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RUNAWAY SUCCESS: Despite a howling Cape Doctor making an unwelcome appearance, thousands took to Cape Town city centre’s streets for the 37th edition of the Community Chest Twilight Run on Tuesday 3 December. Of the over 5 000 entrants, around 3 800 braved the wind to make the 2019 Twilight Run a great success. The overwhelming support from Capetonians and visitors alike for the gender-based violence theme enabled Community Chest to present cheques to two beneficiaries: The Justice Desk, represented by executive director Jessica Dewhurst, and The Social Makeover, represented by founder Farhana Parker. An additional special Siyakubona Award went to the Women Lead Movement, accepted by founder Melene Rossouw.
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he South African Post Office says it is considering the possibility of converting the Clareinch post office in Claremont into a wellness centre. The post office located on the corner of Lansdowne Road and 2nd Avenue became a crime scene on Saturday 24 August when post office worker Luyanda Botha (42) raped and murdered University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana (19) after hours. News24 reported that Uyinene’s mother,
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Nomangwane, shared the family’s longterm goal to convert the post office “from a place of trauma to a place of healing” at the launch of the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, on Friday 29 November. Speaking to EWN, Nomangwane said it envisaged that the wellness facility would provide holistic support to survivors of gender-based violence and for it to not be associated with the brutal murder. Emma Tshatsinde, spokesperson for SA Post Office has told People’s Post that the
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minister of communications and digital technology, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is planning to visit the Mrwetyana family. More details should be available after the visit. But for now, the Clareinch post office remains open. The post office was closed a day before Botha’s arrest (30 August) and again reopened on 27 September. He was found guilty and handed three life sentences at the Western Cape High Court on Friday 15 November. He will only be eligi-
ble for parole in 25 years. Tshatsinde says operations are back to normal at the post office after interventions to help employees through the trauma, including professional counselling and a cleansing ceremony. “The security measures at SA Post Office branches are being progressively upgraded to include electronic security and surveillance equipment and the level of physical guarding has been increased. This applies to all branches countrywide,” Tshatsinde says.
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iving the gift of unconditional love may seem like a wonderful idea but often the novelty of a puppy or kitten can wear off when the responsibility of pet ownership becomes a reality, says the SPCA Cape of Good Hope. During the festive season, children are often gifted with new pets – birds, puppies, fish, rabbits and kittens – by their parents. While the child’s happiness is paramount at the time, all the responsibility that comes with the gift of a pet should be seriously considered first. Belinda Abrahams, communications manager at the SPCA, explains that January is the month in which the highest number of unwanted pets are surrendered to the SPCA. “In January 2018 and 2019 we saw respectively 1 344 and 1 075 unwanted animals come through our doors; and while the reduction in numbers is encouraging from one year to the next, the numbers are still gravely concerning.” The situation is the same – if not worse
– for exotic animals. Steve Meighan, a Glencairn-based snake conservationist, says it is not uncommon for him to be called to rescue snakes that have been cared for by someone who has not researched the correct diet and habitats of their new pets. “Each animal has needs and those needs are life-long – not only for Christmas. Some reptiles live 15 years or more, so it’s a long-term commitment.” He recommends that proper research be carried out before taking the big step. He also says speaking to experienced pet-owners is a good measure to gauge what you’re in for when taking on ownership of a pet. “If you rush off to buy a reptile without knowledge of what it needs, it will not eat and it will die,” he adds. Abrahams says the following must be considered before acquiring or gifting an animal: . Can you or the potential owner afford to own a particular animal? This consideration must extend to not only food but also annual vaccination costs, parasite control and unexpected veterinary expenses. . Does the recipient want a pet and the
responsibility associated with pet ownership? Gifting a pet into these circumstances would result in some serious welfare concerns, and a well-intended “gift” may well face a life of misery and neglect. . Does the potential owner have sufficient space for the animal to live a life where they can express their normal behaviour? . Will adequate shelter be provided? Will the pet be allowed to be part of the family? . Does the potential owner have the time and energy that must be invested in pet ownership to ensure that pets remain stimulated? This is so that they do not develop behavioural problems that will likely end in an animal being given to a shelter. Most importantly, Abrahams says, pet ownership is a big responsibility. “Animals have little choice as to where they find themselves and it is the owners’ responsibility and duty to ensure that they do not take on animals that they cannot care for effectively and responsibly. “We strongly oppose giving animals as gifts for all the reasons above.” V For advice on pet-ownership, contact the SPCA on 021 700 4140.
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A cat that was rescued in Hillview by Tears Animal Rescue is an example of what can happen to an abandoned animal. The cat had an advanced case of skin cancer and it was not certain that it would recover. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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BEATING THE ODDS The Western Cape Women’s Shelter Movement (WCWSM), comprising 17 shelters, held a peaceful demonstration on Wednesday 27 November, as part of its 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign. The annual “The Only Thing you Beat is a Drum” event was held on the corner of Wale and Adderley streets in town. Vula Youth Development led the drumming session. Members of the public, with or without djembes or drums, joined in from 12:00 to 14:00. PHOTO: BRETT FISH
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he Diocesan Standing Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town expressed its sadness at the news of Pat Ellis’s death in a Facebook message posted on Sunday 8 December. The body of the 76-year-old woman was found in her home at Station Road in Rondebosch on Thursday 5 December. Ellis was a long-time and actively involved member of the cathedral community. “As much as we recognise the tragic and
awful nature of her passing, we wish to affirm and celebrate Pat’s life as that of one that was intentional and well-lived; always to the honour and glory of God,” the Facebook message read. The police has confirmed that a case of murder, house robbery and theft of a motor vehicle has been opened for investigation after an incident occurred at the residence at about 03:35. An alarm activation drew a security com-
pany to the premises, but staff could not gain access to the enclosed property. The main key holder was contacted and asked to come out to the house. Soon after the key holder’s arrival, the police was called to the scene. “The members attended the scene and upon their arrival they found the body of a 76year-old female in her bedroom,” says Siyabulela Malo of the police’s Western Cape media centre. It is alleged the house was ransacked and
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The gold youth peer education model develops and mentors youth between the ages of 18 and 26 as facilitator interns to train and mentor teenage peer educators in Grades 9 to 12.
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he gold Youth Development Agency, for gold Youth Development South Africa, was recently named a winner in the MTN Awards for Social Change. The non-profit organisation (NPO), with offices located at 22 Station Road in Rondebosch, won the Medium NPO category (with an annual income greater than R2 million, but less than R10 million). The NPO received R300 000 prize money. MTN Foundation, in partnership with CSI and sustainability consultancy, Trialogue, launched the MTN Awards for Social Change this year, to encourage and reward good monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practice in the non-profit sector. Altogether 70 NPOs entered the awards. Entries were shortlisted by Trialogue and 20 organisations were put forward for final selection by a panel of independent judges. A total of R1 million in prize money was awarded to the winning NPOs in each of the three categories, as well as a fourth bonus award winner. “We wanted to reach out to all non-profit organisations, not just those currently benefiting directly from MTN’s existing ICT in education or youth empowerment pro-
grammes,” said Kusile Mtunzi-Hairwadzi, general manager of the MTN Foundation. The gold youth peer education model was established in 2004. The gold solution creates employment for youth between the ages of 18 and 26, who are developed and mentored as facilitator interns to in turn train and mentor teenage peer educators in Grade 9 to 12. Through these four-year relationships, peer educators are taught to model positive decision-making, healthy lifestyles, strengthen their academic work and maximise their impact on peers and communities. The NPO’s model of youth peer education is currently being carried out in four African countries. In South Africa, the gold Model is implemented in 21 schools in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Schools, where the gold Model is being implemented in the Western Cape, include Noorder Paarl, Klein Nederburg, Paulus Joubert in Paarl; Parkdene, Imizamo Yethu and Thembalethu in George; and Bloekombos High School, Masibambane High School and Hector Pietersen High School in Kraaifontein. The NPO also supplies Peer2Peer resources and peer education training of Western
Cape government youth interns in 160 schools. Nathalie Tedder, head of gold business development, says the NPO employs a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system. Implementation is assessed annually as part of quality assurance services. A monitoring and evaluation system with tools and processes allow for monthly and quarterly reporting and evaluation against agreed indicators and targets. Annual quantitative research (academic performance assessments); annual qualitative research (surveys, focus groups and interviews) and external evaluations by independent organisations and funders are done to measure the NPO’s effectiveness. Tedder says gold-youth believes that behaviour change and character development takes years. Therefore a long-term and holistic framework is critical for peer education methodology to work. “The role-modelling and futures-oriented education approach is used as the basis of a progression of behaviour change. We have measurably reached 71 000 people in total across all our gold model sites as at 2018, and have achieved small scale policy changes in our areas of operation. In terms of outputs, 766 facilitator internships have been created, 16 881 gold peer educators have been trained and mentored, 53 454 peers and children measurably reached by gold peer educators and 842 job placements have been facilitated since 2015.” However, Ridder says the ultimate sustainability of the programme will be measured by the long-term social and economic contribution of the youth who have graduated after their three-year skills training programme. Ridder says a strong M&E system is critical to ensure effective intervention. “Our internal annual outcome evaluation findings have been used at two levels: the first being to refine our data collection tools and make them more user-friendly and adapted to the context. Secondly, we have used the findings to make adjustments to our programme elements, to ensure that we are indeed serving our communities in the most effective way possible.” She says the prize money will contribute towards the costs of the central agency, which allows gold to share the replicable gold model and its Peer2Peer offering with community-based organisations and the government. “The team at gold is honoured, and thankful for the recognition of all the hard work we put into having a strong M&E system and processes. We are hopeful that the award will encourage potential donors to invest in gold Youth Development Agency, knowing that our processes are sound.”
PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 10 December 2019
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almboom Road Park in Newlands will soon be even more kid-friendly. A “bed” of wood chips will be laid around the wooden climbing equipment. This will not only make the play area neat, it will also help prevent or reduce scraped knees or toes, should children fall while playing. Ian Iversen, councillor for ward 59, says the area around the climbing equipment is looking rundown.
“The parks in our ward cater for far more than the parents and kids who live in the area. People come from far and wide and they are always most welcome,” says Iversen. He says he hopes the surrounding barrier will be in place by the end of January 2020.
A bed of wood chips will soon be placed around the climbing equipment at Palmboom Road Park.
