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drive to create awareness about HIV/ Aids saw members from Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation walking the streets of Grassy Park, handing out condoms and demonstrating how to use them to passersby. “On Monday 2 December, we started our World Aids Day drive at Grassy Park Community Health Clinic, which gives us an opportunity to raise even more awareness around the pandemic that is HIV/Aids. “We once again took to the streets to raise awareness among pedestrians and motorists
alike on the importance of condomising, abstinence and knowing your status through our chants, distribution of condoms and speaking to people on the streets about HIV/ Aids,” the marketing manager and fundraiser at the centre, Fatiema Asvat, said. The high from this drive was not long lived. On Thursday 5 December, the foundation’s Vrygrond centre was burgled. Criminals broke the centre’s fence and gained entry to the facility, stealing 130 gifts which included puzzles, colouring books, toothbrushes, sweets and crayons. “On Friday (13 December), we had our annual Christmas party. “We received so much love and support
from organisations and businesses and from people in the community. “Internationally, they have acknowledged what has happened to us, and Cape Town has been so, so good to us,” said Mymoena Scholtz, chief executive officer (CEO) of the foundation. She added that it was discouraging to see the efforts of the Reddam House learners gone to waste. “The kids put so much effort into wrapping all the boxes,” Scholtz said. She blamed the burglary on the high prevalence of addiction in the community. “The drug addicts don’t think about what they’re doing.”
Scholtz said despite the close-knit community being familiar with each person who lives there, there has been no headway in the case. No one reported any information to police. “There’s not a word about it in our community and they need to change their mindsets and start reporting, and not keep quiet. In all the years we’ve done the Christmas party, this is the first year they’ve done this to us,” she remarked woefully. Despite the setback, the centre still hosted their Christmas party on Friday 13 December and celebrated the year with the children in Phumlani Village informal settlement.
Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation members raise awareness about HIV/Aids.
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RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Emergency responders were honoured for their work and dedication by Western Cape’s department of health on Wednesday 11 December. Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, the Western Cape’s provincial minister of health, visited Ocean View to award certificates to the Emergency First Aid Responder (EFAR) volunteers. The EFAR training programme was launched in Ocean View in 2014 by Deon Terry, a paramedic at Metro Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance department, who doubles as the head instructor during
training sessions. On the day of the ceremony, Mbombo noted in a Facebook post: “I started my day by tabling our EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Festive Readiness Plan and recognising 80 EFAR volunteers for their work, at Ocean View Multipurpose Centre. I’m happy for this community partnership.” Terry said that the ceremony was well received by volunteers. “It went well. I think it was something that was well-deserved and something that needed the exposure. The focus was also more on getting people aware and ready for the festive season.” To date, there have been 140 responders trained in Ocean View, with many more across the city. Terry says volunteers from
all over Cape Town were recognised for their efforts at the gathering. In August, Terry and his team trained 69 new volunteers. Terry said the ceremony last week was another step in the right direction for emergency volunteers as a whole. “What was most encouraging was her referring to EMS being the face of the health department because we’re normally the guys out there before the nurses and doctors get to see people.” Mbombo also mentioned that she would like to encourage more people to take part in this project. V For more information or to become a volunteer, follow @EVSCape on Facebook.
People’s Post Editor Thulani Magazi is feeling the festive spirit. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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s the year draws to a close and people prepare for their end-of-year excursions, People’s Post will also be taking a short break. This is our final edition of the year. Our office will also be closing on Thursday 19 December and re-open on Monday 6 January. Our next edition will hit your post box on Tuesday 14 January. People’s Post would like to thank all our readers and advertisers for their support during 2019. It has been a year of many ups and downs, but you did not waver in your support. We are looking forward to an excit-
ing 2020 where we will seek to continue providing you with quality content and other excellent services to satisfy your individual needs. We look forward to interacting with you again in the new year and extend our invitation to everyone to open their doors and welcome us into their respective homes. We would also like to wish all our Christian readers and advertisers a blessed Christmas, and a happy New Year South Africa. From the editor and the team: Thank you all. Siyabonga kuni nonke. Dankie aan almal.
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esidents in the Cape metropole can now attend the second of four summer markets in the Company’s Gardens until Monday 23 December. Markets were held in different areas including the Rooikrans Sport Complex in Grassy Park and Bellville civic centre. The last one will be held from 27 to 29 March next year at Athlone Stadium. “We will explore the expansion of our summer markets in the near future so as to provide even more opportunities to our traders,” says Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban development. The summer markets al-
low consumers and tourists an outdoor lifestyle and night shopping experience. The customary festivities and events such as the Summer Star, Play Zone and Food Zone to name but a few, will return to the Company’s Garden Market with new additions such as the Relaxation Zone where market goers can flex their muscles in yoga classes and massages. “Capetonians are familiar with the summer market in the Company’s Garden which was launched over two decades ago. This year, more opportunities will be given to small businesses and traders to supplement their income,” Twigg says.
Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban development, chats to one of the stall holders at the summer market in Grassy Park.
CPF asks residents to be vigilant this holiday season The Grassy Park community policing forum (CPF) have cautioned residents to be vigilant during the holiday season. “Criminals have increased their activities for the festive season pickings. Women are being robbed early mornings as they go to work. Serious motor vehicle accidents are claiming lives as taxi drivers race along our streets. The sea has already claimed lives.
There seem to be a sense of recklessness as we enter the ominous silly season where people throw caution to the wind,” says Melvin Jonkers, chair of the CPF. As a deterrent, the Grassy park CPF exco members do early morning patrols. Residents are urged to secure their homes when they go away. Institutions should make arrangements with their security
companies when they close for the holiday. “Parents must watch their children while at the beach. Don’t take anything for granted. We realise that parents might still be at work while their children will be at home during the school holidays, but we urge that supervision be arranged for children. Never leave children unattended,” he says. Daily we observe little girls and boys run-
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ore than 600 children enjoyed aquatic activities during a fun-filled beach day presented at Strandfontein Pavillion last week. Children from the broader Mitchell’s Plain area, Strandfontein, Pelican Park and even as far as Delft attended the event on Wednesday 11 December. The 9Miles Project, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and the Strandfontein municipal facilities management committee (MFMC), hosted the event.
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For at least six hours, from 09:00 until 15:00, children enjoyed kayaking, surfing, beach soccer, volleyball, and many other activities on a rotational basis. They also received food and drinks. Last week’s event was the second Aqua Day for the year, following a similar initiative in March. Nigel Savel, 9Miles founder, says they have hosted the event twice a year since 2015. “The aim is to present the youth with good, structured holiday activities. The youth are not exposed to coastal or aqua activities, so it is important for us to expose them to what the coast has to offer, also Strandfontein Pavilion being a blue flag beach,” says Savel. “Mentally, it is important for a child to leave their community and to come to something fun, positive and uplifting.” Savel says the support was overwhelming with the organisation needing to close registration at 600 children for catering purposes. “The event is definitely growing in popularity and we are going to make it a permanent annual event run in March and December,” says Savel. Children were divided into groups of 40, rotating every 50 minutes, to enable every child to enjoy all of the activities. Savel says there were also information sessions hosted by the provincial health department, a tour and display of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) base, a lifesaving and rescue demonstrations and an environmental talk. Savel encourages parents to promote positive holiday activities with their children. “Plug your children into structured recreational programmes this holiday, instead of your child just being at home with no activity where they can get caught up in the wrong things,” he says.
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Chimnese Davids from Grassy Park with her books.
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himnese Davids from Grassy Park not only initiated the hygiene project at primary schools in Steenberg, Hanover Park and Mitchell’s Plain but is also the author of three books. “I founded Kreativ SA, a personal initiative to develop and enhance individual and community projects and publications, in order to build a healthy society. The publications are based on compassion and self-expression, leading to healing of the individual and the community,” she says. Her three books are Muses of Wandering Passions, No Greater Love Than This and Redeeming Soul. In Redeeming Soul she encourages victims of child abuse to break the silence and to tell their own stories. The publications brought about greater awareness, disclosure, notification and treatment, forgiveness and healing. “My initiative encourages any verbalisation and closure necessary for emotional and spiritual healing. This is necessary, especially in the case of sexual abusive acts against children, that were never reported or addressed. It is a brave deed to put pen to paper having suffered sexual, emotional and physical abuse since childhood and as a young adult,” she says. Here are the synopses of each of her books: Muses of Wandering Passions (published 2012) – This book is the very definition of sadness and of loss. Its undiluted mourning grips the reader: within the starkness, the sincerity of recollections in fairness to the one causing the broken heart, is touching. The book contains the pensive reflections on a life that passed, but also the effects of it in the now. It brings a test of ability to those in need; a showdown. The reader is gently guided to assess their own love. It is often better to look at the self through the eyes of others. Even though one cannot calculate happiness, the lessons that arise from reading this book are that eternal love cannot be neutralized by separation; and the broken heart is not powerless. The end of the road brings options; one cannot fight reality; leaving does not necessarily mean stop loving; separation does not imply forgetting; mourning is not necessarily not forgiving. The forgiving heart may mourn; but even more, must mourn, in order to heal finally. Only then the spirit may grow beyond that which seemed to be so devastating and destructive. It is often so that the heart in
mourning is taught to feel all emotions, in order to really understand and relate to the sorrow of others. In fact, this is crucial for anyone in any relationship. No Greater Love Than This (2015) – Davids outlines a spiritual path that is remarkable in its simplicity, its wonderment and in its realness. Only those truly touched by the grace of God can relate to the love and passion she portrays in this collection of poetry. The reader, still looking for answers may find it within these seven sections, deeply accumulative in intensity. The answers come when one least expects them: one may miss the whispers of God, for it is within a fraction of a moment in time that a completely new life may be reborn. Yet, even within this significant recognition, we still know that the Holy Spirit inspires even our choices and our most efforts. To be aware of the suffering and affliction of self and of other souls is to love the self and others as God intended us to do. Davids found within her love for poetry the inspirational presence of the Creator. She dances before Him in adoration and in devotion. Within Jesus Christ, she discovered the metamorphosis from wretchedness to happiness, inner growth, and eternal beauty. Redeeming Soul (2018 and new release this year) – Davids went through several stages of spiritual growth during the past decade. She documented her discoveries and progress in the two earlier publications and in them she reflected upon her relationship with God, self and loved ones on this journey called life. This book embodies the solemn tone, the same serious and eager yearning to get to the bottom of that which kept her from reaching her full potential as a family member, member of society and as a spiritual being. In starkness and objectivity, but not without emotional indulgence and recognition of own shortcomings and pain, Davids lifts the curtain upon a silent and secretive life – a life that slowly but surely devoured her soul, turning her into a fearful human being, stripping her of her femininity and self-worth. The author sheds all masks and opens her heart to the reader, in order to share the miraculous purification of the Holy Spirit and divine intervention that prepared her to write this book. The content and sentiments of Redeeming Soul are entirely that of the author, as inspired by the Spirit. V Contact her on 061 650 9202 or email chimnese.davids@gmail.com to order.
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total of 5 000 police recruits have successfully completed their police training and will be deployed to stations across the country ahead of the festive season. The recruits graduated at a police parade at five colleges across the country; with 1 045 officers graduating in Cape Town, on Friday 13 December. The parade was held at the Philippi Police Academy and was the combined parade of both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis recruits. Deputy police minister Cassel Mathale says during their recruitment process more than 500 000 applications were received.
Of this, only 5 000 were successful. He says in the light of the rise in the number of cases of gender-based violence, much focus was also placed on preparing the recruits to deal with these cases and “ensure proper victim support is provided�. The new officers will be placed at the various stations across the country for a 12- month probation period. At least five constables who were identified as the top achievers at both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis campuses received bursaries to further their studies. At the parade, Capt Bart Nel lead the parade for the last time. Nel has been at the Philippi Academy for the past 39 years and will now be retiring. V Samantha Lee-Jacobs took these photos.
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ith so much to see and do in Cape Town it comes as no surprise that a 30% increase in the number of tourists is expected this festive season. Daniel Blaauw, the director of Get South, an online marketing platform for the deep south, shares some favourite attractions to keep Capetonians – and all the tourists – busy. According to a City of Cape Town statement, it is predicted that Cape Town could have 50 000 travellers arrive from the United Kingdom (UK) between December and March next year. This 30% increase in tourists is 10% more than expected in Germany and 19% more than the United States of America (USA) over the same period. The prediction comes after Cape Town was voted the world’s best city for tourism for the seventh time in a row by readers of the UK’s The Telegraph online newspaper. Here’s Daniel’s top suggestions on what to do this holiday: . Boulders Beach is always popular. According to Daniel, visitors are not only able to see the penguins but also take out a kayak and spend time with them in the water. . Swim in the tidal pools. “We have such a variety of tidal pools in the south, which is amazing.” These ocean water pools can be found at Seaforth Beach, Miller’s Point, The Bay at Kalk Bay, Brass Bell Beach, Wooley’s and the Fish Hoek Steps tidal pool, to name a few. All it takes is a bit of time and the spirit of adventure to find the perfect spot along the deep south coast. . “Surfing is the key tourist attraction of Muizenberg,” says Daniel. But swimming, relaxing and taking some Instagrammable pictures of the iconic coloured cabins are also a fun activity at Surfer’s Corner.
Touring groups often visit Cape of Good Hope during their holidays in South Africa. . Hiking and exploring in the Kalk Bay caves, otherwise known as spelunking, is a popular activity for tourists in the south. . Horse riding on Noordhoek Beach is another one of Daniel’s top picks. Rides can be booked through Imhoff’s Equestrian Centre. . “The town of Kalk Bay is a lunch time and tea time attraction,” says Daniel. He encourages visitors to the area to explore the quaint town. . He adds the Cape Point Vineyard mar-
ket as a popular attraction. “The sunset from Cape Point is magnificent.” . Two more attractions are Chapman’s Peak and the Hoerikwaggo hiking trail. Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy noted concerns around safety during the season, in a City statement. “While Cape Town Tourism plays a supportive role in tourist safety across the city, we recognise that safety and security is primarily a South African Police Service func-
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tion. “Local law enforcement agencies also collaborate where possible to enhance and amplify the efforts being made. We have, however, deployed TravelWise Ambassadors as visible ambassadors welcoming tourists to our city while providing safety and visitor information to enhance their time here,” said Duminy. V To find more things to do, visit the Get South website: https://getsouth.co.za/.
Coastal rentals give you much more bang for your buck The weak currency means that you can get much more bang for your buck in South Africa, whether you are a local or foreign visitor, says Ross Levin, managing director for Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl. Holiday rentals is now an essential element of most coastal property markets, especially Cape Town and a busy season is expected. With some 45 Blue Flag beach locations, a host of game reserves and lodges and wine regions which compare with the best in the world according to Samuel Seeff, chair of the property group, you are spoilt for choice. “Cape Town expects the lion’s share of visitors and is regarded as the busiest tourist city in Africa with a season that runs from November to April annually as well as over the school holidays,” says Levin. “Foreigners also flock to the Cape over the summer with some spending as much as 4 to 6 months here to escape the cold European winter.” Cape Town boasts several costal hotspots.
Atlantic Seaboard/City Bowl Aside from two top Blue Flag beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, there’s a host of street cafès and restaurants lining the beaches, from Clifton to the Camps Bay Promenade and onto Mouille Point and the Waterfront as well as in Sea Point, Green Point and the CBD. Attractions include the Waterfront and Silo District for five-star dining and shopping, a ride on the Wheel of Excellence for great city and Table Mountain views, a visit to the Aquarium and Zeitz MOCAA Museum or helicopter flips, yacht or boat trips. . Rates: Apartments in CBD, Sea Point and Green Point range from R1 000 to R3 000 per night and luxury waterfront or seafront units from R15 000 to R20 000 a night. Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and Camps Bay luxury villas range from R60 000 to R80 000 to as much as R160 000 per night. Hout Bay/Llandudno The picture-perfect old harbour lined with fishing boats, Mariner’s Wharf and the fa-
mous Snoekies makes Hout Bay a hotspot for holiday rentals. Neighbouring Llandudno offers villas and a Blue Flag beach. You can also enjoy some of the most scenic drives and cycling and hiking trails in the world. . Rates: R2 000 to R8 000 per night to around R40 000 per night for a luxury home or villa.
Muizenberg/Kalk Bay/Fish Hoek/False Bay Coast From Muizenberg and Kalk Bay to Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town, holiday makers are spoilt for choice with top beaches, restaurants and other tourist attractions. Muizenberg is a Blue Flag beach and one of the best surfing spots. Surfer’s Corner is a landmark along with the colourful huts on St James’ beach. . Rates: R1 900 to R3 000 per night for beach apartments in Muizenberg.
Strand and Gordons Bay Strand is famous for its promenade lined with restaurants, a 5km white sandy beach for watersport and fishing, waterpark and putt-putt for children and Olympic-sized swimming pool. Neighbouring Gordon’s Bay boasts the famous Blue Flag Bikini Beach and a yacht-lined bay as well as Clarence Drive, a world-class scenic drive or cycle route between Gordon’s Bay and Betty’s Bay. . Rates: R800 to R3000 per night for beach apartments depending on location and finishes. Blouberg to Melkbosstrand The best views of Table Mountain and Robben Island, kilometres of white sandy beaches and one of the best kite surfing areas in the world draws scores of holiday makers each year, says Nancy Oeschger, rentals manager for Seeff Blouberg. Visitors are
spoilt for choice with apartments and estates lining the beach area. . Rates: R800 to R3 000 per night for beach apartments.
Hermanus/Pringle Bay area A fabulous beach holiday and some of the best whale watching and water-based activities, not to forget a trip to the Hemel en Aarde Wine Valley await visitors here, says Paul Kruger, licensee for Seeff Hermanus. John du Toit from Pringle Bay says that the area falls in the Kogelberg Biosphere and is ideal for nature lovers, offering an incredible range of bird and sea life. The scenic R44 Clarence Drive, which meanders through Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond offers magnificent views across False Bay. A round of golf is not to be missed. . Rates: R1 500 to R6 500 per night depending on the location and accommodation.
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HUMAN SETTLEMENT
City to hand over 5 000 keys by 2024 A
reas in the southern suburbs will benefit from approximately 5 000 housing opportunities when the Greater Retreat Housing Project starts in middle 2021. This announcement was made by the provincial minister of human settlements Tertius Simmers after he paid a visit to the areas and engaged with the residents and other stakeholders. These areas consist of wards 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71 and 110 and are inclusive of areas such as Grassy Park, Steenberg, Lavender Hill, Southfield, Cafda, Plumstead, Ottery, Ottery East, Ferness, Vrygrond and Seawinds. Over the past three weeks, he had various public engagements with residents from the greater Retreat area. “I commend the communities, their project steering committees (PSCs), ward councillors, civic organisations and all other stakeholders for their robust and frank engagements. I also thank them for giving me the opportunity to clearly state what our housing allocation criteria are and how we need to ensure that those longest on the housing demand database, along with the most vulnerable, benefit first. “It was pleasing to note how eager these communities are for the development to commence and their willingness to be fully involved in the entire process. These com-
munities are already demonstrating how the government and citizenry can and should work together, as this will allow us to change the lives of many people, particularly in the greater Retreat area,” he says. This mixed-development project, which includes Breaking New Ground (BNG) or free houses, community residential units (CRU), rental- and social housing, open market and finance linked individual subsidy programme (FLISP), has a budget of more than R1.5 billion. The project is currently in its planning phase, which includes various investigations and assessments. It is expected to commence in middle 2021 with the last key to be handed over in 2024. Various amenities such as schools and recreational facilities will also form part of this development. “I call on residents to not allow themselves to be duped by unscrupulous characters spreading false information about this project. Instead, potential beneficiaries should engage their PSCs and ward councillors to acquire the correct information. As the provincial government, we remain committed to accelerating human settlement delivery, while promoting social inclusion through the development of integrated, resilient and sustainable human settlements in an open opportunity society,” Simmers says.
Activist Dr Ben Turok remembered On Monday 9 December ANC veteran Ben Turok died at the age of 92. The anti-apartheid activist lived in Noordhoek and had been – among other things – an active advocate for service delivery in Masiphumelele for many years.
“He asked for his death to be marked by a private ceremony, rather than anything official or formal, in view of the present predicament facing the country. His wisdom and counsel will be sorely missed,” read a family statement.
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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 17 December 2019
CLEAN-UP
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n anti-litter campaign kicked off at four beaches on Saturday 7 December ahead of the festive season. The #Unsmoke campaign is a partnership between tobacco company Philip Morris SA (PMSA), the City of Cape Town and non-profit organisation, Clean C. Beach clean-ups took place in Camps Bay, Clifton, Blouberg and Milnerton. The campaign encourages smokers to dispose of their butts correctly in buckets which have been installed. According to a statement, cigarette butts is a major problem on beaches and pollutes the ocean. Smokers often discard cigarette butts in the sand. This litter is often carried into the ocean with the tide, where birds and marine animals mistake it for food, with dire consequences. “With this initiative, we’re calling on adult smokers to become aware of the environmental impact and change their behaviour. We’re going a step further to provide beach ashtrays to make it easier to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. Have some fun in the sun this festive season, but remember that our beaches are not ashtrays,” says Marcelo Nico, managing director of PMSA. Nico says the campaign encourages adults to quit tobacco and nicotine entirely, and for those who don’t quit, to switch to better, smoke-free alternatives. Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste services at the City of Cape Town, says: “The City is happy to support this programme, especially during a period that sees high numbers of visitors to our beautiful beaches. Our cleansing teams are on the ground daily, but it can be challenging to keep up with the amount of litter generated throughout the day, particularly in the case of cigarette butts which are relatively small.” Greg Player, director of Clean C, added that his organisation coordinates beach clean-ups along the coast every first Saturday of the month. “We encourage the public to get involved in preserving the heritage of our beautiful coastlines,” he says.
The team behind the beach clean up on Saturday 7 December.
Plants, cuttings and ideas traded at swap
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NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku A plant swap organised by Candide Gardening had plant fanatics buzzing at Happy by Nature, a plant nursery located in Gardens, on Thursday 5 December. Participants had to bring different plants which they then exchanged. One of the participants were Michelle Lenk from Diep River, who traded her pothos for a pilea. She describes the event as “super amazing” and something needed in the city. She says it is a great way of bringing people together and encouraging gardening. Shani Krige, the market lead for Candide, says the swap is positive and inclusive and encourages a sharing culture. “People came with plastic crates full of plants. I could not believe my eyes,” says Krige. According to a statement, this is an attempt by Candide to encourage people to get out there and grow more gardens. “Plant swaps are a growing trend internationally, with regular events happening in all corners of the globe. “These relaxed get-togethers are meeting points for plant aficionados, newcomers and everyone in between – a chance to share ideas, and trade plants and cuttings,” reads the statement.
Nature Reserve in Marina Da Gama set the scene as the City of Cape Town and SANParks Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) honoured their volunteers on International Volunteers Day on Thursday 5 December. The part-time staff take on various tasks at the City’s nature reserves which include clearing alien vegetation, general maintenance, plant-nursery work, floral and faunal surveys, leading guided hikes, administration duties, providing environmental education and litter clean-ups. Julia Wood, biodiversity manager at the City of Cape Town, said the volunteers, both local and international, are a diverse group. “Some are school learners completing their work experience and others are simply residents looking for any opportuni-
Grant Davids and Michelle Lenk at the plant swap event held in Gardens.
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singles from her debut album Rosegold. She will drop her new album in 2020. Thobile Tshabalala, head of Old Mutual brand, says the company is excited to be back at Kirstenbosch for the Summer Sunset Concerts. “Starting off our sponsorship of these magical and unique outdoor gigs with performances from superstars like Shekhinah and Unathi is sure to set the perfect tone going into 2020. Our close association with the concerts
lets us ‘show up’ casually and really appreciate the passions of our existing clients and potential ones. We look forward to engaging with the wonderful people of the Cape in the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.” The Shekhinah concert will have an Old Mutual Kids Zone, offering a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages. This includes games, arts and crafts and a soft play obstacle course for toddlers under five. The Kids Zone will be open from 16:00 until
18:30. Children will be supervised by designated childminders. Bring family and friends, pack a picnic with food and refreshments or pre-order five days in advance from Moyo Kirstenbosch Restaurant. Freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks will be on sale. Tickets cost R170 per person to R220 per person. V Book now at www.webtickets.co.za/kirstenboschconcerts.
Visit and be thrilled at Iziko As the most advanced of its kind on the African continent, the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome brings together art, science, nature and edu-tainment – creating a unique and innovative space for discovery, learning and fun. With an exciting line-up of shows this December, Iziko is calling on Capetonians and its visitors to join their #CelebrateSummer festivities. During December the planetarium will also be opening its doors on Mondays – screening shows until Monday 13 January. “Be sure not to miss out on an opportunity to blast off on a virtual voyage of the unknown! With shows like Out there – the Quest for Extra Solar Worlds, learn about how, for thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe – yet thanks to our curiosity, im-
agination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos,” a statement from Iziko read. “Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during Passport to the Universe – a show narrated by Tom Hanks that explores humanity’s place in the cosmos; and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe in We Are Stars – a show exploring the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.” Other shows include Dream to Fly; The Secrets of Gravity; and The Sky Tonight. Visit the Iziko website for more information. “We look forward to seeing you at the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome to #CelebrateSummer,” the statement read. V Visit www.iziko.org.za/whats-on to find out more.
People have fun at the Iziko’s Planetarium and Digital Dome #CelebrateSummer events.
Karaoke contest returns to unearth local talent BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind The popular TygerBurger’s Karaoke like a Star competition is back, and entries are closing on Friday 24 January. Launched last year, the contest attracted interest from hundreds of hopefuls. This year, 20 finalists will take part in the semi-finals on Thursday 27 February at the Suidooster television studios. The top 10 will compete in the final on Saturday 28 March at the Kraaifontein Civic centre. A prize package worth thousands of rands can be won. Cecilia Hume, TygerBurger’s editor, says she knows there are readers out there
with hidden talents. “Please enter and show us what you’ve got,” says Hume. WhatsApp a video clip of you signing to Tygerburger on 061 841 5005. Videos with poor audio quality will not be considered.
SHAKING THEIR STUFF: The Cape Town Oriental Dance Festival hosted at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 26 October saw belly dancers showing off in the rain. The festival aims to bring together oriental dancers from across Cape Town, to celebrate the art of oriental dance, in support of a common cause and a charity. The event was arranged by Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio.
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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Blitzboks fall short in Cape Town EARL HAUPT @EarlHaupt
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hile the boisterous partisan crowd filled the air with expectation at the Cape Town stadium, the Blitzboks fell agonisingly short of claiming their home leg of World Rugby’s Sevens World Series on Sunday 15 December. Coach Neil Powell’s men were beaten 7-5 by archrivals New Zealand in a nervy final in front of the 55 804-strong crowd who packed the stadium. In total, 119 539 people streamed through the gates during the threeday spectacle – a record for the event. After a scoreless first half, Justin Geduld handed the home team the lead after the restart but could not slot the subsequent conversion. As a result, Ngarohi McGarveyBlack broke South African hearts three minutes later when he dotted over under the posts, which made Akuila Rokolisoa’s pending conversion a mere formality. Despite the loss, Powell was satisfied with his team’s display over the past two weekends, which saw them bag the title in Dubai a week earlier. “We had two good weeks, playing in two finals and winning one,” said Powell. “That is a much better start than last season and, bar the two line-outs we fluffed in the final, we had a good tournament. I certainly cannot fault the effort of the players.” Earlier in the day, in their semi-final, the Blitzboks had to fight back to secure a 21-14 win over France. Despite Marvin O’Connor’s try, converted by Paulin Riva, an inspired phase of play, which started within their half, saw Ruhan Nel dive over for a seven-point score. JC Pretorius’s clever dummy flummoxed the French defence and allowed him to coast over the try line unopposed, allowing the Blitzboks to lead the contest for the first time. Geduld duly slotted the conversion to move the score to 14-7. Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi capped off a spirited display, rounding off another attacking move from their defensive quarter to take the match beyond France’s reach and
to book their spot in the showpiece of the tournament despite a late consolation try by Jonathan Laugel. In their quarter-final clash against Kenya, Blitzboks turned in a clinical second-half display to see out their fellow Africans in a 17-5 win. It wasn’t all plain sailing, though. Local hearts were sent aflutter when, against the run of play, Kenya took an early 5-0 lead through an unconverted try by Alvin Otieno. However, Nel would restore parity, much to the delight of the home crowd, but Justin Geduld failed to convert, leaving the scores deadlocked at 5-5 at half-time. During the tournament, Geduld became the fourth South African player in the World Series to score 1000 career points after Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez and Seabelo Senatla. Shortly after the restart, Nel would secure his brace after rounding off a well-orchestrated line-out, converted by Geduld. Selwyn Davids put the game beyond Kenya’s grasp when he chased down a kick by skipper Soyizwapi. Nel, however, could not play in the final after picking up an injury in the semi-final win. He was sorely missed. “It was a pity that I could not play in the final, but that is the way rugby goes sometimes,” said Nel. “At least I played in two full tournaments and we did very well. I am now returning to fifteens, but I am very pleased with my short comeback to sevens. At least I know my conditioning will be right up there when I join the Stormers soon.” Meanwhile, the Springbok women’s Sevens team, Imbokodo, who made their debut at the Cape Town Sevens, finished 10th. Coach Paul Delport applauded his squad’s efforts, saying the tenth-place finish was what they were aiming for. “We realised that our intensity was not good enough and, therefore, our defence suffered and we made some poor decisions on attack,” said Delport. “But that was always par for the course as we last played at any level close to this last year at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.”
Justin Geduld of the Blitzboks (right) escapes the tackles of two Fijian players, Vilimoti Botitu and Jerry Tuwai, during the group stage of the HSBC Sevens tournament played at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Nadine Roos of South Africa’s Imbokodo (left) scores the team’s only try against Fiji during the Women’s Sevens World Series at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Maka Unufe of USA (left) powerlifts JC Pretorius of the Blitzboks in a tackle during their pool encounter at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Tracey Lee Josephs and Ryno Africa from Kuils River. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Blitzboks shows Isao Tabu of Fiji a clean pair of heels on his way to the tryline during their pool game at the Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Sandra Brown from Saldanha (left), Jennifer Solomons from Bellville and Lee-Anne Crouse from Mitchell’s Plain. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Sieraaj (left) and Zurina Brewer from Athlone. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Hajiera and Yusuf Jinoo from Kensington.PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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CAPE UMOYA SEE OFF MBOMBELA IN ATHLONE: Roscoe Pietersen of Cape Umoya United FC celebrates scoring a goal with teammates during the GladAfrica Championship match between Cape Umoya United and Mbombela United at Athlone Stadium on Friday 13 December. The home team went on to secure a 2-1 win. PHOTO: GRANT PITCHER/GALLO IMAGES
Rain wreaks havoc on local pitches GOOSAIN ABRAHAMS
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ain put paid to newly-promoted Strandfontein’s chances of gaining muchneeded points in their Western Province Cricket Association Premier League match against Durbanville on Saturday 14 December. After batting first and being dismissed for 131, Saliegh Jaffar (31) top scored for Strandfontein and immediately hit back to have their opponents reeling at 124/9, still eight runs short of victory with a solitary wicket remaining. Intermittent rain caused the game to be called off with Durbanville eventually awarded the points by virtue of a superior run rate. Most of the other games suffered the same fate, with Rylands continuing their purple patch, getting the better of Gugulet-
hu. Primrose managed to finish their game before the rain interfered with a surprisingly easy six-wicket win over Edgemead. Results: Premier League: Strandfontein v Durbanville Strandfontein 131 (Saliegh Jafffar 31, Jared Southgate 24; Ed Schutte 2/13, Jody Lawrence 2/16) Durbanville 124/9 (Hayes van der Berg 24; Tyler Alexander 3/24, Waseem Salie 3/26) Durbanville won on run rate WPCC v Claremont WPCC 146 (Shaun Dyason 48, Junaid Allie 37; Marvin Williams 4/33) Claremont 37/1 (14 overs) No result Langa v Bellville Langa 114 (Ben Henderson 35; Dan Childs 3/11, Dewald Botha 3/22)
Bellville 118/4 (Dewald Botha 43, Uwe Birkenstock 36*) Bellville won by 6 wickets Brackenfell v Rondebosch Brackenfell 267/6 (Chris Dent 114, Jackie Strauss 55, Morne Willemse 53; Myolisi Fumba 3/45, Luke Stevens 3/55) Rondebosch 153 (Bradley Barnes 59; Brandon Viret 5/43, Ettienne Jewell 3/54) Brackenfell won by 114 runs Victoria v Cape Town Victoria 179/6 (Jordan Woolf 80*; Bradley Petersen 3/22) CTCC 81/5 (Matt Goles 34*, James Crowson 24; Dane Piedt 4/18) CTCC won on run rate First Division A: Edgemead v Primrose Edgemead 73 (David Schierhout 3/17) Primrose 74/4 Zaeem Najaar 30*)
Primrose won by 6 wickets Ottomans v Kraaifontein Ottomans 217/9 (Mujahid Isaacs 47, Muzzamil Sheik 41, Rasheed Lewis 34; Dane Patterson 2/24, Juandre Jumat 2/24) Kraaifontein 126/5 (Craig Thyssen 52*; Nadir Samaai 2/25) Ottomans won on run rate Milnerton v Kuils River Milnerton 261/5 (Matthew Snyman 105*, Justin du Toit 59, Dillon Smit 52; Heath du Plooy 2/32) Kuils River 136/4 (Cheslyn Batt 70; Luke Petersen 2/32) Milnerton won on run rate Gugulethu v Rylands Gugulethu 102 (Siya Dodono 31; Umar Anthony 6/22, Ridwaan Williams 3/7) Rylands 93/2 (Rushdi Jappie 29*) Rylands won on run rate