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Dagga plants, dry dagga and other equipment to the value of R82 000 was confiscated in Ottery.

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Dagga plant bust SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS SAMANTHA.LEE@PEOPLESPOST.CO.ZA @SAMANTHA_LEE121

wo men have appeared in the Wynberg magistrate’s court on charges of drug trafficking following a major bust at an Ottery business park. On Tuesday 13 October, officers attached to the provincial detectives narcotic unit, assisted by flying squad members, executed an intelligence driven operation.

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The investigation led the officers to the business park in Ferndale Drive at 10:45, where officers uncovered a hydroponic cannabis laboratory comprising of dagga drying equipment and various dagga plants valued at around R82 200. Police confiscated equipment used in four cooling units transformed into hot houses, fully equipped with plants in various stages of cultivation. A substantial amount of dried cannabis was also confiscated. Rafique Foflonker, Lansdowne community policing forum (CPF) chair, says they are

concerned but pleased at the discovery. “It is absolutely shocking to us that there would be such a large operation right under our noses. I think it is very concerning that this (operation) went unnoticed for so long and we welcome this bust. We are always urging the community to report so more operations like this can happen and they can be taken down,” he says. The CPF further applauds the provincial team for their investigations which led to the arrests. “Drugs is a major problem in our pre-

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

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SAAO celebrates double century KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne Today (Tuesday 20 October) marks 200 years since the establishment of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). The Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope (as it was previously known) was founded on 20 October 1820 making it the oldest scientific institution in the country. The SAAO, which is managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF), is the national facility for optical astronomy in

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South Africa. One of its key functions is to conduct crucial research in astronomy and astrophysics not only nationally but also on international level by providing a worldclass facility to scientists. Daniel Cunnama, science engagement astronomer, says in 1971 a decision was taken to combine all the major facilities for optical astronomical research into one body, known today as the South African Astronomical Observatory. People’s Post recently visited the site in Observatory although science operations have been seized here since 1972, when its main observing station moved up to Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Today the Cape Town site is used for tours for school groups and workshops for technological development. Laying just 7.2km from the City Bowl, the SAAO has a rich history with many astronomical discoveries made there. “Observations made by the Cape astronomers include the first measurement of the distance to a star, the first photographic sky survey, the accurate measurement of the distance to the sun, the determination of the shape of the Earth in the southern hemi-

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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Family seeks help SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_lee121

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Residents remember killings SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha-lee121

n 15 October 1985, scores of local youth took to the streets in a peaceful protest against the apartheid regime. Unbeknownst to them, it would result in death, injury and arrests. While protesting along Thornton Road in Athlone, officers attached to the railway police and apartheid security forces and defence force – hidden behind crates at the back of a railway truck – opened fire on the protesters, killing 11-yearold Michael Miranda, Jonathan Claasen (21), and Shaun Magmoed (15), injuring several others. Their plan was to suppress the uprising while going undetected. According to Dr Martha Evans of the University of Cape Town (UCT), officers could not enter communities in police vehicles because of how unpopular they were. By concealing themselves in the back of the truck, they planned to arrest ringleaders of protests and uprisings. “No one knew there were policemen in the back. The truck drove down and came back. Because it was a railway truck, it was symbolic of authorities and government,” she says. “Youth started pelting the vehicle with stones and almost immediately policemen popped out of the crates and started shooting.” The next day, the same fate awaited Mabhuti Fatman (20) and Mengxwane Mali (19) who were also gunned down by officers hidden in crates. The act of the officers concealing their presence behind the crates and opening fire on the youths is known as the Trojan Horse Massacres, which took place 35 years ago in both Athlone and Crossroads, claiming the lives of five youths. Emeritus Prof Crain Soudien, also from UCT, says the reconnaissance of the decoy truck driving up and down the road was not known to be planned at the time. “This was a planned event. The security police organised with the railway police to set up this decoy truck,” he says. “They must have had approval from (higher up). You have this extraordinary complicity by the highest level of security police in the country to pull this event off. It was a deliberate thing.” Soudien says, because the same thing happened in Crossroads a day later, it is clear this was a strategy. “This was a strategy these security people used to try and quell, put down this uprising as it was happening. The people who were killed in it could hardly have properly known what was going on,” he says. Because of the ages and the brutality of the events that unfolded, Soudien says the hurt can still be felt in communities 35 years later.

