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Toy donation a hit Fidelity ADT, in partnership with Harfield Village Community Improvement District (CID), hosted a toy drive at Hampstead Park in Harfield Village on Saturday 5 December. Residents brought and dropped-off gently used or new toys from 10:00 to 14:00. The toys will be donated to the Goedgedacht Trust. The trust seeks to transform rural communities by offering children the opportunity to become healthy, self-confident, educated young people able to take up leadership roles in their own communities. For most of these children, it will be the only gift they receive this Christmas. Helping on the day were Bradley Thomas, Tomislav Milakovic, Kyle Lamont, Candice Hammond, Leighton Fuscher – all affiliated with Fidelity ADT.
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he City of Cape Town has gone on record, saying it is responsible for the maintenance and renewal of street-tostreet subways which do not give access to Prasa stations or properties, including the long-beleaguered subways located in Alma, Liesbeek and Burg roads in Rosebank. The City’s Mayco member for transport Felicity Purchase says these subways were all covered by historic agreements which apportioned maintenance and renewal responsibilities between the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the City. “The City has assumed the responsibility for maintenance and renewal of those streetto-street subways which do not give access to Prasa stations or properties based on an understanding between the two parties. Exceptions to the above can be where the street-to-street subway is within the station precinct, for example, Steurhof and Wittebome,” Purchase says. With approximately 42 subways (of which
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was held of Liesbeek subway on Tuesday 17 November. Subcouncil 16 chair Matthew Kempthorne says the site inspection was attended by the officials from the City line departments tasked to maintain the subways as well as interested members of the local community. Departments present included roads and stormwater; solid waste; parks and recreation; water and sanitation; and electricity. “The purpose was to get all the line departments at the site so we can address the problems and maintain the subways,” he says. Kempthorne says graffiti needed to be removed and the subway needed regular cleaning. He says, following the inspection, it was decided to push for continued maintenance and to keep a lookout to stop vandalism. “The subcouncil will follow-up and make sure the line departments continue to maintain the City subways.” A suggestion was also made that a memorial – possibly a memory garden of indigenous plants – should be set up at one of the subways for Bagalwa. “The community must ask for this through their representative on the ward committee,” Kempthorne says.
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ith the return of stricter measures for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape following what is expected to be a Covid-19 infection resurgence, stricter measures could also be on the cards for the Western Cape, as numbers again start to rise. Currently the province has a third of all active Covid-19 cases in the country, with president Cyril Ramaphosa announcing his concern over the increase and presence of a second wave of infections in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. Other than the Garden Route, premier Alan Winde has also noted the prevalence of cases in the City of Cape Town municipality. On Thursday 3 December, Winde released his three-pronged plan to combat the resurgence, stating a lockdown would be detrimental to the province’s economy. In the city, of concern is the Southern subdistrict which has seen an 87% increase – 185% in Mitchell’s Plain and 92% Khayelitsha – in a period of one week. Areas of concern in these subdistricts are Gugulethu, Nyanga, Hanover Park, Manenberg, Lansdowne, Tafelsig, Lentegeur, Rocklands, Westridge, Portland, and Colorado Park where the highest number of new active cases are reported. “Our contact tracing team have identified that in these listed hot spot areas, people are not social distancing when in public spaces, people are becoming infected because they travel in overcrowded public transport, not wearing masks or wearing it below the chin which is incorrect and should cover the nose and mouth. People are attending large social gatherings and getting infected, they are not staying at home when having Covid-19
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Tips to keep safe Residents are urged to remain safe by following these strict protocols. . Wearing a mask properly is of life-saving importance. You must always wear your masks when outside of your home. There can be no exceptions. . You must avoid crowded and confined spaces at all costs. This is where superspreader events take place. . You must urgently reconsider hosting all non-essential gatherings of people this year, especially indoor gatherings with poor ventilation. . You must ensure there is always good
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Children from as young as two years of age and adolescents, like adults, suffer from a range of mental illnesses like anxiety, panic disorders and depression but are seldom addressed and hence left untreated. Children, unlike adults, do not not know how to verbalise what is bothering them or how to describe symptoms of anxiety or depression like adults can. Children often manifest their mental conditions through unexplained physical symptoms or through their odd behaviour. Some common ways that children manifest their mental illnesses is to complain of constant headaches, stomach cramps, screaming in their sleep, school refusal, withdrawing from social activities, looking and feeling miserable or becoming disruptive and angry. The common causes for mental illnesses amongst children include, divorce, family violence, separation anxiety, parents having a serious illness, death of a parent, fear of failing, doing badly at school, having a chronic illness or a physical deformity and last but not least being intimidated or teased by bullies, peers and gangs. The worst is after they are sexually abused and it is brushed under the carpet.
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ber there are 14 193 active cases with 4 793 deaths. This is an increase of 1 454 new infections from Saturday 5 December. Just one month prior, on Friday 6 November, the province had recorded 117 537 overall cases with 3 169 active cases and 4 393 deaths. On Sunday 6 December, there were 138 981 recorded cases. This means 500 deaths and 21 444 new infections over a one month period. “The Western Cape government is deeply concerned about the growing number of Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in the province, which can now be considered as an established resurgence. “A resurgence is when the number of active cases increase, week-on-week, by more than 20%. Over the last week alone, the province has witnessed a 52.1% jump in new cases, with an established pattern over time,” says Winde in a statement. V To report violations on public transport dial *134*234#, call toll-free 080 928 4102. For Covid-19 information, call the Western Cape government’s contact centre 0860 142 142.
A fifteen year old female presented to me with her dad with a history that she had lost about ten kgs in two months. She looked pleasant, with no obvious signs of physical or mental illness. I referred her for investigation and to exclude TB. I was glad that her tests were negative for TB, but that left me with the
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problem of finding the cause for her huge weight loss. Her dad, cursorily, mentioned that she missed her periods for about six months. I was obliged to exclude pregnancy. It turned out negative. She mentioned to me that she always had stomach pains. Her dad informed me that his daughter complained of stomach pains from the age of eight but they still haven't found a reason for it. I suspected that the child might be suffering from anxiety. After gentle probing, she mentioned that she was worried about her marks. She studies very hard to get good grades and gets very disappointed when she doesn't do as well as expected. I was glad that there was no parental pressure for her to well, because parental pressure is often a huge contributing cause for their depression and anxiety. I was most impressed by her comment that she wants to do well so that she can go to college and make a difference in her country. I was impressed because, at such a tender age, she had such compassion for the people of her country. I explained that she did not have her periods because of her stress and that it will be normal once she stops stressing. She felt relieved and encouraged when I told her that one doesn't have to be a genius to do good. I told her that I admired her for caring for the people in her country. Children need to be recognised and acknowledged for their good to qualities. It's a great moral booster and helps them to develop their self-esteem.
To me, this child, was a little gem that few adults can compare with, because of her compassion for her fellow beings. I could see her face light up when I told her that doing her best is good enough, because, I stressed that no one judges you by your grades but by your character. I mentioned to her that we don't have to be the best nor can we all be the best. It sufficient if we can just try our best. Modern society, especially the media, is guilty of making a big issue of being the top achiever. This type of attitude puts an enormous amount of pressure on our learners. A few positive words to the young lady and some words of advice to her dad made a complete difference to both of them. What was most important was that we identified that her weight loss was due to her worrying excessively and not due to a physical ailment. This example made me wonder how many children in the world suffer like this young child without being noticed and without being counselled. It certainly explained why fifty percent of the youth die through suicide from drug overdoses or hanging. I am sure there are many. The sad part is many of these children go from one health facility to the other looking for answers and, unfortunately, the diagnosis of anxiety or depression is rarely picked up in these children. This is because mental health, which ranks very high in the list of non-communicable diseases, is given the least attention in medical schools and in government health budgets.
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hile the colourful containers used to build the recently opened Philisa Abafazi Bethu (PAB) Family Centre are a beacon of hope that will offer much-needed support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in the surrounding communities, the centre also represents a proud link to Newlands. The centre, which officially opened on Wednesday 25 November, is testament to what can be achieved when communities, business and the provincial government work together. Based in Steenberg, the family centre previously operated from the Lavender Hills Secondary School. PAB was founded by community activist Lucinda Evans in 2008. The opening of the centre was a great tribute to Evans’s hard work in securing the site at Sullivan Park from the City of Cape Town for the new centre and securing the funding to build it. The project was also supported by the Mayoral Urban Renewal Project. Other integral partners in the project include Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages’ (CCPB), Rotary Club Newlands (RCN), the US Consulate, Breadline-Africa, and the World Childhood Foundation founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden. With each partner playing their part, RCN’s role in the project entailed the refurbishing and repurposing of the containers spread out across the field at Sullivan Park. According to Newlands Rotarian John Winship, no one entity could have achieved this beautiful, multi-coloured and secured
The Philisa Abafazi Bethu (PAB) Family Centre in Steenberg. facility. “It is wonderful to offer the community a place of safety, a place of healing and a place of inspiration. An oasis against gender-based violence and femicide, caring for women, youth, and the elderly. PAB inspires, heals and educates,” Winship says. The family centre houses admin offices, a safe-house, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose
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graduation of any kind is always a momentous occasion for those receiving their qualification, as well as their families and friends. And the graduation of the first South African peace ambassadors was no different with messages of love and support pouring in on social media. The first intake of 42 young Cape Flats residents were awarded their Peacemaker and Trainer of Trainee (TOT) graduation certificates from the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) Youth Peacemaker Network at Century City on Thursday 3 December. Last year, People’s Post reported on the launch of the programme in Bridgetown, Athlone (“Whitaker initiative spreads peace”, People’s Post, 19 November 2019), which came as a result of collaboration from BNP Paribas, RCS financial services, the City of Cape Town, Western Cape government and more. This flagship programme, according to its founder and renowned actor Forest Whitaker, is aimed at identifying and developing people who want to share their positive voices in the community and create change where there is an abundance of violence and suffering. “Today, we are united by a unique ambition to make our communities better, more resilient, more peaceful and more successful,” Whitaker said in a livestream from New York. He noted the programme was launched during a time of heightened violence and gang activity in the province, when the South African defence force was deployed to combat gang-warfare. And since then, the programme’s participants have had to endure another crisis – the global pandemic.
“You have demonstrated that you possess character – which is probably the most important quality of a peacemaker,” he told graduates. Chance Chagunda, WPDI programme head, gave audiences further insight into the work completed by the graduates – and other residents. “WPDI South Africa is on the right path to help the communities in their efforts for peace, sustainable development, social inclusion and resolution of conflict in violence-ridden communities,” Chagunda said. “Our trainings in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), conflict resolution and business have enrolled nearly 600 community members and, on top of that, we have also trained those who are standalone, who come from the communities of the Cape Flats, including Langa, Khayelitsha, Hanover Park, Lavender Hill, and all around.” Kayla Isaacs, a resident from Mitchell’s Plain who is a TOT graduate, told those in attendance that she is honoured to be an ambassador for peace. “From first being accepted into the programme to graduating today, the skills we have learnt are already proving valuable. Now our mission is to continue the work and share these skills with the greater community.” Another important facet of the work done by the WPDI, Whitaker said, was the creation of businesses. “I also want to recognise the government of the Western Cape for supporting our entrepreneurship programmes that will soon yield its first pool of small businesses in the community.” Regan Adams, chief executive officer of RCS, closed the ceremony by encouraging the graduates to make the most of their conflict resolution training through dialogues and community projects. V For more information, visit: www.wpdi.org.
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recent costing study aimed at uncovering the true cost of homelessness in Cape Town sets last year’s total cost of homelessness in the city at over R744 million. This is but one of the study’s key findings which are raising questions on whether maintaining the status quo on how this social issue is being addressed is both ethically or financially viable and whether the millions of rands spent on it each year shouldn’t be used more effectively. And that is exactly what the initiators of this study – U-turn supported by the founding members of the Coalition to End Homelessness: Khulisa Streetscapes and Mes Cape Town – hoped for. To get people talking. Jon Hopkins, chief operating officer at U-turn, said the study was the beginning of a bigger conversation. Hopkins shared the summary report on the study, titled The Cost of Homelessness Cape Town, on Tuesday 24 November during a webinar. “The findings show we are spending much more on homelessness than we thought. And most of this response is reactive. We hope these findings will spark a dialogue between the City of Cape Town and the various service providers,” he said. Although multiple costing studies have been completed globally, the initiators claimed this study was the first of its kind, not only in South Africa but in Africa. Jesse Laitinen, from Streetscapes, said the costing study meant there was finally something tangible to work with. She said it places spending in context. “Funding is so tight. The sector remains law-enforcement driven because very little funding is coming for developmental programmes,” Laitinen added. Ilse Maartens of Mes agreed, saying its findings would be instrumental in determining the best way forward as well as guiding future research studies. “Are we asking the right questions? Are
A recent costing study puts the estimated total number of people living on the street and in shelters in Cape Town at 14 357. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN we spending the money allocated to address homelessness wisely? How can we get better results from what we are doing or spending?” Maartens said. As to the study’s methodology, the focus fell on clearly definable costs to the government or Cape Town residents. Costs researched included developmental (shelter, food, ablutions, social support, skills development and economic empowerment), reactive and punitive (a security-based response, urban management spending and criminal justice costs) and humanitarian (cash handouts from residents) spending. According to the study’s summary report, “the costs were sourced directly from service providers or published financial records. When this was not possible, costs were calculated using available data. The level of cash handouts and the criminal justice costs were based on the findings of a street people survey of 350 street people commissioned as part of the study and conducted under the auspices of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).” The study puts the estimated total number of people living on the street and in shelters in Cape Town at 14 357, which means that (when R744 million is divided by this number) the money spent per person, per day equates to R142 (or R51 811 per person, per year).
It found that 45% (R335.3m) of the total amount of money spent in the year was allocated to reactive/punitive responses to homelessness, followed by 39% (R286.6m) on humanitarian and 16% (R121.9m) on developmental responses. Expanding on why the money spent on reactive/punitive responses was so high, the study found the homeless in Cape Town were arrested on average once every three years giving a 33% chance of arrest each year. “With the knock-on effects of court time, incarceration and parole, the cost to the criminal justice system alone is R19 971 per street person per year,” the summary report states. The study reached the conclusion that this “law enforcement-based approach to homelessness” – such as issuing fines for begging or sleeping in public spaces – was both expensive and counterproductive. Another concerning finding was that, on average, street homeless people (individuals who use the outdoors as a place of abode for a lengthy period of time) in Cape Town have spent a mean average of eight years and seven months living on the street. This, combined with the finding that in excess of 50% of the city’s street homeless population were “chronic homeless”, greatly impacts the likelihood of rehabilitation,
Hopkins said. The term ‘chronic homeless’ is defined as people who have experienced homelessness consistently for at least a year or repeatedly over several years while struggling with a disabling condition such as a serious mental illness, substance use disorder or physical disability. “It is well established in the research that some of those who become long-term homeless start off physically and mentally well, but living on the street leads to deteriorations in their health and well-being,” he said, adding that chronic homelessness is increasingly costly to resolve as their needs become more complex. “The longer someone is on the streets, the more costly and harder it is to help them to leave the streets long term,” he explained. The study suggests that, in order to change the status quo, three things need to happen. Further research into the cost-effectiveness of different interventions; policy and strategy development at all levels of government which considers the true costs of homelessness and focus on interventions most cost-effective in supporting more people to leave the streets long term; and an increased investment in programmes aimed at helping homeless people to leave the streets long term – breaking the cycle of chronic homelessness and poverty. Hopkins said to end homelessness, everyone will have to work together in a coordinated and integrated faction, including all levels of government, non-profits and the private sector. “We need to change our thinking. We need to stop reacting to the problem and start working together to solve it,” he concluded. . The study used the latest reliable data available. In most cases this was the 2019/’20 financial year and occasionally it is the 2018/’19 financial year. No data was included that covers the period after the Covid-19 lockdown which began in March. V Read the executive summary at http://homeless.org.za/cost-of-homelessness-in-cape-town/. The full report will be published within the next week.
Criminals target municipal facilities and workers SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_lee121 Over the past two months, millions of rands in damages have been inflicted on several City of Cape Town facilities across the city. Not only have facilities been damaged, but staff have also come under attack, says Mayco member for health and community services, Dr Zahid Badroodien. The most recent incidents include a hijacking of a health facility manager in Mitchell’s Plain and robbery of staff in Delft. The manager was hijacked at gunpoint on Tuesday 17 November, while staff members were held at gunpoint and robbed of their possessions on Friday 13 November, while doing home visits. Earlier this month Ruimte Road and Manenberg clinics were temporarily closed due to a shooting and law enforcement escorted staff from the clinic. The Khayelitsha environmental health office staff had to withdraw from the area because of gang vio-
lence in Tafelsig. On Wednesday 18 November damage estimated at R200 000 was caused to the Hague Recreation Centre during a protest in Delft. Other incidents include the closure of clinics, mainly in Khayelitsha, Delft and Mitchell’s Plain, as a result of gang violence, protest action or the intimidation of staff. Also recently affected was the Scottsdene clinic in October and November. According to the City, since the beginning of the new financial year in July, the City’s recreation and parks department reported that theft at facilities is already amounting to close to R2.3 million, with vandalism costs at approximately R10 million alone. “Our facilities and staff are under siege and the City will no longer provide additional funds to repair or replace facilities damaged or vandalised,” says Badroodien, adding that the City will allow the insurance processes to run its course, “but should this not be sufficient to cover what is needed, the City will not cover the shortfall. It is simply not sustainable.” When asked if facilities would need to shut their doors permanently should insurance claims not be successful for the full extent of the damages, Badroodien says there have been no
Windows have been broken and several items stolen from facilities.
shortfalls for any of these incidents, yet. “These are but the tip of the iceberg in what can only be described as an assault on the very services and people who risk their lives daily to help the most vulnerable in our communities. There is no justification for attacking health workers, who have dedicated their lives to help those who are ill and in need. Our staff at the front line must be protected. While we can invest in security, there are times when protesters overpower security due to their numbers,” says Badroodien. He says it is “unacceptable” that workers are traumatised and prevented from rendering services to their communities. “It is those very residents who are the losers when clinics have to close or are unable to operate because of a lack of staff or equipment,” says Badroodien. “Clinics do not always close when there is gang violence. However, staff are always traumatised by these incidents. The clinics did not require closure for any extended time. The closure of a clinic depends on how soon the gang violence is quelled by police. This could be anything from a few hours to longer than a day. The City is aware that residents depend on these services and we do everything in our power to ensure uninterrupted service, but this is not always possible especially when the lives and well-being of our own staff and clients are at risk.” The clinics provide services to thousands of locals, and closure means they are unable to be seen. While facilities do have security guards, they are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of armed assailants who turn up, says Badroodien. “We need communities to start taking ownership of these facilities and help us to safeguard them,” says Badroodien. “Van-
Vandalism at The Hague Recreation Centre amounts to R200 000. dalism, theft and arson at City facilities are selfish, short-sighted criminal activities that have a long term effect of depriving communities of much needed services and access to facilities. It is especially the vulnerable groups in communities, our children and senior citizens, that are affected the most. When criminals trespass on City property and break down play equipment at a community park, they are stealing opportunities from children – opportunities to play and learn. We simply cannot and will not allow this.” V To report illegal activities, call 021 480 7700 from a cellphone and 107 from a landline, or email rp.enquiries@capetown.gov.za.
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Mayor Dan Plato was joined by councillor Antonio van der Rheede and residents to clean up a littered plot.
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ayor Dan Plato has led an anti-littering campaign with a clean-up operation in Hanover Park. “As alert level one has eased restrictions, we have also once again seen an increase in litter. The clean-up campaign is intended to remind all that we are working hard to maintain clean communities, but we need the support of residents to keep neighbourhoods neat and tidy,” says Plato. The initiative will form part of the #KeepCapeTownClean campaign. The initiative is also part of a recovery plan following the lockdown and will run until April next year. “I want to appeal to residents to please work with us and not use the underground
service networks, such as sewers, for what it is not intended for. Our officials often find objects that have been dumped into the sewer network. “These cause blockages and the sewage then flows onto the road and causes major damage to our road infrastructure,” says Mayco member for transport, Felicity Purchase. Illegal dumping is harmful and against the law, says Mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg. “During the first stages of the national lockdown period, where movement was severely limited, our cleansing branch noted a significant drop in every type of litter that the teams normally clean up, to the extent
that the City was even able to reduce the number of staff on duty,” says Limberg. “However, as lockdown restrictions eased and people began to move around more freely again, the same amount of litter returned. This clearly illustrates how much of an influence human behaviour has on our environment. The City will continue working to keep areas clean, but ultimately the power is in the hands of residents, who could see big changes in the environment following small changes in habits.” Vehicles used in illegal dumping can be confiscated and a release fee of more than R17 000 will be charged, over and above the fines issued for dumping. V To report illegal dumping, please call 0860 103 089.
Initiative to curb hunger in deserving areas Stemming from the €5 million (about R92 million) funding from the German Development Corporation via the KfW Development Bank, the City of Cape Town is rolling out a collaborative social relief initiative aimed at preventing hunger, but also supporting local businesses. Launched in Hanover Park by mayor Dan Plato on Wednesday 2 December, the initiative will be rolled out over the next few months in a total of six cycles of R300 digital vouchers across eight neighbourhoods aimed at assisting those financially affected by Covid-19. These areas are Bonteheuwel, Manenberg, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Harare, Monwabisi Park and Kuyasa in Khayelitsha. “We have seen the lingering impact of the national lockdown on many of our residents, who have lost their jobs and are unable to provide for their families. We have already worked throughout the lockdown to support soup kitchens with equipment and ingredients, so that they can provide a warm meal to residents in need, but we have seen the need remains. Today this project begins to provide additional assistance to those in need and the City is very grateful for the funding from the German Government and KfW Bank because I know how many residents are going to be assisted,” says Plato. At the end of September, it was announced that the German Development Corporation had provided funding of €5 million to support more soup kitchens and early childhood development (ECD)
Elke Wolf, deputy head of cooperation at the German Embassy, and mayor Dan Plato plant an apple tree at one of the sponsored food gardens in Hanover Park.
centres across Cape Town. The money would also support the development of local food gardens, and stimulate the informal economy through the provision of food vouchers that can be redeemed at local spaza shops. The funds will allow for the provision of 25 000 food vouchers per month for a three-month period. Food vouchers will be provided to ECD staff and learners, and their families, residents involved in community food gardens, and to support soup kitchens in the identified areas. Around 250 ECD centres will benefit through the allocation of vouchers. In addition to this project, the City has already supported over 200 soup kitchens during the height of the national lock-
down, stepping in to fill the gaps where possible. “As the lockdown has partially lifted, we have seen that many of our residents still require food aid as a result of losing their income,” says Plato. The City will work with well-established NGO partner, Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU) to ensure that the funding is distributed to those most in need, and that regular updates are provided to the KfW Bank. The special relief funds provide the unique opportunity to restart the local neighbourhood economy as the vouchers can be used at spaza shops in communities, ensuring the vulnerable communities benefit most from this programme.
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Deep South Community Art Exhibition is back Art brings people together. It is for this reason that the Deep South Community Art Exhibition 2020 will take place once again at the Scarborough community centre – this time for a full week. The exhibition will run from Friday 11 to Wednesday 16 December with lots of enhancements and improvements guaranteed to provide an even better experience than in the past. This will be an opportunity for artists – who have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic – to exhibit and sell their work. The exhibition is open to all mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics and any other. “An exciting new feature that we have introduced is the ‘Support-anArtist’ initiative which is specifically aimed at uplifting artists within the Deep South community that do not have the financial means or experience to submit to an exhibition,” says the creative mind behind the exhibition and artist, Margherita Introna. For the four successful applicants in this category, the cost of the submission fee for two artworks will be covered and assistance and mentorship have been provided to complete the relevant documents. Artwork submissions officially closed on Wednesday 25 November and Margherita says she has had a huge response. “I am so excited about the amazing mix of artwork that we will have available this year. We have grown to over 45 artists with over 150 pieces of art.” While there are many first at this
year’s event, what hasn’t changed since last year, is that the proceeds from the artists submission fees and commission will all be donated to Tears Animal Rescue. The exhibition will open at 18:00. There will be live music by local artists and musicians Gaëllou and David Barkham. The exhibition will then be open for viewing from Saturday 12 December to Wednesday 16 December, from 10:00 to 16:00 (with the opening time on Sunday 13 December at 11:00). V Follow @deepsouthcommunityart on both Facebook and Instagram to find out more or email deepsouthcommunityart@gmail.com to ask questions.
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NINE-HOUR RACE DELIVERS THRILLS: The South African nine-hour race was held at Killarney on Saturday 5 December. The start, with 51 cars entered, was always going to be a frantic affair, but amazingly there were no coming togethers into the first corner and all made it safely into the early part of the race. PHOTO: COLIN BROWN
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ocal football icon and national coach Desiree Ellis received the Lifetime Community Award at Hollard Sport Industry Awards last week. Now in its tenth year, the Hollard Sport Industry Awards are billed as South Africa’s most prestigious awards ceremony for sport and business, acknowledging the leaders and trailblazers within the business of sport. Every year, in addition to the hotly contested award categories, there are also a collection of special judges’ awards which recognise individuals and organisations within sport who have contributed at the highest level through personal and professional achievements. The Sportperson’s Lifetime Community Award is given to a long-standing member of the sporting industry who, through their actions and endeavours, has made a sustained positive and significant philanthropic contribution to the community.
Ellis, one of Cape Town’s favourite daughters, again expressed her passion for the game, which was developed during her time growing up in Salt River. “I feel so blessed but at the same time very overwhelmed. We never do things for awards and rewards. A very big thank to all the coaches and players in women’s football, the technical team and support staff and of course the players because, through their effort, we are rewarded,” Ellis says. Through her foundation, Ellis collaborated with the Alcardo Andrews Foundation to provide up to 600 meals a day in and around Hanover Park in Cape Town. This award recognises all that Ellis’s dedication has achieved in terms of sustainability, empowerment and inclusivity within so many communities in South Africa. Headlined by comedian S’ne Dladla and sports anchor Motshidisi Mohono, the Hollard Sport Industry Awards were hosted vir-
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he Central Athletics Club hosted the first local trail run in the picturesque False Bay Nature Reserve with stringent Covid-19 protocols in place on Sunday 29 November. With the global Covid-19 pandemic thwarting local athletics clubs’ plans to host races nine months ago, runners had to be content with only participating in virtual races during the lockdown. This meant that participants had to run on their own, or in very small groups, anywhere on a pre-planned route and distance, then send their times to race organisers afterwards. With Athletics South Africa (ASA) having relaxed its rules from Sunday 1 November, it was decided that races may take place again. However, activities remain subject to very strict Covid-19 rules. The number of participants is limited to 500. Only races with a distance of 10 km or less are allowed. With all these rules in place, local athletics clubs have found it very difficult to host official road races. The trail race in Zeekoevlei was, therefore, the first race organised by a local community club since March that was not virtual. The runners had to pre-enter to ensure
that the limit of 500 was not exceeded. All participants had to undergo Covid-19 screening. Their temperature was taken on arrival. Participants in the 8km and 4km distances were set off in small batches between 06:00 and 09:00 which ensured no congestion and congregation of big groups at the start. Asieff Khan, manager of the nature reserve, said it was a great privilege for him and his management team to give people from the local community and elsewhere in the Cape the opportunity to take a closer look at the breath-taking scenery that the nature reserve has to offer. “The nature reserve is the ideal place to host a race in a safe place according to very strict Covid-19 rules. “Apart from the fact that there is no traffic, it is great for the people, especially the children, to learn more about the birdlife in the picturesque surroundings,” Khan explained. One of the participants, Venita Nel from the Goodwood Athletics Club, described the race as an incredible experience. “There was a great spirit in the race. The runners were all very happy because it felt good to finally be able to take part in a proper race and not a virtual one. “On top of that, everyone was rewarded with a medal and a cool buff. It was worth it,” Nel said.
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On current stock only! T’s & C’s apply
RUSTIC FENCING
H3-TREATED, 20 YEAR SABS APPROVED
RAILWAY SLEEPERS Customize to your specifications
HARDWARE
T’s & C’s apply
32%
DISCOUNT ON RAILWAY SLEEPERS & OTHER HARDWOOD FURNITURE
Garapa Gold 20 x 90
• Structural Timber • PAR • Loglap Weather Board • Tongue & roove V Joint • Sleeper Wood Planks • Flooring Planks • Rustic Timber Shiplap • Knotty Pine, etc
POSTS
067 404 5793
20%
DISCOUNT
each Bring in a copy of this ad to qualify for the Discount price only
ON RETAIL NOW (T’S & C’S APPLY)
GARAPA DECKING ALSO DO BALAU & MASSARANDUBA
We Supply and install
Supply and Deliver to the
DIY
HORIZONTAL FENCING
140 x 140mm square posts up to 9.6m CCA Ttd. H4 Also Stock 102 x 102mm Post 95 x 95mm Post 69 x 69mm Post
Freeway) TEL: 021 949 5555 •021 425 2555 • www.timbacore CELL: 081 598 0006
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R 460
STRUCTURAL TIMBER
•Standard width: 0.9m igh 1.8m
Standard Heights: 1.2m 2.1m 1.5m 2.4m 1.8m 3.0m
1. 8 m
WAS R 618 p/m NOW R 370 p/m
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Slatted Timber Fencing CCA, H3 Treated 21mm slats eg . 1.8m high
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