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More than 1 500 ‘sober-curious’ Capetonians were treated to a variety of alcohol-free beverages at the first Mindful Drinking Festival held on the lawns of Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages, Newlands, on Sunday 20 October. Nik Rabinowitz compered a blind tasting competition with members of the public before Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground fame entertained the crowd with songs from her new album as well as some well-known classics. Blind tasting category winners were: Clausthaler (best beer), Lautus Red (best red wine), Leopard’s Leap (best white wine), Vermont Vergin (best non-alcoholic spirit) and Tea of Life (best kombucha). PHOTO: SEAN O’CONNOR
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he Rosebank and Mowbray Civic Association (RMCA) said a fond farewell to its long-standing member Jonathan Hobday at its monthly meeting held at the Groote Schuur Community Improvement District offices on Wednesday 9 October. Hobday has served as RMCA’s chairman for the past 25 years. The former newspaperman became intensely involved in community affairs after “retiring” as the editor of the Weekend Argus and deputy editor of the Cape Argus in 1997 to become a full-time writer and media consultant. The ardent golfer and father of five says it was a great privilege to serve the communities of Rosebank and Mowbray. “I learnt a lot. The opportunity to give something back gave me a sense of fulfilment. I wanted to make a difference, and I hope I have.” He says it was his way of expressing his belief that society can only be sustained through active citizenry. “I didn’t just want to say it or believe it; I wanted to live it as well,” he says. Hobday says his wife, Carol, was a solid support, spiritually and actively, in all their
community work. “We worked off the Rondebosch Common as a team. Her sudden death in was another huge undertakMarch was a big blow to me and ing. a wake-up call, too,” he says. “It took us nine years to get He says his reason for stepthat traffic circle put in place. ping down as chairman from The project also entailed the RMCA is just to lighten the load. establishment of the pedestriHaving recently celebrated his an and cycle track around 80th birthday, he remains acRondebosch Common. Today tively involved in the Mowbray the Park Run takes place community policing forum there every Saturday,” says (CPF), his local neighbourhood Jonathan Hobday Sivertsen. watch, Friends of the Black and He describes Hobday as a Vygieskraal River and the Durban Road Ac- people’s person. “During the AGM meetings tion group focused on revitalising the area and at social events, he would always listen between the historic horse fountain and the to everyone’s requests. He was always calm Liesbeek River. and fair and he wouldn’t make rash deciDave Sivertsen, who also just stepped sions. Everything was always done above down as vice-chair of RMCA, says under board,” he says. Hobday’s guidance the association successSivertsen says what made RMCA so effecfully managed and completed numerous sig- tive was the fact that all political and personnificant projects. al agendas were left at home. “There were some big projects through the “Under Jonathan’s leadership, politics years, for example, the Mowbray inter- never came into the discussion. We focused change. Jonathan had a great hand in get- on being of service to the community and ting all the parties (Golden Arrow, the City what they needed. We followed a straight of Cape Town, and taxi associations) togeth- and narrow line, going through the correct er,” says Sivertsen. channels to get results,” he says. The Campground traffic circle located just Sivertsen, who is also still involved in the
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
PINK RESCUE BUOY PROJECT
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he National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) presented the Pink Rescue Buoy emergency flotation project at the International Lifesaving’s biannual World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) Conference in Durban on Friday 11 October. NSRI’s drowning prevention manager Andrew Ingram addressed delegates from around the world, explaining where the idea originated from, how it has been funded and implemented and that to date the pink rescue buoys have been used to save the lives of 46 people who were in grave danger of drowning. Ingram said the Pink Buoy project was launched in November 2017 following the WCDP in Vancouver where they were inspired by the success stories of similar initiatives. A project in Hawaii reported 150 successful bystander rescues with no harm to the untrained rescuer being reported in any of these rescues. A project started in 1971 in Ireland also had phenomenal success in getting emergency flotation to a drowning victim while emergency
services were responding. Ingram said an observation from similar projects that were happening around the globe was that untrained people were going to the aid of someone who was in danger of drowning despite being advised not to. “Our Pink Rescue Buoys use simple graphics to explain that it is better to throw the float to someone and call for help. But if someone does go into the water despite the danger, they have a much better chance of survival if they take flotation with them,” said Ingram. Sea Rescue has the support of many municipalities to put this emergency flotation in drowning hot spots. Each Pink Rescue Buoy costs R1 500 and is privately sponsored which means that there is no cost to the municipalities. “We currently have 463 pink buoys at drowning hot spots around the country. With generous support from individuals and companies we hope to expand the placement of the buoys into many more municipalities that would like to partner with us to save lives,” said Ingram.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
YOUTH COMPETITION
