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Going green The Newlands Nursery welcomed Capetonians on Wednesday 26 February at an open day where visitors were shown the trees available for planting, Spekboom demonstrations were given and staff shared information about the species best suited to Cape Town’s climate. Read the full story on page 3. PHOTO: MIKHAIL MANUEL
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Mapping genome ethics NETTALIE VILJOEN NETTALIE.VILJOEN@MEDIA24.COM
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s incredible as it might seem, an international advisory committee’s impact on the future of the human race is destined to surpass even the length of its name. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Expert Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of Human Genome Editing convened at the University of Cape Town (UCT) last week. The committee was formed in response to Chinese scientist He Jiankui’s announcement in November 2018 that he had edited the genomes of twins just after conception, and that they had been born, making them the first two people ever with edited genomes.
The committee meeting, held from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 February, was the third of its kind since its members – representing a broad range of disciplines, expertise and experience – first convened in Geneva in March last year. Its mission: to formulate a report, advising and making recommendations on appropriate governance mechanisms for human genome editing. Of the 20-strong panel, two are South African: Justice Edwin Cameron, retired Constitutional Court judge and co-chair of the panel; and Jantina de Vries, an associate professor in Bioethics at UCT. Although a sociologist by training, De Vries has, since the start of her career, worked at the interface between science and society. Her PhD was in ethics, and for many years now she has been part of various internation-
al working groups and advisory committees on the ethics of genomics research and biobanking. De Vries says the fact that the committee’s meeting was held in Cape Town is not only significant for South Africa but the continent as a whole. She says, traditionally, voices from the Global South have not really been represented in thinking about or developing guidelines for the conduct of research. “This is evident also in debates about genome editing, where certain perspectives (for instance, liberalist, individualist and Christian) seem to dominate the discussions, with little attention to how other world-views may have a different perspective on the acceptability of these novel technologies.” De Vries says there is some fascinating work by Islamic theorists that suggests that some applications of human genome editing
may be quite acceptable, and scholars in South-East Asian countries like Japan remind us that considerations of solidarity need to be taken seriously in considering the acceptability of these new technologies. “To shift the focus of the debate, it is important that people from a broad range of perspectives are represented. As one of the panel members said during our meeting – we need to create a table that is big enough for everyone to have a seat.” The meeting was attended by 16 members of the panel plus three WHO staff and consultants who support the process. On Monday, representatives from Sickle Cell Disease research and patient communities from various African countries and India shared their views on the governance of human genome editing with the panel. V Continued on page 2.
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SHAVATHON 2020: Shoppers at Vangate mall had a rare moment to rub shoulders and take selfies with the Arendsvlei cast on Saturday 29 February. The actors took part in this year’s Shavathon at the mall. Shavathon is an annual Cansa event held at malls around the country to raise funds and awareness around cancer. Members of the public are encouraged to shave or spray their hair to show their support. The Arendsvlei cast from left; Crystal-Donna Roberts (Janice), Joseph Mitchell (Uncle Johnny), Jody Abrahams (Lionel) and Roberto Kyle (Lee-Roy), pose with their certificates of appreciation from the mall management. PHOTOS: THULANI MAGAZI
Alison Scott had her hands full while painting Roberto Kyle’s hair.
Cansa representative Kyle Bailey sprays Mueez Abrahams’ hair.
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urn it down!” is probably the phrase I say the most. Now there are others that I am intimately familiar with, for example, “put your dishes in the sink” or “pick up your clothes”, or “go bath”, but I have found that none of them are as soul destroying as the first one. And here is why. These three words just don’t seem to have any effect. Or, should I say, a very limited one. It takes a mere five minutes – and I know, because I have timed it – for the volume to mysteriously return or even exceed the original offending noise level. What really gets me, though, is my kids’ stock-standard response to this directive: “What, I can’t hear you?” Well, of course you can’t. And that brings me to the second reason why I loathe uttering these words – the many years of emotional pain and suffering (endured by me) they represent. Before you start thinking that I’m being overly dramatic; sound torture is a thing. Apparently loud music is a type of psycho-
FROM PAGE 1 At the main meeting, presentations were made by several people, including representatives of the San Council, a patient advocate, a disability rights advocate and scholar, the South African government and a South African bioethics scholar. De Vries says, taken together, the resounding message from these presentations was the need to ensure that innovations are affordable and inclusive. “For those of us based in lower- and middle-income countries, that is hardly surprising, but it was a real breakthrough to hear members of the panel based in other parts of the world echo this recommendation,” she says. A lot has been achieved since the committee first met a year ago. The WHO’s registry for clinical research on genome editing (a recommendation made following the panel’s first meeting) is now online, and it already lists more than 90 clinical trials that are using genome editing technologies for research in humans. “We’re still ironing out some issues with the registry, but it’s hugely encouraging that research organisations and industry have come to the table,” says De Vries. The committee also ran an online consultation at the end of last year to seek input on several specific questions that the panel had identified as important. According to De Vries, it received feed-
logical warfare used to break the will of prisoners. Just this past Sunday, for instance, while in the midst of a very rare afternoon nap, I was jolted out of my bed by the sound of Camila Cabello singing “Right now, I’m shameless. Screamin’ my lungs out for ya”. Yip, one of my kids is a teenager, and, yes, her room is right next to mine. Don’t get me wrong, while the AmericanCuban singer’s hit song is a huge improvement on Barney the purple dinosaur’s “I love you, you love me”, it is still not exactly, well, music to my ears. Rather it’s causing a ringing in my ears. And that got me thinking. What if this noise that I continue to hear even after the kids have gone to bed is not just a sign of my rapidly declining mental health? What if it is actually a sign that – after 13 years of listening to shrieks, tantrums and various Power Rangers theme songs (at full volume) – it is time to have my hearing tested? With today, 3 March, being World Hearing Day, I guess there is no better time than
