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MOTIVATING THE YOUTH Recognising the needs of children in various communities, founder of the Ocean View-based non-profit organisation Kids Are Kids, Luke Koeries did a motivational talk in Mitchell’s Plain on Friday 13 September. Koeries says: “(It was) to let them know that they are our future of tomorrow and that they are the only people that can make a difference in our land; by finishing school and setting big dreams and goals in life.” This was the first talk of his planned school’s tour, which was hosted at Imperial Primary School. “I motivated 2 000 learners who were willing to make a difference in their communities.”

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Help send her to China RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

organ Orgill (16), a learner at Simon’s Town School, is eager to take her passion for a foreign language to the next level by going on a trip to immerse herself in the Asian culture. Morgan and her twin Megan, who live in Ocean View, discovered a shared love for the Mandarin language years ago. While Megan chose not to continue her foreign language studies, Morgan took it on as an eighth subject. “I enjoy it. My sisters and I are into that region (Asia), so learning the languages is really nice – a little difficult, though, but that just makes you want to continue to learn it.” She says, besides the teachers, she also has a friend who helps her with the writing.

The school’s Mandarin teacher, Liling Yan, nominated the Grade 11 learner for the Winter Campers trip to China in December. The four-week immersion programme costs R24 000. She has been selling muffins since her nomination to raise funds but she still needs R16 000. Her grandmother, Joan, says she is a kindhearted young girl with her head in the right place and believes Morgan is deserving of this trip. Having never left the country, the visit to China will not only broaden her horizons, but also serve as a stepping-stone for her career after school. “I’m excited. I hope to make friends on that side and to leave my mark there so that, if I go back, people will remember me.” Hospitality is another subject she is passionate about. She and her mother, Michelle,

have plans to combine the two loves. “If I do well in Mandarin, I could maybe open a business and do the food in that region. I’m committed to hospitality and Mandarin,” she says. Her mother is eager to assist her daughter in realising her dreams and for her to see the world beyond Ocean View. “Where we live, I don’t let my children go out. This opportunity and the fact that she is so into Mandarin – I hope we can get her over there. I’m sure she’ll enjoy it.” Michelle said she was “quite chuffed” with the fact that the school nominated her. “They clearly think she’s worthy of going over there. The only issue now is that we’re struggling to get the funds together. She is quite passionate about it. V To help Morgan travel to China, contact her mother Michelle on 072 206 5644 to make a donation.

Morgan Orgill hopes to develop her Mandarin language skills in China.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS ELDERS AWARDS

Serving the community for years AVRIL FILLIES

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hen her children left school 33 years ago, she decided to be of service to her community and fellow man. Since the 1980s Margaret Voogt (83) from Blomtuin, Bellville, has dedicated her whole life to serving her fellow man and community – and is still doing it. She is one of the finalists in the 80 years and older category of the Community Champions Elder Awards presented by People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision, in partnership with Spec-Savers. “I don’t like being in the limelight but prefer to be in the background. This is my 34th year dedicating my time to be of service to whoever needs it and it started 34 years ago when my kids were still at Durbanville High School,” Margaret said when TygerBuger visited her at home. She worked in the tuck shop at the school and when her kids left school she had to find something else to do. “I started with a refreshment trolley at Tygerberg and Karl Bremer hospitals for all the wards. When the nurses decided to open their own tuck shop I started with needlework. We made toiletry bags for kids in hospital over the festive season and gave it as gifts to the patients. In the bags were shampoo and other toiletries. “Nowadays, I am knitting bootees and caps for premature babies. I collect secondhand clothing and every three months we have a sale. My team and I usually stored the clothing in boxes at the hospital, but a storeroom was cleaned and we use that space as our storeroom,” Margaret said. She visits Karl Bremer every Thursday and all the clothes that are not sold are handed over to Patricia Groenewald of Avondale, to hand out where there is a need. “We sometimes get knitted squares and use that to make blankets for the rape centre at Karl Bremer hospital. The past 20 years I am a volunteer catering coordinator at the Bellville East Reformed Church for the non-

Margaret Voogt (83) knitting bootees and bonnets for the premature babies at Tygerberg and Karl Bremer hospitals.

governmental organisation, Koningskinders. This is a group of underprivileged kids that we take on a camping trip every term. “The kids are from Aristea Primary School in Kraaifontein and the principal selects who attends the camps. The camp is over five days and is held at the Melkbosstrand Cultural Centre and matrics or college students are the group leaders. Each group leader has three children to take care of for the duration of the camp and the camp has a Christian theme,” she said. The leader and kids read the Bible, say a prayer and are involved in certain activities like a concert and dress up. As part of her involvement with Koningskinders she makes food parcels and distributes them in the Kraaifontein community. At her local church, she has been doing

flower baskets for sick people every Sunday since 2000 to brighten their day. “I don’t have money to give away but God gave me hands to reach out and contribute with. As I mentioned in the beginning, I don’t want publicity but appreciate the fact that I was nominated for the Community Champions Elders Award,” she chuckled. Her compassion for the needy continues to be her daily focus despite her age and fragility. She has 11 great-grandchildren for whom she also knits beanies and bonnets when she gets time, and is waiting to hear the gender of her next great-grandchild. V The winners of the awards will be announced at a morning tea on 12 October in Cape Town. Winners and runners-up will walk away Shoprite vouchers and other prizes sponsored by TygerBurger, People’s Post, City Vision, and Spec-Savers.

RIDING WITH A CAUSE: Fresh Start Cycling Club from Ocean View held a solidarity ride earlier this month, to train for upcoming competitions and also to show their support for the fight against genderbased violence and child abuse. Sageda de Klerk, cofounder of the group said the senior boys participated in the trip to Cape Town and back.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019

FISH HOEK

Blitz operation yields results RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

or homes, provided they had not committed any crimes. Blom said, during the operation, they confiscated a number of construction tools, including spades and a hand-saw, that had been used to divert the natural flow of the water and to build sand structures to live in. He added: “We have found some illegal substances and we have arrested one or two people. “Fortunately, we have a good law enforcement force in our community. “If you look at all the complaints surrounding the Clovelly Bridge and the crime and drugs that come from this area – we’re now starting to clean it up.” He said it took them a few months to plan the operation but that it would not be the end of it. “We have a beautiful town. The crime is just unacceptable.” Another blitz operation took place on Friday 20 September in a continued effort to address the concerns of Fish Hoek and Clovelly residents. V Call Fish Hoek police station on 021 784 2700 to report a crime.

joint operation involving Fish Hoek police, Fish Hoek community policing forum (CPF), law enforcement and the Public Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has resulted in arrests and the confiscation of illegal substances. The Clovelly Bridge, opposite Clovelly Road, was abuzz with law enforcement and Fish Hoek police vehicles on Tuesday 17 September when a blitz operation was carried out in the area. Andre Blom, Fish Hoek CPF chairperson, explained: “We’re doing a clean-up. We’ve received a lot of complaints from the public about the people who live under the bridge. They are building structures (under the bridge) and diverting the water flow, which is illegal.” Fish Hoek police’s station commander, Lt Col Jacqui Johnson, said the operation also involved Fish Hoek’s department of social development. Once the vagrants were vacated from the area, the department would seek to assist them by placing them in programmes

Illegal structures under the Clovelly Bridge were removed during a clean-up.

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Iziko celebrates Heritage The public is invited to the dynamic weeklong cultural programme and Heritage Day celebration at the Iziko Museums, taking place until Sunday 29 September. . Entry to the planetarium is charged at half price today (Tuesday 24 September) only. For more information and prices, visit www.iziko.org.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019

SCHOOLS

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he Cape Town Museum of Childhood in partnership with Orms Cape Town School of Photography will host a smartphone photography exhibition. The exhibition is part of the #EduSnap project – an initiative that was established

last year through the partnership. It aims to empower high school learners from around Cape Town with photographic skills. The exhibition will give the public a firsthand experience of portraits taken by 10 learners from South Peninsula High School (Diep River), Belgravia High School (Athlone), Islamia College (Lansdowne), Athlone High School, Rylands High School (Gates-

ville), The Leadership College (Manenberg), and Rustenburg Girls High School (Rondebosch). This exhibition follows a series of workshops by Lauren Theunissen, a lecturer at the school of photography, in July. Learners were taught the basic use of a smartphone to take a story-telling photograph and identify when a photo is in focus. The exhibition will take place at Orms on Friday 27 September. Chanel Fredericks, the museum’s outreach programme manager, says the project allows learners to share their child-

hood experiences and the skills gained through the training. The project was established last year to celebrate childhood and education. Maahir Davids, a Grade 11 learner at Islamia, took a variety of photographs. He says the project helped to improve his skills and gave him reassurance of his passion for photography. “I am looking forward to the exhibition. It is an opportunity to showcase what we have learned,” Maahir says. V To book a space at the exhibition, email Najwah Mukadam at nmukadam@cecd.org.za.

CAPRICORN LEARNERS SHOW THEY CARE: Capricorn Primary School choir visited Evergreen Retirement Village in Muizenberg last week. The elderly people who live at the village were gifted with a meaningful greeting card and the learners treated them to a few songs. One of the school learners, Anokuhle, wrote: “Dear Granny, you are my flash light. You make me happy.” The gesture was highly appreciated by the elderly residents at Evergreen.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019

EDUCATOR’S RETIREMENT

Joy Benjamin bids fellow teacher, Patricia Bailey a fond farewell at her special retirement assembly. PHOTOS:

Emotional farewell at teacher’s assembly RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

ast week Friday, 20 September, Patricia Bailey served her final day of work as an educator at Levana Primary School and closed the chapter on her almost 40 years as a teacher. She was celebrated one day prior, on Thursday 19 September at a special farewell assembly in her honour. Bailey, who is sometimes referred to by her learners as Mummy, lives in Strandfontein and has been teaching learners at Levana Primary School in Lavender Hill for 11 years. She began her long journey in education in Lavender Hill at Prince George Primary School where she taught for three years, following which she moved to Marine Primary School in Ocean View where she worked for 24 years. Having become a well-known figure in each of the schools she taught – and the communities at large – she said: “I was like a mother figure to them. They come and they

hug me, and sometimes even give me a little kiss.” She notes that the children have made her experience as a teacher great, but adds that another highlight of her time in schools has been her appointment to a position that she feels very passionately about. “The highlight of my 40 years is that I became chairperson of the Health Promoting Schools (an international health-promoting concept introduced in Western Cape schools in 1995) and I’ve always believed that your health is your wealth,” she said – a lesson she teaches the children. At her emotional farewell assembly attended by alumni from the school, Levana Primary School’s principal, Andre Lamprecht saluted the long-standing teacher. Grade R learners read a poem for her, saying: “This is the end of working for someone else and the beginning of living for yourself. “We’re wishing you all the best.” Joy Benjamin, also a teacher at the school, wished Bailey all the best on her new journey. “You’re starting a new chapter in your life and we want to wish you everything of the best,” she said. In closing, Bailey told those at the gathering: “I am very sad to leave you all, but I am tired and I need a break.” She told People’s Post that she will always be there for her learners and colleagues, despite her retirement and she plans to continue to serve in the future. She plans to make a trip to Thailand midyear next year to visit the elderly, hoping to put smiles on their faces by letting them know they are loved.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019

ENVIRONMENT

Deep South hope spots highlighted RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

ape Research and Diver Development (Radd) champions biodiversity conservation by reminding residents and visitors

to the Deep South beaches that False Bay is an internationally recognised hope spot. The Mission Blue initiative was launched in 2009 by Dr Sylvia Earle who, with her team, identified special places around the world that are critical to the

health of the ocean, called “hope spots”. The coastline from False Bay, extending all the way to Knysna, was recognised as one of these hope spots, and according to Jessica Finlay of the Cape Radd marine field station in Simon’s Town: “It is quite

Cape Radd partnered with Clean Simon’s Town in June to clean the beaches, and even had dedicated divers to remove rubbish from the ocean. PHOTO: CAPE RADD

big for False Bay and Simon’s Town.” Mike Barron, co-founder and marine biologist at the station, explains the criteria on which the area was given its hope spotstatus. “They went around the world in 2014 and went to certain areas which tick their boxes. The area must have large populations of endemic (native) species, large bounceback ability (reverse damage), economic importance, and have diverse species and ecosystems. “False Bay was distinguished as one of these areas.” While the area was labelled in 2014 for its potential to keep important ecosystems alive, Cape Radd wants to remind the public that the area is of global importance and use this as a platform to escalate conservation efforts. “We wanted to bring it back to the forefront. We need to reach out to everybody. What we’re trying to push is ownership of this special place,” Barron says. Barron notes that False Bay is a billion Rand eco-trade where fishing should be done responsibly and sustainably. He says the community as a whole should take ownership of the seas in a multi-layered approach to conservation. The research centre is currently putting together a Hope Spot Committee to initiate projects to promote marine conservation. The centre also partners with local community initiatives that support their aims for preservation, thus building a larger community of environmentally aware residents (Over 300 people, 450 bags of rubbish; People’s Post; 18 June). While the sea and its biodiversity may be under numerous threats, Cape Radd is confident the community will band together to come to the rescue of the oceans. V Call Cape Radd on 062 331 7530 for more info or visit www.caperadd.com.

City celebrates school holidays with learners The City of Cape Town is inviting all youth to the spring holiday events at the Muizen-

berg Pavilion and the Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve this week, during the September

Santa Shoebox Project

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Find us at Longbeach Mall 12th September 2019 One of South Africa's best-loved charities, the Santa Shoebox Project,has officially opened public pledging for 2019. The project, now in its 14th year, collects and distributes personalised gifts of essential items and treats for underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia. It has reached 858 673 children thus far and hopes to add 100 000 to that number in 2019. The public can now select beneficiary children in and around their community by name, age and gender and make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children throughout South Africa who may not be receiving a gift this festive season. For those living in the South Peninsula, please visit the Santa Shoebox Project desk in the Longbeach Mall on Thursday 26 September and Friday 27 September (09h00 to 14h00) for more information about the Project.As a fun and rewarding school holiday activity,we encourage Mums and Dads to bring their children to this event to pledge and select a child for which they can shop for,fill a shoebox (supplied) and return it to the Santa Shoebox desk for future delivery to a recipient. All the“work” done in one visit.

their beneﬁciary child in the knowledge that the Shoebox they lovingly ﬁll with treats and essential items will be handed directly to that very child.We encourage donors to include a note to the child - often the most valued part of the Shoebox.”

school holiday. The City and Muizenberg police will be hosting several events at the Muizenberg Pavilion from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 September. The events will focus on environmental education, and will educate the youth on important crime and safety issues. Learners can also look forward to a dog show, arts and crafts, and games. The City’s Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve will also be hosting learners at the reserve on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September for some fun activities. They include guided walks through the nature reserve, as well as free boat rides from the yacht club to the reserve. All learners between the ages of six and

18 are welcome to attend. The times for each event are as follows: . Environmental education sessions; safety and security awareness sessions; dog show; arts and crafts and games at the Muizenberg Pavilion, at 1 Beach Road, from 10:00 to 14:00. . Guided walks and free boat rides at Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve on Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00. Visitors should always wear sunscreen and bring drinking water along. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, a sun hat and good hiking shoes or boots when doing the walks. V For more information on the City’s nature reserves, click on the following link: www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves.

The items that are to be included in each shoebox include: a toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, soap, toy, outﬁt of clothing, school supplies and sweets. Donors are also asked to include a reusable bag in which the child can carry the shoebox home. Adds Zelezniak, “We invite all supporters to connect with, uplift and inspire 100 000 children this year, who, upon receiving their very own Santa Shoebox, will share in the joy of giving. We look forward to welcoming you to our drop offs this year.”

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CHECKMATE: At the beginning of the month, Fish Hoek Primary School’s u.11 A-team took part in the Western Cape Chess Top Schools Tournament. After an undefeated season, their status was challenged by more advanced players. However, Jordan Berry and Mikael Khan were up for the challenge and won all of their games. Khan won the best player on board five prize and Berry just missed out on the board six prize. Out of all of the players they ended up the sixth and fifth best players respectively. The Fish Hoek Primary School u.11s are in seventh place in the Western Cape. Pictured from left in the back row: Tayla-Jade Cronje, Gideon van der Spuy, Jordan Berry, Joshua Owens, Mikael Khan and Brian Stotter (coach). Front row from left: Calum Lewis and Thembi Nkosi.

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he landfill gas flaring project at the Coastal Park landfill facility in Muizenberg has been firing on all cylinders since it was launched about 18 months ago. This project is aimed at destroying methane gas that is produced by the landfill, and to convert this to less harmful carbon dioxide and energy. To date methane, equivalent to about 138 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, has been destroyed at the landfill. World Ozone Day was commemorated on Monday 16 September and it was a time to once again do a health check on the ozone

layer, its depletion and what can be done differently to further protect it. The ozone layer acts as an invisible shield and protects people from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun “Methane gas, which is present in the landfill, has a global warming potential approximately 25 times greater than carbon dioxide. Not only does this offset carbon emissions, but gas that is converted to energy can be used to fuel a variety of operations,” said Mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg. She said the City is committed to reducing

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its carbon footprint from municipal infrastructure and services, by rolling out this project at the City’s landfill sites in 18months’ time. Methane is a highly combustible gas that can be collected and used as a heating fuel in industry, to generate electricity or as a fuel for vehicles. The gas extraction and flaring systems have been established at Phase 2 of the landfill gas flaring project in underway. Coastal Park and Bellville South landfills, and a similar system oping countries to implement approved carwill be constructed at the Vissershok bon offsetting projects, which developed South landfill. countries may invest in by purchasing “carThe Coastal Park landfill gas extraction bon credits”. project has yielded a number of successes The City has now initiated the tender since its inception: process to realise phase 2 of the project . it has successfully extracted landfill where the infrastructure will be extended to gas from the landfill facility; the other landfills. . the gas has been flared to produce less “The destruction of this greenhouse gas, harmful carbon dioxide equivalents – which is a major contributor to global warmabout 138 000 tonnes. ing, assists not only the City but contributes . it has reduced the smells produced by to national climate change mitigation biogas which is a key community and envi- goals,” said Limberg. ronmental benefit; Methane gas in landfills is created when . a greenhouse gas reduction project has organic matter decomposes. Therefore, the been established which is used to generate City is working to reduce volumes of organic carbon credits that will earn revenue for waste sent to landfill sites through a number the City when the credits are traded. of programmes, including the Home ComThe launch marked an important mile- posting container rollout, which encourages stone for a project that has been years in residents to make use of organic waste for the making and which required extensive their green spaces. work to be done by officials to register a V Information on the home composting programme UN-approved Clean Development Mecha- is available at www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/ nism (CDM) project. CDM is a mechanism Activities-and-programmes/Cleaning-and-recycling/ of the Kyoto Protocol, which allows devel- home-composting-programme.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAY Tuesday, 24 September 2019 The South African Navy celebrated 25 years of democracy on Thursday 19 September and Friday 20 September in Simon’s Town. A campaign named Project Tshintsha reflected on the organisation’s achievements and challenges faced during this period. Events held included a remembrance service for sailors lost in the line of duty.

SA Navy celebrates democracy A good service medal parade was also held at Martello Sports Field. The chief of the South African Navy, vice admiral Mosiwa Hlongwane, on behalf of the chief of the

South African National Defence Force (SANDF), general Solly Shoke, officiated at the event where 40 years and 30 years good service medals were awarded to members of

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Residents weigh in on crime stats RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

he official crime statistics were released by the minister of police, Bheki Cele, on Thursday 12 September, and residents have had their chance to share their opinions. Fish Hoek policing precinct saw the largest reduction in crime, in the Deep South, during the 2018/2019 period. Steven Watkins, a resident of Fish Hoek for over four years, said he does personally feel safe in the community despite falling victim to crime. “The crime is there, but this is one of the safest towns in South Africa and you can feel it. I have been robbed in Fish Hoek before

Officials from the City of Cape Town had fun during a test drive of the newly launched law enforcements boats. PHOTO:

but that was at about 05:30, coming to the train station.” He believes the credit for the community’s safety doesn’t rely solely on the work of the police as “the residents create kind of a brother effect, because you have the old ladies looking out of their windows and keeping an eye on things,” he said. Another resident who has lived in Fish Hoek for more than 55 years said: “I love it. I don’t want to go anywhere else. We’ve been burgled twice, and that was quite a while back. I’ve been living in my house for 50 years and I have no complaints. I appreciate whatever the police are doing, even though I don’t always know what they get up to.” Ocean View policing precinct was able to

decrease contact crimes, which includes common robbery and murder, by 7%. Lynette Arendse of Ocean View was in disbelief. “A 7% decrease? With all the deaths that happen in the area? I can’t believe it,” she said. “Every day you hear there’s someone killed. The police are scared of the people. When someone gets killed and they call the police, the police take their time. They are so slow and it seems to me they don’t want to get involved.” Watkins seconded her opinion. He said: “The criminal element, to be honest, is coming out of Ocean View and Masiphumelele – that area is still a warzone, but Fish Hoek is a safe town and you can feel it.”

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Arendse feels the only way to decrease crime is for the police to be more active. “They must get involved in the community and they must respond,” she said. Thomas Nel from Clovelly noted that he has also fallen victim to crime, but is generally pleased regarding the safety of his area. “In the past, between Clovelly and Kalk Bay, I was mugged of my cellphone, and then close to Masiphumelele – those are the two places I’ve been mugged; but that was four years ago. “I haven’t heard too many stories or anything big happening in Clovelly. We have a one-way entrance and one-way exit, and our neighbourhood watch does a good job to keep us safe,” he said.

Please take note that Liquor License Renewal Fees have increased. Liquor licence holders, kindly ensure that you renew your liquor licence before 31 December 2019 in order for it to be valid for the year 2020. If an annual renewal notice is not received, the responsibility is still on the liquor licence holder to pay the prescribed renewal fees on or before 31 December, annually. Failure to renew your licence by 31 December 2019 may lead to the lapsing of your liquor licence or penalty charges for late payment of your renewal fees. All payments can be made into the Western Cape Liquor Authority’s bank account, alternatively you can also pay directly at our offices via our electronic pay point. For information regarding the renewal processes, kindly contact the Western Cape Liquor Authority’s offices telephonically on 021 204 9805 /021 204 9700 or via email at Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za

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Let asseblief daarop dat die Dranklisensie Hernuwingsfooie toegeneem het. Dranklisensiehouers, maak asseblief seker dat u dranklisensie voor 31 Desember 2019 hernu word sodat dit vir die jaar 2020 geldig kan wees. Indien 'n jaarlikse hernuwingskennisgewing nie ontvang word nie, rus die verantwoordelikheid steeds op die dranklisensiehouer om die voorgeskrewe hernuwingsfooi voor of op 31 Desember elke jaar te betaal. Indien u sou versuim om u lisensie teen 31 Desember 2019 te hernu, kan u dranklisensie moontlik verval of kan u beboet word vir die laat betaling van u hernuwingsfooi. Alle fooie kan in die bankrekening van die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid inbetaal word of u kan ook direk by ons elektroniese betaalpunt by ons kantore betaal. Vir enige verduideliking van die hernuwingsproses, kontak gerus die kantoor van die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid by 021 204 9805/021 204 9700, of stuur 'n e-pos na Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za

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NB: All liquor licence holders that opted for a biennial renewal back in 2017 (in order to renew licences for 2018 and 2019) are to continue with such renewal option as they are no allowed to revert to annual renewal.

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Point. The marine and environmental law enforcement unit now has eight rubber ducks in their fleet of watercraft. These boats enhance the work of the marine and coastal law enforcement – which focuses on anti-poaching, lifesaving and other criminal activities along the coast. The project had been in the pipeline since February this year when Stingray Marine manufacturers in Kraaifontein started designing the boats. Mike Bradley, the managing director of Stingray, says the boats are built with hightech materials according to the international guidelines for law enforcement and military vessels. “This philosophy increases capability, durability, and survivability,” he says. Due to quality designs of these boats, Bradley says unlike a normal boat, that takes about a week to build, these took them four months each to complete. Selwyn de Wet, City’s marine principal officer, says having custom made boats aim to accommodate the nature of the work done by the marine staff, providing them with safer and faster models. He says one of the key components in the new boats is the anti-burst that prevents the boat from sinking when stroked by sharp objects or shot at. It also has advanced anti-fire protection. After a couple of rides, the City officials were satisfied with the quality and performances of the boat. They vowed their readiness to tackle the “critical” poaching problem and reducing the number of fatal incidents during peak season. Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith says fighting poaching is critical, and with the new addition to their fleet of rubber ducks, this unit can further expand their reach. He says these boats are lighter, stealthier and can cut through “choppy” water and waves, making chasing down poachers easier.

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n Friday 20 September, the Soetwater Environmental Education Centre invited 60 learners from Kleinberg Primary School to take part in the International Coastal Clean-up which is held annually on 21 September. The clean-up was managed by Lappies Labuschagne, Martin Odd, Fuaad Jacobs and Abdul George. “The learners had loads of fun while caring for the environment along the Soetwater coastline. As they moved along they were introduced to the birds in the area and given a bird talk as well,” said Sharon van Sittert from the centre. The learners managed to fill 40 yellow bags with rubbish, by working in teams of three. They recovered a multitude of waste objects that will not end up adding to the pollution problem facing the ocean. Van Sittert said: “It was all sorts of rubbish, ranging from plastic bottles, shoes, loads of fishing line and even rope. A lot of the rubbish was washed ashore from the sea.” Everything that was collected from the shoreline was recorded on data sheets which will be tallied up and forwarded to the international database. After the clean-up, the learners ended up at Soetwater Environmental Education Centre where Labuschagne showed them a short slideshow about litter and its effects on the animals, and the environment. This was followed by a well-deserved lunch for the hard-working learners. The clean-up was made possible by sponsorship from The Plastics Federation of South Africa and Kelpak.

Kleinberg Primary School collected 40 bags of litter from Soetwater beach.

Learners from Kleinberg Primary School picked up litter washed ashore from the ocean at Soetwater beach.

Learners were given the chance to contribute towards conservation efforts.

Lifestyle retirement the way to go NETTALIE VILJOEN “Around 25 000 skilled people are leaving South Africa a year.” This statement by Sable International’s Andrew Rissik during an interview on eNCA in August had quite a few business journals investigating the reasons for the exodus and its financial implications. A question often overlooked, however, is what impact emigration has on elderly family members left behind. According to Bev Bloch, Pam Golding Properties’ retirement specialist, the company works with many expats living overseas who are concerned about their parents’ health and safety. “We have had quite a few cases where all of the negotiations were done with family on Skype or WhatsApp. People in their 60s are reluctant to relocate to a new home, let alone a new country. So they end up with no family living in the country.” Bloch says the children who are overseas want to know that their parents are safe and well-looked after when they can’t be here. She says this has led to the introduction of the concept of luxury retirement in the property industry. Quadrant Gardens located close to Claremont’s medical precinct is an example of such a retirement development. Sporting upmarket finishes and spacious designs,

The coffee bar at one of the upmarket amenities at Quadrant Gardens, a lifestyle retirement development. the apartments and amenities (full-service concierge desk, coffee bar and restaurant, rooftop garden, a cinema room and a library) at Quadrant Gardens turn notions of traditional retirement living on its head. The retirement development, managed by the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged (CPOA), consists of 74 life right apartments. Health and safety is a priority with each unit fitted with an emergency call button and there is also an onsite 18-bed care centre, with two sick bays which offers 24hour care if required. Residents receive a

tailor-made care plan which is monitored regularly and walkways and lift lobbies are equipped with 24-hour CCTV cameras. Prices start at R1.85 million for a studio apartment (44m²) and go up to R6.65 million for a three-bedroom penthouse apartment (120 to 140m²). There is also a monthly levy of R7 500 for single occupancy and approximately R9 500 for double occupancy, depending on the size of the apartment. The levy includes 16 meals a month, basic health care and five days per year at the sickbay. Daily rates are available.

Bloch says sales are going well. Already almost a third of the units have been sold. She says this underpins the need for lifestyle retirement options in the southern suburbs. “We also find that people are downscaling sooner. Even some people in their early 50s are buying a particular apartment now and letting it so that it is waiting for them when they are ready to move.” She says they encourage clients not to wait too long before they decide to relocate to a retirement development. “It is a difficult decision to make, but the reality is we will all get to that phase – we don’t get younger. It is best to move while you are still healthy and able to enjoy all of the benefits of retirement developments like these have to offer.” Among these, she lists stress-free living and the ability to lock-upand-go among the top advantages. “The levy is market-related and if you start adding up all of the money you would spend monthly at a home – rates and taxes, maintenance costs, security – it is cost-effective. And you have none of the worries that come with maintaining a home and a large property. Also, people in their 60s and 70s are travelling much more than they used to, which makes the lock-up-and-go option very attractive,” Bloch says. V For more information, call Bev Bloch on 083 252 2594 or Lee-Ann Trout on 072 135 2051.

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V Fish Hoek: St John the Evangelist Catholic Church will be hosting a 5-a-side football tournament and potjiekos cooking competition at Bay Primary School. Matches will start at 10:00 and continue until early afternoon, with a final to be contested by the two best teams. Judging of the potjie competition will take place at about 13:00. There will be stalls selling cold drinks and other food. Entrance is free and all are invited to come along to watch soccer, eat and enjoy the day. For more information, email peter.imrie@gmail.com.

V Table Mountain: Friends of Silvermine walking group are meeting at 08:00 at Tafelberg Road to take on the Oppelskop trail. Anyone who wants to join the walk can inform the group by calling 082 566 6722.

Wednesday 25 September V Simon’s Town: Dave Cowley will be presenting “The Legacy of Thomas Bain: The road and mountain pass builder responsible for roads and mountain passes in the 19th century”. The

V Simon’s Town: The Simon’s Town Library is hosting author Melina Lewis, in their third Author in the Library event. Melina, marketing and communications specialist by day, and author and occasional blogger at night, published her novel After You Died, in 2018. A story of loss, change and hope, it is set against the complex backdrop of a small town in South Africa. The talk will start at 16:15. Call Simon’s Town Library on 021 786 1553 for information.

Policy cover for fishers he South African Fisheries Development Fund (Fisheries Fund) presented their comprehensive and innovative Accidental Death and Disability Protection for community fishers to boat owners in Ocean View on Tuesday 17 September. Fishers receive protection from accidental death and injury while at sea as well as while offloading fish at launching sites. The insurance product has been tailormade for community fishers consistent with proposed Seafarer Insurance Regulations by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). The product is underwritten by Lion of

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Value-adding DIYs for the handy homeowner H

ome improvements are a great way to add value to your property, but not everyone has bottomless pockets for a full-on renovation. There are plenty of affordable DIYs that can spruce things up over a free weekend. David Jacobs, of the Rawson Property Group, shares his favourite DIY home improvement ideas.

trate on external surfaces like countertops and cabinet doors, which are easy to refurbish without professional help.

Cabinet doors “Modern buyers definitely prefer light and bright kitchens,” says Jacobs. “And repainting old, dark cabinets a lighter or more modern colour can really open up a space.” Solid wood cupboard doors can be sanded down using a palm sander before painting, while melamine cabinets need to be primed with a special primer before they’ll be ready to paint. Remember to remove the doors from the

cabinets and take off all the handles and hinges before sanding and painting. Use a foam roller with a water-based enamel paint for the smoothest and long-lasting finish.

Countertops “Great countertops make a big difference to both a kitchen’s appearance and the cooking experience,” says Jacobs. “Granite, CaeKitchen facelifts sarstone and marble counters are always Kitchens are renowned for their impact on crowd favourites, but they do cost a fair bit the value of a home, and Jacobs says clever and need to be installed by professionals. updates in this area can give a lot of bang Timber and Formica are much more apfor your buck. He suggests DIYers concenproachable and affordable for the DIY family, and can be just as attractive if they’re chosen and installed well.” When selecting a Formica finish, Jacobs recommends avoiding dated options like faux granite or marble. “Modern wood grains and minimalist textures give the best results. A square edge profile rather than the traditional quarter-round also adds a more contemporary flavour,” he says. For the more adventurous DIYer, there are also options like casting your own concrete countertops. Just keep in mind the general style of your home, and make sure your countertop choice enhances its surThere are plenty of affordable DIYs that can spruce things up over a free weekend with the help of the entire family. roundings.

Your garage Garages may not seem like the most important part of a home, but Jacobs says homeowners can add a lot of value to their property by turning them into more functional spaces. “Garages are often underutilised,” says Jacobs. “They’re ideal spaces for adding extra storage – something that is very important to a lot of buyers – and can often accommodate a mini workbench or laundry area with a little planning.” While adding a laundry corner to your garage would require a plumber, storage is an easy weekend DIY for the handy person in your home. “You can buy ready-made cupboards and shelves from your local hardware store,” says Jacobs. “But budget-conscious DIYers can also try second-hand websites to find old kitchen cabinets to mount along their garage walls.” For those with less available space, hanging storage may be a better option. Try pegboard walls with hooks for holding everything from bicycles to lawnmowers and secateurs. Update outdoors Garden spaces are still very popular with buyers, but Jacobs says a bigger emphasis is being put on ease of maintenance. “Water-hungry lawns and labour intensive plant beds are falling out of favour,” he says. “But outdoor entertainment areas are in high demand. Homeowners with a flair for DIY could do well to combine these two trends by adding paved or gravel sections to their garden, and possibly a pergola or a built-in-braai.”

Home buying tips for single women Many more single women are becoming home-owners, which is a great step forward for financial empowerment. Carl Coetzee, chief executive officer of BetterBond, however, says women – whether they are career women, single moms or widows – have more obstacles to overcome and more factors to consider than couples or single men when buying a home of their own.

“Sadly, there is still a gender pay gap, for example, which makes it harder for women to save deposits, qualify for bonds and afford the monthly repayments. In addition, home sellers sometimes don’t take single women buyers seriously, so they can have difficulty getting their offers accepted. Women also have to be super vigilant about proper home security and the safety of the neighbourhood they choose.” Coetzee says, it helps to work with experienced estate agents and a reputable originator. He gives the following home-buying guidelines for single women:

Get financially fit Although the banks are very keen to lend to home buyers, they still want to see a clean credit record and are obliged in terms of the National Credit Act to make sure that borrowers can afford the repayments on a home loan. “So check your credit record, fix any issues with bad debt, and pay off as much current debt as you can before you start looking at homes for sale,” says Coetzee. Save for a deposit Buying a home should not be an impulse purchase but something you plan for with care, so you don’t end up as a “slave” to your bond. It is worth taking a year or two to save a deposit and keep your monthly instalment low. This will also make it easier for you to qualify for a home loan and may even mean that your originator can get you an interest rate concession. Obtain pre-approval

This will give you an idea of how much you can spend on a home and will make you more competitive as a buyer. Sellers will take you more seriously if they know that a lender has already pre-approved you.

as much as you need. If anyone is reluctant to answer your questions or brushes you off with vague statements, they are not being professional and you should avoid dealing with them.”

Do your research Spend time researching and thinking about areas to buy in, the type of property you want and how big it should be, and then do some comparative shopping on the various online property portals, Coetzee says. “If you have children, you might have to compromise and pick an area that is close to good schools and perhaps a bit further from work or the shops. Or maybe you would prefer to live close to your support network of family and friends. Safety is also paramount, so an apartment or townhouse in a secure complex might suit you better than a freehold home with its own garden – and even more so if you don’t have much time for home maintenance. On the other hand, you might like gardening and growing your own food, or have pets or children who space to play. It’s going to be your home, so you need to choose carefully.”

Stay calm, it’s a business transaction Once the time has come for you to make an offer on a property, remember this is essentially a business transaction. “This may seem like your dream home, but you should not be blind to the fact that it may have faults that will cost you money to fix, for example. It may also be stressful when the seller wants to negotiate the price or when the bank is taking longer than you thought to approve your home loan. If you keep your head and allow the professionals to do their job, things are very likely to work out well.”

Ask questions Never be embarrassed or feel afraid to ask as many questions as you like about the property market in a specific area, the process of financing, buying and taking ownership of a home, the terms of the offer to purchase or sale agreement, or the various costs associated with the transaction, says Coetzee. “This is especially important if you are a first-time buyer, and professional agents and originators will be pleased to assist you

Boost your ‘emergency fund’ As a single person, you don’t have a second income to fall back on if you lose your job, fall seriously ill, or need money for an emergency repair. You should aim to save six months’ worth of all your expenses as soon as possible, preferably in an access-type bond account. This means your access to your savings won’t be restricted if you need the money in an emergency, but that you will be getting a double benefit if you don’t need it. You will get a better effective rate of interest than on cash in the bank, and depositing your savings into your home loan account each month will also help you pay your loan off faster and save thousands of Rands worth of interest. V Call BetterBond on 080 000 7111 for more information or visit their website: www.betterbond.co.za.

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Athletes enjoy fast, flat, fun race RASHIED ISAACS

SA Multisport held their third annual league race on Sunday 22 September through the streets of Kenwyn and Wynberg. The race is labelled the “triple F” – fast, flat and fun. The race catered for distances of 5km and 10km. Just over 1 500 participants were blessed with cool weather; with Raydon Balie (30:34) of Eerste River and Langa’s Pamela Moyikwa (39:02) using it to their advantage to beat a top field of runners in the open categories.

The Langa club have been consistently sharing the podium of late with the most noticeable addition to the club, Fortunate Chidzivo, who smashed the Cape Town marathon 10km course record last week, Sunday 15 September. The MSA race is a start of a series of races lined up for this week on the Western Province Athletics calendar with the Nantes Athletics Club poised to host their annual race on Tuesday 24 September, and Goodwood Harriers ending off a festival of running on Saturday 27 September. Here are a few snaps from Sunday’s race in Wynberg.

Aisha Royker of Topform AC in the 10km.

Liezl Lewis in the 10km.

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Nisar Tiseker of Walmers Athletics Club in the 10km. PHOTOS: RASHIED ISAACS

Nusayb (left) and Rafiq Isaacs in the 5km.

Mymoena Hendricks in the 10km.

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Kommetjie surfers hold their own K

ommetjie surfing trio Eli Beukes, Max Elkington and Ceara Knight held their own at the Billabong Pro Junior Seal Point World Surfing League (WSL) event, which concluded in Cape St Francis on Sunday 22 September. While the junior men’s event and women’s event were won by Bryce du Preez and Zoë Steyn, both from East London, Elkington reached the semi-finals, losing to another East London surfer Thomas Lindhorst. Beukes bowed out in another semi-final heat, losing to the eventual champion, Du Preez. Du Preez left his best for last, demolishing Beukes to secure his spot in the final against Lindhorst (East London). Lindhorst, who was a dark horse during the event, quietly made his way to the semi-finals. However, Du Preez was in a class of his own, clinching the title with a total of 14.75

(out of a possible 20) to Lindhorst’s 10.75 in the final. Despite a less than ideal start to the competition coming back from the ISA World Surfing Games in Japan, Steyn went straight from the airport into her heats. Steyn defeated her close rival, Knight, in the final with 14.75 over Knight’s 9.90 (out of a possible 20). With this win, Steyn also reclaimed the first spot on the WSL Africa rankings. Results: Men’s final: Bryce du Preez 14.75, Thomas Lindhorst 10.75 Men’s semi-final: Thomas Lindhorst 11.65, Max Elkington 10.00 Bryce du Preez 17.25, Eli Beukes 11.50 Women’s final: Zoë Steyn 14.75, Ceara Knight 9.90 Women’s semi-final: Ceara Knight 10.10, Aimee du Preez 6.25 Zoë Steyn 8.50, Tayla de Coning 4.00

Eli Beukes lost his semi-final heat to eventual winner Bryce du Preez. PHOTO: WSL/IAN THURTELL