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WATER-WISE GARDEN GURU SHARES ADVICE: Angela McQueen with her dogs, Ozzy and Pip, in her water-wise garden in Meadowridge. Four diverse Constantia gardens, each practising sensible water management, will feature at Open Gardens Constantia happening on Friday 18 October. The gardens have been chosen to demonstrate garden survival (using different techniques) in water-depleted times. See page 6 for full story. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN

HOUT BAY

Day hospital open – for now NETTALIE VILJOEN

asic health services resumed yesterday (Monday 7 October) at Hout Bay Community Day Centre (CDC). The Western Cape health department has reinstated some of the services at the CDC after reports last week that it would be closed permanently. However, Natalie Watlington, spokesperson for the department of health (DOH), said this arrangement was part of the provisional services plan for Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu residents and that these interim health services would be short-term until a temporary Hout Bay CDC site and venue was finalised. The HOD’s announcement follows a public meeting at the Hangberg Sports Centre

held on Thursday 3 October. Chief director of metro health Dr Gio Perez, together with other senior officials from DOH, attended the meeting to present the department’s provisional services plan following the CDC’s closure. At the meeting, community members condemned the permanent closure of the CDC “as it’s a violation of their human rights to health and threatens the right to privacy, dignity and life”. The community rejected the provisional services plan presented. A resolution was made that the community would give DOH until Monday 7 October to ensure the day hospital was open and fully operational, failing which the community would obtain a court order to compel the department to open the day hospital.

Roscoe Jacobs, a community activist, said he had visited the day hospital on Monday. “I can confirm it is open. However, we want the facility to be fully operational. We have been clear on our resolution. If it is not met, we will meet with our legal counsel and see how we can take things forward.” Basic services offered at the CDC include the collection of chronic medication for known and stable patients, screening for TB and HIV, checking of blood pressure and sugar, triaging and basic wound dressings. The CDC was closed on Tuesday 17 September after protest action broke out in the Hangberg area (“Community mulls way forward”, People’s Post, 24 September). Unrest, which continued in the area throughout the week, quieted down on Saturday 21 Septem-

ber but the CDC remained closed until yesterday. According to Jacobs, the community’s malcontent was linked to the City of Cape Town’s alleged failure to deliver on housing commitments set out in the Hangberg peace Accord (2010). The community is currently pursuing the matter through the courts. A DOH statement released on Thursday 3 October ascribed the closure of the day hospital to protests in the area. “Staff and patients have experienced growing anxiety around personal safety at their workplace when caught in the crossfire of increasing unpredictability and escalation in conflict intensity over housing and other community issues,” said Watlington. V To page 2.

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People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. CONSTANTIA / WYNBERG 30 069 copies distributed Tuesdays to the following areas: Wynberg, Diep River, Plumstead, Southfield, Constantia, Hout Bay, Llandudno, Tierboskloof, Bergvliet, Dennendal, Dreyersdal, Heathfield, Kirstenhof, Meadowridge, Mountainview and Tokai. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: Woodstock / Maitland (16 391) Mitchell's Plain (83 340) Retreat (23 423) Grassy Park (21 838) Lansdowne (21 130) Athlone (30 252) False Bay (30 972) Claremont / Rondebosch (30 843) Atlantic Seaboard / City (29 246) Total print order: 318 495 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Nettalie Viljoen Email: Nettalie.Viljoen@media24.com SALES MANAGER: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6615 Email: Shafiek.braaf@peoplespost.co.za MAIN BODY ADVERTISING: Michael Roberts Tel: 021 910 6526 E-mail: michael.roberts@media24.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 087 353 1328 Email: classifieds@peoplespost.co.za PRESS CODE, CORRECTIONS People's Post subscribes to the South African Press Code and we are committed to journalism that is honest, accurate, fair and balanced. Under our editorial policy, we invite readers to comment on the newspaper's content and we correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please send information to the news editor at Thulani@media24.com or phone 021 910 6500. Alternately, please contact the Ombudsman of Media24's Community Press, George Claassen at george.claassen@media24.com or 083 543 2471. Complaints can also be sent to the SA Press Ombudsman on telephone 021 851 3232 or via email khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or johanr@ombudsman.org.za

Jacobs said claims that access to the area in Hangberg where the day hospital is situated was restricted and that the clinic staff was under threat during the most recent protests were fabrications. Other interim health services for Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu residents include: . Daily Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) – known chronic patients may collect Patient Medicine Parcels (PMPs) at Hangberg Multipurpose Hall – daily and five days per week via TB HIV Care. . Community health workers (CHW) from

TB HIV Care will be based at the multipurpose hall. . Home and community-based care will be delivered by CHWs. . Screening services for walk-in patients will be provided at the Hangberg Community Hall. . An hourly shuttle service will be provided by Healthnet for patients to Lady Michaelis Community Day Centre. Pick up points are from the Imizamo Yethu and Hangberg sites. . The Hout Bay Clicks Store, situated at the Mainstream shopping centre, will provide free services for child immunisation and family planning to all state patients from

13:00 to 17:00 on Thursdays. Watlington said DOH was working at confirming a temporary venue for the relocation of all facility-based personal health care services while the permanent Hout Bay CDC at Bowling Green is constructed. The Bowling Green site procurement is commencing between the department of transport and public works (DTPW) and the City of Cape Town. According to DOH, the facility will be built within a three- to fiveyear time frame, depending on infrastructure delivery processes. V A helpdesk is available at Hout Bay CDC. For inquiries, call 021 790 1050.