Faiez Jacobs, member of provincial parliament for Athlone, says the lives of these youths and everyone else who was part of the Trojan Horse Massacres should be celebrated as it played a role in the fight for freedom and democracy during the apartheid regime. “We also have great heroes and sheroes that must be commemorated and celebrated. People’s heroes who played a role in the struggle for freedom and democracy. We can never forget this community. It is important for the community of Athlone to remember,” says Jacobs. Brian Alcock, of the Athlone District Advice Office, says many who are still residents of Athlone remember that fateful day. “Many of us will remember the Trojan Horse Massacre of 1985 on the corner of Thornton Road And St Simons Road in Sunnyside, Athlone, when Jonathan Classen, Shaun Magmoet and the only 11 years old Michael Miranda lost their lives. “It was a period of times when students from schools in the Athlone area used to gather and together show they stand against the unjust system and together raised their voices. These youth members with many others around South Africa lost their lives or sacrificed their lives because they wanted change,” says Alcock. “As we commemorate this day, we should continue to push for justice and retribution. We should continue to remind today’s youth of the sacrifices of the youth at that time because their spirits and memories must live on. A luta continua (the struggle continues),” says Alcock. According to South African history online, in March 1988, an inquest investigation was launched to investigate the manner in which the officers acted. At the time, the magistrate ruled the actions were unreasonable and 13 officers were charged. The case was referred to the Cape Attorney General who refused to prosecute. Families of the victims then launched a private prosecution which ended in the men’s acquittal in December 1989. Jacobs says processes are under way to get provincial and national heritage status for the locations of the Trojan Horse Massacres and others. “There are processes to get the Trojan Horse and many other places heritage status so that it can be part of our collective memory of what Apartheid did to our people, how brutal it was and also so that we can never repeat these events again. The key message is that young people must know that we have heroes on the Cape Flats, so that they can also be exemplary and get opportunities,” says Jacobs. He says communities are encouraged to work on legacy and memory projects or foundations to keep their memory alive.

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he ‘super spreader’ event in the southern suburbs is a very clear and grim warning that we cannot let our guards down in terms of adhering to safety protocols and behaviours both within and outside our schools.” These were the words of Brian Schreuder, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) head, in a letter sent to principals, teachers and public schools on Wednesday 14 October. Last week, the provincial department of health was alerted to a cluster of infections in the southern suburbs, emanating from a social event at a night club. By last week Thursday (15 October), its contact tracing teams had identified 89 cases linked to one venue – either through direct or indirect contact. Of these cases, 38 are matric learners. Schreuder says, given that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are just a few weeks away, the long-term consequences of contracting the Covid19 virus far outweighs the short-term benefits that could be derived from a social event, be it a party, a close-contact sports event or a large family gathering. “While the very thought of contracting or further spreading this virus should put any person on alert, there are other consequences as well.

“It can result in the further disruption of schooling and missing class lessons, assessment tasks and examinations,” he says. Schreuder explains that for a Grade 12 learner the implications of missing a NSC examination are far-reaching. “Should a candidate test positive for Covid-19, they will not be allowed access into examination venues and will not be allowed to sit for an examination for a 10-day period or until confirmation is received from a medical practitioner,” he says. This means that the candidate will only be able to complete his or her NSC in June next year. Schreuder emphasised that, as the department of health has warned, the best defence to the virus is “our behaviour”. “We need to ensure that we all take personal responsibility for our behaviour both in and out of school.” He urged all teachers, non-teaching staff and learners to continue to behave in a responsible manner by following the golden rules: . Always wear a mask. . Maintain social distancing. . Avoid large gatherings where there is poor ventilation. . Wash hands regularly.

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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 20 October 2020

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ry, back when she had a job,” he says. So, in celebrating growing businesses in the community, Trevor explains: “We’re getting together a few businessmen – men and women of colour – who have started businesses in the area and laid the foundation for us as business people now.” Abdullah Salie of Salie and Salie Attorneys, Trevor says, is a businessman who needs recognition. Abdullah recounted the more than 17-year-long journey with Trevor as they leaned on each other for support during trying times in their respective businesses. Trevor says it is up to people like them and

the other persevering entrepreneurs to develop the community. “We must take it upon ourselves to make the difference and be the difference in our communities. There was a lot of pain that came in the apartheid years and we were ostracised as the coloured community. But those of us here today go against the status quo for our community,” he says. The business people were brought together on Wednesday 30 September at the launch of Trevor and Tracy’s new location in Grassy Park. Trevor says the branch will serve as a beacon of opportunity for people who, like him, have a dream of growing their business.

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revor and Tracy November, who own the Remax Impact property agency in Grassy Park, celebrated Heritage Month by paying homage to the people who paved the way for businesses like theirs. Trevor says it is an honour to build on the legacy of the likes of Quentin Pavitt and Clare Jethro, who operated their real estate businesses during apartheid when, Trevor says, “there was little to no opportunity for people of colour to own a business, let alone a real

estate business”. Harold Cressy, an educator and civil rights activist born in the late 1890s, is another inspiration to the couple. His efforts and struggles to improve education for people of colour are what led to a school being named after him in District Six; Harold Cressy High School. “Cressy was the first coloured graduate in South Africa and he co-founded the Teachers’ League of South Africa (TLSA),” Trevor says. Trevor is no stranger to hard times. When he first opened his branch, he was met with many challenges. “Sometimes I used to pay some of our staff salaries using my wife’s sala-

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

HEALTH

‘Lost butterflies’ get recognition SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

he year 2020 has been a year of significant losses. Having changed the way we live our lives in almost all aspects, the provincial health department has also paid homage to the lives lost to Covid-19 in commemoration of World Palliative Care Day observed annually on 15 October. Palliative care is specialised medical care for people living with a serious or terminal illness. This type of care is focused on providing

relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness and was especially important during the Covid-19 pandemic. While his experience was not linked to Covid-19, Keith Griffiths shared his personal experience with palliative care for his late wife. She had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and given mere months to live. She had passed last December as a result of her condition. Being informed by hospital staff that his wife had gone into a coma and that her body was shutting down, Griffiths says palliative care ensured his wife was taken care of in these last few days of her life.

“The emphasis was to manage pain. My wife was transferred to St Luke’s Hospice in Kenilworth where I had the privilege of seeing palliative care in action,” he says. “On 3 December, I remember getting a call that I should come (to the hospice). Two taxis and a train later, I arrived at the hospice only to be told she had passed 10 minutes ago. My consolation was that she was not alone. There were constantly people with her. We are still trying to come to terms with everything, but what made it easier for us as a family is the fact that if it was not for palliative care, we would not have the opportunity to come to terms with everything. We knew her death was inevitable.” The initiative was first introduced to health facilities in South Africa in 2016, with programme roll-out intensifying in 2018. Last year saw the initiative being adopted sporadically with training being interrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak. On Thursday, provincial minister for health Dr Nomafrench Mbombo paid homage to the lives lost as a result of Covid-19, with many patients receiving palliative care for other conditions. Mbombo together with community members and healthcare professionals from various health sectors gathered to memorialise the “lost butterflies” by lighting a candle in their honour. They also offered a minute of silence as a sign of respect to the fallen, on the day, at the Lentegeur psychiatric hospital conference centre. The department describes palliative care as “an interdisciplinary team-approach that improves the quality of life of patients, both adults and children, and their families facing the problems associated with a lifethreatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering through early identification, assessment and treatment of pain and other problems be it physical, psychosocial or spiritual”. Mbombo adds: “The department is committed to compassionate, dignified care

from the beginning to the end. Following the principles of universal health coverage, this implies that all citizens have access to promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care and in-so-doing ensuring the human right to health.” Dr Jennie Morgan, palliative care champion and family physician at the Gugulethu community health centre, says 133 professionals have been trained since the national policy framework was adopted in 2018. During the pandemic, palliative care was provided to both Covid-19 positive and negative patients at home or in facilities. Peter Titus (78) from Westridge has been receiving home-based care since May after contracting Covid-19 which has left him bedridden and short of breath. With the assistance of an oxygen machine, Titus slowly gathered his breath to share his story via a video clip played at the event. “I felt sick and could not breathe easily and experienced dizzy spells. My family took me to the Mitchell’s Plain day hospital where they transferred me to the Mitchell’s Plain district hospital and after tests were done they confirmed I had Covid-19,” says Titus. Titus, who has no comorbidities, was transferred to the Hospital of Hope at the Cape Town Convention Centre in May and was discharged in June. Although he had survived Covid-19, his breathing was affected, and he is unable to move out of his bed unassisted. “Many patients and families were affected by Covid-19 and many lost their lives to the virus, and during the pandemic, which caused so much pain and anxiety in the home. On behalf of the department, we offer our condolences and prayers to all affected by Covid19 and to those suffering with life-threating illnesses who are living in challenging times. We salute our ‘lost butterflies’ and will always remember their lives and their legacies,” says Mbombo. At the event was also a panel discussion and members of the Gugulethu, southern and western subdistricts, as well as Mitchell’s Plain and Hanover Park health committees who shared experiences from their respective districts. Mbombo also encouraged residents to admire and take care of their “butterflies” while they are alive – using the analogy of the short but beautiful life cycle of the butterfly through metamorphosis. Those in attendance were also encouraged to write the name or names of anyone they wanted to remember on a butterfly Provincial health minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Keith to be stuck on the wall of Griffiths light a candle for those who have lost their lives due to remembrance. A candle Covid-19 and in commemoration of World Palliative Care Day. was lit followed by a moPHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS ment of silence.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

COVID-19

‘Second wave’ threat remains SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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he pandemic is not over.” This is the stern message from Western Cape premier Alan Winde in light of the possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 infections hitting the province. “We still have people in hospital and we still have deaths in our province. The main message I want to get through is where we relax, we actually start to see increases in numbers. We need to make sure everyone in this province keeps this in mind,” says Winde. The possibility of a second wave after first the peak has been high on the national government’s radar, with president Cyri Ramaphosa also encouraging residents not to relax their awareness of the pandemic. “We have succeeded in overcoming the worst phase of this epidemic while protecting the capacity of our health system,” said

Ramaphosa in his national address on Wednesday 16 September. “By any measure, we are still in the midst of a deadly epidemic. Our greatest challenge now – and our most important task – is to ensure that we do not experience a new surge in infections. Several countries around the world have been hit by a ‘second wave’ or a resurgence of infections. A number of these countries had passed the peak of the disease and had seemingly brought the virus under control. Some of them had even lifted most of the restrictions on economic and social activity. In many cases, the second wave has been more severe than the first.” In a 24-hour cycle from Tuesday 13 to Wednesday 14 October, the province had recorded 227 new Covid-19 cases. And while there are constant recoveries to counter the new infections, active case numbers have again started to see a slight increase. A total of 2 701 active cases were registered

on Tuesday, with 2 818 registered on Wednesday. Seven more people had also died from the virus during the same 24-hour period. According to the most recent statistics at the time of going to print, on Sunday 18October by 13:00, the province recorded an additional 309 cases since data was reported on Saturday 17 October at 13:00. There are 3 270 active cases, 106 134 recoveries and 4 282 deaths. The province had by Sunday registered 113 686 cases of Covid-19. Winde says it remains each person’s responsibility to remove themselves from potential risks. Avoiding a second wave should be “a key priority moving forward”. “We must remain vigilant as Covid-19 is still with us and will be a part of our lives for many more months to come, until a vaccine is available. This requires all of us to take personal responsibility so that we can protect ourselves and others. The Western Cape has worked hard to put our health response in place and has lobbied for the safe re-open-

ing of business. As individuals, we can play our part by ensuring that we continue to stick by the golden rules of infection prevention: wear your mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing,” he says. The provincial government has also put in place tracing teams who monitor suspected hotspots from the spread to ensure it can be kept under control. “We must learn from what is happening in the northern hemisphere where we see countries going through second waves. We are still flattening our wave and we see this in different ways across the country and in our province. We have to make sure we continue to flatten the curve and keep our responsibility going,” he says. “We have so far shown the world that we have a world-class response here in this province to this pandemic. Our opportunity now is to show the world that we can continue with this world-class response that where we find flare-ups we deal with it responsibly.”

Travel restrictions get mixed emotions SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @samantha_lee121 The list of banned traveller countries has raised some eyebrows, with some of the most popular tourist nationalities still unable to explore local shores. At his announcement of the “optimistic” and “cautious” reopening of the international borders to receive tourists, president Cyril Ramaphosa announced a list of restricted countries would be identified based on scientific data, and would be reviewed every two weeks. While South Africans are able to leave local shores to travel to any country welcoming visitors, the same is not true for most tourists wanting to visit South Africa. These countries – including the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Netherlands, Israel, France, India and Switzerland, among others – are considered high risk and travellers from these countries would not be allowed to enter SA for leisure. But this is killing an “already dying industry”, says tourism officials. Ronvin Fransman, owner of Grandeur Travel, says pre-Covid-19, they were facilitating more than 50 bookings for international travel per month. “The primary destination (of choice by travellers) was Europe (western and eastern Mediterranean), second in line was the Bahamas, USA. Since Covid-19 and lockdown, there has been a huge decrease in bookings to Europe and the States. However this has slightly changed since we moved to lockdown level two,” says Fransman. “Most of the popular land-based destina-

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tions and cruises have at least one of the banned countries as part of the cruise itinerary. Therefore our pool of options to advertise is much smaller this present moment,” he continues. Fear, lockdown, international travel bans and a variety of other factors have encouraged locals to start exploring domestically, but key to the survival of the industry remains international tourism. Responding to the list of restricted nations David Maynier, provincial minister for finance and economic opportunities, agreed that a different approach was needed in addressing the travel restrictions. “The risk-based approach regulating international travel released by national government is a major blow for the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape. The (sector’s) survival is dependent on international leisure travellers in the summer season and for this reason it is critical that we look at smart ways to open our international borders, especially for our key source markets, so that we can save jobs and save the economy in the Western Cape,” he says. Maynier adds that some of the key countries, which generate a large number of tourists to the Western Cape, are among the banned nations. “We have worked hard to ensure that Cape Town and the Western Cape is safe for travellers and ready to welcome international visitors, because our leisure travellers from key source markets such as the United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands and France make the most of our favourable exchange rate and have a high spending potential which positively impacts our local economy,” says Maynier.

The impact of business travellers from high risk countries needing to email and liaise with the department of home affairs, the two-week waiting period for review and the Covid-19 test regulations are all reasons for concern, as this may “create a barrier to bookings from visitors in traditional key source markets”, Maynier says. “Indeed, it is unfair to restrict leisure travellers from high-risk countries as there is simply no greater risk of transmission based on the purpose of travel,” he adds. Fransman says while bookings and interest have picked up recently, the unknown is still keeping many homebound. “Pre-Covid-19 our focus was mainly to international destinations and since the move to level one of the national lockdown, we have started to re-introduce both international and local travel (packages),” says Fransman. He says the opening of provincial borders has seen an increase in domestic tourism as locals try to shake off their cabin fever. They are also currently working on ways to further promote this through packages. “It is evident that although we have these restrictions and leisure bans worldwide, clients would still like to travel for international and local leisure,” he says. “When we moved to level one the enquiries and bookings decreased again, as the announcement of banned countries created a lot of uncertainty and protocol concerns.” Based on bookings and interest, Fransman suspects tourism will pick up again, with many travellers’ habits indicating they are aware of the impact of Covid-19 and its prevalence for the foreseeable future. Fransman suggests a dedicated website

Travel restrictions from major generators of international tourists have been met with mixed emotions. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS populated with up-to-date information and resources be established for the industry, where travellers and agents can be referred to. “The information provided at this stage comes from different sources, which we always need to verify. We appeal to government (for) intervention to make this site and information portal available to us,” he says. Any tourist entering the boarders will only be allowed at OR Tambo, Cape Town or King Shaka international airports, or any port that was operational during lockdown. Travellers will need to present a negative Covid-19 test, download the Covid-19 SA Alert app and be screened on arrival.

Covid-19 protocols not enforced at some Zonefitness clubs

THULANI MAGAZI When a Zonefitness message came through on my cellphone, advising me to dust off my gym clothes, I instantly felt my adrenalin pumping. That was after more than five months of not setting a foot in their facilities, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent national lockdown. Like most gym fanatics, I had to find alternative ways to keep myself in shape during the lockdown. Those included a morning jog and in-house exercises. The news of gyms opening was music to my ears. As a matter of fact, I was among the first few people at Zonefitness Watergate on that opening Monday. Upon my arrival, I was informed of all the new gym protocols, including the unenviable task of training with a face mask and the ban on sweat towels. Due to me being mindful of the danger we are facing and my desire to get back to my normal routine, I obliged. What has happened since then is nothing short of disastrous. Having been to a number of Zonefitness

facilities, including Bellville, Willowbridge and Promenade Mall, I am perplexed by the blatant disregard of the current health protocols or Covid-19 regulations by both the members and management of these facilities. While there had been amendments to some of the stringent rules for the gyms when we moved to alert level one, the wearing of masks in public places is still a nonnegotiable and gyms are no exception. There are exceptional circumstances where members can take off masks, subject to social distancing. However, at the aforementioned facilities, you often see members wondering like lost lambs, either with no masks on or with masks hanging on their chins. A huge concern is the ongoing defiance when a fellow member highlights the matter. What is more concerning is when the gym’s staff fails to enforce these fundamental protocols. This is a matter of life or death. Most members, if not all, have relatives or children at home. This type of behaviour puts everyone at risk, particularly with a

threat of a second wave of the pandemic. The gyms have an obligation to protect their members and, sadly, some Zonefitness clubs are failing in this regard. This is something I have personally raised with managers at Watergate and Promenade. The responses were simply appalling. One of the managers went so far as to say they are not allowed to kick out people who refuse to wear masks. This was after I had pointed out that it is a law to wear masks in public. In fact, the gym had a board at the entrance highlighting this. Therefore, they reserve the right to admission and to decisively deal with transgressors. I argued that members who defiantly refuse to wear their masks should be ordered to vacate the gym as they put other members’ lives at risk. Another important factor is the provision of disinfectant liquids and paper towels for members to clean the equipment before and after use. These are vital and should be readily available. On Saturday 10 October, I went to Zonefitness Promenade. Unfortunately, here I encountered more problems. In the entire

gym, there was but one paper towel roll and one disinfectant bottle. This was not just an inconvenience but a massive health hazard. When I raised this with staff members, I was taken from pillar to post. What was even more mind-boggling was to hear that there was no manager on duty to listen to my complaint. This is unacceptable and health authorities need to ensure there is compliance with lockdown regulations. The work and gains made in the fight against Covid-19 cannot be undone by ignorant idiots who blatantly refuse to do what is right. Frankly, businesses cannot put profits ahead of people’s lives. Equally, people who refuse to wear masks at the gym should be evicted. According to Zonefitness’s Santie de Kock their “trained compliance officers” are there to enforce the law and are mandated to “report to the Covid-19 manager and the Covid-19 response team” any form of transgression. Judging by what is happening at some Zonefitness branches, this is not working.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

CYBER SPACE

Garden Day with a difference SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_lee121

arden Day 2020 was very different for most. With forced separation or limited allowance of guests, the event, aimed at promoting reconnecting with nature and growing gardens, turned to virtual platforms this year. Celebrated on Sunday 11 October, the event was established in 2016. While encouraging locals to celebrate in their own way, organisers also hosted a string of virtual events on the day and leading up to the day. The events included a Q&A session with garden guru Tanya Visser, a celebrity flower crown-off with actor and comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout and radio and television pre-

Zita Chee Mee.

senter Zoë Brown, garden-inspired gourmet cooking and more via Zoom and Facebook Live. Alice Angela Toich from Mowbray was one of the flower crown ambassadors. “My dream is to grow vegetables and herbs that I can use in my cooking, a variety of flowering plants that I can cut, arrange inside the house and paint, and use our garden as a source of inspiration and renewal,” says the artist. A free gardening app, Candide, has also assisted locals in growing and maintaining their gardens. “We are often accused of being impatient, not understanding the way the world works and having it too easy with the internet,” says Toich. “Many of us will probably end up having to learn later in life some hard lessons about what is involved in creating a meaningful life. Gardening can get you away from your phone and teach us many of those things, such as patience, care and an appreciation of our environment.” Another local, Brenda Wilson from Surrey Estate, says she was not aware that this was an organised movement, but rather a social movement that she heard about from friends. “I wore a storebought flower crown to be part of the events, but do not have a garden of my own yet. I have recently started planting a few flower and herb seedlings and hope to formally participate next year, if my garden is big enough,” she says. “Gardening is a skill we have lost in modern society. We grew up with trees and vegetables. These days kids are not interested in nature. They want technology.”

Zita Chee Mee of Colorado Park says she has been participating for the past four years. “I am hosting Garden Day since 2017. I missed the first year in 2016 because I was on vacation overseas then,” she says. Chee Mee has a large garden in her back yard and grows everything from flowers to herbs and medicinal plants. “Gardening is relaxing for me because I can be creative, use all my senses and relax in the sun or shade. There is no limit to the amount of activities that can be done in the garden. It’s great to live in harmony with all the insects, birds, etc,” says Chee Mee. “During lockdown I was not bored because I could occupy myself with tasks and experience that inner peace when I meditate there. I usually invite fellow or aspirant gardeners over for a day of fun (to commemorate Garden Day). It is the first year that we were blessed with such beautiful weather and no wind. We even did a garden Jerusalema dance, so I can say that it was my best Garden Day celebration by far.” V For more information on Garden Day, visit gardenday.co.za or follow them on social media.

Artist Alice Angela Toich from Mowbray was one of the flower crown ambassadors for the official Garden Day movement this year.

A few aspiring gardeners gathered together to enjoy Garden Day on Sunday 10 October.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

REGULATIONS

Clock ticking on firework displays NETTALIE VILJOEN

ith Guy Fawkes and Diwali just a few weeks away, the likelihood of any large legal fireworks displays being held in Cape Town is fizzling out. In September, the City of Cape Town announced that persons wishing to host fireworks displays would be able to apply for a permit to do so in terms of the law. It further stated that any event where 200-plus attendees were expected, or that would require any infrastructure build, would also require an events permit from the municipality. When People’s Post contacted the City last week to inquire whether any applications had been received or approved by the events department, Richard Bosman, executive director for safety and security, said none had been received. That leaves very little time for interested parties considering that Guys Fawkes will be celebrated on Thursday 5 November and Diwali on Saturday 14 November. Bosman says applications must be made via the police in Pinelands. “Only thereafter can the applicant go to the Fire Safety section to schedule a site meeting (costs involved),” he says. According to Bosman, the turnaround time for approval depends on a number of factors, including when the application was made. “If the police approves your application, you will need to contact the City’s fire and rescue service’s fire life safety section in the area you wish to hold the event. “They will complete a site inspection, ensure there are no fire hazards and obtain permission from residents and businesses in the area,” he explains. In accordance with the City’s events bylaw, an application for an event must be sub-

