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hank you, God.’ That was my first thought when I heard that a Youth Peacemaker Network was going to be launched in the Cape Flats,” says Joseph Jacobs (19), the youngest of 45 Capetonians who are currently being trained as peace ambassadors. On Wednesday 21 August, BNP Paribas Group South Africa, including retail subsidiary RCS, announced a five-year programme with the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to support youth, peace and entrepreneurship on the Cape Flats. Jacobs, a civil engineering student at Pillar 5 Group, says he had been waiting for an opportunity like this. Utilising the entrepreneur and conflict resolution skills that he will be taught, Jacobs hopes to one day open a skills centre in Mitchell’s Plain. “There are so many children who drop out
of school and just hang around on street corners. I want to give them a place where they can go to learn to be electricians or mechanics,” he says. The selected “trainers of trainees” (TOTs) as they are known, are from areas most affected by gang violence in Cape Town, and were chosen based on their personal experience and change agent capabilities. Once trained, they will educate 350 young people from communities across Cape Town to become social development ambassadors, by learning how to engage with residents to mediate conflicts, foster peace and to support the development of educational and job creation initiatives. The Youth Peacemaker Network operates from the Athlone Community Learning Centre and field office for WPDI, which will provide access to IT and literacy tools, alongside entrepreneurship support. The centre will also host a “Business Boot-
camp”, a platform specially designed by WPDI to incubate 80 small businesses over the next five years. Dr Chance Chagunda, programme manager of WPDI, says the launch of the programme comes at a difficult time. The formal unemployment level in South Africa stands at 29%, Cape Town is more violent than ever and it’s seen the deployment of the South African National Defence Force in its communities. However, he says peace ambassadors in South Sudan, Uganda and Mexico have faced similar seemingly unsurmountable obstacles and, with time and patience, they are effecting change. “Peace is more than the absence of violence, but rather the total sum of attitudes, structures and institutions that underpin sustainable development. We believe that with the right support, young South Africans can be drivers of positive change,” says Chagunda.
Vikas Khandelwal, CEO of BNP Paribas Group South Africa, says every place has its own history, its own scars left by the past. Nobody understands the cause of these scars better than the community members. That is why the movement for change must begin with them. “Accelerating the UN’s sustainable development goals at a local level requires collaboration from a range of sectors and organisations, as sustainable economies are underpinned by sustainable communities.” Regan Adams, CEO of RCS, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group South Africa, says, looking at the crime statistics, it is easy to become pessimistic about the future, but he believes the best days for South Africa are still ahead. “Commitment to entrepreneurship and the importance of empowering the youth are the key drivers of this initiative,” Adams said.
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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
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Rondebosch (from Kelvin Road to Rouwkoop Road) from 09:00 to 11:00. Monday 2 September Thursday 29 August V Rondebosch: Join the University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting at the Baxter Theatre at 10.30am. Guest speaker Chantel Ilbury will speak on the topic “Sunter Scenarios”. All are welcome.
V Newlands: Cape Horticultural Society will host an illustrated talk by Anthony Hitchcock, “Exploring gardens and plants of Italy”, at 20:00 at The Athenaeum, Boundary Terraces (next to WP Cricket Club), Campground Road. No need to book. R30 for visitors. Plants and seeds will be on sale. For more information, contact Glenda on 021 531 5713 or email info@capehorticulturalsociety.co.za.
Saturday 31 August Saturday 7 September V Mowbray: Dylan Bickerstaffe, UK Egyptology lecturer and author, is presenting a series of four lectures, “Royal Ladies of the New Kingdom”, at the day-school event at the Egyptian Society of South Africa. The event starts at 08:45 at St George’s Grammar School, Mowbray. Tickets are R185 for members and R195 for visitors. For more information, call 021 976 3764. V Constantia: Join the Meridian Hiking Club on the Spilhaus Buttress hike. A head for heights and scrambling ability are required. The fee for non-members is R40 per person. To book, send a WhatsApp to 072 901 3930. V Rondebosch: Join in the White Road Railway-line spring clean event at White Road,
V Southfield: Southfield Primary School’s annual Food Fair will “visit” landmarks of the world, with food stalls representing famous landmarks from across the globe. There will be music, hip hop dancers, acts, games, and flea market stalls. Highlights on the day will include the first Mr and Ms Southfield Primary pageant and the Southfield Potjiemaster potjiekos competition. Vendors are welcome to purchase a flea market table at R150 each. Vendors will only be allowed to sell non-food and non-beverage items. Flea market stalls will operate on a cash-only basis. For more information, call the school on 021 705 6156. V Plumstead: Plumstead Methodist Church will hold its annual fete at Brenda Road, Plumstead (next to Pirates Steakhouse) from 08:30 to 13:00. There will be lots of bargains and plenty of delicious food. For more information, call Celeste on 021 762 2787. Thursday 12 September
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V Claremont: The Huntington’s Association of South Africa support group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 19:00 at Abbott’s College, Greenwood Road, Claremont. For more information, contact Jess Selfe on 082 318 3330, or Bernie on 083 309 4600, or email Jessica@huntingtons.org.za.