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he catheterisation laboratory (cath hope to foster this ability in other cath labs) at Red Cross War Memorial labs in Africa.” Children’s Hospital brings heart treatDe Decker says patient privacy is ment closer to Africa’s children essential, so the procedures are comthrough a new, innovative online pletely anonymised, and viewers will learning and teaching platform. not be able to identify the patient. Called CathChat, the cutting-edge The laboratory use catheter-based platform enables cardiologists to learn procedures to treat children who have and teach interventional catheterisacommon and complex cardiac, vascution techniques in real-time from and lar renal and lung conditions. to anywhere in the world. “Cath lab intervenes at three differAssociate professor Rik De Decker, ent stages of treating the most comwho leads Cath Labs, says although inmon heart defects. First is to monitor terventional cardiology is widely praclung pressure before surgery; second tised as a specialisation in the devel- Doctors who want to learn, observe or participate in is to look for and correct any residual oped world, cardiologists in Africa are interventional cardiac catheterisation can do so through, defects after surgery and lastly, the unable to easily access the knowledge CathChat, an online teaching platform. most exciting, is when there has been required to specialise in cardiac catheno surgery, yet we can fix the probterisation. De Decker explains: “To learn, the front and side of the patient), a cardiac ul- lem,” says De Decker. Seven potentially fatal they need to travel internationally, which is trasound machine and haemodynamic pres- common heart lesions are possibly correctaexpensive and often only provides a narrow sure and electrocardiography (ECG) moni- ble by interventional cardiac catheterisaunderstanding of one sub-specialisation. In- tors, a video camera and a sensitive micro- tion. Part of the beauty of cath-ing is that terventional cardiology is also a rapidly phone transmit all internal and external these can be fixed without surgery or intengrowing field, with developing technologies data. A “producer” monitors proceedings sive care and with only two nights in hospiand new devices coming on to the market all and facilitates the conversation between the tal. Cath lab conducts 23 different kinds of the time.” The CathChat system was devel- online experts, audience and the theatre procedures, from pre-operative checks, reoped and first implemented in 2017. It was de- team. According to De Decker, this is the only pairs after surgery to procedures from signed to be easily replicable at a relatively system of its kind in the world. scratch without needing surgery. However, low cost. It requires digital cameras and “We designed it specifically to build cath- it is separate from the surgical theatres. The sound, and an internet connection. It’s acces- ing (catheterisation) capability in Africa. hospital is now making provision for a new sible to doctors who want to learn, observe The system is showing results, too. Our ca- hybrid cath lab, where the cath-ing team and or participate free of charge online. pacity to perform complex and corrective surgeons can work seamlessly to make the Inside the cath lab, two X-ray machines (at procedures has grown significantly. We now process more efficient.

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ROAD RULES

City proposes changes to traffic bylaw T

he proposed impoundment of private vehicles set out in the City’s amended traffic bylaw, if approved, will give authorised officials the right, without prior written notice, to impound the vehicles of unlicensed drivers, drunk drivers and street racers as well as unregistered, unlicensed and damaged vehicles. Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith said this really shouldn’t come as a surprise. “We have been saying for years that there is very little to compel behavioural change. As things stand, a motorist arrested for drunk-driving gets right back in the driver’s seat the next day and many of them re-offend because there appear to be very few consequences,” said Smith. The bylaw, first introduced in 2011, has been amended to include five new chapters dealing with powers and duties of authorised officials, equipment on or in respect of vehicles, animals, driving while under the influence and impoundment of vehicles and forfeiture to the City. It opened for public participation on Tuesday 1 October. The chairperson of the City’s safety and security portfolio committee, councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe said: “Currently, the City’s traffic officers are allowed to impound

Taxis operated in contravention of the conditions of approval, its operating licence or off the approved route may be impounded according to a draft amendment to the traffic bylaw.

public transport vehicles where the driver does not have an operating license or is operating in contravention of their license. The draft amendments make provision for the impoundment of private vehicles under certain circumstances.” In terms of the draft document, authorised officials may, without prior written notice, impound vehicles where the: . vehicle was involved in reckless or negligent driving or illegal street racing; . vehicle is unlicensed or the licence disc has been expired for more than 90 days;

. vehicle is unregistered; . vehicle is not fitted with licence plates; . vehicle is damaged or is in a state of disrepair and is, in the opinion of the authorised official, not roadworthy; . vehicle is a taxi which is being operated in contravention of the conditions of approval, its operating licence or off the approved route; . vehicle has been left abandoned as specified in section 61; . driver of the vehicle is unlicensed, or the driver does not have his or her driver’s

licence available for inspection; . driver of the vehicle is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect; . driver did not stop when signalled to do so by an authorised official resulting in the driver being pursued and forced to stop. Nqavashe said statistics showed, year-onyear, that there was no change in behaviour relating to transgressions like illegal street racing and driving under the influence. “The portfolio committee devised the amendments, in consultation with various other parties, in a bid to force road users who insist on breaking the rules of the road with reckless abandon to change their behaviour, and make our roads safer for all,” he said. Also, the chapter dealing with public transport operators now includes a section that speaks specifically to the e-hailing sector. The public participation process runs until Thursday 31 October. Submissions can be made online at www.capetown.gov.za or view the draft bylaw at your local library or subcouncil office. Written submissions can be delivered to the nearest subcouncil office. V The amended draft bylaw document is available at http://bit.co/trafficbylaw.

Cultural affairs minister supports name change The Western Cape minister of cultural affairs and sport, Anroux Marais submitted an application to the national minister of arts and culture, Nathi Mthethwa, validating her support for the proposed name change of the Zonnebloem suburb to District Six, on Sunday 29 September. Marais supports the initiative started by the District Six Museum one year ago. The museum then applied to the Western Cape Pro-

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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS ELDERS AWARD

Masiphumelele’s Lydia helps others RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

ydia Nogaga, a 76-year-old resident from Masiphumelele has been nominated for a Community Champions Elders Award by the subcouncil 19 chair, Patricia Francke. She is one of the top three finalists in the 70 to 80 years category of the awards presented by the People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision newspapers, in partnership with Spec-Savers. Lydia, who previously worked with children, has been running a club called Yizani Sibonisane Seniors’ Club since 2015. The club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00. “I found out that the old people are left alone at home. Their children are working and some of them can’t do much. “To sit at home doing nothing – or to be left with children – is no good for them,” she says, adding that she had another seniors’ club previously but could not continue due to lack of support. The club has about 52 elders, including those with physical and mental challenges, who take part in the activities planned by Lydia and Thabisa Manyase, who began assisting her after the club had begun. Thabisa says: “I make the food, ask for donations, and make a plan for funding. “Lydia started before me, and after I left my job at Pick n Pay, I just wanted to do something that’s worth it and feels like I’m doing something different.” She says it is fulfilling to do the work she does, to cater to the sometimes forgotten

Thabisa Manyase and Lydia Nogaga run the seniors’ club in Masiphumelele. members of the community. The club receives donations from Pick n Pay, Food Lover’s Market and Checkers Muizenberg; and they are in the process applying for funding with the department of social development, “but it’s very difficult,” says Thabisa. Lydia says the club is important because it keeps the minds and bodies of the seniors active. Francke, who believes Lydia is deserving of the recognition, wrote in her nomination: “Lydia assists the elderly by getting their medication, taking it to their homes and

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supplying them with their necessary needs. She loves what she’s doing for the community and always strives to do more where she can.” The club needs wool, pots and donations for petrol to pick up and drop off seniors on each day that the club meets. V To donate or for more information call Thabisa on 076 871 2511 or email tmanyase@rocketmail.com. V The winners of the awards will be announced at a morning tea on Saturday 12 October in Cape Town. Winners and runners-up will walk away with Shoprite vouchers and other prizes sponsored by TygerBurger, People’s Post, City Vision and Spec-Savers

Bosties first, come rain or shine NETTALIE VILJOEN

ton Mafia and products donated by Italian Deli Online, Poppy Devine sleepwear, Jordan Wine Estate wine, Radisson Red Hotel, The Zone Fitness Centre and private donations were combined to make up different raffles. A range of donated doggy biscuits, from Dingo Pet Treats, Boston Style Bakery & Chill’O Jam biscuits (all

mugs and fridge magnet note pads, all with a Boston logo, were on sale. A pet Not even a South African Weather Service photographer, Angie Fullard, also took alert forecasting adverse weather around photos of Bosties with their owners at the the Western Cape coastline with stormy meet. conditions could keep avid supporters of According to Strydom, at least R11 000 Boston Terrier Rescue South Africa home was raised at the event which will go toon Sunday 29 September. wards vet bills and other expenses. Braving the storm, the regis“It was a fundraising event, tered non-profit company but we also wanted to create (NPO) went ahead with its Cape awareness about our rescue orTown Boston Meet held at the ganisation and give Boston TerGreen Point Cricket Club from rier owners the opportunity to 11:00 to 15:00. socialise with other Bostie lovFiona Strydom of the NPO ers,” said Strydom. said there were concerns surGreenpoint Cricket Club sponrounding attendance, but, seesored the venue. Strydom says ing that everything had already they plan to make this an annual been arranged, there was no goevent. We will also try to have ing back. one or two smaller social events “We weren’t going to disapduring the year. point our Bostie fans by cancel“Many owners have already ling the event. The Boston comasked when we are going to have munity, which feels like one big another event, especially those family, is one of a kind (online who could not make it.” and in-person).” The NPO is made up of a small Strydom says even though group of dedicated volunteers they knew Bostie fans would from around the country. Tocome out to support them, they gether they rescue, rehabilitate were still overwhelmed by and rehome abandoned, unwanttheir attendance and big ed, neglected and surrendered hearts. Besides southern subdogs of any age. urb residents, people came “We network extensively and from as far afield as Strand, spread the word about Bostons Paarl, Langebaan and Stellenthat are in shelters, take fosters bosch to show their support. into our own homes and conduct About 157 humans and an estiextensive home checks to ensure mated 50 Boston Terriers atthat when we rehome a dog it is tended the event. Bad weather couldn’t keep Boss, a Boston Terrier, from attendfor life.” “It is difficult to count when ing the Cape Town Boston Meet at Green Point Cricket Club on Strydom says they understand you have a bunch of Bostons Sunday 29 September. Boston Terrier Rescue South Africa that people’s circumstances can bouncing around everywhere,” arranged the event. PHOTO: ANGIE FULLARD change. “We are always happy to says Strydom. “There is someassist with surrendered dogs or thing about Bosties that make humans go the way from Polokwane), were added to finding the best possible forever home. If the extra mile for them. This again proved the raffles. needed, flights can be arranged free of Bostie owners’ commitment and care.” Except for the Bostie dash, which had charge and we will assist with transport The raffle prizes up for grabs might to be cancelled due to intermittent rain, and relocating where needed.” have had something to do with it as well. activities went ahead as planned. Doggy V For more information, email fiona.stryArtist Ilse Du Plooy’s painting called Bos- biscuits, stickers, tote bags, notebooks, dom@gmail.com.

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MEADOWRIDGE

Water-wise garden guru shares advice NETTALIE VILJOEN

t is easy to give up hope on ever having a lush garden if, like this reporter, you too have spent hundreds of rands on plants and shrubs only to watch them wither and die. Angela McQueen, the co-owner of such a lush garden (yes, unlike unicorns, they do exist) says a resilient garden is within anyone’s reach. And, with sufficient research and planning, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. Over the past seven years, using her working knowledge of indigenous and exotic drought-tolerant plants and her husband’s (Alister) knack for, well, “making things”, they have established a lush-looking garden that relies solely on greywater and harvested rainwater. Angela’s little slice of paradise is one of four diverse gardens – each practising sensible water management – which will feature at Open Gardens Constantia on Friday 18 October and Saturday 19 October. Steps taken to earn this Meadowridge garden the water-wise stamp of approval include over four cubes of mulch (two truckloads) to cover the soil in a thick layer for water retention and cooling, a simple grey-

water system (a tank with a float switch), four water tanks with a combined capacity of 8 500l to capture rainwater, and four soakaways/French drains to hydrate deeper soil structure and retain water on the property. Plants were also grouped according to water needs and suitable indigenous, as well as drought-tolerant exotic plants, were used. When it came to the trees on the property, large trees were retained and not trimmed back to provide shade. “The fallacy exists that trees are not great in water-wise gardens. Trees are essential in so many ways. Plants are more resilient and require less water if their roots are cool,” she says. And for Angela, when it comes to gardening, “resilient” is the keyword. A resilient garden can survive change beyond the normal, and then recover well. Many of the measures taken in their garden were inspired by her interest in permaculture design – the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and selfsufficient. She also implements these principals in her garden consulting and plants sourcing business called Small Space Gardens. In her blog (www.smallspacegardens.co.za), she

gives four basic principles to achieve a water-wise garden. . Do as nature does. A plant will most likely thrive if you can duplicate the environment in which it has evolved. Also mulch, a lot. . Water. Permaculture teaches the four S’s: slow it, spread it, sink it, and store it. Soil is the best water reservoir there is. Try and keep all water that comes to your property in your property by using gullies, swales and planting hole basins to prevent runoff and to give it time to soak into the ground. . Plants. Choose the right plants for your soil type and select plants naturally geared to survive drought. . Group plants with the same water needs. For example, if you have plants that need a little more water such as Plectranthus, then plant these in one suitable location and ensure they receive your greywater regularly. Once you have set up the basic infrastructure and design of the garden following these principles, the next step is choosing your plants. “You don’t want to buy plants on impulse just because you like the look of them. You may end up wasting your money. Do

your research first,” she advises. She suggests driving or walking around your neighbourhood to see what type of plants are thriving in your area and where they are situated. Some plants thrive in full sun and others decidedly not “Common plants are common for a reason, it means they are hardy stalwarts that stay around when others fail. Many ‘old fashioned’ varieties like Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria) or Hen and Chicken (Chlorophytum comosum) are coming back into ‘fashion’,” Angela says. And finally, work systematically. “Starting or restoring a garden can be overwhelming. After sketching a general plan, start in one bed, make your plant list and work your way around,” she says. For hacks on how to get hold of free or cheap plants, read Angela’s blog or visit her garden during the Open Gardens event. Money raised will go towards food garden projects through the organisation’s Sozo Foundation and Soil for Life. Tickets are R70 in advance or R80 at the gardens and include Soza barista coffee or tea and eats. V Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za or call 021 712 5668.

Spoil a senior with gifts this Christmas Blue Route Mall launched its Senior Santa Shoebox drive on International Day of Older Persons (Tuesday 1 October). Inspired by the Santa Shoebox initiative, the Senior Santa Shoebox also aims to spread joy over the holiday season, in this case to the elderly. Wendy Radford, centre manager at Blue Route Mall, says initiatives like these show the elderly that they continue to be worthy and valued. “An often forgotten sector of the community, thousands of seniors are left ignored and abandoned in homes, with little to no social contact. The Senior Santa Shoebox aims to redress this imbalance.” Maintaining its long-standing commitment to the community and charitable programmes, the mall will package and deliver 120 shoe boxes to the residents of Lotus River Place, and 125 boxes to the residents of Lilyhaven Place in Bonteheuwel. One of the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged’s welfare homes, Lotus River Place is the only home in the Western Cape with dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia wards, and where residents can be cared for on a state pension. Similarly, Lilyhaven Place pro-

vides around-the-clock frail care and therapeutic activities to its residents, in an area of Cape Town that needs support. “To make this Christmas a special one for the residents of Lotus River Place and Lilyhaven Place, we encourage all shoppers to participate in the initiative by way of a small donation, be it food items, toiletries or fun gifts,” says Radford. Donation suggestions include juice boxes, packets of biscuits, sweets, crisps, shower gel, face cloths, deodorant, soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste, brushes, playing cards, lipstick, notebooks, crossword puzzles, plastic cups, mugs and scarves. Any thoughtful gifts are welcome. Shoppers can drop their gifts in the donation box at the guest relations desk on the first floor of the mall until 15 December. Once all donations have been collected, Santa and his elves will package the shoe boxes and deliver them to Lotus River Place and Lilyhaven Place on 18 December, in time for their annual Christmas parties. “We’re sure that the smiles will be something to see,” says Radford. V Visit www.blueroutemall.co.za for more information on the initiative.

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PLUMSTEAD

Community doing their bit for ‘hood’ NETTALIE VILJOEN

lumstead residents might have noticed their streets are looking better than in previous years, thanks in large part to The I Love My Hood – Plumstead initiative. Started earlier this year, the initiative sees community members pick up litter during a monthly group walk. However, organiser Clinton Forlee says the initiative is about much more than just holding clean-ups. “It is about caring for our community, being more neighbourly. During our walks, we come across people who need help, be it a wall that has to be painted or a verge that requires weeding. “Chatting with people, we can identify where the needs in our community are. Through networking and community participation, we hope to facilitate support.” Forlee says the issue surrounding bin pickers is one of the main community challenges that need addressing. “A lot of people don’t want them to go through their bins because of the mess they leave behind. But they are doing a good thing, recycling material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. “It is just how it is being done that should be improved. People could put forward ideas or solutions that could be implemented to solve this problem.” The eighth I Love My Hood session was held on Saturday 21 September. Three teams covered three routes, stretching over approximately 4km, in less than an hour. “We collected seven bags of litter, and two of these were of recyclable materials during our last walk. Five bags were dropped off at Rosmead Waste Drop-Off Facility and the other two were sent to a recycling depot,”

Plumstead residents participated in the eighth I Love My Hood clean-up session on Saturday 21 September. Forlee says. People’s Post first reported on the initiative (“Residents keep streets clean”) on 2 April. Since then it has received a commendation from the Plumstead Civic Association for its efforts and good work. “It is wonderful when the work done by like-minded individuals is recognised. The more people take part, the greater the area we can cover,” he says. The idea for the initiative took root whilst Forlee was on a run in his neighbourhood. Seeing so much litter strewn around, he thought something should be done about it. He shared his plan with his wife, Cardene, and colleagues at work, FinServe Property, who loved it and decided to join in. Shortly afterwards, Forlee‘s neighbours also decided to get involved. The initiative was started and the first walk was arranged.

Forlee says his wish to be a role model for his two children, Hannah (5) and Adam (3), who motivated him to start the initiative. “I am working for their future. Often we expect so much from our environment but the question should be, what are we willing to give in return?” Forlee says he would love to see more youngsters with their parents get involved. “Two learners from Southfield Primary attended one of the sessions, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. They are interested in joining the next one. The former principal of Plumstead High School, Ian Jackson took part in the last session, which coincided with World Clean Up Day. “It would be great to get local schools to participate in the initiative.” At present the I Love My Hood – Plumstead’s Facebook page has 178 followers. The

number of people who participate in the walks range from 10 to 20. “We have quite a few people who want to participate but who aren’t able to join us on a Saturday. They often ask if they can do it on their own time. For this reason, and to create greater awareness, we are in the process of getting I Love My Hood T-shirts printed,” says Forlee. A total of 10 sponsors have already agreed to help with the costs, but another five, at R1 000 sponsorship per company, are needed to make it happen. The next walk is scheduled to take place towards the end of October. Those who would like to join are welcome to check out the I Love My Hood Plumstead Facebook Page for further details. V For more information on the next walk, follow I Love My Hood – Plumstead on Facebook.

with Google will be presenting free digital literacy training workshop, aimed at jobseekers, at Southfield Library. It will include topics such as, creating a CV, an email account and online job applications. There is space for 40 people aged 18 and above. Call 021 400 5213. Saturday 12 October Saturday 19 October V Bergvliet: The Valley Healing Rooms, a non-denominational Christian organisation, will be open for prayer for physical, spiritual or personal healing from 09:30 to 11:00 at St Martins Church, corner Children’s and Silverhurst ways. For more info call 021 715 3106. Sunday 13 October V Hout Bay: Browse through the goods on sale at the Lions craft market on Hout Bay Common on Sunday, weather permitting, between 10:00 and 15:00. For more information call 082 850 9752 or find them on Facebook at @houtbaylionscraftmarket. Thursday 17 October V Southfield: African Ideas in collaboration

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SOAPBOX SCIENCE

Women take science to the streets O

n Saturday 28 September, visitors to the V&A Waterfront passing through the Pier Head square were treated to an intriguing sight: nine women in white lab coats sharing their scientific research. The first event of its kind in South Africa, Soapbox Science does exactly what its name suggests – it offers scientific researchers a platform to connect with and educate the general public about their work. Inspired by the historical Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, the movement first started in 2011 with a London event and has since grown to include chapters all over the world. What makes Soapbox Science even more noteworthy is the fact that it focuses specifically on the work of women in science. The Cape Town event had a rotating lineup of nine speakers divided into three groups. Each group had an hour to step up on to their soapboxes, present their research and engage with the passing crowds. The University of Cape Town (UCT) was represented, by five speakers. They were Dr Edina Amponsah-Dacosta from the Vaccines for Africa Initiative, Dr Kerryn Ashleigh Warren from the Department of Archaeology, Mieke du Plessis from the Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, Associate Professor Liesl Zühlke from the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Dr Natasha Karenyi from the Department of Biological Sciences. Other institutions present included the University of the Western Cape (UWC),

Dr Natasha Karenyi, from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences, keeps the crowds entertained during SA’s first Soapbox Science event at the V&A Waterfront. PHOTO: MICHAEL HAMMOND/UCT North-West University (NWU) and the University of the Witwatersrand. Topics ranged from excavating the Rising Star Caves, where Homo naledi was found, to combatting heart disease in children and the complexities of marine biodiversity. “Events like these are incredibly important,” said Amponsah-Dacosta, whose talk titled “Vaccines Are Us!” explained the importance of vaccinology in healthcare. “One of the gaps in my line of work is communicating our research and findings with the general public.” She added that, for her, the idea is never

to simply develop interventions for the public, but rather to include them in the process. Warren, with her presentation titled “There and back again: Excavating at Rising Star Caves”, captured imaginations with her tales of being one of the “underground astronauts” who helped excavate Homo naledi. “I have wanted to be an archaeologist since I was five years old,” she said. The inaugural South African edition of Soapbox Science was spearheaded by Dr Lucia Marchetti, a joint National Research Foundation/SKA South Africa South African Research Chairs Initiative postdoctoral

fellow working in the Department of Astronomy at UCT, as well as in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UWC. She was supported by a local organising team of women scientists from UCT, UWC, iThemba LABS and the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). Marchetti was first introduced to Soapbox Science in 2015 when she participated as a speaker at a London edition of the event. When she came to South Africa in 2017, she wanted to launch Soapbox Science locally. “It’s all about choosing the right partners. And we’ve managed to gather a really great team,” she said. When the original call for speaker applications went out earlier this year, Marchetti and her team were overwhelmed by the interest from local women scientists. “We received a total of 50 applications from all over South Africa,” she said. These numbers bode well for the future and may even lead to the launch of new chapters in other South African cities. Organising committee member Professor Renee Kraan-Korteweg, UCT’s Chair of Astronomy, stressed that the breaking of stereotypes is critical. “Why are there so few women in science? ... Are women not as good, not as capable? If they are a good scientist they must be boring, unattractive. That all is so untrue, and the Soapbox Science event proved it. The speakers were all stimulating, engaging and fun. It made me feel very proud,“ she said.

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THINK BIG: During the school holidays, 15 Bergvliet High School learners, accompanied by their teacher Renee Watson, participated in the World Scholarship Cup in Durban. The learners competed in debate, collaborative writing, a scholar quiz and a scholar bowl. At the end of the week, each learner left having achieved wonderful results.

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The City of Cape Town is offering qualifying graduates a 12-month internship as part of the 2020 intake for the Urban Sustainability Internship Programme (USIP). There are 40 internship posts available within areas such as climate management; coastal management; economic research; human settlements policy development; nature conservation; project and contract management; architecture and urban spatial planning. The internship will start in February 2020. All qualifying national diploma or degree graduates in a related field can apply by Monday 14 October. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be a part of the energy; environment; policy management; spatial planning and information management teams at the City. “One of the important aspects of this internship programme is the mentoring from their managers and the access to training opportunities,” said the Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle. The USIP launched in 2005. Since the inception, 469 interns have participated in the programme with 85 of these interns currently working permanently for the City. A total of 49 new interns started in February this year and it is planned that another 58 graduates will join the programme from 1 February 2020. Applicants must be recent graduates of a tertiary institution, and be in possession of a recognised degree or national diploma in a related field. Specific qualification requirements are included in each advertised post. Preference will be given to graduates from universities, technical universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in the Western Cape, and applicants should not be enrolled for further studies which coincide with the internship period. V To apply for one of the positions, send a cover letter, CV and supporting documents to urbansustainability.interns@capetown.gov.za. V For queries, contact urbansustainability.interns@capetown.gov.za or visit the City’s website..

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WELLNESS

Critical need for teacher wellbeing A

s the fourth and final school term kicked off, Wise (Wellbeing in Schools and Education) has placed the spotlight on teacher wellbeing and the high levels of stress in the classroom during this end-of-year examination time. International stress tests have revealed significantly high levels of stress among South African teachers, with many reporting burn-out, especially in schools in disadvantaged communities. “There’s a desperate need for morale upliftment and motivation in these schools, not only at this time of year but all year round. Over and above the jam-packed curriculum, a big challenge for these teachers is keeping spirits up when faced with the harsh realities of community problems,” says Carol Surya, psychologist and Wise co-founder. Wise, a non-profit organisation (NPO), has been active in schools across the Cape Flats since 2017, offering mindfulness tools to school children to include yoga, dance and

self-esteem games. Since working in these schools, the organisation has increasingly noticed the high levels of stress of teachers and the impact this can have in the classroom. “We continue to see a need for teacher wellbeing. People don’t realise how overwhelmed they are and how this can play out negatively in the classroom with aggressive outbursts. Sadly, many of the children they teach come from extremely vulnerable backgrounds, and don’t even have parents. Teachers are having to play the role of both educator and caregiver which takes a massive toll,” says Surya. Teachers of Christian Davids Moravian Primary School in Coniston Park recently participated in a Wise teacher wellbeing workshop and reported feeling calmer and more positive afterwards. The school’s principal, Tina Steyn, approached the NPO when she realised how demoralised the teachers are. “The fourth term is a very strenuous

time for both learner and educator. It’s hard for a teacher to keep positive when they work in these kinds of harsh situations day in and out. Our learners are very poor and come from broken homes with gang violence being a major concern. I believe a happy teacher equals a happy school,” she said. The programme is designed around positive psychology-based techniques that teach self-care and mindfulness. The tools used include mindful breathing, yoga, and Biodanza dance. Steyn reported after the workshop that the staff realised the value of self-care and had a refreshed understanding of how their actions and attitude has a direct influence on the learner’s behaviour in the classroom. Wise is currently working on expanding its teacher training workshops so they can reach more educators across South Africa. Surya shares her tips to help both learners and educators stay calm during the stressful exam period:

‘Are you man enough?’ NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku One million men country-wide need to paint their pinky nails and show their support against gender-based violence. Christopher Thorpe, founder of the Pinky Promise Movement, launched the campaign under the theme “Are You Man Enough?” at the Hope Distillery in Salt River on Wednesday 2 October.

Like many South Africans, he was deeply touched by the recent brutal attacks against women and children. “I was just about to land in Cape Town three weeks ago when I became overwhelmed by the thought of what is going on in our country. From that moment I knew I needed to make this happen. I hope we reach the target by Monday 16 December,” Christopher says. He says it is only through creating

Paul Paarman was among the first men who had his nail painted at the launch.

“something disruptive” that they will show they care about women. Pinky Promise aims to initiate an unbreakable commitment in support of multiple social issues. He is hoping to get sponsors and influential stakeholders on board to help spread the word. Explaining the theme, Christopher says it was to provoke the inner conscience of each man, encouraging them to do introspection to identify whether they truly stand for what a “man” is, or if being a man is just about gender. With this campaign, Thorpe challenges those that confidently identify themselves as a real “man” to wear black nail polish on their pinky finger and share their photos using the hashtags #pinkypromise #areyoumanenough on social media. Another objective of the campaign is to raise funds for charity organisations working with vulnerable women and children. The launch received a warm welcome. Guests had their pinky nails painted at the venue, and some bought promotional drinks of which the proceeds would be donated towards the campaign. Paul Paarman was among the first men who painted his nails on the day. He hopes many men will heed the call and have their fingernails painted to show their solidarity against gender-based violence. V For more information visit www.thepinkypromiseorg.

. Breathing – Slow, deep breathing instantly reduces stress symptoms, by bringing more oxygen into the body. . Chill time – Make sure to set aside even five to 10 minute breaks during studying, teaching and marking to rest and replenish. In this chill time do not check your phone or think about the next task. . Drink water – Make sure to keep hydrated by drinking water; usually eight glasses per day is recommended. . Get moving – Even a few minutes of stretches, a vigorous walk or dancing to your favourite song can make a big difference to relieve your stress. . Get positive – Make a point of thinking and repeating positive statements to yourself about your stressful situation. . Plan ahead – When you stick to a schedule for studying or getting through the workload, your mindset is automatically more at ease and better equipped to manage the stress you are facing.

Fresh talent on stage Jazzart Dance Theatre in the CBD is hosting a live performance by its 15 students from Friday 18 to Saturday 26 October. They will be performing in the dance production, Emerge, along with 14 JazzartChrysalis Leadership one-year dance programme trainees. The production represents South Africa’s hope for a creative future. It will be directed by Jazzart’s artistic director, Sifiso Kweyama. Patrons are promised a dazzling act representing the five elements – air, earth, fire, metal and water – which all together portray a creative springboard as “each element is linked to the growing power of the people standing together to effect change”. “The female Liam Lottering, one of dancers emerge the first year students. from the shadows PHOTO: OSCAR O’RYAN to take a stand for themselves. “The piece reflects a mood and a movement which is resonating around the globe at present. “The raw vulnerability of each woman; their pain to be heard and seen; their daily struggles and to be taken seriously.” Tickets cost: R80 per person, R50 for students, R30 for pensioners or block bookings; and are available at person. V For more information visit www.jazzart.co.za.

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ARD host successful 3-Vlei race A

RD athletic club held its nineth annual 3-vlei road race through the streets of Grassy Park on Sunday 6 October. The race has a unique characteristic as it takes the participants in the 10km distance past the iconic Princess Vlei, Rondevlei and Zeekoei Vlei. This year saw over 2 200 people participating in the main race with a remarkable increase in the 5km fun run of 1 400 pairs of feet enjoying the well-organised event.

Nkosiyethu Sotyanja of Multi-sport MSA (30:44) and the ever impressive Pamela Moyikwa of RC Langa (37:24) took the no.1 podium positions in the men’s and women’s races respectively. The much talked about sub-60-minute shield on offer for finishers of the 10km by the race organiser was once again the highlight of the event for the club runners, with many recording their personal bests on the flat route.

Nabielah Davids of topform AC in the 10km race. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Neil Arendse in the 10km.

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Marwaan and Raghmah Abdul in the 5km event.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 8 October 2019

ARD host successful 3-Vlei race A

RD athletic club held its nineth annual 3-vlei road race through the streets of Grassy Park on Sunday 6 October. The race has a unique characteristic as it takes the participants in the 10km distance past the iconic Princess Vlei, Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei. This year saw over 2 200 people participating in the main race with a remarkable increase in the 5km fun run of 1 400 pairs of feet enjoying the well-organised event.

Father and son Daniel and Zeke Adonis competing in the ARD 3-Vlei race on Sunday 6 October. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Marwaan and Raghmah Abdul in the 5km event. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Trevor Jantjes of Rondebosch Club Urban Life in the 10km PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Nabielah Davids of Topform AC in the 10km race. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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Bok women go down fighting at City Park Springbok women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his team’s character despite suffering a 38-15 defeat in their series decider against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday 5 October, where they were outscored six tries to two. Scotland made better use of their chances in the first half and crossed the try line three times, while the Springbok women were only able to score a penalty goal, which saw them enter the break 19-3 down. The second half was competitive as Scotland added three tries – the last of which was on the stroke of fulltime – while the Springbok women touched down twice. “The result is obviously disappointing, but I am satisfied with the performance and the character the team showed,” said Raubenheimer. “We competed well, our defence was a little better than Monday, although a few errors there once again cost us, and some of the young players came through nicely. “We did, however, give away 21 points, which we are not happy about. That said, I was particularly impressed with the way the team fought and got better as the match progressed, so it was a good step-up from our last match. “We learned some good lessons as a team in the last three tests.” Commenting on the young talent coming through the ranks, Raubenheimer said: “Our main goal with the test matches we played this year was to try to build a group of players that we could work with going forward to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. “Six players who played against Scotland today were u.20 players, and some of them did well, while others now have a good idea of the demands of test rugby.” Scotland’s Jade Konkel scored the first points of the match in the 10th minute after some good forward play close to the line, and Sarah Law (flyhalf) kicked the conversion to hand them a 7-0 lead. The Springbok women hit back with some good phases on attack and they managed to

work their way close to the try line minutes later, but a knock-on denied them from capitalising on the opportunity. Scotland, in turn, crossed the try line for the second time early in the second quarter thanks to Lisa Thomson (centre), and Konkel followed this up with her second try from more determined play close to the try line to stretch their lead to 19-0. They fought until the halftime hooter, and worked their way close to the try line once again, but they settled for a penalty goal, which saw them enter the break 19-3 down. The visitors came out firing in the second half with Abi Evans navigating her way through a gap in the defence in the opening exchanges, but the Springbok women cancelled this out in the 49th minute as Aphiwe Ngwevu (replacement centre) scored their first try of the match from a pick-and-go. The successful conversion by Tayla Kinsey (replacement scrumhalf) took their score to 10 points. Scotland winger Rhona Lloyd, however, increased their lead on the scoreboard minutes later, using her raw pace to dash through the defence for the team’s fifth try, but again the Springbok women hit back with hard-running replacement, Aseza Hele, powering her way through the defence after some good forward play. The hosts continued to fight to add to their score in the dying minutes and camped close to the try line for several minutes, but they were unable to add to their score, while Scotland made the most of their last try-scoring opportunity with Lloyd crossing the chalk for her second try on the stroke of fulltime for a 38-15 victory. Scorers: Springbok women 15 (3) – tries: Aphiwe Ngwevu, Aseza Hele; conversions: Tayla Kinsey; penalty: Shuneez van Heerden. Scotland 38 (19) – tries: Jade Konkel (2), Lisa Thomson, Abi Evans, Rhona Lloyd (2); conversions: Sarah Law (3), Helen, Lisa Thomson, Abi Evans, Rhona Lloyd (2); conversions: Sarah Law (3), Helen Nelson.

Springbok vice-captain and WP women captain, Babalwa Latsha, led from the front during their test match against Scotland on Saturday 5 October. She became a handful for Louis McMillan (left) and Lana Skeldon as she made her way to the try line. The Springbok put in a better second half performance, but Scotland took their opportunities from defensive errors in the second test to win 38-15 at City Park in Athlone. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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he Green Point Athletics Stadium was a hive of activity on Saturday 5 October, with schools from the Eastern and Western Cape pulling out all the stops while competing for the coveted title of South Africa’s best athletics school at the second leg of the Twizza Super School Series regional qualifiers. The series has one clear goal in mind – to crown SA’s best athletics school. “The Twizza Super School Series delivered fine competition in track and field today,” says Athletics South Africa president, Aleck Skhosana. “We are laying a foundation for future stars in youth, junior and ultimately the seniors. The great spirit of athletics between winners and those who didn’t win the titles of the day was truly inspirational. Schools competed against each other, made friends and produced outstanding talent. We are now looking forward to seeing what the Grand Finale holds in store in February 2020.” Paarl Boys’ High School was dominant at the event, with Boland Agricultural High School finishing second, while Parel Vallei came in third. Wynberg Boys’ High School

was the best placed team from the southern suburbs, finishing ninth in the division, with South Peninsula and Portland High Schools finishing in 14th and 15th places respectively. La Rochelle Girls High School took the lead in the girls competition. Paarl Girls high School came in second, while Bloemhof Girls High School finished third. South Peninsula High School finished 11th in this category. The mixed competition was won by Parel Vallei, with Bellville finishing second and HTS Drosdy third, with South Peninsula’s mixed team finishing ninth. “The schools from the Eastern and Western Cape really impressed us,” says Lance Coertzen, Twizza group marketing manager. “Witnessing the camaraderie between athletes and schools truly was heartwarming. We commend each and every athlete for their efforts and hope that you will be rewarded with a spot at the Twizza Super School Series Grand Finale that will take place at the Bestmed Tuks Athletics Stadium on Saturday 1 February 2020. The overall top 40 boys and girls teams will advance to the Twizza Super School Series Grand Finale next year.

The top ten mixed teams at the Twizza Super School series regional qualifiers.

STUMPED: Pinelands wicketkeeper Gareth van Hoeslin (left) stumps Bishop Lavis’s batsman, Simmo Fondling, during a Western Province Cricket Association first division Ama20 match played at the Pinelands Oval on Saturday 5 October. The home side scored 125/5 with the visitors replying with 69 all out. The Ama20 competition heralds the start of the local club cricket season. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS