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Orgill is joined by women who came to support her protest.
‘Break the chains of pain’ KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@MEDIA24.COM
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n a desperate attempt to raise awareness on child murders in the Western Cape a Mitchell’s Plain woman chained herself to the gates of parliament. Venetia Orgill (62) drew public attention on Wednesday 26 February when she stood in chains outside the National Assembly for 12 hours: from 03:00 until 15:00, ahead of the budget speech by finance minister Tito Mboweni. Orgill is a community activist and the founder of Discover Your Power, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that aims to fight drug and alcohol abuse in communities. The mother of five says: “These child murders are so heart-wrenching, it tears you apart, emotionally. I chained myself to stand in solidarity with these broken mothers who lost their voices in their pain. This is me doing
my part to raise awareness.” bour with previous convictions, was arrestOrgill says she chained herself for 12 hours ed in connection with her murder. The murto signify the 12 disciples of Jesus. “Our kids der has been widely condemned. get taken in light and Albert Fritz, provincial found in the dark. God minister for community wants us to turn that safety, says: “It is the job of around,” says an emoour justice system to keep tional Orgill. She says criminals behind bars. If it she chose this specific is true that this suspect, day to get the attention of who had previously been the members of parliaconvicted and released 11 ment who attended the times, was able to get parole budget speech. and commit this violent Orgill’s protest comes crime, then our criminal in the wake of the murder justice system has failed of eight-year-old Tazné our residents. Further invan Wyk, a girl from Elvestigation is needed into sies River who was abthe systemic issues faced in ducted and, after a twoour parole system.” week search, found in a Just days after Tazné’s stormwater pipe near the Venetia Orgill (62) chained herself murder, another girl was N1 in Worcester. Moyhdi- to the gates of parliament to raise shot and killed in Ocean an Pangkaeker, a neigh- awareness of child murders. View. Emaan Solomons
was killed in alleged crossfire between gangs. A 31-year-old man was also shot and killed in the incident. Orgill says she used the chains to express how residents feel. “We are all chained by pain and hurt and poverty. That’s why perpetrators can lure our kids with money, sweets and chips.” She believes the murders and violence in the province are a result of the countless social ills that residents on the Cape Flats face. Orgill’s daughter, Fallon, took to Facebook to express her gratitude to her mother: “My mother is everything you would expect. I was raised to always stand up for what I believe in no matter how much it may inconvenience my life, never to back down.” Orgill says she hopes to make everyone aware that it is our duty to not allow these perpetrators into our community. “We allow the courts to say perpetrators can stay in our community by giving them an alternative address. We can no longer keep quiet, we must act,” she says.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Firefighter hopefuls take the first leap into training A total of 40 learner firefighters will be chosen as part of the City of Cape Town’s fire and rescue services learnership. More than 2 000 candidates reported for the standard physical assessment in Ndabeni between Monday 10 and Friday 14 February. They were required to complete a 1.9m reach test, run 2.4km in under 11 minutes (13 minutes for female candidates), do 30 push ups and sit ups within 60 seconds (20 push ups for female candidates), and carry a dead load consisting of two 25kg drums over a distance of 100 metres. The physical assessments are standard for all enforcement and rescue service applications in the City’s safety and security directorate, but would-be firefighters also have to complete acrophobia and claustrophobia tests. By close of business on Thursday 13 February, 2 194 individuals had tried out, with 906 progressing to the next stage of the selection process – the written assessment. If they pass, there is still an interview, medical evaluation and substance abuse test to complete. Applicants who pass all phases will be offered a contract and start training in June where they will be required to successfully complete their firefighter, hazmat and first aid courses, to be eligible for permanent appointment.
People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. ATLANTIC SEABOARD / CITY 20 454 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 (14 825) Mitchell's Plain (69 503) Retreat (19 493) Grassy Park (18 418) Lansdowne (18 225) False Bay (24 824) Constantia / Wynberg (25 142) Claremont / Rondebosch (27 756) Athlone (29 825) Total print order: 268 465 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Kaylynne Bantom E-mail: Kaylynne.Bantom@media24.com 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
“Firefighting is a very demanding profession, both physically and mentally and we have to ensure that the recruits have what it takes. The assessments are but the start – those who end up with the contract positions will still have to undergo eight to 10 months of rigorous training. Any fire-
fighter will tell you that it is hard work being on the frontline, putting your life on the line to save others,” says Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith. “To the hundreds of applicants who showed up for the assessments this week, I say thank you and well done for giving it
your best shot. “To those who didn’t make it through, I encourage them to try again next time and to the ones who will be progressing to the next phase, I wish them the very best in their efforts to join a firefighting service that does Cape Town proud on a daily basis.”
Each candidate needed to complete a 1.9m reach test.
Push ups and sit ups were part of the physical assessment.
More than 2 000 candidates reported for the standard physical assessment in Ndabeni.
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urn it down!” is probably the phrase I say the most. Now there are others that I am intimately familiar with, for example, “put your dishes in the sink” or “pick up your clothes”, or “go bath”, but I have found that none of them are as soul destroying as the first one. And here is why. These three words just don’t seem to have any effect. Or, should I say, a very limited one. It takes a mere five minutes – and I know, because I have timed it – for the volume to mysteriously return or even exceed the original offending noise level. What really gets me, though, is my kids’ stock-standard response to this directive: “What, I can’t hear you?” Well, of course you can’t. And that brings me to the second reason why I loathe uttering these words – the many years of emotional pain and suffering (endured by me) they represent. Before you start thinking that I’m being overly dramatic; sound torture is a thing. Apparently loud music is a type of psycho-
logical warfare used to break the will of prisoners. Just this past Sunday, for instance, while in the midst of a very rare afternoon nap, I was jolted out of my bed by the sound of Camila Cabello singing “Right now, I’m shameless. Screamin’ my lungs out for ya”. Yip, one of my kids is a teenager, and, yes, her room is right next to mine. Don’t get me wrong, while the AmericanCuban singer’s hit song is a huge improvement on Barney the purple dinosaur’s “I love you, you love me”, it is still not exactly, well, music to my ears. Rather it’s causing a ringing in my ears. And that got me thinking. What if this noise that I continue to hear even after the kids have gone to bed is not just a sign of my rapidly declining mental health? What if it is actually a sign that – after 13 years of listening to shrieks, tantrums and various Power Rangers theme songs (at full volume) – it is time to have my hearing tested? With today, 3 March, being World Hearing Day, I guess there is no better time than
the present. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one billion young people, aged 12 to 35, are at risk for hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sound. According to the organisation’s website, symptoms indicating the onset of hearing loss include a ringing sensation in the ear, known as tinnitus; frequently missing parts of a conversation; or a tendency to increase the volume of television, radio or audio devices. Is anybody else really concerned right now? But, not to worry, I’ve come up with a plan. First, I’m going to download the WHO’s free “hearWHO” app to all our devices. The app allows you to check your hearing regularly and to intervene early in case of hearing loss. And, secondly, I am going to take back (volume) control by confiscating all of the TV remotes. Starting tomorrow. Yes, I know. You’ve heard that one before. - Nettalie Viljoen
Efforts to reduce clutter on Table Mountain Table Mountain stands as one of the proudest icons of South Africa, with the cable way transporting over one million locals and tourists to its summit every year. An unfortunate consequence linked to masses of people visiting the mountain, is the amount of waste that comes with it – plastic bottles, food packaging, paper tickets and more. This can deal a devastating blow to the 1 460 species of plants living there, as well as the multitude of fauna who call this beautiful, craggy mass home. “As proud South Africans, we need to come together and put in the necessary work required to reduce the amount of waste on Table Mountain, in order to safeguard our country’s pride and heritage,” says Wahida Parker, managing director of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC). It’s a hefty task, but they’ve proven their eco-abilities before.