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we extended an opportunity to the youth of this province, through a competition, to assist us with the development of this app,” says Simmers. Entrants were asked to design the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). Of the many online entries received, 20 met all of the criteria. After an evaluation process, three entrants were shortlisted. Anesu Malisa from Bellville was the first prize winner, Annabela Bekker from Constantia was the first runner-up and Augustine was named the second runner-up. Malisa won an Apple MacBook and a wireless mouse. Bekker and Augustine each got a R5 000 voucher. Aspects of the designs will be incorporated into the final development of the department’s app. It hopes to have a trial version
available by the end of the year, with a full launch in April 2020. inelands resident Cynthia Augustine The second-year digital media and infor(20) has been named as the second runmatics University of Cape Town student ner-up in the department of human settlesays UX and UI design is something she ments: Western Cape’s HomeWise Youth would like to pursue after she graduates. Competition. “That, together with the fact that I could The competition, launched in July, asked help citizens have access to important housyoung people between the ages of 16 and 35 ing information, inspired me to enter,” Auto design the mock-ups, prototypes or wirefgustine says. rames of an app which would allow citizens She says, although she is pleased to have to easily access information on government been selected as the second runner-up, her housing assistance. motive for doing this wasn’t necessarily to Entries closed on 30 August. be one of the top three. “Even if I didn’t win, Western Cape MEC for human settleI now have a formal proposal which I can ments Tertius Simmers says he is a firm beshow to future employers as an example of liever in using technology optimally. my work,” she says. “As we believe in inclusive governance, Reflecting on her proposal, Augustine says, for the design, she focussed on the target audience and their user requirements. “The target audience is citizens from lower-income households who seek to be informed of various housing opportunities, hoping to better their circumstances,” she says. “The design consists of an easy dynamic. The information architecture and visual hierarchies are structured so that it makes sense. Each component of the app was created based on user-focused reasoning,” Augustine explains. Simmers congratulates the winner and runner-ups for applying innovative thinking. “I’d also like to express my sincere gratitude to all young people who took the time to enter our competition. As a department, we’ve been able to engage with some of the best and pioneering young techies in this province. It was particularly pleasing to note the interest from our rural towns, Annabela Bekker, Cynthia Augustine, Western Cape MEC for human settlements Tertius Simmers such as Heidelberg, Stellenbosch, George and Worcester, to name a few,” he says. and Anesu Malisa.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
CONDUCT IN SCHOOLS
Sexual misconduct in schools no joke NETTALIE VILJOEN
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emes poking fun at something that shouldn’t be a laughing matter flooded social media following the release of Bishops Diocesan College principal Guy Pearson’s statement that the prestigious private school is investigating allegations of misconduct by one of its teachers. According to the Sexual Offences Amendment Act, the age of consent is 16 for boys and girls in South Africa. This means a consenting relationship between an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old, for example, is not deemed a criminal act. However, Dr John Buswell, chief executive officer (CEO) of Rape Wise, says when the older person is someone who holds a position of authority over the younger, it could hold severe emotional implications. Rape Wise is an organisation made up of health care professionals who are responsible for running rape crisis centres and who provides training to the departments of education, health and justice. Buswell says Rape Wise handles about 200 to 300 such cases a year. In some instances, learners engage in sexual relationships with teachers in exchange for extra marks or extra tuition. He poses the question: “The moment the one
party is in a position of authority over the other, the relationship is manipulative and, therefore, wrong. The problem is, as the younger party, how do you break away from it?” He says learners often feel forced to continue with the relationship. This can lead to anxiety attacks, panic attacks and even idealisation of suicide. “Learners are not emotionally mature enough to handle a stressful situation like this. It can lead to not wanting to attend class or to failing exams,” he explains. The South African Council of Educators’ (Sace) code of conduct stipulates that teachers should refrain from improper physical contact with learners; from courting learners from any school; from any form of sexual harassment (physical or otherwise) of learners; and from any form of sexual relationship with learners from any school. Teachers accused of contravening these stipulations can be called to appear before a Sace tribunal and, if found guilty, it has the right to remove them from Sace’s registered list of teachers, barring them from teaching again. According to Sace’s 2018/2019 annual report, the occurrence of sexual abuse in schools is increasing. Reports of sexual abuse by teachers rose by
more than 230% since 2014, Sace told parliament on Wednesday 9 October, when it presented its findings to the portfolio committee on basic education, Media24 reported. Sace CEO, Ella Mokgalane reportedly said 636 files were opened during the year under review. Of the cases dealt with by Sace, 93 were of sexual misconduct. Buswell says it is important for parents to keep communication channels with their children open. “And they should not be enforced. Children should feel free to approach parents. They need to know that their parents will listen and advise, not judge,” he says. A change in children’s’ behaviour should be a warning sign for parents. This could include increased anxiousness, withdrawing from social and school activities or becoming secretive or private about what they are doing. “Also keep an eye on their social media activity. Do they have a startled or fearful response to a message? Is there a change in their habitual use? For example, where they previously would read and answer WhatsApp messages in front of family members, are they now going to their room to do so,” Buswell probes.
Night-time trade proposal for Cape Town CBD Efforts to grow the night-time economy (NTE) have been gaining traction in some of the world’s most prominent
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ing jobs. The Sound Diplomacy’s guide to managing cities revealed that the New York NTE contributes US$10 billion to the city’s economy; whereas in Sydney the NTE accounts for approximately 10% to 16% of the central business district employment; while the NTE is worth 6% of the United Kingdom’s gross domestic product or £66 billion annually. “I am excited to announce that the City of Cape Town is considering the potential opportunities associated with the NTE in Cape Town central and surrounds,” says James Vos, Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management. The City’s Enterprise and Investment Department, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Central City Improvement District (CCID) have formed an NTE working group. The group has been develop-
ing and sharing knowledge, which will be used to boost the outlook on the NTE. A study is being planned to determine the potential economic outputs and job creation opportunities that the NTE offers – both directly and indirectly. “Depending on the results, my team will develop an action plan for implementation consisting of cross-cutting responsibilities. I am confident that the NTE holds the key to economic growth and employment opportunities. I am excited that Honours students from UCT have been assigned the task of conducting research in this area, supervised by Professor Francois Viruly and Professor Kathy Michell (HOD) from the Urban Real Estate Research Unit. Further research will also be concluded by the City in the 2019/20 financial year,” says Vos. Research conducted in several major cities has revealed the value and NTE economic spinoffs made by restaurants, taxis, hospitality services and entertainment, among others. “I am also of the view that Cape Town will benefit from this approach as it will diversify leisure and commercial activities, become a source of employment and additional revenue for the city, while boosting tourism,” says Vos.
Capitalising on night-time economy is a priority for local entities.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
HEALTH
Winde nods head to oncology unit W
estern Cape Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on Monday 14 October, where he was given a tour of the oncology unit, and had the opportunity to meet with some of the children receiving medical care there, and their parents. He also handed over book donations received in the Western Cape Government book drive, to be used in the libraries of the hospital. “The Red Cross Children’s Hospital does amazing work, not just for the children of the Western Cape, but for children from across Africa. I met with them today not only to see the work that they do, but to see how we as the government can become more involved in assisting them to continue giving
the world-class care that they do,” Winde said. During the visit, he was briefed on childhood cancers, and the treatment thereof, by the head of oncology and haematology at the hospital, Prof Alan Davidson. Childhood cancers are rarer than adult ones, and tend to consist mainly of brain tumours, acute leukemia and tumours in deep-seated organs such as the liver, kidney and adrenal glands. These kinds of tumours are usually fast-growing, which also makes them more susceptible to chemotherapy. The hospital estimates that about 150 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer in the province each year, with about 100 of these in the Cape Town metro.
Premier Winde interacts with children from the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s oncology out-patient programme. PHOTO: LARISSA VENTER, OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
In higher-income countries, about 70% to 80% of children with cancer survive. Because of the treatment offered by both the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and the Tygerberg Children’s Hospital, the outcomes in the Western Cape are in line with other middle and highincome countries. “For parents who have to go through the
very difficult experience of having a child in cancer treatment, knowing that their child has access to excellent medical care and support services, is a huge relief. I’d like to thank the staff at the hospital for their dedication to providing children from across the continent with excellent medical care, for a range of health issues,” Winde said.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
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his exceptional rendition of the Sibelius violin concerto under the baton of Brandon Phillips. Other awards he received were the strings category prize and the prize for the best performance of a work by a South African composer; a prize he shares with cocompetitor pianist, Gerhard Joubert. The Grade 10 learner at Westerford High School is studying to make a career as a professional violinist. He is currently the concertmaster of the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra as well as the Beau Soleil Senior String Ensemble.
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ordan Brooks (16), a violin student of Anne-Marié Swanepoel at Beau Soleil Music Centre in Kenilworth, was selected as the overall winner of the National Youth Music Competition at the Gala Concert on Saturday 12 October. The annual contest draws top young musicians from all over the country who compete over four gruelling rounds, with only six finalists selected to perform a concerto with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Jordan not only won the gold medal and R30 000, but also the prize for the best concerto performance in the final round for
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Funding for 2020 minstrel events approved The City of Cape Town has approved the disbursement of the R4.572 million cash funding to support the upcoming minstrel events. Additional support of R1.3 million for City services and the waiver of costs for Cityowned venues will form part of the package of support for the associations. The contribution to minstrel events for the City’s 2019/20 financial year will total R5.872 million. The funding will support six associations to host events, including Tweede Nuwe Jaar, other minstrel competitions and the Malay choir competitions. After deliberations at the Special Events Committee (SpevCo) meeting, the City proposed financial support as follows: . Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association Street Parade – R3.2 million; . Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association Competitions – R422 000; . Cape Malay Choir Board Road March
– R1.1 million; . Cape Malay Choir Board Competitions – R300 000; . SA United Christmas Bands Board Road March – R250 000; . SA United Christmas Bands Board Competitions – R200 000; . Cape District Minstrel Board Competitions – R200 000; . Keep the Dream Competitions – R200 000 “The Minstrels, Christmas Bands and Malay Choir events have important cultural significance to the troupes, their families, communities and to the history of Cape Town. “The City has been supporting them for a number of years to maintain the rich heritage and to expose the culture to a global stage within a safe environment,” said the City’s Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith.
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ombucha – a fermented, low-alcoholic, slightly fizzy, sweetened drink – has been around since 221BC. Yet, it is not a drink often offered to guests at a braai. Health benefits notwithstanding, the drink usually made from green or black tea, has not become a household name. What might have stood in its way is its reputation for another purported trait: a rather funky taste. However, Newlands resident and owner of Brew Kombucha, Alex Glenday, hopes to change that. The brewing company, the first and thus far only producer of certified organic kombucha in South Africa, was one of more than 30 alcohol-free producers who were showcased at the Mindful Drinking Festival held last weekend at the Kirstenbosch Cottages in Newlands. Glenday says not all kombuchas are created equal. Just like wine, kombucha can either be of a high standard or plonk. It all depends on the quality of the ingredients used, Glenday says. “I don’t believe kombucha should taste like vinegar. Just because it’s good for you, doesn’t mean it has to taste bad,” she says. The self-taught kombucha brewer has been experimenting with various recipes and fermentation processes since 2015. “My sister, Nicky, and I started experimenting in my mother’s (Biddy) kitchen when I came back from living overseas,” she explains. Glenday, now 30, had been on the
Saru Nhira, Alex Glenday and Lovemore Nhira at Brew Kombucha’s premises at Montebello Design Studios in Newlands. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN road, so to speak, since the age of 17 when she began to pursue a career as an international model. During a stint in New York, she was introduced to kombucha. “I fell in love with the taste, but when I returned to South Africa, I couldn’t find a locally produced product that compared well with what I had tasted,” she says. An entrepreneur at heart, Glenday decided to start making and bottling her own kombucha but with a twist. Instead of green or black tea, she decided to use Rooibos tea. When space became available at Montebello Design Centre in Newlands in 2015, Glenday went for it. Brewers, Saru Nhira and Lovemore Nhira have been with her from the beginning. “Other ingredients include Rooibos sourced from the Cederberg mountains, tea from a Sri
Lankan carbon-neutral farm, cut green sugar from Brazil and indigenous medicinals from South Africa,” she says. Starting out, she spent many a night brewing and bottling until 23:00. A year later, the business was registered. The end product, which has an alcohol content of less than 1%, contains no pesticides and is packed with antioxidants, natural probiotics, vitamin C and, according to lab testing, 233% of the daily required intake of vitamin B12. The manufacturing process has been carefully designed to reuse over 90% of its processing water. Minimal wastewater is used to water the employee vegetable garden. “It is at the forefront of our business philosophy. Running an ethical business means being responsible at all points of the process.”
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SANTOS WIN U.18 KO TITLE: Reece Robertson of Stephanian Ottery (right) dives at the leg of Santos FC’s Ruzaid Bobbert in an attempt to stop him during the Cape District LFA u.18 knock out final played at the William Herbert sport complex on Saturday 19 October. Santos won the final 3-0. Cape District LFA held 20 different age group knock out finals on the day which included seven senior finals. In super league final, Southampton beat Brigdetown 2-1 which also brought the season to a close for the LFA. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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alcons Softball Club got off to a great start in their Cape Town Softball Association’s Super League opening fixture on Saturday 19 October when they thrashed former champions, Glenthorn A’s, 11-2 at the Turfhall Softball Stadium. Falcons started at a blistering pace scoring four runs in their first turn at bat. Lisa Erasmus kept Falcons scoreless for four innings before she crumbled, giving up five free bases in the fifth innings, allowing Falcons to score seven runs. Glenthorn could muster a mere four hits off young Amy Minnies. Meanwhile, Lavender Hill, found the resistance from Tantasport tough in their opening fixture of the season, managing a tight 4-3 victory. Roxanne Albertyn, performing duties on the pitching rubber, was also the first player to clear the fence this season. Young Melissa Savage started off the pitching for the Hill, with the more experienced Grivonne Rhoda taking over the du-
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IKEYS OUTDRIVEN BY VICTORIA: Taariq Chiektey of UCT checks his on-drive during a Western Province Cricket Association Premier League one-day match played at the Chukker Road sport complex on Saturday 19 October against Victoria Cricket Club. The students were bowled out for 162, with Vics reaching the target with four wickets to spare. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS