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Learner law enforcement officers participate in stress exercises at the City’s Metropolitan Police Department Training Academy in Ndabeni. PHOTO: CITY OF CAPE TOWN
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s a fake grenade drops to the ground, learner law enforcement officers launch themselves diagonally away from the would-be explosive device. A split second later and a few metres away, they drop to the ground, face-down, bodies in a straight line, with the soles of their boots pointed in the direction of the blast. Toes are kicked into the sand, hard, with flexed feet forming a shield. The thick rubber soles in position to catch most of the shrapnel. They hope. But don’t try this at home. The soon-to-be auxiliary law enforcement officers were put through their paces at the
City’s Metropolitan Police Department Training Academy in Ndabeni on Tuesday 28 January. They represent the first half of the 1 000 officers to be deployed through the run of the year as part of the City’s Safety and Security Directorate’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan. This initiative, a joint venture by the Western Cape provincial government and the City of Cape Town, will guide the City’s efforts to assist the provincial safety plan launched by premier Alan Winde last year. Five hundred of these recruits will join the ranks of the City’s law enforcement services after their passing out parade at Athlone Stadium on Sunday 9 February. The rest are scheduled to complete their
training by July. The men and women, who received peace officer and traffic warden training, will be able to enforce municipal by-laws, issue fines and execute warrants of arrest. On the day that People Post visited the academy, the officers were in the middle of tactical stop and approach training, which includes procedures to correctly and safely deal with potentially dangerous suspect vehicles in the field. Trainers, who play the role of the “crooks”, purposefully make the scenarios as stressful as possible, coming up with sneaky ways to throw the trainees off guard or to catch them out. Adding extra pressure to the already tense
situation was the presence of two visitors – mayor Dan Plato and mayco member for safety and security JP Smith. They were there to inspect the officers’ progress. Plato said he was pleased with what he saw. “We can’t send them to the streets without the necessary basic training. They are being trained by people who have years of experience behind them. I am confident that they will know what they are doing.” The appointment of the new officers will be guided by crime pattern analysis within areas. The officers will be assigned to 10 key crime hotspots which will be announced at the passing out parade. V Continued on page 2.
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Sights, sound and splendour SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
I People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. CLAREMONT / RONDEBOSCH 27 756 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 (14 825) Mitchell's Plain (69 503) Retreat (19 493) Grassy Park (18 418) Lansdowne (18 225) False Bay (24 824) Constantia / Wynberg (25 142) Atlantic Seaboard / City (20 454) Athlone (29 825) Total print order: 268 465 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
t has been a decade of splendour for the Cape Town Carnival having lit up the streets of Cape Town with colour. Looking ahead to the next 10 years, the 11th carnival will celebrate the “Incredible journey: sounds of South Africa”. The official theme was launched at Nasdak, the rooftop venue at the Media24 centre, in the CBD on Friday 31 January, beginning the 50 days’ countdown to this year’s event. “We started with one float in Long Street with 12 000 spectators,” says Prof Rachel Jafta who has been part of the carnival for several years. She says, this year, carnival goers can expect to see and hear parades inspired by all local sounds – from marimba to marabi, uhadi to riel – showcasing the music, song, dance and art of our country. Jay Douwes, CEO of Cape Town Carnival, says: “We are celebrating 10 years of igniting joy and unity through creativity. Through this project, we have seen the incredible ingenuity and talent of our people and are proud to have been able to provide the platform for locals and international visitors to experience this.” People’s Post is an official media partner of the event.
FROM PAGE 1 Plato believes the programme will have a meaningful impact in helping to keep communities safe. “Safety is the primary responsibility of the police. However, as a caring government, we have to play our part in filling the gaps left by inadequate police resources in
General access to the carnival is free but bleacher-style terraced platform seats are available for purchase (R350 each) along with the ultimate Cape Town Carnival hospitality experience – exclusive raised-platform seating, including drinks and finger foods (R1 390 each). Reggy Moalusi, head of corporate affairs for Multichoice South Africa, says: “At the end of the day, we want to enrich people’s lives and make a positive and valued difference. That’s what makes our partnership with the Cape Town Carnival compelling.” Several exciting floats, along with 2000 performers, will again line the streets. To close the show, a float inspired by the Afro-future will excite audiences and offer an insight into what organisers believe the future of the country and the carnival will look like. The Cape Town Carnival will take place on the Fan Walk on Saturday 21 March. Thousands of spectators are once again expected to line the streets. Cape Town mayor Dan Plato says the City is excited to once again be part of the carnival as it is a unique opportunity that unites people from all over the city. Plato says they will continue to enforce their stance on gender-based violence and use their platform to say, “Enough is enough”. V Samantha Lee-Jacobs took these photos.
the city and province,” he said. Smith said stress training played a crucial role in preparing officers for real-life incidents. “These exercises make them aware of the variables,” he explained, saying that they were repeated many times, imprinting officers’ actions and reactions and giving them a sense of control. Smith says the recruits would go a long
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
way to compensate for the loss in the provincial police staff. Today there are 4 500 less officers in the field than there were five years ago, leaving 85% of stations under-resourced, he said. He blames attrition for the huge reduction in police numbers in the province. He says over time, as officers retired or resigned, positions were not filled. “The dwindling in police officers has left communities bleeding. The first thing is to get the numbers right. Next is building competency, quality and refinement,” he said. Going ahead, the auxiliary law enforcement officers will receive continuous, onthe-job legislated training and, after two years, they will advance to being law enforcement officers. Sgt Vernon Johnson, one of the chief trainers at the academy, says the first batch of recruits have shown a tremendous amount of passion and drive. “They are very enthusiastic. There were quite a few who had injuries, but they pushed through. Their level of dedication is phenomenal.” During his 18 years as a police officer, Johnson has worked in the tactical response, gang and drug tasking, and substance abuse units. His experience is but an example of the many skilled and accomplished trainers at the academy who recruits can learn from. Johnson’s parting advice to graduating officers is: “As I mentioned in class, be aware of your surroundings, don’t get sidetracked and always watch your six.”
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Gum tree poisonings cause for concern NETTALIE VILJOEN The poisoning of a large gum tree in Wessels Road, Kenilworth, was at the top of the agenda at the TreeKeepers committee meeting held at Newlands Nursery on Wednesday 29 January. And with good reason. The recent spate in gum tree poisonings has highlighted how much “tree hate” exists despite the benefits big trees hold for communities. Earlier this month, the City of Cape Town’s horticulturalists carried out a site inspection at Wessels Road and confirmed that the gum tree, estimated to be between 75 to 100 years old, had been purposefully poisoned. Several holes were drilled around the base of the tree and a herbicide injected into the holes, leaving a blue stain. Henk Egberink of TreeKeepers – a citizens’ organisation formed to protect big trees in the southern suburbs – says people’s negative attitudes towards trees are usually based on misconceptions. “Some people are scared of large trees. They think it will suck up all the groundwater or that they will fall over on to their houses if there are strong winds but if a tree is healthy, that would never happen. “Trees need looking after with periodic pruning and residents should inform the recreation and parks department if there is dead wood,” says Egberink. He says gum trees, in particular, get a bad rap because they are non-indigenous. “However, in cities and suburbs, they are not classified as ‘alien invasives’ so they should not be unnecessarily removed,” he says. A TreeKeepers pamphlet states that gum (or eucalyptus) trees are especially useful on the Cape Flats where they provide shade, windbreaks (and wood for fires and building) and, with the high protein of its pollen, a boost for bees. This same pamphlet goes on to list some of the other benefits that these big trees provide for people and the environment: cleaning the air of pollutants, providing oxygen, absorbing CO2, reducing traffic noise, providing refuge for birds and other wild creatures, improving soil quality and providing tranquil places to relax and enjoy. In short, big trees provide just about everything that makes life worth living (and possible). In a media statement released by the City, the recreation and parks department says there are various motives for poisoning trees such as leaves and seed capsules falling on personal properties, or trees standing in the way of property development. In a separate incident, nine gum trees
The poisoned gum tree on Wessels Road in Kenilworth. The tree will have to be removed. along Racecourse Road in Durbanville were poisoned in October last year. A criminal case has been opened by the recreation and parks department. The investigation is ongoing and the City has asked residents to come forward with any information on tree poisoning in their communities. Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien says the City views this in a serious light.
“We will investigate this to hold those responsible to account,” says Badroodien. Members of the public who may have any information on the poising of trees can send an email to the City arborist. V Send information on the poisoning of trees to the City arborist at arborist@capetown.gov.za or call the City’s emergency number on 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone. For more information on TreeKeepers visit its website at https://treekeeperscapetown.org.za.
Master artists converge for celebration More than 200 artists and arts leaders from South Africa and around the world will gather at the Baxter Theatre for the Rolex Arts Weekend on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February. The Arts Weekend, a series of public events – talks, readings, exhibitions and performances, including two world premieres – will feature the work of the 2018-2019 protégés of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative with their mentors. The two-day celebration pairs master artists with emerging artists in several disciplines for a period of creative exchange. “The Baxter is a most appropriate venue for the Arts Weekend,” said Rebecca Irvin, head of the Rolex Arts Initiative. “Not only is it known for presenting a variety of progressive works, it is led by CEO and artistic director Lara Foot, herself a former protégée of the theatre great Sir Peter Hall in the 20042005 series.” Through these events, the protégés will demonstrate the insights they gained from their mentors. Foot says the opportunity to host the event is an honour for her and for the Baxter. “As the years go by, I find that my yearand-a half with Peter, nearly 15 years ago, has become richer and more meaningful. As I become more of a mentor and as my writing evolves and I take on bigger challenges with my directing, I find that the time with my mentor becomes more recent. So, in a sense, it never really ended.” This year the event is being curated by Fruzsina Szép, the Hungarian-born festival and artistic director of Lollapalooza Berlin, who also served as an arts initiative nominator, helping to identify suitable potential protégés for the programme in 2018-2019. Highlights over the weekend include dance, architecture, literature, music, arts symposia and cinema. The Arts Weekend kicks off on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30, with the symposium entitled “Who is Unrepresented in the Arts Today? The Arts in Times of Polarization”, in the main theatre. Professor Homi K Bhabha will lead the discussions with Foot, AnneMarie Jacir, Yo Yo Ma and Wole Soyinka. The Sunday programme starts at 14:00 until 15:30, with the second symposium, moderated by Bhabha, with William Kentridge, Tracy K Smith, Mira Nair, Stephen Frears and Robert Wilson, entitled “Other Muses: Inspirations from Elsewhere”, in the main theatre. In addition to the symposia and the mentor-protégé events, an Arts Weekend Cinema at the Baxter’s Golden Arrow Studio will feature films about the Rolex Arts Initiative, with past and present mentors and protégés. These screenings are free and will take place from 12:00 until 21:00 on both days. Ticket prices are R100 and R50 for students. All proceeds will go the Baxter’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival. V Book through Webtickets, online at www.webtickets.co.za, or at Pick n Pay stores.
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‘Dognapping suspects’ save the day NETTALIE VILJOEN Two days after Bella, an 11-week-old german shepherd, went missing from her home, her family had given up hope of ever seeing her again. Dayyaan Ismail says their puppy disappeared from their yard in Bothasig on Sunday 19 January. He immediately posted on Facebook, asking for help in finding her. “For a solid 24 hours, until 02:00 in the morning, we received comments. A lot of people posted they had seen two men in a black GTI Volkswagen Golf in Vryburger Avenue, driving away with a german shepherd. A few said the car was grey; others said silver.” But 48 hours later, they still didn’t have a solid lead. On the Wednesday morning, Dayyaan’s wife, Ferial, received a message, saying someone was seen walking the dog in Grassy Park. “At that point, I realised Bella was gone. We basically gave up,” says Dayyaan. Two hours later, he got a call from his barber, Youssef Tazi, saying he had something for him. “We are also good friends, and I knew he drives a silver GTI, so when he phoned me, everything made sense,” says Dayyaan. It turns out the two “suspects” accused of dognapping in the Facebook posts were actually the good guys. Youssef is one of the owners of Barber’s Range, a chain of six barber shops in Bothasig, Plumstead, Steenberg, Claremont, Plattekloof and Century City. His home, which he shares with his business partner, Ali Elmkadad, is close to the shop in Bothasig. Youssef says he and Ali usually drive to work together, but that morning he was running late and Ali decided to walk. “Driving down Vryburger Avenue a few
minutes later, I saw Ali, talking to a vagrant on the side of the road. The vagrant was holding a puppy,” says Youssef. He pulled over to investigate. “Ali kept on asking him where he got the dog, but he kept avoiding the question,” says Youssef. They eventually offered the vagrant R20 and took the dog home. Two days later, the “lost puppy” post surfaced in his Facebook feed. To his surprise, the dog’s owner was his client and friend Dayyaan. Although Bella’s adventure ended in a warm reunion with her family, not all puppies who go missing are as lucky. Belinda Abraham, communications, resource development and education manager at the SPCA, says there seems to be a growing trend of animals disappearing from their homes with no obvious signs of escape. “Power breeds are at the greatest risk of being stolen for dog fighting or breeding and smaller breeds may find themselves bait for dogfight training purposes or they are sold for monetary gain,” Abraham says. She advises pet owners to microchip their animals. “It provides you with proof of ownership. Neutering and spaying also reduce the risk of theft for breeding purposes,” she says. If your pet has been stolen, Abraham advises you lay a charge of theft at your nearest police station. “Stolen pets may be dumped if a buyer is not found, so notify your local animal welfare organisations. Raise as much awareness as possible for your missing pet.” Abrahams says buying a puppy from a hawker perpetuates a cycle of abuse and cruelty. She says these individuals are likely to either be stealing owned animals or breeding indiscriminately, with no concern
Barbers Youssef Tazi, left, and Ali Elmkadad reunited the Ismail family with their dog, Bella. The family members are, clockwise, Mika’il, Ferial, Dayyaan and Raeesa. for breeding females’ living conditions. What you should do is to post pictures of these repeat offenders on social media. “In doing so, a case file is built up which strengthens our motivation when appealing for a harsher sentence against the perpetrator,” says Abrahams. Those looking for a pet are asked to first consider adopting from the SPCA. “While many of our puppies and adult dogs are wonderful mix breeds, we often have purebreds too,” she says. V If anybody tries to sell you a puppy on a street corner, contact law enforcement on 021 596 1999, the SPCA on 021 700 4158/9 or your local police station.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Where caracals roam RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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ou may not have heard of the Urban Caracal Project but, with the increase in property developments, you are more likely to see one of the big cats on your next outing. Dr Laurel Serieys, the project coordinator, is spearheading the research on caracals in Cape Town’s urban areas. Serieys, who is also a wildlife biologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cape Town (UCT), established the project in 2014 to discover how urbanisation affects the movements, habits and behaviour of the animals; explore the threats to the species and to find baseline information of how many of the species are found in the Cape Peninsula. “Urbanisation is ever-expanding globally. More and more animal populations will be based in, or very close to, a city. Nearly half of the world’s human population lives in cities. Trying to conserve the wildlife that lives in and near cities is not only increasingly important for biodiversity conserva-
tion globally as cities grow but those wildlife populations are important to help us (humans) form bonds with nature,” she told People’s Post. To date – with the support of UCT, Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa (iCWild), SanParks, the Universities of California (Santa Cruz and Los Angeles), the City of Cape Town and private landowners in Cape Town – Serieys and her team have managed to tag some of the local caracals and monitor them. “It is difficult to estimate how many there are because you don’t often get to see the caracals. But my gut feeling is that there may be 50 caracals across the entirety of the Cape Peninsula. “We’ve seen one young male caracal move from Rhodes Memorial to Cape Point in a matter of weeks. One of our adult males, Titan, uses all of the South Peninsula! From Kommetjie to Cape Point.” With rapid development across Cape Town, the roaming space for these animals has become less and they are more exposed to the threats of crossing roads and becom-
The Urban Caracal Project traps, tags and monitors the movements of the big cats.
ing roadkill, as well as consuming pesticides. Roadkill has been found on Ou Kaapse Weg, Orpen Road in Tokai and even on Kloof Nek Road in the city. However, Serieys says the cats tend to be shy and don’t often travel to where people are. “Overall, there are a lot of people hiking and using trails in Table Mountain National Park every day but most people never see caracals even though they are in our mountains.” Surprisingly, they have been spotted in the Cape Flats. “Some people see them in Tokai and Constantia too. They are found throughout any protected areas in Table Mountain National Park,” she says. She explains they will usually not attack a person. They would rather hiss. If you do see one, she adds, appreciate the sighting. “Even as a caracal biologist, I have rarely seen one when I’ve been out hiking and I’m always jealous of people who do get to see them!” V To report roadkill, call 079 837 8814; or donate to the cause at www.urbancaracal.org/support.
Caracals can be spotted across Cape Town – in the mountains and throughout SanParks’s protected areas. PHOTOS: URBAN CARACAL PROJECT
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Skills clinic helps children score AVRIL FILLIES
clinics. “We have built a strong team of 40 to 50 volunteers, specifically in Hout Bay, and this community project is about giving back to the community. When I am around, I run the show but we have managed to put a team together that carries on with the work while I am away. “Skill development is an important cognitive tool for the kids and we specifically focus on this by using many different tools so kids can have fun. At the same time, they learn skills to enhance their thinking. A lot of the kids are very young and underprivileged in the townships of Hout Bay and we decided to focus on skills,” Rasivhenge says. He aims to develop the next generation of referees. “I recently moved to Hout Bay and thought it would be a great opportunity to give back to the two townships, Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu. “I love Hout Bay and it is my new village. At the last event, we had 106 kids, which was amazing. Our first event was attended by 38 kids. Then it grew immensely over two months. Attendance at the beach event has been as high as 138 kids, so we are doing well and are now averaging over 100 kids per event,” Rasivhenge says. When he has me-time, he loves hiking, playing social golf and giving back to the community.
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ids from Hout Bay are benefitting from skills development rugby coaching provided by Rainbow Republic (RR). The skills clinic was founded by two local boys in a quest to give back to the community. Rasta Rasivhenge, a world rugby referee, and Brett Bayvel say the clinic is focused on community upliftment by working with kids from disadvantaged backgrounds. “We are committed to using rugby as a tool to develop disadvantaged and vulnerable youth. Besides the health benefits, direct rugby coaching improves emotional well-being and increases life skills (teamwork, leadership, decision making, communication). It also leads to improved education by providing pathways to success for talented and dedicated individuals through scholarships to top local schools and tertiary education,” says Bayvel. “The skills clinic was my idea as part of a community service I wanted to pursue. I wanted to give back to the community that I live in and to the broader community of passionate rugby supporters. “I pitched the idea to Mitsubishi Motors SA and now it is the proud partner and sponsor of this initiative which ensures children leave with a sense of pride, a smile on their young faces and something for them to look forward to,” he says. The coaching clinics are hosted every week on Sundays on the beach or at the Kronendal Primary School. The skills development coaching develops a range of skills which include passing and continuity. No contact is made but the emphasis is on skills development and the use of shadow ball to enhance the skills. “The first clinic was held in Johannesburg in November last year and since then we have hosted six more in Hout Bay. We feed the kids and also hand out stationery packs and T-shirts, including other donations we receive. “I am assisted by Bafana Nhleko, Paul Treu (coaches), Cecil Afrika, Siya Kolisi, Gcobani Bobo, Scarra Ntobeni, (players), Shalom Gavor and Lyndon Bray (head of Sanzar referees),” Rasivhenge says. His commitments as a referee of world rugby requires him to travel the world, so he is not always able to be at the coaching
Kids from Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay, enjoying the skills development coaching held on the beach.
Siya Kolisi, Springbok captain, and Rasta Rasivhenge, World Rugby referee, surrounded by kids on the beach.
Kids, parents and volunteers on the beach in Hout Bay.
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A student was robbed at gunpoint on the corner of Coniston and Muir roads by a man on a bicycle at 15:00 on Thursday 30 January. The Rondebosch Community Improvement District (RCID) reported the suspect had curly hair and was wearing a round, floppy hat and sunglasses. A backpack, which he carried in front of his body, concealed a gun. Shirley Aldum of RCID says the man followed the student down Ave de Mist, talking to her, and then rode off in the direction of Coniston circle. “As she approached the corner of Coniston and Muir roads, he grabbed her bag containing her cellphone and raced off. Fortunately, she was not harmed but it was a very frightening experience for her,” says Aldum. Warrant officer Lyndon Sisam, the spokesperson for Rondebosch police station, has confirmed that
a case has been opened and that they are investigating. The RCID provides these basic safety tips for pedestrians. . Do not display valuables. . Try not to talk on your cellphone while walking. . Carry your bag around your neck and diagonally across your body. Do not carry it hanging over one shoulder. . Always be aware of anyone who is following you and/or watching you. . Try to follow busy routes with good lighting. . If you know or suspect that someone is following you, go to the nearest shop, busy area or ring the doorbell of the nearest house. . If you are followed by a vehicle, never try to outrun it. Turn and walk in the opposite direction. React by yelling or shouting, if possible.
Saturday 22 February V Kenilworth: A free introductory talk about deaf culture and sign language will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 at Callow House, Richmond Road. Contact June Bothma (deaf), via SMS or WhatsApp only at 083 448 1837 or email signlanguagebyjune@gmail.com. Friday 28 February V Claremont: The Cape Welsh Choir concert will take place at Claremont Primary School hall. The show starts 18:30 for 19:00. Tickets are R80 each and can be purchased at OGGI, 2nd Avenue Harfield or Pool Clear Belvedere Square. Email events@harlynwatch.org.za or call Mike on 082 575 9669 or Lisa on 083 664 6299 (09:00 to 16:00).
R100 000 reward offered Western Cape police are offering a R100 000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of two elderly Rosebank residents almost two
years ago. Rosalie Bloch, 84, and Aubrey Jackson, 95, were tied up and killed in their Wolmunster Road home during a house robbery on 5 May 2018. A few household items were stolen.
V Anyone with information who can assist the investigation is requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Sergeant Kevin Kok on 064 352 5493 or alternatively Crime Stop can be contacted on 08600 10111.
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Lee-Anne Pace claimed her 25th career victory when she sealed a hat-trick of Cape Town Ladies Open wins on the Sunshine Ladies Tour. The Pearl Valley golfer carded rounds of 72, 69 and 67 to win by five shots from Nobuhle Dlamini at King David Mowbray Golf Club. PHOTO: SUNSHINE LADIES TOUR
ee-Anne Pace hopes her Cape Town Ladies Open hat-trick is a good omen as she begins to resuscitate her career on the Sunshine Ladies Tour in 2020. Pace successfully wrapped up her 25th career victory with a five-shot victory on eight under par after closing with a five-under 67 on a blustery final day at King David Mowbray Golf Club on Friday 31 January. Her last visit to the winner’s circle was in the same event two years ago at Royal Cape Golf Club and her first success was also at Royal Cape in 2016. “I’m super, super happy,” said Pace as she hugged the trophy and flashed a big smile at the applauding crowd during prize giving. “I didn’t expect it this week. Last year was a write-off; I just didn’t enjoy it anymore. I missed two cuts and decided to take a total break from the game. The break did me the world of good. I played two events in the last six months and missed the cut in both, so I didn’t really expect to start this well. But time away from the game was really good for me. I am in a good place in my life and I felt very comfortable out there. I am enjoying it again. This is perfect to start building form for the Ladies European Tour.” Pace opened with an even-par 72 and dipped three shots below par in the second round to start the final day one shot behind Nobuhle Dlamini on four-under. She reeled in three birdies over the first
six holes, and managed to come through the second and fourth holes relatively unscathed. “I doubled the second hole and bogeyed the fourth in the first two rounds, so that cost me four shots,” Pace said. “I don’t know what it is about that second hole, but I bogeyed it again in the final round. Luckily the birdies on one, three and six gave me a boost.” Pace lauded her caddie, 16-year-old Bridge Fund Manager Junior Series finalist Jere Brits from Paarl, for guiding her to the winner’s circle. “Jere had been absolutely brilliant all week and he deserves a lot of credit. He gave me all the right clubs, the lines and the pace and even an eagle at the 14th. I wanted to hit an 8-iron and he talked me into a seven, and we got the eagle.” Two perfectly-timed shots on the ultimate hole set her up for a birdie finish and she nailed it. With a record setting start to the 2020 season, how much would Pace like to finish it off with a record fourth triumph in the Investec South African Women’s Open in midMarch? “It’s definitely in the back of my mind, as is winning the Investec Order of Merit,” she said. “I got so close last year, and I would love to get the win. That trophy comes with spots
in the British Women’s Open and the Evian Championship and LET membership until the end of 2021. More than anything, it would be great to be the first four-time winner. “It was a really great week with the putter and I was driving it better every day, so I am looking forward to the rest of the season, and to keep on building form. And hopefully Jere’s mom and dad will let me borrow him again for Westlake.” While Pace was in blistering form, Dlamini struggled to recreate the magic of her second round 67. The 2019 Investec Order of Merit winner paid the penalty of an errant drive at the par four second with a double bogey and had to settle for second on three-under. Durbanville rookie Tara Griebenow played the final round with Pace and Dlamini and finished an impressive third on level par after rounds of 73, 71 and 72. Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation member Larissa du Preez bagged the Leading Amateur honour. The Silver Lakes golfer carded rounds of 73, 75 and 73 to tie American Jordy LaBarbera for eighth overall on five-over 221. The Sunshine Ladies Tour travels to Sun City next for the R400 000 SuperSport Ladies Challenge presented by Sun International at the Gary Player and Lost City courses from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 February.