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DAMAGED BY BLAZE: A MyCiTi bus was destroyed after a fire broke out at the MyCiTi bus station in Hertzog Boulevard in the City bowl on Saturday 21 November. The station was also damaged. According to reports, an electrical fault may have caused the fire. Edward Bosch, spokesperson for the City’s fire and rescue services, says no injuries were reported. An investigation is under way to determine the exact cause of the fire. PHOTO: COCT
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reating safer communities can only be achieved if community members work together and become smarter and faster in dealing with criminals and crime-related incidents. It is this concept that led to the birth of the Atlantic Seaboard Response Communication Group (ASRC), a WhatsApp group started by Sea Point Central Improvement District (SPCID) chair Jacques Weber and auxiliary law enforcement officers Jarred Marcus and JJ Pennett. The group comprises of all law enforcement agencies and security companies operating with patrolling vehicles along the Atlantic Seaboard.
According to Weber, this allows for the immediate response by available units to crime-related incidents within the region. “Members from Cape Town Metro police, law enforcement, Watchtower Group, Fidelity ADT, and Sea Point CID, among others, all form part of the group,” he says. Weber says although the group has only been operational for about a month, it is already yielding positive results. He recalls an incident a few weeks ago when the group received a tip-off that a stolen vehicle was circulating in the Green Point area. Weber says swift reaction led to the arrest of four suspects. “Within minutes, members of the group had deployed vehicles to all key entry and exit points within the area while additional vehicles combed the last seen location in search of the car. A few minutes later, the police spotted the car and pulled
it over. Four suspects were arrested by the police for being in possession of a stolen vehicle,” he says Weber says a group of illegal poachers were also apprehended in the area through the combined work of the group. Weber explains that the group does not aim to illuminate other community safety groups like the Buzzer App, but is rather a platform for all agencies to work as a collective. He says the SPCID’s sophisticated license plate recognition camera network has also been crucial in bringing criminals to book. Jarred Marcus, co-founder of the ASRC group, says: “While some people like to moan and pass blame, we prefer to find ways to work together to beat crime and, ultimately, make the areas safer for everyone living in it.” Heather Tager, Sea Point community po-
licing forum chair, commends the efforts of all services of the platform and highlights the positive results already seen from the group. Tager says: “Unfortunately, we live in an area where those working to improve the services to the wider community are often knocked down by those following their own narrow agendas. That just provides division and makes matters worse, not better. This is an example of how to come together to make a difference.” Weber says the fast-approaching festive season also means an upsurge in opportunistic criminal activities such as ATM fraud, robberies at shopping centres and theft out of motor vehicles. He says members are geared up to stop the culprits in their tracks. “We look forward to many more successes in future,” concludes Weber.
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eople’s Post journalist Samantha Lee-Jacobs (28) has bagged the national award in the opinions category at the 2020 Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards (VJOY’s). The awards ceremony was held virtually on Friday 20 November where Lee-Jacobs represented the Western Cape region after winning the regional opinion category award at the regional virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday 11 November. The awards seek to recognise journalism excellence in the country across 12 categories. In its 19th year, the competition received a record number of 1 300 entries. Lee-Jacobs’s win was accredited to three columns published in both People’s Post (“Please just stop asking ‘when’ ”, “Breaking silence”) and TygerBurger (“Think twice before driving drunk”). The judges’ citation is: “Entries in this category covered many issues, mainly political but also the economy, sports and even religion. Many of these entries – while being well-written – offered views that were common in society and did not bring anything fresh to the debate at either a national or provincial level. Our national winner displayed a skill taking seemingly small issues and relating them to some of society’s important concerns such as sexual assault, peer pressure and drunk
driving.” Lee-Jacobs says: “In writing these columns, I was able to share a bit of myself, my personal life and my own experiences with some of society’s social ills with our readers. This was also the first time I had ever spoken out about a personal encounter with sexual assault which empowered me to help others. As community journalists, we have a special role to play in connecting with readers, while sharing news and views that matter. Having won awards for telling people’s inspiring stories before, it was especially amazing and a great honour to be awarded for the vulnerability in sharing my own story.” Thulani Magazi, People’s Post editor, praised Lee-Jacobs for the achievement. “Well done, Sammy. This wonderful accomplishment is an excellent stamp of approval on what community journalism is all about. You have consistently showed and proved that community journalism is truly alive by regularly collecting awards,” says Magazi. “Walking away with a national award against some of the country’s finest writers and newspapers is a huge achievement. We are truly proud of your achievement as it not only puts your name on the South African media landscape, but our beloved People’s Post too. Congratulations! Continue doing what you do best and love most.”
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ozens of Capetonians got their hands dirty on Tuesday 17 November as they joined in a clean-up Table Mountain in celebration of International Take a Hike Day. The day was originally established by the American Hiking society to encourage people to get out into the wild and celebrate nature. Tuesday’s event, which was organised by the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way, saw more than 140 hikers, armed with their water bottles and refuse bags, eagerly make their way up the steep Platteklip Gorge trail. As a reward and to give their legs a much-needed break, the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Car (TMACC) offered each participant a free trip down the mountain. Giselle Esau, executive brand manager at TMACC, says: “Take a Hike Day is celebrated annually, and we thought it would be a good idea to combine the day with a
Capetonians pitched in to help clean up Table Mountain on International Take a Hike Day. PHOTO : TMACC| TWITTER
clean-up operation. So we invited people on a hike and gave each one a refuse bag and a free ticket to go down with the cableway.” She says they are still busy counting the number of litter bags collect-
ed. “We also wanted to emphasise that this is not just our mountain, it belongs to everyone.” She says events such as these prove that conservation is everyone’s responsibility. James Vos, Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management, who joined hikers on the day, says Table Mountain is ready to welcome visitors back. “From my visit, I can confidently say that we are open for business and ready to welcome visitors safely. Together with Cape Town Tourism, our official destination marketing organisation, we have strategies in place to ensure that we boost the visitor economy for the benefit of the many industries and jobs it supports,” says Vos He adds that the Pocket-Friendly Challenge, which was launched recently, is aimed at showing locals and visitors alike that Cape Town is a destination for everyone, no matter what your budget is.
KAYLYNNE BANTOM Two metro police officers are facing disciplinary action following a video capturing them tossing a man out of his wheelchair at the Cape Town central police station. The incident took place on Thursday 19 November. Cape Town mayor Dan Plato says the officers in question have since been suspended. “I immediately discussed the matter with the City’s safety and security executive director, Richard Bosman, who confirmed that both officers have been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of a full investigation,” he said. In the video the man in the wheelchair is heard having a heated argument with one of the officers while the other officer’s foot is on the wheel of the chair. During the argument the man can be heard saying, “then
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ENVIRONMENT TWO NPOS REACH 1 MILLION TOGETHER: As the year winds down, MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet has identified an opportunity to support Book Dash who will partner with the Santa Shoebox Project to gift 100 000 books to children who receive Santa Shoeboxes this year. This year also marks momentous milestones for both the Santa Shoebox Project and Book Dash, with the organisations each distributing their one millionth Santa Shoebox and book, respectively. Pictured, IrenĂŠ Pieters, founder of the Santa Shoebox Project and Julia Norrish, director of Book Dash, assist with the packing of the boxes.