NEWS 5 Security hamper drive The Rondebosch Community Improvement District (RCID) is appealing for help in putting together 27 hampers in support of all of the armed response officers and RCID hub controllers who patrol the streets throughout the year. Shirley Aldum of RCID says the goodwill that this initiative generates is considerable. “These men and women are very important to us – please consider supporting them by either making a cash donation at the RCID office, paying directly into the
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o hay fever sufferers spread across the Cape: you are not imagining it – the pollen levels are higher than usual. According to associate professor Jonny Peter, head of the division of allergology and immunology at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Lung Institute, this has been a bumper year for tree pollen in Cape Town. Based on the data collected since the start of the division’s pollen-monitoring campaign, tree pollen reached the highest level in seven years in Cape Town this September. Peter adds that this comes on the back of the Mother City’s devastating drought in 2018, where grass and tree pollen were peaking at their highest levels in 10 years. With pollen levels expected to increase exponentially in the country over the next two decades, the need for a formal nationwide monitoring process is necessary, says Peter. A multidisciplinary project, called The Real Pollen Count, is currently being led by the division. The project is examining the fluctuating pollen levels in South Africa and the subsequent effects on the human body. It is anticipated that the findings of the project will fundamentally change the allergy treatment process and the way healthcare professionals respond to common allergies like asthma, hay fever and eczema. In partnership with academics at several leading universities in the country, The Real Pollen Count continues to make significant strides when it comes to examining and responding to pollen levels to better manage conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma and
eczema by obtaining accurate data on the main pollen triggers and when they occur. The pollen-monitoring campaign has been in place in the Western Cape for 20 years. Other provinces have not been so lucky with Gauteng having not been monitored since the 1990s, while cities like Port Elizabeth and Kimberley had not had formal pollen monitoring campaigns in place at all. Thanks to the campaign, there are now pollen-monitoring devices in seven South African cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Peter explains that scientists monitor pollen levels every week using a spore trap. Thereafter, removing the strip and analysing its contents under a microscope to identify each pollen grain is what is most complex and requires the eyes of trained, expert aerobiologists. Using a mathematical equation, scientists then calculate the amount of pollen in the air each day to provide the daily counts. This, he explains, needs to be done for each of the seven spore traps nationwide and requires a team at each university. To ensure the data is easily understandable for the layman, scientists use the traffic light system to communicate weekly pollen results on the Real Pollen Count website. Red indicates pollen levels are very high in a specific region and potentially dangerous to pollen allergy sufferers, especially asthmatics. Orange indicates that pollen levels are high, and allergy sufferers should keep
outdoor activities to a minimum and use medication to minimise effects. Yellow and green indicate moderate to low levels of pollen. “This year, the temperatures rose quite quickly in the early weeks of September, and that probably led to the very high and rapid
flowering of certain tree species,” he adds. Scientists suspect that climate change has a big role to play in the increase in pollen levels in Cape Town specifically. But the team needs to survey data over an extended period to verify this theory and draw accurate conclusions.
Associate Professor Jonny Peter with fellow researcher Dr Dilys Berman at the spore trap in Cape Town.
Diabetes: Take care of yourself and don’t become a statistic Diabetes is an ongoing epidemic that continues to plague the lives of ordinary Capetonians and which is already causing more deaths than HIV and tuberculosis (TB). “Deaths are still on the rise. The number of newly affected are increasing and those that are affected are getting younger and younger. This new epidemic – diseases of lifestyle – is caused by a number of factors, including unhealthy diets, obesity and lack of sufficient exercise,” says Dr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health. Diabetes is one of the major diseases of lifestyle and is currently the number one natural cause of death in the Western Cape. “About 10% of our adult population currently have diabetes and this will increase to 20% by 2040. It is estimated that, in 20 years, one in five people will have diabetes,” says Badroodien. “The very worrying statistic is that the younger generation is being increasingly affected. Type 2 diabetes which accounts for around 90% of diabetes can be largely prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.” Badroodien says that the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution in 2006 to designate 14 November as World Diabetes Day. The occasion is aimed to raise awareness of diabetes, its prevention and complications, and the care that people with the condition need. “The theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day and Diabetes month is the ‘Family and Diabetes’. The aim is to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and the support network of those affected,” says Badroodien. “It also aims to promote the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and
education of diabetes. If you live with diabetes, it doesn’t only impact you, it impacts your family as well. It’s crucial that families act together to tackle this epidemic.” One in two people with diabetes don’t know they have it, and most have Type 2 diabetes. Left untreated or poorly managed, it can lead to life-changing complications like blindness, amputations, kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes. “Diabetes was responsible for four million deaths in 2017 globally. Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs as well as their risk for Type 2 diabetes.” Symptoms to look out for include: frequent urination, increased thirst, always feeling
hungry, feeling very tired, blurry vision, slow healing of cuts and wounds and tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet “There are numerous resources available online and at your nearest primary healthcare facility. Education on diabetes prevention and treatment as well as routine screening and risk assessment services are available at all City clinics,” he says. “Our community services and health directorate also rolled out the Live Well Challenge a year ago to raise awareness about what constitutes healthy eating, and to provide access to regular exercise opportunities at our community facilities.” The programme has been piloted at eight
clinics across the metropole and residents can enquire from their closest facility where they can join the challenge, which has also become an integral part of the City’s health promotions calendar and outreach programme. Residents can also consult their local community centre to find out what fitness programmes are on offer by the City’s recreation and parks departments. “We strongly advise you to use all these available resources in order to diagnose and treat you and your family (young or old) early in order to prevent all the serious complications which could result in long-term disability, poor quality of life and even death,” says Badroodien.