the present. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one billion young people, aged 12 to 35, are at risk for hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sound. According to the organisation’s website, symptoms indicating the onset of hearing loss include a ringing sensation in the ear, known as tinnitus; frequently missing parts of a conversation; or a tendency to increase the volume of television, radio or audio devices. Is anybody else really concerned right now? But, not to worry, I’ve come up with a plan. First, I’m going to download the WHO’s free “hearWHO” app to all our devices. The app allows you to check your hearing regularly and to intervene early in case of hearing loss. And, secondly, I am going to take back (volume) control by confiscating all of the TV remotes. Starting tomorrow. Yes, I know. You’ve heard that one before. - Nettalie Viljoen
back from about 350 people in 28 countries, including several submissions from South Africa. “In our meeting in Cape Town, we discussed the results of this consultation and incorporated key points into our evolving governance framework,” she says. Another online consultation will be run in May. Shortly after its formation, the committee issued a statement, calling on regulatory and ethics authorities in all countries to refrain from approving research on heritable human genome editing until its ethical and social implications had been properly considered. But the possibility remains that unethical researchers and scientists, in a drive “to be first”, could break this protocol. In answer to the question, how concerned should we be, De Vries says this problem is not unlike other problems of rogue entities offering interventions without scientific evidence. “We know that many reproductive clinics across the world offer technologies for which there is little scientific evidence. We also know that in South Africa, patients have travelled abroad for ‘stem cell treatments’ for conditions for which there is no scientific evidence. It is probable this will happen for genome editing also.” She says to prevent such harm from happening, several things will need to happen. An essential first step is regulation – making sure it’s clear what will be permitted
and what will not. “For instance, in South Africa ‘germline’ genome editing – which is editing cells just after fertilisation so that the edits are carried forward into future generations – is illegal,” De Vries explains. A second step is implementation and enforcement – making sure that so-called rogue entities offering treatments or interventions for which there is no evidence, or which are illegal, will be investigated and prosecuted. A third step is public education to promote awareness. “Patients desperate for a cure, for themselves or their children, can become easy targets. Organisations like the Health Professions Council of South Africa and key patient advocacy groups such as Genetic Alliance South Africa need to monitor the activities in this space, providing information about which therapies are legitimate and which ones are not.” Ultimately, De Vries says, these technologies will affect us all, either by inclusion or exclusion. “The sooner we get involved in these discussions here, the more the South African community – which includes the government, the Medical Research Council, researchers, patients and members of the public – will be able to turn these technologies into an advantage.” The panel’s fourth and final meeting will be held in Geneva in September. The committee’s report will be released thereafter.
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Visit to nursery an eye-opener NETTALIE VILJOEN
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id you know that the fever tree gets its name from early explorers who believed the tree, found in the sub-swampy areas of the Northern province, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, caused fevers? Well, neither did Mikhail Manuel. This resident of Newlands was one of many Capetonians who attended the Newlands Nursery’s open day on Wednesday 26 February. Manuel says this anecdote was one of many interesting facts that he learnt while touring the facility. “The fever was actually malaria which they caught from mosquitoes that bred in the marshy habitat,” he says. Something else that stood out to Manuel was how knowledgeable and welcoming Johannes Botes, the manager of the nursery, and the staff were. “Guiding us through the nursery, they were constantly sharing tidbits of information. They were even willing to break off a twig here and there to let us experience what the plants and trees feel and smell like.” Mayco member for community services and health councillor Zahid Badroodien says the nursery provides the City of Cape Town with large trees and vegetative material for greening. It is also responsible for ensuring that tree stock and different types of species are available, as determined by a five-year tree plan. “The nursery has approximately 40 000 plants in stock to the value of R10 million. In addition to growing and greening, the nursery also provides decor for special events such as the Cape Town Jazz Festival, Suidoosterfees, switching on of the festive lights and mayoral events,” Badroodien says. At the open day, visitors were shown the di-
versity of trees available for planting, demonstrations were given on how to grow your own Spekboom and staff shared information about the species best suited to Cape Town’s climate. They were also shown the stock of water-wise species introduced during the drought, such as aloes, other succulents and groundcovers, which are now part of the City’s stock. Manuel believes events like these are instrumental in educating communities, especially the youth, about the importance of investing in trees. “Besides all of the environmental and economic benefits of trees, they are also just really, really beautiful. I think we can all agree that walking down a tree-lined avenue makes us feel more at peace.” Although the event was well supported, he says it is very important that school groups and university student societies be encouraged to attend the next open day planned for June/July. Originally from George, Manuel says he only came to hear about the nursery at the beginning of the year. He says the nursery, located right on our doorstep on the side of the M3, is an incredible opportunity to help combat climate change that will cost residents nothing. “I learnt about it after I started researching how to encourage my fellow residents to plant trees. I discovered that so many of us had no idea that we could request trees from the recreation and parks department to be planted on council ground bordering their properties, for free.” Manuel explains that residents across the Cape Town can log a request with the department, through its Facebook page, to have trees planted in their area. In cases where it might be impossible to plant trees, for example, where footways are
The City of Cape Town’s Newlands Nursery opened its doors to the public on Wednesday 26 February. . PHOTO: MIKHAIL MANUEL too narrow, the City will consider donating a tree to plant in the front gardens of properties. The City, however, cannot maintain all the trees and need residents’ support. “There must be an agreement in place that, once the City has planted the trees, somebody will take responsibility for watering,” Manuel says. Badroodien says planting trees is a vital part of the efforts by the recreation and parks department for Cape Town to be recognised as an urban forest. The Spekboom shoots will be planted at area-based events across the city on World Earth Day, Wednesday 22 April.
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‘Rehabilitation begins with decision to change’ NETTALIE VILJOEN
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hen Elmo Lynch told his “brothers” at Pollsmoor Prison four years ago that soon he wouldn’t be participating in the YMCA’s life skills programme but rather presenting it, they laughed at him. “They told me: ‘My bru, it is not going to happen. You are way too terrible. Stop lying to yourself.’ So I joined in on the joke but I knew that was what I was going to do,” says Lynch. His decision to turn his life around was a gradual process spanning five years – time he spent more in than out of prison. “When you fall into the cycle of re-offending, it is easy to lose hope. And then, on top of that, you are struggling with addiction.” He says the bi-weekly in-prison programme for youth offenders, called Yjustice, was instrumental in showing him he could change. “Two of the guys who presented the programme, I knew them. We used (drugs) together when we were teenagers. The one had been clean for five years, the other for three. And I thought, ‘If they could do it, why not me?’ ” The programme also helped Lynch understand himself better. One YMCA class, in particular, spoke to him. “One of the sessions was, ‘Who am I?’ You tell yourself you are a product of society, the drug-infested community you grew up in. But I started to realise that I should stop using my circumstances and past as a crutch. I had to take responsibility for my own life.” Lynch first went to Pollsmoor in February 2000 on a gun charge. He awaited trial for a year and two months before being sentenced to five years. The then 19-year-old wasn’t too surprised when he landed behind bars. “With all the stuff that I was doing, I knew it was eventually going to happen,” he says. As a little boy growing up in Elsies River, Lynch said he quickly learnt that you either did the punching or became the punching bag. “I grew up with my grandmother. My role models were the gang members.” He started dealing in drugs and stealing copper at the age of 16. “Not many kids of that age could say they were bringing in R600 a week. I could give my grandmother R200 a week, tell her to buy bread and stuff for the house.” When she asked him where he got the money, he told her he earned it working on taxis over the weekends. When he left school in 1999, he graduated to dealing mandrax and using crystal meth. By that time, violence was part of his life. “Elsies River is a warzone, people get
Elmo Lynch, an assistant coordinator of YMCA’s life skills programme at Pollsmoor Prison, says thanks to what he learnt in this programme he could turn his life around. stabbed on every corner. You have to fight back. You have to show the next gangster this is who I am, this is what I stand for.” Once inside prison, it didn’t take long for Lynch to join a gang. “I wanted to make a mark for myself inside prison.” Lynch was released in June 2005. But he says his stay at Pollsmoor had given him a taste of prison life. “I know it sounds insane but I fell in love with that life; I wanted to go back.” Lynch explains that among his fellow offenders he had finally felt like he belonged, that he was part of a family. “I would be out for a month or two, then back in again. Sometimes I was out for just a week. You would live outside and then reoffend to be back with your brothers.” He says it wasn’t like he tried to get caught, he just became more reckless. “I knew, doing what I was doing, I would end up back there.” He says the penny finally dropped one day
when he was returning to his cell after having a visitor. “I walked past an offender. He was just sitting there in his cell, wearing an orange overall, grey hair. And I asked myself, is this going to be me 10, 20 years from now? There I made the conscious decision to turn my life around, to stop using drugs.” According to Lynch, there are two main misperceptions about prison. Firstly, prisons are not just filled with gangsters. “A prison’s doors stand open for everyone. Pastors, teachers, lawyers.” And secondly, prison is not rehab. “Quitting drugs inside prison is not easy with people using around you. But I stayed focused on what I wanted. The next time I saw the life skills facilitator, I told him that when I got out I was coming to work at the YMCA.” When Lynch was released on 19 March 2016, he immediately headed to the YMCA’s premises at 15 Burham Road in Observatory. “When you get out of prison, you are surrounded by fresh air and females. All you think of are drugs, money and wanting to party but I came straight to the YMCA. That is when my life started to change.” The YMCA staff members were shocked when he knocked on their door. “For five years, I had been telling them I would show up, and then I actually did,” he says, chuckling. With the help of the YMCA, Lynch found a place to stay at The Haven (a shelter in Retreat), for six months while he attended Living Hope, a nearby drug addiction treatment facility. Shortly afterwards, he started work at the YMCA as a facilitator and youth worker. Today, he is an assistant coordinator of its life skills programme. He says when interacting with offenders, he follows a tough-love approach. “They have grown up on the streets, you can’t beg them to turn their lives around. You tell them what they need to hear and then it is up to them to do what they will. You can’t change someone else’s life for them.” To fund its outreach youth programmes, the YMCA in Observatory relies on money earned from providing accommodation to travellers (from R285 per night) and access to an on-site gym (at R100 a month) for both residents and non-residents. Its facilities include over 80 single rooms, self-catering units, a cleaning service, a laundry service, a recreational room, and a TV lounge. V To book and support the YMCA, call 021 447 6217 or email reception@ymcacapetown.org.za.
Child commissioner’s massive task KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne The latest cases of child murders in the Western Cape have renewed calls to appoint a Children’s Commissioner. The commissioner will be a first for the country. Interviews with 13 shortlisted nominees were held over three days at the end of February. The provincial legislature received 59 nominations which were whittled down to 15 by the department of social development. However, two candidates withdrew. Gillion Bosman, chair of the standing committee on social development in the provincial legislature, says: “The committee is looking at the experience of each candidate to see if they fulfil some of the functional competencies as outlined in the act. These include the ability to investigate, monitor, research, educate and advise. “We also looked at their ability to manage an office. One of the key aspects we looked at was whether they are able to work with children and if children can relate to them.”
Bosman says the role of the commissioner is to assist the Western Cape government to protect and promote the rights of children. February has been a heart-breaking month for two families whose children were murdered. Tazné van Wyk (8) from Ravensmead was abducted and her body was discovered two weeks later in a stormwater pipe in Worcester. A neighbour, 54-year-old Moyhdian Pangkaeker has since appeared in court in connection with her kidnapping and murder. The death of Van Wyk was still fresh in the minds of everyone when news broke that a seven-year-old Ocean View girl, Emaan Solomons was shot and killed in gang crossfire on Tuesday 25 February. Bosman says the incumbent’s first task should be to look at the increase in child murders in the province. He says now that interviews are done, the committee will finalise its report. “The report will then go to (provincial) parliament for adoption and will then be sent to the Premier for appointment,” explained
Bosman. Premier Alan Winde condemned the killing of the two girls. “We cannot for a moment give up fighting to make this province safer for everyone who lives in it, but especially for our most vulnerable.” Bosman reiterated the premier’s sentiments: “I think it is useful to have an additional layer of protection when it comes to making sure that children’s rights are protected. The commissioner will act as an ombudsman to ensure that the rights of children are protected and will be able to take complaints from members of the public including children,” he says. Winde indicated in his State of the province address, that budgetary provision was made to set up the commissioner’s office. The exact date of when the candidate will be appointed has not yet been established. “I look forward to meeting with the new Children’s Commissioner as soon as they are appointed, to establish how we can best work together to ensure that children in this province are kept safe,” concluded Winde.
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UPCOMING MUSO’S WORK IT: On Saturday 28 March, more than 50 learners from five schools in the Western Cape will gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to participate in this year’s first of four music and careers workshops presented by The Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s (CTIJF) sustainable training and development programme. This year, Grade 10 to 12 learners from Bergvliet High School, Belhar High School, Hawston Catapult Foundation Music School, Pneumatix Performing Arts Academy, and Worcester Senior Secondary School have be chosen to participate in the programme. Pictured are learners from Bergvliet High School.
On Wednesday 26 February at 23:00 three suspects were arrested for robbing a Rondebosch store. WO Lyndon Sisam, a spokesperson for Rondebosch police, says the store’s cashier was counting money behind the counter when a man entered the store and requested five boxes of cigarettes. Sisam says in the police report filed, the cashier said he took out the cigarettes and placed them on the counter. “Suddenly two other suspects joined him inside the shop and it was clear that they were together,” says Sisam. According to the report, the first suspect made as if he wanted to pay for the items when the second one leaned over the counter and grabbed the money. The other suspect grabbed the five boxes of cigarettes from the counter. “The cashier immediately called for one
of his colleagues in the shop to come and help. A fight ensued as the cashier was trying to stop them from escaping with the money and the cigarettes,” he says. The suspects managed to escape after threatening them with a knife. The cashier closed the shop’s door, but one of the suspects picked up a brick, lying outside the shop, and threw it through the shop’s glass door and ran away. A Groote Schuur Improvement District security witnessed the incident and called the police. A shift commander, Sgt M Sanqela of Rondebosch police arrived within minutes and, with the help of the cashier, they were able to arrest all three suspects aged between 22 and 31 years. The suspects, charged with business robbery and malicious damage to property, were detained at Rondebosch police station.
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The Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) will host a national conference aimed at increasing access and improving quality of Grade R and early childhood development (ECD) programmes in South Africa. The conference taking place from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 July in Cape Town will showcase the best practices of Grade R and ECD across South Africa. The conference targets delegates representing government departments, donors and grant makers, ECD non-profit organisations, Grade R teachers at primary schools and ECD centres, ECD
teachers and managers, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges and universities. Space will be limited to 200 delegates. CECD director Prof Eric Atmore says since only a small number of children are in quality Grade R and ECD programmes, it is imperative that effective programmes are put in place and that access to these programmes is increased and the quality improved. “This will be enhanced if providers throughout the country are able to share their experiences of Grade R and ECD and commit to working together,” says Atmore.
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Information Statement: • The reasoning for the proposed granting of a long-term right to use, control, or manage the relevant asset – is as follows: Over and above the continued sport and social use of the land as a golf course, the Rondebosch Golf Course provides a vital ecological service, given that it manages more than 75 different bird species, indigenous trees and shrubs. It also serves as an urban stormwater management area as it offers flood control in this low-lying area by controlling the confluence of two rivers, namely the Black & Vygekraal, thus preventing flooding. • The expected benefit to the municipality, which may result from the granting of the right: The existence of the golf club would be of substantial benefit to the local community as it enhances security, ensures the accessibility of the parkland area and contributes to employment at no cost to the City. Sports and recreations also positively contribute, to other spheres of life, for example, education, crime, nation-building, and international relations. • The expected proceeds receivable by the Municipality resulting from the granting of the rights: The expected proceeds include the rental income receivable, profits derived from tourism, and it would drive substantial investment into resort developments, which lead to job creation. • The expected gain or loss, which will be realised or incurred by the Municipality from the granting of the right: The City will continue to save operational and maintenance costs, as well as, retaining a well-maintained asset. For further details of the transaction contact Magda Murray, tel 021 400 4028 or email magda.murray@capetown.gov.za between 08:30-15:00 on weekdays. Any comments/ objections to the proposal must be submitted in writing, together with reasons, to the above email or COCT, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8000 attention Magda Murray, Property Management before or 9 March 2020.
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ednesday 25 Februand homes to a four-legary marked World ged friend or two, if it is Spay Day. within their means, and Mayco member for if they can honour the safety and security, JP commitment to offer a Smith, paid a visit to the lifelong home to a dog or Cape of Good Hope SPCA cat in need,” he says. adoption centre in The City deals with aniGrassy Park. mal welfare matters on a The reason for his visit number of fronts: was twofold: to raise . The by-law stipuawareness on responsilates the number of pets ble pet ownership and to that any one person may show his support for the keep, as well as the condiCape Animal Welfare Fotions under which those rum’s (CAWF) drive to pets must be kept; home more pets. . It empowers law enSmith, a patron of the forcement to act on nuiCAWF, says the City’s JP Smith during his visit to the sance complaints as well law enforcement unit is Cape of Good Hope SPCA adoption as dog attacks; tasked with the enforce- centre. . It takes action in conment of the Animal Byjunction with animal law, which in turn makes animal welfare welfare agencies in cases of animal cruelty; one of the department’s many pressing con. It impounds animals that are deemed cerns. dangerous or are being abused; “Cape Town has a booming animal popu. It encourages pet registration via the lation as the many appeals for pet adoption City’s website to help keep a record of Cape attest to, but also the many litters of puppies Town’s pet population; and kittens that are born each year – often . It runs an online pet finder tool, to help with no real prospect of a loving home or se- reunite pet owners with their furry friends cure future,” says Smith. (http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/LostThis year, the City will partner with the PetsOnline/Pages/Home.aspx); and CAWF to help raise awareness on issues . It funds mass animal sterilisation camsuch as ensuring pets are spayed to prevent paigns that are conducted by various aniunwanted litters; keeping only the recom- mal welfare agencies under the umbrella of mended number of pets as outlined in the the CAWF. by-law; ensuring pets do not roam the The City has paid for a total of 10 376 pet streets; and ensuring they are properly sterilisation procedures since 2013. cared for, fed and up to date with their vacciSince the beginning of the year, the law nations. enforcement department has impounded 89 It will also support an adoption drive in animals and issued 31 notices for contraventhe run up to World Animal Day on Sunday tion of the Animal By-law, totaling R25 600. 4 October. They’ve also attended to 92 complaints and “I call on Capetonians to open their hearts opened 41 dockets for further investigation.
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orget DC’s Legends of Tomorrow; the Protea Legends proved to be the real superheroes when the 11 professional cricket players gave of their time to raise awareness of young developing cricket talent during the Sasfin Cape Town Sixes held last month. More than 100 teams participated in this year’s three-day amateur sports event held at the Western Province Cricket Club in Rondebosch from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February. The tournament, billed as the biggest sixes tournament in Africa, is open to everyone who would like to enter a team. Besides the junior leagues (schools and junior clubs), there was also a corporate cup (for businesses to enter) and six-a-side soccer and tag rugby. But, as always, the star of the tournament was the professional cricket team called Protea Legends who competed against different teams in matches spanning the three days. The squad of 11 players, namely: Nantie Haywood, Wayne Tharrat, Pierre Fourie, Darren Green, Brett Shultz (manager), Johann Louw, Ryan Bailey, Martin van de Merwe and Renier Lourens, took turns to run out on the field as rolling substitutes in the six-aside format. Their biggest match by far, however, was the showdown against the #HitPovertyForASix team, made up of six celebrities on Sunday. The celebs – including Meyrick Pringle (SA Legend), Jonty Rhodes (SA Legend), Ryan Marron (West Indies fielding coach), Ryan Christian (Hit Poverty for a Six), Nik Rabinovitz (comedian), Rob van Vuuren (comedian), Sean Young (Cape Town Sixes), Martin Tucker (Cape Town Sixes) and Aubrey Martyn (manager) – took on Protea Legends. Predictably, Protea Legends won by three runs.
But the real winner was Hyacinth Primary School in Lentegeur. Sasfin donated R240 for every six hit in the match to JP Duminy’s latest project, #takeasquarecampaign, dedicated to upgrading a school field, requiring 2 000m² of grass, at the school. There were 17 sixes in the 12-over game. Duminy played a match on the Saturday before flying off to the United States of America (USA). At the tournament, he expressed the urgent need for more events of this kind and the backing from the government and corporates. “We are trying to uplift our communities and the game of cricket. But we need infrastructure, nets and facilities, in the rural areas as well, and we need people to buy into our vision. “We also need a focus on coaches and to give them enough support to develop those players. If we do that we will see kids coming out of their communities, making something of themselves. Thank you, Sasfin, for investing in this amazing opportunity,” Duminy said. As part of the initiative Hit Poverty for a Six, the Protea Legends coached 26 pupils from Ukhanyo Primary School, in Masiphumelele, on the Sunday. The young players participated in a coaching session in the nets with Pringle, Schultz, Haywood and Martyn, and a separate fielding session with Jonty Rhodes. Ryan Christian, a spokesperson for Hit Poverty for a Six, says it’s been a privilege to witness and be part of the amazing work done in sports development. “Originally, the 2 000 Ukhanyo learners only had one PT teacher and limited facilities. Now, with the support of former cricketer Vince van der Bijl and his MasiCorp750 initiative, the school has a grow-
ing sports programme.” Van der Bijl explains: “When we started, there were no fields, no kit, nothing. Now we have 19 coaches and eight sports (of which seven are played by girls to help with gender non-discrimination).” Van der Bijl says the purpose of the project is to build a rainbow nation. “It’s about bringing residents together to build a new South Africa. At the moment our country is torn and it requires healing, which will be achieved by the next generation.” The junior leagues, held on the Friday, was
won by Western Province Cricket Club (u.11) and Big Oaks (u.13). Michael Sassoon, CEO of Sasfin, concludes: “Seeing South African Legends, teachers and coaches come together to raise awareness of the rising talent in this country has made the time, effort and investment completely worthwhile. This is how we can make an impact, by coming together. As Jonty Rhodes said in his coaching, ‘Just one run can make the difference in a World Cup’.” V To donate to the BuyASquareCampign, go to https:// www.givengain.com/cause/7732/campaigns/17545/.
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hina’s halt on the import of all live and fresh products in January, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus), has thrown West Coast fishing communities into crisis. Reliant on the income from the export of West Coast Rock Lobster to China (which traditionally purchases up to 95% of the local total allowable catch of 1 084 tons), small scale fishers have seen the international price drop from the usual $30 to $40 per kilogram to a meagre $10 to $20. Shamera Daniels, chair of the West Coast Rock Lobster Association (WCRLA), says that the price was as low as $0 four weeks ago when the association first engaged with the department of environment, forestry and fisheries (DEFF) on ways to support fishers affected by the dramatic drop. The direct financial loss to rights holders is estimated at R257 million ($17 million). But Daniels says it is suspected the final number will end up being much higher. “This is only what right holders stand to lose. At this stage, we are not able to quantify the losses in income to factory workers and fishermen on the boats.” She explains that WCRLA follows mini-
mum wage requirements. Over and above that, fishermen earn a commission per kilogramme of lobster they pull. “So the less they catch, the less they earn. Then there is the rippling effect it will have on the people working in the packing and processing factories – and the shops in the communities. There is huge concern that the income of fishing communities will be drastically reduced this year,” she warns. Just over a week ago, DEFF announced that it had extended the West Coast Rock Lobster season “in the hope that those most affected by the current drop in sales, will have time to make up for their losses”. Barbara Creecy, minister of environment, forestry and fisheries, said: “The department is concerned about fishers and communities who have been adversely affected by this unexpected international event. Following consultation with the sector last week, we have decided to extend the nearshore fishery in the Western Cape until June and the Offshore and Northern Cape fisheries until September.” In addition, DEFF allowed the amendment of permit conditions so that fishers in both WCRLA and line fish sectors will be able to land their catch over weekends. The season, which usually stretches over
four months, was supposed to close at the end of March. Daniels explains that the extension gives rights holders leeway in terms of their catching strategy. “They may want to wait a month or two before taking their lobster out of the water to see if anything shifts (on the international front) or they may take the view to get it out of the water now. Some of the factories are freezing the lobster. It is an individual decision.” Daniels says it is difficult to predict what will happen next. She says, unofficially, market sources have indicated that China might lift its halt on imports in three months’ time, but there is no way of knowing for sure. “We are competing with other lobster exporting countries who are now also looking for alternative markets. For example, Australia also usually exports 95% of their catch to China. Supply and demand dictate that the price could go lower.” At a consultative meeting held with DEFF and stakeholders on Friday 14 February, WCRLA requested that the season be temporarily closed down. However, there was no consensus on this appeal. Daniels says the reason for their request was twofold. “The closure would have meant that the scientific management meas-
ures, put in place to rebuild the resource, would be met and it would also have given the market time to recoup.” She says there are people, desperate to put food on the table for their children, willing to sell at $10 to $20/kg. But, she warns, they should think long and hard before accepting this low price. “Before right holders even see the money in their pocket, they will still have to pay the fixed processing and catch fees. Selling at this low price is not viable.” The possibility also exists that the international market will become accustomed to paying $10/kg. “We need to be careful that, as an industry, we don’t devalue our lobster. We need to ensure that we maintain the price of $30 to $40/kg in the future,” Daniels says. DEFF has encouraged rights holders to explore alternative markets, including the local market, and to continue exporting frozen tails, albeit for a lower price than would normally be obtained for live lobster. Daniels says that the difficulty is that they are not yet sure what local restaurants’ appetites are going to be. “Will they be willing to meet export prices? And if they do buy it at a lower than usual price, there is no guarantee that restaurants will pass it on to the consumer.”
Former cricketers in action
‘Break the chains of pain’
Cricketers Nazeem White, Rodney Malamba, Lefty Ngece and Anwell Newman will for the first time in their cricketing careers don the Proteas colours. They can be seen in action in the first Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Cape Town. The tournament kicks off on Wednesday 11 March and the final will be on Tuesday 24 March at Newlands cricket ground. There are 11 cricketing nations participating in the over 50s tournament, including England, the West Indies, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, In- Dave Callaghan in his dia, Pakistan, Wales, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Dave Callaghan is the captain of the South African team. The tournament is being arranged by the Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA), an ancillary member of Cricket South Africa (CSA) whose mission is to keep older cricketers in the game. “As headline sponsor last year, we had the opportunity to support the formation of veterans cricket in South Africa and by investing in this World Cup we can give back to a sport South Africans enjoy,” says Arthur Case, Evergreen Retirement Holdings brand ambassador. “We are calling on our communities to fill the stadiums as our cricket legends deserve our support. It is also a really good opportunity to see some of the greatest cricket players of South African and world cricket take the stage.” The SA veterans squad is being coached by fast bowler and legend Allan Donald and former Proteas internationals include Louis Koen, Pieter Strydom, Henry Williams and Alan Dawson. “The competitive edge is still there in our squad of 16,” said Callaghan, former EP and Proteas all-rounder. “Most of us who hit the ball well in our 20s and 30s can still hit it decently now. Those of us who bowled fast or medium have now turned to spin but there will be some sore bodies. “It’s a fantastic honour to be playing for an official South African team again. None of us imagined we would get this chance, especially a World Cup,” Callaghan said. “We have a strong team on paper and, I can assure you, the boys are already putting in extra work and loading up on their game time to make sure we’re in the best shape possible
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in March.” Tournament organisers have scheduled the pool matches at schools and cricket clubs around Cape Town from Langa to Stellenbosch, including Rondebosch and Wynberg, the old schools of Gary Kirsten and Jacques Kallis. The opening game between Wales and South Africa will be held at Cape Town Cricket Club (CC) on Wednesday 11 March, while defending champions Australia will tackle strongly fancied underdogs Zimbabwe at Claremont CC. playing days. Favourites, India and England, square off at Green Point CC, New Zealand will face West Indies at Rondebosch CC, while Sri Lanka tackle Canada and Pakistan face Namibia at Western Province CC. The third round will be played in and around the Cape winelands of Stellenbosch and Paarl, while the proud cricketing heritage of Langa Cricket Club will be recognised with the hosting of England and Pakistan in round five, as well as in two play-off fixtures. Almost 40 years after his retirement from the game, Barry Richards remains indisputably one of the greatest batsmen to have played the game. Selected by Sir Donald Bradman in his all-time World XI, Richards continues to feature in debate and discussion around the “greatest”. “I love the idea of continuing to play in your 50s, especially with the motivation of a World Cup,” Richards said. “If only it had been around when I was in my 50s! “It is a fantastic concept to keep the greater cricket family together and I’m extremely proud to be an ambassador for the tournament. I’m looking forward to watching some close and competitive games,” he says. Admission is free to all the games and more information is available on the website, www.over50scricket.com. The South African over 50s squad includes Dave Callaghan (Captain), Louis Koen, Alan Dawson, Pieter Strydom, Kenny Jackson, Dave Holgate, Anwell Newman, Neil Fusedale, Rodney Malamba, Mlungisi ‘Lefty’ Ngece, Dave Duncan, Bruce Wilson, Warne Rippon, Brad Player, Nazeem White and Henry Williams. The managment: Allan Donald (coach), Roy Meeser (manager) and Marc Naidoo (physio).