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total of 203 hikers and 35 cyclists gathered at Constantia Nek on Sunday 18 August in support of the Take Back Our Mountain safe hike initiative. The 15km trek to the five historic dams on the top of Table Mountain and back again is the 20th time that hikers from across the peninsula have united since the formation of #TBOM in January 2018. Taahir Osman, the founder of the initiative, says he is in awe of the amazing support shown. “I wish to thank the regular Tbommers for their continued support. And a special thank you to the cyclists who came out in their numbers, specifically teams from Team Outcast, Pelican Social and Alpha cycling clubs.” #TBOM was formed in response to the increase in robberies and attacks on hikers and cyclists on the mountains of Cape Town. The initiative aims to raise awareness and put more pressure on authorities to effectively reduce violent crime in Table Mountain National Park. “There is no single solution to our crime challenges, hence the active role of civil society in partnership with the policing and governance authorities of our national parks,” says Osman. In addition to #TBOM core supporters, a team of six Sanparks field rangers were on hand on the day to assist hikers. Sanparks field ranger Nathan Caswell says initiatives like these are invaluable and deserving of support. “We want nothing more than for visitors to our beautiful parks to feel safe. That is our biggest challenge. But we can’t do it without the support of our communities. We need to work together.” Sanparks also facilitated access for hikers to the Waterworks Museum located on Table Mountain, between the Woodhead and Hely-Hutchinson reservoirs. Sanparks ranger Aslam Levy gave a brief talk on the history of the five dams, with the oldest, Woodhead Reservoir, dating back to 1894. “These dams are part of our heritage, all of us. Back then there weren’t any fancy machines to do the work for them. Elbow grease built these dams. The blood, sweat and tears of our ancestors built these dams. It is the responsibility of every person here to protect them,” he said. The sunny weather on the day reflected hikers’ good spirits. Alawia Brown, who was mugged in March last year, says the hikes arranged by #TBOM gave her the chance to do what she loves, and to feel safe doing so. “I won’t let a bad experience stop me from hiking. I love being on the mountain, breathing in the fresh air, taking in the beauty of nature.” Hiker Shoaib Kathrada of Cape Town says initiatives like these are fantastic. “It is a wonderful opportunity for families to ex-
Hikers and cyclists at Constantia Nek on Sunday 18 August, in support of the Take Back Our Mountain safe hike initiative. plore the mountain together. It also shows what can be done if we stand together.” Another hiker Monique Visser says it is a great way to spend a Sunday morning. “My boyfriend is one of the #TBOMB core supporters so I try to join every second hike. Today I invited my work colleague along. It is just a nice way to spend time with family and friends. You can pack a picnic and make a whole day of it.” Jackie Carnow, a teacher at Lavender Hill High School, says hiking is a way for her to
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n May 5, last year a stray bullet hit Nathaniel Hendricks (14). A day later, the Tafelsig learner was pronounced brain dead. “I just went blank when the doctor told me,” says his mother, Natasha. After speaking to her pastor, she decided to donate her
son’s organs, saving five other lives. One of the children he saved was a sevenyear-old boy. “Nathaniel’s heart went to a little boy. I was told he had been confined to his bed for most of his life. I had the joy of seeing Nathaniel run around for 14 years. I wanted his mommy to experience the same joy,” she says. On Friday 23 August Natasha and a group of children who had received skin and
organ transplants welcomed Spinnekop, aka Eric Kevin Nefdt, at The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital to raise awareness on the skin donor crisis, Nefdt had been running for the past 37 days from Lüderitz to the hospital X all while wearing a Spiderman suit. Samantha Nicholls, the executive direct-
or of the Organ Donor Foundation, says a human skin graft is a critical component needed to save the lives of burn patients. She says it is extremely difficult to obtain consent from the families of deceased donors but she encourages all South Africans to say ”yes” to organ and tissue donation. V To register as a donor, go to odf.org.za.
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Red Cross gets an upgrade to better fight cancer The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital will celebrate the official opening of its upgraded oncology-haematology unit on Thursday 29 August. The upgrade and expansion provide a safer environment, added comfort and privacy for the 2 000 chi ldren admitted and 5 000 outpatient visitors. Established in 1967, the unit provides
the only fully functioning children’s stem cell transplant service for indigent patients in Sub-Saharan Africa. The unit has a survival rate of 73% which compares favourably to those achieved by better-resourced units in high-income countries. V For more information visit www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za.
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urning the export fruit and vegetable industry on its head is Rondebosch resident Uzair Essack, a finalist in the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year competition. In just three years, the 27-year-old B Com student has built a global export business called Cape Crops with a customer base in 23 countries. The entrepreneur says he didn’t just wake up one morning and decided to sell fruit. “One business led to another until I eventually was airfreighting pineapples to Saudi Arabia. I saw the potential and decided to grow the business in which money literally grows on trees,” says Essack. Utilising tech-savvy and innovative marketing strategies, Essack has engineered a fresh approach to the traditional fruit and vegetable sales model. Upfront payment is one of these strategies. All his farmers are paid a fixed price, upfront in cash before the produce leaves the farm gate. “I want the farmer to focus on producing the freshest and highest quality produce and not have to worry about when he’ll get paid, which is traditionally 60 to 90 days later. “I get a cash discount, which immediately makes me more competitive and I get first choice of the produce.” Technology is another huge factor in the success of Cape Crops. Essack is one of the only fruit exporters to use social media to communicate with his customers. His weekly WhatsApp broadcasts and e-newsletters showcase what produce he has available and at what price. He also uses these platforms to let his farmers know what produce his customers are looking for. This has proved to be extremely successful and cost-effective. He also believes in formulating tailor-
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he Walking with Brandon Foundation (WWBF) is doing excellent work in the area of neurological rehabilitation. So much so that it has become necessary for the foundation to relocate to bigger premises on the first floor of the Riverside Mall in Rondebosch in September. According to Mark Beack, chairperson of WWBF, people are contacting the foundation weekly to join the programme. To accommodate the growing numbers, it has become necessary to vacate the space at the Sports Science Institute which it has occupied until recently. “We will be taking our equipment with us, and acquiring a few new pieces so that our patients will continue to benefit from our worldclass 60-minute sessions at our new premises,” says Mark.
“We have trained a passionate and committed team, and have created a facility where we have seen our patients make astounding progress in terms of their therapy,” he says. The Beack family founded WWBF in 2015 after Brandon, their son, was paralysed in a gymnastics training accident in 2012. The family realised there was a huge shortage of outpatient neurological rehabilitation facilities in South Africa at the time. After 18 months of combining alternative and conventional forms of rehabilitation such as training with a personal trainer, acupuncture, homeopathy, gymnastics training, inversion therapy, psychotherapy, massage, and reflexology Brandon’s recovery exceeded all expectations. Today he participates in local
paralympic sporting events and represents South Africa at international meets too. In March this year he participated in the Toyota SASAPD National Championship, and in the Swiss Grand Prix Nottwil, the Arbon – Daniela Jutzeler 2019, as well as the Arbon – Swiss Nationals 2019. Mark says they are excited about the prospect of making a difference in the lives of so many more people with neurological disabilities at their new facility. “When we embarked on this journey in 2015, we never imagined we would be impacted by so many wonderful people in such a positive way,” he says. “Our clients have become more than just patients, they have become family, partners; people with whom we have fostered relationships for life.”
Police station warns of scammers NETTALIE VILJOEN Claremont police station has issued a statement, asking residents to be aware of a group of suspicious people roaming the area, pretending to work for the City of Cape Town in an attempt to gain access to homes. According to Claremont station commander, Colonel Maree Louw, many cases of theft have been reported in the past two months. “The perpetrators are targeting elderly people in the Claremont area,” Louw says. Complainants told of how they had been taken in by people, carrying a pen and a clipboard, who knocked on their doors and presented a fake City of Cape Town ID. “According to reports, homeowners were told that they were there to check if all of the electrical plugs were working. They then asked the homeowners to switch the main power supply on and off,” says Louw. As soon as their backs were turned, the
perpetrators proceeded to steal small appliances like cellphones, iPads and laptops. “The homeowners only discovered the theft after they had left,” says Louw. She warns homeowners not to let anyone into their homes without verifying their identification with the City first, or they could call the sector commander in their area to assist with verification. Sharon Cottle, the Mayco member for corporate services, reminds residents that fraudsters often pose as City employees and target unsuspecting Capetonians as part of their scams. Residents are urged to take note of the following: . City employees must have a City identity card with a staff number and photo; . City employees will produce official City of Cape Town letters which will always include the name of the department, along with the City telephone numbers which residents can call to verify the work to be un-