The diabetes awareness event hosted by the City of Cape Town last year.
Hospital reports an increase in child gunshot injuries With 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children being observed, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has revealed that 635 incidents involving violence against children have been treated between January and October this year. Neglect (149), physical abuse (175) and sexual abuse (92) represent 66% of all cases. Statistics of this year’s cases reveal that there is an association between the high number of patients admitted to the hospital, and domestic violence and alcohol/drug
abuse by negligent carers. There is no gender bias in the statistics with an even distribution. Of greatest concern to the hospital management is the increasing trend of child gunshot injury victims who are being caught in cross-fire incidents. Dr Anita Parbhoo, medical manager at the hospital, explains: “Health resources are being redirected to provide high value care for these young victims which places a burden on our other services. It is terribly saddening and emotional and the entire hospital community is rocked by these cases. We call
on the public to reach out and support children in need of care and protection.” Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, provincial minister of health, echoes the hospital’s message by calling on the whole community to take responsibility for their children, and the nation’s future. “I would also like to appeal to doctors, nurses, teachers, friends, family and community members to have a heart, to have the courage to look, listen and to reach out and support children in need of care and protection,” she said.
Any person can report suspected child abuse or neglect if they believe, on reasonable grounds, that a child is in need of care and protection. Report these cases to a dedicated child protection organisation (for example, ChildLine), the provincial department of social development, or to the police. V RCWMCH, through the Children’s Hospital Trust, is expanding its emergency centre, which is the reception point for most of these cases. Almost half of the R122 million funding target has been reached. Visit www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za to find out how you can help.
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n Wednesday 4 September, the body of a man was found in Wetton Road, Wynberg. As is usually the case when people are homeless and there is no medical history available, his body was sent to Salt River mortuary. His sister, who asked not to be named, said on Sunday 29 September she received a call from a friend, informing her that her brother had died. In search of his body, she went to the Wynberg informal settlement where her brother had lived for the past 25 years. “I tried to speak to some of the people there, but they were having a tipsy-turvy Sunday and I couldn’t get anything out of them.” On Tuesday 1 October, she went to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Wynberg police station. She says: “Walking in there at 7:00 in the morning, I was scared. Often you hear negative stories about the police as to the lack of assistance, nonchalant treatment and arrogant attitude.” She says what happened next took her by complete surprise. “I was immediately taken to Capt Andre Wolhuter’s office. He had a file on my brother on his desk.” Capt Wolhuter instructed her to obtain an unabridged birth certificate for her brother from Home Affairs. The paperwork was needed to put a priority on having her brother’s fingerprints checked to identify the body. Cpt Wolhuter right away assigned Cst Nathaniel Da Silva to assist her through the process, starting with going with her to the mortuary the next day (Wednesday 2 October) to identify her brother. Once the results on the fingerprints came back, confirming her brother’s identity, the body was cleared for release. Cst Da Silva went with her to the morgue and stayed for the clearance process.
She says no words can express the gratitude the family feels for the help they received from the CID. “From the first day I stepped into Capt Wolhuter’s office, I was treated with professionalism and respect. And the same goes for Cst Da Silva and Sgt Colin Naude.” Her brother’s remains was cremated on 23 October and a memorial service was held on Saturday 9 November. She says it was then, with all of the family and friends gathered, that the emotion came. Her brother was two months away from his 59th birthday when he died of natural causes. “Lying in the mortuary for a month labelled as ‘unknown’ was traumatising for the family. Unfortunately, he made the choice to live that dark life.” She says until his early twenties her brother had a good life. He was married, had two children and was a qualified tradesman. But then he got involved with the wrong crowd and started using drugs. “Things just spiralled. It reached a point that nobody in the family wanted him to live with them anymore because things just kept on disappearing.” Within a few years, he was living on the street. According to Wayne Mitten, the facility manager at Salt River mortuary, they receive quite a lot of unidentified bodies a year. He says people would be surprised at how many South Africans do not have a valid ID document. He says the burden then falls on the police or families to prove the deceased’s identity before the body can be released for burial. According to health and safety regulations, the mortuary should only keep a body for 30 days. But Mitten says the process of identifying a body usually takes much longer. Only
once the police have pursued all avenues – fingerprinting, DNA testing, facial reconstruction – will they supply the mortuary with a letter, allowing it to give the unidentified person a pauper’s burial. Ian Veary, a social worker from The Hope Exchange – an NGO assisting the homeless – says conditions on the street are harsh. People are vulnerable to the cold weather and food is limited. If they get injured or ill, they may not be able to access basic services, become immobile and eventually succumb to infection. “I’ve had to pick up two ladies whose physical health had deteriorated to such an extent that they died a week after being hospitalised. What makes it more difficult is when there’s no identification on the person. It becomes very difficult to trace the family.” Veary says social workers in the city work hard to try and restore family connections. He says it is a long journey to recovery from addiction and often there are relapses along the way. Many families go for years, trying to help, before “giving up”. “I have seen so many families struggling to find a balanced approach but eventually they have to accept that they are not able to solve the problem.” He says, however, that families don’t have to do it on their own. His advice to families is to not provide money to the individual but to refer the person needing assistance to an organisation and then to support the organisation. “There are many community resources and churches in different areas that can try to assist. There’s no one solution for change but rather a set of puzzle pieces that need to be put in place.” V For more information, call The Help Exchange on 021 461 5508, email info@thehopeexchange.org or visit thehopeexchange.org.
