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Caution in face of fire risk RACINE EDWARDES RACINE.EDWARDES@MEDIA24.COM @RAEEDWARDES
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n the past month, more than three major residential fires have ravaged homes in the Lavender Hill, Vrygrond and Seawinds communities. With the onset of the wildfire season from December to April, the City of Cape Town has deployed 93 seasonal firefighters who will assist in the combat of wild, vegetation fires. While vegetation fires are their focus, the firefighters will also tend to residential fires which, they hope, will not occur often. On Monday 2 November, Lavender Hill residents in Wicht Court were woken by the commotion caused by a fire that left 18 people homeless (“Community unites”, People’s Post, 10 November). Then, on Friday 27 November, the spokesperson for the City’s fire and rescue service, Jermaine Carelse, reported that one person had died in a fire in Seawinds. He says an emergency call was received regarding structures alight on the corner of Military and St Augustine roads at 11:20. “Ten firefighting appliances and 44 staff members managed to contain and extinguish the fire at 13:30. The body of an elderly man was discovered amongst the debris. No other injuries were reported,” says Carelse. Just a few days later, on Friday 30 November, another fire broke out at a nearby community in Vrygrond. “Three formal dwellings and several informal structures were destroyed, leaving a number of residents homeless,” Carelse says. A body was also discovered at the scene of this fire. The high season for vegetation fires is during summer months while the high season for residential and shack fires is during the winter months when heater, candle and electricity usage are at its highest. Carelse says from January to November, eight fires occurred in Masiphumelele, 49 in Ocean View, 49 in Lavender Hill and three in Cafda. These include informal and formal residential areas, bushes and vehicle fires. “While our firefighters are ready for a busy season ahead, we need residents to do their part in mitigating fire risks. The department continues their inspections and
awareness drives within the necessary regulations but we need residents to take heed of safety tips provided. Together we can make the season safer for everyone,” said JP Smith, the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, in a statement. The City offers the following tips to prevent fires. In the home: . Store matches and lighters away from children. . Use a candle holder and cut candles in half to prevent them falling over. . Do not smoke on couches or in bed. . If you can, keep a fire extinguisher. . Keep a bucket of sand close by; sand can douse a small fire, especially oil, and help contain it before it spreads. . Keep a garden hose ready. . Try to have more than one exit point from your house. . Do not park in the way of a fire hydrant. The same applies to preventing fires in informal dwellings, with the addition of: . Keep a close eye on paraffin stoves. . Don’t cook near a curtain. . Ensure the stove is secure and cannot not fall over. . Put cooking fires out properly. . Do not sleep or leave the house with candles or gas lamps still burning. . Teach children about the dangers of fire. . Make sure cigarette butts are put out properly before disposing of them. . Be aware of the dangers of illegal and faulty electricity connections. . Keep roads and access to shacks clear at all times. . Do not block roads with salvaged household items when there is a fire. . Do not prevent or disturb the work of fire crews fighting fires. Unfortunately, a further 292 fire-related incidents took place on the weekend from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December. Just as concerning, on Saturday 5 December a brick was thrown through the windscreen of a Lakeside water tanker and the firefighters were threatened by the community in Overcome Heights. “Their jobs are made all the more difficult when they come under attack from the very communities they are trying to save. I appeal once again to residents to respect the job our firefighters do in difficult circumstances,” said Smith.
Several fires have torn through communities, leaving many people homeless. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Lone socks keep penguins warm RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com
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he mystery of the unmatched, lone sock still has not been solved – where do all the missing socks go? Fortunately for many, rather than throwing out their little, unpaired socks this year, they were able to donate them to a
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good cause. The response to a call for small, unmatched socks has reportedly been overwhelming and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) is thrilled. “We are humbled by the overwhelming response of those who collected, delivered and sent little socks to our centre from near and far,” says Ronnis Daniels, the head of communications and individual giving at Sanccob. Now, why the call for small socks? Daniels explains that as a non-profit organisation (NPO), Sanccob relies on donations. They often receive incredible support from individuals and companies when in need of tangible items to assist with day-today operations. “The little socks we asked for are used on the feet and flippers of African penguins and seabirds while under anaesthesia during
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surgery to keep them warm to maintain a constant body temperature.” Public support, she says, helps the foundation minimise operational expenses so that funds raised can be used where they are most needed. One such vital operation is the work done by the penguin and seabird rangers. These teams monitor the nests in the different African penguin colonies – on Robben Island, in Simon’s Town’s Stony Point, in Betty’s Bay and Dassen Island – and intervene to rescue birds and eggs when necessary. The reason for this, according to Daniels, is because in the later months of the year – October and November – Sanccob admits abandoned African penguin chicks to their facility. “African penguins moult annually and during the moulting period, they are unable to enter the ocean to hunt for fish. If there are chicks that have not yet fledged when their parents start their annual moult, then the parents are unable to feed their young,” says Daniels. Sanccob then hand-rears these chicks for release back to the wild population. The time spent in their care can vary from two to three months. Currently, they have over 50 African penguin chicks and Daniels says: “It’s hard to predict how many more will need to be rescued in the upcoming
weeks but we’ve admitted hundreds of abandoned chicks in previous years.” Without this intervention, the chicks would starve. Melissa Cadman, chick-rearing unit supervisor, explains: “Caring for the African penguin chick is extremely important to bolster the wild population so that we save the species from extinction. What is sad is seeing chicks come in extremely underweight due to their parents not being able to provide for them.” Every chick is fed every three hours from 06:00 to 21:00 according to their weight. “So it’s important for hand-rearing staff and interns to be 100% committed to the tasks that go into caring for the chicks. Every morning, all the chicks are weighed after which individual feeds will be calculated for them to gain 10% to 15% of their body weight on a daily basis,” Cadman says. The nutritious sardine-blended food mixture is tube fed to them, with small sardine fillets being fed to bigger chicks. “The intensive work and dedication that goes into the hand-rearing of these chicks comes with emotional investment and it is really rewarding when we reach the end goal to release them back to the wild,” Cadman concludes. Sanccob encourages volunteers to assist their operations or a donation of funding to continue their efforts. V For more information, visit: https://sanccob.co.za.
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Residents, City at odds over maintenance policy RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com
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number of fields in Glencairn have become a concern for residents in recent years but the City of Cape Town is confident their maintenance schedule is fitting of the unique landscapes in the area. Residents of the quiet community claim that an open field on the corner of Phoenix Way and Birkenhead roads, opposite the Glencairn KwikSpar, has not been cut and maintained regularly by the City’s recreation and parks department over the past three years. They agree that the field is unsightly and can be unsafe. “As a concerned resident, I can say it is an eyesore and it does pose a certain threat,” says Cyril van der Merwe. “It does need some attention – not to say, decimate it and cut it down. But it is a thoroughfare that people use from the (Kwik)Spar and so there’s a lot of litter and decomposing junk in there.” This is not the only green space that has become an issue, however, the City says the grass in these areas cannot be maintained in the same manner as other landscaped parks – with mowing – because the grass is essential for the sand to be held together. The Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien explains: “The land in question is not a regular, landscaped park as it forms part of the natural dune system on which Glencairn is built. It is extremely sandy and covered with natu-
An open field in Glencairn is a concern for residents. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
ral, indigenous dune grass and clumps of fynbos.” The grass cover, he adds, is essential. “Without the grass cover, the sand will be blown all over by the prevailing South Easter wind which may cause an even bigger disturbance to residents and conservationists. Once destroyed, it will also be extremely expensive and difficult to re-instate, due to the harsh coastal conditions.” Badroodien says City maintenance teams have been regularly at work, meeting with residents to establish their concerns and attend to them as resources are made available. According to the City, there was maintenance done on these unique dune systems in October and are due again early in December. “In this area, recent requests attended to were for bushes to be cut back,” he adds. But because natural fynbos species and delicate dune systems are characteristic of Glencairn, it is “not conducive to maintaining lawns and landscaped parks,” says Bad-
roodien. Glencairn Heights Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Jenny Goldhawk-Smith says that some trimming is essential, without destroying the ecosystem. “The general rule, from a security point of view, is that thick, overgrown bushes – especially on open plots between residential homes – should be cut back a little and maintained because they can be used by thieves to hide out in or for people to sleep in. In Glencairn Heights, we also have the Cape cobra so walk-through areas should be trimmed back. Overgrown bushes can also pose a fire threat,” she says. But residents say little has been done as to law enforcement when it comes to people who, on occasion, use the overgrown field opposite the KwikSpar as an ablution facility. “It’s been an issue in the neighbourhood for a long time. There should be security there and it should not be left up to civilians,” says Van der Merwe.
A BIG THANK YOU: “Your contribution and dedication to 23 years in library service haven’t gone unnoticed. You are surely going to be missed by the community of Simon’s Town, Simon’s Town staff, Simon’s Town Friends of the Library and the entire library service. We highly appreciate your selfless support throughout the years. Thank you,” reads a post on Facebook in honour of the outgoing Lucia Marais. Known affectionately by friends, family and library patrons as Loekie, the community thought it fitting to show Marais how valued she is and that her time at the library will not be forgotten. PHOTO: FACEBOOK
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t’s my matric ball!” she could be heard exclaiming throughout the day, unable to control her excitement for what the night would hold. And for Jade Paulse, a community of kindhearted and generous individuals had pulled
together to give her a night she truly would remember. Jade (18) from Retreat was born with Down Syndrome. She attends the Glenbridge School in Wynberg and is one of a small group of less than 10 who will be leaving school this year. Her mother, Arlene, says at the beginning of the year they were informed there would be no matric ball this year due to Covid-19.
“Just three weeks Moosa and her nails ago they told us there done by Monique. Jade would be a matric ball. also had a perfume Without the help I sponsored by Rushana would not have been Meyer Du Toit of Youghable to give this to azi SA and her brows her,” says Arlene. threaded by Brow Me. “Aasiyah Adams, Even her hair and who helped coordimake-up were cared for nate the event, and I by Jasmin Baderoen of worked together and I the salon Style Me always said one day Grand and stylist and she would plan my make-up artist Nathan daughter’s matric ball Kennedy and here we are.” Saadieqah Goliath Jade could not wait did the decor but the to put on her specially highlight of the evening made dress and glitfor jade was the roaring tering shoes for the classic Mustang sponevening. She had pracsored by local entrepretised her dance moves neurs Naeem and Razto “Wikkel Wikkel” aan Dadabhay. Aasiyah and “Jerusalema”, also thanked Fatima ready to dance the Razzak for her cash donight away. nation. Jade dressed in her baby blue gown in “I have my poses front of the classic Mustang which “It was not big compaand I am going to ensured she arrived in style. PHOTO: nies who offered to help, dance,” she says to SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS it was small, small busiPeople’s Post. “It’s my nesses,” says Aasiyah. night.” “My shout-outs go out to the most amazing Baby blue is her favourite colour and Jade souls; thanks for making Jades night memoloves to dance. Her dream after leaving rable, may your efforts be rewarded and may school is to be a dancer. Aasiyah says they your business grow from strength to are seeking assistance with a dance school strength.” for her. Her post was shared on social media more Local Mitchell’s Plain dress maker Moer- than 1 000 times and by the morning of the ieda made her dress, Abaguquli, Igsaan and event on Friday 27 November, sponsors were Omar Dick for drone videography, Basier still calling to assist. Elmie of UtopiaCPT sponsored her shoes, “I cannot thank all the sponsors enough. Ruschda Petersen of the Twistee Lady made There are still good people in this world. I platters and Anthea Pearce from Baked by have prayed to God that you all must be blessAnthea supplied a cake platter. ed and that your businesses must prosper,” More platters were supplied by Shane says Arlene.
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of safety. . Get together the important things you would need to leave, such as documents, clothing, medications, some money and a phone, if possible. . Prepare yourself mentally and put your plan into action. According to Laskey, often social support, counselling or even in-patient mental health care may be helpful in addressing some of the barriers to leaving an abusive home. Therapy, she says, can provide a valuable external perspective. “Once you are in a place of safety you can take the time to mourn and grieve as part of processing all the emotions that come with making such an important change in your life,” she says. Dr Sandile Mhlongo, director of Akeso, encourages every person to reflect on ways to support those facing or healing from gender-based violence (GBV) in their own communities. “This year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children has a further chilling significance with the increase of domestic violence reported since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Many of the societal problems we face have a direct impact on our mental health and well-being; this awareness, seeking help and taking charge of your life is an important starting point towards healing,” he says. Mhlongo says it is incumbent upon all of us to take action against any form of GBV and violence perpetrated against children. “Do not turn a blind eye to the signs of abuse and violence against women and children.” He adds: “Be honest with yourself and others about harmful and destructive behaviours, including substance use, and if these are affecting your life and relationships, seek personal help before the problem escalates further.”
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Beaches retain Blue Flag Blue Flags have been hoisted and will waft in the wind at 10 local beaches for the summer season. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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en local beaches will once again retain their Blue Flag status for the 2020/2021 season. The beaches qualified for the status out of the pool submitted for accreditation by the City of Cape Town. Strandfontein, Mnandi, Camp’s Bay, Clifton fourth beach, Fish Hoek, Llandudno, Muizenberg, Melkbosstrand, Bikini Beach in Gordon’s Bay and Silwerstroom hold the prestigious status determined by 33 qualifying criteria. Blue Flag status is awarded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) and means the beach meets international standards. Flags have already been hoisted at the qualifying beaches. On a visit to Strandfontein beach following the announcement, People’s Post spoke to bathers soaking up the sun. Paul Jeremy Otto says he was unaware of the significance of the status. “I have been coming to this beach all my life. We don’t have pools in our yards and before there was public pools, there was the beach. I don’t know what the Blue Flag thing
is. I never even saw this before,” he says. Many other bathers agreed with Otto that they were unaware of the status or its significance. After discussing some of the criteria for the status, Marcelene Jacobs says the beach does not always meet some of the criteria stated. “So safety and cleanliness are two of the main things it needs to meet. In December this beach is a mess. I feel so bad when people need to clean up after others. This is on all the beaches. People don’t appreciate what its like to have beaches this close to us. Ask those who live in Joburg,” she says. “But if Strandfontein can get this acknowledgment along with some of the posh and popular beaches like Fish Hoek and Clifton, then it is a good thing.” Following a national audit of beaches submitted for assessment by each local municipality, Wessa used 33 criteria to determine if each beach meets the level of service excellence required for Blue Flag recognition. Each beach is measured in four categories: environmental education and awareness, water quality, environmental management, and safety services.
The individual criteria allow for an indepth analysis of a variety of areas of competence, which include universal access (for the disabled, elderly and mothers with young children), control of domestic animals (such as dogs on beaches), availability of interpretive signage and effective waste management. “The City is pleased to once again receive this recognition. Being able to retain the status of all 10 Blue Flag beaches can be attributed to the work of our environmental staff, who have ensured the quality and cleanliness of these beaches have been consistently maintained. These spaces are especially important as we head into the summer months, enabling residents to enjoy nature and the ocean, while being able to safely social distance in line with Covid-19 regulations,” says mayor Dan Plato in a statement. The Blue Flag Season will run until Sunday 31 January next year for Bikini Beach, Clifton Fourth beach, Fish Hoek, Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Mnandi and Silwerstroom. Camps Bay, Muizenberg and Strandfontein will have an extended season until Wednesday 31 March.
Keep safe when cooling off at beaches With beaches along the Western . Stay hydrated. Watch out for Cape coastlines becoming increassigns of dehydration such as red, ingly popular as the year draws to dry skin, rapid/weak pulse and a close, residents are urged to pracrapid, shallow breathing. tice caution when bathing. . Don’t drink alcohol before “Beaches are popular places to you swim as this impairs your spend time with family and friends judgement. in the outdoors and to enjoy the . Don’t dive into unfamiliar wasummer weather. After months of ter as there may be rocks or other restricted movement, it is expected dangers. that more people will flock to the What to do when you get caught City’s beaches this summer,” says in a rip current: Mayco member for community ser. Don’t panic. vices, Zahid Badroodien. . Don’t try to swim straight “Western Cape premier Alan back to the shore against the curWinde has also announced the rerent as this will exhaust you. surgence of Covid-19 in the Cape . Try to tread water or turn on Town metropole which will impact your back and float (rip tides get on the summer season.” weaker as they go further out). He adds that beach safety is key to Residents are urged to swim where lifeguards are on . Raise one arm in the air and PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS wave for help to alert people on the incident-free festivities. “I urge all duty. residents to adhere to the safety regbeach that you are in trouble. ulations when they are at our beaches and Safety on beaches is paramount and the . Swim parallel to the beach, out of the pools. City would like to make beachgoers aware current, and then use waves to help you “We are also extremely proud that 10 of of the following beach safety tips: get back to the beach. the City’s beaches once again ticked all . Make sure you know how to swim beThe City urges visitors to the beach to the boxes and will be flying the flag of ex- fore swimming in the sea. only swim where and when lifeguards are cellence,” Badroodien says, in reference . Identify an easy-to-find place where on duty, between their red and yellow to the Blue Flag status awarded to some you can meet if anyone gets lost or sepa- flags designating safe bathing areas and of Cape Town’s beaches. rated from the group. adhere to all safety protocols.
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he year 2020 was one many had looked forward to, with hope and big aspirations. Nothing could have prepared any of us for what it turned out to be. For those who may not already know, it also affected our print and distribution orders, with things returning to normal later in the year. It was not a year we were expecting. But triumphs still prevailed and we continue to bring you local news that matters. As this is our final edition for the year 2020, we look back at some of the highs and lows the year had to offer. People’s Post will be back on the streets on Tuesday 12 January when we look forward to bringing you the best local news. Until then, festive greetings to you and your families. Stay safe and continue to mask up.
JANUARY: CCTV cameras were installed in Ocean View, a community with a high incidence of crime, to allow for the monitoring of the neighbourhood and to bring criminals to justice.
MARCH: The implications of the impending lockdown came under the spotlight as community organisations and big businesses came together to feed the masses and provide support during a time when many began to lose their jobs and livelihoods, and many were forced to close their businesses. All spheres of the economy felt the effects of the lockdown.
FEBRUARY: The bodies of three Vrygrond residents were burnt in an act of ‘mob justice’. The videos of the vicious attack were circulated on social media. Local residents were up in arms and concerned for their own safety.
APRIL: We saw the increase in concern over transmissions, the controversial establishment of the homeless shelter at Strandfontein sports complex and the increased efforts by essential staff to help implement testing and Covid-19 protocols. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
JULY: The Strandfontein Desalination plant was decommissioned, MAY: There were increased efforts from residents and organisations to assist essential workers on the front line, we discussed woes surrounding alcohol in sanitisers, vaccination trials began at hospitals, nurses spoke out on being on the front lines and lockdown started to take its toll on readers. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
we spoke about the importance of father figures in developing children and the impact Covid-19 has had on delivery of municipal services, especially refuse collection. It was however, a time when communities stood together to deliver hunger relief. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
AUGUST: Some of the iconic huts at St James beach were gutted in a fire – an act of vandalism – the City of Cape Town said, which will cost them in the region of R300 000 to repair.
SEPTEMBER: Outrage over the relocation of Kataza continued for months as Tokai and False Bay residents took on the City of Cape Town and the baboon management agency to return the male baboon to his Slangkop troop.
JUNE: Liquor and fastfoods were all everyone was talking about, as level four of lockdown saw the return of liquor sales. We also saw the dangers of consuming home-made liquor, discussed the unregulated use of thermometers, school safety as learners returned and new measures for driver’s licence tests. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
OCTOBER: Ocean View residents protested against the City of Cape Town’s Dido Valley housing development, claiming the housing database was not being correctly used to effect restitution to those affected by the Group Areas Act forced removals.
NOVEMBER: A nurdle spillage had and still has residents of coastal towns doing their bit to reduce the impact of the micro-plastics on the environment by picking up as many as they can. The source of the spillage is still unknown.
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n an effort to reduce the spread of Covid19 in the metro, the City of Cape Town has decided to postpone all City-run summer markets. These include the much loved Cape Town Summer Market that has been consistently held annually over the last two decades. According to the City, hosting such events would potentially compromise the Disaster Risk Management regulations and the lives of the people. It would also not be economically feasible for vendors, given the limited number of people allowed to attend big events. “The Cape Town Summer Market, which is most popular, usually attracts an estimated 5 000 people per night during the five hours of operation. In addition to the health and safety priorities, which require us to limit the number of visitors to the 500 person capacity, and which in-
cludes all operational staff, vendors and visitors, it would also not be economically feasible for vendors as it would limit financial gains for the participants,” says mayor Dan Plato. Mayco member for urban management Grant Twigg added: “The City has taken into consideration the socio-economic impact that the postponement of the markets will have on its residents. However, we have had to take into consideration the possible impact on the health of residents as well as the health care system in general. The summer markets have the potential to be super spreader events. A single super spreader event will have a much bigger impact on the economy of the City of Cape Town and we have had to make this tough call to postpone the summer markets and make responsible decisions to protect our people from this deadly pandemic.”
What you should do during mall robbery As we approach the busy retail and festive seasons, the risk of mall robberies increase. Knowing what to do in the event of a mall robbery could save your life. This is the view of Charnel Hattingh, head of marketing and communications at Fidelity Services group. “The golden rule if you are caught in the middle of a heist is to stay calm,” says Hattingh. Customers need to remain vigilant at all times and should always be on the lookout for any suspicious activities and be aware of the people around them. Fidelity provides the following advice. If you are in the store that is being robbed: . Co-operate with robbers for your own safety. Listen to their instructions closely and follow their instructions. . Try and keep as calm as possible. Everyone reacts in a different way, but try and breathe deeply until help arrives. . Do not use your cellphone while the robbery is in process. . Immediately try and find a sheltered spot and keep low on the ground. . Take note of the assailants to pass information on to the authorities, for example, what they were wearing, any distinctive clothes, markings and jewellery. Try and re-
member what they look like, for example, height and weight. . Ensure your children are kept close to you at all times. Do not let children wander off while you are shopping. . Do not shop with large amounts of cash or valuables. If you are not in the store being robbed: . Speak with the store personnel to firstly close the roller shutter doors and move to the back of the store, out of sight. This is standard procedure in many malls. . Try and find a store closest to you and secure yourself as described above. . Do not try and exit via the standard entry and exit points as these are the same points the robbers will be using. Many malls now have standard operating procedures to lock down the mall. Hattingh says crime is becoming more sophisticated, with inside information playing an increasingly prominent role. “Whether you were in the store being robbed, or just witnessed the incident in the centre, you should seek counselling, regardless of how you might feel. It often takes some time to experience and deal with the posttraumatic stress following such robberies,” she concludes.
Nature reserve braai and picnic spots implement limits With the festive season providing the perfect braai weather, it’s no secret that holidaymakers will be heading out to the nature reserves’ public braai facilities in their numbers. The City of Cape Town has therefore decided to limit the number of visitors to picnic spots and braai areas in its nature reserves over the festive season. “This is to ensure we comply with the health and safety protocols required to limit the spread of the pandemic, and to protect our visitors and staff as far as possible,” says the City’s Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt. “We are very aware of how much residents value the nature reserves – we have seen this appreciation in the increase in visitor numbers since the easing of the lockdown restrictions a few months ago. We keep on welcoming visitors,” she adds, urging residents to make use of the reserves to find solitude and find refuge during this unnerving time. But these gatherings will have to be done responsibly and at 50% capacity. “Those wanting to have a picnic in a reserve are advised to please adhere to the restrictions, should they arrive at their destination and the picnic or braai area cannot hold any more people at a safe social distance,” Nieuwoudt says. Apart from the normal activities such as hiking and water activities, some reserves have picnic and braai areas where visitors can relax and socialise with friends and family in nature.
The seven reserves with picnic and braai facilities are Helderberg Nature Reserve, False Bay Nature Reserve, Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Table Bay Nature Reserve, Durbanville Nature Reserve and Bracken Nature Reserve. The restriction on the number of visitors at picnic and braai areas will apply as follows, until further notice: . As and when needed, depending on the number of visitors. . In accordance with the Covid-19 health and safety protocols. . Visitors are also reminded that no alcohol is allowed in the City’s nature reserves, with the exception of pre-approved events. . Visitor numbers per event, or film shoot, or hall booking will have to comply with Covid-19 lockdown regulations. Other areas in the nature reserves, including the hiking trails and open waterbodies, will be accessible as per normal on condition that visitors comply with the Covid-19 health and safety protocols, and other reserve rules. “The threat of the Covid-19 pandemic is still with us, but we can turn the tide when we take responsibility and change our behaviour. We simply cannot afford another hard lockdown, but the good news is we can avoid this if we all follow the golden rules by sanitising or washing our hands often, avoid touching our faces and common surfaces, staying home when we are feeling sick, by always wearing a mask when in public and avoiding crowded spaces,” says Nieuwoudt.
Secure your home this holiday season December is a time to rest, recharge and to spend time with loved ones. This is true for most years, and perhaps even more so considering the unusual year we have all been through. “We all thoroughly deserve the time to relax with our friends and families. If we remember a few basic security measures, we can make a big difference towards enjoying this time of year in safety,” says Charnel Hattingh, head of marketing and communications for Fidelity ADT. The first and most important step to take, she says, is to regularly test your alarm. It is also a good idea to let your security company know what your holiday plans are and how best to get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. Here are additional security tips for holidaymakers to make sure their residential property is protected and safe: . Cut back any bushes or trees that may
offer easy access over walls or gates to your property, or provide places for criminals to hide. . Inform your neighbours and neighbourhood watch of your holiday plans so that they can keep an eye on your property. . If hiring a house-sitter, ensure that you teach them how to use your alarm system correctly. . If you don’t have a house-sitter, ask a neighbour or a friend to turn on lights occasionally so that there is a sense that someone is around. If this is not possible, consider putting your outside lights on a timer. . Double-check that you have locked and secured all windows and doors before leaving home. “We also recommend that people be careful and discreet about packing for a long journey and to not give any indication that your home might be unattended for an extended period of time,” says Hattingh.
Scuba Claus to surface at the aquarium this festive season The Two Oceans Aquarium welcomes this festive season with extended hours, underwater fun and a great competition. From Saturday 26 December to Sunday 10 January, it will extend its opening hours and will welcome visitors from 09:00 until 19:00. Those who visit the aquarium between toioday, Tuesday 15, and Thursday 24 December will stand a chance to win an aquarium annual membership daily. Membership to the aquarium allows for unlimited visits during the year of the membership, discounts at the Aquarium Gift Shop and Bootlegger Coffee Company, as well as exclusive members-only events. During the festive season, the aquarium will continue to keep strict Covid-19 protocols in place. It advises tourists and day trippers to visit during the traditional “low tide” period, before the usual marked increase in visitors from Saturday 26 December. Early-morning or late-afternoon visits are also recommended. The aquarium’s mascots will roam throughout the galleries, making for great
photo opportunities, while Scuba Claus has been called out of hibernation to make some guest appearances in the I&J Ocean Exhibit. Visitors are encouraged to tag the aquarium’s social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in their photos. Although the events of this past year have forced everyone to re-evaluate how they will spend their festive season, this has not changed the fact that the aquarium has always been a place of great exploration and discovery. In November, the aquarium celebrated its 25th year as a Cape Town icon, and during this time it has proudly showcased to, and educated its visitors about, the marine life found off the southern African coast. From the popular large exhibits – the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit, the I&J Ocean Exhibit and the Kelp Forest Exhibit – to the penguins, seahorses and a myriad of other animals, the aquarium has been a place of wonder for many. Details on how to enter the competition to win an aquarium annual membership will be available when visiting the aquarium between 15 and 24 December.
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Change lifestyle to save your life SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ith society’s everlasting obsession with losing weight, we have all become familiar with at least one swing diet. But, how many are actually succeeding or trying to get their health back on track? Obesity and weight could have a serious impact on your health with increased risk of an early death. The World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasises that obesity is becoming a major health problem in many developing countries, particularly in adult women. And it is associated with increasing risk of developing hypertension, coronary heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. For Mavis Williams from Lotus River, her battle with weight started in her teens. “I don’t remember ever being skinny. I was the chubby child,” she says. In her adult life, she tipped the scales at 170kg. “I was eating a lot of the wrong stuff. The heavier I got, the lazier I was to actually get up and cook, so it was a cycle that never stopped. Eating quick food all day,” she says. After being diagnosed with diabetes, heart problems, high cholesterol and increasing pain in her legs, Williams has started a journey of weight-loss. “I was told lose weight or die. I am only 38 and I may not even see 40, so I am working on this now,” she says. But poor nutrition cannot only be a con-
tributor to obesity, health officials say. Grassy Park resident Martin van Gee has been living with diabetes for 36 years. He experienced first-hand the impact nutritional changes can make to better one’s health. “To be honest, my diagnosis did not come as a shock, I used to consume six to seven 500ml bottles of Coca-Cola a day. I was always trying to quench my excessive thirst.” A former drug addict, his addiction with drinking was difficult. “I knew if I could overcome my drug addiction, I can give up drinking.” After receiving his diagnoses, Van Gee had to adjust his diet. At the time of his diagnosis, Van Gee was told by the doctors that he was very sick. He was given a letter for admission to hospital, and swiftly ended up in a ward with multiple drips. He was told by the doctor he had diabetes. “I had to change many things and I firmly believe that it is an illness that you as a patient can control. This includes cutting out smoking and drinking. I was very positive about changing my lifestyle to improve my health.” According to the Western Cape Department of Health, many communities in the province struggle with health challenges, exacerbated by malnutrition and obesity. A malnutrition pattern is predominantly characterised by undernutrition in children, whereas in adults, ever-increasing obesity is found, says the department.
Williams says as children, they were never taught about healthy food. “Growing up, we ate what our parents could afford. It was challenging and we could not complain about what was put in front of us,” she says. “As an adult, we try to forget about the struggle and spoil ourselves with takeouts and fatty foods. I don’t have any children, but they would have been fat too; the way we used to eat.” For Williams, the transition has been hard. She says the stigma faced at gyms has seen her exercise at home to Youtube videos. “I still struggle with my diet, eating salads and boiled stuff is not as enjoyable as a burger. But I have already lost 18kg and that is helping me to stay on track,” she says. With his success, Van Gee encourages and motivates other chronic patients about diet and healthy habits. “When you drink alcohol and smoke, it makes your chronic condition worse, and therefore becomes more challenging to control conditions such as mine, which is diabetes. I used to smoke 50 cigarettes a day but cut it out. I can’t tell any person what to do, but I speak from my heart – I would love to meet any patient and share my experiences with them. Changing my lifestyle saved my life,” he says. Jeannine Subramoney, a dietician working at Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis for the past eight years, helps patients to make lifestyle changes that will work for them.
Study explores pregnancy, obesity and HIV A new birth cohort study to examine obesity in pregnant women living with HIV, as well as their children, has secured the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) division of epidemiology and biostatistics a R120 million grant from the United States National Institutes of Health (USNIH). UCT joins an international consortium which includes Columbia University and Northwestern University in the United States of America (USA). This study has been positioned in South Africa because of the high burden of both HIV and obesity, including during pregnancy. “This condition links together many noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes,
hypertension and heart disease. Levels of obesity in adults and children in South Africa are increasing, presenting a major threat to public health over future decades,” said Professor Landon Myer, the head of the school of public health and family medicine (SPHFM) at UCT’s faculty of health sciences. In many parts of SA, more than 20% of pregnant women are obese. Meanwhile, HIV’s burden on the country places it at the centre of that global epidemic, with a record 7.7 million people living with the virus. The prevalence of HIV in SA sits at 20.4% among people between 15 and 49 years old, according to a 2018 UNAIDS report. The double threat of HIV and obesity fac-
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She gives the following tips to improve your health: . Start with a glass of water when waking up (before coffee) and a glass of water with supper. Often when your body is dehydrated, you will get headaches and feel hungry. If you feel like snacking, drink a glass of water – often we feel like eating when we are actually thirsty. . Replace white bread with brown or wholegrain bread, as it keeps you fuller for longer. Add a protein, such as peanut butter (no jam), boiled egg, or tuna instead of meat spreads or sandwich spread. . Replace half of the rice on your plate with lentils or beans. . Instead of having two starches at a time, such as rice and potatoes, try to eat only one. . Make raw vegetables part of your plate, such as raw carrots. . Children do what the parents/caregivers do. Break the vicious cycles of obesity and lifestyle disease by eating healthier as a family. . Reduce your sugar intake by only adding one teaspoon of sugar in your tea or coffee. . You can still have a treat. Have a set day in the week on which you will eat a luxury food item such as a pie, sweets, chips or have a cooldrink. . Don’t reward your children with a food item. Rather read them a story or let them choose a family activity. The focus of Orchid will be on Cape Town’s Klipfontein-Mitchell’s Plain sub-district. “We have been working with colleagues in Gugulethu, Mitchell’s Plain and nearby communities for more than a decade on maternal and child health research, and this work will build on that partnership,” said Myer. Dr Hlengiwe Madlala, a co-investigator and Orchid project manager, recently documented the high levels of obesity in pregnant women in Cape Town. Researchers found that while there is a high prevalence of HIV in pregnancy, the risk of obesity is not affected by HIV infection. This gives rise to critical and complicated questions around the implications of obesity and HIV when combined during pregnancy.
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he Baxter Theatre has suspended per- theatre and to artists. However, we must do formances from Saturday 19 December what we can to help mitigate the risk of to end January next year as part of its com- spreading the virus. When looking at the mitment to curb the current pattern of inrapid spread of Covidcreased infections in this 19 in the province. established resurgence, we Productions which have no choice, and keeping are impacted include our spaces and public safe is Living Coloured, Lotimperative.” tering on Lockdown Patrons who have booked and From Koe’siestes to for Living Coloured and LotKneidlach – With Kids! tering on Lockdown beyond Yusuf Daniels’s LivSaturday are encouraged to ing Coloured, adapted change their tickets for an by Daniel Mphilo Richearlier performance before ards and directed by this date. This can be done Loukmaan Adams; and directly through WebtickMarc Lottering’s Lotets by requesting a refund tering on Lockdown and rebooking for a differwill now end on Saturent date. day. To get a refund, patrons Chantal Stanfield’s can log in to their WebtickFrom Koe’siestes to ets (www.webtickets.co.za) Kneidlach – With Kids!, profile, click on “My Tickwhich was due to start ets”, then select the option on Tuesday 22 Decem“Refund Tickets” next to ber, has been cancelled their ticket for the respecand is planned to retive show booked. turn some time next If payment was made via year. “I would like Pick n Pay or an electronic nothing more than to fund transfer (EFT), follow stand on the Baxter the prompts to enter bankstage and entertain my Marc Lottering in Lottering on ing details and receive a fans,” says Lottering. Lockdown. The show will only run confirmation email. “But right now, it’s until 19 December. At the start of lockdown, PHOTO: LINDSEY APPOLIS the Baxter launched a finanmore important for all of us to do the right cial sustainability drive thing and keep each other alive.” called the Baxter Coffee Angels campaign. Lara Foot, Baxter CEO and artistic direct- Patrons, theatre and arts lovers can donate or, says this was not an easy decision. “As R30 a month (the price of a cup of coffee), it is, we were closed for seven months of or more, to ensure the theatre’s sustainabil2020, with a massive loss of income to the ity by going to www.baxter.co.za.
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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Annual endurance event a success D
espite the issues caused by Covid-19 restrictions, the Livingstone Baths eighthour endurance race for lightweight motorcycles at Killarney International Raceway’s Karting Circuit on Saturday 12 December was one of the most successful in the 38year history of this iconic annual event. Conditions were perfect, with bright sunshine and a light south-easterly wind, and the circuit itself was clean and stayed that way throughout the event. Despite the usual crashes – dozens of them – just one rider required hospital treatment (and he was back before the end of the race) and only three short safety-bike periods interrupted eight hours of dynamic racing, filled with epic comebacks, dramatic changes of fortune and heart-warming camaraderie. International SuperStock star David “McFlash” McFadden put the Honda CBR150 of pre-race favourites Team RST, led by British rider Jonny Towers and including Kewyn Snyman and short-circuit hotshot Jason Linaker, on pole with a 48.780 second qualifying lap. Van der Walt got the best of the traditional Le Mans start and grabbed the early lead with McFadden all over him like a cheap suit, followed by the Team HSC CBR150 shared by Nicholas Hutchings, Franco Flach, Max Mandix and Abigail Bosson (one of only two ladies in the race) and Michael White on the Team 60 machine. White, however, set off like a man on a mission. He passed Hutchings for third on the third lap, took second from McFadden on lap eight and was reeling in the leader when he threw it away big time in the Pits Esses on lap 14, changing the entire shape of the race after only 11 minutes. In addition to the usual handlebar and footpeg damage, for which the team were well prepared, the Team 60 CBR150 bent its front suspension in the crash, forcing crew chief Allan Westman to rush home and fetch a spare set of forks from another bike. All in all, White’s mishap cost them almost an hour and a half and they rejoined stone last, 100
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had dropped five places, moving HSC up to third. At the end of the fifth hour Powerflow were down in eighth on 316 laps, behind Jack Hammer’s (323 laps), the No. 49 CBR150 of Andre Calvert, Michael Wahl and Derek Davids (324), Team 111 (324), Team No Rush (325), HSC (328), IMI (334) and RST on 341 laps. Just before the six-hour mark, HSC briefly surrendered third to Team 111 as they pitted with mechanical gremlins, but on the hour they were back on track for a podium finish with 394 laps completed to IMI’s 404 and RST’s 411. Team 60, however, still 93 laps in arrears, was causing all sorts of excitement
as they outpaced everybody else, setting a new ultimate lap record for this circuit of 48.023 seconds during the sixth hour. The final hour saw IMI make up three laps, cutting RST’s lead from 14 laps to 11, with HSC’s Nicholas Hutchings riding the final stint, seven laps further adrift. The honours of the day went to RST as team principal Jonny Towers took the flag after a near-record 551 laps in eight dramatic hours. Second were hard-working IMI on 540 laps with HSC third on 529 and making history as the first team in the 38 year history of this endurance classic to put a lady on the podium – Abigail Bosson, 15-year-old daughter of legendary racer and exhaust designer, the late Chris Bosson. Team 111 finished fourth on 523 laps, just 11 seconds ahead of the Team No Rush veterans, who recorded their best tally ever for this event, and 38 seconds ahead of the Jack Hammer’s riders, who hadn’t spoken to each other all day since one or other of them was always out on track. Powerflow finished seventh on 518 laps, well ahead of Hillbilly Racing (Peter Hill, Mitch Robinson, Jacques Ackerman and Robin de Vos) on 506, Team 111 on 505 and Team 11 (Raymond Alexander, Juan Coetzee, Wynand Donaggi and Anton van Wyk) on 504. The leading two-stroke machine was the Yamaha TXZR85 of Juan Liebenberg, Tiaan Terblanche and Andrew Liebenberg, 16th overall on 448 laps after a late stop to MacGyver a broken gear linkage. The only other two-stroke, the Yamaha YZ85 motocrosser of Brad Fenner, Kyle Hallick and David Vismer, seized during the first hour, dropped right out of the results as the crew rebuilt the engine using parts from a spare motor and fought its way back to 18th overall on 404 laps. But perhaps the most surprising result was that after eight hours of flat-out racing, crashing, bashing and breaking, all 20 starters were still running at the end.
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ast week, about 45 Ocean View children received a “Sporting Chance” to improve their soccer skills and simply enjoy themselves without worrying about the Covid-19 pandemic. The organiser and coordinator of several mass-participation events for Ocean View Shirley Botes, from Sporting Chance, says without the contribution from the ward councillor, there would not have been a soccer development clinic to enjoy. “I’m so glad that it went ahead; you must have been a bit worried,” said Simon Liell-Cock, councillor for ward 61, to Botes at the Ocean View multi-purpose centre where the event took place. Botes responded: “If it wasn’t for you, it wouldn’t have been possible. You reacted, you didn’t hesitate, so thank you so much.” The event almost didn’t go ahead after organisers ran into financial difficulties shortly before the start of the clinic. To Botes’s surprise, Liell-Cock took it upon himself to pay for the use of the field at which
the clinic took place, out of his own pocket. With the field cost covered and Sporting Chance, along with their partners, having covered the coaching clinic and equipment, the three-day soccer development event took place from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 December. “The aim of the coaching clinic is to pass on sports skills while giving the children a much-needed ‘after-school’ activity and keeping them fit and healthy during a challenging time,” says Natalie Pollock, general manager at Sporting Chance. Pollock says that, during this time, they usually host mass participation sports like street soccer or Calypso cricket but this smaller clinic was just as important to bring sports to the children who probably haven’t enjoyed many sporting activities during the year. “The benefits for children engaging in sport and physical activity go far beyond the physical; it has a positive impact mentally, emotionally and socially. During this time of Covid-19 pandemic, it’s even more important to stay fit and the coaching clinic maintains safety protocols, while giving these sport-mad children the platform to
Chesre Goliath saves a ball from Craig Cloete during drills. have fun and showcase their skills,” she adds. Sporting Chance would like to thank their funding partners: Sportsmans Warehouse and product partners Food Lover’s Market, Bold Gear, Coca-Cola Peninsula
Beverages, as well as Opal Sports “for making the coaching clinic possible and ensuring it was a special three days for the children as they head into what will be a different festive season”. In a community where antisocial
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activities infiltrate the daily lives of the youth, Botes, Pollock and Liell-Cock agree this is an initiative that can keep children off the streets and which requires discussions about the longevity of the programmes.
Leah Daniels makes an impressive shot at goals, past Chesre Goliath.
Children practice drills and improve their skills at the three-day coaching clinic.
Leah Daniels shows her skill at during the soccer clinic.
Children enjoy some much-need ‘after-school’ activity.