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on’t mimic men. If you want to tate how you do your job. Rather, lead, then focus on your own think about where you can add value, uniqueness. You will be memorable where you can learn more and what because you are different.” more you can do in your role. Don’t Strong words from Ariella Kuper, wait for AI to take your job. Be prowho knows a lot about leading in a active now. Collaborate more and male-dominated space – she is conwork across functional silos to learn sidered to be South Africa’s leading new skills.” female auctioneer and is the founder Thato Kgatlhanye is one woman of Solution Strategists, an online who has certainly added value auctioneering platform specialising though this approach. This young enin maritime assets. trepreneur has even drawn the attenKuper was addressing the audition and admiration of Bill Gates for ence of the 20th annual Women in her product which combines recyBusiness Conference at the UCT cling and solar technology. ’ Graduate School of Business, held in Her company, Rethaka, makes partnership with P&G, on Friday 16 school backpacks out of recycled August. plastic bags. Each backpack includes The conference convened excepa solar light, which charges as chiltional women who are disrupting indren walk home from school. Then dustries and spearheading innovathey can use the light when the sun tion across a variety of sectors. Over has set – this is much needed espethe day they shared their journeys, cially for children in rural areas who discussed their challenges, and ofstruggle to do their homework withfered insights into how women are out access to electricity. harnessing the power of the digital A panel discussion at the 20th annual Women in Business Conference at the UCT Graduate School of Business. “My business is based on the fact revolution to change the world for that I have empathy for people. Busithe better. Riccardo Cele from P&G debunked some petuate them,” said Cele. “For there to be ness needs to be more than making money, Kuper added that her business success myths about women at work, most notably lasting change, companies need to re-wire it needs to be a driving force for doing good,” was built on turning raw data into intelli- that tech, finance and engineering are male their talent systems, create equal opportuni- she said. gence. She said that moving a traditional dominated areas. Ultimately, it is up to everyone to do what ties and broaden their definition of leaderauction space online took female intuition There is a perception that one of the rea- ship.” Mechell Chetty, vice president of HR they can to move the dial on equal opportuto really think through what clients want sons there are not enough women in STEM, at Unilever Africa, echoed the sentiment nities. Many speakers observed that even if and to give them the best service and value is that there are not enough women in the that women need to stay open to the opportu- more women are included, the tone of an orbased on the data available. pipeline for leadership roles in these areas. nities presented by the fourth industrial rev- ganisation may still be a male one, making “Know your target audience,” she ad- But, in fact, 50% of scientists and engineers olution and be ready to overturn stereo- it difficult for women to truly participate. vised. “Use digitisation to your advantage. seeking employment are women and the da- types. Ntloko summed this up succinctly by offerMost importantly, don’t stagnate – keep ta shows that women have more advanced “Try to imagine a world where technology ing her perception of diversity and incluadapting.” degrees than men in these areas, in over 100 enables you. Don’t be afraid of it – embrace sion. “Diversity is being invited to the party. The conference also examined a more per- countries. However, women only make up it,” she said. She also offered some cautiona- Inclusion is being asked to dance,” she said. sonal side to the challenges women face in 28% of actual employment in these fields. ry words. Her advice for women – don’t wait to be the working world. Ntyatyambo Ntloko and “Data breaks these myths, but people per“Don’t rely on your job description to dic- asked. “If you want to dance, then dance.”
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BOOK WEEK
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hildren had the chance to rub, well, book corners with National Book Week’s (NBW) official mascot, Funda Bala, at Cavendish Mall on Saturday 24 August, and at Tygervalley Centre on Sunday 25 August. A life-sized book, Funda Bala, which means ”read, read” in Nguni and Sotho, made an appearance at Exclusive Books stores to mark the launch of the #buyabook campaign X one of the cornerstones of South Africa’s reading awareness week, celebrated during the first week of September. This year, the #buyabook campaign is once again supported nationally by Exclusive Books and Bargain Books. All South Africans are encouraged to #buyabook from the select list of titles which also include books in indigenous languages, to donate. According to the South African Book Development Council (SABDC), 58% of homes in South Africa do not have a single leisure reading book. “We cannot promote reading to book-scarce communities. While libraries, both in the communities and schools play a vital role in ensuring good reading material is available, books in homes will make the difference,” says Elitha van der Sandt, chief executive officer at SABDC. “Being surrounded by books at home matters because books enhance lifelong cognitive competencies well beyond the usual impact on literacy and numeracy.” NBW, driven by the department of arts and culture, was
launched in 2010 in response to a study commissioned by the development into the book reading habits of adult South Africans. The study revealed that just 14% of South Africans actively read, while 73% of adult South Africans claimed not to be interested in books. “By supporting the #buyabook campaign, you are giving a child the timeless gift of owning their own little treasure. It allows all of us to share the magic of stories and books with the children, youth and adults alike.” The campaign goes beyond just putting books into the hands of children. Together with the department of arts and culture and the department of library services in the provinces and various municipalities, NBW will host 10 Indigenous Language Reading Festivals in far off communities. The books, which cost R20 each, can be donated at the till and dropped in the book bins displayed at the stores. The campaign ends Saturday 8 September. The donated books will be collected from all participating stores and shared with reading promotion projects around the country who donate it to homes. Books will also be donated in the provinces hosting the reading festivals. Funda Bala will meet and take pictures with children at the Exclusive Books store at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 31 August at 11:00. V For more information, visit www.sabookcouncil.co.za
National Book Week’s mascot, Funda Bala, entertained children at the Exclusive Books store in Cavendish Mall on Saturday 24 August.
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SUBSTANCES
Illegal liquor trade under siege SAMANTHA LEE @Samantha_Lee121
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ith the illegal liquor trade on the Cape Flats constantly under siege by authorities, many mothers still take the risk, knowing well the consequences. With police constantly reporting on arrests and confiscations, especially from female traders, little has worked to discourage the continued illegal sale of liquor. Lindsey Pietersen, a single mother of two says she had been involved in the trade her entire life, having taken over the “business” from her father. “My father owned a licensed outlet in Strand. When we moved (to the northern suburbs) he continued to serve from the premises in Strand. Many people knew he ran a liquor place and would often come to our house to see if they could buy any here or if he could organise anything for them,” she says. “There came a time when he would start taking orders and delivering to their homes or having them pick it up at our house.” Eventually, the Strand outlet closed down due to the family’s financial situation, she says, however they continued to trade from their home until the stock had been cleared. Struggling to find another source of income, her father used his connections to obtain more liquor for sale. “My father said he wouldn’t continue for much longer. He only wanted to get back on his feet but the continued pressure and the constant demand meant people constantly knocking on our door. Sometimes in the middle of the night. It became a cycle that he could not break,” she says. Years later, she took over the business run from a wendy house on their property. “I had only one child that time. The father was not in the picture and I needed to make
ends meet. I needed to provide. The money was better than any retail job I could find. It was about providing for my family,” she says. While she has since moved away and left the business behind, she says she understands the circumstances some face. “It is easy to judge us for turning to crime. I knew the consequences, I would pick up the newspaper and see people being arrested or fined, but at that time, all you can think about is survival. That is what it was for me, survival. It was dangerous, not knowing if you would be next, being robbed and not able to report it or having to lie. But I needed to put my family first,” she says. Another trader, known only as Benita, says she has a licensed outlet which started as an illegal trade from her home. “This is a market that is competitive. People want to outsell others and it is dangerous. Where I live, many sell to children and some sell at all hours of the night. They make more money that way so that means you have to compete somehow. And often there is no choice but to do the same,” she says. Benita has since moved to another location and obtained a liquor license. She says she also joined the trade to provide for her children. “I was in an abusive relationship. My children were going to be taken from me if I left. I needed to do something. I started from my house selling beers. I bought them from the local shop and sold them for more expensive, but people bought because I was the only one who had. There is a culture of drinking that people can’t live without,” she says. Liquor is a legal substance, hence the stigma attached to the illegal sale thereof is less than that of dealers selling other substances. However, the lasting effects and consequences of liquor consumption are underrated. Unregulated trade also results in easier access, misuse and this leaves room for further
consequences. Albert Fritz, provincial minister for community safety says: “Illegal outlets are unregulated. This often prejudices communities in these areas. Crimes and offences related to the misuse and contravention of liquor regulations are commonly associated with illegal outlets.” “Illegal outlets are primarily regulated by the police as these contraventions are investigated for purposes of criminal prosecution. The Liquor Licensing Tribunal is limited to licensed outlets,” says Fritz. “It must, however, be noted that although the police have regular successes in the closure of illegal outlets, most of these premises operate in a way which makes successful prosecution very difficult. Illegal traders are familiar with the sections in the act which establish ‘prima facie’ evidence of illegal trade and therefore avoid situations in which the police can collect evidence of the act of selling liquor illegally.” Most criminal cases are based on the volumes of liquor found in possession of the suspect and this evidence on its own has proven to be insufficient for purposes of successful prosecution, says Fritz. While the illegal trade is prevalent across Cape Town, many arrests take place in poorer communities, these are where council homes and rental stock are more prevalent. Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi urges residents living in rental stock or council homes to avoid illegal activities. “Beneficiaries of Breaking New Ground (BNG) units are reminded that as property owners, they are responsible for all matters pertaining to their homes, which have become their assets,” says Booi. “Tenants can be evicted from rental units if they are found to be in contravention of the conditions of the agreement of lease; for example rental ar-
rears, unlawful occupation, any form of antisocial behaviour, illegal activities or owning property elsewhere. It is important to note that the police is the lead authority on investigating criminal-related activities and therefore complaints in this regard need to be investigated by them.” In addition to the designated police units, the City also employs its own liquor unit. The unit has come under much scrutiny from the public for its confiscations of liquor, especially over the festive season. “The confiscation of alcohol is one of the most crucial elements in the City’s annual festive season operational plan because of the link between alcohol consumption, anti-social behaviour and compromised safety. The festive season road safety report released earlier this week indicates that nearly 60% of road fatalities in South Africa involve alcohol. In Cape Town, alcohol is listed as the second leading cause of fatal drowning incidents,” says Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, in a statement. Fritz says the regulation of outlets could assist in minimising the behaviour associated with illegal sale. “The White Paper Policy aims to bring a greater number of unlicensed outlets into the regulated space which will enable more effective regulation and greater impact in terms of harm associated with illegal outlets. It is common cause that certain communities find it difficult to have access to legal outlets due to strict zoning requirements. Efforts to engage municipalities to relax zoning legislation have been successful to a certain extent, but discussions in this regard are still in progress.” Police have warned to continue the fight against illegal liquor sales facing arrests for sales, fines and confiscations for those who buy from illegal outlets. To anonymously report illegal sales SMS 35395 or call 0860 10111.
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Civic reps, Safety at malls must activists can be part be addressed of solution A
persistent challenge for Peninsula baboon management is that civic reps misunderstand their role in the humanbaboon conflict. They need to focus on improving education within their communities so that the urban landscape is less attractive to baboons and to relay challenges caused by people and persistent raiding in their suburbs to the Baboon Technical Team (BTT) who will then inform the service provider for the City of Cape Town which will hopefully provide relief. The service provider, Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS) follows the management guidelines which are drawn up together with civic reps, researchers, conservation authorities and other municipal bodies. These guidelines are then approved by CapeNature and a permit is issued to the service provider for the City of Cape Town – currently HWS. HWS then carries out its daily duties within the approved guidelines. Euthanising a baboon is a last but nevertheless legal resort to protect ratepayers from damage and health risks associated with a raiding baboon and does not require approval by any civic organisation nor prior informing of civic reps. Activists suggest that these killings are the mainstay of the current management when in fact they are the exceptions with most baboons being successfully managed by non-lethal means. Only when these non-lethal means fail repeatedly and after having ensured that the causes of the raiding have been mitigated as far as is possible within the existing laws, in addition to educating the public in the affected area, is an animal considered for lethal management. When the public was previously informed before a lethal management decision there were attempts to thwart the capture and transport of these baboons which had negative impacts on the welfare of the baboons, the service providers employees and other road users. It further caused serious emotional damage to the service provider staff, most of which are biologists and chose a career to help wildlife not kill it. So being harassed by the public, abused by them and having them interfere with what is already the worst part of their job is really unhelpful. Civic reps and activists can be part of the solution by educating their ratepayers with the relevant facts that they will glean from biannual meetings with the BTT. Should they seek to exceed their mandate (like demand information on daily management decisions that are approved and legal) and fail to realise their mandate (be educated and then educate the public) then one would hope they would be replaced. You as a ratepayer have the right to engage with your rep on such matters and to raise any inconsistencies or inaccuracies that you feel are being presented in the media. . University of Cape Town Professor Justin O’ Riain is also associated with the Institute of Communities and Wildlife Africa.
The dramatic increase in the number of armed robberies taking place at various shopping centres and malls across the Western Cape is quite concerning. Even more concerning is the number of malls being targeted more frequently than others. However, the most worrisome aspect of these robberies is the fact that some of these malls have shown an utter and complete disdain towards their loyal clients and shoppers. By failing to dramatically increase the number of security personnel, these malls are demonstrating their lack of concern in terms of our people’s safety. Event organisers have to comply with stringent conditions before they are granted permits to host events across the city. One of these stringent requirements includes the appointment of one security officer for every one hundred patrons through our doors. Why on earth would the authorities not impose similar requirements on shopping malls, which obviously generate much more money on a much more frequent basis, than event organisers do? I am horrified to see how the lack of security staff at most of these shopping centres where tenants are paying massive rentals to the owners of these malls. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know that better visibility in terms of security staff would make these criminals think twice about targeting your properties and your tenants. I suggest that shoppers start shopping around for other malls to support if mall owners continue with their stingy approach when it comes to our people’s safety. Spending your money shouldn’t become a matter of life and death, which at present it has become as many of these malls are clearly soft targets for criminals, and the staff and shoppers will be the ultimate victims. ROZARIO BROWN, Mitchell’s Plain
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‘We have to be sensible about our approach’ On Tuesday 13 August president Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Amendment Act into law. My department, having aligned itself to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Brasilia Declaration to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2020, will therefore, support any sensible initiative aimed at achieving this goal. I, therefore, support the strategic intent behind the development of the Aarto Act. However, I have serious concerns regarding the readiness of the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) to implement the Aarto Act. The lack of readiness was apparent when the Aarto Act was piloted in Johannesburg and Tshwane. While I understand that a proclamation still has to be signed by the president before it is implemented in the Western Cape, I am concerned that the premature