Final fines roadshow The popular traffic fines roadshow which is run by the City of Cape Town’s legal services department together with the City’s traffic service will return to the Cape Town Civic Centre for the final run this year. The roadshow opened yesterday (Monday 9 December) and will continue until Friday 13 December between 08:00 to 14:00. A team consisting of administrative staff, prosecutors and traffic officers will be on the concourse level of the civic centre to assist motorists with their fines and/or warrants of arrest. The public will also have an opportunity to make enquiries about outstanding fines and to settle outstanding fines and warrants. Prosecutors will be on standby to consider their representations and cashiers available to take payments in the settlement of fines. “The purpose of the roadshow is to provide a convenient one-stop shop to the public to sort out their outstanding fines once and for all. “I encourage motorists to take full advantage of the opportunity to clear their record, especially ahead of the upcoming holiday season when they find themselves on the road more frequently. “We believe these roadshows also provide an opportunity for open communication between the public and officials from the City’s traffic services and legal services,” says Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle. Motorists are reminded to take along their identity documents and a copy of the fines and/or warrant for which they would like to make representations. It is important to note that there will be no blanket reduction. Each representation made will be considered on its own merits by prosecutors.
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he festive season is in full swing at the Baxter with three shows to choose from as the year-end celebrations kick in. Nik Rabinowitz is now on in the concert hall until 14 December with his latest comedy Late Bloomer, the much anticipated Marc Lottering’s Aunty Merle It’s a Girl! has opened with a bang, and fresh from the veld is Ben Voss in Benny Bushwhacker: Human Nature. Nik ruminates over his recent DNA test results and a host of other pressing issues in his stand-up show, directed by Rob van Vuuren, as he tries to figure out who he is, where he came from, where he’s going to and how he ended up here. Late Bloomer runs Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm and ends on 14 December. Since its recent opening, Aunty Merle It’s a Girl! has been playing to packed houses and standing ovations. Marc once again teams up with director Lara Foot and a cast of 13, plus a live band of seven musicians, who sing and dance their way through the goings-on between Belgravia Road, Athlone and Bantry Bay. If you loved the first production of Aunty Merle, The Musical, this sequel brings even more drama and surprises. The cast includes Royston Stoffels, Jennifer Steyn, Nicky Rebelo, Carmen Maarman, Zoleka Helesi, Rushney Ferguson, Julian Place, Sizwesandile Mnisi, Anzio September, Tashreeq de Villiers and Crystal Finck. The show runs until Saturday 1 February at 19:30 from Tuesdays to Saturdays, with matinees on Saturday at 15:00 and Sunday 22 December at 15:00. There will be no performances on 24 and 25 December and 1 January. Benny Bushwhacker: Human Nature is written by John van de Ruit (Spud) and stars Ben Voss, directed by Janice Honeyman. It runs from today, Tuesday 10 December to Saturday 18 January in the Golden Arrow Studio at 20:15 nightly with Saturday matinees at 16:00. The comedy highlights the importance of nature conservation. It opened at the 2019 National Arts Festival Makhanda (Grahamstown) where Ben won two Standard Bank Ovation Awards and has continued receiving rave reviews and full houses.
The usually sold-out New Year’s Eve Bash will once again see some of the artists lead the countdown on Tuesday 31 December to get the revelry started as the fun continues in the foyer after the performances. Aunty Merle It’s a Girl! and Benny Bushwhacker: Human Nature will both start later, on the night. Ticket prices will include entrance to the party. Early booking for these shows and the New Year’s Eve celebrations are advised. V Book at Webtickets on 086 111 0005, online at www.webtickets.co.za or from selected Pick n Pay stores.
Ben Voss in Benny Bushwhacker: Human Nature at Baxter Golden Arrow Studio. PHOTO: VAL ADAMSON
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t wouldn’t be the festive season in Cape Town without Carols at Kirstenbosch, the City’s much-loved carols event, and this year, it is taking place from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December. Grab a picnic blanket, round up your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful evening. Proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored by Pick n Pay, the event will usher in the festive season with your favourite singalongs, delicious food and the beautiful sight of thousands of glowsticks lighting up the evening sky. As always, Pick n Pay is offering to make your entire experience as hassle-free and as enjoyable as possible, so pre-order a perfect picnic for two, comprising a scrumptuous selection which will be ready when you arrive at the event. There’s also a special picnic for the little ones. The Pick n Pay food truck will be on site again this year, serving up mouth-watering options such as burgers, festive gammon rolls, and a tasty mushroom and brie burger with cranberry sauce as a veggie opti-
on. In addition, there will be two coffee stations serving a selection of coffees and hot beverages; and a snack selection, including hot dogs, mince pies, cupcakes, crisps, chocolates and biltong. Note that wine will not be on sale at the event, but visitors are welcome to bring their own. Carols will be led by Cape Town Concert Brass and the Cape Town Male Voice Choir. Your support of this event enables Rotary International to assist communities across the Western Cape. Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and at all Pick n Pay stores nationwide. Thursday: adults R110, scholars R85, children R25; and Friday to Sunday: adults R125, scholars R90, children R30. Prices include a glowstick and a song sheet. Gates open at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive early to secure your place and get comfortable. Carols starts at approximately 19:45 and are finished by 21:30 at the very latest. Pre-order your picnic basket from Webtickets at www.webtickets.co.za.
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Abba tribute in Cape Town Expect to be transported back in time as The Abba Show heads to the Grand Arena at GrandWest in January. Presented by Showtime Australia, expect an epic singalong during the tribute show on Saturday 18 January for one night only. As one of Showtime Australia’s most enduring and successful shows, with devoted and ostentatious fans all over the world, tickets are already selling well and producers are expecting a huge, lively crowd to turn up and set the dance floor alight. Brits Hannah Pocock as Agnetha and Jenna Ball as Frida are set to dazzle audiences while Johannesburg’s André Behnke and Australian Zac Coombs will take on the roles of Bjorn and Benny. Featuring classic songs such as “Waterloo”, “SOS”, “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, “Money”, “Knowing Me Knowing You” and many more, The Abba Show promises to be the must-see event of the new year for Abba lovers. V Tickets cost between R180 and R380 and are avaiable through Computicket.
New blockbusters this month December will see the release of Jumanji: the next level and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. In the Jumanji sequel, the group are back but the game has changed. As they return to game land Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game. The movie will release at Ster-Kinekor
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Falcons stay in the hunt NOORE NACERODIEN Falcons Softball Club stayed in close contention behind frontrunners Lavender Hill with a hard-fought 9-5 victory over Kenfac Phillies in their Cape Town Softball Association’s Super League game played at the Turfhall Softball Stadium in Athlone on Saturday 7 December. The Falcons batters amassed 13 hits off Ester van den Heever with Samantha Jones (3/4) and Amy Minnies (3/4) leading the offensive attack. In addition to the 13 hits, Falcons left six runners stranded on base. Young prodigy Amy Minnies continues to improve among her senior compatriots, giving up only seven scattered singles on the pitching plate for Falcons. A welcome return to the game was Natalie Abrahams for Westridge Yankees. She faced 27 batters – six more than the minimum – giving up a mere single hit to Tantasport’s Justine Stewart. Rhonda Minnies was not going to be outdone by the younger players and led the Yankees offence with a 2/3 batting performance. Roxanne Albertyn gave up six hits on the pitching rubber for Tantasport. The first half of the season comes to an end on Friday 13 December with a Vintage Series Softball Extravaganza at
Turfhall Softball Stadium starting at 19:00. The series will see the stars of yesteryear in action. Results Super League Tantasport 1, Westridge Yankees 4; Heideveld Yankees 0, Lavender Hill 15; Falcons 9, Kenfac Phillies 5 Major League Falcons 1, Lavender Hill 0; Westridge Yankees 10, Kuils River Cougars 1; Table View Tornados 6, Belhar Dolphins 7 First League Battswood 14, Panthers 4; Lavender Hill 7, Crusaders 0; Blackheath 7, St Martins 0; Glenthorn A’s 7, Khayelitsha Eagles 9 Second League Devonshire Rovers 13, Kenfac Phillies 0; Battswood 9, Falcons 15; Tantasport 17, Table View Tornados 16 Third League Khayelitsha Superstars 12, Normies 5; Table View Tornados 8, Heideveld Yankees 12; Stealers 11, Blackheath 5; Strandfontein Mets 5, Westridge Yankees 14; Thistles 0, St Augustines 7
Bettina Phillips of Falcons stops Kenfac Phillies player Jenna Moses in her tracks with a tag on third base during a Super League game played at Turfhall on Saturday 7 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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wo home runs by Dayle Feldtman helped Bothasig Knights maintain their unbeaten run with a 10-6 victory over second-placed Bellville Tygers in their Cape Town Baseball Federation fixture played at the PP Smit Sports field on Saturday 7 December. Feldtman batted 3/4 including the two home runs, combined with Jared Elario’s 11 strikeouts set up the victory for Bothasig. Feldtman first homered in the third inning and then again in the ninth inning. Teammate Justin Lazarus also homered in the third inning. For Tygers, Jonathan Phillips also homered in the third inning and Wesley Greeff in the sixth inning. Benjamin Smith (3/5) and Darren Boltman (3/4) were Bothasig’s other top hitters. Jonathan Phillips (3/4), Wesley Greeff (2/4) and Haydn Matthee (2/5) did well for Tygers. Elario pitched six innings, giving up seven hits and walking two.
He was replaced by former VOB Macaw player Kieran Moore. Moore pitched three innings, giving up two hits, one walk and striking out two hitters. Tygers started with usually reliable Kevin Townend who gave up six hits and six walks in his 4.2 innings pitched. Anthony Phillips pitched 3.1 innings with Jonathan Phillips pitching for the last out. The win gives Bothasig a fourpoint lead at the top of the log. At the Rooikrans Sports field in Grassy Park, home team Grassy Park Crusaders squandered a 4-0 lead to lose 7-4 to VOB Macaws on Saturday. Crusaders made six errors compared to the three from VOB. Crusaders also recorded four double plays compared to the two of VOB. Derick Baylis (4/6), Lance Gordon (2/5) and Josh Rich (2/5) came out top for VOB with Liam Samuels (2/4), Sergill Thompson (2/4) and Fabian Matthee (2/4) hitting well for Crusaders. Both teams utilised three pitchers.
In other Major League results, the home teams took the points. Athlone A’s beat Van der Stel 9-3 and Maitland Giants had the better of Durbanville Villains 13-2 in a match mixed with controversy and emotions. In the Promotion League, Helderberg Pirates beat Thistle 10-2 in a close game at Radloff Park in Somerset West. Seven runs from five hits, one error, a walk and a hit by pitch swung the game in Pirates’ favour after they held a slender 3-2 lead. Kieran Clackett and Darryn Chalmers shared the pitching duties for Pirates. Revan Plaatjies, Gavin Jefferies and Keagan Watson did duty for Thistle. In other Promotion League results, Lansdowne Eagles beat Silvertree Titans 14-4 and Westridge Yankees beat Battswood 21-5. The upcoming weekend sees teams playing on Saturday 14 December and Monday 16 December, which is a public holiday. Thereafter the teams take a short festive break.
Youth T20 tournament kicks off Awqaf SA, in association with Primrose Cricket Club, will host the fourth annual T20 Youth Cricket Tournament from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December. A record 68 teams from the u.11 to u.17 age categories, girls’ teams as well as 150 mini-cricketers, will take to the field in what has become the largest T20 youth tournament of its kind in South Africa. This year’s event is of added significance as it will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death in detention of Imam Abdullah Haron at the hands of the apartheid regime. “Imam Haron was not only a religious leader and political activist who gave his life in advocating social justice, but he was also an avid
sportsman who played a significant role in non-racial sport,” Awqaf deputy CEO and tournament convenor, Mickaeel Collier, explained. The T20 Youth Cricket Tournament started from humble beginnings in 2016 and is hosted in association with Primrose Cricket Club. It is held under the patronage of Cricket South Africa vice-president, Beresford Williams, and Western Province Cricket Association CEO, Nabeal Dien. Collier said the tournament is aimed at giving equal opportunity to our youth, irrespective of their economic and social backgrounds. “In today’s day and age so much participation in sporting events is reserved for only those who have the funds. Our tourna-
ment is a family-friendly event that aims to embody all the positive values of post-apartheid South Africa … we have deliberately chosen to remain at grassroots grounds. “The four-day tournament aims to promote social cohesion and is designed to give the young players a sense of cricket heritage that instills within them the values of social justice via sport,” he said. Collier called on the community to come out and support the young cricketers who will play at the Primrose Cricket Club grounds in Loch Road, Kenilworth and neighbouring fields in Chukker Road in Kenwyn and Rylands. V Visit Facebook and Instagram pages @T20YouthCricket or www.awqafsa.org.za.
RANGERS PIP SANTOS IN LANSDOWNE: Zandre Hendricks, the goalkeeper of FN Rangers, fends off the attentions by Santos’s Eldrich Brandt during a Safa Cape Town second division league match played in Lansdowne on Saturday 7 December. Rangers won the game 1-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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vendale was beaten by three wickets against Pinelands Cricket Club in their Western Province Cricket Association first division B game on Saturday 7 December. Avendale, who batted first, were dismissed for only 125. In reply, Pinelands lost wickets at regular intervals, but opener Mubashir Vallie (60) stood firm and saw his team home with seven wickets down. Mitchell’s Plain recorded a comfortable 42-run win over Heideveld, who were dismissed for 114. At Green Point Track, hosts United scored a much-needed win over Edgemead with a three-wicket win. Results: Premier league: Strandfontein v Rondebosch Strandfontein 155 (Ashley Thomas 31, Chad Josephs 25, Saliegh Jaffar 23; Jason Fourie 4/30, Alistair Gray 3/25) Rondebosch 156/8 (Travis Norris 42, Tayo Walbyrgh 31; Rostill Wessels 5/32) Rondebosch won by 2 wickets Durbanville v WPCC Durbanville 282/6 (Hayes van der Berg 66, Jean Marais 65, Andre Malan 64*, Pieter Malan 40; Ryan Klein 2/26) WPCC 271/7 (Jarryd Walsh 87, Gabriel Gad 77, Ridaa Isaacs 38; Taswin Lukas 3/52) Durbanville won by 11 runs Victoria v Brackenfell Victoria 222/6 (Isaac Dikgale 62*, Robert van der Ross 51, Marco Wyngaard 36; Johan Loubser 2/34, Brandon Viret 2/50) Brackenfell 223/3 (Michael Loubser 44, Chris Dent 39) Brackenfell won by 7 wickets Claremont v Langa Claremont 271/4 (D Smith 133, Mark Hendricks 41, Keenan Bowers 34) Langa 127 (Raees Mohamed 30, Mangaliso Mtya 25; Mark Hendricks 2/6, James Mackintosh 2/21, Marvin Williams 2/23) Claremont won by 144 runs First division A: United v Edgemead Edgemead 165 (Bradley Johnson 43, Dylan Verryenne 31; Shaheed Abader 3/23, Kieron Kenny 2/27, Fagri Abrahams 2/29) United 165/7 (Kieron Kenny 60*, Shaheen Khan 29; Duane Abel 2/27) United won by 3 wickets Primrose v Rylands Primrose 123 (Raees Carr 56; Faheem Bed-
ford 2/12, Munowar Samsodien 2/13, Ridwaan Williams 2/26) Rylands 124/7 (Bradley Moses 51, Rushdie Jappie 38; Magmoed Petersen 3/20, Suhail Fortuin 2/20) Rylands won by 3 wickets Green Point v Milnerton Green Point 243 (Muneer Alexander 64, Wesley Baressi 68, Josh Savage 32; Luke Petersen 4/34) Milnerton 232/9 (Matthew Kleinveldt 120, Max Waller 37) Green Point won by 11 runs Ottoman v Gugulethu Ottoman 219/6 (Tariq Behardien 79, Muneeer Holmes 50, Muzamiel Sheikh 37; Mncedisa Tylio 2/32) Gugulethu 152 (Mncedisa Tylio 38, Thembani Ngcizela 25; Nadir Samaai 4/22, Sadiek Davids 3/37) Ottoman won by 67 runs Kuils River v Tygerberg Kuils River 172/9 (Cheslyn Batt 55, Kyle Havenga 26; Nathan October 3/31, Curtley Louw 3/14) Tygerberg 173/8 (Cresando Makasela 40, Curtley Louw 28; Sheldon Adams 4/29, Peter Cyster 2/33) Tygerberg won by 2 wickets Northerns Goodwood v Kraaifontein Northerns Goodwood 217 (Wade Cupido 65, Franco Kasner 27, Lionel van Rensburg 30; Grant Isaacs 4/52) Kraaifontein 189 (Craig Thyssen 86, Garth Madden 49; Michael Nesbitt 4/34) Northerns Goodwood won by 28 runs First division B: Avendale v Pinelands Avendale 135 (Dylan Solomon 31, Ian Jennett 25; Jonathan Schwerin 4/35) Pinelands 137/7 (Mubashir Vallie 60; Yaseen Rajie 3/34 Marlon Jacobs 2/29) Pinelands won by 3 wickets Mitchell’s Plain v Heideveld Mitchell’s Plain 156 (Kashief Parker 36, Dougie Nienhaus 36; Chesray Adams 4/15, Yasser Cupido 2/28) Heideveld 114 (Clyde van Niekerk 40; Shaun Damons 5/21, Liam Daniels 2/15) Mitchell’s Plain won by 42 runs Glamorgan v Montrose Glamorgan 245/5 (Dino Arries 87, Mikhail Barlow 46, Devon Kriel 43) Montrose 138/10 (P Rooms 38, A Ul Hag 20*; Mikhail Barlow 5/31, Justin Mathias (3/19).
More than 30 dedicated and passionate sportsmen and women were proudly celebrated at the annual Independent Institute of Education (IIE) Varsity College Cape Town recently. The prestigious event boasted 125 guests and took place at Newlands Cricket Stadium. The IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town athlete of the year award went to paddler Christie Mackenzie, a student in the second year of her IIE BA Psychology and Communication. Sports acknowledgement awards were handed out to 20 students. These awards acknowledge those students who contributed significantly to a particular sport in 2019 and who deserve recognition for their efforts. The IIE’s Varsity College believes that the student experience extends beyond the classroom. Its sporting programmes cater for everyone, with events ranging from the annual national University Sports South Africa (USSA) to the more laid-back social sporting get togethers. This year, Christie received South African colours and received her blazer for being in the South African team for three years; KwaZulu-Natal colours; Western Province colours; sixth u.23 K1 and fourth in the senior category at the canoe World Marathon Championships in China; Dusi Canoe Marathon – first u.23 K1, first senior woman K1; Fish River Canoe Marathon – second senior women’s K2; Breede Canoe Marathon – first senior woman K2 and a top 10 finish. “We take great pride in recognising sports excellence, we encourage our students to excel both academically and recreationally.
Our athletes are passionate about their sports and are celebrated both nationally and internationally for their efforts – it’s only appropriate that we do the same,” said Saleem Jackson, principal of the IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town. The other IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town winners: • Sportsman of the year: Kashief Trumpeter (second year IIE Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship) – football • Sportswoman of the year: Sabrina Vermeulen (second year IIE Diploma in Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching) – netball • Player’s player of the year: Christian Pietersen (IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice) – football and cricket • Most valuable athlete: Jodee Johannes (first year IIE Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching) – netball • Most improved player: Scott Lailvaux (first IIE Diploma in Sports Development and Management) – rugby • All star award: David Sher (second year IIE Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance and Accounting) – Triathlon and Cycling • Sports Club Administrator of the Year: Nigel Njazi (first year IIE Bachelor of Commerce) – football • Team of the year: VC Football Club – Kashief Trumpeter (second year IIE Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship)
Paddler, Christie Mackenzie (left) receiving the athlete of the year award from Saleem Jackson, principal of the IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town. PHOTO: AMBIENTGRID PHOTOGRAPHY
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