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The iconic Stellenberg Garden proved a popular destination on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November when Andrew and Sandy Ovenstone opened their garden to visitors. Members of the public flooded to the seven-acre property at 30 Oak Avenue, Kenilworth, to appreciate the beauty of its eighteenth-century manor house set in lush green surroundings. One of the main attractions was the Walled Garden which turned 30 this year. The English designer, David Hicks, designed the formal garden to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of the Ovenstones in 1989. But it seems the gardens had a bit of competition this year. A bright red Ferrari, parked just outside the property’s gates, drew its own crowd of admirers with many a visitor posing for a photograph. St Joseph’s Home for Chronically Ill Children will receive the proceeds raised over the weekend. PHOTOS: NETTALIE VILJOEN
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Roll-out one step closer NETTALIE VILJOEN
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he wheels are turning, albeit slowly, on the roll-out of the MyCiTi service in Wynberg. Mayco member for transport, Felicity Purchase, has confirmed that a series of public meetings will commence in the new year with affected communities about the placement of stations and stops for Phase 2A of the MyCiTi service. “There will also be meetings with the affected bus and minibus-taxi operators, businesses, residents’ associations and people who live in the area around the routes and whose homes or lives might be affected. A heritage and traffic impact assessment must also still be done,” says Purchase. Phase 2A will connect commuters from Mitchell’s Plain and Khayelitsha with Clare-
mont and Wynberg and will provide muchneeded scheduled public transport for those commuting between Wynberg and the Metro South-east. It is anticipated that the MyCiTi buses will operate in Wynberg by 2027 if all goes as planned, says Purchase. The City says one of the added benefits of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service is the opportunity to provide missing road links that will relieve traffic congestion. The portfolio committee for transport’s proposal that the MyCiTi service operates a direct route between the Metro South-east and the Wynberg public transport interchange (PTI) via Wetton Road – but in mixed traffic (the road reserve is too narrow to build additional right-of-way bus lanes) – was approved by the council in March. At the same meeting, the council also approved the route alignment along Strandfon-
tein Road, Ottery Road, South Road and the Brodie/Main road couplet to the Wynberg PTI. The couplet refers to a set of parallel oneway streets for Wynberg by using Brodie and Main roads to unclog and revitalise the central business district (CBD). A section of Main Road will be turned into a one-way, with Brodie Road accommodating traffic in the other direction. “This road scheme was approved by council in 2002. It is now needed for the roll-out of the MyCiTi service in Wynberg. The couplet will assist with traffic flow along Main Road. It will double the traffic capacity through Wynberg which will improve the travelling speed during peak-hour periods,” she explains. Detailed planning of the couplet has not yet started and tenders for this will go out
early in 2020. Purchase says the City intends to commence with the construction of the couplet as soon as possible, even before the MyCiTi service starts operating. “We are currently investigating whether this is possible,” she says. Purchase, however, says more is needed to address traffic congestion in Wynberg. Ideally, residents and commuters need to change their commuter patterns by either travelling together; working from home; or travelling to and from work outside of peak-hours. “The City has been implementing flexible working hours and remote working arrangements for employees, and we have engaged with the provincial government to do the same. It will help a lot if the private sector can follow suit if they are not doing so already,” she says.
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TWILIGHT RUN
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ne of Cape Town’s most popular events returns to the city’s streets next month. The Twilight Run, which is organised by the Community Chest, normally marks the start of the December party season, but this year’s event has a much more serious goal in mind. “The 2019 edition of the Twilight Run will again attract thousands of Capetonians and visitors to the 5km route that winds its way around our streets. We are inviting everyone to join us this year as we take a stand against gender-based violence,” says Lorenzo Davids,
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CEO of Community Chest. “We regard it as a moral obligation to continue the fight against gender-based violence. On Tuesday 3 December, we aim to create one of the largest public events to honour the thousands of women and children that have been affected by femicide, abuse, neglect, rape and brutality.” The entity invites all the companies, schools, organisations, families and private citizens and specifically fathers, brothers, uncles, nephews, colleagues, CEOs, religious leaders and male friends, and their partners to enter the run on behalf of all women. “Twilight has always been one of the most inclusive events of the year, attracting corporates, small businesses, organisations, schools, families and individuals in a festive atmosphere that guaranteed participants a good time, in aid of a good cause,” says Davids. “This year will be no different as Community Chest invites you to join the 2019 event and become a superhero as an act of solidarity against gender-based violence. Two organisations will benefit from the money raised The 2019 edition of
through this year’s event, and they will be present at the event to receive their cheques from us.” The event will enjoy the support of media personality Tracey Lange, Obama Fellow and founder, and executive director of Women Lead Movement Melene Rossouw, as well as the comedian Yaaseen Barnes.
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worn by Ethan Williamson (8), the one given to him by his two-year-old sister Reagan hile being called Africa’s best 50cc rider is by far the cutest: Beep-Beep. might be the most prestigious title yet In September, Ethan won two out of his three rounds while competing in the Federation International Motorcycle (FIM) of Africa Nations held at the Donnybrook racetrack in Harare, Zimbabwe – taking the overall win for the day. On Saturday 26 October, the United Herzlia School learner walked away with the TRP Motosport South Africa (MSA) National Motocross 50cc Junior title (six to nine years) at Terra Topia in Johannesburg. A week later, he earned his Western Province colours after winning both heats in the Western Cape Regional Championship held at his home track at Zone 7 in Cape Town. Quite a track record for someone who has only raced for two years. But Ethan Williamson won the TRP Motosport South Africa National Ethan says he Motocross 50cc Junior title (six to nine) last month. couldn’t have done
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it without the support of his family: his parents, Warren and Calista, and his two siblings, Reagan and Oliver (4). “They travel around the country to be with me. I have put in a lot of time with my Dad helping me. Finally the hard work has worked,” he says. According to Calista, Ethan has a knack for riding anything with two wheels. “He rode a peddle bike when he was two and a half. After seeing his dad watch motocross on TV, Ethan begged him for a bike.” Following six months of solid pleading, Ethan got his first motorcycle for his fifth birthday. In motocross, however, natural talent will only take you so far. He practices two to three times a week at Zone 7 where he is coached predominantly by his father. “Ethan is very driven and competitive. He wants to win and he wants to learn the correct technique. “But we feel he is still a young kid who needs to do kid things, so we encourage him to play soccer, cricket, and the drums. He also loves his trials bicycle and mountain bike,” says Warren. When competing in motocross competitions, Ethan rides a KTM sx 50cc – a modified
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he official announcement about two weeks ago that Cape Town Stadium is foreseen to become the new home of Western Province Rugby (WPR) by 2021 has raised several questions. But, as rugby fans have come to expect, WPR is playing its cards close to the chest. In an email to People’s Post, WPR group CEO Paul Zacks says that although the City of Cape Town has approved a binding heads of agreement with WPR – which will make it the primary anchor tenant of the stadium – the parties next have to work on the technical aspects which will be captured in the primary anchor tenant agreement. “Our negotiations with the City have not been concluded as yet. As soon as this happens, we’d be more than happy to answer questions,” says Zacks. He went on to say that WPR was of the view that a detailed story at this stage would be premature. “We can say that we are enormously encouraged by the potential move, which will not only yield benefits for the stadium, but also our players, and critically, for our fans,” says Zacks. One of the biggest questions is the fate of Newlands rugby stadium (“Stadium’s future in the balance”, People’s Post, 29 October). The Rugby Rocks website reported WPR had entered into an agreement with Investec that would see the asset management group given development rights to the Newlands stadium from 2021. It has been reported (“Newlands demolition likely, but timeline uncertain”, Sport 24, 7 October) that Investec plans to build residential and retail properties on the site. Neither WPR
nor Investec has confirmed these reports. Former South African rugby union player David “Divan” Serfontein says although he has not been privy to the reported deal between WPR and Investec, it is probably the only reason why the union can afford to move to the Cape Town stadium. “WPR is bankrupt, everybody knows that. Newlands rugby stadium is its last huge asset. When I played for them years ago, they were financially strong, but somewhere along the line, the money disappeared. When that happens bad management is usually to blame,” says Serfontein. He says the R110 million payment from Investec to WPR, if media reports are to be believed, won’t go far. “The union will be left with only half that after it settles its 2016 bail-out debt with Remgro (a Stellenbosch-based investment holding company). That’s nothing; it will only cover players’ contracts for one to two years,” Serfontein says. It has been reported that Investec will take on the development on a 99-year lease and that WPR will receive a percentage share in all profits that accrue from the development. “I don’t know the final details (of the deal), but I think Investec walked away with the biggest bargain of a lifetime. For WPR, the prospect that it could receive a share in the development’s profits for the next 99 years must be attractive. If that is the case it will be fantastic. That translates into a steady income every year,” he says. “What we don’t know is when Investec plans to start development. It may not happen for the next 10 years. Potentially, money will flow in; we just don’t know when.” In the meantime, WPR will likely remain in the red. “Even if it moves to the moon,
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POLLSMOOR PRISON
Spiritual care in jails highlighted NETTALIE VILJOEN
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uite a few buzz words were flying around at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) three-day Spiritual Care Service Providers Expo held at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Tokai: rehabilitation, moral regeneration and reintegration were chief among them. Addressing a large audience on the first day of the expo on Wednesday 6 November, the director for the DCS’s Spiritual Care division, Dr Menzi Mkhathini, said correctional services had come a long way since the White Paper on Corrections was drafted in 2005. “Today we are here to ask the critical questions: What can we do differently? What should we do additionally and what should we stop doing in our pursuit to rehabilitate offenders,” Mkhathini asked. He explained that there had been a programme shift; that a one-size-fits-all approach is not the solution. Instead, offenders undergo an in-depth spiritual assessment. A correctional sentence plan is then crafted which incorporates needs-based spiritual programmes suited to each individual. “We have to structure programmes that speak to the inner being of a person’s spirit. Often we just look at the behaviour of people, but we forget various factors caused that behaviour,” said Mkhathini. “If we can get a person’s basic values right, if we can change their belief system, we can change their thoughts. And if we can change their thoughts, we can change their feelings, and then, ultimately, their behaviour.” In the past, rehabilitation programmes mostly focused on upskilling offenders. Deputy minister of correctional services, Phathekile Holomisa, says they have realised
there is another eleThe Western Cape department of correctional services’ three-day ment that is as imporSpiritual Care Expo held at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre from tant in the process of 6 to 8 November drew quite a crowd. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN rehabilitation. “For offenders to be properly reintegrated into society, we give them skills, identify the potential they have and help them to realise that potential. We give them the opportunity to get an education,” said Holomisa. But, he said, this was not enough. As spiritual beings, humans have the potential to change. Hence the importance of spiritual care. “Offenders have missed out on the advantages of believing in a meaningful way in God. While they are ute to the reduction of numbers in prisons,” here (in prison) they are a captive audience. he said. If ministers of religion have not been able Judge Siraj Desai from the National Counto convert them while they were outside – cil of Correctional Services and national they have not been able to convince them to Muslim Prison Board, also attended the excome to church, to the mosque or the temple po. He said that he saw spiritual care as a – they have an opportunity now to talk to way to address the high degree of recidivism them,” he said. (the high number of offenders returning to According to Holomisa, the rehabilitation correctional centres after having completed of prisoners through spiritual care was also their sentences) in South Africa. a way to solve the problem of overcrowding “Various steps are taken to prepare ofin prisons when it comes to prisoners who fenders for the outside, but the problems outare eligible for parole. side remain the problems outside. We are a “It is easier to release people on parole society with enormous societal needs and rewhen you can see they have undergone these habilitation, in that sense, will always be difprogrammes and that they are no longer a ficult. All we can do is appeal to the commudanger to society. We believe it will contrib- nity at large to assist DCS in continuing the
rehabilitation of offenders outside of the correctional centre,” Desai said. This was the first time an expo of this kind was held in the Western Cape and Mkhathini said its purpose was to embrace and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders that are promoting rehabilitation programmes in different correctional facilities. “Corrections is a societal responsibility. We are here today with various NGOs and faith-based organisations. Working together with most of these NGOs, we have managed to change lives. The purpose of today is to showcase that work and also to upscale it. We believe with more support from these NGOs we will be able to change the lives of offenders,” Mkhathini said.
New presenter thanks mom for support RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Plumstead’s Jamie-Lee Domburg, one of the winners of Presenter Search on 3, says she is grateful to her strong mother and her five-year work experience on a cruise ship for equipping her with skills needed to take on new challenges. The former Steenberg resident, who attended Harmony Primary School and Steenberg High School, was a stay-athome mother to her 10-month-old son, Luca, before winning the contest. It was just four months ago that Jamie-Lee decided to take a shot on a local television show, but her mother, Patricia, says she always knew her daughter was destined for fame. She explains: “From a young age, Jamie-Lee always used to be into art, danc-
ing and karate. She got gold for hip hop dancing, ballet and modern dancing. She always said, ‘One day, the stage is going to be mine,’ – and look today!” Patricia says she was overwhelmed when Jamie-Lee was announced as one of the new presenters on SABC3’s Expresso Morning Show on Thursday 31 October. Kuhle Adams was the other contestant chosen. “I just burst out crying. The past four months have been so intense. She’d practise and practise and say, ‘I don’t know if I made it to next week,’ and then she did. We went through all the emotions.” Jamie-Lee, now with a sharp learning curve ahead of her, says she’s ready for the cut-throat television industry. Before motherhood, she travelled far and wide as part of a cruise ship’s crew and
entertainment personnel; sailing to Europe, America and the Caribbean. “It’s very similar (to TV) because you always have to be up and be positive. You don’t have an off switch, so that did prepare me for this venture,” says Jamie-Lee. She adds that her mother and their close-knit family also take some of the strain off her. “I have the best support group. She (Patricia) is the best Ouma in the universe. I have peace of mind, knowing she’s going to be home with Luca.” She takes notes of the director’s comments, production crew notes and ways to improve her craft. “I’ve learned to trust the timing and your season. Your day is going to come. Just be patient. I’ve been at rock bottom, but I had to trust it would get better.”
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V Constantia: The South African Riding for the Disabled Association (Sarda) is holding a car boot sale at the Sarda Centre in Brommersvlei Road from 8:30 until 12:30. The entry fee for traders is R80. Entry for customers is free. There is ample free parking and refreshments will be on sale. The sale of any clothing is not permitted. For further
V Wynberg: At the Cape Town Family History Society meeting at 14:30 at St John’s Church Hall in St John’s Road, historian Sigi Howes will give a talk called “Girl Interrupted: How a little German girl’s childhood was interrupted by the Second World War”. Visitors are welcome. The entry fee is R20. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call
V Constantia: Kirstenhof police will hold a night vigil from 19:00 till 20:00 at Cape Academy Math and Science School in Firgrove Way to launch the 16 Days of Activism and the start of the South African Police festive season. The community is invited to attend and to bring along a poster or placard with a message of support. For safety reasons, bring along a battery-operated tea light, torch or you could use the torch of your cellphone. For more information on the night vigil, call Kirstenhof police on 021 702 9110.
Wednesday 27 November V Tokai: Get your hearing tested for free at the hearing screening open day at the Tokai Library. HearInAfrica will be having a free hearing screening at Tokai Library. They will be able to test adults and children over four years of age. This will take place between 08:00 and 13:00. For more information, call the library on 021 710 1480. Saturday 30 November V Plumstead: Limited tickets are available for a bingo function to be held from 14:30 at the Naruna Scout Hall, Attlee Road, in Plumstead in support of NSRI Houtbay substation 8. Tickets cost R100. Contact Hilde Schoeman on 021 797 4911 or 082 680 7691 or email bruinoogh@gmail.com for more information.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 12 November 2019
PARKLIFE FESTIVAL
Local band sparkles in December RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS: NOVEMBER 2019 Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils of the City of Cape Town will take place at the time and venue indicated in the schedule below: Subcouncil 1 2 3 4
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Venue Subcouncil 1 Boardroom, Subcouncil Offices, c/o Hermes and Grovesnor avenues, Saxonsea, Atlantis Kraaifontein Council Chambers, Kraaifontein Municipal Building, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein Milnerton Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, Bridle Way, Milnerton Parow Council Chambers, Parow Municipal Building, 1st Floor, c/o Voortrekker Road and Tallent Street, Parow Bonteheuwel Council Chambers, Bonteheuwel Municipal Building, c/o Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel Bellville Council Chambers, Bellville Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville Durbanville Council Chambers, Durbanville Municipal Complex, c/o Oxford and Queen streets, Durbanville Strand Council Chambers, Strand Municipal Building, c/o Fagan Street and Main Road, Strand Khayelitsha Training Centre Auditorium, c/o Lwandle Road and Phendula Crescent, Khayelitsha Khayelitsha Training Centre Auditorium, c/o Lwandle Road and Phendula Crescent, Khayelitsha Dulcie September Civic Centre (Minor Hall), Protea Street, Kewtown, Athlone Lentegeur Council Chambers, Lentegeur Administrative Building, c/o Merrydale and Melkbos roads, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain Philippi Sports Complex, c/o Sport and Sheffield roads, Philippi Fezeka Council Chambers, c/o Govan Mbeki Road and Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu Raven Room, 1st Floor, Pinelands Training Centre, Central Square, St Stephens Road, Pinelands Council Chambers, 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Dulcie September (Athlone) Minor Hall, Protea Street, Kewtown Subcouncil Chambers, c/o Buck Road and Sixth Avenue, Lotus River Council Chambers, Central Circle, Fish Hoek Council Chambers, Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Constantia Kuils River Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Kuils River Municipal Building, c/o Carinus Street and Van Riebeeck Road, Kuils River Kuils River Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Kuils River Municipal Building, c/o Carinus Street and Van Riebeeck Road, Kuils River Subcouncil Chambers, Lentegeur Administrative Building, c/o Merrydale and Melkbos roads, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain Subcouncil 24 offices, Kuyasa Library, 1st Floor, Walter Sisulu Road, Khayelitsha
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Manager Vernatt van der 21 November 2019 10:00 Westhuizen 021 444 6041 Van Rhyn 20 November 2019 10:00 Amelia 021 444 1132 Brand 21 November 2019 10:00 Johannes 021 444 4862 van Niekerk 21 November 2019 10:00 Ardela 021 444 0196 Wilfred Schrevian Evan 20 November 2019 10:00 Solomons-Johannes Director (Acting) 021 400 3131 Jansen 18 November 2019 10:00 Pat 021 444 3717
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tarting out in a basement in Kommetjie, Diamond Thug has continued to create their unique brand of “intelligent and creative electronic music” since its formation in 2012. And this December they will take to the Parklife stage to immerse fans in The Woods and beyond. The band members Danilo Querios, Teddy Buxton, Adrian Culhane and Chanel Van T hail from South Africa’s two major cities, Johannesburg and Cape Town. They began making music in Chanel’s basement, played their first gigs in 2013 and, later that year, took off on their first tour. Now, six years later, they have been touring the world and that has made for some great inspiration. According to Chanel, her time in the French Alps was able to elicit the right emotions to create their new single, The Woods. “The words speak of a sense of isolation while being in the wilderness,” she says,
Viljoen 18 November 2019 10:00 Carin 021 444 0689 Erika Theron 21 November 2019 10:00 Paulsen Williams 021 850 4150 Jongihlanga 20 November 2019 10:00 Joseph France 021 444 5548 Sitonga 18 November 2019 10:00 Clifford 021 444 3715 Nombakuse 20 November 2019 10:00 Kayise 021 444 5381 Johnson Fetu 21 November 2019 10:00 Mcebisi 021 444 8701
adding the single was recorded a few months ago after their European tour. Telling the love story in The Woods is not all they’ve had on their plate recently – they’re cooking up something new to impress audiences. “We are getting giddy and excited about a few demo tracks. It’s sort of like the toddler phase of these songs. We’ll be prepping some of these new songs of ours to play for the first time (at Parklife).” Chanel says they’re looking forward to being seaside on Sunday 1 December at the Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival and to sharing the stage with such a unique line-up. “All the artists performing are talented and successful in each of their individual niches and we are excited to watch each of them – it’s great to see everyone on the same stage.” She adds: “I think I’m personally most excited to watch Sons of The East as I was lucky enough to watch them in Madrid a few months ago. “I did not know their music then and they had an incredible stage presence. I look forward to seeing them play to a South African crowd.” The food and music festival will take place at Muizenberg Park in Cape Town with performers Jeremy Loops, Matthew Mole, Sons of the East (Australia), Sean Koch and Diamond Thug taking to the stage to entertain audiences. Tickets are R295 for adults, R195 for under 18s and children aged six and under can enter free. V For more information, visit https:// parklife.co.za
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Bobo 20 November 2019 10:00 Lunga 021 444 5366 Daniels 18 November 2019 10:00 Anthony 021 444 5395 Griessel 20 November 2019 10:00 Mariette 021 444 9797 Muller (Acting) 18 November 2019 10:00 Lucille 021 487 2055 Liebenberg 21 November 2019 10:00 Christa 021 444 0503 Monk 21 November 2019 10:00 Fred 021 444 8788 Mentor 18 November 2019 10:00 Desiree 021 400 7495 White 20 November 2019 10:00 Richard 021 444 8112 Erika Theron Williams 20 November 2019 10:00 Paulsen SC 8 Man (Acting) 021 850 4150 Moses 18 November 2019 10:00 Roxanne 021 400 2355 Martin 18 November 2019 10:00 Raphael 021 444 8727 Rorwana 21 November 2019 10:00 Goodman 021 444 7530
To access the full agenda and all supporting documentation 72 hours before the meeting go to http://www.capetown.gov.za/subcouncils. Highlight the date of the Subcouncil meeting, choose the Subcouncil you require and download the agenda. Please report any difficulties to the relevant Subcouncil Manager. In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments, recommendations or input to the municipality from 4 November 2019 to 15 December 2019: HAVE YOUR SAY: The review of the spatial development frameworks (SDFs) for the eight planning districts across Cape Town • Written submission: IDP Department, PO Box 298, Cape Town 8000 • Online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay
Diamond Thug will perform new songs at the Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival. PHOTO: ALEX PATERIMOS
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Breathe in... exhale... and relax Local multimedia artist Karen Wykerd will open her solo exhibition, Exhale, this November at The Studio Art Gallery in Simon’s Town. In a departure from her usual subject matter, Wykerd leaves the busy streets of the city behind to explore the abundance of nature around Cape Town: capturing calm spaces where you can take a moment to exhale and let out the stresses of your daily life. She explores the moments spent picturing the warmth of the sun, its light glimmering through the leaves; the feel of water on her skin; the sound of wind rustling through branches and waves sighing on to the shore. In Exhale, a selection of paintings on canvas, wooden blocks and hand-marbled paper will be showcased. The process is an im-
portant part of the body of work, with elements of chance at play, acknowledging the necessity of exploring the unfamiliar to gain insight. This tranquil collection of works uses Wykerd’s recognisable translucent washes of colour around figures swimming, strolling and floating to create scenes of immersion in nature. The dreamily indistinct backgrounds and tranquil colour palette combine to give the viewers of her works moments of rest and reflection where they can be reacquainted with nature, and themselves. The exhibition will run from Thursday 14 to Wednesday 27 November, with the official opening taking place on Saturday 16 November at 15:00. V For more information, visit www.studioartgallery.co.za or call 021 786 9457.
Win movie tickets The Charlie’s Angels reboot will open at Cine Prestige Cavendish Square this Friday (15 November). The film starring Naomi Scott, Sam Claflin and Kristen Steward will put a new spin on the classic. When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology,
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Charlie’s Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect the public. Another movie to open at Cine Prestige on Friday 6 December is Frozen 2. There will be activations at Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige on Saturday 7 December from 10:00 to 15:00. In the movie, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.
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SUNNYDALE:
Don’t miss Sleepathon Luke Kruyt with a puppy in need of vaccinations from Hillview.PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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he annual Tears Sleepathon is a not-to-be-missed event that allows animal-lovers to get involved with the rescue, sterilisation and support of homeless dogs and cats, or those in impoverished areas. The Emma Animal Rescue Society (Tears) is an animal welfare organisation that homes, provides sanctuary for and sees to the medical needs of dogs and cats in Vrygrond, Redhill, Ocean View and Masiphumelele. The Sleepathon will be held on three consecutive Saturdays – 16, 23 and 30 November – at the Tears Animal Rescue shelter in Sunnydale. During the event, participants will get to curl up next to a homeless hound or cute kitty for the night, make them feel loved and also enjoy an evening of festivities. The aim of the event, according to the organisation’s marketing coordinator Luke Kruyt, is fourfold. “It’s to raise awareness, raise money – because we desperately need it – find homes for dogs and cats, and we’re always looking for volunteers,” he says, adding that the more volunteers the Tears shelter, hospital and veterinary clinic has, the more animals it can take care of.
Tickets to participate in the furry fun cost R200 per person and can be bought online. Entrants can sign up as individuals, a corporate team, or as a family or group of friends. Once tickets have been purchased, a welcome pack will be emailed to recipients who are then tasked to raise funds – either through social media, by pledging donations or through the sale of goodies – in support of three causes at Tears. “There’s the rescue, rehab and rehome cause – that’s for the shelter and rescue dogs, and making sure they get all the veterinary care they need to become wellrounded and get homed. The other cause is to help to offer free sterilisations in the communities we work in. And the last is to support the welfare and mobile dog clinics which offer subsidised veterinary care,” explained Kruyt. Last year the shelter was able to raise more than R500 000 (which was highly appreciated) but its monthly running costs are currently standing at more than R1 million, due to the fact that it services communities who can’t afford the care their animals need. This year, Tears is hoping to generate even more money with the help of the “pawsome” fundraisers. On the day they’ve booked, participants will check in at 17:00 at
the shelter where they will receive much more than just 14 hours with man’s best friends. A statement on the event read: “Sleepathoners will enjoy a festive evening of celebration, live music and socialising in a chilled and comfortable space. One of three gourmet plantbased meals, hot cocoa and s’more kits are on the menu for dinner and everyone is encouraged to bring sleeping bags and camping gear, as well as snacks and treats to make their sleepover as memorable as possible.” Participants will be able to choose a special fur baby they feel a connection with, or they will be allocated one. According to Kruyt, the cattery can accommodate about 15 to 20 people and the dog kennels can take about 80 to 90; adding up to about 360 people who can participate over the three Saturdays. The only downside, according to Kruyt, is saying goodbye at 07:00. “It’s very emotional in the morning,” he said. All funds raised will be used to assist the shelter with its various programmes. “The more funds you raise, the more animals you will help,” the Tears’s statement read. V Call Tears on 021 785 4482 or visit its website: www.tears.org.za/sleepathon for more information. For tickets visit: https://bit.ly/34AnSQk.
A total of 51 firefighters earned their badges and will now join the City’s fire and rescue service.
Learner firefighters earn their badges A total of 51 firefighters will join the ranks of the City’s fire and rescue services following the completion of their eight-month training recently. “Firefighters must undergo hours of training and prove their proficiency, which is by no means easy. Our new firefighters can be very proud of their achievements and for joining the fire and rescue service,” says Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith. Firefighters control and extinguish fires, respond to emergency situations and primarily protect people, the environment and property from accidents and emergencies. “Our firefighters work closely with the local community to increase fire safety awareness in order to help prevent fires and accidents from happening in the first place,” says Smith. The group had to pass a tough physical assessment, followed by interviews and then eight months of training in various modules
including Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Awareness and First-Aid Level 3. At their graduation ceremony in Epping, the new firefighters were presented with their rank and badge, with the former pinned to the corners of their shirt collars and the badge above the left shirt pocket. They are now permanent members of staff and will be deployed to various fire stations across the metropole. New recruit, Nomvuyiseko Lungile from Khayelitsha said the path to becoming a firefighter wasn’t easy, but she did it to serve her community and to help protect lives and property. Dane Smidt was a seasonal firefighter for five years before becoming a learner firefighter. “I became a firefighter mainly to serve my community and show care for others,” he says. The summer season is traditionally the service’s busiest time of year and will put
the new firefighters through their paces and test their newly-acquired skills. The fire and rescue service noted a near 9% increase in vegetation fires yearon-year, between 2018 and 2019. This, in turn, increased the overall number of fires that firefighters responded to – just over 70% of all fires are vegetation fires. “Summer is the fun, holiday season and at the same time, we want Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith congratulates to urge residents to act one of the graduates. responsibly as it’s also the time there are high demands on our fire- are able to step up to the plate. Added to our fighters. Saving lives and property are their efforts is that we’ll soon deploy our team of priority and I am confident our firefighters seasonal firefighters,” says Smith.
10 NEWS City one of world’s most beautiful Cape Town has come in at number seven on Flight Network’s list of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities for 2019. The list of 50 best cities in the world was compiled by Flight Network, a Canadian online travel agency. Cape Town remains one of the most beautiful cities in the eyes of the world, with much to offer visitors to our wonderful city. We are humbled that Cape Town has been named as the best location on the continent and hope that travellers continue to see Cape Town as a must-see destination. More than 300 000 job opportunities are supported by the local tourism industry so accolades such as these are important in sustaining the interest from the international community that continues to contribute towards job creation. The tourism sector has the biggest growth potential, and awards like these are necessary in helping to support our tourism stakeholders. According to the list, the top 10 most beautiful cities in the world are: Paris (France), New York (USA), London (England), Venice (Italy), Vancouver (Canada), Barcelona (Spain), Cape Town (South Africa), San Francisco (USA), Sydney (Australia) and Rome (Italy). The reviews and opinions of more than 1 000 travel writers, bloggers and travel agencies from all across the globe form the basis of the list. The only other African city to make the list is Marrakech (Morocco), which comes in at number 46. Cape Town is also competing in three categories in the World Travel Awards. Cape Town is currently the holder of the World’s Leading Festival and Events Destination title. Cape Town was again voted Africa’s Leading Festival and Events Destination for the second consecutive time at the recent Africa and Indian Ocean World Travel Awards in June this year. Table Mountain won the title of Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction and Cape Town International Airport won Africa’s Leading Airport. All three contenders are up for the prestigious world titles at the 2019 World Travel Awards. The voting period closed on Sunday (10 November) and the winners will be announced in Oman (Middle East) on Thursday 28 November. DAN PLATO, Mayor of Cape Town
PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 12 November 2019
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We can play our part in public safety Crime statistics recently released by Police Minister Bheki Cele should serve as a reminder to remain vigilant. We need to be prepared to encounter an element of criminal activity when we leave our homes. The brave men and women of the SAPS are doing their best to arrest criminals and prevent crime, but you and I can also make a difference. Public spaces carry a range of safety challenges. These include parking garages, parks, shopping centres, and other places where large groups of people provide easy cover for would-be criminals. In public spaces you should leave the expensive items such as jewels at home; if you have a daily walking schedule to and from the mall, vary it often so that your movement does not become predictable. If someone stops you to ask for assistance, keep a safe distance and keep an eye on movement around you. Avoid drawing money from an ATM late at night, and if it is urgent rather consider going to an ATM in a well-lit space where a security officer is on duty. Leave the headphones at home. Anything that causes distraction is to be avoided. There is safety in numbers. Take a friend with you, so that you can look out for each other. CHARNEL HATTINGH, Fidelity ADT
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Taxi challenges examined at workshop In an effort to resolve challenges facing the taxi industry, I held an intergovernmental workshop on public transport with the City of Cape Town. The workshop follows my commitment after a meeting with the leadership of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) last month where we addressed challenges facing the taxi industry. These challenges include the issuing of operating licences for minibus taxis, metre taxis and the issue of identification of e-hailing. In preparation for a formal consultation
with the taxi industry, the province and the City clarified processes and procedures around the issuing of operating licences and other related matters. Considerable progress was made which will enable me to take the matter forward with the taxi industry. I am committed to finding amicable solutions within the ambit of the law to ensure that people are transported to work safely and improve efficiency in the minibus-taxi industry which contributes massively to our economy. BONGINKOSI MADIKIZELA, MEC: Transport and public works
Find your dream, go after it Having a dream helps you to look beyond your current circumstances. A dream will help you to prioritise the most important things in your life. A dream makes even the small things that you do exciting, because you know that they are helping you get closer to reach-
ing that dream. Once you discover your dream, go after it. To develop your dream, think about it, be humble, have character, don’t be complacent – just keep on believing you can do it. MPENDULO NCUBUKEZI, Email
Musical’s message encourages youth to make positive choices This weekend I took 350 youth from areas across Cape Town to see the David Kramer musical, Danger In The Dark. The message of this musical has important lessons for the youth of today, especially those living in communities where crime and violence are challenges. Danger In The Dark remains relevant as it covers themes of domestic violence, gangsterism and drug abuse. There are many city programmes which work to address these challenges and we hope that the youngsters who see this show will be inspired to make positive choices in their life, be aware of the dangers of making the wrong choices, and instead work hard to succeed at their schooling
and life. David Kramer’s Danger in the Dark is a rework of the hit musical Poison, which he and the late Taliep Petersen wrote in the 1990s. The story takes place in 1995 on the Cape Flats when Pamela meets up with Juanita, a friend from her school days. She realises that Juanita is trapped in an abusive relationship with a drug lord and she is determined to help her friend leave. Pamela is drawn into dark and dangerous places and situations, yet she pursues against all odds for the safety and survival of her friend. One of the ways the City of Cape Town is addressing substance abuse is through
the Matrix programme. The City has recently opened its eighth clinic in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein. The other sites are Tafelsig; Albow Gardens; Delft South; Town 2, Khayelitsha; Parkwood; Ruimte Road, Manenberg and Eerste River. For the last financial year, 2 258 screenings were conducted at the City’s matrix sites with the clean drug test rate for clients at 83% during the same period. The treatment is free of charge. Those struggling with substance abuse can access help. Please contact 021 444 8444 or email: matrix@capetown.gov.za. DAN PLATO, Mayor of Cape Town
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lected by the people of Mitchell’s Plain. The club’s first ever meeting was held at Westridge gardens and thereafter moved over to here is only a few days left to get your en- Morgen’s Village streets before the residentries in for the 2019 JP21 Mitchell’s Plain tial area was built,” says Valentine. Titans Race. In 2006, starting with only four members The race will take place through the and to date there are 160 members. streets of Rocklands and along the Mitchell’s “The numbers are just increasing year on Plain coast on Saturday 23 November. year. Today we have qualified coaches as Online entries close on Sunday 17 Novem- well as a junior structure who compete withber with manual entries closing on race day. in the Western Province Athletics,” says The 5, 10 and 21.1km races aim to promote Valentine. The three races will start bethe vibrance and culture of Mitchell’s Plain tween 06:00 and 07:30. The race forms part while promoting community involvement. of the coca-cola league. Justin Valentine, “Our annual race is a Mitchell’s Plain Tirace not to be missed. It tans chair says the is one of the only races race has been growthat runs on the beach ing from strength to front and it’s the most strength. enjoyable run. Spartan “Mitchell’s Plain Harriers uses our race Titans Athletic Club as their inaugural run started in 2006 by the for their newbies. vision of four individThere is lots of fun on uals from different the road as well as at the athletic clubs promotfinish line on the field. ing the sport and hav[Expect] a fun morning ing a healthier lifesfor the entire family tyle, offering people a young and old. All is better option of sport welcome,” says Valenand alternative way tine for the youth to enV To find out more or to join gage in sport,” says the club, visit www.mptiValentine. tans2006.co.za or email The club represents mptitans@gmail.com. You a true community or- The 2019 JP21 MP Titans race will once can also follow them on Faganisation. again see thousands of runners take on cebook. “The club name and the 5, 10 and 21.1km races through the V For entries, visit club colours was se- streets of Mitchell’s Plain. www.Webtickets.co.za.
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played on Friday 8 November. With the Belhar Dolphins easily descore tied at 1-1, Alifeated their rivals from stair Veale stepped the Northern Suburbs up to the plate and Kuils River Cougars 15-0 cleared Molaba’s in their Cape Town Softfast pitch over the ball Association Major fence. The short League clash on Saturday break by Khayelit9 November. sha while three of The run-ahead rule came their players particiinto effect after only three pated in a Masters innings. The Dolphins ofEuropean Cup in fensive line was on song, Barcelona did not do scoring 10 hits from Melthe team any good issa Wentzel and stalwart Beulah Maans of Belhar Dolphins after their good start Ursula Esau, sharing the (right)) forces the out on first base to to the season. Molapitching duties for Cou- Kuils River Cougars’ Michelle Samuels ba, Thuto Makologars. during a Major League game played at makoe and Terence Dawn Allies (3-3) and Turfhall sport complex on Saturday 9 White were guest her daughter Micayla Al- November. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS players for Sweden lies (2-2) were the leading in the Masters. They batters for Dolphins. Berenice Maart also were invited by their local Swedish player, chipped in with two hits, including a double. Karl Heljm, who incidentally scored the only Maureen Croza, on the pitching rubber for RBI against Yankees. Dolphins, faced 14 batters, giving up four Results: scattered hits. In another Major League enSuper League counter Westridge Yankees eased to a 12-2 Tantasport 5, Glenthorn A’s 12; win over current holders, Falcons. Kenfac Phillies 13, Heideveld Yankees 0 Glenthorn A’s salvaged their first win of Major League: the season against a fumbling Tantasport in Westridge Yankees 12, Falcons 2; a Super League clash, also on Saturday. Kuils River Cougars 0, Belhar Dolhins 15; A’s amassed five runs in the seventh inTable View Tornados 3, Lavender Hill 10 nings to run out 12-5 winners. First League: They recorded a massive 18 hits off RoxGlenthorn A’s 8, Lavender Hill 7; anne Albertyn and Meghan Fillmore, sharBattswood 12, St Martins 2; ing the pitching duties for Tantasport. Crusaders 7, Panthers 0; Deidré Sassman (3-4), Chante Pepino (3-4) Blackheath 4, Khayelitsha Eagles 12 and Courtney Stevens (3-5) led the offensive Second League: charge. Falcons12, Titans 11; For A’s, Lisa Erasmus gave up nine hits, Table View Tornados 9, Kenfac Phillies 13; striking out five batters and giving up four Battswood 3, Devonshire Rovers 21 free bases. Third League: Stalwart Moses Molaba of Khayelitsha EaThistles 0, Strandfontein Mets 7; gles could not contain the Westridge YanSt Augustines 13, Table View Tornados 12; kees batters in the men’s Major League Normies 10, Stealers 10
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ed-hot action filled the track at the Killarney International Speedway at the weekend with the final and deciding round of the World Rallycross (World RX) championship. In the end, Sweden’s Timmy Hansen was crowned as champion on account of a countback of wins over Norway’s Andreas Bakkerud. The Cape Town crowd was treated to a spectacular and bruising season finale as the two ended on even points, with Bakkerud second in the race behind winner Niclas Grönholm and Hansen in fourth behind Timur Timerzianov after 60 races in 10 countries on four continents throughout the year. Timmy (Peugeot) arrived in Cape Town just a single world championship point clear of title rival Bakkerud (Audi) and younger Hansen brother and teammate Kevin another five points back in third. After the qualifying rounds and semi-finals, Timmy’s championship lead was only two points, with just the final left to race and eight points on the table. Timmy started the final from pole position from Bakkerud, Grönholm, Kevin, Timur Timerzianov and Timo Scheider as the top six lined up two-by-two to decide the world championship over six scintillating laps in
sweltering heat to the backdrop of Table Mountain. Bakkerud made a perfect start to lead from a combative Timmy, but the three world championship contenders became embroiled in a controversial incident, when Timmy made a move on Bakkerud and the two tangled and went off as Kevin also went off in avoidance at the bottom hairpin. The upshot was that Grönholm led the way from the recovered Bakkerud, Timerzianov and the similarly recovered Timmy, who had made quick work of a struggling Scheider to take a vital fourth place. Kevin then had a second spectacular incident at the same corner where he, his brother and Bakkerud had collided on the opening lap, as Grönholm led a disgruntled Bakkerud, Timerzianov and a limping Kevin home after Scheider ground to a halt. In other action, Swede Oliver Eriksson delivered a dominant RX2 victory over Jamaican Fraser McConnell and Sami-Matti Trogen, to wrap up that title over Ben-Philip Gundersen, who pipped Jesse Kallio to the title second, while Zak Groenewald took local BMW E36 Cup honours. Also Shaun Cope won the front-wheel drive class in his VW Golf and rally lass Megan Verlaque took Speedcar buggy honours.
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