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Kids from Bonnytoun tuck into the chicken stew and rice donated by Wynberg police officers. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
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Warming kids’ hearts NETTALIE VILJOEN
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hen a police vehicle pulls up in your driveway, most South Africans feel a twinge of concern, but not the residents of Bonnytoun. When staff from Wynberg police and Wynberg community policing forum (CPF) visited the informal settlement on Tuesday 10 December, residents greeted them with a smile. And it wasn’t just because they were bringing gifts and a warm meal for the women and children. Wynberg police and the CPF have spent quite a few years fostering a relationship with the small informal settlement located between Wetton Road and Rosmead Avenue. Wynberg police station spokesperson Capt Silvino Davids says he knows most of the approximately 150 individuals who call this patch of council ground their home. “If they have a problem, they come straight to me,” says Davids.
He says some of the residents have lived there for 30 years and although they have their issues, like alcohol abuse and domestic violence, the community does not cause major problems. “They are part of the Wynberg community,” he says. Life is hard for the people of Bonnytoun. Some have full-time work, but most rely on odd jobs when they can find them. Col Rufie Nel, station commander of Wynberg police station, says his officers can see that the residents have it rough. “That’s why our officers opened their wallets to give them a bite to eat today,” says Nel. On Tuesday, Davids, Nel, Brig Nokuthula Mzila (station commissioner), Sgt Elenor Petersen, WO Sadwick Philander, WO Petrus von Mollendorff, Sgt Evan Swanepoel and Capt Erica Polansky were on hand to dish out rice and chicken stew prepared by the mess hall at Wynberg police station. Nel shared a few words with the community. Pointing to a toddler, he said “die kleint-
jie” (this small one) couldn’t afford to grow up in a community where they saw things like their parents using drugs. “Keep the area drug free, keep it crimefree. And most importantly, help get each child here through matric,” he said. Shamila Nicholas, chair of the CPF, also had a message for the residents. She and two CPF exco members – Saligh Kippie and Candice Jacobs – had brought along 60 toiletry and 50 stationery gift bags to distribute among the community’s women and children, respectively. “With this little gift, we want to show you that we care about you, that we do think about you,” she said. Nicholas said the initiative was in support of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. She asked the mothers who had gathered to be role models for their children. “We hold 16 Days to create awareness around abuse against women and children, but we know it happens every day. If it hap-
pens to you, don’t stay quiet. Don’t let your children see you stay quiet. Ask the police or CPF to help you,” said Nicholas. Mona Allie, a community leader who is part of the Bonnytoun committee, added that it wasn’t enough to only rely on the help of others. “A few years ago, women abuse was a very serious problem here. There are people who want to help but if you don’t decide to do something about it, it won’t stop. Don’t allow people to do that to you. Make that change and go to your local police station.” Allie said the community appreciated that the police and CPF came out, especially at this time of year. “Dit maak die kinders se harte bly (it warms the kids’ hearts),” she said. Her biggest Christmas wishes are for a play park and a youth centre for the children. “There is nothing here for them. When you have a drug problem on your doorstep, you need a place where children can go to be safe,” she said.
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Emergency responders were honoured for their work and dedication by Western Cape’s department of health on Wednesday 11 December. Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, the Western Cape’s provincial minister of health, visited Ocean View to award certificates to the Emergency First Aid Responder (EFAR) volunteers. The EFAR training programme was launched in Ocean View in 2014 by Deon Terry, a paramedic at Metro Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance department, who doubles as the head instructor during training sessions. On the day of the ceremony, Mbombo noted in a Facebook post: “I started my day by tabling our EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Festive Readiness Plan and recognising 80 EFAR volunteers for their work, at Ocean View Multipurpose Centre. I’m happy for this community partnership.” Terry said that the ceremony was well received by volunteers. “It went well. I think it was something that was well-deserved and something that needed the exposure. The focus was also more on getting people aware and ready for the festive season.” To date, there have been 140 responders
trained in Ocean View, with many more Terry said the ceremony last week was across the city. Terry says volunteers from another step in the right direction for emerall over Cape Town were recognised for gency volunteers as a whole. “What was their efforts at the gathering. most encouraging was her referring to EMS In August, Terry and his team trained being the face of the health department be69 new volunteers. cause we’re normally the guys out there beDavin Chown, an Emergency Volunteer fore the nurses and doctors get to see peoServices facilitator since 2010, explained the ple.” role these new members would play in a preMbombo also mentioned that she would vious interview with People’s Post (“No like to encourage more people to take part longer helpless citizens”, 27 August). in this project. “We (emergency responders) have the V For more information or to become a volunteer, folknowledge and the skills to hold down the low @EVSCape on Facebook. fort (a crime or accident scene) until emergency response arrives. They (new volunteers) are now equipped and have the confidence to do something,” said Chown. “We’re usually the first ones there because we tend to be the closest person to the scene, equipped to do something at the time. They’re not helpless victims of the community any- Emergency First Aid Responder (EFAR) volunteers were given special more.” recognition at a ceremony in Ocean View on Wednesday 11 December.
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s the year draws to a close and people prepare for their end-of-year excursions, People’s Post will also be taking a short break. This is our final edition of the year. Our office will also be closing on Thursday 19 December and re-open on Monday 6 January. Our next edition will hit your post box on Tuesday 14 January. People’s Post would like to thank all our readers and advertisers for their support during 2019. It has been a year of many ups and downs, but you did not waver in your support. We are looking forward to an excit-
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ing 2020 where we will seek to continue providing you with quality content and other excellent services to satisfy your individual needs. We look forward to interacting with you again in the new year and extend our invitation to everyone to open their doors and welcome us into their respective homes. We would also like to wish all our Christian readers and advertisers a blessed Christmas, and a happy New Year South Africa. From the editor and the team: Thank you all. Siyabonga kuni nonke. Dankie aan almal.
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lphen Hill property owners breathed a sigh of relief when the municipal planning tribunal rejected a proposed development of 47 flats in Berwick Road earlier this year. However, Beverley Eliot, who lives in Lindley Road, says the fight isn’t over yet. Andrew Pratt of APTP Town Planning has since appealed the tribunal’s decision on behalf of the developer, and Wynberg residents have until Friday 20 December to lodge their comments. “The tribunal was held on 17 September and the application left the appeal to the last minute which makes it a cause for concern as most residents are preparing to leave on their summer holiday. “I appeal to all residents to ensure they lodge their comments before the cut-off time,” says Eliot. Residents in Berwick Road as well as in Lindley Road first lodged their comments and objections to the City of Cape Town in October 2018. Both of these roads – located on Alphen Hill just below Victoria Hospital – will be affected by the proposed building. An article posted on the website of the Wynberg Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association says properties in the area currently consist of cottages and small blocks no higher than two or three storeys. According to the article, the proposed new block will tower above the surrounding structures, robbing existing residents of their mountain views and privacy (new neighbours will be able to look straight into surrounding properties). “Such a high building will also not fit into
the look and feel of Berwick Road,” the article reads. According to Eliot, parking is another major worry. “Berwick Road is very narrow. It already has a severe parking problem due to the overflow of vehicles from the Victoria Hospital’s parking lot.” Other concerns include the conservation of Heritage Sites in the area, increased traffic and the effect on an already under-pressure drainage and sewage system. The developer has submitted an application for consolidation, subdivision, rezoning and a series of departures from City bylaws. The four properties which have been submitted for consolidation are erven 67452, 67453, 67454 and 67408 (5 to 8 Berwick Road). The developer has applied for the demolition of the buildings on these properties. The area is zoned GR4, which permits buildings of 24-meters high, into which seven storeys would fit. However, the developer has applied for part of the consolidated property to be rezoned to GR5. This zoning permits buildings of 35-metres high and has different requirements for boundary building lines and street setback. V Concerned residents can lodge their comments with the City manager, c/o the Southern District manager at the email address: appeals.southern@capetown.gov.za. If the comments cannot be lodged by email it may be hand-delivered to the Southern District secretary Unathi Ndyalvane. Ndyalvane’s offices are located at the corner of Main and Victoria roads, Plumstead.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
WYNBERG
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uslim Hands, an international aid relief organisation, donated 380 branded curtains and 15 new wheelchairs to Victoria Hospital this month as one of its many yearend projects. The hospital has cared for patients since 1889. Over the years it has treated typhoid and bubonic plague, soldiers from the Boer War and World War II. The hospital also provides many destitute families and needy individuals with much needed medical
treatment. This state-owned hospital relies on aid organisations to assist them as the government does not fully fund them. Muslim Hands hopes that the donation of curtains will provide patients, especially women, with privacy when getting dressed. It also ensures that each patient gets the opportunity to be examined in private. Muslim Hands’ fundraising manager Imraan Roomaney said it gave
the organisation a great sense of satisfaction to know that it had a part in assisting patients to have a smooth recovery at the hospital. “We hope that this donation of curtains will ensure that patients have less disturbance when resting and undergoing recovery from surgery. “The provision of new wheelchairs will also ensure that porters are able to transport patients between wards with ease,” Roomaney said.
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Volunteers honoured The Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve in Marina Da Gama set the scene as the City of Cape Town and SANParks Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) honoured their volunteers on International Volunteers Day on Thursday 5 December. The part-time staff take on various tasks at the City’s nature reserves which include clearing alien vegetation, general maintenance, plant-nursery work, floral and faunal surveys, leading guided hikes, administration duties, providing environmental education and litter clean-ups. Previous volunteers from both SANParks TMNP and the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department shared their stories at the event. V For more information on the City’s nature reserves, visit www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves.
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Lifeguards and sea rescue crews will be on high alert this festive season.
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mid several fatal drowning incidents, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has called on bathers to exercise caution and heed warnings. “The peak summer season and popular beach days are still on the way and already 10 people have lost their lives. This is very disheartening, given the awareness drives and campaigns from the City to prevent drowning,” says Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien. During the 2018/2019 season, there were 11 fatal drownings compared to the season before where 19 people lost their lives. Of the 10 fatal drownings so far only two were persons over the age of 18. Nine out of the 10 were men. “Our information indicates none of the 10 drownings was alcohol-related. However, two-thirds of drowning incidents are related to problematic social behaviour. You are reminded not to bring alcohol to the beach because not only is it illegal but alcohol impairs good judgment. Help us to keep you safe while you have fun,” says Badroodien.” He adds indications are the recent drowning incidents are related to rip currents or swimming in undesignated bathing areas. Badroodien calls on people to heed warnings on rip currents and to stay within safe zones on the beach. He says the City has 282 seasonal beach lifeguards, in addition to 11 permanent senior lifeguards, who are stationed at 26 locations along the coast, including tidal pools. “Our lifeguards do a sterling job, given the thousands of visitors who flock to our beaches on a daily basis. While they assist with many help outs, near-drownings and prevent a large number of serious incidents, they cannot do it alone. Visitors to the beach have a role to play and I implore them to remain in the designated bathing areas at all times, swim only at beaches where lifeguards are on duty, to not drink and swim, to only swim between the flags
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Legends share the love of the game NETTALIE VILJOEN
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he Proteas’ poor performance during the Cricket World Cup and the recent tour to India has left many fans worried about the state of the game. Ryan Maron, former West Indies and Afghanistan assistant coach and the director of Cricket School of Excellence (CSE), however, says there is light at the end of the tunnel. “We have enough talent in South Africa, but we are not getting the best out of our players. We need to have the right people in vital roles and not allow administration and politics to get in the way.” The Constantia resident says the Proteas are under pressure to play well during the upcoming English tour, especially in the wake of the turmoil surrounding Cricket South Africa (CSA). Maron has been sharing his advice and experience with young cricket players for the past 20 years at his cricket school based at the GK Oval (Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School (RBPS) Main Oval). CSE was founded in 1999 and has grown to become one of the country’s leading cricket schools and also has branches in the North West and Johannesburg. About a year ago, Maron partnered with former Protea’s cricketer Jonty Rhodes to host High-Performance Clinics around the globe. These clinics promote the Jonty Rhodes Way (JRW) – to focus on the basics and to always give 100%. Successful camps have been held in Nepal, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and, more recently, at the newly-renovated Rondebosch Sports Club. Jonty, together with Maron and former
provincial fast bowler Keith Ingram, hosted a High-Performance Clinic for u.9 players at the club in November. About 20 learners from RBPS participated in the two-day camp. People’s Post caught up with Maron – and 105 aspiring cricketers – last week at the GK Oval where he was overseeing the first of two CSE summer cricket holiday clinics. The four-day clinic, which began on 9 December, ran to a set programme from 09:00 to 13:00 daily. Leaving the training in the hands of 10 capable coaches, Maron stepped away for Jonty Rhodes at a High-Performance Clinic. Under-9 players from Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School (RBPS) soak a few minutes to up Jonty’s words at the Rondebosch Sports Club. share the cricket school’s vision. “Sport is about much more than compet- tralian High Commission in 2015 and 2016, He says the school, which is open to chil- ing. we were able to touch the lives of young dren of all ages and ability, aims to develop “It is about camaraderie, friendship and cricketers at Langa and Khayelitsha Cricket superstars in a fun environment through learning how to cope with life’s ups and Club through Adopt a School, township clintechnical and behavioural training. downs,” Nozarka says. ics and local clinics, including the township “All these kids have the potential to take He says he likes the way the children are boys and Elite high-performance training it forward. But the hunger has to come from divided into groups as it is not done accord- for 15- to 19-year-olds,” he says. inside. Sometimes parents place too much ing to their skill. CSE asks companies or individuals interpressure on kids. That’s the fastest way for “They are given the chance to interact ested in lending support to contact the them to lose interest. You have to let them with kids they normally would not play school on 021 671 0854 or 082 491 7506. work it out for themselves,” he says. with,” says Nosarka. V The next four-day summer cricket holiday clinic runs Rondebosch dad, Zaheer Nosarka says his Maron says the cricket school aspires to from Friday 7 to Monday 10 January. There are still a Grade 3 son, Yusuf, has learnt so much from make its training accessible. few spots available. The cost is usually R750 per child. coaches at CSE. “Through our partnerships with the Aus- To book, contact ryan@cricketschool.co.za.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
CYBER SECURITY
Don’t be a victim of online fraud NETTALIE VILJOEN
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nline banking has opened up a world of convenience for consumers. Unfortunately, it seems the same applies to fraudsters. Lt Col Ivan McLean of Claremont police station says their station had 10 to 12 reports of online fraud in November alone. Sgt Charles Roberts of Wynberg police station says quite a few cases of electronic fund transfer, email and ATM fraud have been reported to them as well. Companies and consumers are being defrauded of huge amounts of money, ranging from R10 000 to R1.5 million. McLean says there are different twists to scammers’ modus operandi, but it usually starts with a very legitimate-looking email, informing buyers that the banking details of the companies they are doing business with have changed. “The criminals make use of Photoshop to duplicate official letterheads in emails. In some cases they even list a fraudulent contact number,” he says. In a nutshell, buyer A submits an order via email to company B, agreeing to make an eft payment. Then buyer A receives a fake email from a fraudster masquerading as company B, saying its banking details have changed. Buyer A continues to deposit money into the fraudulent account. Now one of two things happen. Either the buyer never receives their products, and only finds out on inquiry that their email has been hacked or the fraudsters take it one step further. A fake payment is made to company B’s account using a fraudulent cheque or by placing a hold on a transfer only to cancel it a day or two later. Company B, seeing a payment reflected on its account, dispatches the product to buyer A. Only later will they discover the
payment did not clear. By the time company B realises its mistake, the fraudsters, and the money, are already in the wind. McLean says that while fraudsters target online purchases from companies and websites across the board, there are two common denominators – the fraudulent bank details sent to buyer A is usually a Capitec account and the fraudulent payment made to company B is usually a cheque payment. McLean says they suspect fraudsters are paying off poor people in exchange for their ID information which they then use to open dummy accounts. But, he says it is difficult to prove. Charl Nel, head of communications at Capitec, says although the bank makes it convenient for clients to open accounts, it follows strict identity recognition procedures. “Simplicity is our motto, so it is easy for clients to open an account at one of our branches. However, unlike some of the other banks, we do not open new accounts online. Clients have to come into one of our branches with their ID.” Nel explains when a new account is opened, a biometric device with 21 points of contact is used to scan the applicant’s fingerprints. It is then sent to Home Affairs to verify the ID belongs to the person opening the account. A photograph is also taken of the client. Only then are they handed a bank card and a pin. According to Nel, there is no way for the bank to tell beforehand whether the account is going to be used for criminal activity. “Only after the deed has been done can we freeze the account but by then the damage is done,” he says. Nel says the promise of payment could entice vulnerable individuals, but warns people of the ramifications of giving their ac-
count details to criminals. “Once we have been informed of a fraudulent account, we immediately close it and share the account holder’s information with law agencies. That person will also never be allowed to open an account with Capitec again,” says Nel. McLean says fraudsters are difficult to track down and there is little recourse for buyers and companies once they have been conned. He says the responsibility lies with the individual to first confirm that the banking details are credible before he or she transfers money or dispatch goods. He recommends that people
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
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he promoters of the Carols at Kirstenbosch weren’t kidding when they called it the City’s most-loved carols event. The event, which took place from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, drew huge crowds, despite the odd drizzle over the weekend. People’s Post attended the event on Sunday. At 19:00 (carols were scheduled to start at 19:30) there wasn’t a single spot left for a picnic blanket on the sprawling lawn. On arrival, guests were handed glow sticks and a carol sing-a-long booklet. Carols were led by the Cape Town Con-
cert Brass and the Cape Town Male Voice Choir and included old favourites like On a Starry Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night and Mary’s Boy Child, to name a few. A nativity play interwoven with the carols added to the evening’s Christmas cheer. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored by Pick n Pay, this event enables Rotary International to assist communities across the Western Cape in a range of community-based programmes, including youth leadership development, civic-responsibility and various health programmes, specifically those around cancerawareness.
When people were asked to raise their hands if they hailed from other parts of the world, it was clear that there were quite a few supporters from overseas at the Carols at Kirstenbosch event. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
Toddlers and their parents gathered at the bottom of the stage to get a better look at the nativity play. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
It was difficult to tell what the kids loved more – the chance to stay up later than usual, or the glow sticks handed out at the event. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
A nativity play interwoven with the carolling added to the evening’s Christmas cheer. Cape Town Concert Brass provided the soundtrack to the evening.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
BEACHES
Identikidz plan makes a return T
he City of Cape Town will implement its Identikidz project at 15 beaches over the festive season. The project aims to help reunite lost children with their families. As part of the project all children who arrive at these beaches will be registered and issued with a tag containing their parents’ contact details. The initiative will be active at these beaches on 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 31 December and again on 1, 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 January. The City’s social development and early childhood development directorate is spearheading the project, which is part of the festive season safety plan. This year, the project has been implemented at Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Strandfontein, Gordon’s Bay, Strand, Monwabisi, Harmony Park, Mnandi, Big Bay, Sea Point and surrounding area, Silwerstroom, Camps Bay, Lagoon Beach, Melkbosstrand and Milnerton beaches from this past weekend. “The Identikidz programme has grown
exponentially as more people become aware of it, and the results are truly astounding. “It provides peace of mind to parents on busy beach days, when children can so easily become lost in the crowd, but it also makes the task to reunite them far simpler,” says Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien. During the 2018/19 festive season, just more than 100 000 children were tagged – a 132% increase on the previous year. A total of 535 children were reunited with their families. “We are doing everything possible to keep children safe, but this doesn’t absolve parents and caregivers of their responsibility,” says Badroodien. “We urge them to register their children with our Identikidz teams as soon as they arrive at the beach, and to ensure that they keep their cellphone close by and charged, in the event that we need to get hold of them. Getting lost is a very traumatic experience for a child and we want to limit the anxiety by reuniting them with their caregivers as soon as possible.”
Wish upon a Christmas tree A whispering tree will help make wishes come true at Cavendish Square this festive season. The shopping centre’s initiative is in partnership with Toys R Us and the Reach for a Dream Foundation. Kids can visit the tree – which, as its name suggests, talks – on the lower level in the centre court and make a wish inside the crevice of the tree. The shopping centre’s kids activation event for Christmas, called the World of Wonder, kicks off on Wednesday 18 December and continues until Sunday 22 December. Kids will enjoy a taste of theatre with the magical puppet show, and can do some arts and craft while sending off a gift to a little dreamer who is fighting a life-threatening disease. The entry fee to the World of Wonder is R30 and includes a Toys R Us gift voucher and a Spur meal voucher. All proceeds will be donated to The Reach for a Dream Foundation.
Santa will also stop by at Cavendish Square on these dates. Children who would like to have their picture taken with the man in red will find him on the first floor near Sunglass Hut. World of Wonder and the Santa photo booth will be open from 11:00 to 16:00. The Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town will ring in the spirit of Christmas with popular carols in the centre court, starting from 18:30 on 21 to 23 December and from 17:30 on 24 December. While at the shopping centre, shoppers can get gifts professionally wrapped with an option of modern or traditional gift wrap. The gift wrapping stations are located on the first floor near H&M and the ground floor near Clicks. All proceeds generated at the gift wrap booth will be donated to The Cape of Good Hope SPCA. The shopping centre will be open from 09:00 to 21:00 until 23 December for the festive season.
The wishing tree at Cavendish Square.
Children being tagged as part of the initiative.
Advice on how to help a child in an emergency situation In light of the commemoration of national Children’s Day on Saturday 2 November, the provincial department of health is raising awareness on how parents can respond and take action when their child needs emergency health care. Parents are advised that good hand-washing practices can prevent several lifethreatening diseases in children, such as diarrhoea, pneumonia, and even enteroviral meningitis. Make sure your child washes their hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet and before eating or touching food. If your child has diarrhoea, give them an oral hydration solution made up by mixing 1F of cooled boiled water with half a teaspoon of salt and eight teaspoons of sugar. However, if they show any symptoms of dehydration, take them to the clinic immediately. Pedestrian accidents also account for a high number of child deaths and injuries. Pedestrian and road safety . Don’t chase any vehicles and keep skateboards away from traffic areas. . Get out of the car or taxi on the pavement side. . Always check for traffic when crossing the road and always cross at a marked crossing. . When walking alongside the road, do so facing oncoming traffic and wear bright and reflective clothing. Drivers also have a responsibility to keep children safe: . Never put small children alone in the back of a bakkie. . Make sure your young child is buckled up in an appropriate car seat. . Older children must always wear a seatbelt.
. Drive slowly when driving near children and schools. . Never use a cellphone when driving. . Don’t overload the vehicle. As the summer holiday approaches, drownings also increase. Always ensure children are supervised near water and keep buckets of water covered. Also be aware that accidental poisoning can be prevented by keeping household detergents, medications and paraffin locked away. Paraffin should not be stored in cold drink bottles as children often mistake this for a soft drink. In the event of poisoning, call the poison information line on 086 155 5777. Burns can be prevented by safe cooking and heating practices. Never leave food on the stove, fires, stoves or boiling water unattended, especially if there are toddlers around.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
SAFETY AND SECURITY
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total of 5 000 police recruits have successfully completed their police training and will be deployed to stations across the country ahead of the festive season. The recruits graduated at a police parade at five colleges across the country; with 1 045 officers graduating in Cape Town, on Friday 13 December. The parade was held at the Philippi Police Academy and was the combined parade of both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis recruits. Deputy police minister Cassel Mathale says during their recruitment process more than 500 000 applications were received. Of this, only 5 000 were successful.
He says in the light of the rise in the number of cases of gender-based violence, much focus was also placed on preparing the recruits to deal with these cases and “ensure proper victim support is provided�. The new officers will be placed at the various stations across the country for a 12month probation period. At least five constables who were identified as the top achievers at both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis campuses received bursaries to further their studies. At the parade, Capt Bart Nel lead the parade for the last time. Nel has been at the Philippi Academy for the past 39 years and will now be retiring. V Samantha Lee-Jacobs took these photos.
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PROPERTY MARKET
Rentals give more bang for buck T
he weak currency means that you can get much more bang for your buck in South Africa, whether you are a local or foreign visitor, says Ross Levin, managing director for Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl. Holiday rentals is now an essential element of most coastal property markets, especially Cape Town and a busy season is expected. With some 45 Blue Flag beach locations, a host of game reserves and lodges and wine regions which compare with the best in the world according to Samuel Seeff, chair of the property group, you are spoilt for choice. “Cape Town expects the lion’s share of visitors and is regarded as the busiest tourist city in Africa with a season that runs from November to April annually as well as over the school holidays,” says Levin. “Foreigners also flock to the Cape over the summer with some spending as much as 4 to 6 months here to escape the cold European winter.” Cape Town boasts several costal hotspots.
Atlantic Seaboard/City Bowl Aside from two top Blue Flag beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, there’s a host of street cafès and restaurants lining the beaches, from Clifton to the Camps Bay Promenade and onto Mouille Point and the Waterfront as well as in Sea Point, Green Point and the CBD. Attractions include the Waterfront and Silo District for five-star dining and shopping, a ride on the Wheel of Excellence for great city and Table Mountain views, a visit to the Aquarium and Zeitz MOCAA Museum or helicopter flips, yacht or boat trips. . Rates: Apartments in CBD, Sea Point and Green Point range from R1 000 to R3 000 per night and luxury waterfront or seafront
units from R15 000 to R20 000 a night. Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and Camps Bay luxury villas range from R60 000 to R80 000 to as much as R160 000 per night.
Hout Bay/Llandudno The picture-perfect old harbour lined with fishing boats, Mariner’s Wharf and the famous Snoekies makes Hout Bay a hotspot for holiday rentals. Neighbouring Llandudno offers villas and a Blue Flag beach. You can also enjoy some of the most scenic drives and cycling and hiking trails in the world. . Rates: R2 000 to R8 000 per night to around R40 000 per night for a luxury home or villa.
Hermanus/Pringle Bay area A fabulous beach holiday and some of the best whale watching and water-based activities, not to forget a trip to the Hemel en Aarde Wine Valley await visitors here, says Paul Kruger, licensee for Seeff Hermanus. John du Toit from Pringle Bay says that the area falls in the Kogelberg Biosphere and is ideal for nature lovers, offering an incredible range of bird and sea life. The scenic R44 Clarence Drive, which meanders through Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond offers magnificent views across False Bay. A round of golf is not to be missed. . Rates: R1 500 to R6 500 per night depending on the location and accommodation.
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Blouberg to Melkbosstrand The best views of Table Mountain and Robben Island, kilometres of white sandy beaches and one of the best kite surfing areas in the world draws scores of holiday makers each year, says Nancy Oeschger, rentals manager for Seeff Blouberg. Visitors are spoilt for choice with apartments and estates lining the beach area. . Rates: R800 to R3 000 per night for beach apartments.
Muizenberg/Kalk Bay/Fish Hoek/False Bay Coast From Muizenberg and Kalk Bay to Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town, holiday makers are spoilt for choice with top beaches, restaurants and other tourist attractions. Muizenberg is a Blue Flag beach and one of the best surfing spots. Surfer’s Corner is a landmark along with the colourful huts on St James’ beach. . Rates: R1 900 to R3 000 per night for beach apartments in Muizenberg. Strand and Gordons Bay Strand is famous for its promenade lined with restaurants, a 5km white sandy beach for watersport and fishing, waterpark and putt-putt for children and Olympic-sized swimming pool. Neighbouring Gordon’s Bay boasts the famous Blue Flag Bikini Beach and a yacht-lined bay as well as Clarence Drive, a world-class scenic drive or cycle route between Gordon’s Bay and Betty’s Bay.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 17 December 2019
KIRSTENBOSCH
Girl power to dazzle Kirstenbosch T
wo power performers, Shekhinah and Unathi Msengana, will grace the stage at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual on Sunday 22 December. Singer, songwriter and Idols SA judge Unathi will kick off the concert with her easy listening melodies. Pop and R&B singer, songwriter Shekhinah will next entertain the crowd with her numerous number one platinum and gold
singles from her debut album Rosegold. She will drop her new album in 2020. Thobile Tshabalala, head of Old Mutual brand, says the company is excited to be back at Kirstenbosch for the Summer Sunset Concerts. “Starting off our sponsorship of these magical and unique outdoor gigs with performances from superstars like Shekhinah and Unathi is sure to set the perfect tone going into 2020. Our close association with the concerts
lets us ‘show up’ casually and really appreciate the passions of our existing clients and potential ones. We look forward to engaging with the wonderful people of the Cape in the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.” The Shekhinah concert will have an Old Mutual Kids Zone, offering a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages. This includes games, arts and crafts and a soft play obstacle course for toddlers under five. The Kids Zone will be open from 16:00 until
18:30. Children will be supervised by designated childminders. Bring family and friends, pack a picnic with food and refreshments or pre-order five days in advance from Moyo Kirstenbosch Restaurant. Freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks will be on sale. Tickets cost R170 per person to R220 per person. V Book now at www.webtickets.co.za/kirstenboschconcerts.
Visit and be thrilled at Iziko As the most advanced of its kind on the African continent, the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome brings together art, science, nature and edu-tainment – creating a unique and innovative space for discovery, learning and fun. With an exciting line-up of shows this December, Iziko is calling on Capetonians and its visitors to join their #CelebrateSummer festivities. During December the planetarium will also be opening its doors on Mondays – screening shows until Monday 13 January. “Be sure not to miss out on an opportunity to blast off on a virtual voyage of the unknown! With shows like Out there – the Quest for Extra Solar Worlds, learn about how, for thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe – yet thanks to our curiosity, im-
agination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos,” a statement from Iziko read. “Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during Passport to the Universe – a show narrated by Tom Hanks that explores humanity’s place in the cosmos; and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe in We Are Stars – a show exploring the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.” Other shows include Dream to Fly; The Secrets of Gravity; and The Sky Tonight. Visit the Iziko website for more information. “We look forward to seeing you at the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome to #CelebrateSummer,” the statement read. V Visit www.iziko.org.za/whats-on to find out more.
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Karaoke contest returns to unearth local talent BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind The popular TygerBurger’s Karaoke like a Star competition is back, and entries are closing on Friday 24 January. Launched last year, the contest attracted interest from hundreds of hopefuls. This year, 20 finalists will take part in the semi-finals on Thursday 27 February at the Suidooster television studios. The top 10 will compete in the final on Saturday 28 March at the Kraaifontein Civic centre. A prize package worth thousands of rands can be won. Cecilia Hume, TygerBurger’s editor, says she knows there are readers out there
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SHAKING THEIR STUFF: The Cape Town Oriental Dance Festival hosted at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 26 October saw belly dancers showing off in the rain. The festival aims to bring together oriental dancers from across Cape Town, to celebrate the art of oriental dance, in support of a common cause and a charity. The event was arranged by Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio.
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Blitzboks fall short in Cape Town EARL HAUPT @EarlHaupt
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hile the boisterous partisan crowd filled the air with expectation at the Cape Town stadium, the Blitzboks fell agonisingly short of claiming their home leg of World Rugby’s Sevens World Series on Sunday 15 December. Coach Neil Powell’s men were beaten 7-5 by archrivals New Zealand in a nervy final in front of the 55 804-strong crowd who packed the stadium. In total, 119 539 people streamed through the gates during the threeday spectacle – a record for the event. After a scoreless first half, Justin Geduld handed the home team the lead after the restart but could not slot the subsequent conversion. As a result, Ngarohi McGarveyBlack broke South African hearts three minutes later when he dotted over under the posts, which made Akuila Rokolisoa’s pending conversion a mere formality. Despite the loss, Powell was satisfied with his team’s display over the past two week-
ends, which saw them bag the title in Dubai a week earlier. “We had two good weeks, playing in two finals and winning one,” said Powell. “That is a much better start than last season and, bar the two line-outs we fluffed in the final, we had a good tournament. I certainly cannot fault the effort of the players.” Earlier in the day, in their semi-final, the Blitzboks had to fight back to secure a 21-14 win over France. Despite Marvin O’Connor’s try, converted by Paulin Riva, an inspired phase of play, which started within their half, saw Ruhan Nel dive over for a seven-point score. JC Pretorius’s clever dummy flummoxed the French defence and allowed him to coast over the try line unopposed, allowing the Blitzboks to lead the contest for the first time. Geduld duly slotted the conversion to move the score to 14-7. Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi capped off a spirited display, rounding off another attacking move from their defensive quarter to take the match beyond France’s reach and
Nadine Roos of South Africa’s Imbokodo (left) scores the team’s only try against Fiji during the Women’s Sevens World Series at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
to book their spot in the showpiece of the tournament despite a late consolation try by Jonathan Laugel. In their quarter-final clash against Kenya, Blitzboks turned in a clinical second-half display to see out their fellow Africans in a 17-5 win. It wasn’t all plain sailing, though. Local hearts were sent aflutter when, against the run of play, Kenya took an early 5-0 lead through an unconverted try by Alvin Otieno. However, Nel would restore parity, much to the delight of the home crowd, but Justin Geduld failed to convert, leaving the scores deadlocked at 5-5 at half-time. During the tournament, Geduld became the fourth South African player in the World Series to score 1000 career points after Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez and Seabelo Senatla. Shortly after the restart, Nel would secure his brace after rounding off a well-orchestrated line-out, converted by Geduld. Selwyn Davids put the game beyond Kenya’s grasp when he chased down a kick by skipper Soy-
izwapi. Nel, however, could not play in the final after picking up an injury in the semifinal win. He was sorely missed. “It was a pity that I could not play in the final, but that is the way rugby goes sometimes,” said Nel. “At least I played in two full tournaments and we did very well. I am now returning to fifteens, but I am very pleased with my short comeback to sevens. At least I know my conditioning will be right up there when I join the Stormers soon.” Meanwhile, the Springbok women’s Sevens team, Imbokodo, who made their debut at the Cape Town Sevens, finished 10th. Coach Paul Delport applauded his squad’s efforts, saying the tenth-place finish was what they were aiming for. “We realised that our intensity was not good enough and, therefore, our defence suffered and we made some poor decisions on attack,” said Delport. “But that was always par for the course as we last played at any level close to this last year at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.”
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our fighters from Cape Town represented South Africa at the International Karate Organisation (IKO) KyokushinKai Karate Elite World Championships held in Tokyo, Japan, recently. The South African Team, sanctioned by Karate South Africa (KSA), went through a strict selection process before being chosen with Protea colours. In total, 18 fighters were selected with Protea colours. The four Cape Town fighters were former All-Africa champion Xolani Gumede (men’s open division), Sarah Newton and Lilly Edmonds (both junior girls elite) and Shihan Jason Dawes and JP Naudé (both in the seniors’ division). The colours each fighter received are official Protea colours awarded by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), which is a first for IKO KyokushinKai South Africa. The team competed under the IKO full contact rules which see full-contact fighting. Winners are only awarded a victory on decision or knockdown basis.
“I competed in the seniors’ division and managed (to earn) a silver medal under the guidance of eighth Dan Shihan Kenny Uytenboghaardt (head of IKO - Kyokushin Africa),” says Naudé. The open division sees approximately 200 of the world’s best full-contact KyokushinKai Karate members compete over three days to ultimately have one champion. “Considering that the open division has no protective gear, the fighting is extremely physical and only the toughest, fittest and most skilled fighters will make it to the top 32 on the final day,” says Naudé. He adds that fighters are required to train extremely hard for this competition. Candidates train up to six days per week in traditional karate, gym work and competitive training classes in the hope of qualifying for this tournament. This year, training included several fighting classes and mountain training at Rhodes Memorial on Sundays. “This mountain training is very hard and leaves all exhausted by the end of the workout,” says Naudé.
CAPE UMOYA SEE OFF MBOMBELA IN ATHLONE: Roscoe Pietersen of Cape Umoya United FC celebrates scoring a goal with teammates during the GladAfrica Championship match between Cape Umoya United and Mbombela United at Athlone Stadium on Friday 13 December. The home team went on to secure a 2-1 win. PHOTO: GRANT PITCHER/GALLO IMAGES
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