TMACC was recognised for Best Resource Management in Waste at the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards, by adhering to the United Nations principles on responsible tourism. Their current waste plan has reduced the amount of waste on the site by 40% and that figure is still on the rise. Currently, this historic landscape recycles approximately 55% of the waste produced by its visitors. By the year 2021, TMACCy plans to expand that to 80%. “We take this issue very seriously and will continue to work together on creating the best possible methods to deal with waste disposal. We are certain we can reach our goal to recycle 80% of all waste on Table Mountain within the next two years,” explains Parker. The cableway’s current recycling initiatives include allocating more recycling bins at both the upper and lower stations, ensuring all beverage and food outlets use compo-
stable cutlery components, and fitting special tanks to the cable cars in order to transport wastewater down to the lower system, where it is drained into a municipal sewer system. “To safeguard the future of our environment, we will need to work together to make sure Table Mountain is kept green and clean,” says Parker. This refers to everyone’s responsibility in the conservation of ecology and biodiversity, the preservation of water, and awareness of what creates a healthy environment. “Our city can boast being recognised as one of the most beautiful locations in the world, along with offering incredible experiences to every tourist visiting Cape Town. “Our role as ambassadors is to ensure anyone who walks along the summit of the mountain is left with a feeling of wonder and delight, and respect for efforts that are made to protect our mountain,” Parker concluded.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 3 March 2020
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Commissioner’s massive task KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne
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The Western Cape legislature was lit up in rainbow colours to support Pride Week.
Western Cape legislature supports LGBT+ community For the first time ever, the Western Cape legislature building has been lit up in rainbow colours, in support of Pride Week which was celebrated from Saturday 22 February and ended with the Cape Town Pride Parade on Saturday 29 February on the streets of Green Point. Cape Town Pride is an organisation which works to raise awareness around the issues faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community. The building was lit up for the first time on Thursday 27 February and remained lit every night until Sunday 1 March. Premier Alan Winde says: “The Western Cape, and Cape Town in particular, is home to a large LGBTQI+ community and lighting up the legislature building is a symbol of our support for equal rights for everyone. This is a first for the Western Cape legislature, but it won’t be the last. We know that many people still face discrimination and violence as a re-
sult of their sexual or gender identity and this is our way of shining a light into those dark spaces and saying we are proud to stand up for diversity, equality and human rights.” Masizole Mnqasela, speaker of the provincial legislature, says: “South Africa is a global leader when it comes to the protection of the rights of its citizens, including the rights of people of all sexual orientations. Our constitution decriminalised homosexuality and in 2006 it became legal for same sex couples to get married. By illuminating the legislature building in the pride colours, we not only demonstrate our pride in our constitution but also our pride as a true rainbow nation.” Mnqasela added: “We also acknowledge that the LGBTQI+ community still faces many challenges and prejudices daily and with this visible symbol we show our support to fighting for a truly inclusive South African society.”
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he latest cases of child murders in the Western Cape have renewed calls to appoint a Children’s Commissioner. The commissioner will be a first for the country. Interviews with 13 shortlisted nominees were held over three days at the end of February. The provincial legislature received 59 nominations which were whittled down to 15 by the department of social development. However, two candidates withdrew. Gillion Bosman, chair of the standing committee on social development in the provincial legislature, says: “The committee is looking at the experience of each candidate to see if they fulfil some of the functional competencies as outlined in the act. These include the ability to investigate, monitor, research, educate and advise. “We also looked at their ability to manage an office. One of the key aspects we looked at was whether they are able to work with children and if children can relate to them.” Bosman says the role of the commissioner is to assist the Western Cape government to protect and promote the rights of children. February has been a heart-breaking month for two families whose children were murdered. Tazné van Wyk (8) from Ravensmead was abducted and her body was discovered two weeks later in a stormwater pipe in Worcester. A neighbour, 54-year-old Moyhdian Pangkaeker has since appeared in court in connection with her kidnapping and mur-
der. The death of Van Wyk was still fresh in the minds of everyone when news broke that a seven-year-old Ocean View girl, Emaan Solomons was shot and killed in gang crossfire on Tuesday 25 February. Bosman says the incumbent’s first task should be to look at the increase in child murders in the province. He says now that interviews are done, the committee will finalise its report. “The report will then go to (provincial) parliament for adoption and will then be sent to the Premier for appointment,” explained Bosman. Premier Alan Winde condemned the killing of the two girls. “We cannot for a moment give up fighting to make this province safer for everyone who lives in it, but especially for our most vulnerable.” Bosman reiterated the premier’s sentiments: “I think it is useful to have an additional layer of protection when it comes to making sure that children’s rights are protected. The commissioner will act as an ombudsman to ensure that the rights of children are protected and will be able to take complaints from members of the public including children,” he says. Winde indicated in his State of the province address, that budgetary provision was made to set up the commissioner’s office. The exact date of when the candidate will be appointed has not yet been established. “I look forward to meeting with the new Children’s Commissioner as soon as they are appointed, to establish how we can best work together to ensure that children in this province are kept safe,” concluded Winde.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Learners, Mihlali Thembani, Ronaldo Da Silva, Lati-tah Mbamba and Thandiwe Mabumbulu are taking part in the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee Schools Challenge.
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Learners compete for Reserve Bank honours KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne
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he decision on whether the country’s repurchase rate should be changed or not might just rest on the shoulders of four Camps Bay High School learners. That is if Mihlali Thembani, Ronaldo Da Silva, Lati-tah Mbamba and Thandiwe Mabumbulu win the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Schools Challenge. The learners will be taking part in this competition where they will act as the SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee, and use economic data to determine whether the repo rate should be changed or not. This will be done by preparing a monetary policy statement that will be submitted to the SARB. Makgabo Lamola, SARB corporate social investment manager, says: “The challenge is an exciting opportunity for Grade 12 learners with economics as a subject to look into just a few of the factors that the SARB
needs to consider when it sets the country’s repurchase rate – a rate which affects every single person, business and organisation in the country, and which is determined by the SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee every two months.” Kundikai Mukombwe, economics teacher at the school, says: “This is our first time taking part in the competition. The aim is to improve understanding of economics (while cultivating the love for the subject), particularly monetary policy and all the factors that go into coming up with a decision on the repo rate by the governor and his Monetary Policy Committee.” Mukombwe added that only four learners per school may take part in the competition. However, any matric economics learner can join the four representatives in researching and analysing data during the forecasting period. “The bank will announce the finalists (top five) who will be given the opportunity to present their statement in front of the MPC members, at the SARB, in Pretoria. The
winners will get to spend the day at the SARB, meet Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the SARB and attend the actual announcement of the repo rate decision. They also walk away with cash prizes and laptops or iPads,” added Lamola. Mukombwe says preparations by learners are under way. “After registration, the forecasting period begins. With prior knowledge, learning basic economic indicators, their interpretation and application is crucial. The school’s MPC also keep up with the news, tracking changes in global and domestic economy, risks to inflation and economic shocks such as load shedding and the coronavirus. The team would meet weekly to look at new data until such a time they draw up their own monetary policy statement towards the first week of May.” The economics teacher encouraged other schools to enter the competition as well, saying: “It improves the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, learners’ understanding and quality of debate in lessons.”
ECD caucus to pave way for increased access The Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) will host a national conference aimed at increasing access and improving quality of Grade R and early childhood development (ECD) programmes in South Africa. The conference takes place from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 July in Cape Town. CECD director Prof Eric Atmore says since only a small number of children are in quality
Grade R and ECD programmes, it is imperative that effective programmes are put in place and that access to these programmes is increased and the quality improved. “This will be enhanced if providers throughout the country are able to share their experiences of Grade R and ECD and commit to working together,” says Atmore. The conference seeks speakers to present: . Academic or research inputs on ECD
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Run at Green Point to empower women KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne In commemoration of International Women’s Month, a group of a thousand women are gearing up to partake in a race against gender-based violence (GBV) on Sunday 29 March in Green Point. The race is hosted by Women for Change Run that was founded by the Catch Me If You Can (CMIYC) movement: South Africa’s largest allwomen running community. International Women’s Day is celebrated on Sunday 8 March. Sabrina Walter, founder of CMIYC, says: “As women we want to stand united to put an end to violence against women
and children. The Women for Change Run is the only running event against GBV. We want to invite the public to run together for change and drive awareness on this important topic.” Walter says based on the increase in violence against women and children in the country, it is important that everyone takes a stand. She added that women and children are feeling unsafe and that the fight to end gender-based violence in South Africa is long overdue. She adds: “Every four hours a woman is killed by a man; and more, and more women are coming forward to speak out and stand up. It’s time to empower women to stand together and be heard. The si-
lence from government, public sector and many people are killing us.” Walter encouraged people to join in. “The event is open to women, men and kids. The tickets for men are slightly more expensive, as it goes towards a sponsored ticket for a woman who cannot afford to attend,” explained Walter. Participants can either do the 5km or 8km route through Green Point. “With the Women for Change campaign, I hope to keep the conversation going and create a platform where we can come together for change,” says Walter. V The race will start at 7:00 at Salesian Football Club, Green Point. Entries are available at www.cmiyc.co.za. Visit www.womenforchange.co.za for info.
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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 3 March 2020
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ith enough frills, glitter, sequin, paint and everything in between to line the entire fan walk, the production of the costumes and floats for this year’s Cape Town Carnival are well under way. With a conscious mind of the environmental impact that an event of its magnitude can have, this year sees the team reusing as much as possible while creating the thousands of costumes and props that will be on display. In its 11th edition, the Cape Town Carnival will light up the streets in an explosion of colour and sound in keeping to the “Incredible journey: sounds of South Africa” theme. From a giant eland representing the contributions of the first artists – the San, to the traditional ‘big lady’ redressed in a funky
The Xhosa, Ndebele and Sesotho traditional costumes.
hairstyle, you can expect to see it all – even a gigantic bust of Nelson Mandela all accompanied by 2 000 ecstatic and energetic performers dressed in traditional regalia. This year’s carnival takes place on Human Rights Day, Saturday 21 March along the 1.2km of the Green Point Fan Walk, and organisers expect more than 50 000 people to turn up. Hundreds of workers are busy behind the scenes. Some of them are students who have volunteered their time to put together the show. Levern Dewee is one of them. “The carnival has become such a part of our lives that I cannot imagine my life without it now,” says Dewee. Brad Baard, creative director of the Carnival, says: “South Africa is known worldwide for its rich texture of cross-culture influences – we’re a country with 11 official languages, after all – so it’s little wonder that this year’s theme, which showcases the nation’s incredibly diverse cultures through music,
Some of the colourful art pieces that will bring the theme to life. PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
song, dance and art, will offer up an almighty pattern of interwoven colour, sound, creativity and captivating energy.” Some of the costumes worn by the lead performers will be a traditional Zulu bridal gown, and cultural Xhosa, Ndebele and Sesotho clothing. Baard explains: “The costumes is an acknowledgment of the longevity of cultural influences.” Angela MacPherson, head of float-building for the Carnival, says this year they have gone bigger and better. “Our aim has always been to create joy and unity through creativity, so our workshop activity is particularly evident of the collaboration needed to bring the floats, costumes and puppets to life,” she says. Professor Rachel Jafta, chair of Cape Town Carnival Trust, says the extravaganza creates a great sense of confidence. “What’s beautiful to see is how this process instils a wonderful sense of confidence, pride and purpose in these young people.
Sandiso Racula and Zoleka Mlombile create headdresses.
They leave here with their eyes wide open and their imaginations alive,” says Jafta. Expect to see something different as well with a 50s inspired dance number aboard a float that represents the pulsating Saturday night Sophiatown beer halls and world-famous black South African singers and musicians. Chante Wildeman, lead performer who will be bringing this float to life alongside Unathi Makhambi, says it is a great honour to celebrate this era through dance. “To bring this music alive again after all these years is amazing,” says Wildeman. “This was to them what house music is to us today,” she says. She added that the celebration shows that “we got our soil in us” and that we are all connected through culture, music and dance. “It’s a tribute to our incredible South African music and the energy of that era, infused with traditional African sound and the influence of visiting American musicians – it’s a float that reflects the energy of creativity responding to challenging times,” says Baard. The show will be closed out with the AfroFuture float which represents a vision of what the city of tomorrow could look like. “What the wonder of AfroFuture typifies – as does this year’s overall theme – is that with our incredible diversity, massive talent and potential, South Africa has everything we need to build an amazing future together,” says Baard. People’s Post is one of the media partners of the event. The Cape Town Carnival is a free-to-view public event however seating packages are available. Visit www.capetowncarnival.com to book or for more information.
Kramer’s new musical returns to the Baxter for short season Those who still regret not catching David Kramer’s new musical Danger in the Dark when it first hit the stage late last year, will be glad to hear that it will return to the Baxter Theatre for a short season. Based on Shakespeare’s Othello, this production is a reworking of the hit musical Poison which Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen wrote in the 90s, originally produced by Renaye Kramer. The reworked version has been met with rave reviews and most recently it received four Fleur du Cap nominations for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical (Elton Landrew), Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical (Rushney Ferguson), Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Musical (Eldon van der Merwe and Tashreeq de Villiers) and Chad Baai was nominated as Most Promising Student. The winners will be announced on Sunday 22 March at The Baxter. Set in the underbelly of the Cape Flats, the story unfolds in 1995, when Pamela, a social worker, meets up with Juanita, a friend from her school days. Soon she realises that Juanita is trapped in an abusive relationship with a drug lord and she is desperate to help her friend escape. Pamela is drawn into dark and dangerous places and situa-
tions, yet she perseveres against all odds, for the safety and survival of her friend. Kramer has assembled a stellar creative team and cast of eight lead performers with a chorus of 14, who play a variety of roles, accompanied by a live band. The ensemble is led by Alexis Petersen (Langarm) as Pamela, Rushney Ferguson (District Six – Kanala!) as Juanita, Loukmaan Adams (Aunty Merle, The Musical) as Michael, Elton Landrew (Kat and the Kings) as Poison, Eldon van der Merwe (Fiela se Kind) as Chicco, Tashreeq de Villiers (Satin to Sequins) as Lucky, Edith Plaatjies (King Kong) as Mrs Joseph and Chad Baai (Spring Awakening) as Shawn. Directed by David Kramer with assistant director Grant van Ster, the acclaimed creative team is made up of Camillo Lombard (musical director), Patrick Curtis (set and lighting designer), David Classen (sound designer), Widaad Albertus (costume designer), Kirsti Cummings (videographer) with choreography by Shaun Oelf and Grant van Ster. Danger in the Dark previews at the Baxter Theatre on Monday 9 March, opens on Tuesday 10 March and runs until 28 March. For discounted block or school bookings, fundraisers and charities, contact Leon van Zyl on 021 680 3972 or email him at leon.vanzyl@uct.ac.za or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or email carmen.kearns@uct.ac. za. Ticket prices range from R120 to R195 and booking is now open. Call 086 111 0005 or book online at www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick n Pay stores. There is an age reDavid Kramer’s new musical, Danger in the Dark, will run at the striction of nobody Baxter Theatre until Saturday 28 March. under 12 years.
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Sevens is Ashley’s livelihood agement of the Blitzbokke since 2012 when he was recruited by former coach Paul Treu, after Sebastian Prim was promoted to high performance manager. “Paul needed someone to take over from Sebastian and due to my coaching and technical analysis experience I seemed like the right fit. So I joined the Blitzboks in September 2012,” Ashley says. He grew up on the KZN South Coast, went to high school in Pietermaritzburg and obtained an honours degree in sport science, masters in human movement science and
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o be part of a great bunch of young men representing a nation with much pride and determination, is the most fulfilling for Ashley Evert, manager of the SA Sevens team. “They are working out their balance in life and sport and are always willing to learn and take advice,” he says. The Wynberg resident is part of the man-
doctorate in human movement science. He relocated to Cape Town after his appointed as performance manager for the team. “The best part of the Sevens is competing and measuring yourself against the best in the world. The saddest part is being away from my family for long periods. I have so little time at home, that I don’t have hobbies but prefer spending as much time with my family. I enjoy golf, but don’t have enough time to play,” he says. For Ashley there is no off-season as he always has work to do. “During the HSBC Se-
ries I am always planning and busy with ‘the next’ tournament. “I enjoy all the cities in which we play because of their uniqueness. I don’t dislike any city, it’s a privilege to be able to catch a small part of each country or city we visit.” This year marks his eighth season with the Blitzboks. Despite his busy schedule, he says: “I want to be the best husband I can be and the best father I can be. “To juggle my family and professional lives, I make every moment count and be present in every moment,” Ashley says. He describes himself briefly as a man of God, reliable, trustworthy, a family man and disciplined.
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Upsets order of the day GOOSAIN ABRAHAMS
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psets were the order of the day in the latest round of Western Province Cricket Association fixtures played last Saturday, 29 February at the Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch. The three top sides vying for promotion in the First Division A section all suffered surprise defeats. Tygerberg continued their improved form, this time accounting for log leaders Green Point in convincing style winning by 34 runs. Tyger’s all-rounder Jancan Adams shone with the bat (43*) and ball. A fine knock by Ottomans captain Tariq Behardien (85) laid the foundation for their 45 run win over second-placed Primrose. Then it was the turn of veteran spinner Sadiek Davids (4/24) to put the skids under the Roses batsmen as they were dismissed for 138 in reply to Otto-
mans 183. On the third upset of the day, United beat Rylands by 18 runs in a low scoring game. The visitors could only muster 143 /8 in their allotted 50 overs. But Rylands could not get going as they lost wickets at regular intervals, with Shaheed Abader (4/26) doing the damage, and they were dismissed for 125. All the above results have opened the way Milnerton to enter the race for promotion following their easy 73 run win over Edgemead. In the Premier Division, Bellville upset the more fancied Durbanville side in their derby fixture winning by 60 runs, while Rondebosch remains in the hunt for league honours with a surprisingly easy eight wicket win over UWC. Cape Town was another side that romped to victory, beating Brackenfell by 10 wickets thanks to a fine unbeaten halfcentury (54*) by long-serving
opener Willie Hantam. Premier league: Bellville beat Durbanville by 60 runs. Bellville 228/8 (Marcus Fourie 67, Justin Dill 36, Aaron Smith 29; Nathan Swartz 3/60, Edward Schutte 2/32) Durbanville 168 (Nathan Swartz 37, Hayes van den Berg 34, Jaco Castle 22; Mpilo Njoloza 3/30, Justin Dill 2/29). Cape Town beat Brackenfell by 10 wickets. Brackenfell 96 (Michael Loubser 27, Christiaan Mocke 25; Bradley Petersen 4/13, Matthew Olsen 3/30). Cape Town 98/0 (William Hantam 54*, James Crowson 43*). Claremont beat Strandfontein by 88 runs Claremont 268/5 (Matthew de Villiers 103*, Brian Edwards 87; Tommy Jansen 2/52) Strandfontein 180 (Shaun Jacobs 48, Justin Gilliland 38, Egan van Aswegen 30; Josh Breed 3/48, Gavin Dickenson 2/28, Darren Stevens 2/38).
Siyabulela Plaatjie of Western Province Cricket Club during their Western Province Cricket Association Premier League 50 Overs match against UCT at Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch on Saturday 29 February. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES