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‘Moving’ entertainment South Roots International dancers based in Pelican Park had fun entertaining guests at the South African Religious Forum’s (SARF) Women’s Day celebration event held at the Castle of Good Hope on Wednesday 21 August. The group said it was an honour to be part of the national celebration and to show its support for the endorsement of the SARF. From left are Selby Williams, Gracia Nicholls, Nicole Sacco, Jesse Jack and Sue-Livia van Wyk. Read more on page 3. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU
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edicated law enforcement officers were recognised at an annual award celebration held at New Kings Hotel on Tuesday 20 August.
The Sea Point Community Improvement District (CID) hosted the awards. Certificate recipients were commended for their work and encouraged to do more. The officers hail from various law enforcement agencies, including the CID’s security
services and other staff members. Awards for being dedicated servants in the community and long-service were handed out. Heather Tager, CID’s chief operations officer, says the board and its management are aware of the difficult circumstances those in
the law enforcement agencies work under daily. She says everyone deserved a reward but only those who excel, show eagerness to go the extra mile, and who serve with passion and pride will receive certificates. V To page 4.
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Nominate those elder heroes now People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. ATLANTIC SEABOARD / CITY 29 246 copies distributed Tuesdays to the following areas: Cape Town CBD, Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Green Point, DeWaterkant, Mouille Point, Sea Point, Three Anchor Bay, Gardens, Higgovale, Lions Head, Oranjezicht, Schotschekloof, Signal Hill, Tamboerskloof, Vredehoek and Zonnebloem. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: Woodstock / Maitland (16 391) Mitchell's Plain (83 340) Retreat (23 423) Grassy Park (21 838) Lansdowne (21 130) Athlone (30 252) Constantia / Wynberg (30 069) Claremont / Rondebosch (30 843) False Bay (30 972) Total print order: 318 495 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Nomzamo Yuku E-mail: Nomzamo.Yuku@peoplespost.co.za SALES MANAGER: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6615 Email: Shafiek.braaf@peoplespost.co.za MAIN BODY ADVERTISING: Yvette Smith Tel: 021 910 6577 Email: yvette.smith@media24.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 087 353 1328 Email: classifieds@peoplespost.co.za PRESS CODE, CORRECTIONS People's Post subscribes to the South African Press Code and we are committed to journalism that is honest, accurate, fair and balanced. Under our editorial policy, we invite readers to comment on the newspaper's content and we correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please send information to the news editor at Thulani@media24.com or phone 021 910 6500. Alternately, please contact the Ombudsman of Media24's Community Press, George Claassen at george.claassen@media24.com or 083 543 2471. Complaints can also be sent to the SA Press Ombudsman on telephone 021 851 3232 or via email khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or johanr@ombudsman.org.za X1PUFEKR-QK160118
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he deadline for nominations of your elder heros has been extended to Friday 30 August. Do you know elder superheroes who, despite their age and social circumstances, go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities? Nominate them now for a Community Champions Elders Award. Through the awards, now in its fourth year, People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision, in partnership with Spec-Savers, aim to honour those awesome elders who are making a profound difference in their communities. He, or she, could be the older, active neighbourhood watch patroller walking the streets at 04:00, feeding the children in their street, driving the sick to the clinic, knitting beanies and blankets for unwanted babies or giving free boxing lessons to keep the youth off the streets, all out of their
own pockets. Tell us what wonderful deeds they’ve done for their community.
Nominations close on Friday 30 August Elders making a difference can once again be nominated in one of two categories: “70-80 years” or “80 plus”. Six finalists will be selected and notified by Tuesday 3 September. All their wonderful deeds will be featured in the newspaper in the weeks following, whereafter our readers can vote for the People’s Choice winner. The winners in both categories, as well as the People’s Choice winner, will be announced at a morning tea in Cape Town on Saturday 12 October. How to nominate Download the nomination form on the People’s Post, TygerBurger or City Vision
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Welcoming safety measures The provincial minister of finance and economic opportunities, David Maynier welcomed the department of tourism’s initiatives to improve the safety of tourists visiting Table Mountain National Park. This follows an announcement of additional tourism monitors, cameras and drones, by the minister of tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, on Thursday 15 August.
Maynier hopes that the additional measures will strengthen tourism safety and contribute to building a strong and vibrant tourism sector which, he says, already provides about 300 000 direct and indirect jobs in the province. According to a statement, minister Kubayi-Ngubane committed to ensuring that tourism monitors would be brought to full strength.
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RELIGION
Leaders unite to celebrate women NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
Govender said religious leaders run soup kitchens, provide shelter, support victims of abuse, sacrifice the litcall for peace, respect, and unity tle they have for the vulnerable but for women was the talk of the their contributions mostly go unnoday during a Women’s Month celeticed. However, he acknowledged that bration held at the Castle of Good a few leaders act against the constituHope in the CBD on Wednesday 21 tion of the religious leaders and comAugust. mit crimes. He said the commission of This interfaith event was orgaSARF does not condone the wrongs of nised by the South African Relithose pastors. gious Forum (SARF) and religious Moulana Abul Begalie, deputy presileaders from across the country, dent of the Muslim Judicial Council, who prayed for the expulsion of added that the reality is that women women abuse and violence. are not free. The keynote address was deliv“There are too many women who are ered by cooperative governance and suffering in silence, too many women traditional affairs minister Nkosawho are ill-treated. zana Dlamini-Zuma who empha“As faith leaders, we have got a defisised the involvement of faith-based nite role to play and I want to say that organisations in shaping the future we must all sign a petition and pledge of the nation. She said South Africa that we will lead to the well-being of at large was facing the scourge of all women respectively.” women and child abuse accompaSive Sonto of the SARF youth counnied by increasing numbers of suicil said they welcome the call by their cide incidents in communities. leadership and minister, and agree “How can we continue to have that they cannot vow to praise and such elements in our society if when serve the Lord but fail to bring about we have these powerful religious orsolutions and save lives within their ganisations. We cannot wait for Jecommunities. He said there are alsus to come to save us if we cannot ready programmes running in commusave ourselves, or let people die Faith leaders (from left) Bishop Andile Makinana and Dr Templeton Mbekwa welcoming minister Nkosazana nities that empower not just women with broken souls and believe they Dlamini-Zuma to the women’s celebration at the Castle of Good Hope. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU but youth at large. He said the journey will go to heaven,” Dlamini-Zuma to create peaceful communities should said. discussion on how to work together. of the government. not start with healing the victims but creatShe said women are playing a significant Various speakers from religious groups Govender said SARF wanted the public ing a healthy society by making men aware role in society and religion, as well as tradi- shared the stage delivering supportive and the minister to know that despite the of their roles and responsibilities. tional leaders, have proven that with sup- speeches and endorsing the SARF. negativity that dominates the media about He said from SARF youth, on behalf of port and assurance of safety they could do President of SARF, Bishop Jonathan Gov- religious leaders, many of them were doing men, they apologise for the treatment womeven better. ender started by emphasising the need for a good job in the community, serving volun- en have been experiencing and they want Dlamini-Zuma said she is willing to sit government to allow religious groups to tarily and giving life to many through vari- them to know there are men determined to down with SARF and have a constructive regulate themselves, without interferences ous initiatives. make a positive impact in their lives.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
On the way to fulfil her dream NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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hayelitsha resident, Amanda George may be new to law enforcement, but she is determined to set the record when it comes to fighting crime. This City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Agency officer has recently led two arrests within the precinct of the Cape Town central police. One incident was at the Company Gardens on Friday 9 August while a more recent one was the arrest of a cable theft suspect near the New Somerset hospital on Monday 19 August. The agency was respond-
ing to complaints about vagrancy and criminal elements in the area when she identified a hidden piece of cable. “I questioned the suspect and after giving me a run-around he admitted it belonged to him and we called the police who came to investigate and make the arrest,” says George. She says cable theft is a serious issue in their precinct and could not be taken lightly as it results in serious negative impact. It was her childhood dream to work in law enforcement. “I wanted to be a police officer, but odds were against me, I took a detour in life and joined the agency through an expanded public works programme in 2015 as a law-learner, I never looked back and I am proud I took the opportu-
nity,” George says. She says though women have broken the stigma in the industry over the years, she realises that they are still not taken seriously. George says women have to work twice as hard as the men and have to physically prove themselves to be taken seriously, “especially by suspects”. “They will underestimate you, assuming you will not be able to execute an arrest on your own. I want to be one of the women that leave a mark and change these kinds of mindsets,” George says. The arrest was confirmed by Ezra October, spokesperson for Cape Town central police. He also acknowledged the issue of cable theft in the area.
Teamwork is all that it takes for these law enforcement officers to ensure safety of the community they serve. Amanda George (right) says her colleagues (from left) Lindiwe Magugu and Chuma Mpengesi make the job easy and fun.
FROM PAGE 1 Jacques Weber, CID’s chair, said these were the people who kept the security, safety and cleanliness standards of the community at a desirable level, year after year. He said their continued service showed growth and determination. He said it was thanks to the effective contribution of the CID that the crime situation in and the cleanliness of Sea Point had improved over the years. “We are getting positive feedback, mostly from business owners in our community, commending the work
we do. Without their support, we would not have been able to achieve this. Tonight, we want to say thank you. Your hard work does not go unnoticed,” said Weber. Nicola Jowell, the councillor for ward 54, also acknowledged CID’s role in the community, saying it is through partnerships with organisations like these that effective services were rendered to citizens. Jowell called for the strengthening of partnerships between the CID and public servants. Sea Point police station command-
er Helena Mouton thanked the CID for its continued support and positive partnership. She told all of the staff members from the various agencies attending the event that they were doing a thankless job. She said they were often undermined by the very people who they served but “you should not let that discourage you”. “It does not matter who you represent, as law enforcement agencies we are all in this together. Our goal is to fight crime.”
The officer of the year award went to Wandile Hlathi, who has been in the service for 10 years. He started as a foot patroller and now works as a shift monitor. Hlathi said he was overwhelmed and honoured by the recognition. He said working in the law enforcement agency had its challenges but it was the outcome of their hard work – safety and cleanliness X that mattered most. He wished members of the public would change their attitude towards those doing the groundwork. .
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CITY BOWL: EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
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Sarah’s photos ‘do the talking’ NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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sent what she stands for – the empowerment of women. The NPOs work with underprivileged girls, equipping them with life skills and independence. The exhibition portrays the lives of these young girls – aged between eight and 19. She says they are wonderful individuals, brimming with confidence and hope. “Despite their circumstances they have the courage to seek help and work towards becoming better people,” Sarah says. She hopes the public will support and help the two NPOs in their quest to uplift women. Describing her work and love for photography, Sarah says it gives her fulfilment, knowing that she is visually narrating stories of women in today’s society. She says a photo speaks “a million words”. V For more information about Sarah Isaacs’ work, visit sarahisaacsphotography.com.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 27 August 2019
LETTERS
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persistent challenge for Peninsula baboon management is that civic reps misunderstand their role in the humanbaboon conflict. They need to focus on improving education within their communities so that the urban landscape is less attractive to baboons and to relay challenges caused by people and persistent raiding in their suburbs to the Baboon Technical Team (BTT) who will then inform the service provider for the City of Cape Town which will hopefully provide relief. The service provider, Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS) follows the management guidelines which are drawn up together with civic reps, researchers, conservation authorities and other municipal bodies. These guidelines are then approved by CapeNature and a permit is issued to the service provider for the City of Cape Town – currently HWS. HWS then carries out its daily duties within the approved guidelines. Euthanising a baboon is a last but nevertheless legal resort to protect ratepayers from damage and health risks associated with a raiding baboon and does not require approval by any civic organisation nor prior informing of civic reps. Activists suggest that these killings are the mainstay of the current management when in fact they are the exceptions with most baboons being successfully managed by non-lethal means. Only when these non-lethal means fail repeatedly and after having ensured that the causes of the raiding have been mitigated as far as is possible within the existing laws, in addition to educating the public in the affected area, is an animal considered for lethal management. When the public was previously informed before a lethal management decision there were attempts to thwart the capture and transport of these baboons which had negative impacts on the welfare of the baboons, the service providers employees and other road users. It further caused serious emotional damage to the service provider staff, most of which are biologists and chose a career to help wildlife not kill it. So being harassed by the public, abused by them and having them interfere with what is already the worst part of their job is really unhelpful. Civic reps and activists can be part of the solution by educating their ratepayers with the relevant facts that they will glean from biannual meetings with the BTT. Should they seek to exceed their mandate (like demand information on daily management decisions that are approved and legal) and fail to realise their mandate (be educated and then educate the public) then one would hope they would be replaced. You as a ratepayer have the right to engage with your rep on such matters and to raise any inconsistencies or inaccuracies that you feel are being presented in the media. . University of Cape Town Professor Justin O’ Riain is also associated with the Institute of Communities and Wildlife Africa.
The dramatic increase in the number of armed robberies taking place at various shopping centres and malls across the Western Cape is quite concerning. Even more concerning is the number of malls being targeted more frequently than others. However, the most worrisome aspect of these robberies is the fact that some of these malls have shown an utter and complete disdain towards their loyal clients and shoppers. By failing to dramatically increase the number of security personnel, these malls are demonstrating their lack of concern in terms of our people’s safety. Event organisers have to comply with stringent conditions before they are granted permits to host events across the city. One of these stringent requirements includes the appointment of one security officer for every one hundred patrons through our doors. Why on earth would the authorities not impose similar requirements on shopping malls, which obviously generate much more money on a much more frequent basis, than event organisers do? I am horrified to see how the lack of security staff at most of these shopping centres where tenants are paying massive rentals to the owners of these malls. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know that better visibility in terms of security staff would make these criminals think twice about targeting your properties and your tenants. I suggest that shoppers start shopping around for other malls to support if mall owners continue with their stingy approach when it comes to our people’s safety. Spending your money shouldn’t become a matter of life and death, which at present it has become as many of these malls are clearly soft targets for criminals, and the staff and shoppers will be the ultimate victims. ROZARIO BROWN, Mitchell’s Plain
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‘We have to be sensible about our approach’ On Tuesday 13 August president Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Amendment Act into law. My department, having aligned itself to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Brasilia Declaration to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2020, will therefore, support any sensible initiative aimed at achieving this goal. I, therefore, support the strategic intent behind the development of the Aarto Act. However, I have serious concerns regarding the readiness of the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) to implement the Aarto Act. The lack of readiness was apparent when the Aarto Act was piloted in Johannesburg and Tshwane. While I understand that a proclamation still has to be signed by the president before it is implemented in the Western Cape, I am concerned that the premature
implementation of the Aarto Act will have an effect contrary to what is intended. If the RTIA and municipalities are not ready to implement the Aarto Act, it is more likely to lead to a break-down of law on our roads. Furthermore, the idea of creating a central Appeals Tribunal to deal with all appeals relating to fines is ludicrous and unworkable. The City of Cape Town alone issued more than two million fines in 2016. If a small proportion of fines issued around the country are taken on appeal, it would paralyse the system and provide lawless road users with means to escape accountability. Over the coming days, I will be taking up my concerns with my national and local colleagues before deciding on how to proceed. BONGINKOSI MADIKIZELA, MEC Transport and Public Works
Beware of this treacherous crossing I feel the need to bring this unpleasant incident and the traumatic experience I endured at the Steenberg Railway crossing to the attention of the entire community. The railway booms and lights have been faulty for months. My office is situated on the Main Road side of Military Road. On Thursday 15 August the traffic was congested from the railway crossing, right up to Main Road, on both sides of the crossing all day. I delayed going home hoping that the traffic congestion would abate. I eventually left the office just after 18:00. When I arrived at the crossing the lights were flashing, the booms were up and cars were driving over the railway line in both directions. As I attempted to cross slowly, the booms immediately dropped on the roof of my car (a very small Hyundai i10). I reversed thinking a train was approaching, and the boom rolled off the
roof of my car and landed in front, on top of the wipers. I got out of my car and lifted the booms from my car. I was delighted that it was so light (being aluminium) which I did not know at the time. What perturbed me is that there were no security members monitoring the crossing but there was a group of about seven plus security members standing at the end of the station. Not one of them attempted to come to my assistance. I am a senior citizen and the reality of what happened and what could have been, hit home later. I will be contacting the technical department of Prasa to report this incident. I wish to warn other motorists of this horrific experience and to be aware of this treacherous crossing. BERYL MILLER Email
How many spills have we had in the vlei this year? Residents of Marina Da Gama have received yet another alert regarding a sewage spill into the vlei. I have the impression that this must be the fifth or sixth sewage spill since the beginning of May. I might be losing count and the figure could have mounted still further. For clarification how many spills have we had this year? I have not heard why this has been happening so frequently. Oscar Wilde flippantly once said that it was unfortunate to lose one parent, but to lose two seemed like careless. So there are questions that needs to be addressed to the people on the Vlei: . Why has this been repeatedly happening, . Has there been carelessness involved? . Is this a reticulation problem? . Is it that maintenance has not been regularly performed? Whatever the reason, something that has been happening so frequently and has been allowed to happen, it must now stop. The number of times I have looked into our section of the canal and seen the green clumps and immediately identified the thick mat floating in front of us. It has now happened so often that we recognise this at a glance. As a result, the major question arises: Are we in the process of turning the vlei and our canals into a cesspool?
If there is a possibility of this happening I cannot believe that we (and the people who use the vlei) will accept this with equanimity. It cannot be that this is as a result of our recent good rainfall as this used to be a regular winter occurrence. Or have the droughts in the past few been the cause of complacency? We cannot repeatedly say to people: “You use the vlei for outdoor activities at your own risk.” The council cannot proclaim that this
is an area available for outdoor activities with one breath, and then tell us that the very waters that make up the amenity are unsafe for the people of Cape Town to use. I request that our ward councillor investigate this matter and report back to us as soon as possible. We cannot be fobbed off with platitudes any longer. Our health and our livelihoods are at risk. ROSS DEVENISH Email
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north of the vlei has been signed. The failing of this pump station was a major contributor to the recurring overflow of sewage into the estuary. In addition to this, an education campaign around illegal dumping of liquids and waste into the canals will commence, while the department of environmental management is exploring the establishment of catchment tanks to be able to redirect sewage in the case of a spill. The department has also consistently applied innovative measures such as enzymes to help break down foreign nutrients for incident management and recently had a drone taking images to find the origins of a spill in the Marina. I can confidently say that the City is doing everything in its power to keep this natural asset healthy. Being located in a densely populated urban space, it will take a joint effort between citizens and government to protect.
Ward 62 councillor Aimee Kuhl reponds: Zandvlei is under increasing pressure from the surrounding area. Illegal dumping into canals that feed into the estuary and increased residential developments with affiliated infrastructure demands are but two examples. To ensure we protect this estuary, which is of value to many citizens, a multidisciplinary team across departments has been created. This team, consisting of high-level management for reticulation, wastewater management and environmental conservation, met with Mayco member Xanthea Limberg and myself at the beginning of the month. At this meeting both preventative and reactive measures to deal with the challenges were discussed. A contract for a multi-million upgrade of a pump station and sewage main to the
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Have a laugh with the big five Five of South Africa’s funniest and best-known comedians will be performing together in The Big 5 Comedy Show on Saturday 2 November at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. The big names of local stand-up comedy will be bringing the house down when the show is back in Cape Town for one night only. Don’t
miss the opportunity to see John Vlismas and Schalk Bezuidenhout face-off with Stuart Taylor; and hear Tats Nkonzo and Jason Goliath roar in this hilarious show. Collectively these comics have some of the most impressive resumes – from appearing on local and international TV shows and starring in movies, to performing
comedy shows at festivals and theatres across the globe. The show also features DJ Ready D who creates an electric atmosphere with his scratching and mixing skills. Tickets are available from Computicket starting from R180. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. The show is rated PG 16.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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ith the illegal liquor trade on the Cape Flats constantly under siege by authorities, many mothers still take the risk, knowing well the consequences. With police constantly reporting on arrests and confiscations, especially from female traders, little has worked to discourage the continued illegal sale of liquor. Lindsey Pietersen, a single mother of two says she had been involved in the trade her entire life, having taken over the “business” from her father. “My father owned a licensed outlet in Strand. When we moved (to the northern suburbs) he continued to serve from the premises in Strand. Many people knew he ran a liquor place and would often come to our house to see if they could buy any here or if he could organise anything for them,” she says. “There came a time when he would start taking orders and delivering to their homes or having them pick it up at our house.” Eventually, the Strand outlet closed down due to the family’s financial situation, she says, however they continued to trade from their home until the stock had been cleared. Struggling to find another source of income, her father used his connections to obtain more liquor for sale. “My father said he wouldn’t continue for much longer. He only wanted to get back on his feet but the continued pressure and the constant demand meant people constantly knocking on our door. Sometimes in the middle of the night. It became a cycle that he could not break,” she says. Years later, she took over the business run from a wendy house on their property. “I had only one child that time. The father was not in the picture and I needed to make
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Walkers brave blisters for worthy cause T
he 51st annual Peninsula School Feeding Association (PFSA) Blisters for Bread walk took place in Cape Town on Sunday 25 August. This fundraising initiative has allowed for kids from impoverished schools in the greater Cape Town area to be fed two meals – breakfast and lunch – each day for an entire calendar year. One entry of R60 allows the PFSA to feed 67 kids for an entire day, as a result, R630 000 was raised during this year’s event. Charles Grey, fundraising manager for PFSA, is very happy with the turnout and believes that most of the work that was done in the build-up to the event by all stakeholders, sponsors and key partnerships have led to this event’s success. “We are very delighted with the turnout and believe that it could not have been possible without any of the participants and all our main sponsors and key partners. There is so much that the PFSA can accomplish with the funds raised and with this year’s success we are able to feed at least 1 400 kids
breakfast and lunch for an entire calendar year,” says Grey. The participants were entertained by local musicians, SA Idols winner Paxton Fielies and Sama nominee Jarrad Ricketts. This was done in the form of a free concert after the walk. “In my opinion, I think that this year was the best entertainment we’ve had purely because these two artists were so young and could relate with the kids who are PFSA’s main focus. We have had some challenges with registration and the online entry forms, which we will hope to improve ahead of next year’s event,” adds Grey. Sponsors and partners include People’s Post, TygerBurger, Lucky Star, Sasko and Heart FM. “There is so many organisations and stakeholders that we need to say thank you. The support PFSA has received is overwhelming and we are truly grateful for every contribution, in any form.” Here are a few memorable snaps from the day:
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Daniel Neuberger of Herzlia High (left) scores against Islamia College’s goalkeeper Laa-iq Laatoe, during the interfaith sports day on Sunday 25 August. The day also comprised of netball, chess and debating held at the premises of Herzlia in Vredehoek. Herzlia won the u.19 soccer game 2-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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he eighth annual interfaith sport day between Bishops, Herzlia High School, Islamia College and Springfield Convent took place at the Van Riebeeck sport fields in Vredehoek on Sunday 25 August. “It originated in 2012, where our sports outsource, our soccer coach thought it was a good idea for this little town in Cape Town to showcase to the world that the Christians, Jews and Muslims can come together in harmony,” says systemic head of sport at United Herzlia schools, Tina Brenzel. Initiated as an annual soccer match by Liam Shirley, who coached at both Herzlia and Islamia, the day expanded to include more schools and more codes, which include netball, chess and debating.
“Despite what I have heard and read in the papers about the differences between the two faiths, what surprised me the most was how similar the two sets of boys I was coaching were. What I decided to do was to try and show the children and parents how an outsider might see the two sets of children, despite the fact that they looked a little bit different and spoke a little bit differently, they were all football-mad,” says Shirley. Ebrahim Moerat, sport director at Islamia College says the interfaith tournament spoke to their strategies, especially its expansion to include other codes, and incorporating girls. “We’ve shown this year that there is a lot of potential in the tournament. It is played in a friendly spirit in honour of a learner who has passed on who represented two of the schools,” says Moerat.
The teams played each other in a soccer match every year until the passing of Rohan Bloom. He had been a learner at both Herzlia and then Bishops before he sadly succumbed to a Ewing sarcoma, a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue, in 2016. “Following his passing, I spoke to his father and that’s when we decided to ask Bishops to join it,” adds Shirley. Rod Bloom established the Rohan Bloom Foundation after his son’s passing, explaining that he never wanted his son to become a cancer statistic and looked for a way to honour his legacy. “What I experienced when he was ill, was that there wasn’t a specialised children’s hospice in Cape Town. There was not a place for children who are terminally ill to pass with dignity, which went for the families as well,” says Bloom.
He then approached Paedspal, who is a public-private partnership programme who provide paediatric palliative care to children in the Western Cape. Bloom says that while Paedspal currently offers an outpatient facility where they look after children with chronic illnesses and terminal children, there is no inpatient facility. He hopes that funds will be raised in creating an inpatient facility of this nature, which will then be called Rohan House. Bloom is overwhelmed by the response of the schools in the growth of the interfaith tournament. “It is unbelievable. I remember when you were younger you looked forward to your birthday and you had that day, remember how you felt. It is a special day, which is how I feel, it’s (like) my birthday. It just means so much to me, I feel Rowan’s presence here,” he says.