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he compounding effects of urbanisation on biodiversity as well as the inaccessibility of green spaces and their associated ecosystem services has motivated Greenpop to expand its Urban Greening programme to include the conservation of fynbos and other indigenous flora in Cape Town. Founded in 2010, Greenpop works to restore ecosystems and empower environmental stewards through reforestation, urban greening, sustainable development, and environmental art projects across subSaharan Africa. The organisation has, since its inception, planted over 136 000 trees and inspired over 150 000 active citizens across South Africa, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania. Now, its Fynbos for the Future programme aims to inspire a green urban future where biodiversity is accessible, valued and protected by an active, engaged and inspired citizenry through community-oriented urban nature conservation. To achieve this, the programme creates interactive fynbos learning spaces in under-greened schools and has implemented a three-year programme engaging learners and communities in the effective management and conservation of fynbos. As part of its Fynbos programme, Greenpop is working with 10 under-resourced schools to plant water-wise fynbos gardens. These gardens will have many benefits, including: . Helping to reconnect urban biodiversity corridors. . Instilling a love of nature in learners. . Creating green space for learners. . Creating empowered environmental stewards. . Promoting water-wise practices, and . Encouraging active community en-
Greenpop has been turning urban spaces into green spaces at schools across Cape Town. PHOTO: GREENPOP/FACEBOOK gagement. In addition, the installation of fynbos gardens will provide numerous ecological benefits. Planting indigenous modular gardens (vertical gardens to make use of limited space) will help stabilise the soil and limit erosion; provide habitat to a wide variety of native fauna; increase biodiversity and thus resilience to environmental changes; provide habitat for pollinators, thus securing food resources; and act as air and water filtration, among others. Schools that form part of the programme include, among others, Mountain Road Primary School in Woodstock, Trafalgar High School in District Six, Strandfontein Primary School in Strandfontein, Vulamasango Child and Youth Facility and Sinethemba High School in Philippi, Alicedale Primary School and Cypress Primary School in Athlone, and Highlands Primary School in Woodlands. V For more information on these projects, visit: https:/ /greenpop.org/fynbos-for-the-future/ or to support, visit: https://www.givengain.com/cc/greenpopfynbos/.
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very three days, a child is treated for serious dog bites. In 2019, 101 children were treated for dog bites and these children were between the ages of five and 12 years. So says ChildSafe, an injury prevention unit based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The non-profit organisation (NPO) is encouraging all parents and dog owners to be aware of the risks involved with dog bites. “Dog bites often happen during everyday activities among children and seniors,” says Yolande Baker, executive director, ChildSafe. ChildSafe advises that people be cautious around strange dogs and treat personal dogs with respect. Tips for parents and caregivers: . Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog. . Be alert for potentially dangerous situations. . Teach children, including toddlers, to be careful around pets. . Children must learn not to approach strange dogs or try to pet dogs through fences. . Teach children to ask permission from the dog’s owner before petting the dog. There are also steps dog owners can take. Some of these are carefully selecting your pet – puppies should not be obtained on impulse – and making sure your pet is socialised as a young puppy so it feels at ease around people and other animals. Also train your dog. Basic commands help dogs understand what is expected of them and help build a bond of trust between pets and people.
Other tips for dog owners include: . Don’t put your dog in a position where it feels threatened or teased. . Be calm. Always talk in a quiet voice or whisper, no shouting. . Walk and exercise your dog regularly to keep it healthy and provide mental stimulation. . Avoid highly excitable games like wrestling or tug of war. . Use a leash in public to ensure you are able to control your dog. . Keep your dog healthy. . Have your dog vaccinated to safeguard it against rabies and other preventable infectious diseases. . Parasite control and other health care is important because how your dog feels affects how it behaves. . If you have a fenced yard, make sure your gates are secure. . Neuter your pet. Approximately 92% of fatal dog attacks involved male dogs, 94% of which were not neutered. If you are bitten, here is a checklist of things you should do: . If the dog’s owner is present, request proof of rabies vaccination, and get the owner’s name and contact information. . Clean the bite wound with soap and water as soon as possible. . Consult your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room if it is after office hours. . Contact the dog’s veterinarian to check vaccination records. V For more information on prevention of dog bites, call ChildSafe on 021 685 5208 or visit www.childsafe.org.za.
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mother has sent a heartfelt appreciation to front line workers in the Western Cape after beating Covid-19. When Natheera Hermans tested positive for the Coronavirus she feared for the well-being of her children, mother and elderly grandfather, whom she shares a two-bedroom home with. The mother of two says nothing could have prepared her for receiving the news of a positive test result. “I told myself, no . . . it can’t be the Coronavirus. I kept on having positive thoughts. I told myself they just wanted to rule it out, that is why they tested me. I wasn’t prepared to tell my kids, and I wasn’t prepared myself. I have two children and elderly parents with chronic medical conditions at home and I was so afraid that I would infect them and jeopardise their health.” Natheera felt ill on Sunday 23 August, and used over-the counter medication. But two days later she struggled to breathe and knew she had to visit her doctor, as she was also was diagnosed with asthma. Her doctor took no chances and referred her to Natheera Hermans has survived Covid-19. Tygerberg Hospital for testing. “When I got there, it was very structured where I would get better.” and everything was in place. The sister did Her mom, Fouzia Hermans, shares how her observations, asked questions and she helped Natheera’s younger daughter asked how I was referred. I provided my let- cope. ter and a doctor saw me. They explained “I took her to the park or would take her how the test works and did the nasal swab,” for lunch. The next day we’d take a long she says. walk. Just to keep her sane. It helped. It was A call on Wednesday 26 August would a stressful 10 days for us but when her mom confirm her fears. She had tested positive came back, she asked, ‘Mommy, are you reand was admitted to the Pinelands quaran- ally free of Covid-19’?” tine and isolation facility. Natheera recalls with gratitude the supBefore leaving home, Natheera says she port and care provided by staff at the isolatold her children that “mommy was work- tion facility. ing away from home”. “I can’t explain how awesome it was. The “I didn’t know how to tell them. I told moment I got there, they took my bags. They them I had gone to work and when they were so organised. I felt safe just by walking asked when I’d come home, we’d tell them in there, by the way they were structured. I am working away. The eldest one would I didn’t feel like a lab rat or weirdo. They hear others asking if I was okay and my were very protective but in a professional mom eventually told her I was in a place manner.
“I want to say thank you to every single person from the site managers to nurses on duty, security and cleaners. You guys are amazing, and I thank God for sending me here because I was able to rest stress-free and was well taken care of. No words can describe the gratitude I have for your kindness and generosity.” When she struggled to switch off from work while recovering, words of encouragement from front line workers eased her mind. The mother was discharged from the facility on Friday 4 September and couldn’t hold back her tears as she saw her children for the first time in 10 days. “When I saw my kids again, I remembered this was the first time we were away from each other. I was very emotional. I was actually overwhelmed. Tears rolled down my face. They shouted: ‘Mommy, mommy.’ I could not wait to get out of the taxi. I dropped my bags and they ran to me.” It was her family and positive thinking that kept her motivated during her recovery. “I have had so many opportunities to stay positive. I had reasons to give up, but I never did. Life will throw curveballs, but you can make the best of it. I thought I was not going to make it; my immune system was compromised from day one because I had been sick. I had underlying conditions. But I want to say this, remain positive. Think about all the things that motivate you, like wanting to see your family.” With social distancing in place, she was able to see her fiancé and one of her daughters through a window visit. “My fiancé visited from outside the window; they (staff) guided the visit. It was very nice.” She encourages the public to remain vigilant as the world continues the battle against the virus. “Take the virus seriously. Prepare yourself should it happen to you. Take good care of yourself and your body. Eat healthy. Practise general hygiene.”
Park Island closed to dogs No dogs will be allowed in the Park Island section of the Zandvlei Nature Reserve until Friday 1 January next year after a dog hunted and killed a juvenile Cape grysbok. The incident happened on Monday 9 November. The dog was allegedly not kept on a leash – a contravention of the reserve rules that pets be on a leash at all times. The rule is also prominently displayed at the entrance to Park Island. “Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident of visitors disregarding the rules of the reserve and Park Island. As such, we decided to close this section to dogs to allow the fauna on the island to recover and to prevent further damage to the sensitive faunal populations,” says Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt. Park Island is home to the cape clawless otter, water mongoose, Cape grysbok, the angulate tortoise, snakes, the western leopard toad and more. The incident is being investigated and the situation will be closely monitored. “Our nature reserves are there for the enjoyment and use by the public, but I want to remind all that upon entering, visitors agree to abide by the rules. It is sad that some dog owners cannot control their pets and that we had to take this drastic step. The ban applies to Park Island only, however, we want to urge visitors to Wildwood Island to please keep their dogs on a leash,” says Nieuwoudt. Non-compliance is an offence under the National Environmental Management Protected Areas act.
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Celebrating unique flare The Cape Town Carnival held the fourth of its triweekly workshops aimed at stimulating and connecting Cape Town Carnival performers, artists and members of the public. The spotlight was on Umswenko, a fashion and music subculture originating in the 1970s among Zulu hostel dwellers, used to celebrate, entertain, and show off a sense of impeccable style, fashion and music, and build a higher degree of self-expression and selfconfidence. “It merged traditional and modern African and European culture, which gave off a vibrant, masculine feel of identity and self-confidence, especially in a hostile working environment,” says Khanyisile Mbongwa, curatorial- and socio-critical adviser at Cape Town Carnival.
Accompanied by fun and energetic performances by the carnival’s lead performers, the audience were treated to musical representations of Umswenko; from the a cappellastyle choral sounds of Isicathamiya – originally sung by migrant Zulu men in the 1930s, to Ntembeko Njaba’s street-style rapping, and Kwaito and Hip Hop-influenced Riky Rick’s own version of Umswenko. The fashionable styles of Umswenko were on full display, including Izikhothane, a flashy, branded and cult-style of street fashion, worn for showmanship and dance battles; iJewish – quality clothing that is expensive and stylish; and uNayathela ini ngani, fashionable footwear that often included brands like Gerani and Carvela; and Drag a queer form of Umswenko that combines makeup and clothing to exaggerate a specific gender identity. “Umswenko embodies a deliberate celebratory self-expression and a choice around how we present ourselves. Carnival as a whole is a platform for selfexpression; either of your fullest true self or an aspect of who you are. This includes who you choose to associate with and how you share yourself with the world,” says Brad Baard, creative director for the Cape Town Carnival. The public are invited to attend the Cultural Creative Workshops. V Sign up for the next workshop by visiting the website: http://capetowncarnival.com/online-cultural-creativeworkshop-series/
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ocally produced film Barakat has received international recognition. The film was recently awarded Best Narrative at the 23rd Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Festival in the United States of America. The festival is devoted to supporting films produced, directed and written by women of colour. The award ceremony was held virtually on Tuesday 17 November. Directed by local screenwriter Amy Jephta and produced by Ephraim Gordon, Barakat is the first Muslim movie in Afrikaans. The film celebrates life, culture and family importance. Barakat is an Arabic word meaning blessings, explains Jephta. She says the film started as a comedy and ended up being about grief. “At first sight, we appeared to want to tell a light-hearted story about a family of feuding brothers brought together to sabotage their mother’s love life. What the film actually wanted to be about, is how we deal with the loss of one of our own – in this case, a
father and patriarch,” she says. Jephta says the film portrays the life of four sons who had drifted apart since the death of their father. Their aging mother aims to bring together her dysfunctional family over Eid-ul-Fitr to break the news that she is about to remarry. Her big reveal is spoiled when the boys hear via the grapevine about their mother’s pending nuptials and come together to voice their disapproval of the match. Jephta says the film was shot in Athlone, Gatesville and the Cape Flats, as these areas are rarely screened in South African movies. “The Cape is a melting pot of cultures, with an exciting diversity in our communities, and we wanted to show people that regardless of faith, they can watch the film and proudly say ‘this is us’.” The cast features Vinette Ebrahim, Bonnie Mbuli, Joey Rasdien and Quanita Adams, among others actors. South Africans audiences will have to be patient a little while longer as the film will only be released locally in May next year.
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“T
hey say the first step to recovery, is admitting you have a problem. My name is Jason, and I am an alcoholic.” A social drinker, he would drink on weekends with his friends or around a braai, but never did he think he had anything close to an alcohol addiction. But his dependency manifested itself during this time. “I would drink with a group of friends, but limited to the weekend and sometimes Thurs-
days. I would not stop until the last drop was finished from that bottle. Actually, all my friends are like that. We drink Fridays and Saturdays until we cannot stand and then have a few beers to cool down on Sundays before work,” he says. “During lockdown, I bought so many bottles, trays of beers, cheap and expensive, whatever I could find. I just did not want to run out. By the third week of lockdown, I had almost finished the stock on my own.” His relationship with alcohol started at a young age, he says. “In coloured communities, we are exposed to drinking from a young
age. Getting drunk is so normal. At birthday parties, sneaking into clubs and bars and hanging out with older crowds are all normal; and drinking cheap wine, just to drink, is part of it.” When the lockdown was extended, he began to panic and was again looking at ways to replenish his dwindling stock. “In May, I was drunk out of my mind. I can’t remember it myself. My family began to notice how bad my relationship with alcohol had become and decided to record me. It was 11:30 and I was falling around. I could not walk or think or speak. I had lost myself to
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ith November being prostate and testicular awareness month, on the 19th annually, International Men’s Health Awareness Day is also observed. The Western Cape health department marked this by encouraging men to seek medical assistance and go for regular checkups. The department offers a wide range of health services for men including mental health support; checking and management of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol; STI and HIV testing and treatment; and medical male circumcision. Mongezi Mlenzana, a physiotherapist working at Site B community health centre, says men must look after their health and seek healthcare when they feel unwell. “As men, we need to look after ourselves and our health. We do know that our cars regularly need to be serviced, but so do our bodies. Cleanliness is very important and also physical exercise to keep fit. Seek medical help when you feel unwell, your life may depend on it,” says Mlenzana. “Be honest with yourself and face any health issues like the man that you are. Men should trust our healthcare professionals because they are experts in dealing with health matters, even for men.” Men are encouraged to visit a health facility as soon as they experience pain, discomfort or bleeding, or if they find a lump anywhere on their body. The health facilities also provide services for men’s sexual health.
Provincial health minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Wynberg taxi rank to encourage men to look after their health. It is advisable to go for HIV and TB screening every year. It is also essential to go for an HIV test if you have never had one before, if you have changed your sex partner since your last test, if you had unprotected sex, if you and your partner want to have a baby, if you have TB, if you are on treatment for
Beware of ‘test drive’ theft Vehicle tracking company Tracker SA is urging motorists to be cautious when selling cars privately. Often, the option of selling a car privately is more appealing, as the seller could make more money. Lately, this seems to be a viable option for many people. Search and sales data for online car sales platform AutoTrader noted a significant increase in listings for private sales in July and August this year. July saw a 139% year-on-year increase in private sales, while there was a 136% increase in August. However, private sales come with risks, warns Ron Knott-Craig, executive: operational services at Tracker. Sellers need to be wary of fraudsters and potential robbers while they let people test drive their car. Here are some things to consider when selling your car privately to keep you safe: . Protect your personal information – be careful not to give out too much information when selling your car, whether in the advert or talking over the phone with potential buyers. Criminals could use it against you. Also, make sure any photos you post online don’t have geo-tag data embedded in them, which could give away your home address. . Don’t meet the buyers at your home – you won’t normally invite strangers to visit your home, so don’t do it while selling your car. Rather take the car and meet the buyers at a shopping complex or similar public place. Choose a place that is busy, and preferably one with video surveillance. . Set appointments during the day – rather meet potential buyers during daylight hours. Criminals like to use the cover of darkness. . Buddy up – get a friend to go along with you. Also, let someone that won’t be going with you know of the plans. Get them to give you a call after a specified time to check that everything is okay. Some tracking services have apps that you can use to share your location with such a person. They can then follow your route and know where you are at all times. . Test your tracking device – make sure your tracking device is working and that your tracking company has up-todate emergency contacts listed on your tracking profile. . Limit your accessories – have your
Be wary of fraudsters when selling your car privately. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS cell phone with you so that you are contactable, but keep the stuff that you carry with you to a minimum. Don’t carry unnecessary valuables with you or have them in the car. . Request identification – besides getting their full name and contact number, get a form of identification from the buyers, which might be helpful if things do go pear-shaped. They will be driving your car, so they need to bring their driver’s licence along. Request a copy or take a photo. This shouldn’t faze a legitimate buyer, but might act as a deterrent to criminals. . Don’t just hand over the keys – it might seem silly, but make sure you’re actually in the car before you give the keys to the test driver and get them back before exiting the vehicle. Otherwise they could just drive off and leave you in the dust. . Remain vigilant – if something doesn’t seem right, or it feels unsafe, trust your gut and take the necessary steps to extricate yourself from the situation. Whether that means not meeting with the potential buyers in the first place, or leaving immediately when the hackles on your back rise. Have a back-up plan in case of an emergency. “Criminals are always looking for ways to strike when you least expect it,” says Knott-Craig. “If you are robbed, remember your life is worth more than your valuables, so keep calm, co-operate and try to get away as quickly as possible. Report the incident to your tracking company and the police as soon as you can.”
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Men’s health in the spotlight Movember sees healthcare professionals around the globe joining forces in multiple events and campaigns to highlight prostate and testicular cancer as well as clinical depression among men. According to Dr Paul Porteous, a urologist at Netcare Olivedale Hospital, of the three illnesses, testicular cancer is the least common with only six out of every 100 000 men likely to develop the malignancy. “It is the most common male cancer among younger men between the ages of 15 and 49 and is, therefore, deserving of the best interventions in those men in whom it does occur. It is important that men don’t ignore any new or unexplained lump in the testes,” he cautions. Dr Porteous explains that although according to the latest (2016) statistics of the National Cancer Registry, South African men have a 1-in-17 risk for being diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; prostate cancer is far more common with 1 in 10 men being diagnosed in areas with widespread screening. “The good news is that many, if not most, prostate cancers are slow growing, meaning that early detection does enable better management and improves the chances of a cure.” Men are increasingly taking control of their physical health, in the understanding that they may have great physical strength but that they are also human and, therefore, vulnerable. Mental health, however, continues to be sidelined in many cases. “The third illness in the Movember trio – clinical depression in men – is harder to measure due to the stigma attached to it. While the magnitude of this problem is often only recognised and measured by the number of resulting suicides, the burden endured by those men living with the condition remains under the radar and cannot be calculated,” asserts Dr Porteous. Urologist Dr Jan Wilhelmus Aucamp, who practises at Netcare Union Hospital, relates that prostate cancer represents the second most common cancer in men and the fifth most common cause of cancer death in men. “Age related demographics do indicate an increase as men age, and it is most often diagnosed in men aged 65 to 74 years. However, worldwide incidence of prostate cancer has increased in men as young as 15 to 40 years old, with an average of about 2% per year since 1990. Although rare, these men present with more advanced cancer with a worse prognosis than older individuals.” Healthcare professionals urge men to take the importance of screening seriously. Dr Stephen Cornish, a urologist at Netcare
Sunninghill Hospital, suggests: “Any man over the age of 40 should consider having himself assessed with regards to the current state of his prostate gland as well as its potential to develop prostate cancer in the future.” According to Dr Aucamp, prostate cancer can be detected with screening before patients experience any symptoms. Local symptoms can include lower urinary tract issues such as frequent, weak, interrupted or painful urine flow; presence of blood in the urine or seminal fluid; erectile dysfunction and urinary retention. These symptoms, however, usually only present at a more advanced stage. Dr Cornish notes that many of the above symptoms can also indicate benign prostate enlargement, and that a good place to start is often the GP, who should be able to perform a baseline screening for prostate cancer. If there are concerning findings then a referral to a urologist would be necessary. “A simple blood test, the PSA test, remains the best biochemical test that can indicate if prostate cancer is present or if there is potential for occurrence in the future.” Dr Cornish emphasises it can also lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. “The PSA is not a substitute for a rectal exam,” he says. “No one likes a rectal exam, in the same way that ladies are not keen on vaginal exams. It is, however, important and wise for men to put aside their dislike for such an exam and see it as an essential part of maintaining good health in later years.” A prostate biopsy remains the only method for a definitive, positive cancer diagnosis. Dr Cornish cautions that a biopsy should only be performed after careful consideration of a patient’s particular case, and even then only under particular circumstances. “This procedure should no longer be done in the urologist’s rooms as this is prone to problems including unacceptable sepsis rates, multiple repeat biopsies, inaccuracy as well as being painful for the patient.” Dr Cornish explains that upon a positive cancer diagnosis, the urologist will assess if the disease is localised or if it has spread elsewhere in the body. In patients with disease confined only to the prostate gland there are various curative options including the choice of watchful waiting as previously mentioned. In patients with a low volume disease outside the prostate gland there is also the possibility of a cure. If the disease is widespread the patient will be offered therapies that can keep the disease under control, often for many years, and these will be individualised to each patient.
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Sport brings kids happiness SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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nyone who says money can’t buy happiness, has clearly never bought a
ball.” And living true to this is the Unchain the Plain’s latest venture with the recent launch of their own branded sporting equipment. On Saturday 21 November, the organisation launched the first batch of netball, rugby, soccer balls along with its adopt-a-ball campaign, which calls on locals to buy balls and hand them back to the organisation to distribute to vulnerable children. Having started the organisation last year, they have already handed over sporting equipment to several primary schools in Mitchell’s Plain and other smaller towns such as Worcester. Some of the sporting legends who attended the event are former rugby legends Muneeb Levy and Dale Santon, who is currently the president of the SA rugby legends; former Bafana Bafana player David Nyati;
former PSL players Dominic Isaacs; Shamiel Permall, Quentin Booysen and pro netball referee Shanaaz Abrahams Macauley. Santon, who grew up in Mitchell’s Plain, says: “We must take our streets back. When we were children we had other challenges. We fought a regime. There is a chemical war against our children. Our gangsters are selling drugs to our children. So many parents have children who are slaves to drugs. We need to take back our streets and this initiative is part of it.” Nyati says: “To see what is happening here, warms my heart because I think we are in a country that really needs each and every one of us to give of our best to enable this country to rise.” He added that sport is key to keeping children off the streets. “We need to take ownership and start moulding the (people that) our young generation will become,” he says. “I am happy to see this leadership that will get kids to waste their energy in a good way. Children want to play.”
This is key to Unchain the Plain’s philosophy. Mark Skriker, organisation chair, says: “I want to remind all of us that we are duty-bound and that we have a social responsibility to arrest the decline in moral values in our communities,” he says. “What we don’t always realise is it takes a village to raise a child, to nurture a child, to educate a child.” One thing many agreed on was that Mitchell’s Plain, like many other vulnerable communities is rich in sporting talent. Lt Col Cleo Arnoldus, of the Mitchell’s Plain police station, says the initiative is definitely assisting in keeping children active and off the streets, which will in turn see a reduction of influence from gangs and crime. “Every little bit helps. Sports creates resilience and that is what we need,” she says. The branded balls are imported as the local manufacturing costs were too high. “We wanted to find a manufacturer that would make balls to survive the conditions we have. We do not have lush fields to play on,” says Skriker.
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They will soon add cricket kits and badminton cocks and rackets to their branded items. Their aim is to introduce children to a variety of known and less dominant sports
such as badminton and hockey. V Balls cost R250 as part of the adopt a ball campaign. For more information, visit the Unchain the Plain Facebook page or download their mobile app.
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SALT RIVER – 57A SALT RIVER ROAD TEL: 021 486 9365/9845 LANSDOWNE - 499 LANDSDOWNE ROAD (NEXT TO SAPS) LANDSDOWNE , TEL 021 761 5194
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Spares For All Vehicle Types
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RETREAT - 120 RETREAT RD, TEL: 021 713 6021/6041 PHILIPPI - PHILIPPI PLAZA, TEL: 021 372 0105/0168 RYLANDS - KLIPFONTEIN RD, TEL: 021 633 0402/0403 MITCHELLS PLAIN - WATERGATE MALL, MITCHELL PLAIN (OFF R300) TEL: 021 371 1215
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KENSINGTON - VOORTREKKER AND 10TH AVENUE KENSINGTON, TEL: 021 512 1258/1427 KUILSRIVIER - 45A VAN RIEBEECK ROAD, KUILSRIVER, TEL: 021 903 3657
PAROW IND. - CNR, ROBERT SEBUKWE & DELARY STR. TEL: 021 934 6405/6419 EERSTERIVIER - ROSE CENTRE, CNR NORMAN & PLEIN STR. TEL: 021 902 0210/0230
QUALITY SPARES AT AFFORDABLE WHOLESALE PRICES X1WDD1E5-QK171120