implementation of the Aarto Act will have an effect contrary to what is intended. If the RTIA and municipalities are not ready to implement the Aarto Act, it is more likely to lead to a break-down of law on our roads. Furthermore, the idea of creating a central Appeals Tribunal to deal with all appeals relating to fines is ludicrous and unworkable. The City of Cape Town alone issued more than two million fines in 2016. If a small proportion of fines issued around the country are taken on appeal, it would paralyse the system and provide lawless road users with means to escape accountability. Over the coming days, I will be taking up my concerns with my national and local colleagues before deciding on how to proceed. BONGINKOSI MADIKIZELA, MEC Transport and Public Works
Beware of this treacherous crossing I feel the need to bring this unpleasant incident and the traumatic experience I endured at the Steenberg Railway crossing to the attention of the entire community. The railway booms and lights have been faulty for months. My office is situated on the Main Road side of Military Road. On Thursday 15 August the traffic was congested from the railway crossing, right up to Main Road, on both sides of the crossing all day. I delayed going home hoping that the traffic congestion would abate. I eventually left the office just after 18:00. When I arrived at the crossing the lights were flashing, the booms were up and cars were driving over the railway line in both directions. As I attempted to cross slowly, the booms immediately dropped on the roof of my car (a very small Hyundai i10). I reversed thinking a train was approaching, and the boom rolled off the
roof of my car and landed in front, on top of the wipers. I got out of my car and lifted the booms from my car. I was delighted that it was so light (being aluminium) which I did not know at the time. What perturbed me is that there were no security members monitoring the crossing but there was a group of about seven plus security members standing at the end of the station. Not one of them attempted to come to my assistance. I am a senior citizen and the reality of what happened and what could have been, hit home later. I will be contacting the technical department of Prasa to report this incident. I wish to warn other motorists of this horrific experience and to be aware of this treacherous crossing. BERYL MILLER Email
How many spills have we had in the vlei this year? Residents of Marina Da Gama have received yet another alert regarding a sewage spill into the vlei. I have the impression that this must be the fifth or sixth sewage spill since the beginning of May. I might be losing count and the figure could have mounted still further. For clarification how many spills have we had this year? I have not heard why this has been happening so frequently. Oscar Wilde flippantly once said that it was unfortunate to lose one parent, but to lose two seemed like careless. So there are questions that needs to be addressed to the people on the Vlei: . Why has this been repeatedly happening, . Has there been carelessness involved? . Is this a reticulation problem? . Is it that maintenance has not been regularly performed? Whatever the reason, something that has been happening so frequently and has been allowed to happen, it must now stop. The number of times I have looked into our section of the canal and seen the green clumps and immediately identified the thick mat floating in front of us. It has now happened so often that we recognise this at a glance. As a result, the major question arises: Are we in the process of turning the vlei and our canals into a cesspool?
If there is a possibility of this happening I cannot believe that we (and the people who use the vlei) will accept this with equanimity. It cannot be that this is as a result of our recent good rainfall as this used to be a regular winter occurrence. Or have the droughts in the past few been the cause of complacency? We cannot repeatedly say to people: “You use the vlei for outdoor activities at your own risk.” The council cannot proclaim that this
is an area available for outdoor activities with one breath, and then tell us that the very waters that make up the amenity are unsafe for the people of Cape Town to use. I request that our ward councillor investigate this matter and report back to us as soon as possible. We cannot be fobbed off with platitudes any longer. Our health and our livelihoods are at risk. ROSS DEVENISH Email
Aimee Kuhl responds
north of the vlei has been signed. The failing of this pump station was a major contributor to the recurring overflow of sewage into the estuary. In addition to this, an education campaign around illegal dumping of liquids and waste into the canals will commence, while the department of environmental management is exploring the establishment of catchment tanks to be able to redirect sewage in the case of a spill. The department has also consistently applied innovative measures such as enzymes to help break down foreign nutrients for incident management and recently had a drone taking images to find the origins of a spill in the Marina. I can confidently say that the City is doing everything in its power to keep this natural asset healthy. Being located in a densely populated urban space, it will take a joint effort between citizens and government to protect.
Ward 62 councillor Aimee Kuhl reponds: Zandvlei is under increasing pressure from the surrounding area. Illegal dumping into canals that feed into the estuary and increased residential developments with affiliated infrastructure demands are but two examples. To ensure we protect this estuary, which is of value to many citizens, a multidisciplinary team across departments has been created. This team, consisting of high-level management for reticulation, wastewater management and environmental conservation, met with Mayco member Xanthea Limberg and myself at the beginning of the month. At this meeting both preventative and reactive measures to deal with the challenges were discussed. A contract for a multi-million upgrade of a pump station and sewage main to the
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Walkers brave blisters for worthy cause T
he 51st annual Peninsula School Feeding Association (PFSA) Blisters for Bread walk took place in Cape Town on Sunday 25 August. This fundraising initiative has allowed for kids from impoverished schools in the greater Cape Town area to be fed two meals – breakfast and lunch – each day for an entire calendar year. One entry of R60 allows the PFSA to feed 67 kids for an entire day, as a result, R630 000 was raised during this year’s event. Charles Grey, fundraising manager for PFSA, is very happy with the turnout and believes that most of the work that was done in the build-up to the event by all stakeholders, sponsors and key partnerships have led to this event’s success. “We are very delighted with the turnout and believe that it could not have been possible without any of the participants and all our main sponsors and key partners. There is so much that the PFSA can accomplish with the funds raised and with this year’s success we are able to feed at least 1 400 kids
breakfast and lunch for an entire calendar year,” says Grey. The participants were entertained by local musicians, SA Idols winner Paxton Fielies and Sama nominee Jarrad Ricketts. This was done in the form of a free concert after the walk. “In my opinion, I think that this year was the best entertainment we’ve had purely because these two artists were so young and could relate with the kids who are PFSA’s main focus. We have had some challenges with registration and the online entry forms, which we will hope to improve ahead of next year’s event,” adds Grey. Sponsors and partners include People’s Post, TygerBurger, Lucky Star, Sasko and Heart FM. “There is so many organisations and stakeholders that we need to say thank you. The support PFSA has received is overwhelming and we are truly grateful for every contribution, in any form.” Here are a few memorable snaps from the day:
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Daniel Neuberger of Herzlia High (left) scores against Islamia College’s goalkeeper Laa-iq Laatoe, during the interfaith sports day on Sunday 25 August. The day also comprised of netball, chess and debating held at the premises of Herzlia in Vredehoek. Herzlia won the u.19 soccer game 2-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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he eighth annual interfaith sport day between Bishops, Herzlia High School, Islamia College and Springfield Convent took place at the Van Riebeeck sport fields in Vredehoek on Sunday 25 August. “It originated in 2012, where our sports outsource, our soccer coach thought it was a good idea for this little town in Cape Town to showcase to the world that the Christians, Jews and Muslims can come together in harmony,” says systemic head of sport at United Herzlia schools, Tina Brenzel. Initiated as an annual soccer match by Liam Shirley, who coached at both Herzlia and Islamia, the day expanded to include more schools and more codes, which include netball, chess and debating.
“Despite what I have heard and read in the papers about the differences between the two faiths, what surprised me the most was how similar the two sets of boys I was coaching were. What I decided to do was to try and show the children and parents how an outsider might see the two sets of children, despite the fact that they looked a little bit different and spoke a little bit differently, they were all football-mad,” says Shirley. Ebrahim Moerat, sport director at Islamia College says the interfaith tournament spoke to their strategies, especially its expansion to include other codes, and incorporating girls. “We’ve shown this year that there is a lot of potential in the tournament. It is played in a friendly spirit in honour of a learner who has passed on who represented two of the schools,” says Moerat.
The teams played each other in a soccer match every year until the passing of Rohan Bloom. He had been a learner at both Herzlia and then Bishops before he sadly succumbed to a Ewing sarcoma, a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue, in 2016. “Following his passing, I spoke to his father and that’s when we decided to ask Bishops to join it,” adds Shirley. Rod Bloom established the Rohan Bloom Foundation after his son’s passing, explaining that he never wanted his son to become a cancer statistic and looked for a way to honour his legacy. “What I experienced when he was ill, was that there wasn’t a specialised children’s hospice in Cape Town. There was not a place for children who are terminally ill to pass with dignity, which went for the families as well,” says Bloom.
He then approached Paedspal, who is a public-private partnership programme who provide paediatric palliative care to children in the Western Cape. Bloom says that while Paedspal currently offers an outpatient facility where they look after children with chronic illnesses and terminal children, there is no inpatient facility. He hopes that funds will be raised in creating an inpatient facility of this nature, which will then be called Rohan House. Bloom is overwhelmed by the response of the schools in the growth of the interfaith tournament. “It is unbelievable. I remember when you were younger you looked forward to your birthday and you had that day, remember how you felt. It is a special day, which is how I feel, it’s (like) my birthday. It just means so much to me, I feel Rowan’s presence here,” he says.