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United in prayer Adhering to Covid-19 restrictions, about 120 police officers attended a Wynberg Cluster Prayer Day held at Church-On-Main in 3 Millbank Road, Wynberg, on Friday 2 October. Capt Silvino Davids, the event’s programme coordinator, said seeing that September was Police Safety Month, it was felt a prayer day would be a fitting end to the month. Pastor Nick Chadwick of Church-on-Main, Father Manuel Fernandes of Corpus Christi, Sheikh Abdurahmaan (Omar) Sadien, Imam of the Yusufeyyah of Masjid Mosque and Pastor Charmain Daniels, a former police officer, each said a prayer for the brave men and women who serve in the police force. Geoff Fox, chair of the Wynberg Community Police Cluster Board, also shared a few words on the day. On behalf of the community in the Wynberg cluster, Fox expressed his appreciation of the service the police members provided during “not only the stressful and challenging times brought about by Covid, but also the added real risks to their personal safety in the fight against the criminal elements that are active across the nation”.

The officers attending the event also took a moment to commemorate their fallen. The symbolic lighting of 12 candles – 11 small ones representing the precincts from Mowbray to Cape Point with a larger one representing the mother body ­– formed part of the proceedings. Pictured is Col Rufie Nel, station commander of Wynberg police station.

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South Road saga drags on NETTALIE VILJOEN NETTALIE.VILJOEN@MEDIA24.COM

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enants of the council-owned houses located on the Plumstead side of South Road reserve claim they have been left out of the loop with regards to the City of Cape Town’s immediate plans for these properties earmarked to be replaced by a MyCiti trunk route in the future.

In 2014, the City confirmed that 26 occupied council-owned houses and six vacant houses needed to be demolished to make way for a MyCiTi trunk route that would come through Wynberg and Plumstead. The route would form part of Phase 2A of the Integrated Rapid Transport (IRT) project which back

then was scheduled to start in 2015.

Five years and a couple of court cases later, tenants are still living with uncertainty.

To date, 21 of these properties are still occupied. The remaining five stand empty.

Representing these tenants is the South Road Families Association (SRFA). Clive Muller, a spokesperson for SRFA, ascribes the City’s apparent “silence” to next year’s local elections. He claims, after all the heat generated around this contentious issue in the past, the City won’t just act outright against tenants now out of concern that it would affect its chances at the polls.

“There is a political battle going on in the Western Cape for the hearts and minds of its residents. For any party to win, it has to have the support of the people of colour.”

He claims the City is playing a balancing

act between its voters and its financial backers, which, he claims, are mostly property developers hoping to capitalise on the prime land which will border the projected routes.

The South Road saga began in September 2014 when tenants living in the reserve received notices to vacate city-owned rental properties. In March 2015, the Western Cape High Court granted an urgent interdict to halt the evictions. This sparked an ongoing court battle between SRFA and the City which would eventually end in the Western Cape High Court upholding the City’s appeal in the matter in February 2017. Three months later, an application by SRFA to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) for special leave to appeal against the Western Cape High Court ruling was dismissed.

Another two years would pass before the

City’s Portfolio Committee for Transport unanimously approved two proposed transport routes – a direct bus route operating along Wetton Road, and a trunk route with dedicated right-of-way bus lanes along Ottery and South roads. Council rubber-stamped these plans in March last year.

When People’s Post spoke to the City’s Mayco member for transport, Felicity Purchase, in November last year (“Roll-out one step closer”, 12 November 2019), she said a series of public meetings would commence in this year with affected communities, affected bus and minibus-taxi operators, businesses, residents’ associations and people who live in the area around the routes. If all went to plan, Purchase said, the MyCiti buses would operate in Wynberg by 2027.

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Learners and students around South Africa have until Friday 23 October to enter the Progress SA #YourFreedomYourFuture competition to stand a chance of winning their share of R64 000.

Submit either an essay (maximum 1 200 words) or a short film/video (three minutes or shorter), exploring the topic “Your Freedom. Your Future – Is South Africa at a fork in the road and which road should we take?”

First prize is R10 000, R5 000 for the runner-up and R1 000 for third place.

Prizes will be awarded for the best essay and best video in each of the two age categories: 17 years or younger and 18 to 24 years old. “Our essay and video competition intends to encourage young people to engage in political debate, to think about how freedom affects their futures, and have their say,” says Tami Jackson, chair for Progress SA. The winning essays and videos will be shared on the Progress SA website. Winners will be announced on Friday 27 November.

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n Saturday 24 October, 250 local dancers will vie for the crown of Cape Town’s best community dance crew, in the annual 021BDC dance competition. It is hosted by non-profit organisation Project 021. This is their eighth annual event and the crews have registered six junior duos, six junior crews, 15 senior duos, eight teen crews and six mega crews from Steenberg, Lavender Hill, Mitchell’s Plain, Athlone, Brackenfell, Kuils River, Eerste River, Kraaifontein and Atlantis.

They will compete at the Alexander Sinton High School Hall in Crawford.

Project 021 was founded by David Cornelson in 2013 and uses the disciplines and principles of performing arts to develop young people (“Contest makes a return”, People’s Post, 15 September).

“As a means to showcase the amazing creative abilities of young people, we have been hosting various performance events since 2013,” says Cornelson.

“At Project 021, we believe that a purpose is bestowed on every individual who is destined for a specific positive direction and, with the necessary opportunities created, they can reach the heights which their dreams draw them to.

“Many creatively talented young people do not have access to programmes which can assist them to develop and refine their skills and such programmes that do exist are not affordable for many people. We started the NPO to create opportunities for young people to develop their creative skills, as well as their confidence to pursue their dream.”

The NPO is based in Kuils River but runs programmes in Athlone, Wynberg, Bellville and Sarepta.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, no spectators will be allowed. The event will however be live streamed.

Tickets cost R50 and are available via Quicket.

“We are currently preparing for our showcase event which will take place in February 2021. The event will consist of two drama productions, namely, Colour Burst and Against the odds.

“The showcase event consists of singing, dancing and acting, and is a presentation of the work that Project 021 has been doing with our young people, before and during lockdown,” says Cornelson.

V For more information on the NPO, visit www.project021.co.za, email info@project021.co.za, follow their Facebook page Project021, or Instagram page Project021_cpt.

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NATIONAL WILLS WEEK

Good time to use your ‘free will’ RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com

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o one likes to think about a time when they will no longer be around, but if providing for family members who remain behind is a priority, the importance of leaving a final will and testament cannot be underestimated.

National Wills Week, usually observed in September, was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown.

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has officially announced that National Wills Week will be commemorated from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October this year.

According to Alex Simeonides, chief executive officer and cofounder of estate planning agency Capital Legacy, more than 75% of South Africans pass away without a valid will in place – the consequences of which can have severe impacts on loved ones.

One of the implications of not having a will is that the estate of the deceased will be distributed according to South African law – under the Intestate Succession Act – The importance of leaving a last will and testament meaning valuable items may be cannot be underestimated. distributed in a way that does not benefit the people you would have wanted says: “A will is something you do when you pass things onto. are older; when you’re established and have Without a will in place, it will take time something to pass on. I’m working for my – even years – and effort to wind up the es- car and my own entertainment currently, tate, and if the deceased is the breadwinner but other than that, I don’t have anything to it could leave the remaining family with pil- pass on. And it’s a given that my parents ing debts. would get my car if I die tomorrow, right?”

Distribution of valuables and assets withAccording to the LSSA, this is correct. out a clear will often lead to feuding in the “Where there are no descendants, the parfamily. ents will inherit, and in their absence, the A current partner may be left with noth- brothers and sisters will inherit,” reads a ing should an outdated will still indicate a document titled Deceased Estates. previous spouse as the main beneficiary.

But this is likely to be a lengthy process.

The children’s inheritance could pass to Patricia Abrahams says writing up a will the Government Guardian’s Fund or ap- hasn’t even crossed her mind. pointed guardian rather than to a trust that “I’m still growing and I hope my career will ensure the wishes of the deceased are will grow too, but it’s still a long time before carried out for them.

I need to think of that. For my child, my Despite all this, when asked if a will was grandmother will look after him or my a priority at this point in their lives, several mother,” she says. twenty-somethings said they had nothing During Wills Week, participating firms valuable to pass on and would, therefore, not will draw up basic wills for free. be writing one up any time soon.

V Visit lssa.org.za for a list of participating firms. For Cape Town resident Jessica Ingrid Smith more information, visit: www.capitallegacy.co.za.

FROM PAGE 1 And then the Covid-19 pandemic happened.

People’s Post recently asked Purchase when the IRT project will recommence, Purchase said the City is attending to the finalisation of planning and design-related aspects which are necessary for the implementation processes in respect of the IRT Phase 2A programme.

“Construction will start once these processes are completed. Time frames for the completion of these processes are dynamic and dependant on a number of factors and

the City is not at this stage in a position to provide exact time frames,” she added.

Muller claims SRFA has received no recent communication from the City on whether and for how long tenants would still be allowed to stay in the councilowned houses. He claims, instead of sending eviction notices to all tenants as it did in the past, the City is now targeting tenants for eviction one by one.

Purchase said, in the event that rental properties may be affected by the implementation of the IRT Phase 2A programme, the City will communicate with interested and affected parties when it is appropriate for it to do so.

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“We have seen an increase to the feeding lines as many people are trying to make ends meet; the consequences of lockdown have been devastating on household and food security,” shares Ghairunisa Johnstone, director of Mustadafin Foundation.

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The meals are in support of eradicating hunger and poverty. “We may not be able to feed the whole nation, but with a R12 contribution we can ease the food pressure put on poor households.

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Tipping hat to NHWs Residents still have another 10 days to nominate an accredited neighbourhood watch (NHW) or an individual member for the Neighbourhood Watch Awards.

These awards honour neighbourhood watch volunteers and teams who excelled in the call of duty, but also walked the extra mile to assist communities.

“Neighbourhood watches play an important role in creating a safe environment in communities, but also contribute towards community cohesion and pride.

Apart from the focus on crime patrols, many have also initiated community projects such as clean-up campaigns to beautify their environment,” said the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith.

The awards consist of two broad categories – that of individual members with proven outstanding achievement in safeguarding community members and property, and awards for NHW teams.

Residents can only nominate NHW members or teams that are accredited with the provincial department of community safety or who have formally submitted their application for accreditation. Smith encouraged residents to participate in the award process and submit nominations for their favourite member or team so as to acknowledge their efforts.

“Neighbourhood watches are an important communication link between enforcement agencies and the suburbs they represent as they work across community sectoral groups,” added Smith.

The categories for the individual awards are: . NHW Member of the Year.

Meanwhile, local resident Clint Carelse recently alerted People’s Post to the poor state of a vacant, council-owned property located at the lower end of Rotherfield Road. As it turns out, this plot was the location of one of three vacant houses (in Waterbury, Rotherfield and Lympleigh roads) which were demolished end-2014, beginning-2015 as part of the City’s plans for the IRT project.

Carelse says the plot has become a hotspot for dumping and illegal squatting. After many emails to various City departments and much frustration, he says the illegal squatters were removed and a team was sent out to clean the plot. However, he

. Organisational Excellence: for excellence in neighbourhood management. . Mobiliser of the Year: for exceptional efforts to encourage and grow communities in support of safety. . Inspiration of the Year: a NHW leader who has displayed inspirational public leadership, across several NHW areas, in support of community safety and the greater public good. . Crime Fighter of the Year: for exceptional, selfless, professional and committed service in the fight against crime. . Courage in Action: in recognition of sustained NHW operations in the face of highly compromised community safety, like drug activity or gang violence.

The categories for NHW teams are: . NHW Group of the Year: an organisation that upholds, with outstanding achievement, the purpose of safeguarding its members and property. . Broken Window Award: in recognition of exceptional efforts towards a clean, healthy and safe environment. . Social Responsibility Award: in recognition of a commitment to addressing mitigating and healing social ills, towards healthier, inclusive and united communities, and . Courage in Action Group Award: in recognition of sustained NHW operations in the face of highly compromised community safety.

Completed nomination forms should be submitted to nhwawards@capetown.gov.za by Friday 23 October. No late nominations will be accepted.

V Details of the nomination process and a guide are available online at www.capetown.gov.za.

says a long-term solution, such as fencing in the property, is needed.

“In a few days or weeks, we are going to be back at this same point, which is really sad,” Carelse says.

The houses left empty are also being targeted by criminals. The City says there are measures in place to secure the vacant rental properties, however, Muller says, despite the presence of security guards, the homes are being stripped empty.

“Their main priority is to ensure people don’t move in. If people remove stuff, there is not much they can do. And I can’t blame them. They don’t want to get killed,” he adds.

Farewell to Sr Weavers Lady Michaelis Community Day Clinic said goodbye to one of their shining stars last month.

Sr Evelina Weavers, who has managed the facility for 16 years, retired at the end of September. A farewell, hosted by the heads of components, was held for Weavers on Monday 20 September.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the heads of components for supporting me over the sixteen years,” shared Sr Weavers as she addressed the staff in attendance. “You were my pillar of strength and we

grew together to make a success of our health centre.”

The event was attended by provincial head of department for health, Dr Keith Cloete. He extended a word of appreciation to Sr Weavers. “There’s something special when you connect with a kindred soul. With Mrs Weavers, I always have a sense of connection at a human level. I thank Sr Weavers for maintaining that level of human connection with me over the years. It has impacted me, and I am sure her staff, and those she has served through the years.”

The heads of components at Lady Michaelis together with Sr Evelina Weavers and Dr Keith Cloete (front row, far right).

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WYNBERG

Police nabs ‘drug dealer’ NETTALIE VILJOEN

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olice officers are working hard to keep drugs off the streets in Wynberg. In recent weeks, the Wynberg police station reported quite a few successful drug arrests in the area.

One of these occurred on Saturday 10 October, when police arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of possession and drug dealing in Main Road. A total of 363 dagga bankies (bank cash bag), 2kg of dry-loose dagga and a scale were confiscated at the scene.

Following a Constitutional Court ruling in September 2018, it’s no longer illegal to grow, possess or use marijuana as long as it’s for personal use in private. It is, however, still illegal to sell or buy dagga from anyone or to smoke it in public.

Capt Silvino Davids, a spokesperson for Wynberg police station, says police officers were doing vehicle patrols in the area when they saw a group of guys standing close to a known hotspot in Main Road.

When the officers approached, one of the

guys made a quick turn-around and ducked into a nearby shop.

An officer followed the man into the shop and saw him go into a backroom. After a search of the premises, police officers discovered the dagga.

Davids says it was quick-thinking on the officer’s part who observed the suspect’s suspicious behaviour. He says every drug arrest helps a little bit but there are still lots more that need to be done.

“With every arrest made, there are fewer drugs on the streets. It makes a dent in the drug dealer’s pocket and removes one more dealer from the street for the period that he is locked up,” Davids adds.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Wynberg magistrate’s court on today, Tuesday 13 October.

On a side note, Davids says there has been a significant increase in theft out of vehicles in the area. He warns residents to be vigilant. “When parked outside on the street, ensure the vehicle’s doors are locked and don’t leave anything lying around inside the vehicle,” he says.

A total of 363 dagga bankies were confiscated during an arrest in Wynberg on Saturday 10 October.

Three wanted suspects nabbed for robbery Three of the five suspects arrested on charges of aggravated robbery in Diep River on Wednesday 2 October have been linked to other crimes.

Diep River police station conducted a crime prevention operation in the area when it responded to an armed robbery that took place at Ottery Road and Prince George Drive (M5) Bridge in the late evening on Wednesday. On arrival, officers found four

male suspects and one female suspect in the custody of local security service providers.

Const Zak Marais, a spokesperson for Diep River police station, says the suspects allegedly robbed a complainant under the bridge and took her money.

“The suspects, aged between 20 and 37 years, were arrested on charges of aggravated robbery,” Marais says.

On further investigation it was discov-

ered that three of the suspects were already wanted in connection with other crimes: at Athlone police station on charges of robbery, Lansdowne police station on charges of assault common and at Wynberg police station on charges of murder, respectively.

“The management of Diep River police station would like to thank all partnerships for their contribution towards the fight against crime,” Marais adds.

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Drive to cut down on salt intake focused on saving lives “South Africa has the highest prevalence of hypertension (high blood pressure) in southern Africa, which is estimated to be 35%,”says Nicole Jennings of Pharma Dynamics, a privately owned pharmaceutical company.

According to Prof Pamela Naidoo, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), there is a strong correlation between increased dietary sodium (salt) intake and elevated blood pressure.

“The South African and International Hypertension Guidelines recommend a reduced dietary sodium intake, together with a healthy diet and medication, as part

of the treatment protocol for hypertension.

“The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends no more than 5mg per person of salt per day, however, many foods exceed that and the WHO estimates that the actual global dietary salt intake is almost double this, which is of concern,” remarks Naidoo.

In light of Heart Awareness Month which was celebrated in September, Jennings appeals to South Africans to cut back on the intake of salt to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and kidney disease.

She adds that sodium reduction is

Consultations go virtual amid Covid-19 pandemic While virtual doctor consultations used to be the stuff of science fiction, the digitally-enabled healthcare trend sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic has made it very much part of our new reality.

“Technology is increasingly driving innovations in healthcare. There has been a global trend towards virtual interactions as we adjusted our behaviour to minimise the potential for transmission of the virus,” says Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of the Netcare group.

Netcare VirtualCare, a secure platform for virtual doctor consultations, or “telehealth” consultations, is enabling patients and doctors to maintain contact without physical interaction.

“Virtual doctor consultations can take the form of either video consultations via mobile devices or computers, or telephone consultations via a mobile phone or landline,” explains Friedland.

Medicross spearheaded the implementation of the virtual consultations within the Netcare group. At present, the service is available across 50 Medicross centres.

Managing director of Netcare’s primary care division Dr Billy van der Merwe says patients have responded enthusiastically to the service. “There are many instances where physical in-person medical consultations may not be necessary, for example, to obtain a repeat prescription,” Dr Van der Merwe adds.

Travis Dewing, chief information officer of

Netcare, explains that virtual doctor consultations are provided through the secure Netcare VirtualCare platform, with all data encrypted to protect the patient’s privacy and confidential information.

Using the platform does not require an app to be downloaded and it also provides a dial-in function for individuals who do not have internet connectivity.

“The platform we use to connect patients and doctors in a private virtual consultation ‘room’ can be easily accessed and is very user friendly, yet very secure,” he says.

Appointments for virtual consultations can be made either through the online booking system available on the Medicross website, or by phoning the medical practice, or through Netcare Appointmed, which is the Netcare group’s medical appointment service.

Patients receive confirmation of their appointment via email and SMS, as well as a reminder 15 minutes before the appointment.

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“When the Netcare VirtualCare platform is accessed through modern web browsers on a computer or mobile device, the link connects the patient and the doctor in a private and secure online consultation ‘room’, allowing them to see and hear one another as if they were sitting on opposite sides of the doctor’s desk,” Dewing concludes.

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extremely important in the management of hypertension. According to Jennings, even a minor reduction is associated with a decline in: . all cardiovascular disease events by 20%; . all-cause mortality by 10 to 15%; . coronary events (heart attack) by 20%; . stroke by 35%; and . heart failure by 40%.

To encourage a reduction in salt intake, Pharma Dynamics and the HSFSA have launched a digital pocket guide that contains salt charts for various food groups, such as:

. grains and bakes; . savoury snacks; . spreads and dips; . dairy; . herbs and spices; . condiments; . meat and proteins, as well as . popular ready-made meals.

The salt charts form part of the popular wellness and healthy recipe programme, Cooking from the Heart, which aims to get the nation eating smart for their hearts.

V The Pharma Dynamics’ salt chart booklet can be downloaded free of charge from www.cookingfromtheheart.co.za.

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Home-based care resumes W

ith the province steadily moving toward recovery from Covid-19, the Western Cape department of health has started phasing in non-Covid-19 healthcare services.

The department is encouraging families to stay safe and move forward by resuming home-based care services for their vulnerable and bedridden relatives. Community health workers play a pivotal role in community-oriented primary care by bringing healthcare services to households.

One of the families who receives homebased care from health workers, is the Peters family.

They had lengthy discussions before deciding to boldly move forward while considering the safety measures when resuming home-based care for their elderly mother, Amina Abrahams (81) from Kenwyn.

“My mother and aunt are both in the highrisk category and it was not easy deciding to allow the community health workers back in our home during Covid-19, but my aunt is elderly and cannot manage alone to care for my mother,” says Amina’s daughter, Fatima Peters.

Amina suffers from dementia and had been receiving home-based care from the health workers from YMCA Athlone before the pandemic reached the province. When the lockdown was implemented and the home-based care service was suspended, Amina’s family took on the additional strain of caring for her.

She was left in the care of her 69-year-old sister Alivea Adams, who suffers from arthritis and is a diabetic. “I am happy that the health workers are back in my home and I know that they will take good care of me,” says Amina.

“I live with my sister and her family and I love caring for her, but I am not so young anymore and have arthritis which puts a strain on my body when I have to do the strenuous work, like bathing Amina,” says

Alivea.

With the reintroduction of services in a phased-in approach, the health workers in the Cape metro are conducting home-based care once or sometimes twice a week. These occur at a shorter time-frame during the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide wound dressing and care for patients who are unable to access a healthcare facility.

“It was not an easy decision to enter people’s homes during Covid-19, but our patients and community need us,” says health workers Ann Apollis and Alison Prince from YMCA Athlone.

“For the safety of our patients and their families, we wear our personal protective equipment and sanitise our hands and gear before treating the patient and ensure that we provide the healthcare service and leave immediately when we have completed our care plan,” says Ann confidently.

“Some families don’t want us entering their homes for fear of Covid-19 and we respect their decision, but we are concerned about the health of the bedridden patient and ask if we can guide the family member to screen the patient for us while we are waiting at the door. We will supply the dressing and guide the family member verbally at the door on how to do wound dressings which empower the family to care for their loved ones during this challenging time,” says Ann. To stay safe and move forward, the department is putting new practices in place to normalise healthcare services, including preventative hygiene measures to ensure the safety of clients and staff when conducting home-based care.

Counselling support is conducted telephonically for families who are not comfortable with having health workers enter their homes.

Home-based care is essential for patients who are bedridden.

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CHARITY

Campaign to save home T

“If you’re feeling blue or anxious right now, that might be a perfectly normal response considering the circumstances,” says Dr Dawn Garisch, a Cape Town general practitioner, award-winning author, and celebrated writing teacher who founded the Life Righting Collective. Having just celebrated World Mental Health Day (Saturday, 10 October), now is as good a time as any to take stock of your mental health.

“We live in extremely disturbing times, so if you’re having a hard time, it’s completely understandable. You might even benefit from medication or therapy, but this doesn’t make you abnormal,” says Dr Garisch.

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ributes to Ons Plek from former beneficiaries poured in last week in the run-up to the International Day of the Girl Child celebrated on Sunday 11 October.

With their messages, they urged the public, businesses and other stakeholders to contribute towards a campaign to keep open Cape Town’s only care organisation for girl street children aged 0-18. Cancelled fundraiser events because of the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in a significant funding gap, threatening the initiative’s remedial and preventive care in protecting vulnerable girls.

When the news broke last month that Ons Plek was in trouble, Cape Town and beyond jumped into action to keep the organisation open. So far, a crowdfunding campaign has raised R145 000 of an initial target of R250 000 and features donations from all corners of the world, from Cape Town and Johannesburg to The Netherlands, Bali, the United States of America, Abu Dhabi and beyond.

Other forms of support have poured in, too, from organisations like Gift of the Givers, Springfield convent school, and VC Cares, the student outreach group at the Independent Institute of Education Varsity College.

These donations are more than deserved, says Allerease Olanrewaju (42), who lived in one of Ons Plek’s residential shelters in the 1990s.

“People should support them because of the value they add to the lives of young girls who are struggling to see their own value,” she explains, noting that Ons Plek has been fundamentally important in helping her find her feet.

“They changed my life by making me realise that I belong in society and that I can play an important role in my community.

Today, I am still applying the life skills they taught me.”

Nomawethu Mathunda (34), who was at Ons Plek between 1994 and 2003, agrees.

“Ons Plek has changed my life in terms of the care I received and boosting my selfconfidence,” she says, explaining how she has grown from strength to strength ever since, expanding her wings beyond South Africa.

“I now live in Italy and am working at a local pre-school as an English conversation facilitator. My husband and child are for whom I live.”

Director Pam Jackson says she was moved by these and other tributes, and the support Ons Plek has received over the past few weeks.

“We are not there yet as, technically, we need R800 000 to see us through to the end of this financial year. However, the funds that have come in so far are giving us some much-needed breathing space, allowing us to help as many vulnerable girls as we can – particularly now that Covid-19 has made the vulnerable even more vulnerable.”

V To donate towards the crowdfunding campaign, visit www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/ keep-ons-plek-open.

Entries open for poetry competition

Allerease Olanrewaju, who lived at Ons Plek in the 1990s, is living proof that your past doesn’t have to determine your future.

etry, both written and read.

“A poem a day might (or might not) keep the doctor away, but it certainly will help you feel more connected,” she says.

For South Africans emerging from the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, poetry offers a way to process the troubles brought on by lockdown. Especially for those who don’t have access to therapy, the cathartic benefits of writing can be hugely beneficial.

According to Dr Garisch, no matter how dire the situation is, writing brings a feeling “freeing” the self from “endless repetitions”. Dr Garisch says: “Patients who write poetry frequently find their symptoms are relieved. By getting something off your

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The AVBOB Poetry Project aims to renew enthusiasm for this powerful art form and to generate new poetry to provide words of comfort and beauty to fellow South Africans through the AVBOB Poetry competition.

Now in its fourth year, the online competition is open to South Africans in every official language and the judges welcome up to 20 poems per entrant before the competition closes on Monday 30 November.

The project’s website also has a poem library section which entrants can scroll through for inspiration.

V Visit www.avbobpoetry.co.za to enter.

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RATES AND TARIFFS

Zero water restrictions possible NETTALIE VILJOEN

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ith the total capacity of dams supplying the Cape Town metro coming in at 100.8% last week, the City of Cape Town has released a statement, saying Capetonians could, “in good conscience”, begin to relax water-saving efforts in the short term.

With the caveat that residents still needed to be mindful of climate uncertainty, mayor Dan Plato said related increased consumption levels would assist the costs if water tariffs were to be lowered from the current level one tariff to the no restriction, water-wise tariff – the lowest tariff level.

Although the City is in the process of considering lowering water tariffs, it is not a done deal yet. If the decision is made to go ahead and lower tariffs, it would be effective from 1 November.

Mayco member for water and waste Xanthea Limberg says consultations around appropriate tariffs and restrictions for the 2020/21 hydrological year (which runs from 1 November to 31 October) are currently taking place.

According to Limberg, the hydrological year focuses on the 12 month precipitation totals and strategic direction for water management in the country and the Western Cape region. The transition between hydrological years occurs at the end of the rainy season, and this is the point at which users of the Western Cape Water Supply System meet to discuss which restrictions and tariff levels to apply until the next rainy season.

“The no restriction, water-wise tariff which is under consideration, will provide some relief if implemented, but the possibility of tariff relief must be balanced against the extra funds needed to build additional resilience against climate change by investing in future water sources,” she says.

Limberg says the City will seek to find an arrangement most beneficial to residents, and one that is sustainable for water security. “We must also take into account the projected increase of the proportion of residents needing indigent support, in part due to the deteriorated national economic climate,” Limberg adds.

The City provides indigent benefits to residents to help them pay their rates, service charges or City housing rental payments.

Currently, some 40% of customers in the Cape metro receive water free of charge and almost 30% of City supplied customers receive free basic electricity.

Brian Youngblood, the chair of Fish Hoek Valley Ratepayers and Residents Association, remains dubious as to how positive the outcome of these consultations on lowering water tariffs with public representatives in council, the national department of water and sanitation and the other municipalities and irrigation boards, with whom the City shares the dams, will be.

“The budget must get approved by the full council upon which the ward councillors sit.

However, the DA (Democratic Alliance) votes in a block. So, there will be no change in the water tariff until the City figures out

how to hide the new budget tariff increases somewhere else to pay the bloated salaries of the politicians and City officials. What should happen is the City should right-size based upon meritocracy, which will increase its effectiveness and efficiency. Then with the high dam levels, the water tariff can be decreased,” says Youngblood.

With dam levels already having reached the 90 % capacity in August, many residents questioned whether the City was justified in charging the higher water tariffs, including a fixed base charge, first introduced in July 2018 following the three-year drought (“Do higher water tariffs hold water?” People’s Post, 15 September).

At the time, the City said one of the aspects that needed to be taken into consideration when discussing a reduction in rates was that Capetonians were using much less water than they did before the drought. The City said a reduction in tariffs would be dependent on an increase in consumption. As of Sunday 4 October, the average water consumption per day stands at 660 million litres.

Hence Plato’s indication that residents could relax water-saving efforts “should residents be comfortable enough” to do so.

This does not sit well with Youngblood.

“So the City would like Capetonians to use more water now as they can charge for it instead of releasing it (for free) downstream.

If the City can get a new estimate of usage, then they will use this for calculating the new budget’s tariff. It’s all about adjusting every tariff (and rates) to balance next year’s increased expenditure. That’s how the City budgets,” he says.

Youngblood says he sees no need to increase our consumption and to deplete reserves.

“No one needs to increase the watering of their garden due to the recent rains nor wash their vehicles (much). Water features recycle water and swimming pools must be covered to prevent evaporation. Put the excess dam water back in the aquifer before we see more settling and land shifts.”

As to the City’s argument that a decision – if taken too hastily – to reduce water tariffs could negatively impact the implementation and funding of the “City’s Water Strategy” (strategies to ensure Cape Town will be more resilient to climate change in future),

With the dams reaching more than 100% capacity, water restrictions could soon be a thing of the past.

PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE_JACOBS Youngblood counters: “At the start of the drought, the City told us that water security was the responsibility of the (national) minister of human settlement, water and sanitation with assistance from the minister of environment, forestry and fisheries (first tier government, not third-tier local government).

“When the City tried to use desalination plants, the fact that the City is dumping raw

sewage bit them. The water was too polluted to use economically. Boring more holes into the aquifer is a short-end run. It can be depleted,” he adds.

Limberg says the public will be informed of decisions made during October to align with the start of the new hydrological year.

“Any decisions in this regard will be mindful of residents’ praiseworthy relationship with water,” she adds.

What is the City’s fixed basic charge?

The City of Cape Town explains that the fixed basic charge is not an additional charge, but that it forms part of the tariff structure. Mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg, says the tariff includes a usage/consumption and fixed component which makes up the entire tariff to recover the cost of providing the service. “The cost of providing the water service includes the treatment, operation as

well as repairs and maintenance of infrastructure, which remain largely the same regardless of the water usage.”

This includes maintaining a 11 500km water network, 9 500km sewer infrastructure, 5 600km stormwater pipelines, 490 wastewater pump stations and 23 wastewater treatment works.

Approved tariffs according to the 2020/21 financial year’s budget are:

. The fixed basic charge, which is part of the total water tariff, for a 15mm connection, which is most common, is R58.52 (excluding VAT) and R67.30 including VAT. . The fixed basic charge, which is part of the total water tariff, for a 20mm connection, is R104.50 (excluding VAT) and R120.18 (including VAT). . Registered indigent households do not pay the fixed basic charge.

When times are tough, this is where you can get help Residents may apply for indigent benefits with the City to help them pay their rates, service charges or City housing rental payments.

Those who qualify for indigent benefits may receive a 100% rebate (refund) on property rates, or 10 500 litres of free water per month and free refuse collection.

According to the Mayco member for finance, Ian Neilson, people who rent a home from the City and are struggling to make monthly rental payments, indigent benefits could help them to cover part of the costs.

“We recognise that many people are struggling to survive financially and, therefore, we offer relief to debtors who earn up to R7 000 monthly and cannot afford to pay their accounts, in the form of indigent support benefits,” he says.

The indigent agreement is based on the

combined gross income of the debtor and spouse or partner. Qualifying debtors will receive a rates and refuse rebate of between 25% and 75%, depending on the gross income.

For example, if a resident’s property value is R300 000 or less, or gross household income of the owner and spouse or partner is R4 500 or less per month, they will get a 100% property and refuse rebate, 10.5 kilolitres of free water, 7.35 kilolitres of sanitation, and 60 kiloWatt hours of free electricity if consumption is kept low,” Niel­sen explains.

The rates rebate is 75% for those earning between R4 500 and R5 500 per month; 50% for those earning between R5 500 and R6 500 per month; and 25% for those ear­ning between R6 500 and R7 000 per month.

Residents may qualify for indigent support if they:

. are a homeowner; . earn R7 000 or less per month; . own only one property; . are the full-time occupant of the home; . use your home mainly for residential purposes (60% of the size of the house or property); . are a child who lives in the home of a parent who has passed away, or; . received the house in a divorce settlement.

Nielson says whether residents qualify or not will also depend on their employment status and whether they depend on a pension or a social grant for their livelihood.

“The indigent status is valid for 12 months on condition that their account is paid regularly and on time, however, if the beneficiaries are 60 years of age and older, their indigent status will be valid until the

end of a particular general valuation of properties period, which is approximately 36 months, depending on when your application was approved.

To apply, download the application for indigent support form at capetown.gov.za/ indigentbenefits or SMS your name and number to *134*222# or collect one from your nearest municipal office.

Once completed, submit the application form along with all of the required documentation to any municipal revenue walkin office or post the documents to Director Revenue, City of Cape Town, PO Box 655, Cape Town 8000. When posting a form, a certified copy of your ID or other proof of identification must be included.

V For more information on indigent grants and financial relief, visit a City walk-in centre or your nearest housing office, or contact the City’s call centre on 0860 103 089.

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Online concert series of art songs a conversation starter NETTALIE VILJOEN Where there’s a will, there’s a way. The Songmakers’ Guild again proved this old adage to be true with the recent launch of its online concert series called Songmakers@Home via Quicket.

Dedicated to the performance of art songs

by Cape performers for Cape audiences, the guild usually organises live concerts every three months to ensure the longevity of this musical genre. The Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, however, derailed these plans.

Queue Songmakers@Home – a series of eight episodes featuring pianist Albie van Schalkwyk and top South African classical music artists – recorded in Van Schalkwyk’s music room at his home in Mowbray, each one-hour long production showcases a different guest singer performing his or her favourite repertoire of songs. Artists were asked to choose songs from different categories, including a German art song, an art

song from South Africa and piano for the (any language) and a first time,” Bam love song. says.

According to ChrisA new episode is tine Bam, a mezzosoprascheduled to go live no for Cape Town Opera on Quicket every and the media liaison for two weeks until the guild, what is fun just before Christabout these online epimas. Each episode sodes is that Van Schalkremains available wyk and the artist also on-demand for andiscuss the art songs per- Makudupanyane Senaoana performed on other two weeks formed – where it is Wednesday 7 October. following its refrom, what it is about lease date. and why it holds special meaning for the Episodes one, two and three ­– featuring singer. An art song is a vocal music composi- Minette du Toit-Pearce, Lente Louw and Mation, usually written for one voice with pi- kudupanyane Senaoana, respectively – have ano accompaniment, and usually in the clas- already aired on Quicket. Tickets for episical art music tradition. sode three, which first aired on Wednesday “What is special about this series is that 7 October, is available until Wednesday 21 it makes the art song genre accessible to all October.

– both lovers of the genre as well as those Senaoana, a gifted tenor who just won wanting to try out this repertoire for voice third place in the Giovanni Consiglio Iner-

national Opera competition, says his favourite song performed on episode three is named “Pampamapa”, and is written by Carlo Guastavino.

“The song is in the style of the ‘huella’, which is an Argentinian dance and is extremely romantic. I will also be presenting one of my own compositions, Lerato la mme (A Mother’s Love),” says Senaoana.

The rest of the online line-up will include Dónal Slemon (Wednesday 21 October), Janel Speelman (Wednesday 4 November), Violina Anguelov (Wednesday 18 November), Barend van der Westhuizen (Wednesday 2 December) and Louise Howlett (Wednesday 16 December).

Online tickets are R60 each. Bam says, considering the high calibre of the artists performing, the ticket price represents incredible value for money.

V For more information, visit the Songmakers Guild Facebook page. To book, visit https://www.quicket.co.za.

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mbracing yourself from hair to toe is key to feeling empowered and sexy in the skin you are in.

With the aim of promoting #BodyLiberation, Phatt Society and Differently Beautiful scoured social media to find nine fuller figured women from all walks of life to promote self acceptance through a bare-all lingeriethemed photoshoot.

Melissa Smith, founder of both movements, says society has for a long time judged women according to unrealistic beauty standards.

“It came from a place where women were constantly being criticised because of their body size and shape,” she says. “What we are trying to do is empower all women with different body types. We are encouraging women to embrace their body, and encouraging them to feel sexy. We are all allowed to feel sexy regardless of our shape. We want to encourage women to embrace their sexiness and to remain classy.”

But the shoot was not well received by all

audiences, says Smith.

“We know that what we do won’t be agreed upon by everyone. We are all entitled to our own opinion. We’ve already received backlash from different ranges of people as expected. But, because of our main goal to change even just one life, we won’t stop because of negative backlash,” she says.

Another element of the shoot was encouraging the women to wear their hair however they felt comfortable – natural, braided or heat styled, following the viral outcry over alleged racially implied shampoo advertisements on the Clicks website, commissioned

by TRESemme.

“Before now, models were commonly chosen with straight long hair. Natural hair was hardly found on the covers of magazines and billboards, but now with the diversity of women in colour and shape we want to encourage women to express their natural features and not change to form part of the typical expectation,” says Smith.

“This is the perfect time to work in this movement. It is an unfortunate reality that people typically still respond faster to straight Caucasian hair and look down on

The recent #BodyLiberation shoot was met with mixed reviews but the goal remains to get women to love the skin they are in.

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curly and cooky hair.

But the change can only happen if the community of everyday women pull together and embrace each other.”

The movement was born out of Smith’s own experience.

Having been a victim of cyber bullying after posting images of herself in a mesh dress, Smith realised the lack of acceptance for fuller Melissa Smith has been an advocate for body positivity, despite figures. negative backlash.

“I was a victim of cyber bullying for wearing something that er other women. I arrange photoshoots with someone felt was not made for my body. the aim of boosting self confidence in everyWhen I had the mesh dress made by Nadia day females, share stories of everyday womBlock, I knew I was going to ruffle some peo- en and host women empowerment events,” ple’s feathers. I was told that I should wear she says. something like that only if I was toned and The 32-year-old mom-of-three now considtasteful. I dealt with the attacks on social me- ers herself a “confident fuller figured fedia with the help of my friends, family and male”. psychologists,” she says.

“I believe my confidence came with ac“I challenged my way of thinking when it ceptance and awareness. Awareness is a came to my body. Through facing my insecu- step to change, but it isn’t a band-aid solurities head on. I found that a lot of my self- tion. When I finally accepted my body for doubt came from society’s portrayal of beau- what it was and started to care less about soty and our need to constantly compare our- ciety’s misconception of what beauty should selves to others. The posters of models be. This is when I started to feel more complastered in my head, on my phone, and at fortable, happy and the confidence just grew home began to dwindle until they were even- from there,” says Smith. tually all removed.”

Her advice to other women wanting to From this experience, Differently Beauti- achieve body liberation is to block out the ful was born and through all the recent chal- negativity, not conform to society’s definilenges and getting the movement off the tion of beauty and embrace their bodies. ground, Smith also graduated with a degree “Quotes about self-love and body acceptin Geography and Development Studies in ance soon became my means for inspiration.

June this year.

I am also mentally strong in terms of what As a business woman, entrepreneur, moti- the public has to say about any plus-size picvational speaker and activist for plus-sized ture I would upload on social media. I’ve women, Smith has helped others embrace dealt with creepy comments, the negative their bodies, while raising sometimes un- ones as well as the positives. Therefore, my comfortable conversations around societal confidence cannot be shaken. I am comfortanorms and expectations. ble being me.”

“I consider myself a woman of strength, V Follow Differently Beautiful and PHATT Society on and through my strength I strive to empow- social media platforms for more information.

New heritage sites for the WC The Western Cape Heritage Council has declared five new Provincial Heritage Sites in the province; four of which are in Cape Town.

According to a media statement released by the Western Cape government, all of the sites have special qualities that make them important parts of the province’s history.

“These sites connect closely to the events and figures of provincial significance and enrich the understanding of the cultural, historical and social development of the province and the country,” the statement read.

The following sites will receive a heritage plaque in due course: . Princess Vlei in Retreat;

. Gugulethu 7 Memorial in Gugulethu; . Langa Pass Office in Langa; . Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel; and . Blaauwberg Nature Reserve.

The new heritage status of each of these sites means they are protected by the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999.

The provincial minister of cultural affairs and sport Anroux Marais said these sites must be protected for future generations as they show the nature of the country.

“These sites have a rich history to the province, but also to the communities in which they are situated. In many instances, the sites hold narratives highlighting the resilient spirit of the people of our country.”

Marais said.

A kiddies play area, providing a space for the entire family to enjoy, was installed at Princess Vlei last year.

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he FNB Run Your City Series (RYCS) Heritage Day Virtual Run’s eleven charities received an impressive combined total of R121 747 compliments of the runners who took part in the inaugural event on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September.

The 11 charities that benefitted from the donations are: The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Die Burger Kinderfonds, help2read, Cotlands, Durban & Coast SPCA, TREE, LIV Village, iThemba Lethu, Johannesburg SPCA, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Reach For A Dream Foundation.

“It means the world to us to be part of an event that reminds all South Africans that we are unified by the things that we love, even if we differ culturally,” says Belinda Abraham, spokesperson for The Cape of Good Hope SPCA. “The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown. Many families have been economically compromised, some surrendering their pets into our care because they can no longer afford to keep them while others are now having to make use of our welfare services.”

Abraham says the donation means so much to organisation because it will not only enable them to keep many little tummies full but is also a reminder of how many people care about their cause.

“Our heartfelt thanks go out to Stillwater Sports and event sponsors for enabling us to use this event as a fundraising platform, and every runner who chose to make their race count by choosing our charity.”

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Garlandale Football Club celebrates 30 years in style Garlandale Football Club celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with the announcement of a new technical sponsor, Macron.

The sponsorship from the Ghana-based apparel manufacturer is a huge and welcoming relief for the club, who plays in the Cape District LFA competitions, based at William Herbert Sports Grounds in Wynberg.

Currently, the club has four junior and four senior teams with another junior team planned for the new year.

Attending the anniversary and announcement event were South African Football Association Cape Town (Safa CT) president Bennett Bailey, national women’s coach Desireé Ellis, Safa CT secretary and Cape district local football association vice-chair Elton Lotriet and Boebie Solomons from the Safa technical team.

“Garlandale has once again proven to be a leader in re-imagining the football club.

The sponsorship will assist them in reaching their objective of being a major player in local football and eventually getting to the PSL,” says Bailey.

“Macron is a universal brand and the partnership augurs well for the future. The employment of coaches is a touch of professionalism, something needed in today’s world where mediocrity is prevalent. After witnessing the sponsorship rollout, I’m convinced that they will reach their goal of playing in the highest division in South African football. Congratulations to Yusuf Nacerodien and Team Garlandale,” concluded Bailey.

Ellis has a long-standing relationship with the club, providing youth coaches and her own expert advice to the club.

She was ecstatic about the developments at the club and said: “Firstly, congratulations on the club’s 30th anniversary. It is amazing that an amateur club can get such a fantastic sponsor like Macron to come on board. The management has done a fantastic job thus far and this is a massive milestone for them.”

Nacerodien, the chair of the club, was visibly elated when he announced the partnership with

Garlandale celebrated their 30th anniversary by unveiling a new technical sponsor. Here are, from back, left: Bennett Bailey, Desiree Ellis, Yusuf Nacerodien and Boebie Solomons; (front): Shakeel Nacerodien, Josh Hendricks, In-aam Omar, Yusuf Nacerodien Jnr, Tristan Cupido and Ra’ees Omar.

PHOTO: NATHEER MARSHALL Macron Ghana.

“Securing the technical sportswear agreement with Macron Ghana is indeed the best

30th birthday present we could dream of.

This provides us with the perfect platform to build our future,” Nacerodien said.

Rugby ‘gees’ and action return A

Local continues to put SA on top Athlone-born pro skater, Jean-Marc Johannes, has reached the global podium again, this time for a virtual pro skate competition hosted by the Indonesian ministry of sports affairs.

The win comes hot off the heels of his recent Guinness World Record in the discipline. The “Kemenpora extreme vi­deo challenge”, is a global event that called on skateboarders from all around the world to submit videos showcasing them perform-

ing tricks. Out of more than 200 submissions, Johannes achieved the top rank.

“I’m very happy to have made another international podium for my country after breaking a Guinness World Record and I’m looking forward to resume practise for the Olympic events of 2021. I have now achieved the most international podiums and Guinness World Records in history for South Africa in Street Skateboarding,” Johannes says.

s the resumption of professional and semi-professional rugby continues to gather pace, a few notable individuals from Western Province’s club rugby structures will be involved in this weekend’s action at Newlands.

“The rugby ‘gees’ is certainly back in Western Province; while the Stormers got their Super Rugby campaign off to a good start with their win over the Lions (Saturday 26 September) and the WP u.21 side got their campaign started last weekend,” says Western Province manager for amateur rugby, Danny Jones.

In addition to the rugby action, Jones says they have also been very busy preparing Newlands stadium for the string of matches to be played there over the next few months, which has taken on a new meaning with Covid-19 regulations to be adhered to.

“Over the past few months, we’ve carefully managed our players to make sure of their safety and compliance as per the return to play guidelines and of late we’re also tasked with preparing the stadium.

This includes venue sanitisation and screening the attendees for each event. These attendees are limited to players, management and media,” adds Jones.

The hosting of the Green vs Gold match on Saturday 3 October which saw a number of Springboks in action, paved the way for future events at the stadium during the pandemic, with the next match being the Stormers versus the Lions on Saturday 17 October.

“We’re happy to note the number of players and management from our WP Club Rugby structures. New to the management team this year is forwards coach Rito Hlongwane who has not only played for Western Province but also coached at clubs such as Primrose and

Villagers while Labeeb Levy has been instrumental at club rugby over many years including SK Walmers and Collegians,” says Jones.

In addition to this, the WP Rugby u.21 side took on their Blue Bulls counterparts featured 10 club rugby players in the opening match of the SA Rugby u.21 tournament.

“Our players are ecstatic to be in the tournament as for many this is their final season u.21.”

After a bye, the u.21s ran out against the Sharks on Monday 12 October, with further fixtures against Free State (Friday 16 October) and Lions (Tuesday 20 October), with the semi-finals and finals slated to take place on Sunday 25 October and Friday 30 October respectively.

“Newlands last week saw the start of our regional forum meetings to inform and assess the needs of clubs and plot the way forward.

Although we await further announcements from government and SA Rugby we continue to look at the impact of Covid-19 on club rugby and the health and safety protocols going forward. These sessions are designed to have engagements between all stakeholders,” says Jones.

WP Rugby coaching education manager Nazeem Adams also announced the dates for the prospective coaching courses, starting on Friday 6 November at Newlands for clubs and schools coaches.

Courses include Fifteens level one and two, Sevens level one and strength and conditioning level one and two.

Coaching applicants must be over 18 and have completed the World Rugby online passport and have completed the online tests which include Rugby Ready, laws of the game, First Aid in rugby and concussion general.

Prospective coaches are also required to complete the online Covid-19 certificate before attending the course. “We’ve now moved into the second module of our media, marketing and sponsorship course with several attendees from Super League A and B in attendance last week. This week we again work with Super League C and the City League. The second module takes a look at content marketing and the best media platforms to use at your club while making sure that you understand your target market. These components are particularly important for any club to gain membership and secure sponsorship.”