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‘Artisans build the future’ RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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he Artisan Advocacy campaign officially kicked off at False Bay Technical and Vocational Education and Training College’s Westlake campus on Friday 4 October. The campaign was attended by the deputy minister of higher education, science and technology Buti Manamela and his entourage, as well as Penelope East, councillor
for ward 71. East encouraged learners from schools in Fish Hoek, Khayelitsha, Westlake, Muizenberg and Mitchell’s Plain to embrace artisanship. “Artisans build the very fabric of the world we live in. Not only do the artisans of our world make, maintain and develop the physical stuff we see around us; it is an artisan who lays the bricks; it is an artisan who repairs the equipment; it is an artisan who makes sure that our infrastructure is in
good working order. “Artisans build the future,” she said. Leanne Andrews, a former student at False Bay College and a registered boilermaker, shared her views of artisanship with the audience of about 1 200 learners. “It’s such a privilege to be an artisan of this decade.” She added: “To our future leaders: there is a huge shortage in artisans in South Africa. There are jobs to be filled, but not enough artisans.
“Gone are the days when you needed a university degree to be successful. I urge all people to engage in this exciting movement.” Manamela told learners that the government had made provision to encourage the development of artisans. Students who came from households earning less than R300 000 annually could study for free. This, he said, was only one of the reasons why learners should consider artisan careers. V To page 2.
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Conference on sharks
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The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront invites the public to its fifth Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium titled “Shark Night” on Tuesday 8 October from 18:30. Speakers include Michael Scholl from Save our Seas Foundation, Simon Elwen from Sea Search, Monwabisi Sikweyiya from Shark Spotters and Jannes Landschoff from Sea Change Project. Ticket prices start from R140, including dinner, and are available at Quicket. Aquarium members will receive a 20% discount and are asked to email members@aquarium.co.za to get their special code. V For more information on the conference, visit https:// bit.ly/2kBiOKm.
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. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: Woodstock / Maitland (16 391) Mitchell's Plain (83 340) Retreat (23 423) Grassy Park (21 838) Lansdowne (21 130) Athlone (30 252) Constantia / Wynberg (30 069) Claremont / Rondebosch (30 843) Atlantic Seaboard / City (29 246) Total print order: 318 495 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Racine Edwardes Email: Racine.Edwardes@media24.com SALES MANAGER: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6615 Email: Shafiek.braaf@peoplespost.co.za MAIN BODY ADVERTISING: Michael Roberts Tel: 021 910 6526 E-mail: michael.roberts@media24.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 087 353 1328 Email: classifieds@peoplespost.co.za PRESS CODE, CORRECTIONS People's Post subscribes to the South African Press Code and we are committed to journalism that is honest, accurate, fair and balanced. Under our editorial policy, we invite readers to comment on the newspaper's content and we correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please send information to the news editor at Thulani@media24.com or phone 021 910 6500. Alternately, please contact the Ombudsman of Media24's Community Press, George Claassen at george.claassen@media24.com or 083 543 2471. Complaints can also be sent to the SA Press Ombudsman on telephone 021 851 3232 or via email khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or johanr@ombudsman.org.za
Ocean View cops rescue abandoned baby RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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cean View police were met with an unexpected challenge and went beyond their call of duty, rescuing an abandoned baby in Gugulethu. Sgt Leon Fortuin, spokesperson for Ocean View police was with personnel principal official Natalie Mdingi and chief admin clerk Bertha Jeneke, delivering a firearm to another police station when a resident approached them in need of their assistance. “We went to Nyanga police station to hand over a firearm to them that was recovered in Ocean View, which was stolen in their (Nyanga) area. “When we got to the station, a man approached us and informed us that a woman had given birth to a child two roads behind the police station and (she) ran away.” Following the resident, they found the baby laying in an alley next to a shack in Gugulethu. The baby was initially found by a resident, Gloria Mzanyo. “The umbilical cord was attached to the baby and the afterbirth was still there,” he explained. He informed Nyanga police, who had no vehicles to dispatch to the scene at the
Natalie Mdingi, Sgt Leon Fortuin and Bertha Jeneke. time. He also called the ambulance, who informed him that the area in which the baby was found requires a police escort. “Because we found the baby laying in the sand and in the sun, we thought the safety of the baby was of utmost importance and we transported the baby to Gugulethu Community Health Centre,” he
added. The baby was examined by the nursing staff and found to be a perfectly healthy baby boy. The baby will be monitored and handed over to social services, should he remain in healthy condition. Gugulethu police have opened a docket for a case of child abandonment.
FROM PAGE 1 “All of you should consider becoming artisans. A few years ago, when financial markets were the big thing, a lot of young people were encouraged to consider careers where they wear nice suits … and they were made to believe that is the symbol of success. “What we’re seeing now is a turnaround because society cannot only depend on people who want big corner offices. “We also want plumbers, we want electricians, we want all of those skills that will help build the country,” Manamela said. Clarishe Galant (18), Chandre Hartogh (17), Doné Afrika (19)– all Grade 11 learners from Lentegeur High School in Mitchell’s Plain – agreed that the event was informative. Afrika was not convinced that accepting an artisanship was for her. She still would like to enter the corporate environment, as a social worker. Learners were able to engage with exhibitors who displayed virtual reality technologies, robotics and 3D technologies to pique their curiosity.
Learners from schools in the southern suburbs are introduced to future skills.
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Lentegeur High School learners Clarishe Galant, Chandre Hartogh and Doné Afrika.
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Radio personality gives advice RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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ith Zone Radio set to go live on their brand new FM station in the next few months, the station’s cofounder and presenter, Judy Roberson, has some teachings for the people who aspire to do what she does. “I’ve been a presenter since about five years ago and I’ve been a part of Zone since it started. It’s something that I never wanted to do, but that is testimony to the great training that he (Richard Griggs, cofounder) gives,” says Roberson, who does two shows – the Blues Zone and the Retro Zone – and is planning to add the local music feature to her list of presenting duties. She is grateful for the opportunity to be a radio host, adding that it allowed her to come out of her shell. “It gives you so much confi-
dence in yourself. I was actually asked at my previous company to mcee an event – and I would have never thought of doing that before – and it actually gave me enough confidence to do that.” She and Griggs agree that building the formerly onlineonly station was a long, hard road, but they believe in the end goal of developing the community, local business and local talent. “This is a radio station that really cares deeply about people and it really wants to help people realise their own dreams. We want that feeling of camaraderie and mainly to share the really good, positive news stories,” she explains. Griggs and Roberson would like to acknowledge the people who had previously invested in the online station, who wanted to remain anonymous. “We could not have got through the nine years with-
CRIME WRAP V Ocean View: On Friday 27 September, four men were arrested and two firearms were retrieved in two separate incidents. . In the first incident, the police responded to a shooting incident in Apollo Way. They spotted a 19-year-old man running down the road with a firearm in his hand. The police gave chase and caught him. The suspect had an unlicensed Taurus 9mm firearm with six live rounds of ammunition
out them, and they will never be forgotten,” she says. Affectionately known as the Zone family by avid listeners, Roberson and Griggs offer advice to aspiring hosts: . “You have to love what you’re doing. You’ve got to have a passion for what you’re doing.” . “You have to love interacting with people.” . “You can’t be someone who selfishly wants to deliver the music you like. “It’s always about the listener,” she concludes. Once the FM station is live, listeners will still also be able to access them online and listen to their podcasts. Zone Radio is looking for local talent to audition to go live on air once it launches officially, and will be training aspiring hosts to do so. V WhatsApp Janet on 078 564 4793 or email janet@univox.co.za to book an audition or find out more.
in his possession. . In the second incident, the police responded to a shooting in Leo Road. They saw a man who started running after spotting the police and pursued him into a block of flats, where they found another two men hiding. They searched the premises and found a Silver Star .45 calibre firearm with six live rounds of .45mm ammunition. All four suspects were arrested and detained at Ocean View police station on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
The two co-founding members of Zone Radio, Judy Roberson and Richard Griggs. PHOTO: RACINE
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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS ELDERS AWARD
Masiphumelele’s Lydia helps others RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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ydia Nogaga, a 76-year-old resident from Masiphumelele has been nominated for a Community Champions Elders Award by the subcouncil 19 chair, Patricia Francke. She is one of the top three finalists in the 70 to 80 years category of the awards presented by the People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision newspapers, in partnership with Spec-Savers. Lydia, who previously worked with children, has been running a club called Yizani Sibonisane Seniors’ Club since 2015. The club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00. “I found out that the old people are left alone at home. Their children are working and some of them can’t do much. “To sit at home doing nothing – or to be left with children – is no good for them,” she says, adding that she had another seniors’ club previously but could not continue due to lack of support. The club has about 52 elders, including those with physical and mental challenges, who take part in the activities planned by Lydia and Thabisa Manyase, who began assisting her after the club had begun. Thabisa says: “I make the food, ask for donations, and make a plan for funding. “Lydia started before me, and after I left my job at Pick n Pay, I just wanted to do something that’s worth it and feels like I’m doing something different.” She says it is fulfilling to do the work she does, to cater to the sometimes forgotten
Thabisa Manyase and Lydia Nogaga run the seniors’ club in Masiphumelele. members of the community. The club receives donations from Pick n Pay, Food Lover’s Market and Checkers Muizenberg; and they are in the process applying for funding with the department of social development, “but it’s very difficult,” says Thabisa. Lydia says the club is important because it keeps the minds and bodies of the seniors active. Francke, who believes Lydia is deserving of the recognition, wrote in her nomination: “Lydia assists the elderly by getting their medication, taking it to their homes and
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supplying them with their necessary needs. She loves what she’s doing for the community and always strives to do more where she can.” The club needs wool, pots and donations for petrol to pick up and drop off seniors on each day that the club meets. V To donate or for more information call Thabisa on 076 871 2511 or email tmanyase@rocketmail.com. V The winners of the awards will be announced at a morning tea on Saturday 12 October in Cape Town. Winners and runners-up will walk away with Shoprite vouchers and other prizes sponsored by TygerBurger, People’s Post, City Vision and Spec-Savers
Open Gardens extravaganza for community benefit RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
Beautiful gardens in Noordhoek will be on show for the upcoming Open Gardens show later this month.
Gardens across the country will show the best they have to offer during the annual Open Gardens celebration in October, and community projects in the Deep South will benefit from the local gardeners’ green fingers. Noordhoek Open Gardens has been a fixture of the community for five years, with this year marking their sixth celebration of the beautiful gardens grown by residents. “We focus on Noordhoek and surrounding areas and try and build the community by organising photographic competitions, garden shows and more through our various marketing platforms. “There are 12 private gardens in Noordhoek which will be opened to the public for all to enjoy on October 19 and 20,” says Michele Bower of Noordhoek Tourism. This year, the event will direct some of their proceeds towards a local community initiative by Kathy Fish, called On The Verge. “On The Verge is a community gardening and greening project that I started almost 10 years ago. I started it just with my gardener and the desire to beautify the verges in Noord-
hoek,” Fish explains. The non-profit initiative employs seven men who do the gardening and heavy lifting, and three women who oversee and organise the planting of each verge. Together, they have created 25 verge gardens and planted over 100 trees in Noordhoek. “It’s hard work but its lots of fun, and we work in conjunction with the council so they support us and they know about all the projects we do,” says Fish. She believes the work that is taken on by the initiative is valuable for the community. “Most people love it. We’ve received the most beautiful letter from the San Michel neighbourhood watch, and donation from them supporting us. “It’s also lovely to know we’re supporting six guys – for some of them, this is their only job.” Once again, Noordhoek Open Gardens will take place over two days, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October; a decision that was taken to allow visitors to enjoy the entire Noordhoek experience and attract people to Noordhoek. Fish agrees, saying: “The verge gardens add to security and bring in tourism and add value to the area.” V Visit https://www.noordhoektourism.co.za/open-gardens/.
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CHARITY
Bosties first, come rain or shine NETTALIE VILJOEN
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ot even a South African Weather Service alert forecasting adverse weather around the Western Cape coastline with stormy conditions could keep avid supporters of Boston Terrier Rescue South Africa home on Sunday 29 September. Braving the storm, the registered non-profit company (NPO) went ahead with its Cape Town Boston Meet held at the Green Point Cricket Club from 11:00 to 15:00. Fiona Strydom of the NPO said there were concerns surrounding attendance, but, seeing that everything had already been arranged, there was no going back. “We weren’t going to disappoint our Bostie fans by cancelling the event. The Boston community, which feels like one big family, is one of a kind (online and in-person).” Strydom says even though they knew Bostie fans would come out to support them, they were still overwhelmed by their attendance and big hearts. Besides southern suburb residents, people came from as far afield as Strand, Paarl, Langebaan and Stellenbosch to show their support. About 157 humans and an estimated 50 Boston Terriers attended the event. “It is difficult to count when you have a bunch of Bostons bouncing around everywhere,” says Strydom. “There is something about Bosties that make humans go the extra mile for them. This again proved Bostie owners’ commitment and care.” The raffle prizes up for grabs might have had something to do with it as well. Artist Ilse Du Plooy’s painting called Boston Mafia and products donated by Italian Deli Online, Poppy Devine sleepwear, Jordan Wine Estate wine, Radisson Red Hotel, The Zone Fitness Centre and private donations were combined to make up different raffles. A range of donated doggy biscuits, from Dingo Pet Treats, Boston Style Bakery & Chill’O Jam biscuits (all the way from
Polokwane), were added to the raffles. Except for the Bostie dash, which had to be cancelled due to intermittent rain, activities went ahead as planned. Doggy biscuits, stickers, tote bags, notebooks, mugs and fridge magnet note pads, all with a Boston logo, were on sale. A pet photographer, Angie Fullard, also took photos of Bosties with their owners at the meet. According to Strydom, at least R11 000 was raised at the event which will go towards vet bills and other expenses. “It was a fundraising event, but we also wanted to create awareness about our rescue organisation and give Boston Terrier owners the opportunity to socialise with other Bostie lovers,” said Strydom. Greenpoint Cricket Club sponsored the venue. Strydom says they plan to make this an annual event. “We will also try to have one or two smaller social events during the year. “Many owners have already asked when we are going to have another event, especially those who could not make it.” The NPO is made up of a small group of dedicated volunteers from around the country. Together they rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, unwanted, neglected and surrendered dogs of any age. “We network extensively and spread the word about Bostons that are in shelters, take fosters into our own homes and conduct extensive home checks to ensure that when we rehome a dog it is for life.” Strydom says they understand that people’s circumstances can change. “We are always happy to assist with surrendered dogs or finding the best possible forever home. If needed, flights can be arranged free of charge and we will assist with transport and relocating where needed.” V For more information, email fiona.strydom@gmail.com. South African Association for Retired Persons (SAARP). All are welcome. The cost is R10 for members and R20 for non-members. Tea or coffee and biscuits will be R5. For further information call 021 782 2719 on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:00 to 12:00.
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Richard Quintal with his Boston Terrier, Dexter, at the Cape Town Boston Meet.
Thursday: 10 October V Glencairn: Friends of Silvermine walking group are meeting at 08:00, at Glencairn Expressway from which they will be walking to Black Hill to see the Spider Orchids. Call 021 782 5079 to join.
Wednesday 9 October V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Art Society will be holding a workshop in the hall of Nerina Retirement Home, on Recreation Road, from 14:00. The subject will be the drawing of African animals, as demonstrated by John Muir Laws. Bring sketching equipment: paper, pencils, charcoal and crayons, and join them to improve our skills in depicting the fauna of the country. All welcome. Guests will be charged R20. For further information contact Ann on 021 782 6297. Wednesday 9 October V Fish Hoek: David Muller, renowned local actor and raconteur, will tell the moving story: “Whale Nation” at the next meeting of The
Saturday 12 October V Glencairn: The Simon’s Town community police sub-forum, the neighbourhood watches, will hold their monthly meeting at Hotel Glencairn in Glen Road, from 18:30 to 19:30. Call the secretary, Ernest Harris, on 083 319 6562. Thursday: 10 October V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Valley Historical Association will have a talk on “The Amazing Coelacanth, Old Four Legs and the Fishy Smiths” by their guest speaker Mike Bruton. Guests can make their way to the venue at 17:00, with the talk beginning at 17:30 at Fish Hoek Library, Fish Hoek civic centre.
V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Garden Club’s Flower Show, Garden Expo and Special Plant Auction will take place in the main and minor halls of the Fish Hoek civic centre from 09:30 until 16:00. Admission for adults is R10 per person. Children under 16 years can enter for free. For further information contact the secretary on 021 785 2386 or 076 662 3500. Sunday 13 October V Sirkelsvlei: Join the Cape Point Volunteers for a hike from the main gate over Rooihoogte to Sirkelsvlei, at 09:00. Hikers need to wear boots, have water, rain gear, hat and snacks. It
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is expected to finish around 12:30. Rain cancels. Phone Rob on 078 003 3549 if in doubt. Tuesday 15 October V Sun Valley: There will be a meeting of the King Of Kings Women Connect group at 09:30. The speaker this month is Andrea Nettel, who will be speaking about her work at The Family Counselling Centre and giving her testimony. Everyone is welcome. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting and bring along a plate of eats. Tuesday 15 October V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek Art Society will be convening a plain aire trip at 10:00 to a house at Pooh Corner in Noordhoek. It is situated in Village Lane opposite the parking lot of Noordhoek Farm Village. For those needing directions or lifts meet at Fish Hoek civic centre parking at 09:15. Bring sketching equipment, a chair and a hat. For further information contact Ann on 021 782 6297.
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OCEAN VIEW
Soccer tournament in ‘warzone’ RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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porting Chance has officially kicked off its eight-week Sportsmans Warehouse Street Soccer tournament for the children of Ocean View. The tournament is for children from the age groups u.10 to u.12 and will run until Friday 22 November when the final play-offs will take place to find the ultimate winners. Taking place behind the Ocean View Public Library, the soccer tournament kicked off last week, Friday 4 October, with an estimated 120 children taking part in the sporting action. Sporting Chance’s coordinator for Ocean View, Shirley Botes, has organised the event in the infamous gang warzone, where many shootouts have taken place, to bring awareness to the problem faced in the community. “How better to bring in a programme like this? There can’t be shootings happening with four courts full of kids, with people supporting and a DJ playing there,” she says, adding that she believes the time and location of the games will serve the goal she aims to achieve. “Even in a community, with the things that are happening here, still positive things can take place and you can still uplift the kids. Our kids need this. It’s now festive season, parents start drinking, and they’re neglecting their kids, so this is the exact time that I want to have something like this – so parents can come and support rather and we can keep the children busy.” The tournament will be watched over by the local neighbourhood watch groups; and Sgt Leon Fortuin, spokesperson for Ocean View police, has also said they would like to support the initiative by sending out police
to the games on days when they have staff available. “This is a good initiative. It is through sport that we can become unified as a nation. She is giving the kids something encouraging to do, where there may not be many opportunities in the community. If we don’t grab the youth while we are still young, the gangsters are going to grab them. “We are going to ensure that the elements that we don’t want there, will not be there. We will endeavour to fight the root causes
of crime and make sure that this tournament is a great success,” said Fortuin. Botes has also made provisions for residents by providing empowerment opportunities; allowing 20 parents and residents to work as coaches for the teams, for a stipend. Sportmans Warehouse and Sporting Chance have organised uniforms and medals for the games, but Botes hopes the community will be willing to help with other items that are needed to make the tournament a success.
“We need snacks: fruit, sandwiches, juice, chips and Bompies (frozen juice lollies),” she says. Without donations, Botes will need to provide the snacks for each Friday out of her own pocket. She hopes the community can contribute time, money and snacks for the success and upliftment of Ocean View’s children. V Contact Shirley Botes on 083 882 4801 or 078 492 7759; or email shirletbotes@gmail.com to support or for more information.
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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
‘Are you man enough?’ NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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ne million men country-wide need to paint their pinky nails and show their support against gender-based violence. Christopher Thorpe, founder of the Pinky Promise Movement, launched the campaign under the theme “Are You Man Enough?” at the Hope Distillery in Salt River on Wednesday 2 October. Like many South Africans, he was deeply touched by the recent brutal attacks against women and children. “I was just about to land in Cape Town three weeks ago when I became overwhelmed by the thought of what is going on in our country. From that moment I knew I needed to make this happen. I hope we reach the target by Monday 16 December,” Christopher says. He says it is only through creating “something disruptive” that they will show they care about women. Pinky Promise aims to initiate an unbreakable commitment in support of multiple social issues. He is hoping to get sponsors and influential stakeholders on board to help spread the word. Explaining the theme, Christopher says it was to provoke the inner conscience of each man, encouraging them to do introspection to identify whether they truly stand for what a “man” is, or if being a man is just about gender. With this campaign, he challenges those that confidently identify themselves as a real “man” to wear black nail polish on their pinky finger and share their photos us-
Christopher Thorpe encourages men to play an active role in fighting gender-based violence. PHOTOS: NOMZAMO YUKU ing the hashtags #pinkypromise #areyoumanenough on social media. Another objective of the campaign is to raise funds for charity organisations working with vulnerable women and children. The launch received a warm welcome. Guests had their pinky nails painted at the venue, and some bought promotional drinks of which the proceeds would be donated towards the campaign. Paul Paarman was among the first men who painted his nails on the day. He hopes many men will heed the call and have their fingernails painted to show their solidarity against gender-based violence. V For more information visit www.thepinkypromiseorg.
Buller Louw Boulevard will be closed for reconstruction this weekend.
Kommetjie road upgrade: temporary road closures The closure and reconstruction of Buller Louw Boulevard will start on Friday 11 October and it is anticipated that it will take two to three days to complete. Chand Environmental Consultants, on behalf of the contractors, Martin & East, have indicated that traffic along Ou Kaapse Weg and Kommetjie Main Road will not be affected by this closure, however, left- and right-turns into Buller Louw Boulevard will be prevented. Access to Sunnydale will be along
Longboat Street and Noordhoek Main Road. Exiting traffic will be routed to the Ou Kaapse Weg and Noordhoek Main Road intersection via Houmoed Avenue. The working area will comprise Buller Louw Boulevard from the intersection at Ou Kaapse Weg, up to Sunnydale Road and this will be a no-go area for non-construction personnel. The time of the closure is from 19:00 on Friday 11 October until 05:00 on Monday 14 October.
‘Dassie’s Tale’ comes to Muizenberg
Paul Paarman was among the first men who had his nail painted at the launch.
Described as: “Adequately silly and engaging for children of the target age group – and everyone”, the Jungle Theatre Company will be performing their new show, Dassie’s Tale, starting this week. Thanks to funding from the National Lotteries Commission, Dassie’s Tale will be part of the Muizenberg Festival on Saturday 12 October from 15:00 to 16:00. It will take place in a new theatre space for family shows called the Jungle Theatre, at 3 Marchmont Road in Muizenberg. Dassie’s Tale is an African folk tale suitable for ages three and up. The story is set in ancient times when the earth was created. All the animals embarked on a journey to
share their talents. However, Dassie was too lazy to make the effort, and learnt an important lesson about working hard and being honest. The performance includes isiXhosa dialogue, beautiful songs, expressive dance and imaginative masks. Tickets are on sale for R50 and will available on Quicket and at the door. Refreshments and children’s books will also be on sale. All proceeds will be used to support the ongoing activities of the Jungle Theatre Company, a registered non-profit organisation. V Call 021 788 5641 or email info@jungletheatre.co.za for more information; or visit www.jungletheatre.co.za. Buy your tickets at https://qkt.io/DassiesTale.
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The Mystery of Tango presented by The Masque Theatre on Saturday 12 October, will take the audience on a journey through time and space by sharing the roots and expression of the Argentinian tango. The show will be presented in the form of a story (narrative, images and songs), covering the history of the Argentinian tango. Showing the way will be Porteños SA Tango Ensemble comprising of two authentic porteños: Silvia Otero (vocals) and Alberto Otero (guitar), who will perform tango music in its unique and authentic form. Porteños means a native of the city of Buenos Aires. They will be joined by Leon Oosthuizen on accordion and Natasha Otero on cello. The show will start at 18:30. V Book at Computicket or call the Masque Theatre on 021 788 7898.
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Water-wise garden guru shares advice NETTALIE VILJOEN
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t is easy to give up hope on ever having a lush garden if, like this reporter, you too have spent hundreds of rands on plants and shrubs only to watch them wither and die. Angela McQueen, the co-owner of such a lush garden (yes, unlike unicorns, they do exist) says a resilient garden is within anyone’s reach. And, with sufficient research and planning, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. Over the past seven years, using her working knowledge of indigenous and exotic drought-tolerant plants and her husband’s (Alister) knack for, well, “making things”, they have established a lush-looking garden that relies solely on greywater and harvested rainwater. Angela’s little slice of paradise is one of four diverse gardens – each practising sensible water management – which will feature at Open Gardens Constantia on Friday 18 October and Saturday 19 October. Steps taken to earn this Meadowridge garden the water-wise stamp of approval include over four cubes of mulch (two truckloads) to cover the soil in a thick layer for water retention and cooling, a simple greywater system (a tank with a float switch), four water tanks with a combined capacity of 8 500l to capture rainwater, and four soakaways/French drains to hydrate deeper soil structure and retain water on the property. Plants were also grouped according to water needs and suitable indigenous, as well as drought-tolerant exotic plants, were used. When it came to the trees on the property, large trees were retained and not trimmed back to provide shade. “The fallacy exists that trees are not great in water-wise gardens. Trees are essential in so many ways. Plants are more resilient and require less water if their roots are cool,” she says. And for Angela, when it comes to gardening, “resilient” is the keyword. A resilient
garden can survive change beyond the normal, and then recover well. Many of the measures taken in their garden were inspired by her interest in permaculture design – the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. She also implements these principals in her garden consulting and plants sourcing business called Small Space Gardens. In her blog (www.smallspacegardens.co.za), she gives four basic principles to achieve a water-wise garden. . Do as nature does. A plant will most likely thrive if you can duplicate the environment in which it has evolved. Also mulch, a lot. . Water. Permaculture teaches the four S’s: slow it, spread it, sink it, and store it. Soil is the best water reservoir there is. Try and keep all water that comes to your property in your property by using gullies, swales and planting hole basins to prevent runoff and to give it time to soak into the ground. Angela McQueen with her dog Pip. The garden at her home in Meadowridge is one of four which will . Plants. Choose the right feature at Open Gardens Constantia. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN plants for your soil type and select plants naturally geared to survive drought. She suggests driving or walking around ing. After sketching a general plan, start in . Group plants with the same water your neighbourhood to see what type of one bed, make your plant list and work your needs. For example, if you have plants that plants are thriving in your area and where way around,” she says. need a little more water such as Plectrant- they are situated. Some plants thrive in full For hacks on how to get hold of free or hus, then plant these in one suitable location sun and others decidedly not cheap plants, read Angela’s blog or visit her and ensure they receive your greywater reg“Common plants are common for a rea- garden during the Open Gardens event. ularly. son, it means they are hardy stalwarts that Money raised will go towards food garden Once you have set up the basic infrastruc- stay around when others fail. Many ‘old projects through the organisation’s Sozo ture and design of the garden following these fashioned’ varieties like Mother-in-Law’s Foundation and Soil for Life. principles, the next step is choosing your Tongue (Sansevieria) or Hen and Chicken Tickets are R70 in advance or R80 at the plants. “You don’t want to buy plants on im- (Chlorophytum comosum) are coming back gardens and include Soza barista coffee or pulse just because you like the look of them. into ‘fashion’,” Angela says. tea and eats. You may end up wasting your money. Do And finally, work systematically. “Start- V Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za or your research first,” she advises. ing or restoring a garden can be overwhelm- call 021 712 5668.
Faster procedure for cancer patients NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Cancer patients at Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory will now receive state-ofthe-art treatment after the hospital invested millions of Rands in a Halcyon radiotherapy machine. The machine was installed and began operating at the hospital’s oncology unit on Wednesday 2 October. It was purchased from Varian Africa at a cost of R35m, and was shipped from Switzerland. It is hoped that it will help manage the growing demand of cancer patients needing radiotherapy. According to Nanette Joubert, head of the department of medical physics, a procedure will only take less than eight minutes per patient with the new machine and they can accommodate an average of 40 patients daily. The machine stores details of each patient so that they are accurately identified with each examination. The name is displayed on a small screen during each procedure. Joubert says the machine is an all-inone design, with a self-shielding layer that makes it even safer. Joubert explains all the required examinations and treatments will be performed in one go. This will also help reduce the waiting period for patients who need treatment. Jeannette Parkes, head of radiation oncology, says the machine can treat complicated radiotherapy plans that conform to the highest standard in the world. She says it allows accurate verification of the patient’s position during every radiotherapy treatment day. “This is particularly important for patients who are being treated in areas where soft tissue organs can move with daily physiological changes,” Parkes says. Dr Bhavna Patel, the hospital’s chief executive officer, thanked everyone who
From left are Dr Bhavna Patel, Dr Bernadette Eick, Francois Heyns, Prof Jeannette Parkes and Nanette Joubert (kneeling), who were happy to display the new Halcyon radiotherapy machine. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU played a role in sourcing and making sure the machine is in a position to render the intended services. Another word of gratitude came from Francois Heyns a cancer patient, who is battling cancer for a second time since his first diagnosis in 2011. He says it is good to know that the government cares and in-
vests in advanced equipment to save lives. He says unlike the first time he was diagnosed, he is now more positive, knowing he’s getting the best treatment in the country. He encourages those that have been diagnosed with cancer to not be frightened or think of it is a death sentence. “You can beat it.”
Use these waste disposal sites instead The City of Cape Town advises all residents and businesses using the City’s drop-off sites to dispose of garden waste that the capacity is currently limited due to delays in the appointment of a chipping contractor. Until a contractor can be appointed to perform garden greens chipping at these sites, commercial entities may be referred to alternative drop-off sites, or landfills if their load is greater than 1.5 tonnes, or if they are dropping off multiple loads per day. In order to minimise the inconvenience, the City is temporarily accepting and storing garden waste at the closed Bellville site while the matter is still being resolved. The appointment of a chipping contractor has been delayed due to the emergence of a new invasive species of beetle, the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle that lives in the trunks and branches of trees. This species was detected in April this year, and the City’s invasive species unit has been working since then to address the problem. Specifications for the previous three-year tender were drafted before this emergence and did not contain requirements for dealing with the threat posed by such species. While the new tender specifications are being developed, and the bidding process on a revised long-term tender unfolds, the City’s solid waste department is working toward the appointment of contractors who can perform the chipping process in the interim. All avenues are being explored. In the meantime, garden waste disposed at drop-off sites is being transported to landfills daily where it is being stockpiled until an interim contractor is appointed. A list of the City’s drop-off facilities and landfill sites, and details of their operating hours and location, are available on the City’s website. All of these facilities will accept green waste, except for Sea Point, Woodstock and Retreat which are closed for upgrade construction. The City regrets the inconvenience caused and they are doing their utmost to ensure that inconvenience is minimised.
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Bok women go down fighting at City Park Springbok women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his team’s character despite suffering a 38-15 defeat in their series decider against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday 5 October, where they were outscored six tries to two. Scotland made better use of their chances in the first half and crossed the try line three times, while the Springbok women were only able to score a penalty goal, which saw them enter the break 19-3 down. The second half was competitive as Scotland added three tries – the last of which was on the stroke of fulltime – while the Springbok women touched down twice. “The result is obviously disappointing, but I am satisfied with the performance and the character the team showed,” said Raubenheimer. “We competed well, our defence was a little better than Monday, although a few errors there once again cost us, and some of the young players came through nicely. “We did, however, give away 21 points, which we are not happy about. That said, I was particularly impressed with the way the team fought and got better as the match progressed, so it was a good step-up from our last match. “We learned some good lessons as a team in the last three tests.” Commenting on the young talent coming through the ranks, Raubenheimer said: “Our main goal with the test matches we played this year was to try to build a group of players that we could work with going forward to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. “Six players who played against Scotland today were u.20 players, and some of them did well, while others now have a good idea of the demands of test rugby.” Scotland’s Jade Konkel scored the first points of the match in the 10th minute after some good forward play close to the line, and Sarah Law (flyhalf) kicked the conversion to hand them a 7-0 lead. The Springbok women hit back with some good phases on attack and they managed to
work their way close to the try line minutes later, but a knock-on denied them from capitalising on the opportunity. Scotland, in turn, crossed the try line for the second time early in the second quarter thanks to Lisa Thomson (centre), and Konkel followed this up with her second try from more determined play close to the try line to stretch their lead to 19-0. They fought until the halftime hooter, and worked their way close to the try line once again, but they settled for a penalty goal, which saw them enter the break 19-3 down. The visitors came out firing in the second half with Abi Evans navigating her way through a gap in the defence in the opening exchanges, but the Springbok women cancelled this out in the 49th minute as Aphiwe Ngwevu (replacement centre) scored their first try of the match from a pick-and-go. The successful conversion by Tayla Kinsey (replacement scrumhalf) took their score to 10 points. Scotland winger Rhona Lloyd, however, increased their lead on the scoreboard minutes later, using her raw pace to dash through the defence for the team’s fifth try, but again the Springbok women hit back with hard-running replacement, Aseza Hele, powering her way through the defence after some good forward play. The hosts continued to fight to add to their score in the dying minutes and camped close to the try line for several minutes, but they were unable to add to their score, while Scotland made the most of their last try-scoring opportunity with Lloyd crossing the chalk for her second try on the stroke of fulltime for a 38-15 victory. Scorers: Springbok women 15 (3) – tries: Aphiwe Ngwevu, Aseza Hele; conversions: Tayla Kinsey; penalty: Shuneez van Heerden. Scotland 38 (19) – tries: Jade Konkel (2), Lisa Thomson, Abi Evans, Rhona Lloyd (2); conversions: Sarah Law (3), Helen, Lisa Thomson, Abi Evans, Rhona Lloyd (2); conversions: Sarah Law (3), Helen Nelson.
Springbok vice-captain and WP women captain, Babalwa Latsha, led from the front during their test match against Scotland on Saturday 5 October. She became a handful for Louis McMillan (left) and Lana Skeldon as she made her way to the try line. The Springbok put in a better second half performance, but Scotland took their opportunities from defensive errors in the second test to win 38-15 at City Park in Athlone. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Young athletes blaze trail T
he Green Point Athletics Stadium was a hive of activity on Saturday 5 October, with schools from the Eastern and Western Cape pulling out all the stops while competing for the coveted title of South Africa’s best athletics school at the second leg of the Twizza Super School Series regional qualifiers. The series has one clear goal in mind – to crown SA’s best athletics school.
“The Twizza Super School Series delivered fine competition in Track and Field today,” says Athletics South Africa president, Aleck Skhosana. “We are laying a foundation for future stars in youth, junior and ultimately the seniors. The great spirit of athletics between winners and those who didn’t win the titles of the day was truly inspirational. Schools competed against each other, made friends and pro-
duced outstanding talent. We are now looking forward to seeing what the Grand Finale holds in store in February 2020.” Paarl Boys’ High School was dominant at the event, with Boland Agricultural High School finishing second, while Parel Vallei came in third. Wynberg Boys’ High School was the best placed team from the southern suburbs, finishing ninth in the division, with South Peninsula and Portland High Schools
finishing in 14th and 15th places respectively. La Rochelle Girls High School took the lead in the girls competition. Paarl Girls high School came in second, while Bloemhof Girls High School finished third. South Peninsula High School finished 11th in this category. The mixed competition was won by Parel Vallei, with Bellville finishing second and HTS Drosdy third, with South Peninsula’s mixed team finishing ninth.
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ARD hosts successful 3-Vlei race A
RD athletic club held its nineth annual 3-vlei road race through the streets of Grassy Park on Sunday 6 October. The race has a unique characteristic as it takes the participants in the 10km distance past the iconic Princess Vlei, Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei. This year saw over 2 200 people participating in the main race with a remarkable increase in the 5km fun run of 1 400 pairs of feet enjoying the well-organised event. Nkosiyethu Sotyanja of Multi-sport MSA (30:44) and the ever impressive Pamela Moyikwa of RC Langa (37:24) took the no.1 podium positions in the men’s and women’s races respectively. The much talked about sub-60-minute shield on offer for finishers of the 10km by the race organiser was once again the highlight of the event for the club runners, with many recording their personal bests on the flat route.
Yusrie Barodien of Athlone in the 10km.
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Marwaan and Raghmah Abdul in the 5km event.
Father and son Daniel and Zeke Adonis competing in the ARD 3-Vlei race on Sunday 6 October. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Trevor Jantjes of Rondebosch Club Urban Life in the 10km PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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Nabielah Davids of Topform AC in the 10km race. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Neil Arendse in the 10km.
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