In a desperate attempt to raise awareness on child murders in the Western Cape a Mitchell’s Plain woman chained herself to the gates of Parliament. Venetia Orgill (62) drew public attention on Wednesday 26 February when she stood in chains outside the National Assembly for 12 hours: from 03:00 until 15:00, ahead of the budget speech by finance minister Tito Mboweni. Orgill is a community activist and the founder of Discover Your Power, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that aims to fight drug and alcohol abuse in communities. The mother of five says: “These child murders are so heart-wrenching, it tears you apart, emotionally. I chained myself to stand in solidarity with these broken mothers who lost their voices in their pain. This is me doing my part to raise awareness.” Orgill says she chained herself for 12 hours to signify the 12 disciples of Jesus. “Our kids get taken in light and found in the dark. God wants us to turn that around,” says an emotional Orgill. She says she chose this specific day to get the attention of the members of Parliament who attended the budget speech. Orgill’s protest comes in the wake of the murder of eight-year-old Tazné van Wyk, a girl from Elsies River who was abducted and, after a two-week search, found in a stormwater pipe near the N1 in Worcester. Moyhdian Pangkaeker, a neighbour with previous convictions, was arrested in connection with her murder. The murder has been widely condemned. Albert Fritz, provincial minister for community safety, says: “It is the job of our justice system to keep criminals behind bars. If it is true that this suspect, who had previously been convicted and released 11 times, was able to get parole and commit this violent crime, then our criminal justice system has failed our residents. Further investigation is needed into the systemic issues faced in our parole system.”
Just days after Tazné’s murder, another girl was shot and killed in Ocean View. Emaan Solomons was killed in alleged crossfire between gangs. A 31-year-old man was also shot and killed in the incident. Orgill says she used the chains to express how residents feel. “We are all chained by pain and hurt and poverty. That’s why perpetrators can lure our kids with money, sweets and chips.” She believes the murders and violence in the province are a result of the countless social ills that residents on the Cape Flats face. Orgill’s daughter, Fallon, took to Facebook to express her gratitude to her mother: “My mother is everything you would expect. I was raised to always stand up for what I believe in no matter how much it may inconvenience my life, never to back down.” Orgill says she hopes to make everyone aware that it is our duty to not allow these perpetrators into our community. “We allow the courts to say perpetrators can stay in our community by giving them an alternative address. We can no longer keep quiet, we must act,” she says.
Venetia Orgill (62) chained herself to the gates of Parliament to raise awareness on child murders in the province.
Orgill is joined by women who came to support her protest.
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ith enough frills, glitter, sequin, paint and everything in between to line the entire fan walk, the production of the costumes and floats for this year’s Cape Town Carnival are well under way. With a conscious mind of the environmental impact that an event of its magnitude can have, this year sees the team reusing as much as possible while creating the thousands of costumes and props that will be on display. In its 11th edition, the Cape Town Carnival will light up the streets in an explosion of colour and sound in keeping to the “Incredible journey: sounds of South Africa” theme. From a giant eland representing the contributions of the first artists – the San, to the traditional ‘big lady’ redressed in a funky
The Xhosa, Ndebele and Sesotho traditional costumes.
hairstyle, you can expect to see it all – even a gigantic bust of Nelson Mandela all accompanied by 2 000 ecstatic and energetic performers dressed in traditional regalia. This year’s carnival takes place on Human Rights Day, Saturday 21 March along the 1.2km of the Green Point Fan Walk, and organisers expect more than 50 000 people to turn up. Hundreds of workers are busy behind the scenes. Some of them are students who have volunteered their time to put together the show. Levern Dewee is one of them. “The carnival has become such a part of our lives that I cannot imagine my life without it now,” says Dewee. Brad Baard, creative director of the Carnival, says: “South Africa is known worldwide for its rich texture of cross-culture influences – we’re a country with 11 official languages, after all – so it’s little wonder that this year’s theme, which showcases the nation’s incredibly diverse cultures through music,
Some of the colourful art pieces that will bring the theme to life. PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
song, dance and art, will offer up an almighty pattern of interwoven colour, sound, creativity and captivating energy.” Some of the costumes worn by the lead performers will be a traditional Zulu bridal gown, and cultural Xhosa, Ndebele and Sesotho clothing. Baard explains: “The costumes is an acknowledgment of the longevity of cultural influences.” Angela MacPherson, head of float-building for the Carnival, says this year they have gone bigger and better. “Our aim has always been to create joy and unity through creativity, so our workshop activity is particularly evident of the collaboration needed to bring the floats, costumes and puppets to life,” she says. Professor Rachel Jafta, chair of Cape Town Carnival Trust, says the extravaganza creates a great sense of confidence. “What’s beautiful to see is how this process instils a wonderful sense of confidence, pride and purpose in these young people.
Sandiso Racula and Zoleka Mlombile create headdresses.
They leave here with their eyes wide open and their imaginations alive,” says Jafta. Expect to see something different as well with a 50s inspired dance number aboard a float that represents the pulsating Saturday night Sophiatown beer halls and world-famous black South African singers and musicians. Chante Wildeman, lead performer who will be bringing this float to life alongside Unathi Makhambi, says it is a great honour to celebrate this era through dance. “To bring this music alive again after all these years is amazing,” says Wildeman. “This was to them what house music is to us today,” she says. She added that the celebration shows that “we got our soil in us” and that we are all connected through culture, music and dance. “It’s a tribute to our incredible South African music and the energy of that era, infused with traditional African sound and the influence of visiting American musicians – it’s a float that reflects the energy of creativity responding to challenging times,” says Baard. The show will be closed out with the AfroFuture float which represents a vision of what the city of tomorrow could look like. “What the wonder of AfroFuture typifies – as does this year’s overall theme – is that with our incredible diversity, massive talent and potential, South Africa has everything we need to build an amazing future together,” says Baard. People’s Post is one of the media partners of the event. The Cape Town Carnival is a free-to-view public event however seating packages are available. Visit www.capetowncarnival.com to book or for more information.
Kramer’s new musical returns to the Baxter for short season Those who still regret not catching David Kramer’s new musical Danger in the Dark when it first hit the stage late last year, will be glad to hear that it will return to the Baxter Theatre for a short season. Based on Shakespeare’s Othello, this production is a reworking of the hit musical Poison which Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen wrote in the 90s, originally produced by Renaye Kramer. The reworked version has been met with rave reviews and most recently it received four Fleur du Cap nominations for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical (Elton Landrew), Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical (Rushney Ferguson), Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Musical (Eldon van der Merwe and Tashreeq de Villiers) and Chad Baai was nominated as Most Promising Student. The winners will be announced on Sunday 22 March at The Baxter. Set in the underbelly of the Cape Flats, the story unfolds in 1995, when Pamela, a social worker, meets up with Juanita, a friend from her school days. Soon she realises that Juanita is trapped in an abusive relationship with a drug lord and she is desperate to help her friend escape. Pamela is drawn into dark and dangerous places and situa-
tions, yet she perseveres against all odds, for the safety and survival of her friend. Kramer has assembled a stellar creative team and cast of eight lead performers with a chorus of 14, who play a variety of roles, accompanied by a live band. The ensemble is led by Alexis Petersen (Langarm) as Pamela, Rushney Ferguson (District Six – Kanala!) as Juanita, Loukmaan Adams (Aunty Merle, The Musical) as Michael, Elton Landrew (Kat and the Kings) as Poison, Eldon van der Merwe (Fiela se Kind) as Chicco, Tashreeq de Villiers (Satin to Sequins) as Lucky, Edith Plaatjies (King Kong) as Mrs Joseph and Chad Baai (Spring Awakening) as Shawn. Directed by David Kramer with assistant director Grant van Ster, the acclaimed creative team is made up of Camillo Lombard (musical director), Patrick Curtis (set and lighting designer), David Classen (sound designer), Widaad Albertus (costume designer), Kirsti Cummings (videographer) with choreography by Shaun Oelf and Grant van Ster. Danger in the Dark previews at the Baxter Theatre on Monday 9 March, opens on Tuesday 10 March and runs until 28 March. For discounted block or school bookings, fundraisers and charities, contact Leon van Zyl on 021 680 3972 or email him at leon.vanzyl@uct.ac.za or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or email carmen.kearns@uct.ac. za. Ticket prices range from R120 to R195 and booking is now open. Call 086 111 0005 or book online at www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick n Pay stores. There is an age reDavid Kramer’s new musical, Danger in the Dark, will run at the striction of nobody Baxter Theatre until Saturday 28 March. under 12 years.
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doctorate in human movement science. He relocated to Cape Town after his appointed as performance manager for the team. “The best part of the Sevens is competing and measuring yourself against the best in the world. The saddest part is being away from my family for long periods. I have so little time at home, that I don’t have hobbies but prefer spending as much time with my family. I enjoy golf, but don’t have enough time to play,” he says. For Ashley there is no off-season as he always has work to do. “During the HSBC Se-
ries I am always planning and busy with ‘the next’ tournament. “I enjoy all the cities in which we play because of their uniqueness. I don’t dislike any city, it’s a privilege to be able to catch a small part of each country or city we visit.” This year marks his eighth season with the Blitzboks. Despite his busy schedule, he says: “I want to be the best husband I can be and the best father I can be. “To juggle my family and professional lives, I make every moment count and be present in every moment,” Ashley says. He describes himself briefly as a man of God, reliable, trustworthy, a family man and disciplined.
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Upsets order of the day GOOSAIN ABRAHAMS
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psets were the order of the day in the latest round of Western Province Cricket Association fixtures played on Saturday 29 February at the Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch. The three top sides vying for promotion in the First Division A section all suffered surprise defeats. Tygerberg continued their improved form, this time accounting for log leaders Green Point in convincing style winning by 34 runs. Tyger’s all-rounder Jancan Adams shone with the bat (43*) and ball. A fine knock by Ottomans captain Tariq Behardien (85) laid the foundation for their 45 run win over second-placed Primrose. Then it was the turn of veteran spinner Sadiek Davids (4/24) to put the skids under the Roses batsmen as they were dismissed for 138 in reply to Otto-
mans 183. On the third upset of the day, United beat Rylands by 18 runs in a low scoring game. The visitors could only muster 143 /8 in their allotted 50 overs. But Rylands could not get going as they lost wickets at regular intervals with Shaheed Abader (4/26) doing the damage and they were dismissed for 125. All the above results have opened the way Milnerton to enter the race for promotion following their easy 73 run win over Edgemead. In the Premier Division, Bellville upset the more fancied Durbanville side in their derby fixture winning by 60 runs, while Rondebosch remains in the hunt for league honours with a surprisingly easy eight wicket win over UWC. Cape Town was another side that romped to victory, beating Brackenfell by 10 wickets thanks to a fine unbeaten halfcentury (54*) by long-serving opener Willie Hantam. Premier League:
Bellville beat Durbanville by 60 runs. Bellville 228/8 (Marcus Fourie 67, Justin Dill 36, Aaron Smith 29; Nathan Swartz 3/60, Edward Schutte 2/32) Durbanville 168 (Nathan Swartz 37, Hayes van den Berg 34, Jaco Castle 22; Mpilo Njoloza 3/30, Justin Dill 2/29). Cape Town beat Brackenfell by 10 wickets. Brackenfell 96 (Michael Loubser 27, Christiaan Mocke 25; Bradley Petersen 4/13, Matthew Olsen 3/30). Cape Town 98/0 (William Hantam 54*, James Crowson 43*). Claremont beat Strandfontein by 88 runs Claremont 268/5 (Matthew de Villiers 103*, Brian Edwards 87; Tommy Jansen 2/52) Strandfontein 180 (Shaun Jacobs 48, Justin Gilliland 38, Egan van Aswegen 30; Josh Breed 3/48, Gavin Dickenson 2/28, Darren Stevens 2/38) Victoria beat Langa by 99 runs.
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Siyabulela Plaatjie of Western Province Cricket Club during their Western Province Cricket Association Premier League 50 Overs match against UCT at Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch on Saturday 29 February. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES
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