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Foundation gives room to dream Marcus and Chohen try out the new toys in the playroom in the surgical ward at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The Dream Room, an initiative made possible by Reach for a Dream and Big Concerts, is the first of its kind in the Western Cape. This initiative aims to create a “happy place” where kids can go while they’re in hospital. See page 6. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
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rime statistics for 2018/2019 released on 12 September flagged a high incident of theft out of or from a vehicle with a total of 807 cases reported in Claremont. Other areas of concern in Claremont were carjacking figures, which showed an increase from eight to 18, and the prevalence of burglaries at residential premises which stood at 437 cases reported. Abdul Kerbelker, Claremont community policing forum (CPF) chair, says these statistics are in line with Claremont police station being a “property crime station” where burglaries and theft of and theft from or out of motor vehicles are the focus of both crimi-
nals and the police. “However, it is a false narrative to compare statistics from a police station like Claremont to those of a police station from Rondebosch or Mowbray. Claremont covers up to four times the area of any one of these stations which means up to four times the cases and four times the potential for criminals to potentially steal,” says Kerbelker. He does identify theft out of or from motor vehicles as a concern in the area. “As the CPF, we constantly have to make residents and users of Claremont aware that, living in a property crime area, you cannot leave valuables in your car in plain sight. Criminals do watch and see if you
place valuables in your cubby or boot.” He says CPF has been working in partnership with Claremont police station on this crime category for the past three months and hopefully this will reflect in next year’s crime stats. Although burglaries at residential and non-residential premises have come down when compared to the previous year’s statistics (from 453 to 457 cases and from 89 to 53, respectively), it remains a concern in the area, says station commander Col Maree Louw of Claremont police station. She says they have taken steps to address the trio crimes – carjackings, house robberies and business robberies – as well as theft from vehicles.
“Meetings were held in each sector with community representatives and strategic plans were made to tackle these crimes,” says Louw. Law enforcement, metro police, neighbourhood watch groups, CPF and local security companies are working together to curb crime in Claremont. “Licence plate recognition cameras have been especially helpful. Crimes in Claremont are being committed by people who live outside the area. Neighbourhood watch groups and security companies alert us through WhatsApp if a suspicious vehicle is seen in a hot spot area. Our reaction teams respond to these alerts,” Louw explains. V To page 3.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 September 2019
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS ELDERS AWARDS
Serving the community for years AVRIL FILLIES
W People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. CLAREMONT / RONDEBOSCH 30 834 copies distributed Tuesdays to the following areas: Bishopscourt, Claremont, Kenilworth, Newlands, Mowbray, Rondebosch, Rosebank, Ndabeni, Pinelands. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: Woodstock / Maitland (16 391) Mitchell's Plain (83 340) Retreat (23 423) Grassy Park (21 838) Lansdowne (21 130) Athlone (30 252) False Bay (30 972) Constantia / Wynberg (30 069) Atlantic Seaboard / City (29 246) Total print order: 318 495 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Nettalie Viljoen Email: Nettalie.Viljoen@media24.com SALES MANAGER: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6615 Email: Shafiek.braaf@peoplespost.co.za MAIN BODY ADVERTISING: Silvana Hendricks Tel: 021 910 6576 Email: Silvana.Hendricks@peoplespost.co.za 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
hen her children left school 33 years ago, she decided to be of service to her community and fellow man. Since the 1980s Margaret Voogt (83) from Blomtuin, Bellville, has dedicated her whole life to serving her fellow man and community – and is still doing it. She is one of the finalists in the 80 years and older category of the Community Champions Elder Awards presented by People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision, in partnership with Spec-Savers. “I don’t like being in the limelight but prefer to be in the background. This is my 34th year dedicating my time to be of service to whoever needs it and it started 34 years ago when my kids were still at Durbanville High School,” Margaret said when TygerBuger visited her at home. She worked in the tuck shop at the school and when her kids left school she had to find something else to do. “I started with a refreshment trolley at Tygerberg and Karl Bremer hospitals for all the wards. When the nurses decided to open their own tuck shop I started with needlework. We made toiletry bags for kids in hospital over the festive season and gave it as gifts to the patients. In the bags were shampoo and other toiletries. “Nowadays, I am knitting bootees and caps for premature babies. I collect secondhand clothing and every three months we have a sale. My team and I usually stored the clothing in boxes at the hospital, but a storeroom was cleaned and we use that space as our storeroom,” Margaret said. She visits Karl Bremer every Thursday and all the clothes that are not sold are handed over to Patricia Groenewald of Avondale, to hand out where there is a need. “We sometimes get knitted squares and use that to make blankets for the rape centre at Karl Bremer hospital. The past 20 years
Margaret Voogt (83) knitting bootees and bonnets for the premature babies at Tygerberg and Karl Bremer hospitals.
I am a volunteer catering coordinator at the Bellville East Reformed Church for the nongovernmental organisation, Koningskinders. This is a group of underprivileged kids that we take on a camping trip every term. “The kids are from Aristea Primary School in Kraaifontein and the principal selects who attends the camps. The camp is over five days and is held at the Melkbosstrand Cultural Centre and matrics or college students are the group leaders. Each group leader has three children to take care of for the duration of the camp and the camp has a Christian theme,” she said. The leader and kids read the Bible, say a prayer and are involved in certain activities like a concert and dress up. As part of her involvement with Koningskinders she makes food parcels and distributes them in the Kraaifontein community.
At her local church, she has been doing flower baskets for sick people every Sunday since 2000 to brighten their day. “I don’t have money to give away but God gave me hands to reach out and contribute with. As I mentioned in the beginning, I don’t want publicity but appreciate the fact that I was nominated for the Community Champions Elders Award,” she chuckled. Her compassion for the needy continues to be her daily focus despite her age and fragility. She has 11 great-grandchildren for whom she also knits beanies and bonnets when she gets time, and is waiting to hear the gender of her next great-grandchild. V The winners of the awards will be announced at a morning tea on 12 October in Cape Town. Winners and runners-up will walk away Shoprite vouchers and other prizes sponsored by TygerBurger, People’s Post, City Vision, and Spec-Savers.
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September. “Times are tough so I am appealing to property owners who qualify for a rates rebates to make use of this opportunity to reduce their municipal account,” he says. To qualify for a rates rebate, property owners must be 60 years and older and live in the property. The household income must be less than R17 500 per month. The rates rebate is applied on a sliding scale, depending on your income. If a person’s income is under R4 500 per month, the rebate is 100%. For people with an income of R9 001 to R10 500, the rebate is 70%. Those who fall in the R16 501 to R17 500 category get a 10% rebate. If a person receives dividends twice a year, then the dividend needs to be recalcu-
Ian Iversen, councillor for ward 59, encourages all who qualify for rates rebates to attend an information meeting on Friday 27
lated to a monthly amount. The rebate will be backdated to 1 July, for those claiming the benefit for the first time (in September). Iversen would like to emphasise that a rates rebate is not linked to the valuation of the house. “Disabled people under the age of 60 may also qualify for a rates rebate on condition that the necessary medical certificates are provided,” he says. The meeting will take place at 09:30 at Iversen’s ward office located on the corner of Main and Kenilworth roads, Kenilworth. There will be time for questions after the presentation. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. V For more information, call Iversen on 021 444 8117, 083 629 7051 or email Ian.Iversen@capetown.gov.za.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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apetonians take their sports seriously. But when it comes to children’s participation in school sport, the danger exists that parents may take it a step too far, placing too much pressure on their children. Gary Kirsten, in partnership with Fairtree, is presenting a series of talks on “Parenting in Sport”, focused on how parents can help their children get the most out of sport participation. The former South African cricket team coach and batsman shared his thoughts at a workshop at Rondebosch Boys High
School on Tuesday 17 September. “We’ve forgotten that a school is a place where you go to learn. It’s a place of preparation, not performance. Once you have learnt skills and gained confidence based on real competence, you are better prepared for the stress of performance and competition,” said Kirsten. He said a coach is there to help people become the best version of themselves. Parents have a similar role to play for their children. When it comes to sport participation, it is parents’ responsibility to make the enjoyment of sport a priority in their home.
“As a parent, check in with your motives and expectations of your child’s success. Extricate yourself from your kid’s performance and enjoy the whole team’s performance. It is also important to be aware of the message your behaviour on the side of the field sends to your kid.” He said sport participation is a great way to build children’s self-esteem. Parents should be pillars of support. They should learn more about the sport their child is playing and be patient with their progress. “Also be careful of your feedback when driving home after a match,” Kirsten says.
He says to attain true success, you have to coach (read parent) to a set of values. One of them is the lesson that a team or a person can’t win all the time. “I see too many kids obsessed with performance rather than matching their individual expectations. And failure can be a gift too – it teaches children that it is okay to take risks.” The next workshop takes place at Springfield Convent on 9 October from 18:00 to 19:30 and at Herschel Girls School on 10 October from 18:00 to 19:30. V For more information, email info@garykirsten.com.
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FROM PAGE 1 Incidents of carjacking in Claremont are often related to theft of merchandise from delivery vehicles and carjacking of Uber vehicles or taxis. “We appeal to the general public to inform the police if they feel uncomfortable with information being solicited when they receive deliveries. “In this way, we as a community can build crime intelligence.” Claremont police station gives these tips on how to safeguard your property: . Ensure security gates are locked at all times; . At night, close all windows; . During the day, ensure the garage door is closed – even if it is only left open slightly, it creates an opportunity for theft; . When leaving the premises, always
activate the alarm system and, where possible, inform your neighbours you will be away and ask them to keep an eye on your property; . Only put your wheelie bin outside on the morning of collection day as it can be used a tool for crime (a ladder to climb over a wall and it attracts vagrants who are opportunists); . Do not leave any items in vehicles; . To prevent possible carjackings, monitor the surrounding area before entering or leaving your residence; . At intersections, ensure your windows are closed and doors locked and do not place items, for example handbags, on the passenger seat; . Always report suspicious activity. V To report suspicious activity, call Claremont police station on 021 657 2250.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Lifestyle retirement the way to go NETTALIE VILJOEN The coffee bar at one of the upmarket amenities at Quadrant Gardens, a lifestyle retirement development.
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round 25 000 skilled people are leaving South Africa a year.” This statement by Sable International’s Andrew Rissik during an interview on eNCA in August had quite a few business journals investigating the reasons for the exodus and its financial implications. A question often overlooked, however, is what impact emigration has on elderly family members left behind. According to Bev Bloch, Pam Golding Properties retirement specialist, the company works with many expats living overseas who are concerned about their parents’ health and safety. “We have had quite a few cases where all of the negotiations were done with family on Skype or WhatsApp. People in their 60s are reluctant to relocate to a new home, let alone a new country. So they end up with no family living in the country.” Bloch says the children who are overseas want to know that their parents are safe and well-looked after when they can’t be here. She says this has led to the introduction of the concept of luxury retirement in the property industry. Quadrant Gardens located close to Claremont’s medical precinct is an example of such a retirement development. Sporting upmarket finishes, a restaurant, rooftop garden, a cinema room and a library at Quadrant Gardens turn notions of traditional retirement living on its head. The retirement development, managed by the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged (CPOA), consists of 74 life right apart-
ments. Health and safety is a priority with each unit fitted with an emergency call button and there is also an onsite 18-bed care centre, with two sick bays which offers 24hour care if required. Residents receive a tailor-made care plan which is monitored regularly and walkways and lift lobbies are equipped with 24-hour CCTV cameras. Prices start at R1.85 million for a studio apartment (44m²) and go up to R6.65 million for a three-bedroom penthouse apartment (120 to 140m²). There is also a monthly levy of R7 500 for single occupancy and approximately R9 500 for double occupancy, depending on the size of the apartment. The levy includes 16 meals a month, basic health care and five days per year at the sickbay. Daily rates are available. Bloch says sales are going well. Already almost a third of the units have been sold. She says this underpins the need for lifestyle retirement options in the southern suburbs. She says they encourage clients not to wait too long before they decide to relocate to a retirement development. She lists stress-free living and the ability to lock-up-and-go as the top advantages. “The levy is market-related and if you start adding up all of the money you would spend monthly at a home – rates and taxes, maintenance costs, security – it is cost-effective. And you have none of the worries that come with maintaining a home and a large property. Also, people in their 60s and 70s are travelling much more than they used to, which makes the lock-up-and-go option very attractive,” Bloch says. V For more information, call Bev Bloch on 083 252 2594 or Lee-Ann Trout on 072 135 2051.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 September 2019 meeting will be held at councillor Ivan Iversen’s ward office on the corner of Main and Kenilworth roads. Residents who are Kenilworth property owners, 60 years and older, live in the property and have a household income of less than R17 500 per month qualify. There will be time for questions after the presentation. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served.
Thursday 26 September V Pinelands: Help the Rural Child will have a Pop Up Children’s Bookshop at the Pinelands Catholic Church Hall, Woodside Drive from Thursday until Saturday 28 September. The bookshop will be open from 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday and Friday, and from 09:00 to 14:00 on Saturday. For more information, call 021 685 2810 or 083 560 1941. Friday 27 September V Kenilworth: A rates rebate information
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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hen I am asked what it is that drew me to working with children, I tell people that their joy and their resilience is driven by their sense of wonder, all too often forgotten in adulthood,” says Prof Alan Davidson, head of haematology-oncology at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Davidson was speaking at Reach for a Dream’s formal handover of two new “Dream Rooms” – a revamped day room in the oncology ward and a playroom in the surgical ward – on Wednesday 18 September. The rooms offer children, and parents, a safe space to go and escape from their clinical surroundings. Big Concerts and Reach For A Dream joined forces to create the first of these rooms in Cape Town children’s hospitals. Heidi Rowley, Western Cape branch manager for Reach for a Dream, says here the children can have fun, read and play. “Eventually, there will be 30 such rooms at hospitals which provide critical care to children with life-threatening illnesses between the ages of three and 18.” Rowley says the foundation aims to take children out into a new environment with their families to create “dream experiences”. “But for those who rely on constant treatment and observation, it’s impossible to step
out of the hospital, which is why the Dream Room concept is so important,” she explains. Justin van Wyk, chief executive officer of Big Concerts, and his wife Karen say the initiative is close to their hearts. The promoter of live entertainment events has supported the foundation since 2015 when it made two children’s dream to attend a One Direction concert come true. But the Van Wyks’s involvement became a lot more personal when their daughter, Annabelle (now 5), was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of three and a half. “We had just moved to our new home. Adrian (now 7) and Annabelle were so excited about having their own rooms for the first time. Then Annabelle was diagnosed. “A day later, she was admitted to Red Cross hospital. We went from this warm and fuzzy environment to a clinical one, just like that.” Justin says the experience was scary. They spent three weeks in hospital followed by another six weeks a year later. “When Mervyn Serebro (national chair-
man for the foundation) announced the Dream Room initiative at the gala event last year, it resonated with me and Karen,” he says. In addition to the two Dream Rooms, the reception area at the oncology ward also got a makeover. It now boasts a colourful play area complete with brand new chairs, tables and toys. When it comes to the surgical ward’s new playroom (which includes an Xbox), Sister Nomsa Nxu, operational manager: nursing, says she is not sure who was more thrilled: her or the children. “The Dream Room’s purpose is twofold. Yes, it’s for the children, but it is also a place where tired moms, who often stay up the
whole night – worrying about their children – can go to rest for a bit.” The handover comes hot on the heels of the upgrade of the oncology-haematology unit at the hospital. The unit now sports state-of-the-art ECG monitors, private consulting rooms and isolation areas for vulnerable patients, as well as a counselling room for a social worker. It also includes fully equipped ablution facilities for families, a renovated filing room and a bigger nurses’ tea room. Big Concerts also contributed generously to this project driven by the Children’s Hospital Trust (CHT). V For more information on Reach for a Dream, call 011 880 1743 or email info@reachforadream.org.za
Mitzi Franken, head of nursing at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Justin van Wyk, CEO of Big Concerts, Heidi Rowley, Western Cape branch manager of Reach for a Dream, Prof Alan Davidson, head of haematologyoncology at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and Karen van Wyk. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL NOTICE Please take note that Liquor License Renewal Fees have increased. Liquor licence holders, kindly ensure that you renew your liquor licence before 31 December 2019 in order for it to be valid for the year 2020. If an annual renewal notice is not received, the responsibility is still on the liquor licence holder to pay the prescribed renewal fees on or before 31 December, annually. Failure to renew your licence by 31 December 2019 may lead to the lapsing of your liquor licence or penalty charges for late payment of your renewal fees. All payments can be made into the Western Cape Liquor Authority’s bank account, alternatively you can also pay directly at our offices via our electronic pay point. For information regarding the renewal processes, kindly contact the Western Cape Liquor Authority’s offices telephonically on 021 204 9805 /021 204 9700 or via email at Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za
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Nceda uqaphele ukuba iiRhafu zokuThengiswa kweMvume yoTywala ziye zenyuka. Mniniwelayisensi yokuthengisa utywala, qinisekisa ukuba uvuselela ilayisensi yokuthengisa utywala ngaphambi komhla we-31 Disemba 2019 khona ukuze ibe yesemthethweni ngonyaka ka-2020. Ukuba isaziso sokuhlaziya sonyaka awukasifumani, iseluxanduva lomnini welayisensi yokuthengisa utywala ukuba ahlawule imirhumo yonyaka emiselweyo phambi kwe31 Disemba, minyaka le. Ukungaphumeleli ukuhlawula ilayisenisi ngowama-31 Disemba 2019 kungakhokelela ekuphelelweni lixesha kwelayisenisi yakho yokuthengisa utywala okanye intlawuliso zemidliwo ngokuhlawula emva kwexesha elisekwiweyo lohlaziyo. Zonke iintlawulo mazenziwe kwi-akhawunti yebhanki ye-Western Cape Liquor Authority. Ukuba ufuna ingcaciso malunga nenkqubo yokuvuselela, qhagamshelana ne-ofisi ye-Western Cape Liquor Authority kwezi nombolo 021 204 9805 okanye 021 204 9700 okanye Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za.
NB: All liquor licence holders that opted for a biennial renewal back in 2017 (in order to renew licences for 2018 and 2019) are to continue with such renewal option as they are no allowed to revert to annual renewal.
LW: Alle dranklisensiehouers wat in 2017 'n tweejaarlikse hernuwing gekies het (om lisensies vir 2018 en 2019 te hernu), moet voortgaan met die hernuwingsopsie, aangesien hulle nie toegelaat word om na die jaarlikse hernuwing terug te keer nie.
The Western Cape Liquor Authority’s bank account details are as follows: NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER: Western Cape Liquor Authority NAME OF BANK: Nedbank Ltd. South Africa BRANCH CODE: 198765 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 145 206 9883 ACCOUNT TYPE: Current Account
Die Wes-Kaap Drankowerheid se bankrekeningbesonderhede is soos volg: NAAM VAN REKENING HOUER: Western Cape Liquor Authority NAAM VAN BANK: Nedbank Ltd. South Africa TAK NOMMER: 198765 REKENING NOMMER: 145 206 9883 REKENING TIPE: Lopende Rekening
QAPHELA: Bonke abanini beelayisensi zotywala abaye bakhetha uhlaziyo lweminyaka emibini ngonyaka ka-2017 (ukulungiselela ukuvuselela iilayisensi ngo-2018 nango-2019) baqhubeka ngolu hlobo lokuhlaziya njengoko bengavunyelwa ukuba baphinde bakhethe uvuselelo lonyaka ngonyaka. Umrhumo wakho omiselweyo kumele ukuba uhlawulwe kwi-akhawunti yebhanki ye-Western Cape Liquor Authority ethi: NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER: Western Cape Liquor Authority NAME OF BANK: Nedbank Ltd. South Africa ACCOUNT NUMBER: 145 206 9883 BRANCH CODE: 198765 ACCOUNT TYPE: Current Account
Brave the Zevenwacht route in our trail run Lace up your tekkies, “wear your newspaper” and join TygerBurger on Saturday 19 October at our first trail run at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Kuils River. The 5km trail run starts at 08:00. The uphill and winding route takes participants through the vineyards and has breathtaking views of the entire peninsula. Entry costs R100 for adults and includes a bottle of wine from Zevenwacht. Children aged six to 17 pay R50 and children aged five or younger can join for free. Those brave enough to tackle 10km can walk (or run) the route a second time at no extra cost. Participants are also encouraged to “wear your newspaper”. Show us your creative side by dressing up in, or incorporating the newspaper into your outfit. There will be a prize for the best outfit. Tickets are limited. Book at Webtickets or Pick n Pay. V For more information, phone Madelein Venter on 021 910 6544.
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hannon Mowday, a celebrated jazz soloist and composer, masterfully blends sounds of Africa and Scandinavia in her production, Lila, for one night only at Jazz at the Nassau. The Standard Bank Young Artist award winner for Jazz (2007), has united musicians with whom she has worked since moving to Norway in 2009, each with a very unique musical identity. The production’s musicians include Mowday (soprano, alto, baritone and bass saxes, bass and contra-alto clarinet, composition), Helge Lien (piano), Johannes Eick (six-string acoustic bass), Erik Nylander (drums) and Asle Karstad (sound design). Supported by Norway Music, Lila had its debut performance on the Oslo Jazz Festival this year,
followed by performances in Norway and South Africa. Through the art of spontaneous “play”, the musicians seek to find both common ground in expression and also explore beyond borders of musical genres or expectations of style. Mowday’s playing is a combination of power and high energy juxtaposed with sensitivity. Her unique compositions reflect her travels, her South African roots and extensive musical experience; drawing from nature, folklore, life experience and also presenting important issues for social discourse. Internationally acclaimed Lien, known for his distinctive sound, is one of the most exciting young voices to come out of the Scandinavian music scene. Eick’s unique expression and
sound, playing six-string upright bass, is unparalleled. He has been an essential part of the Norwegian improvised music scene. Nylander has also worked in African projects such as Monoswezi and Mote (with Mowday and Dizu Plaatjies). Catch Lila on Sunday 29 September at 19:30 at the Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road, Newlands, Cape Town. As there is only one performance in Cape Town, it is suggested to book early, as seating is limited. Tickets cost R150 each. Students pay R50. V For more information or to book tickets, call Cliff Wallis on 021 761 2726 or 076 401 0008 or email cliffwallis@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Helge Lien (piano), Erik Nylander (drums, percussion), Shannon Mowday (sax) and Johannes Eick (bass). PHOTO: CF WESENBERG
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Magic show to cast a spell NETTALIE VILJOEN
the College of Magic and a member of its voluntary teaching staff, wants to change. ay the word “magician” and the image of “Too many girls grow up thinking the only a man in a black suit, waving a wand avenue open to them in the magic and illuaround, immediately pops into your head. sion industry is that of the ambiguous temptThis is the stereotype that Rondebosch ress, standing on the side. But they don’t resident Santika Naidoo (21), a graduate of want to be the one just holding the props or even being the prop. So they begin to believe magic isn’t for girls.” Naidoo, director of the college’s latest production, World of Magic!, is living proof that nothing is further from the truth. The full-time Arts in Film and Television, Psychology and Organisational Psychology student is in her final year at the University of Cape Town. She says her participation in the college’s six-year training programme played a huge role in her decision to pursue a career in entertainment. “The college offers a range of courses. One of them is theatre production which focuses more Be whisked away to a World of Magic! with the College on the technical side, for examof Magic’s entertainers performing at the Artscape Theatre. PHOTO: ANDREW KLAZINGA ple, editing and lighting. My
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training taught me so many skills and it opened my eyes to the opportunities in the industry.” She says the understanding of how to create a guided and immersive experience is one of the greatest lessons taught at the college. “Modern technology and social media have caused us as a society to become distant from one another. But people still crave that feeling of being connected, of being immersed in the moment. With the knowledge I’ve gained, I hope to create that holistic experience for audiences.” So, for her, the reward for heading up this new show as its director is twofold. Besides crafting a magical journey for audiences, she also has the chance to transform the roles of women in the male-dominated magic industry. “We specialise in making the impossible possible at the College of Magic. Having spent years training under the tutelage of strong female magicians, I relished the opportunity to help our young girls find their own voice and performance styles.” The show’s diverse cast features some of the Mother City’s exceptional entertainers,
illusionists, clowns and jugglers, all between the ages of 10 and 19. It promises to whisk the audience through a fantastical world filled with illusions, magic, hilarious antics and fun-filled fantasy. When Naidoo and her then codirector, Michelle Gore, were given the task to put together the production at the beginning of the year, they decided to recreate that sense of childlike wonder. Gore withdrew from the project in August to pursue her PhD studies in atmospheric sciences at the Tenn State University in the United States of America (USA). “By taking the audience on a journey through the different worlds of magic, the show reminds you what it felt like when everything was still new and exciting; when your desire to explore was bigger than the fear of the unknown,” says Naidoo. Catch the show at the Artscape Theatre on Sunday 6 October at 14:00 and 16:30. Tickets are R165 with discounts for family bookings available. Book at Computicket. V For more information, visit www.collegeofmagic.com, call 021 683 5480 or send email to info@collegeofmagic.com.
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he chances of getting your average teenager to sit quietly and listen attentively for 45 minutes are slim. Throw in another 199 of his or her peers and those odds go up to astronomical. But that is exactly what former Nasa astronaut Dr Don Thomas did at the Sakhikamva Foundation’s Stream laboratory at Cape Academy of Maths, Science and Technology on Thursday 12 September. Addressing 200 learners from 16 schools across Cape Town, Thomas inspired the
next generation of astronauts with his exciting stories. One of his anecdotes that had learners hanging on his every word was his description of his first launch on 8 July 1994. “After four years of training, it was time to head to space. About three hours before launch, I strapped into my seat aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. I was laying on my back on top of a lumpy parachute, and while not very comfortable, it didn’t matter to me one bit,” he said. Thomson described how, six seconds before lift-off, the space shuttle’s three main engines
ignited and came up to full power. “Then right at the moment of lift-off, our two large and powerful solid rocket boosters ignited and we were on our way.” He said he could hear the roar of the engines and feel the shaking and vibration as the engines came up to full power. “The lift-off felt as if someone had their hand in the middle of my back and was pushing me directly upward. Feeling this push, I knew I was finally on my way to space. After dreaming of being an astronaut for nearly 33 years, it was now my turn ... For the first few seconds, I was screaming inside my helmet ‘yahoo!’”
After the talk, everyone gathered outside to watch the launch of a high altitude balloon used to collect data around weather conditions for aviation purposes. Fatima Jakoet, a founder of the Sakhikamva Foundation, which hosted the event in partnership with Living Maths, said the “Mars Generation” needed to be encouraged, inspired and exposed to the aerospace industry. “An opportunity to engage with a real-life astronaut is just what they need to spark their imagination and confidence in being the next generation of space scientists,” she said.
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undreds of students braved the weekend’s weather to attend the annual Western Cape Intervarsity games hosted by Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) at their Bellville Campus. The tournament saw CPUT, the University of Western Cape (UWC), the University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (US) and Varsity College putting each other through their paces in sports such as soccer, basketball, water polo, table tennis, badminton, fencing, ultimate frisbee and tennis. The chilly and rainy weather disrupted outdoor codes such as cricket, netball, beach volleyball and tennis. Last year’s overall champions, US, relinquished their title to this year’s champions, UCT, who won the event, scoring 50 points. Stellenbosch was second with 45 points and UWC came third with 30 points. CPUT, which dominated soccer as both their men’s and ladies’ teams won the finals, came fourth with 26 points and Varsi-
ty College was fifth with 13 points. The tournament started in 2016 and was held at UWC, while CPUT hosted it for the first time this year. CPUT sports and culture manager, Siyabulela Mkwalo said: “I am very excited with what we achieved today despite the bad weather. We are disappointed that we had to cancel some sporting codes. Overall, I am happy we have achieved the strategic objectives of the event which was to create a platform for the students to have fun and enjoyment. The best team won, although the tournament was not about winning but participation,” said Mkwalo. CPUT men’s soccer team captain, Bongumusa Mbali, said winning the soccer section of the tournament can open doors for them and hopes that the CPUT management will increase their support for the team. “I’m very grateful for the guys that played and those who didn’t play for the support we got both from the CPUT team and other teams,” Bongumusa noted.
CPUT sport and culture manager, Siyabulela Mkwalo (left), Kerr Rogers, UCT sports coordinator, Stellenbosch University’s Andiswa Zwelibanzi and CPUT sports development officer Quinton Summers, during the handover of the Western Cape Intervarsity Tournament Overall winners trophy to UCT on Saturday. PHOTO: ROBIN THUYNSMA