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A total of 263 structures were destroyed and five others were partially damaged in the fire that broke out in Imizamo Yethu on Sunday 6 September.
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ive days. That is how long it took to clear the debris left on the Dontse Yake and Ibhayi areas of Imizamo Yethu when a fire broke out on Sunday 6 September, destroying hundreds of structures. While the clearing of debris began on Monday 7 September, the City’s Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi, says the terrain where the affected structures stood is very steep and rocky, making it difficult to work in. As a result, the debris had to be removed by hand, carried down the mountain and loaded onto trucks which carted it away. “City teams continued to clear the site from debris by hand until the work was completed
on (Friday) 11 September,” says Booi. The City says the delivery of large components of its enhanced fire kits also began on Monday following the completion of the verification of the fire-affected areas. Each fire kit consists of 25 zinc sheets, 14 wooden poles which are fire-treated, three packets of nails, a door, door hinges, a window frame and a window. “We delivered 262 enhanced kits in total. The last 12 enhanced kits were issued on (Saturday) 12 September,” he adds. Booi confirms that the electricity infrastructure in the area where the fire broke out was damaged. “City staff members came out to assess the damaged infrastructure after the fire. The City will ensure this is attended to,” he says. Joanne Chemaly, the founder of Thula Thula Hout Bay, a non-governmental oganisation
which proactively prepares for disaster relief in the area confirms many families have rebuilt their structures and have moved in. However, Chemaly says, it is difficult to rebuild items of worth such as furniture and appliances. She says, for certain residents, this is the third of fourth time they have received support from Thula Thula after having lost everything in previous fires. Chemaly says they have experienced a much higher level of trauma among those affected by the most recent fire. She says having to rebuild their lives again and again has taken its toll on residents. Rob Quintas, the councillor for ward 74, says the City’s informal settlements and electricity departments are still engaged with those affected by the fire. “I’ll engage individuals who have specific needs and queries as they request and ap-
proach me with them,” Quintas adds. According to the City, 263 structures were destroyed and five others were partially damaged in the fire on Sunday 6 September. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The blaze, which broke out in Molokoane Street at 02:18 on Sunday, was doused at 11:48. Booi says there is only one access road through Imizamo Yethu. “Access is very challenging for the City’s emergency and basic services,” Booi says. He asks residents to not to allow the erection of structures without access ways and firebreaks. “Structures are not supposed to be erected less than 1.5m apart to reduce the risk and rate of fire and its spread,” Booi says. V Donations of non-perishable goods and essential personal items for adults and babies may be dropped off at Roeland Street Fire Station, Gardens, or Hout Bay Fire Station, Hout Bay.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 22 September 2020
City gets ready to welcome back guests at 13 holiday resorts RACINE EDWARDES Racine.edwardes@media24.com The City of Cape Town, which is encouraging local tourism before international borders open, is readying its resorts across the city to accommodate guests. Local homeowners who rent out their properties for holiday accommodation have said, since the downgrade of the lockdown alert level from three to two and now to level one as of yesterday, Monday 21 September, they have already experienced a rapid increase in locals booking a stay-cation. Traditionally, the City opens its resorts for peak season bookings on 1 September to accommodate the overflow of tourism in Cape
Town approaching – and throughout – the holiday period. “The system was developed because the demand over Christmas for stays in the resorts is normally much higher than what the facilities can accommodate. The previous system was purely a first-come-first-served system,” says Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health. But due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year the booking period has not yet opened. Some of the Far South resorts that are preparing to take visitors soon include the Zandvlei, Fish Hoek and Soetwater resorts. These are three of the 13 resorts that the parks and recreation department are preparing for tourists. Others include Hendon
and Harmony Park resorts in Gordon’s Bay, and Monwabisi Resort in Khayelitsha. In previous years, during high season, Zandvlei Resort in Muizenberg was usually booked at 80% capacity between 23 December and 3 January, Badroodien says, adding: “Over the Easter weekend, (it is booked) at 70% and mid-season at 50% capacity.” This resort allows for camping and caravanning, which make for great family holidays. The Zandvlei Resort caters for 624 people at full capacity and has 104 sites with a maximum of six people per site. He continues: “Fish Hoek Resort is usually booked at 80% capacity between 23 December to 3 January and over the Easter weekend at 60% capacity. The Soetwater Re-
sort is usually booked at 95% to 100% capacity between 23 December and 3 January. Over the Easter period, the caravan park is usually booked at 50% to 60% capacity.” Fish Hoek Resort has 30 sites with six persons per site, allowing for a full capacity of 180 people and the Soetwater Resort has 264 plots with space for 1 584 campers. In a statement released last month, the City said assessments of each facility were being conducted in order to determine the services that can be utilised by visitors, while still maintaining social distancing. Badroodien confirms resort assessments have been completed and staff are working hard to get resorts ready and operational. V For a list of City resorts, visit: https://bit.ly/3iDwi0V.
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n recent weeks, e-hailing taxi services have come under attack with robberies, threats and hijacking being some of the incidents drivers face. According to a statement released by provincial parliament member Daylin Mitchell, taxi drivers in several areas have allegedly demanded so-called protection money in order for e-hailing drivers to operate in given areas, with one driver being shot and killed and his passenger wounded in Vrygrond. Mitchell says a further four shooting incidents were recorded where two e-hailing drivers were killed and two are in critical condition. “The alleged protection money demanded by taxi drivers is of grave concern as it highlights that some transport operators believe they are above the law. Innocent residents have the right to feel safe without fearing for their lives when simply utilising a transport service. Furthermore, all e-hailing services have the right to operate within the province without harm,” says Mitchell. According to Uber, the safety of both drivers and passengers is paramount. In response to a People’s Post inquiry to the e-hailing service it said: “We are deeply committed to the safety of both riders and drivers and we have a dedicated team working 24/7 in South Africa and around the world to support our commitment to safety. We take any situation where driver safety is compromised extremely seriously and they have access to a number of safety features while on-trip in the event they feel unsafe in any way such as an emergency in-app button.” Uber says it also has a dedicated Incident Response Team which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond immediately to any reported incidents or accidents. “We encourage drivers to report any trip-related incidents to Uber and to law enforcement to ensure the necessary steps are taken. Our law enforcement relations team tasked with assisting the police with investigations on incidents that occur on our app,” the response reads. Gareth Taylor, country manager for Bolt in South Africa, says drivers can activate the Namola in-app integrated SOS emergency button that shares the driver’s details and location. When activated, the security agency calls the driver to confirm the situation and deploy necessary assistance. “Bolt condemns violence of any form directed towards ridehailing drivers and passengers because it believes that every South African has the right to earn a living and move around without risk of harm, intimidation, coercion, or fear of death or injury. Safety of passengers and drivers utilising the Bolt platform is of utmost importance to us, and we already have a number of safety features for drivers in place,” he says. Bolt has also implemented Bolt Trip Protection, an insurance cover paid for by Bolt that is free for passengers and drivers. “Bolt Trip Protection helps passengers and drivers with money for emergency medical expenses, permanent disability and accidental death caused by an accident
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and/or crime while they are on a Bolt trip,” says Taylor. According to Uber, its safety features include access to an incident response team, driver and passenger share my trip feature, rider verification (cash or card clients), 24/7 phone support, ride check and partner injury protection; which in the unfortunate event of an accident or a crime-related incident resulting in an injury during a trip, drivers will be covered on the road. “We are deeply committed to the safety of both riders and driver-partners. It’s why we have made safety features like GPS tracking (of every trip) a reality. We have also made it possible for riders to share their ETA (estimated time of arrival) with their loved ones. Riders are able to check driver-partner details such as their name and picture as well as vehicle details (type, model, colour, regis-
tration),” says Uber. “Both driver-partners and riders deserve to feel safe, comfortable and respected when using the app and that’s why we have community guidelines in place that outline what’s expected from riders and drivers when using the app. If riders ever feel unsafe during a trip, they have access to an in-app emergency button. We also encourage riders to provide feedback after every trip which is monitored by our dedicated 24/7 customer support team and can take action in real-time if necessary.” Taylor encourages riders and drivers to report matters. “Bolt constantly engages with drivers, passengers, the police and the department of transport, continually working to find more ways to make it safer for every South African to use all modes of transport without fear of any incidents,” he says.
Safety tips for e-hailing passengers Safety of e-hailing services has been brought into question following a string of incidents and taxi violence. Below is a list of safety tips for passengers: . Wait for your ride in a safe location, until the app alerts you that the driver has arrived. Avoid dark areas, and don’t wait unaccompanied. . Be sure that the vehicle that arrives to collect you matches the details of the ride that the app has shared with you. Ask the driver to give you his name, and ask him who he is looking for – it should
be you. . Check that the car make and model match what is in the app, along with its registration. Do not get into the vehicle if there’s a mismatch with any of these points, and report the incident via the app immediately. . Activate ‘Share My ETA’ function at the bottom of the app, right under the driver’s profile, to share your trip details with trusted friends or family. . Passengers can report any concerns or compliments via the Support tab on the Bolt app.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 22 September 2020
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here is finally light at the end of the tunnel, as South Africa has moved to level one of the nationwide lockdown. While many joke that residents in some parts of the Western Cape have been on level one since the beginning of the lockdown, the move after more than six months of lockdown means more economic activity can resume, and also the opening of borders to receive tourists. The border departure and entry points will be limited to one of the land border posts that have remained operational during the lockdown or Cape Town International Airport, King Shaka International Airport in Durban and OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Travel agent Ross Cupido says the move means they can finally get back on track. “We made the largest portion of our sales assisting international tourists. We have a network of accommodation and excursion providers that have also struggled. “The problem is South Africans would rather go overseas than to explore their own country, so as much as they give other agents overseas work, tourists give us work,” he says. For those who do travel locally, Cupido says they often book trips and accommodation themselves through social media, word of mouth or other online sites. During his address to the nation on Wednesday 16 September president Cyril
Ramaphosa said travel may be restricted to and from certain countries that have high infection rates. On arrival, travellers will need to present a negative Covid-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure. Where a traveller has not done a Covid19 test prior to departure, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at their own cost. Besides travel, below is a look at the changes level one will bring. . Venues will again be able to accommodate events. Facilities such as theatres and venues will be able to accommodate up to 50% of their total venue capacities (not more than 250 indoor and 500 outdoor). . Funeral attendance is increased from 50 to a maximum of 100. No night vigils allowed. . Venues for exercise, recreation and entertainment such as gyms and theatres – which were limited to no more than 50 people – will now be allowed to accommodate up to 50% of their venue’s capacity. . Still no sporting events. . Voter registration will take place at prisons, old age homes and other facilities. . Curfew will now be between 00:00 and 04:00. . Alcohol sales will be permitted from Monday to Friday. . Alcohol can be sold at licenced establishments for on-site consumption only and with strict adherence to the curfew. Sanitising, masks and social distancing protocols remain in place.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Help pours in from all sides Cape Town is coming to the rescue of Ons Plek. Within 10 days of launching its Backabuddy crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday 1 September, the child and youth care centre raised 30% of its initial target. From Gift of the Givers donating groceries and hygiene products; Springfield Convent School donating food, clothes, school supplies and cash; students donating beanies and gloves; to concerned citizens contributing generously to its crowd-funding campaign: help is pouring in from all sides. “Between the day the campaign went live and Thursday 10 September, we raised over
R87 000. That is more than 30% of our initial target to keep us going. It is amazing to see how ordinary people, businesses and other supporters have come on board to help us do what we do best: providing a safe space for girls who have lived on the streets or were at risk of living on the streets,” says director, Pam Jackson. She notes social media has helped spread the message far beyond South Africa’s borders. “We have even received donations from people in Australia, The Netherlands, United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Abu Dhabi.” When Covid-19 hit South Africa, all sports
events and other fundraisers, which would under normal circumstances have generated funds for Ons Plek, were cancelled. This and donors closing doors and redirecting funding to Covid-19 specific initiatives left the shelter and care organisation with a funding deficit of R800 000. “This has been a frightening situation as we have always been financially sustainable and stable,” she says, explaining how a group of supporters of Ons Plek, an all-women team, reached out upon hearing the news. They suggested going the crowd-funding route.” Besides money, other forms of assistance have come in too. Springfield Convent School for girls came to the party with food assistance, household
items, toiletries, and school supplies, over and above a cash donation. VC Cares, the outreach group of the student volunteer body at the Independent Institute of Education Varsity College, donated 41 beanies, blankets and pairs of gloves to Ons Plek’s preventative projects in Philippi. Jackson notes that although the generosity shown has been overwhelming, Ons Plek is not out of the woods yet. “We are convinced we will make our target of R250 000 and perhaps even the entire amount we are short. Whilst every form assistance is welcome, cash is king, as it enables us to be flexible and address whatever of the many needs as they arise.” V To assist, go to https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/keep-ons-plek-open.
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hile for some a protection order is but a piece of paper, for others it could mean the difference between life or death. With the rise in the number of cases of gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence and femicide recently, the department of community safety launched a booklet as a guide to protection orders (“Booklet could save lives”, People’s Post, 8 September). Albert Fritz, provincial minister for community safety, says the launch of the booklet,Guide for Victims of Domestic Abuse, produced by the department, provides useful information on how to obtain a protection order. “An interim protection order provides proof that the victim followed the steps for the incident/s of domestic violence to be reported. Once the order is made final, and the respondent contravenes the conditions of the order, the police must arrest the respondent,” says Fritz. “A protection order is an order issued by a court ordering a person with whom one has or has had a domestic relationship, to stop the abuse.” For Mary*, a protection order against her husband did not keep him away. “As a victim of domestic violence, it is difficult to seek help because you are afraid you will be judged. And to a point you are judged wherever you go. I was one who believed the paper was not going to help me. There is that
saying ‘the paper will under the correct cirnot stop the bullet’,” she cumstances, it can be says. a powerful tool in pro*Mary’s identity has tecting a person’s life been concealed for proand well-being alltection as her case is onround,” says Fritz. going. For Mary, police’s “In the event that the response and subserespondent disobeys the quent arrest of her protection order, the apformer partner means plicant should contact that she is further prothe police. Thereafter a tected. statement will be taken Fritz says anyone from him/her; the police who has become the will be provided with a Provincial minister for community safety, victim of domestic viwarrant of arrest which Albert Fritz, calls on victims of abuse to olence, including chilthe complainant re- speak out. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS dren, can file for a proceived together with the tection order. protection order and, if the victim is in im“If the victim is too young, a parent or mediate danger, the respondent will be ar- guardian, or any person acting on behalf of rested, otherwise he/she will be given a no- someone who is responsible for them, may tice to appear in court,” says Fritz. apply with their permission for a protection “The protection order for me was useful order. In applying for a protection order, it when my partner tried to attack me and I is important to distinguish between the apcould call the police. He was not arrested on plicant and respondent. Victims of domestic the domestic violence charges but was ar- violence and GBV should firstly report the rested after he broke the order,” says Mary. incident to their local police station. The vicFritz says the information and education tim must then apply for a protection order around the booklet is important and could at their local magistrate’s court,” says Fritz. be lifesaving. The victim in the application for a protec“It is important that individuals be em- tion order becomes the applicant. The alpowered with the knowledge of their rights leged perpetrator in the application becomes pertaining to domestic violence. This in- the respondent. cludes understanding what a protection or“It should be noted that an interim protecder is and how they can obtain it, in order tion order can also be issued at any time of to fully benefit from it. Used properly and the day or night for protection. Alternative-
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Zeekoevlei momentarily closed to the public The waterbody at the Zeekoevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve is temporarily closed for public recreational use as a precautionary measure. This is after there was a sewage spill early on Thursday 17 September. The City of Cape Town is monitoring the water quality and will conduct water sampling tests to determine the levels of E.coli.
In the meantime, residents and stakeholders are advised to please avoid contact with the water until further notice. Continued water sampling will take place and we will keep the public informed. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused as a result of the closure of the waterbody and thanks the public for their cooperation during this period.
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ly, if the victim does not have a legal representative, the clerk of the court is obliged by law to inform the victim of relief or remedies available in terms of the Domestic Violence Act,” says Fritz. According to the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998, harassment, intimidation, verbal or physical abuse are considered with anyone in violation of a protection order facing up to two years imprisonment. Fritz says the safety of the applicant remains a priority. “If the applicant does not report that he/ she is being abused, there will be no record of the abuse. It is essential that those affected by domestic violence apply for a protection order to ensure that due process is followed and that their perpetrator faces the full might of the law,” says Fritz. He implores any victim of abuse to seek help, even if they are dependent on their abuser. “My heartfelt sympathies go out to anyone who is suffering under an abusive domestic relationship. I want to say that you are not beholden to your abuser and there are many options available to you. It is important that were you to lay a charge, you do not proceed to withdraw it. In doing so, you limit the law’s ability to protect you in the event that your abuser hurts you or your loved ones again,” he says. V Call police on 08600 10111, the department of social development on 0800 220 250 or the domestic violence helpline on 0800 150 150. The booklet can be obtained from https://www.westerncape.gov.za/files/ docs_dva_booklet_2020-a5_final_
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Cableway vies for top spot The renowned Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is hoping to scoop the title as leading tourist attraction at this year’s World Travel Awards, but they need your vote to achieve this. TMACC has been nominated in the leading tourist attraction category and public voting closes on Thursday 24 September. Anyone who has interacted with the attractions can vote. The awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors. In 2019, TMACC was the Leading Tourist Attraction in Africa and the Indian Ocean. The 2020 Awards will take place in Antalya, Turkey, in late October after it was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wahida Parker, managing director at TMACC, says the company is honoured by the nomination.
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Join in on global challenge SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged South Africans to celebrate Heritage Day, on Thursday 24 September, by showing the world how to do the Jerusalema Challenge. The challenge, which has taken the world
by storm, has gained popularity among businesses, police officers, health professionals and just about everyone else. Many had already planned to incorporate the challenge into their Heritage Day celebrations. Ramaphosa said in his recent address that with the move to level one of lockdown, residents would celebrate Heritage Day under
very different circumstances from what had been experienced over the last six months. “I urge everyone to use this public holiday as family time, to reflect on the difficult journey we have all travelled, to remember those who have lost their lives and to quietly rejoice in the remarkable and diverse heritage of our nation,” he said in his address. “And there can be no better celebration of our South African-ness than joining the global phenomenon that is the Jerusalema dance challenge,” he said, urging citizens to
take part in the Jerusalema Challenge. Auriol Daniels says Tinkines Feeding Scheme based in Kuils River had already completed the challenge on Women’s Day with around 60 people. “On Heritage Day, we the Kuils River community, will do another Jerusalema Challenge. This will take place at 10:00 at Kuils River Rugby field (and we are) looking forward to it,” she says. V If you participate, share your images and videos with us at post@peoplespost.co.za or tag our Facebook Page: People’s Post.
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adults, and rather ends up seat is a safe car seat. You around their abdomen, don’t know if it’s been which can result in fatal damaged in an accident, internal injuries in the or has pieces missing or case of a crash. The upper has been misused in any section of the belt rests way. dangerously across their . Use the correct size neck, as opposed to being car seat. on their shoulder, and can It’s best to buy a car seat easily break a child’s neck for your child based on in the case of an accident. their current height and A simple booster seat can weight. Investigate and prevent unnecessary injuconsider all your options ries and deaths.” when purchasing a seat Below is a list of tips to that claims to cover multikeep your children safe in ple age groups. a vehicle. Car seats are the safest way to . Install car seats cor. Always use a car seat, transport your children. PHOTO: rectly. even on short trips. SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS If you are using seat belt It’s obvious, and it’s the secured car seats, make law, but we still sometimes see children trav- sure you know how to guide the belt correctly elling without a car seat. Accidents can hap- and pull the car seat belt tight. Pull the car pen, even on the shortest trips. Many children seat’s safety harness tight. If you can just slip are taken on trips of less than 3km without be- one finger between the harness and your ing strapped in, therefore, if unrestrained, an child’s chest, it’s tight enough. impact can prove fatal from speeds of 20km/h. Read the car seat manual or watch the in. Avoid second-hand car seats. stallation video and follow the instructions You can never be sure a second-hand car carefully.
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his year’s annual Peninsula Paddle on World Rivers Day, 27 September, will be a little different. Due to lockdown restrictions, fewer paddlers than usual will be able to paddle each of the four legs of the traditional journey, which starts at Zandvlei in the early hours of the morning. Each paddler will be equipped with cameras and recording equipment. The aim is to make a short documentary on the state of the waterways from Muizenberg to Milnerton. Along the route, the paddlers will take water samples to test for bacteria, nutrients and heavy metals and compare these results with water samples from previous years. “It will be disappointing not to have our usual number of paddlers join this year, but we hope that in documenting the event, the story can be used as a tool for taking further action,” a media statement released by Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CTEET) read. Led by the University of Cape Town’s Future Water Institute, the event will be held in partnership with CTEET, Friends of the Liesbeek, Khayelitsha Canoe Club, Zandvlei Trust and the City of Cape Town (represented by the Zandvlei Nature Reserve). This is the eleventh time that participants will be able to pick up their paddles to raise awareness of the plight of Cape Town’s waterways. According to Dr Kevin Winter, representing Future Water Institute, the Peninsula Paddle began with four people who wanted to challenge themselves to see if it was possible to traverse the Cape Peninsula from Muizenberg beach to Woodstock beach in kayaks. “A route via canals, rivers and lakes was easy to identify on the map, but the possibili-
An example of the litter paddlers need to get through on their journey during the annual Peninsula Paddle event. ty of paddling or pulling kayaks had never been tested before,” he says. More importantly, he says, the intention was to challenge the City of Cape Town and its citizens about the state of the city’s waterways, “which have become nothing more than convenient conduits for disposing solid waste, plastics, material and much more”. Winter says at the heart of the litter problem are two major failures: a systemic failure in which large parts of the city have inadequate waste services, and human behaviour. CTEET has embarked on a partnership with the City to mitigate negative behaviours and impacts on degraded urban rivers. In March, it officially launched the River Ambassadors programme, which seeks to upskill and employ youth from residential
areas in close proximity to these river systems. According to CTEET chief executive officer (CEO), Dr Anthony Roberts, at a time when unemployment is at an all-time high, particularly for youth, it is essential to be creative in the way the Green Economy could be used to bolster employment for a semi-skilled workforce. “For people to see nature as the solution has multiple benefits in building that relationship with the natural world,” Roberts adds. Looking back, Winter says valuable lessons have been learnt in the past 10 years. “When the first Peninsula Paddle took place in 2010, conditions were so dire that the paddlers coined the phrase, ‘The health of the city is seen in its waterways’. It was
a difficult journey for these paddlers with large sections of the route blocked by solid waste and the overgrowth of weeds. Parts were simply unnavigable,” he says. Winter says the paddle route was purposely chosen to highlight poorer socio-economic sections of the city. “The paddlers engaged in conversations with citizens along the route to understand how they were affected by these waterways. This led to a second important lesson that was used in subsequent Peninsula Paddles: ‘We are all connected to the city’s waterways’. “It meant that even though people live some distance from a canal or river, their misplaced litter finds its way into stormwater pipelines and eventually to the canals, and likely into the sea.”
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uality family time, catching up on assignments, experiencing the traffic during peak hour and not being able to have contact sessions were all part of the “new normal” for the South African Sevens team, the Blitzboks, in Stellenbosch for the past six months. With the country moving to level one of lockdown from midnight on Sunday 20 September, the squad will be slowly but surely moving back into full competitive mode with all Covid-19 protocols in place. People’s Post’s Avril Fillies spoke to some of the players in Stellenbosch at the medal ceremony when the team received their HSBC Sevens silver medals for finishing second in the World Series after New Zealand. This was after only six tournaments, with four tournaments being cancelled due to the pandemic. “It was tough training on your own with no gym facilities at home and you had to be resourceful to at least do weight training with 5F bottles of water. We arrived home from the American-leg of the series, were immediately quarantined for 14 days and we all thought it was only going to be for three weeks. To our dismay, the days were extended and the other four tournaments were cancelled while we were at home,” says player, Branco du Preez. The team was on a high after winning the inaugural Los Angeles-leg of the series, with Du Preez winning the title with less than two minutes to spare. “Back home it was quite an adjustment not to see or train with the other players during the lockdown, you had to do it on your own
The Blitzboks have been training hard during their six-month hiatus brought on by the Covid-19 lockdown. Here are, from left: James Murphy, Sako Makata and Chris Dry. PHOTO: SANDILE ‘STIX’ NGCOBO
and in isolation. What I’ve learned the past six months is that you as a human being can adjust to any situation and prioritise what is important to you. In the past you saw very little of your family as you were focussed on the next tournament and the next tournament. In between breaks it was always a hi and goodbye when you visit family as you were always on the road,” Du Preez says. Besides training on his own, he also handed out food parcels and food to residents in the Kraaifontein area as one of the sporting ambassadors for the Be the Difference Foundation. Meanwhile, Ryan Oosthuizen hit the books and finished his assignments for his LLB degree. “What the lockdown taught me was that you must accept things that you cannot change and move on. The cancellation of the last four tournaments of the (World) Series put a hold on our preparation to try to close the gap on New Zealand and our preparation for the Olympics in Tokyo that was supposed to be held in July. “Now we have to re-focus on our preparation for next year, and not being able to compete in competitions is also a blow. We have to accept this new situation as all the teams on the circuit are in the same situation. Borders of countries are closed and everyone has to put structures and/or programmes in place to tide over the situation,” Oosthuizen says. Chris Dry spent some of his time during the lockdown on a farm and was doing other chores in and around his home in Stellies. “My thoughts went out to the Sevens teams of England and Wales whose rugby programmes were cut and who would have competed in the Olympics as team Great Britain.
Hopefully, someone will come to their rescue as tournaments and the Olympics would not be the same without them. With people passing on due to Covid-19 during the lockdown, it forced me to take stock of my life and how to keep myself and others safe. With us moving to level one, I am sure the management will slowly but surely implement contact sessions as I cannot remember how a rugby ball looks or if I know how to handle the oval ball,” Dry chuckles. Zain Davids says the time he spent with family and friends during the lockdown cannot be measured in remuneration. “When we start the new rugby season we are so focussed on what we have to do on the rugby field that family comes second. Now the roles are reversed and you realise that your family is not only there to drop you off at the airport or pick you up. I value the time that I spent with them in the past six months and when we are on full throttle for the Olympics we will all reminisce about the time spent during the lockdown. “I only heard about the nightmare during peak hours on our roads but experienced it now first hand when travelling to and from Wynberg to Stellenbosch,” Davids says. What they are going to miss is the presence and chatter on the training and match fields of Cecil Afrika, whose contract was not renewed when it expired at the end of June. They agree Afrika was influential in the performances of all the players in the squad as he was sharing his knowledge and also helped them to perfect their skills by making adjustments to their preparation. V Would you like your sports story published in People’s Post? Send a detailed email to Earl@media24.com.
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Enter online chess tournament Western Cape Chess Association is hosting an online Heritage Day fundraising tournament in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) West Coast on Thursday 24 September. The prize is R5 000 sponsored by Club Mykonos. “Western Cape Chess is proud to be associated with Cansa as they are doing a sterling job in supporting families that are affected by cancer. As a federation we decided that we will do a charity event in support of cancer patients. Cancer affects most of us in society and most of us had a family member that had been affected by the illness,” says spokesperson Ricardo Minnaar. It was for this reason that Western Cape Chess decided to support a Cansa for supporting people who are high risk of being affected by Covid-19. Those at risk for major complications from Covid-19 include those who are older (particularly over age 70) and those with underlying health conditions such as chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease — and cancer. “Western Cape Chess would like to call on all members of the society to support this worthy cause. All entry fees to the tournament will be donated to Cansa West Coast. Players that enter as a player are encouraged to pay more than their entry fee as a donation (this is not compulsory).” Non-players can also join this initiative by making a small monetary donation. V For more information and to make donations, contact Ricardo Minnaar on 081 546 2221.
Friday 5K Solo Run Series concludes The action of the Friday 5K Solo Run Series powered by Puma culminated with the final run of the series, on Friday 18 September. “We love that Fridays have become synonymous with runners completing 5km runs while sporting previous year’s turquoise Run Your City Series event T-shirts,” says Dezroy Poole, director of Stillwater Sports. Last week’s sponsor prizes included a pair of stylish Puma UltraRide Running Shoes to the value of R2 000, a case of Coca-Cola, Powerade/Powerade Zero and Bonaqua water, a Covim Coffee Machine distributed by Rialto Foods, valued at R3 500 and an “Experience Cape Town Package” worth over R1 000 compliments of The President Hotel Cape Town. The grand prize winner of a Puma x First Mile hamper and Puma Ultraride Running Shoes, all worth R10 000, will be announced.