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Time to ‘sea the bigger picture’
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noticing the beauty of the ocean.” On one of his first few dives, he met Sharon Lee Martin from Trail Freedivers. She taught him about the ocean and its creatures. Once he was able to appreciate the wonders of the ocean, he decided to get others interested. “I brought my nieces and their school friends to the ocean every weekend and taught them how to snorkel in the tidal pools. Seeing the look on their faces was priceless,” he said. After two years of connecting with likeminded people, completing courses on snorkelling safety and piquing the interests of others, Magmoet, together with Chris Krauss, launched the initiative. With the help of a number of organisations and other initiatives, they were able to launch three key programmes. The team hosts corporate engagements and school talks to educate the public. Marine biologist Mike Barron from Cape Research and Diver Development (RADD) often joins the educational talks. Beach clean-up events are one of their biggest programmes.
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espite only starting at the age of 33, Shamier Magmoet was able to launch #SeaTheBiggerPicture Ocean Initiative aimed at ocean conservation and is now committed to educating others too. Growing up in the Cape Flats, Magmoet wasn’t exposed to many things but, four years ago, he was given the opportunity to experience what many others never will. “We have this mindset that diving isn’t for us – that it’s for a particular race and the privileged. One of our biggest problems is access,” said Magmoet. Pointing to a spot in Simon’s Town, he said: “Before I started the #SeaTheBiggerPicture Ocean Initiative about four years ago, I came here for my first dive. Junaid Petersen, who is now one of my directors, invited me. That’s when I slapped on a mask for the first time and saw the beauty of the ocean.” He said he was very scared. “I just kept on hearing the theme song of Jaws playing. Once I relaxed, I started opening my eyes and
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“We have live puppet shows, a jellyfish talk and a recycling run by False Bay Trading’s Yolanda Valentine. She talks to the kids about recycling. We have sorting stations to teach kids what can be recycled and what can’t,” he explained. “Then we have volunteers who go through the trash meticulously to find all the little animals and put them back in the water. They clean harbours too, collect data on the top 12 trash items found, and also check off their brand tally sheet. “It’s a sheet to say, ‘Come on guys, take responsibility for your items. Look at how much of your trash is out there.’ ” Defenders of the Blue, a full-year programme, takes on 24 kids. The learners will be chosen from Rylands High School and Fairmount High School, 12 from each. Magmoet encourages all to get involved with the beach clean-ups or other programmes to #SeaTheBiggerPicture. V Visit https://seathebiggerpicture.org/ or @STBPOceanInitiative on Facebook for more information. V See more pictures on page 2.
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Shamier Magmoet suits up to check out the deep blue. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
The community comes together regularly for beach clean-ups.
Under the waves, #SeaTheBiggerPicture volunteers and staff see the remains of people’s consumption on land.
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People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. FALSE BAY 24 824 copies distributed Tuesdays to the following areas: Marina da Gama, Lakeside, Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Welcome Glen, Da Gama Park, Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Glencairn, Glencairn Heights, Glen Marine, Glen Ridge, Fish Hoek, Clovelly, Sun Valley, Sunnydale, Faerie Knowe, Imhoff's Gift, Capri Village, Kommetjie, Simon's Town and Noordhoek. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: Woodstock / Maitland (14 825) Mitchell's Plain (69 503) Retreat (19 493) Grassy Park (18 418) Lansdowne (18 225) Constantia / Wynberg (25 142) Claremont / Rondebosch (27 756) Atlantic Seaboard / City (20 454) Athlone (29 825) Total print order: 268 465 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Racine Edwardes Email: Racine.Edwardes@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 X1PUFEGM-QK160118
Entries for nature awards E
ntries for the 9th annual Eco-Logic Awards are now open for individuals, organisations and communities who are making a difference through environmentally sustainable initiatives. Hosted by The Enviropaedia, the awards will put the spotlight on positive action taken against the impact of our environmental crisis, and highlight the efforts of SA’s ecochampions. “Our news can be filled with a lot of negativity about the state of our planet, but there are some exceptional efforts being made to combat urgent issues, and these awards aim to recognise these efforts and encourage others to get onboard,” says David Parry-
Davies, director of The Enviropaedia and the awards. The awards have 12 categories. Up to five of the nominees in each category will be selected as finalists and invited to attend the ‘Glamorously Green’ Eco-Logic Gala Awards evening on Friday 5 June, at Cape Point Vineyards. Entries will be assessed by a panel of judges from senior positions in the private and public sectors. Projects can be entered into multiple categories, and will be assessed on the Enviropaedia’s seven virtues of EcoLogic which: . Benefit and regenerate the earth . Reflects long-term and sustainable
thinking . Embraces broadly inclusive and systemic thinking . Demonstrates an Ubuntu care and consideration for others . Is of excellent quality and ethical standard of production . Demonstrates innovation and/or an inspirational vision . Reflects Eco-Logical wisdom by being both intellectually and emotionally intelligent There is no entry fee and submissions will close on Tuesday 31 March. V For more information and online entry forms, visit www.ecologicawards.com.
Legacy keeps going as Slave Route returns While entries for this year’s Slave Route Challenge have been closed, interested participants can still submit their applications online. Organisers have extended the online registration to Friday 14 February, with the main run taking place on Sunday 23 February. This year’s run also marks 10 years since the race’s inception. The event caters for the avid runner or walker and novice with a half marathon, 10km run, 10km walk and 5km fun run/walk on offer. The added appeal of this event is that it takes ownership of the country’s past, changes the narrative of South Africa’s heritage and transforms it into a legacy for future generations. The route starts in front of the City Hall, in Darling Street, right in front of the balcony where the late President Nelson Mandela made his first speech after his release from Victor Verster Prison. Runners and walkers get an opportunity to see some of Cape Town’s breathtakingly beautiful views including District Six, the Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, the Hurling Swing Pump, SA Jewish Museum, Slave Bell, Dorp Street Mosque, Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, Gallows Hill, the majestic Atlantic Seaboard, Fort Wynyard, Prestwich Memorial, Iziko Slave Lodge, the Slave Tree Plaque and Palestine Museum. The run will finish on the Grand Parade where the Whipping Post used to be. Each year the race has a com- Some of
memorative medal and a race beneficiary. Last year the race beneficiary, Mary Harding, received R65 000. This year the race beneficiary is Lofob – League Of the Friends Of the Blind. Lofob is based in Grassy Park and was established in 1933 as a registered non-profit, public benefit organisation serving the needs of blind and visually impaired children, youth and adults, and their families, throughout the Western Cape and further afield.
Dr Armand Bam, CEO of Lofob, says: “We are proud to be associated with the Slave Route Challenge Powered by Brimstone. Our rich heritage as an organisation serving those most impoverished and the significance of this race as a reminder of our country’s history, makes this a significant celebration. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of meaningful impact together with this event.” V Log onto www.slaveroute.co.za for the route maps.
the ecstatic runners make their way through Darling Street during last year’s event.
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MUIZENBERG
New CCTV control room to zoom in on crime RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
staff than we ever have before, so this is one buildings in the area and will allow for almost of the facilities that have allowed us to put complete surveillance of Muizenberg. about 70 people through their paces. We have However, it could take up to four years for uizenberg officially has an operational used it for our youth camps before, so we will the project to commence. eye in the sky – four to be exact – keeping not be neglecting it. We’ll be upgrading and There are more plans in the pipeline to rewatch over Capricorn and Muizenberg to improving the facility.” duce crime which the City will reveal when combat crime. Die Burger Strandhuis is one of the tallest funding becomes available. City of Cape Town Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith; ward 62 councillor Aimee Kuhl; and Metro police and the City’s director of CCTV and radio communications Barry Schuller met with representatives from the local neighbourhood watch (NHW) and ratepayers’ association to launch the CCTV control room. The R300 000 project, which came to fruition through allocations from multiple ward councillors, is making use of four cameras – two License Plate Recognition system cameras which are static, and two PTZ cameras which have a 360° range. They can be controlled from the control room situated at the Muizenberg traffic department. At the launch, Smith thanked Kuhl, saying she is one of the councillors who has put her money where her mouth is. “This control room environment is closely linked to our own staff, so there’s a close relationship between traffic law enforcement, the neigh- Community organisations, stakeholder, City representatives and law enforcement agencies were bourhood watch (NHW) and the aux officers; present at the launch of the new Muizenberg CCTV control room. PHOTOS: RACINE EDWARDES and that is an intentional goal.” Kuhl thanked Schuller for his dedication to this project and expressed her pride for the roll-out of the cameras. “This has been a long time coming. And we still have a long way to go,” she said. “The initial vision was always to not only have the monitoring room but to create a place for different community organisations and official safety and security stakeholders to cooperate with each other. “We now have the hardware and the next step is to get the people motivated and excited to occupy this space. “From today onwards, we’re going to go from strength to strength.” The surveillance cameras room will soon be occupied by interested NHW, community policing forum and community members. While the control room footage – saved for about 30 days – can only be viewed at the new control room at present, the City is in talks to use Die Burger Strandhuis in Muizenberg as the central surveillance room for Grassy Park, Muizenberg, Ocean View and Retreat. Volunteers will be trained on the monitoring systems and keep an eye on Muizenberg and “We’re training about nine times more Capricorn in the near future.
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information, email Andre at wpstrongman@gmail.com or call 076 633 3658. Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February
Tuesday 11 February V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Art Society will hold a showing of Hazel Soan’s DVD on painting wildlife, today. Organisers describe her as an excellent demonstrator with a charming, enthusiastic manner. They say everyone will greatly appreciate and benefit from this DVD. The event will be held in the hall of Nerina Retirement Home, Recreation Road, at 14:00. All welcome. Guests pay R20. For more information, call Ann Zwets on 021 782 6297. Wednesday 12 February V Glencairn: The Simon’s Town community police subforum (sector 1) will hold its first monthly meeting at Hotel Glencairn, Glen Road, from 18:30 to 19:30. Call the secretary, Ernest Harris, for more information on 083 319 6562. Saturday 15 February V Sun Valley: Longbeach Mall will be host an exciting competition, the South Peninsula Strong Man and Woman Challenge, at the mall from 9:00. Competition entry is R150. For more
V Simon’s Town: Simon’s Town Art Group will hold its annual art exhibition in the Simon’s Town Library hall. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. All are invited to the exhibition opening at noon on Saturday 15 February to meet the artists and enjoy their art work, with complimentary wine and snacks. For further details, contact Marelise on 084 687 5199 or Angela on 082 859 6701. Monday 17 February V Kalk Bay: Kalk Bay Historical Association will host a public talk and a movie at 20:00. Graham Viney, author of the book The Last Hurrah, South Africa and The Royal Tour of 1947, will present the book and an hour-long film of the historic tour at the St James Retirement Hotel library. Thursday 20 February V Fish Hoek: Join the Fish Hoek Scribblers writers’ club for its monthly meeting at 18:00 in the SAARP Hall at Central Circle, corner of 4th Avenue and Recreation Road. Jan Moran Neil – an author, poet and writing teacher – will lead the session. Bring writing implements and a R10 donation towards tea/coffee and the venue. For more information, contact Karen on FishHoekScribblers@gmail.com.
Friday 21 February V Simon’s Town: The South African Naval Museum will fire a 9-inch Rifled Muzzle Loader gun at the Middle North Battery at 12:00 to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Parking will be available at Maritime Reaction Squadron. The event starts at 11:30 sharp. Entry at own risk/ right of admission reserved. Enquiries to W/O (ret) Harry Croome on 021 787 4664/86/22. Thursday 27 February V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Valley Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association’s annual general meeting will be held at the Fish Hoek civic centre main hall from 19:30. The speaker is Carolyn Axmann. The main topic will be “The Net – Working Together with Street People”. Subtopics will include addressing homelessness. Email FishHoekRRA@gmail.com for more information.
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KOMMETJIE
Local on 100 most influential list D
ene Botha (37) may be a resident of Green Point but Kommetjie will always be his home – and he’s making the neighbourhood very proud. Avance Media will – for the fourth year – be ranking its 100 Most Influential Young South Africans. On the list for 2019 is Botha who will face off against the apple of South Africa’s eye, Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi, as well as Olympic medalist Chad le Clos and the current Miss Universe Zozibini
Tunzi. Recently recognised as one of 10 candidates in the social enterprise and philanthropy category, Botha bagged himself a spot by impacting the lives of about 57 000 young people through his life-skills academy, Pride Factor. Since the academy was established in 2014, it has hosted more than 90 youth-centred events in South Africa, Kenya and the United Kingdom. “We listen to the youth. That’s what differ-
entiates us from other youth organisations. Everything we do is structured around what the young people want or have requested. “We get them excited, encouraged and then we get feedback. Vodacom, one of our biggest sponsors, took us to 22 universities and some technical vocational education and training colleges,” he says. Incorporating their findings, they were able to open and develop the course material on the online academy to touch more youth
Dene Botha has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Young South Africans for 2019.
in a manner where they would be able to take away valuable information. “It’s a life-skills development platform. We want to improve the quality of lives of young people across the globe – make them happier. We teach them about health, money and wealth. We teach them to explore,” he says. The platform teaches life skills, which includes how to deal with failure, public speaking and bridging the knowledge gap from high school to real life, among other things. There is also a new course called Show Me the Money, providing youth with muchneeded lessons on financial literacy. “The youth are loving what we’re doing. We encourage them to constantly be learning. Reach out, make yourself heard, look after yourself and stop relying on the government – stop expecting a hand-out!” What he and his teams have discovered is that lack of motivation is an universal problem that affects both the rich and poor. Pride Factor works with all young people to improve their self-esteem and to teach them the skills they need to lead better lives. Avance ranks the honorees through a voting process that determines the number one Most Influential Young South African. Before voting closed last week, Botha challenged the public. “In the spirit of philanthropy, and because I’m cheeky and don’t mind asking for help, we at Pride Factor will gift a bursary valued at R799 to a student on our waiting list for every vote I receive in the 100 Most Influential Young South Africans poll.” He added that the need is high: “We have well over one thousand teenagers and young adults who have applied for bursaries for the online academy.” Votes are now being tallied and winners will be announced on Thursday 13 February.
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Drunk driver kicked to curb Police arrested a driver on a charge of drunken driving after assistance from a local armed response officer. “Our officer was alerted to a suspicious vehicle outside a local liquor store at around 16:30 on Saturday 18 January. The vehicle drove away but he was later able to track down the vehicle, driving down Main Road,” says Jade Hanning, Cape Town South district manager at Fidelity ADT. The officer followed the vehicle and noticed that it was swerving across the road.
“Our officer realised he needed to get police backup immediately. He alerted the local police while continuing to follow the vehicle. When it stopped in a parking area outside the cemetery, he parked his response vehicle behind it to prevent a getaway,” says Hanning. The driver was taken into custody by Simon’s Town police on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. “Police later confirmed that the driver was, in fact, four times over the legal blood alcohol limit,” says Hanning.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS: February 2020 Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils of the City of Cape Town will take place at the time and venue indicated in the schedule below: Subcouncil Venue 1 2 3 4
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Amelia Van Rhyn 021 444 1132
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Johannes Brand 021 444 4862
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Ardela van Niekerk 021 444 0196
Bonteheuwel Council Chambers, Bonteheuwel 19 February Municipal Building, c/o Jakkalsvlei Avenue and 2020 Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel
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Subcouncil 1 Boardroom, Subcouncil Offices, c/o Hermes and Grosvenor avenues, Saxonsea, Atlantis Kraaifontein Council Chambers, Kraaifontein Municipal Building, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein Milnerton Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, Bridle Way, Milnerton Parow Council Chambers, Parow Municipal Building, 1st Floor, c/o Voortrekker Road and Tallent Street, Parow
Bellville Council Chambers, Bellville Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville Durbanville Council Chambers, Durbanville Municipal Complex, c/o Oxford and Queen streets, Durbanville Strand Council Chambers, Strand Municipal Building, c/o Fagan Street and Main Road, Strand Khayelitsha Training Centre Auditorium, c/o Lwandle Road and Phendula Crescent, Khayelitsha Khayelitsha Training Centre Auditorium, c/o Lwandle Road and Phendula Crescent, Khayelitsha Dulcie September Civic Centre (Minor Hall), Protea Street, Kewtown, Athlone Lentegeur Council Chambers, Lentegeur Administrative Building, c/o Merrydale and Melkbos roads, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain Philippi Sports Complex, c/o Sport and Sheffield roads, Philippi Fezeka Council Chambers, c/o Govan Mbeki Road and Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu Raven Room, 1st Floor, Pinelands Training Centre, Central Square, St Stephens Road, Pinelands Council Chambers, 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Dulcie September (Athlone) Minor Hall, Protea Street, Kewtown Subcouncil Chambers, c/o Buck Road and Sixth Avenue, Lotus River Council Chambers, Central Circle, Fish Hoek Council Chambers, Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Constantia Kuils River Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Kuils River Municipal Building, c/o Carinus Street and Van Riebeeck Road, Kuils River Kuils River Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Kuils River Municipal Building, c/o Carinus Street and Van Riebeeck Road, Kuils River Subcouncil Chambers, Lentegeur Administrative Building, c/o Merrydale and Melkbos roads, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain Subcouncil 24 offices, Kuyasa Library, 1st Floor, Walter Sisulu Road, Khayelitsha
Vernatt van der Westhuizen 021 444 4474
Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes Director (Acting) 021 400 3131 Pat Jansen 021 444 3717
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20 February 2020
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19 February 2020
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17 February 2020
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Clifford Sitonga 021 444 3715
19 February 2020
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Kayise Nombakuse 021 444 5381
20 February 2020
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Mcebisi Johnson Fetu 021 444 8701
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Carin Viljoen 021 444 0689 Erika Theron Paulsen Williams 021 850 4150 Jongihlanga Joseph France 021 400 5537
Lunga Bobo 021 444 5366 Anthony Daniels 021 444 5395 Mariette Griessel 021 444 9797 Johannes Brand (Acting) 021 487 2055 Christa Liebenberg 021 444 0503 Fred Monk 021 444 8788 Desiree Mentor 021 400 7495 Richard White 021 444 8112
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Lorraine Frost 021 400 2345
17 February 2020
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Roxanne Moses 021 400 2355
17 February 2020
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Raphael Martin 021 444 8727
20 February 2020
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Goodman Rorwana 021 444 7530
A CELEBRATION OF CORRUGATED IRON: Corrugated iron? Oblivious, timeless, or simply a means for shelter? Bleached by the sun, flayed by wind and rain, scorched by fire, repainted by man each sheet bears a unique history. To many, rusted corrugated iron is a cast away, industrial material. In South Africa and other international cities, it’s a reminder of inequality – a political failure. To Mark Hilltout, it is all of that. But it is also endlessly complex and gloriously random; something that time alone can create and no artist can hope to better. Hilltout creates a visual art medium by using this cast away material and manipulating it in an endlessly unique and complex manner. “I’ve always been drawn to the discarded. I like imperfection, it’s part of me. Rust and damaged pieces of corrugated iron are just full of it. That’s why corrugated iron is such an exciting medium for designers and architects. Mark seeks out and buys discarded sheets from Khayelitsha and neighbouring towns. Out of 100 perhaps only 10 are suitable. The finished pieces are the result of thousands of happy and unhappy accidents. I look for interesting changes in colour, pattern, texture and grain. But the more I study corrugated iron, the more I realise that the metal itself should dictate the composition of each artwork - that the artist must not get in the way of the medium,” says Hilltout. A total of 40 artworks will be on display at his free exhibition hosted at his home from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 February. Art pieces will also be on sale. Find him at 6 Ravencraig Street, Woodstock. PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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Speechcraft course gives homeless a voice RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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oastmasters Two Oceans has jumped on board a City of Cape Town and the provincial department of social development initiative to assist homeless and street people by equipping them with skills. Toastmasters, a non-profit educational organisation with clubs across South Africa and the globe, teaches public speaking and leadership skills to those interested in self-improvement. The six-week course is taking place at Simon’s Town Library hall. “It’s part of a bigger project that the City has embarked on. So they (street people) are learning different skills all the time through the City’s programme. “This particular module, the speechcraft course, works on giving them extra tools in terms of communicating with the public,” explains Toastmasters member and principal at Water’s Edge pre-school, Cheryll Wright. “Every interaction between themselves (street people) and whoever they approach, they need to be able to speak and articulate themselves in a meaningful way. “It’s basic introduction skills; being able to structure a speech, being able to put a point across concisely, how to use their body in communication. It gives them, a sense of confidence and a sense of selfrespect.”
Wright says the course will also help to create jobs for street people. A core group of 20 people have been attending the course every Tuesday since it began on 21 January. The course is usually offered to corporates for a fee but the street people attend the workshop for free. Not only do the participants get taught how to speak, but they also learn how to evaluate a speech, thereby learning what is important. By the end of the course, they will have completed at least two speeches, one impromptu speech and an evaluation. In order to receive a certificate, course goers have to attend 80% of the lessons. While this certificate can carry merit with organisations willing to employ them, 80% attendance can be difficult to achieve. “If they do not meet these criteria, they will still get a certificate of participation – something to show that they’ve attended the course or part of it. Being homeless people, there are various reasons they may not make it every week. Some of them get a small opportunity to earn money and that is bread and butter to them, so they may need to miss a Tuesday.” She says initiatives like these are the way Toastmaters reaches into the community and so many people find success in their personal lives because of it. V Visit http://www.twooceanstoastmasters.co.za/ for more information.
To access the full agenda and all supporting documentation 72 hours before the meeting go to http://www.capetown.gov.za/subcouncils. Highlight the date of the Subcouncil meeting, choose the Subcouncil you require and download the agenda. Please report any difficulties to the relevant Subcouncil Manager. LUNGELO MBANDAZAYO CITY MANAGER
Many street people form part of the Toastmasters Two Oceans speechcraft workshop to improve their lives through communication. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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Dog hotel set to save thousands of pets SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_lee121 If you are planning to check your pet into the new doggie hotel, beware, you may not leave there alone. But that is the point. Thanks to the unique collaboration between a dog hotel and pet adoption centre housed in one building on the Foreshore, the SuperWoof hotel will directly benefit thousands of dogs in need of homes, while treating your pet to the time of their lives. The Woof Project is the pop-up adoption initiative powered by Oscars Arc – a registered non-profit organisation. While the pop-up initiative will continue, the project is now housed together with SuperWoof. Oscars Arc and SuperWoof is the brainchild of Joanne Lefson and was inspired by her adopted dog, Oscar, who travelled to 42 countries with her to create awareness for dog adoption. Since its inception in 2017, the Woof Project has rehomed 2 241 dogs. The hotel was launched on Thursday 6 February. “This is a community effort,” says Lefson. “The objective is that anyone who drops their dog off at SuperWoof to know their dog is going to have an out-of-world experience. Also for every dog that comes in from our collaborating shelters to know an amazing home is on the horizon.” Features include specialised beds and pools with indoor and outdoor decks for play and lounging. Hotel managing director Bianca Couch says the project was a few months in the making. “As a way to make this sustainable enough to have a permanent adoption centre, we thought of introducing the hotel. This is created in line with Oscars Arc,” says Couch. “It is a natural collaboration between having a dog adoption centre and an extraordinary dog hotel. For those not adopt-
ing a dog, we hope you will come and book your dog in. Those who book in, we hope you make it to the third floor and adopt a dog,” says Lefson. “The success of the adoption centre is fully dependent on the success of the hotel. Every booking goes to saving dogs’ lives.” There can be between 35 and 45 dogs up for donation at any time and the dogs are from existing shelters. “Oscar’s Arc was created as a way to create positivity around dog adoption,” says Couch. “When you go to the shelter, it is quite a heart-wrenching experience.” Dogs can interact with people and the adoption centre is open from 10:00 to 16:00, weekly. The V&A Waterfront and Constantia Village Woof Project pop-up branches, run from containers, are still operational. V For more information, visit the SUPERWOOF Facebook page or visit www.oscarsarc.org.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
904 reservists needed in Cape RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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he South African Police Services (SAPS) have opened applications for reservists across the country. In the Western Cape, the police are looking for 904 voluntary reservists, with most of the roles intended for Mitchell’s Plain (52), Khayelitsha (45), Nyanga (43), Mfuleni (38), Cape Town (32), Philippi East (26) and Steenberg (21). A retired reservist of Steenberg police station, Moeridah Dien, says her 12 years in the role exposed her to many things – both good and bad – but all equipped her to do her job as best as she could. “I have been with the police for over 20 years, but as a reservist – 12 years,” she says. “I had always done trauma counselling but being a reservist took me to another level. It broadened my knowledge so much. It was an awesome journey but it’s what you make of it.” There are two categories in which a reservist can serve: functional policing and specialised operational support. The role of the former requires duties be completed at a community safety centre where reservists are able to do admin duties such as opening dockets. Reservists in the specialised operational support category use their expertise to assist police operations. Dien adds: “Reservists get to wear full uniform. They have all the responsibility
that a normal police officer has.” Potential reservists must meet the following requirements. They should: . Be born in South Africa; . be at least 25, but under 40; . complete a health questionnaire, at his or her own cost, which is confirmed by a registered medical practitioner; . be medically, mentally and physically fit to perform duties; . be of good and sound character; . fit the psychometric profile and must successfully complete any other test that may be determined by the national police commissioner; . be in possession of at least a senior certificate (Grade 12) or must have successfully completed a SAQA accredited NQF level 4 qualification; . be able to speak, read and write at least two official languages, of which one must be English; . be employed and provide proof of employment; . provide proof of residential address; . be someone without a criminal record or any criminal or departmental cases pending against him or her (all criminal or departmental cases must be declared); and . be someone who does not have a tattoo which will be visible if the person wears a uniform. V Head to your nearest police station to apply. Applications close on Friday 28 February.
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Many of [the] readers subscribe to one or other of the armed response companies. I have high regard for their mobile patrollers, whose vehicles I see frequently, when I am on one of my neighbourhood watch patrols. The crime watch WhatsApp bears testimony to their effectiveness in crime prevention. The effectiveness of their control rooms, however, leaves much to be desired. In the last three years I have had my alarm triggered three times, and had no response twice, and a delayed (20 minutes) response once. After unsatisfactory replies to my emails to these company managers I have changed my service provider twice, migrating from the two largest companies in this area, to the smaller newcomer, which has to date been satisfactory. It is a requirement of most house insurers that the insured person has a
contract with a radio-linked armed response company, but what standard of protection are such companies obliged to provide? If the control room operatives are so negligent as to fail to respond to an alarm the safety and well-being of customers is compromised, and that service provider has failed to deliver its contracted service. Should there be a law governing the level of service of armed response providers? Unlikely, as the SA government is itself lacking in so many respects. Should the companies themselves form an association which would set standards and receive complaints against its members? Or should newspapers such as yours have a “name and shame” policy under which complainants would have a voice? It would be interesting to hear the views of other readers. MICHAEL DYSON Fish Hoek
On Saturday 1 February, SARS (the South African Revenue Services) released an exciting media statement, indicating that the revenue authority has embarked on a journey to reinvent itself. With the power of technology and with the right people, SARS hopes to build an organisation that will provide a world-class service to the compliant taxpayer, but one that will be equally tough on transgressors. This is an encouraging development, surely most South Africans feel we are deserving of a fully functioning revenue authority and it is time for the “tax holiday”, where delinquent taxpayers go about their business unchecked and unchallenged, to draw to a close. SARS’ vision is quite simple and maybe a bit self-evident. A more interesting analysis is that of SARS’ strategy to achieve its vision. SARS intends to embark on a recruitment drive to enlist the services of talented executives in several strategic leadership positions and also to equip SARS officials with the technology and data to perform their functions effectively. These positions are already advertised on SARS’ careers portal. Interestingly, none of the advertisements are directed at specialist or forensic auditors or legal counsel, the foundations of the institution. This is peculiar because there has been a massive brain-drain at SARS, which has left it with a fraction of the experienced staff compliment it had in its heyday. Reports confirmed that in 2017 alone SARS lost 506 employees. The average service record of those who left in 2017 was almost 15 years. Should SARS not focus on replenishing its depleted stock of human capital, rather than creating new-fangled units? It is important to equip your employees with technology and the ability to analyse data properly, but without proficient people on the ground, it is difficult to see how SARS will achieve its objectives. Will SARS recruit from abroad? Perhaps the recruitment process is simply at its inceptive stages and SARS may just cast its net wider with time. Or maybe SARS will look to lure talent from abroad to fill these positions. The commissioner indicated that he wants to take this opportunity “to enrich the current ‘gene pool’ with future oriented skills and some fresh perspective.” While SARS committed itself to advance employment equity as part of its initiative, it may not be the worst idea to introduce a different breed of auditor at SARS. After all, there are those who believe that auditors of a certain calibre left SARS’ ranks many years ago. It could be that the non-existence of any advertised vacancies is because SARS is not looking to recruit from our shores. Perhaps the commissioner realises that to give SARS the teeth it needs to once again become a revered (and feared) revenue authority, it may have to pay premium, albeit this may be well worth the investment. V Du Toit is a senior tax attorney at Tax Consulting SA.
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eenan Cerff and Obed Plaatjes from Lavender Hill are featuring in their show Weird but Funny during the Mother City Comedy Festival at the Baxter Theatre on Wednesday 19 February. They started their comedy careers at the same time and quickly discovered they have a lot in common, both being quirky on stage and off stage. “I am a comedian, actor and emerging playwright with a quirky and witty sense of humour. Our show is a two-hander stand-up comedy about two comedians who tell their narrative as to where they find themselves as comedians. They discuss weird but funny stories about themselves by bringing up their rollercoaster moments in comedy and life in general,” Plaatjes says. He has performed at every big stage in Cape Town and has shared the stage with some big names in the industry. He performed at the Comedy Club, Hanover Street in GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, The Box (Run by Goliaths), at national arts festivals, the Baxter Theatre and sev-
eral others. “As an actor, I’ve performed at some of the leading theatres as well. I played a part in the soap opera Suidooster and the film Endless River,” Plaatjes says. His CV is filled with experiences he gained in the early stages of his career. He produced a theatre show Vrou van orde, that was showcased at the Alexander Bar Theatre. Cerff has been in comedy field since 2014, performing all across Cape Town. In recent years he performed in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. “I opened the shows for a host of top South African comedians, and was chosen to perform at the Trevor Noah presents Nationwild. People should come and see our show Weird but Funny. “They will not only walk away with a good laugh but they will also end up walking away with something by learning a lot from the stories told,” Cerff says. The show at the Baxter Theatre starts at 19:00 and tickets can be purchased through Webtickets.
Education programme kicks off at Artscape Artscape is launching its annual education and training programme that seeks to provide better access to the arts, today (Tuesday 11 February). The launch will be followed by the first quarterly free Lunch Hour Concert of 2020, featuring Cape Town Opera and the Unmute Dance Company. The diverse year-long arts education programme, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and the provincial government, among others, attempts to address some of the socio-economic challenges facing today’s youth, such as distance, transport, lack of funds and disability. The aim is to develop the next generation of arts and performance practitioners. The programme wants to put the spotlight on that which is hidden or marginalised. Projects such as the Artscape Women and Humanity Festival, Youth Jazz, the isiXhosa set work production, Buzani ku Bawo, the ArtsAbility Festival and the celebration of national holidays speaks to this transformation mandate. Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux says: ‘‘By giving participants access to worldclass stages with professional lighting and production values, our programme inspires young people’s creative dreams, helps them to grow as performers and art-
ists, and drives employment”. Le Roux says Artscape’s Schools Arts Festival will see learners from about 15 schools deliver a programme of choral music, theatre and contemporary dance, while the High School Drama Festival engenders latent creative talent. Their mandate speaks to the promotion and involvement of township and rural communities in the centre’s arts activities and recruiting rural communities to become actively involved in theatre productions. “This includes the annual rural outreach programme that takes the theatre to the people.” The Artscape resource centre and technical training academy transforms education within the arts and is changing the perceptions and aspirations towards mainstreaming professionals into marketable brands and building sustainability with the arts and culture sector, says Le Roux. These productions are the result of partnerships and collaborations with artists, producers and various stakeholders who assist with producing, while Artscape provides the venue and in-house technical infrastructure. V Follow Artscape on Facebook or visit www.artscape.co.za for more information.
Keenan Cerff and Obed Plaatjes will be performing at the Baxter Theatre.
Movie night at Haasendal A free movie night under the stars will be held on Friday 14 February at 20:15 at Haasendal Gables. There is no entry fee, but show some love by making a donation of a non-perishable item – food, toys or clothes. There will be a donation box. Cars will be parked at the one side and the movie will be playing on the other side. Be on the look-out for staff directing traffic.
Bring your camping chairs, comfy cushions and blankets and enjoy a picnic under the stars. The Haasendal tenants will be offering various food and snack options, but you can also bring your own. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. The movie, Mamma Mia, will start at 20:15, as it needs to be dark.
LOCAL ARTISTS SHINE: The 2020 Investec Cape Town Art Fair will run at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February featuring Kenilworth resident Nina Holmes, Rondebosch residents Kirsten Beets and Bonolo Kavula and Woodstock resident Alexandra Karakshian (pictured). Tickets cost R160 online or R190 at the door. Weekend passes cost R300 per adult, R125 per senior and R120 for students. Investec clients can purchase tickets at discounted rates. For more information or tickets, visit www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za.
Comedy festival returns to the Baxter After a successful inaugural year, the Mother City Comedy Festival returns to the Baxter studio theatre from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 29 February. More than 45 comedians will be perform-
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ing in 40 shows over three weeks. Produced by Siv Ngesi, in collaboration with Taylor Made Productions, the festival celebrates stand-up comedy in all its forms, presenting a full spectrum of different comedic styles. With two shows daily, and three on weekends, the festival will get audiences up close and personal with their favourite comedians while introducing them to some of the country’s most exciting upcoming talent. “We had such a phenomenal response to the first festival, we’ve made the programme longer, bigger and even better,” says Ngesi. “The festival proved to be not only a great event for comedy connoisseurs to get their fix, but also a key platform for newer stars to perform at a ma-
jor Cape Town venue.” Stuart Taylor, co-producer, says: “This year’s line-up features a diverse mix of performers from stalwarts of the comedy industry such as Nik Rabinowitz, Joey Rasdien and The Goliaths to rising stars such as Chantal Jax and Kate Pinchuck.” Taylor says they extended the styles of comedy to include Afrikaans and vernac shows, musical comedy with the Brothers Streep, live sketch comedy with online star Simon Orgill and the award-winning Daniel Richards performing sketches by Mike van Graan. “We are also proud to feature Life Time Achievement winner, Soli Philander, as well as Pan-African comedy star, Long John the Comedian.” Tickets prices start at R120, and range up to R150. V Bookings can be made at www.webtickets.co.za or selected Pick n Pay stores. For discounted school or group block bookings, fundraisers or charities contact Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or email carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za. Visit the Mother-City-ComedyFestival Facebook page for the full line up.
Comedian Joey Rasdien
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SANTOS SOMERSAULT TO SUCCESS: Lukhanyo Malgas of Santos celebrates in style after scoring the winner for his team from a superbly taken free kick to beat their second division opponents Jomos Power 1-0 in Lansdowne on Saturday 8 February. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
VOB DROP BALL AGAINST CRUSADERS: Luke November of VOB completely misses the flight of the ball on third base with Chad Beukes of Crusaders preparing to slide and avoid the tag during a Cape Town Baseball Federation major league game played at Chukker Road on Saturday 8 February. Crusaders of Grassy Park won 13-10. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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ou should not be a victim of your circumstances. You can rise above them and be successful, setting an example for others. This is how Patrick Fisher (17), a rightback at Ajax Cape Town Football Club in Parow, describes his role in Hanover Park. Fisher joined the club when he was 10. “While at Ajax, I played four soccer tournaments overseas; three were held in the Netherlands and one in Germany. Before joining Ajax, I played for Avendale, Camps Bay and Old Mutual,” Patrick says. He admires Trent Alexander Arnold of Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus. “Trent and I play the same position and he is taking that position to the next level. He is good at defending but when he attacks he is even better. His ability to pick and deliver an accurate pass or cross is phenomenal. But the player I look up to the most is Ronaldo. He is hard-working, determined, disciplined and very persistent. Whatever he wants to achieve in life, he goes out at full blast, despite the situation he finds himself in at that specific time. “Locally, I admire my former teammate Rivaldo Coetzee; how he reads the game and how calm he is when he is in possession of the ball,” Patrick says. His favourite club is Manchester United, a club he has supported since he was in nappies. “I grew up in a household where everyone was a United supporter and United was kind of in my blood. Playing for United will be a dream come true and having the badge on my chest and my name at the back of that jersey will definitely make me and my fami-
ly proud.” He says playing at Old Trafford among the greatest players and fans in the world, would be the greatest thing that could happen to him. “Anything in life is possible with God at your side and if it wasn’t for my God-given talent, I could have ended up in a different situation. All praise goes to Him,” he says. His parents and brother had the most influence on his soccer career. “My dad made a lot of sacrifices to see me excel in what I am doing. He sacrificed his time and effort in preparing training sessions to help my brother and me to improve. I am forever grateful to them for their impact on my soccer and personal life, as well as others who supported me, but my father the most,” Patrick says. Coming from Hanover Park, he set himself goals. “For me, it is not about where I come from but where I am going. I trust in God and coming from Hanover Park makes me more determined to reach for my dream and to create dreams and hopes for others to follow. “Examples of sportspeople coming from Hanover Park that are household names are Benni McCarthy, Tashreeq Matthews and Banyana coach Desiree Ellis,” he says. Patrick watches movies, tennis, athletics and rugby on television when he is not at training or playing. He chills with family and friends while playing dominoes. “I grew up in a loving and protective home and when we hear the shooting and sirens in and around Hanover Park, we know it is time to stay off the streets. The violence and gangsterism in the area taught me to focus on positive things and that my area where I live does not define who I am. It made me more determined to make a success of my
life. “If I could change anything in Hanover Park I would like to create jobs, have more police present every day and help those who are doing good in our community. I would also like to help people getting their lives and dignity back and would start with the youth,” he says. His advice to talented players in Hanover Park is to dream big and never give up. Set goals for yourself and always try to improve on your performances. “No pain, no gain; believe it and receive it. There is always room for improvement and take advice and criticism when they come your way. Put God first and thank Him when you receive the things you prayed for,” Patrick says.
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Falcons fought back to earn a 7-7 draw with Glenthorn A’s in a Cape Town Softball Association (CTSA) women’s Super League encounter at Turfhall softball stadium on Saturday 8 February. Glenthorn A’s quickly put favourites Falcons on the backfoot with a forceful batting display in their first two turns at bat scoring six runs. Lisa Erasmus, Lynn Lekay and Courtney Stevens each batted 2-2. It was left to Falcons veteran Lindsay Vercueil and youngster Tonique White to cross the plate in the bottom of the second innings and set the tone for an exciting game. Falcons set the diamond ablaze in the bottom of the sixth innings to take the lead for the first time. The Falcons offence was led by stalwarts, Samantha Jones (2-3) and Bettina Phillips who cleared the cones for a two-run homer. Meanwhile, Westridge Yankees are keeping up the pressure on leaders Laven-
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Rafael Nadal (left) and Roger Federer embrace after their singles match in the Match In Africa at Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February. PHOTO: JACO MARAIS
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or the 51 945 people who made their way to Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February for the Match In Africa, it was a day which will not be easily forgotten. The figure, a new world record attendance for a single tennis match, also helped contribute to the $3.5 million (approximately R54.6 million) donated to the Roger Federer Foundation, which will be used to support education in rural South Africa. The amount of money also surpassed the figures achieved in the previous five editions of this event (known previously as the Match For Africa). The tennis match between 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and his great rival, 19-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, almost took a back seat, which saw the duo on a whirlwind tour of the City, starting with Federer’s arrival in Cape Town on
20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer prepares to deliver a backhanded return against Rafael Nadal in their Match In Africa at Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Wednesday 5 February, and included an impromptu warm-up session between the two on the Grand Parade. Preceding the match on Friday, both Federer and Nadal also took part in a play session with children from Hangberg Pre-primary School in Hout Bay. The aim was to teach the children through various physical activities, combining language, motor skills and perception. Following his practice session with Nadal, Federer reminisced on his previous visits to South Africa, which is his mother’s country of birth. “I don’t remember playing here in Cape Town 20 years ago, because I was on vacation and you rest your body. When I was little, I was playing in Jo’burg and other places where I was travelling. I remember I got a racquet from my parents here when I was little. After all this time it has gotten to this and to play in a stadium like this it is beautiful and my mom is very happy right now.” Federer would go on to team up with Bill Gates in a celebrity doubles match against Nadal and his partner, Trevor Noah, which was won 6-3 by Federer and Gates, who dubbed themselves “Gateserer”. The result was of little consequence as the four kept the crowd entertained with witty
quips as they had themselves mic’d up for the crowd and audience at home to listen in on. “At the end of the day I think doing things together, this is actually in a way what we are doing tonight, we are all getting together for a good cause and to see what comes out of it. If I am alone out here, I cannot fill a stadium, but with the three other guys I can,” Federer said before the match. Tickets to the event were sold out within 10 minutes and Federer said he’s open to collaborating for future charitable efforts. “It is important to share information and to see where the synergies are and how we can do things together. At the end of the day, we are all seeking the impact, not for personal glory or legacy. We are here to leave a profound impact on kids’ lives and if that happens that we can do things together and we know each other and we get along, it is a winwin-win.” Federer would go on to beat his great rival Nadal in three competitive sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, but the result was of little consequence as the cause outweighed any performance. “Just one of these days that you don’t forget. Super happy to be playing here in Cape Town for the first time in my life. I can’t thank the people here in Cape Town who
came to the stadium and created an unforgettable atmosphere and made this day even more special. Super happy to see Roger’s emotions out there. I know how important it is for him playing here and having this amazing success,” said Nadal. After the match, Federer was still coming to terms with the emotional occasion, which exceeded his expectations. “I was very emotional when I walked out for the doubles and when I had to take the mic right away there, that was hard. I did not know what to say because I really felt overwhelmed with emotions there. After that, I was able to play a bit of tennis and when I came back for the singles, I was more in a place of pure happiness, enjoying every single moment and looking around and thinking how lucky we are to experience this. I hope it gives the city, country and continent and mini-boost. And that already will be plenty for me. It is never on the same scale of what Siya (Kolisi) and their team did with the Rugby World Cup, but it is nice to have nice stories in a world that can be very tough and cruel sometimes. That I was part of maybe people having a wonderful evening, having a great braai at home and watching this game, that would make me happy.”
Rafael Nadal (left) enjoys a moment where Springbok captain Siya Kolisi hands over a personalised jersey to Roger Federer before the Match In Africa at Cape Town Stadium on Friday 7 February. PHOTO: JACO MARAIS
Prior to their historic match, Roger Federer, along with Rafael Nadal conducted a “learning through play” session with children from Hangberg Pre-primary School. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS