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Stakeholders show their commitment to the improvement of tourism in the far south; supporting the Southern Train Experiences pilot project.

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Encouraging tourists to visit the Cape RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

et South and Metrorail have taken their partnership one step further, now looking to offer tourists an all-encompassing far south walking tour as part of a new tourism project. This project, titled Southern Train Experiences, is intended to begin early next year should all approvals be confirmed. Director of Get South, a marketing platform for the deep south, Daniel Blaauw explains that partnering with Metrorail and other stakeholders on this project is important if the rail is to be used for tourism and economic growth. “One of our obvious assets in the South is the train line that runs along the coast from

Muizenberg to Simon’s Town – one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Currently, it is poorly utilised, and for years people have complained about it. We wanted to start making Metrorail aware of the potential of this train line,” he says. Blaauw explains that the project hopes to set up rail access for tourists to the towns in the South, by giving them easy access to travel products. “We want to train tour guides to be able to collect tourists at Cape Town train station, and do excursions with them in the South by train; completing the Walking Tours in the towns. This provides guests with a secure experience and tour guides with an easy start in guiding – without the high costs of having to buy and register a vehicle.” This means tourists will be connected

from the city to the south via rail, meet with a walking tour guide at one of the stations, learn the history of the area and be exposed to authentic local experiences. The project will be piloted in Muizenberg, where, Blaauw says, tourists will be able to connect with the community and 350 years of rich history. But, he notes: “Challenges within Metrorail, as well as the government’s reluctance or inability to support initiatives like this make it difficult to get it through the gate.” Should all the necessary permissions be granted, he foresees that the Southern Train Experiences will be a hit with tourists. “Foreign tourists are familiar with travelling by train in their own countries. This kind of experience makes sense for them.” Keith Edwards, marketing and communi-

cation officer for Metrorail’s rail tourism division, says, a few years ago, they had begun to focus on tourists; introducing the tourist pass. The R35 one-day ticket and R55 two-day ticket allow visitors to hop on and off at seven participating stations, to boost Metrorail’s off-peak travel on the southern line. However, he adds that the Southern Train Experiences initiative with Get South will expand on these offerings. “Muizenberg has more to bargain with than just surfing and I think that it’s high time to invest in other areas. “I believe that the project can only enhance our efforts to offer the visitor more unique experiences. We are of the opinion that it will increase usage of train travel and, hopefully, even encourage the domestic visitor to explore this option,” he adds.

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Get ready for race day SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

T People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. FALSE BAY 30 972 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.

housands of runners from across the Cape and the broader South Africa will descend on the Rocklands Sports Field for the start of the 2019 JP21 Mitchell’s Plain Titans race on Saturday 23 November. With its start line just outside Glendale High School, the race will take runners on a scenic route around the coastline before heading back to the sports field where families, communities and runners will meet in a festive atmosphere in the spirit of community building. Online entries closed on Sunday 17 November but manual entries remain open

on race day and Friday 22 November. Come Saturday, a hive of excitement awaits the avid and professional runners alike who come from far and wide to enjoy the race. The race forms part of the Coca-Cola League. For the 12th consecutive year, the race will consist of a 5km, a 10km and a 21.1km race open to all ages. Partners include the City of Cape Town, African Bank, Community Chest and PPC. People’s Post is the official print media partner. Run or walk the various routes to see and learn more about the vibrancy and culture of Mitchell’s Plain. Entry fees are R110 for licenced and R170 for unlicenced runners in the 21.1km race.

Adults in the 10km race pay R70 licenced and R110 unlicenced, while juniors in the 10km pay R50 if licenced and R75 if unlicenced. Entry to the 5km fun run is R20. Race-day entries, race card and number collections will take place on Friday 22 November from 18:00 to 20:00 and on race day at 04:30 at Glendale. The 21.1km race will start at 06:00 with a cut-off time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The 10km race will start at 06:15 with a cut-off time of 2 hours and the 5km race will start at 07:30. All finishers will receive medals. There will be ample secure parking, however, runners and spectators are urged to arrive early to avoid traffic.

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FUN ON THE FARM: The Imhoff Waldorf School, which now has a new location on the corner of Slangkop and Kommetjie roads, hosted its annual family fair on Saturday 16 November. Visitors to the fair were treated to a snake show, live music and delicious treats. Other fun attractions included sumo wrestling for children, candle dipping and more. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES

CRIME WRAP Saturday 23 November V Simon’s Town: A presentation called Healthy Medicine by Dr Bernard Brom will take place at the Simon’s Town Library hall at 10:00. Dr Brom’s book, Healthy Medicine – the Philosophy and Principles of Natural Medicine, will be on sale. The cost of the presentation is R50, including refreshments. Email enquiries to heatherscott.library@gmail.com and book at the library on 021 786 1553. Sunday 24 November V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Ladies’ Choir will present an afternoon of classical and popular songs at Fish Hoek Methodist Church on 1st Avenue in Fish Hoek. Tickets available at the door.

V Ocean View: On the night of Saturday 16 November, Ocean View police’s crime prevention unit arrested five men and two women between the ages of 27 and 60 for possession of drugs. The drugs found at Ferndale Court included a security guard’s bulletproof vest, 40 mandrax tablets and 187 packets of tik. The estimated street value of the items is almost R15 000. V Overcome Heights: At about 23:20 on Thursday 14 November, Muizenberg police’s crime

prevention unit received information about drugs and firearms kept at a house. At the address they found two men; one in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Both suspects, aged 33 and 41, residents of Seawinds and Overcome Heights, were detained at Muizenberg police station. V Ocean View: On Tuesday 12 November, a 14year-old boy was arrested for being in possession of a 9mm round of ammunition and a home-made zip-gun.

Smoothing the way for ECDs A review of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) exemption criteria could see the scrapping of development charges for many of the estimated 1 400 unregistered ECDs in Cape Town. The City of Cape Town’s social development and early childhood development department is in the process of reviewing the exemption criteria for ECDs. The review pertains specifically to development charges. The once-off fee is imposed at the time of a land development application or when an application is made to change the lawful land use or zoning of a property. Experience has shown that where ECD operators convert residences into early learning spaces, many are unable to pay the development charges for rezoning etcetera and are therefore unable to register with the provincial department of Social development. The department is now proposing that this exemption be extended to ECDs with more than 35 children that can prove the joint income of parents is less than R15 000 per month. “Regulations surrounding ECDs pose many challenges for those centres located in impoverished communities and informal settlements. Many of these centres generate very little income and therefore cannot afford the costs associated with becoming reg-

istered entities. It is estimated that 1 400 unregistered ECDs operate within the City’s boundaries and many will benefit from the review of the exemption criteria,” says Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien. “Early learning plays a vital role in giving children the right start to their education journey and the City is committed to making it easier for ECDs to register so that they can have access to resources, but also be the safe spaces that children deserve.” The proposed ECD exemption criteria is available for viewing on www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay. Copies are available at subcouncil offices and City libraries Comments, input and recommendations must reach the following channels by 30 November: E-mail: Public.Participation@capetown.gov.za or Nazlie.duToit@capetown.gov.za or online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay. Written submissions must be addressed to Nazlie du Toit, manager: centralised operations, programmes and PMO, social development and early childhood development, community services and health directorate, Cape Town Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.

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Help to build a sanctuary for snakes RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

oomslang, puff adder and Cape cobra are probably not on the list of animals you’d like to find in your home; but if you did spot one, Steven Meighan is the man you’d want to call. The Glencairn resident has been known as the Venom Man for the past 20 years; learning all there is to know about snakes the world over, rescuing and rehabilitating the scaly creatures, and teaching others about the unique nature of reptiles. “When I caught my first Cape cobra, I didn’t have tools or anything. I just caught it by hand at nine years old,” said the reptile lover, fresh off a Cape cobra rescue in Noordhoek. “And when it made a hood, I realised I need to go to the library. Later on, I started keeping and breeding reptiles, and doing rescues in my spare time. Then later I carried on with the breeding and, from there, I went into the reptile business full time.” Now, in between call-outs to remove snakes from homes and live demonstrations, Meighan is working to raise money for his new Deep South Reptile Rescue Sanctuary, a reptile conservation centre. The sanctuary is being built on 2ha of land at 4 Take A Walk Close in Noordhoek. It will house rescued and domesticated snakes – one of which he currently keeps at home. Unofficially the longest snake in the world, Nagini – a reticulated python from Indonesia – is over 6m long. Meighan wants to use the sanctuary as an educational space. He teaches children at schools in underprivileged communities about snakes. “Before the sanctuary, we’ve been going out to schools. We never had a place to host

people. So, from the sanctuary, we will be able to. I want to have maybe two or three classes coming through daily and I’ll do the awareness courses there.” He also runs an advanced venomous snakehandling course, which will take place at the sanctuary once it is completed. “The course takes about two days. At first, I teach them about identification, basic first aid, do’s and don’t’s about snakes and expel myths. From there they go on to the handling.” The centre will be built to mirror various habitats of South Africa and all the snakes will be homed in their “indigenous regions”. And, with universities in Cape Town already expressing Steven Meighan demonstrates handling techniques to school children. interest, it will also give university students practical training to complete their Zoology qualifications. To get it up and running, Meighan has launched a Back-a-Buddy campaign to raise R100 000 for the sanctuary. Besides its educational purposes, the centre will also “conYOUR LOCAL FOAM EXPERTS serve our local wildlife and ecosystem” and serve as a hub from which he can do resMattresses & Foam Products cues, keeping snakes out of the homes of untrained residents. Foam Cut to Size V Support Meighan by donating to his campaign: Replace Couch Cushions https://bit.ly/35101K9 or visit his website: https:// stevevenomman.com/ for more information. Corner Main & Avon Roads, Diep River

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Knives will always be part of our lives BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind

e was just nine years old when his father bought him his first knife, and ever since Rick Afonso has had a love affair with knives. Afonso, from Fish Hoek, is the chair of the Cape Knifemakers Guild, who is hosting its annual show on 22 and 23 November. “Since I got my first knife, a Swiss army knife, I have always had a knife with me. I used my knife as a tool to cut everything. I spent some time on a farm and there was always something that needed cutting, so a knife became a constant,” says Afonso. When he was 16 he went to a gun show in Johannesburg with his father and his passion for knives was further established. “At the gun show there was a stand with custom knives. Comparing the knives I owned with those knives was like comparing a Toyota with a Ferrari. I then decided to teach myself the art of knifemaking. It was the beginning of the internet so I mostly used books to teach myself. I have only done one formal course,” he says. According to him, television programmes like Forged in Fire definitely help make knifemaking more popular. Rick Afonso

“We have noticed an increase in people showing an interest in the art of knifemaking, so programmes like those are welcomed,” says Afonso. “On the negative side it shows only a little bit of what knifemaking is about. There are processes that are not shown because it doesn’t make for good television. This gives viewers the idea that in order to make a good knife takes an hour. I am not saying that you cannot make a knife in an hour, but the real artworks take days, weeks or even months,” he adds. He reckons that knifemaking will be around for a long time. “Knives are probably the first tools men used. Even if it was a piece of rock that was sharpened, it was a knife. In ancient times knives were used for war and to cut things; and today still we are using knives for cutting, even though we don’t use it for killing. The ideals for the guild are those of perfection through work, skill through learning, and fellowship through generosity, where we are able to create a knife of the highest order of craftsmanship from a piece of blank steel,” says Afonso. The show will take place at the Jansen Hall, Jansen Road, Milnerton. V For more information on the guild and the knives their members make please visit capeknifemakersguild.com and find them on Facebook @CapeKnifemakersGuild.

Matthew Mole to share new music with fans at Parklife RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Having released his new album, Ghost, on Thursday 14 November, Matthew Mole is excited to bring his new music to fans at Parklife: Music in the Park Festival on Sunday 1 December. The musician, who hails from Fish Hoek, is no stranger to the Parklife music and food festival stage. Having drawn huge crowds to the Johannesburg and Durban legs of Matthew Mole the show, he now returns to Cape Town with the festival. He says he is eager to show the crowds what his new album has to offer. “I’m super honoured to be at another one. I’ve got a whole bunch of new plans for the live set. All the quirks will be ironed out before the show and it will be the first time playing this new set in Cape Town,” says Matthew. He adds: “Most of the prep for these upcoming shows is making sure that the new songs are flowing amazingly in the live set. I can’t wait to try out all of these new songs at the shows! I’ll be playing 25% my first album, 25% my second album and 50% my newest album Ghost.” Before the release of the album, Matthew debuted his singles – Kilimanjaro, Let Me and At The Corner – which received a lot of love worldwide. As for the rest of the songs on the album, he says he can’t wait for people to hear what he’s been working

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on. “I’m super excited, but at the same time, I’m very nervous to hear everyone’s feedback. I can’t wait to hear how people are resonating with the new songs!” Parklife returns for the fourth time to Muizenberg Park in Cape Town. With a line-up of performers who include Jeremy Loops, Sean Koch, Australia’s Sons of East, the festival is sure not to disappoint holiday-makers, say festival organisers. Matthew says he is very excited to share a stage with Sons of East. “I’ve been loving their music for a while now and can’t wait to see them live for the first time!” V For more information, visit parklife.co.za

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Join knifemakers in action The annual Cape Knifemakers Guild Show is taking place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 of November at the Jansen Hall in Jansen Road, Milnerton. This year they have added a forging demonstration, taking visitors through the process of making their own knives. The Cape Knifemakers Guild, which originally started in 2008 with 9 members, was formed to cultivate one of the oldest crafts in the world – knife making. Now 11 years later, and with just under 50 members, the guild seeks to imbue the timeless ideals of knifemaking into our technological age. “The ideals for the guild are

those of perfection through work, skill through learning, and fellowship through generosity, where we are able to create a knife of the highest order of craftsmanship from a piece of blank steel,” explains Rick Afonso, chairman of the Cape Knifemakers Guild. At the show, guild members are able to showcase their designs as well as sell works to the public; and more importantly it is an opportunity for the guild to speak with the public about the art of knifemaking and hopefully encourage new members to join. V For more information visit www.capeknifemakersguild.com.

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rom Strand to Table View, the City of Cape Town has identified 12 derelict buildings to be demolished. These buildings have not been used for years. According to the City, many of these facilities were built in highly mobile dune systems and are now covered by sand. Their removal is part of the City’s efforts to revitalise the coastline and to improve Cape Town’s resilience against the impact of climate change. One such facility is located on Frank’s Beach in Simon’s Town. The ablution

facility will be demolished following the goahead for demolition by the City’s coastal management branch on Thursday 31 October. The facilities have been identified as unsafe, damaged or vandalised, and occupied illegally or used for acts of anti-social behaviour. “The buildings blemish our coastline and they pose a health and safety risk,” said Mayco member for spatial planning and environment Marian Nieuwoudt. The department will be demolishing as

many of the 12 buildings as possible in this financial year. Those that remain will be demolished after April next year as funds become available. “Given that it would cost the City nearly R170 million to replace these facilities, the department has recommended that the most sustainable and socially responsible solution would be for the City to remove them,” said Nieuwoudt. Buildings to be demolished include: . Strand Deep Blue building on Beach Road;

. Mostert’s Bay ablution facility; . Macassar Pavilion ablution facility, security kiosk and lifeguard clubhouse; . Monwabisi ablution facility and café; . Baden Powell ablution facility; . Sonwabe ablution facility; . Frank’s Beach ablution facility; . Witsand ablution facility; and . Table View ablution facility. The City is also in the process of developing plans for the upgrade of facilities at Monwabisi, Table View beachfront, and Muizenberg Corner.

Millions raised for Sunflower Fund More than 130 000 TOPEs were sold at Pick n Pay during the 2019 Sunflower Day campaign, raising R3.9 million to help fight blood diseases like leukaemia through the recruitment of stem-cell donors. The retailer was the first to join forces with the Sunflower Fund 16 years ago – for what was then known as Bandana Day – to help increase the number of critically needed donors on the registry, especially in South Africa. Every year TOPEs are sold in stores, culminating in Sunflower Day on 20 September, to raise awareness and funding for the Sunflower Fund. “This year’s contribution of just under R4 million is testament to the difference each one of us

can make. The fact that the sale of one little item like this can generate something of this magnitude is incredible. We’d like to thank every customer, school and corporate who joined to help make 2019 Sunflower Day the success it was. It wouldn’t have been possible without you,” says Suzanne Ackerman-Berman, director of transformation for the retail giant. Accepting the donation, Alana James, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Sunflower Fund, said that the store has been instrumental in helping raise funds, and in giving the fund such remarkable and ongoing support. “This is making a real difference in giving the hope of life to so many people.”

Suzanne Ackerman-Berman from Pick n Pay and Alana James, CEO of the Sunflower Fund, at the official handover of the money raised by the Sunflower Day campaign at the Museum Area, Kenilworth Office, on Wednesday 13 November.

Youth band performs at remembrance for Red Cross Hospital Simon’s Town Izivunguvungu MSC Youth Band performed at the annual Day of Remembrance commemoration held at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on Friday 8 November. The band is part of the Izivunguvungu (very strong wind) projects which started in 1996 as a community outreach programme for the children of Simon’s Town and surrounding communities. According to South African National Defence Force commander Mike Oldham, the children are introduced to the various projects during Grade 3 and 4 lessons by Izivunguvungu. Some commit to their music or sailing programmes up to Grade 12 and beyond. “The oldest is now a student at UCT Music School who also assists with the younger members,” he explains, adding that some of the sailing students have competed nationally, achieving considerable success. He says the children hail from parts of the far south where crime has steadily increased. This creates con-

siderable pressure to take in children before they fall victim to social ills. “That’s why we do the projects; to get them away after school and keep them occupied. We also bring them to the Navy yard and, as often as possible, we do events such as the one at Red Cross Children’s Hospital. The need for such activities has escalated over the years as drug-related crime even threatens their daily lives.” Aqeel Davids, 9, who was killed in gang crossfire in Ocean View in September 2017, was a member of the youth band. Oldham hopes the projects’ activities will prevent further deaths. He said the children are often shocked when they travel to other parts of the city. “Going to Cape Town is like an overseas trip for them.” At the annual commemoration last week, the band performed the national anthem, Abide with Me and more. Afterwards, they took photos with patients and the Peter Pan statue, which was erected by war veteran Vyvyan Watson in memory of his son, Peter, who died at the age of four.

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Local fights his way to the top RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

ith just under one-and-half years of mixed martial arts (MMA) training under his belt, Lewis Mataya (22) is now a champion fighter. The Fish Hoek local trains in Sunnydale at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), which has other branches in Fish Hoek and Retreat and conducts classes for children and adults in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, kickboxing and self-defence. “Lewis Mataya; through his diligence in training and the structures that were put in place, together with the assistance of his teammates, reached this first goal in his burgeoning career. He joined SBG Cape Town 17 months ago and today he is the Professional Fighting Championship (PFC) lightweight champion after defeating Patrick Mbokwe via an armbar in the fourth round,” says Steve Bazzea, his proud coach at the gym. Mataya’s time at the gym was not his first experience as a fighter, however. He had more than three-and-a-half years of martial arts training under his belt before taking on MMA. “I needed to challenge myself. I was doing well in taekwondo, but then I reached where I wanted to be; I wasn’t going anywhere. This is way more challenging. It’s some-

thing that I felt – I needed to go this path,” says Mataya. He trained under professional MMA fighter Gary “Relentless” Joshua, and says he values his expertise. “When you’re training with a pro who knows what to do and what not to do, and things that work, both inside and outside the ring, it’s a very rich experience for me to have him,” Mataya says. His training for “the fight of his career” – so far – began more than a month before it took place on Saturday 26 October at GrandWest Casino. He says training is very difficult, but all the blood, sweat and tears paid off. Bazzea adds: “It has been an eventful year for Lewis. He is the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation African champion for his division in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the winner of several regional grappling competitions.” Mataya attributes his wins not only to hard work and dedication but teamwork with Bazzea, Joshua, Jan-Hendrik Booysen, Gary Bailey and Tarquin Ogilvie. With the support of his gym family and his brother, Ian Mataya, Lewis hopes to one day become the best Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter in the world and defend his title against other worldclass fighters. V For more information on Straight Blast Gym, call Bazzea on 083 760 1183.

Lewis Mataya won the PFC title in October.

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Faith Beukes the catcher of Kenfac Phillies finds herself in an awkward position as she misses a regulation catch off the bat of Lavender Hill’s Chesterney Fortuin who looks on during a Super League match at Turfhall on Saturday 16 November. Lavender Hill maintained their winning form with a 6-1 victory.

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