration. They have since been promoted with Obey Togarepi becoming an operations supervisor and Reward Vaki a foreman. Over the years the team have cleaned the storm water drains 34 860 times, painted 5 200 road markings and have done over 9 300 road maintenance repairs. Tasso Evangelinos, the chief executive officer, says: “It speaks to the art of collabora-
tion, something that is at the heart of the CCID’s founding principles as a public-private partnership.” Urban management manager, Richard Beesley, praised the team’s achievements. He said its members have been upskilled and they can now apply their trade anywhere. “Over the years, it has made its mark, and we are incredibly proud of the work the team does, often under difficult circumstances. They learn something new every day and have mastered coping with a dynamic CBD,” says Beesley.
The CCID’s Straatwerk Road Maintenance team, (front row from left) Reward Vaki, Gaylord Mabaya, (back row from left) Peter Mooketsi, Christopher Gabaathlole, James Mandean, Zakhele Mlata, Obey Togarepi and Norman Letsatsi. PHOTO: ED
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Consider donating during festive season Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP) in Green Point appeals to the public to donate towards the Learn to Live School of Skills for underprivileged youth. SIYP provides opportunities for youthat-risk by teaching them life skills, providing basic education and facilitating vocational skills training.
According to a statement, SIYP provides 50 000 meals per year, school supplies and support to youth who need extra guidance and support. “We need help to keep continuing to change lives of the youth of South Africa and to shape their lives into something more positive. We know we can’t stop
crime, gangsterism or total unemployment, but we do want to offer an alternative. “Add just one child to your Christmas list and you will change their lives,” says Pat Naughton, chief executive officer of the youth project. V For more information or to donate, go to: https:// salesianyouth.org/donate-today/donate/
BOOST FOR CHARITIES: Nine local charity organisations working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds have benefitted from a R495 000 donation from StreetSmart South Africa, handed over at the Salesian Institute in Green Point on Monday 18 November. Thirty other recipients nationwide also benefited from the more than R1 million campaign by StreetSmart SA. The organisation works with restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng, collecting R5 donations from guests for charity organisations. Pictured from left are Jacqueline Haywood and Karolien Wesselink (Cape Town Multi-Service Centre) with Melanie Burke (StreetSmart SA). PHOTO: MARLENE DE VILLIERS
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elieve me, you do not mess in front of me in my city – that’s the attitude I have,” says Richard Beesley Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID)’s urban management manager, one of the organisation’s long-serving employees. He was recently recognised at the CCID annual meeting last month for his 15 years of service. Beesley has the city’s interest at heart. He was born and bred here and is proud to be part of making it a better place. He will be retiring in June 2020. His department employs 300 people, maintaining cleanliness and smooth operations throughout the precinct. Beesley highlights the hard work that happens after huge events such as the switching on of the festive lights. “If there is an event on a Sunday night with 120 000 people enjoying the night, come in the Monday morning this city will be ready for you. There must be nothing to show there was something going on last night,” Beesley says. Before joining the CCID he was a police officer and says his current job required a change in attitude – from removing criminals from the streets to cleaning the streets. “I am so proud that we are voted the cleanest city over so many years,” concludes Beesley. He was thankful for the recognition he received, saying it came as a surprise, considering that he is only leaving next year.
The Good Hope Toastmasters Club will meet on Wednesday 11 December in the Rex Walker Room at the Westlake Golf Club, from 18:30 for 19:00 until 21:00. Come hone your skills or learn how to speak confidently in public. The cost is R100, which includes light snacks and a cash bar is available. V RSVP to Desilu at toastmastersdesilu@gmail.com or 072 399 4932.
Sunday 15 December V Cape Point: Friends of Cape of Good Hope invites the public to a morning hike up to Kanonkop. They will meet at the pay gate entrance at 8:30. Bring hiking gear, water, a snack, your wild or green card or an identity book. The hike will be followed by a picnic at Buffelsfontein Visitors’ Centre. Entry is R76 per person. For more information call 021 712 6004 or 083 746 5705. Wednesday 18 December V Green Point: Growthpoint Properties Sundowner 10km run-walk takes place at the V&A Waterfront at Table Bay Hotel from 18:00 to 20:00. For more information visit: https://sundowner.topevents.co.za/entry_form.php?fk=e2ffaf06ed489a693fecf7b1d04 6c2e7. Saturday 21 December
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V Green Point: The Pebble Shakers will be performing at the V&A Waterfront’s Amphitheatre from 19:00. The group will be paying tribute to swing legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Entry is free.
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Diabetes: Don’t become a statistic D
iabetes is an ongoing epidemic that continues to plague the lives of ordinary Capetonians and which is already causing more deaths than HIV and tuberculosis (TB). “Deaths are still on the rise. The number of newly affected are increasing and those that are affected are getting younger and younger. This new epidemic – diseases of lifestyle – is caused by a number of factors, including unhealthy diets, obesity and lack of sufficient exercise,” says Dr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health. Diabetes is one of the major diseases of lifestyle and is currently the number one natural cause of death in the Western Cape. “About 10% of our adult population currently have diabetes and this will increase to 20% by 2040. It is estimated that, in 20 years, one in five people will have diabetes,” says Badroodien. “The very worrying statistic is that the younger generation is being increasingly affected. Type 2 diabetes which accounts for around 90% of diabetes can be largely prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.” Badroodien says that the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution in 2006 to designate 14 November as World Diabetes Day. The occasion is aimed to raise awareness of diabetes, its prevention and complications, and the care that people with the condition need. “The theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day and Diabetes month is the ‘Family and Diabetes’. The aim is to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and the support network of those affected,” says Badroodien. “It also aims to promote the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of diabetes. If you live with diabetes, it doesn’t only impact you, it impacts
your family as well. It’s crucial that families act together to tackle this epidemic.” One in two people with diabetes don’t know they have it, and most have Type 2 diabetes. Left untreated or poorly managed, it can lead to life-changing complications like blindness, amputations, kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes. “Diabetes was responsible for four million deaths in 2017 globally. Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs as well as their risk for Type 2 diabetes.” Symptoms to look out for include: frequent urination, increased thirst, always feeling hungry, feeling very tired, blurry vision,
slow healing of cuts and wounds and tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet “There are numerous resources available online and at your nearest primary healthcare facility. Education on diabetes prevention and treatment as well as routine screening and risk assessment services are available at all City clinics,” he says. “Our community services and health directorate also rolled out the Live Well Challenge a year ago to raise awareness about what constitutes healthy eating, and to provide access to regular exercise opportunities at our community facilities.” The programme has been piloted at eight clinics across the metropole and residents
can enquire from their closest facility where they can join the challenge, which has also become an integral part of the City’s health promotions calendar and outreach programme. Residents can also consult their local community centre to find out what fitness programmes are on offer by the City’s recreation and parks departments. “We strongly advise you to use all these available resources in order to diagnose and treat you and your family (young or old) early in order to prevent all the serious complications which could result in long-term disability, poor quality of life and even death,” says Badroodien.
The diabetes awareness event hosted by the City of Cape Town last year.
Be ballsy and get checked for male cancers By doing the #FafChallenge during November and getting screened for testicular cancer, our Springbok Rugby World Cup champions have raised awareness of the need for men to have regular health check-ups. Movember is observed annually as part of the international campaign to build awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer. The Western Cape government health urges men, particularly those who are over 40 years old, to go for a check-up at least once a year. Prostate and testicular cancers, especially when not detected early, can lead to difficult treatment, sterility, and even potentially a lifetime of hormone replacement therapy. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer
in South African men. This form of cancer is life threatening if left untreated. Symptoms of prostate cancer include: . A need to urinate frequently, especially at night . Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine . Weak or interrupted flow of urine . Painful or burning urination . Difficulty in having an erection . Painful ejaculation . Blood in urine or semen . Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 35 years old. It starts as an abnormal growth or tumour that develops in one or both testicles.
There are several types of testicular cancer, but the most common is the germ cell tumour. Symptoms of testicular cancer include: . A lump or swelling in the testicle . An increase in the firmness of a testicle . A difference between one testicle and the other . A dull ache or sharp pain in your testicles or scrotum, which may come and go . A feeling of heaviness in your scrotum Here’s how to perform a self-exam: . Set aside five minutes while you’re in the shower. A warm shower will relax the scrotum and the muscles holding the testicles, making an exam easier. . Starting with one side, gently roll the scrotum with your fingers to feel the surface of the testicle.
Awareness month for disability rights The Western Cape department of social development (DSD) along with the rest of the country commemorates national Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. For the 2019/20 financial year, DSD has committed R160.9 million for programmes and initiatives for people with disabilities across the province. In the 2009/10 financial year, the budget was a mere R50.85 million. Between 2014 and the end of March this year, the department increased the access of “persons with disabilities” and their caregivers or parents and families to specialised support services from 55 323 to 99 800. The current budget allocation has enabled the department to provide funding for more than 220 non-profit organisations (NPOs) including residential care facilities for adults and children with disabilities, day-care centres for both children and adults with disabilities, protective workshops and social service organisations. “We are committed to the vision of the creation of a free and just society inclusive
of all persons with disabilities as equal citizens. At present, our department provides developmental social welfare services to people with disabilities, their families and/ or caregivers and continues to grow services to people with disabilities, including services to people with moderate and high support needs (severe and profound) intellectual and physical disabilities,” says provincial minister for the department, Sharna Fernandez. Generally, according to the department there is little statistical information and virtually no baseline data on the prevalence of disability and/or on the quality of life of persons with disabilities prior to 1994. This goes even for the first term of democratic governance in South Africa. Some basic data was collected after 1999 by different government departments in relation to their specific areas of work. “Unfortunately, there isn’t yet a social development specific disability act. Instead, there’s a White Paper on the rights of persons with disabilities. “The White Paper on the rights of persons with disabilities was approved by the cabi-
net on 9 December 2015, for public information,” says Fernandez. The department funds a few early childhood development centres (ECDs) that have managed to mainstream children with disabilities. Through the DSD disability mainstreaming strategy, the department continues advocating, striving for and ensuring that the disability element is inherent in every programme or project, and persons with disabilities are included as one of the beneficiaries or target group. The department is also working in partnership with the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector on advocacy on access to services, policy development and availability of mainstream ECDs to persons with disabilities. Some recent achievements of the services include the approval of the disability mainstreaming strategy, training of social workers on mental disability and a uniform referral pathway for holistic assessment and appropriate referral of persons with disabilities, parent support structures and capacity-building initiatives.
. Check for any lumps, bumps or unusual features. Contrary to what many assume, cancerous tumours typically aren’t painful. . Make note of any changes in size over time. While the most common symptom of testicular cancer is a painless mass, some men experience swelling of the testicles and scrotum. . Switch sides and check the other testicle. If you notice a lump or any changes as mentioned above, you should seek medical advice and schedule an appointment immediately. Testicular cancer can spread very quickly and if detected early is one of the most curable cancers. Making daily healthy choices will improve your health and quality of life.
Final fines roadshow The popular traffic fines roadshow which is run by the City of Cape Town’s legal services department together with the City’s traffic service will return to the Cape Town Civic Centre for the final run this year. The roadshow opened yesterday (Monday 9 December) and will continue until Friday 13 December between 08:00 to 14:00. A team consisting of administrative staff, prosecutors and traffic officers will be on the concourse level of the civic centre to assist motorists with their fines and warrants of arrest. The public will also have an opportunity to make enquiries about and settle outstanding fines and warrants. Prosecutors will be on standby to consider their representations and cashiers available to take payments in the settlement of fines. “I encourage motorists to take full advantage of the opportunity to clear their record, especially ahead of the upcoming holiday season when they find themselves on the road more frequently,” says Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle. Motorists are reminded to take along their identity documents and a copy of the fines and warrant for which they would like to make representations. It is important to note that there will be no blanket reduction.
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ANIMALS HEAD TO UNITY JAM: Python and Gemsbok share their origin stories in the show Python and the Qunube Tree at the Muizenberg Unity Jam festival this weekend from Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 December. Muizenberg Methodist Church will set the scene for Python and for Dassie’s Tale, from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 December. Tickets for each of the shows this week are available on Quicket and also at the door (cash). Children’s books will also be on sale. All proceeds will be used to support the ongoing activities of Jungle Theatre Company. For more information, email info@jungletheatre.co.za.
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What Eskom is saying to us Sorry to all our friends, we did it once again. We tried so hard and thought we so smart keeping the lights on, but boy we were wrong. Loadshedding is on the way, maybe
later today. We don’t know what to do, but it’s up to you. We need more money, no we not trying to be funny. If you want the lights on and nothing to go wrong, please pay up with a smile.
Though it may take a while, we can’t tell you when the lights will stay on again. But we doing all we can, although we don’t really have a plan. Eskom. JASMINE UYS, Athlone
Poaching taken more seriously On Tuesday 26 November’s standing committee meeting on community safety at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, it was announced as part of a briefing by the police on the 2018/19 annual report, that abalone poaching will be reclassified as a serious priority crime. This will also include related crimes of an organised nature being considered a serious offence. The reclassification of this dire criminal activity in our province is a
step in the right direction towards protecting the Western Cape’s delicate marine environment and our precious ocean resources. I am glad to see that the police is finally taking this matter seriously in our ongoing fight to curb abalone poaching in the Western Cape. The risk of abalone extinction is a real threat to the oceans of the Western Cape, which will have a knock-on effect on the aquatic environment, and the oceans economy of the province from
which the majority of South Africa’s fisheries is sourced. This environmental crime is a pressing concern as abalone extinction could have disastrous consequences for the entire country. I will be monitoring this crime reclassification closely to ensure that law enforcement follows through on its commitments in our ongoing fight to protect our province’s oceans. ANDRICUS VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, member of provincial parliament
Judicial system: more must be done I am elated that an alleged 31-year-old relative of the slain Jesse Hess and her 85-year-old grandfather has been taken into custody for questioning. The alleged suspect is a habitual criminal, having been linked to other crimes as well. Our judiciary needs to do introspection
of its bail and parole policies and conditions, to avoid criminals being let loose to further perpetrate horrendous crimes. I sincerely hope that justice will be done to ensure that Jesse and her grandfather, Chris Lategan’s killer is brought to justice and spends life imprisoned.
Load shedding nightmare a big worry It looks like it will be a dark Christmas for us all. At least that is how it looks with this load shedding. It seems Eskom is just looking for excuses why they can’t or don’t want to give us electricity. It seems we are living in a fifth world country, never mind a third world country. How can we sell electricity to other countries, but we can’t even keep our
own lights on? The irony. What could possibly be next? Eskom needs to get their act together. Each time they do this it seems to be a tactic to get us to pay more. I am so fed up with this already. I really just want to live in the light. I pay for it after all. MELANIE, Email
May Jesse and Chris’ dear souls rest in peace and God’s strength embrace them during their family’s time of bereavement. Let’s all fight against gender based violence and senseless killings. #EnoughIsEnough MARK KLEINSCHMIDT, Ward 60 councillor
Talk not enough to stop road carnage Why do we just hear about the meetings between the MEC and SANTACO while the battle for survival and carnage on the roads continues ad infinitum. Taxi drivers (not all, but most) are lawless and extremely bad drivers. A TALBOT, Mouille Point
I was very shocked to read the column published in People’s Post (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November). This is what so many women are facing and there is not enough being done to stop the evil that lives in our houses. We need to all band together and make a change and teach our boys and girls the value of personal space and respect. Rape and other sexual crimes happen everyday and they don’t stop during 16 Days of Activism. There are 365 days in a year and we should fight to abolish all forms of domestic violence currently taking place behind closed doors. PAM CUMMINGS, Email
More must be done I would like to commend Samantha for her bravery in speaking out on her experience so openly (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November). We need more men and women to break the silence. I agree completely that more must be done every day and not only when a major case happens or is highlighted. PETER CYSTER, Westridge
Start at home Samantha, you have said something very important, something that not many people are willing to admit (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November). I am so sick of this time of the year where everyone and anyone is out crusading about violence. Where are they when the perps walk free? When they get bail because of a lack of evidence or the victims pull back their cases because they are victimised even worse for speaking out. The stigma and being seen as less of a person is actually what makes it worse. It is hard enough to speak out against someone, especially someone you know or have known all your life and then still get shunned and judged and questioned for being a victim. Let us speak honestly. Most of the times, it is a man that is known in the family that does these crimes. It must start before 16 Days of Activism. It must start at birth and families must stop covering up for these sick men. SHARNA, Email
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Expect to be transported back in time as The Abba Show heads to the Grand Arena at GrandWest in January. Presented by Showtime Australia, expect an epic singalong during the tribute show on Saturday 18 January for one night only. As one of Showtime Australia’s most enduring and successful shows, with devoted and ostentatious fans all over the world, tickets are already selling well and producers are expecting a huge, lively crowd to turn up and set the
December will see the release of Jumanji: the next level and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. In the Jumanji sequel, the group are back but the game has changed. As they return to game land Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game. The movie will release at Ster-Kinekor Canvendish Square on Friday 12 December. In Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, the surviving resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of
dance floor alight. Brits Hannah Pocock as Agnetha and Jenna Ball as Frida are set to dazzle audiences while Johannesburg’s André Behnke and Australian Zac Coombs will take on the roles of Bjorn and Benny. Featuring classic songs such as “Waterloo”, “SOS”, “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, “Money”, “Knowing Me Knowing You” and many more, The Abba Show promises to be the must-see event of the new year for Abba lovers. V Tickets cost between R180 and R380 and are avaiable through Computicket.
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wo home runs by Dayle Feldtman helped Bothasig Knights maintain their unbeaten run with a 10-6 victory over second-placed Bellville Tygers in their Cape Town Baseball Federation fixture played at the PP Smit Sports field on Saturday 7 December. Feldtman batted 3/4 including the two home runs, combined with Jared Elario’s 11 strikeouts set up the victory for Bothasig. Feldtman first homered in the third inning and then again in the ninth inning. Teammate Justin Lazarus also homered in the third inning. For Tygers, Jonathan Phillips also homered in the third inning and Wesley Greeff in the sixth inning. Benjamin Smith (3/5) and Darren Boltman (3/4) were Bothasig’s other top hitters. Jonathan Phillips (3/4), Wesley Greeff (2/4) and Haydn Matthee (2/5) did well for Tygers. Elario pitched six innings, giving up seven hits and walking two. He was replaced by former VOB Macaw player Kieran Moore. Moore pitched three innings, giving up two hits, one walk and striking out two hitters. Tygers started with usually reliable Kevin Townend who gave up six hits and six walks in his 4.2 innings pitched. Anthony Phillips pitched 3.1 innings with Jonathan Phillips pitching for the last out. The win gives Bothasig a four-point lead at the top of the log. At the Rooikrans Sports field in Grassy Park, home team Grassy Park Crusaders
RANGERS PIP SANTOS IN LANSDOWNE: Zandre Hendricks, the goalkeeper of FN Rangers, fends off the attention by Santos’s Eldrich Brandt during a Safa Cape Town second division league match played in Lansdowne on Saturday 7 December. Rangers won the game 1-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
squandered a 4-0 lead to lose 7-4 to VOB Macaws on Saturday. Crusaders made six errors compared to the three from VOB. Crusaders also recorded four double plays compared to the two of VOB. Derick Baylis (4/6), Lance Gordon (2/5) and Josh Rich (2/5) came out top for VOB with Liam Samuels (2/4), Sergill Thompson (2/4) and Fabian Matthee (2/4) hitting well for Crusaders. Both teams utilised three pitchers. In other Major League results, the home teams took the points. Athlone A’s beat Van der Stel 9-3 and Maitland Giants had the better of Durbanville Villains 13-2 in a match mixed with controversy and emotions. In the Promotion League, Helderberg Pirates beat Thistle 10-2 in a close game at Radloff Park in Somerset West. Seven runs from five hits, one error, a walk and a hit by pitch swung the game in Pirates’ favour after they held a slender 3-2 lead. Kieran Clackett and Darryn Chalmers shared the pitching duties for Pirates. Revan Plaatjies, Gavin Jefferies and Keagan Watson did duty for Thistle. In other Promotion League results, Lansdowne Eagles beat Silvertree Titans 14-4 and Westridge Yankees beat Battswood 21-5. The upcoming weekend sees teams playing on Saturday 14 December and Monday 16 December, which is a public holiday. Thereafter the teams take a short festive break.
Falcons stay in the hunt NOORE NACERODIEN Falcons Softball Club stayed in close contention behind frontrunners Lavender Hill with a hard-fought 9-5 victory over Kenfac Phillies in their Cape Town Softball Association’s Super League game played at the Turfhall Softball Stadium in Athlone on Saturday 7 December. The Falcons batters amassed 13 hits off Ester van den Heever with Samantha Jones (3/4) and Amy Minnies (3/4) leading the offensive attack. In addition to the 13 hits, Falcons left six runners stranded on base. Young prodigy Amy Minnies continues to improve among her senior compatriots, giving up only seven scattered singles on the pitching plate for Falcons. A welcome return to the game was Natalie Abrahams for Westridge Yankees. She faced 27 batters – six more than the minimum – giving up a mere single hit to Tantasport’s Justine Stewart. Rhonda Minnies was not going to be outdone by the younger players and led the Yankees offence with a 2/3 batting performance. Roxanne Albertyn gave up six hits on the pitching rubber for Tantasport. The first half of the season comes to an end on Friday 13 December with a Vintage Series Softball Extravaganza at
Turfhall Softball Stadium starting at 19:00. The series will see the stars of yesteryear in action. Results Super League Tantasport 1, Westridge Yankees 4; Heideveld Yankees 0, Lavender Hill 15; Falcons 9, Kenfac Phillies 5 Major League Falcons 1, Lavender Hill 0; Westridge Yankees 10, Kuils River Cougars 1; Table View Tornados 6, Belhar Dolphins 7 First League Battswood 14, Panthers 4; Lavender Hill 7, Crusaders 0; Blackheath 7, St Martins 0; Glenthorn A’s 7, Khayelitsha Eagles 9 Second League Devonshire Rovers 13, Kenfac Phillies 0; Battswood 9, Falcons 15; Tantasport 17, Table View Tornados 16 Third League Khayelitsha Superstars 12, Normies 5; Table View Tornados 8, Heideveld Yankees 12; Stealers 11, Blackheath 5; Strandfontein Mets 5, Westridge Yankees 14; Thistles 0, St Augustines 7
Bettina Phillips of Falcons stops Kenfac Phillies player Jenna Moses in her tracks with a tag on third base during a Super League game played at Turfhall on Saturday 7 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Biggest youth T20 tournament kicks off next week Awqaf SA, in association with Primrose Cricket Club, will host the fourth annual T20 Youth Cricket Tournament from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December. A record 68 teams from the u.11 to u.17 age categories, girls’ teams as well as 150 minicricketers, will take to the field in what has become the largest T20 youth tournament of its kind in South Africa. This year’s event is of added significance as it will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death in detention of Imam Abdullah Haron at the hands of the apartheid regime.
“Imam Haron was not only a religious leader and political activist who gave his life in advocating social justice, but he was also an avid sportsman who played a significant role in non-racial sport,” Awqaf deputy CEO and tournament convenor, Mickaeel Collier, explained. The T20 Youth Cricket Tournament started from humble beginnings in 2016 and is hosted in association with Primrose Cricket Club. It is held under the patronage of Cricket South Africa vice-president, Beresford Williams, and Western Province Cricket As-
sociation CEO, Nabeal Dien. Collier said the tournament is aimed at giving equal opportunity to our youth, irrespective of their economic and social backgrounds. “In today’s day and age so much participation in sporting events is reserved for only those who have the funds. Our tournament is a family-friendly event that aims to embody all the positive values of post-apartheid South Africa … we have deliberately chosen to remain at grassroots grounds. “The four-day tournament aims to pro-
mote social cohesion and is designed to give the young players a sense of cricket heritage that instills within them the values of social justice via sport,” he said. Collier called on the community to come out and support the young cricketers who will play at the Primrose Cricket Club grounds in Loch Road, Kenilworth and neighbouring fields in Chukker Road in Kenwyn and Rylands. V Regular updates will be posted to the official Facebook and Instagram pages @T20YouthCricket and online at www.awqafsa.org.za.
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vendale was beaten by three wickets against Pinelands Cricket Club in their Western Province Cricket Association first division B game on Saturday 7 December. Avendale, who batted first, were dismissed for only 125. In reply, Pinelands lost wickets at regular intervals, but opener Mubashir Vallie (60) stood firm and saw his team home with seven wickets down. Mitchell’s Plain recorded a comfortable 42-run win over Heideveld, who were dismissed for 114. At Green Point Track, hosts United scored a much-needed win over Edgemead with a three-wicket win. Results: Premier league: Strandfontein v Rondebosch Strandfontein 155 (Ashley Thomas 31, Chad Josephs 25, Saliegh Jaffar 23; Jason Fourie 4/30, Alistair Gray 3/25) Rondebosch 156/8 (Travis Norris 42, Tayo Walbyrgh 31; Rostill Wessels 5/32) Rondebosch won by 2 wickets Durbanville v WPCC Durbanville 282/6 (Hayes van der Berg 66, Jean Marais 65, Andre Malan 64*, Pieter Malan 40; Ryan Klein 2/26) WPCC 271/7 (Jarryd Walsh 87, Gabriel Gad 77, Ridaa Isaacs 38; Taswin Lukas 3/52) Durbanville won by 11 runs Victoria v Brackenfell Victoria 222/6 (Isaac Dikgale 62*, Robert van der Ross 51, Marco Wyngaard 36; Johan Loubser 2/34, Brandon Viret 2/50) Brackenfell 223/3 (Michael Loubser 44, Chris Dent 39) Brackenfell won by 7 wickets Claremont v Langa Claremont 271/4 (D Smith 133, Mark Hendricks 41, Keenan Bowers 34) Langa 127 (Raees Mohamed 30, Mangaliso Mtya 25; Mark Hendricks 2/6, James Mackintosh 2/21, Marvin Williams 2/23) Claremont won by 144 runs First division A: United v Edgemead Edgemead 165 (Bradley Johnson 43, Dylan Verryenne 31; Shaheed Abader 3/23, Kieron Kenny 2/27, Fagri Abrahams 2/29) United 165/7 (Kieron Kenny 60*, Shaheen Khan 29; Duane Abel 2/27) United won by 3 wickets Primrose v Rylands Primrose 123 (Raees Carr 56; Faheem Bed-
ford 2/12, Munowar Samsodien 2/13, Ridwaan Williams 2/26) Rylands 124/7 (Bradley Moses 51, Rushdie Jappie 38; Magmoed Petersen 3/20, Suhail Fortuin 2/20) Rylands won by 3 wickets Green Point v Milnerton Green Point 243 (Muneer Alexander 64, Wesley Baressi 68, Josh Savage 32; Luke Petersen 4/34) Milnerton 232/9 (Matthew Kleinveldt 120, Max Waller 37) Green Point won by 11 runs Ottoman v Gugulethu Ottoman 219/6 (Tariq Behardien 79, Muneeer Holmes 50, Muzamiel Sheikh 37; Mncedisa Tylio 2/32) Gugulethu 152 (Mncedisa Tylio 38, Thembani Ngcizela 25; Nadir Samaai 4/22, Sadiek Davids 3/37) Ottoman won by 67 runs Kuils River v Tygerberg Kuils River 172/9 (Cheslyn Batt 55, Kyle Havenga 26; Nathan October 3/31, Curtley Louw 3/14) Tygerberg 173/8 (Cresando Makasela 40, Curtley Louw 28; Sheldon Adams 4/29, Peter Cyster 2/33) Tygerberg won by 2 wickets Northerns Goodwood v Kraaifontein Northerns Goodwood 217 (Wade Cupido 65, Franco Kasner 27, Lionel van Rensburg 30; Grant Isaacs 4/52) Kraaifontein 189 (Craig Thyssen 86, Garth Madden 49; Michael Nesbitt 4/34) Northerns Goodwood won by 28 runs First division B: Avendale v Pinelands Avendale 135 (Dylan Solomon 31, Ian Jennett 25; Jonathan Schwerin 4/35) Pinelands 137/7 (Mubashir Vallie 60; Yaseen Rajie 3/34 Marlon Jacobs 2/29) Pinelands won by 3 wickets Mitchell’s Plain v Heideveld Mitchell’s Plain 156 (Kashief Parker 36, Dougie Nienhaus 36; Chesray Adams 4/15, Yasser Cupido 2/28) Heideveld 114 (Clyde van Niekerk 40; Shaun Damons 5/21, Liam Daniels 2/15) Mitchell’s Plain won by 42 runs Glamorgan v Montrose Glamorgan 245/5 (Dino Arries 87, Mikhail Barlow 46, Devon Kriel 43) Montrose 138/10 (P Rooms 38, A Ul Hag 20*; Mikhail Barlow 5/31, Justin Mathias (3/19) .
More than 30 dedicated and passionate sportsmen and women were proudly celebrated at the annual Independent Institute of Education (IIE) Varsity College Cape Town recently. The prestigious event boasted 125 guests and took place at Newlands Cricket Stadium. The IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town athlete of the year award went to paddler Christie Mackenzie, a student in the second year of her IIE BA Psychology and Communication. Sports acknowledgement awards were handed out to 20 students. These awards acknowledge those students who contributed significantly to a particular sport in 2019 and who deserve recognition for their efforts. The IIE’s Varsity College believes that the student experience extends beyond the classroom. Its sporting programmes cater for everyone, with events ranging from the annual national University Sports South Africa (USSA) to the more laid-back social sporting get togethers. This year, Christie received South African colours and received her blazer for being in the South African team for three years; KwaZulu-Natal colours; Western Province colours; sixth u.23 K1 and fourth in the senior category at the canoe World Marathon Championships in China; Dusi Canoe Marathon – first u.23 K1, first senior woman K1; Fish River Canoe Marathon – second senior women’s K2; Breede Canoe Marathon – first senior woman K2 and a top 10 finish. “We take great pride in recognising sports
excellence, we encourage our students to excel both academically and recreationally. Our athletes are passionate about their sports and are celebrated both nationally and internationally for their efforts – it’s only appropriate that we do the same,” said Saleem Jackson, principal of the IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town. The other IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town winners: • Sportsman of the year: Kashief Trumpeter (second year IIE Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship) – football • Sportswoman of the year: Sabrina Vermeulen (second year IIE Diploma in Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching) – netball • Player’s player of the year: Christian Pietersen (IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice) – football and cricket • Most valuable athlete: Jodee Johannes (first year IIE Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching) – netball • Most improved player: Scott Lailvaux (first IIE Diploma in Sports Development and Management) – rugby • All star award: David Sher (second year IIE Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance and Accounting) – Triathlon and Cycling • Sports Club Administrator of the Year: Nigel Njazi (first year IIE Bachelor of Commerce) – football • Team of the year: VC Football Club – Kashief Trumpeter (second year IIE Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship)
Paddler, Christie Mackenzie (left) receiving the athlete of the year award from Saleem Jackson, principal of the IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town. PHOTO: AMBIENTGRID PHOTOGRAPHY
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