mitted at least 15 working days before the date of the event. “The turnaround time usually depends on a number of factors, including the event organiser supplying all required documents timeously,” Bosman adds. Should any legal fireworks displays be approved within the next few weeks, it will have to adhere to all regulations as set out in the Disaster Management Act. People’s Post contacted South African Hindu Maha Sabha (Sahms) last week, asking if they were planning to hold any firework displays in and around Cape Town. Sahms is the national body representing the cultural and religious aspirations of South Africa’s Hindu community. Sahms stated they were currently engaged in discussions and would share their plans when they were ready. As was the case last year, the City has stated that it will not provide any designated fireworks sites for Guy Fawkes, Diwali and New Year’s Eve this year. Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith says the City’s decision not to do so is largely based on public sentiment and the high cost linked to hosting such events. “There is growing public sentiment opposing the use of fireworks, and we have also seen a decreased appetite from subcouncils to approve designated sites. Add to that the cost of running the sites and making resources available to monitor activities and clean up the aftermath, a picture emerges of why the designated site allocation is not feasible,” says Smith, warning transgressors against illegally discharging fireworks. V To apply for a permit to host a firework display, email capetown.explosives.cmrd@saps.gov.za. Copy the head of the City’s fire and life safety section in the application – Ignatius.smart@capetown.gov.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

ANIMAL WELFARE

Tentative tenant tortoises treated SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_lee121

he Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS) has come to the rescue of a “century-old” female Leopard Tortoise found on the grounds of a local retailer’s warehouse in Philippi. On Friday 9 October, AWS inspectors received a call from someone who had noticed the tortoise chained on the grounds of the warehouse along lower Ottery Road. The call was attended to by senior AWS inspector Mark Levendal. On arrival he found the large malnourished tortoise straining to reach some food. A hole had been drilled into the back of her shell through which a heavy linked chain was attached and firmly stayed into the ground, severely restricting her freedom of movement to a mere five-metre radius. The soiled sand in her surroundings had been denuded of anything nourishing to eat and she had been without any form of protection from the elements. The tortoise was also being kept very close to the facility’s

electric fence, which could have resulted in tragedy. It is unclear, at this stage, how the tortoise came to be at the warehouse or how long the tortoise had been kept there. It is, however, believed the tortoise may have been smuggled onto the property concealed in the back of a delivery truck. Allan Perrins, AWS spokesperson, says the tortoise has been admitted to their hospital and being fed an appropriate diet. “We have rescued, rehabilitated and released many tortoises over the years,” says Perrins. Tortoises should not be kept as pets or in captivity, advises Perrins. However, they can legally be kept as pets with a permit issued by conservation authorities. Following reports of the tortoise’s rescue, an owner surrendered a second tortoise to AWS on Tuesday 13 October. “Another (tortoise) was surrendered following the owner being made aware that he needed a permit to lawfully keep the tortoise as a pet. He kept it indoors. It slept in his bedroom. Its nails are over-grown and it is

Animal Welfare Society inspector Mark Levendal responded to a call and rescued a 100-year-old female Leopard Tortoise.

This chain was attached through a hole drilled into the tortoise’s shell.

also grossly underweight and malnourished. Both tortoises will need extensive dedomestication and de-habituation before their release back into the veld,” Perrins says. It is hoped that both tortoises will make a full recovery to be released back into the wild under the direction of the Cape Nature Conservation. Tortoises require specific habitats and diets that cannot be easily replicated or mimicked and are best left in the veld where they belong, says the organisation. “Leopard Tortoises also commonly referred to as Mountain Tortoises (and are found) throughout the Western Cape and many other parts of South Africa. “They thrive in the veld where they consume a mixed diet of indigenous flora and very importantly, bones,” says Perrins He adds: “Whilst they have roamed the planet for centuries (and pose no threat to anyone or anything), their single biggest threat is man – the cause of habitat destruction, veldfires, motor vehicle accidents, consumption, illegal hunting, snaring, trapping

and unlawful removal from the wild for a variety of reasons including the curio and wildlife trade.” And we could be killing off the species in more ways than thought, he continues. “The sex of a tortoise hatchling is determined by the temperature at which the egg is incubated. Eggs incubated when it is cooler will be male and when it heats up will be female so climate change impacts on the survival of the species in more ways than one.” Investigations continue to find those responsible for the capture of the tortoise. “The unnecessary confinement of any animal is reprehensible and punishable by law, but to think that this poor animal who we estimate to be around 100 years old and who must have had to survive incredible odds to reach this milestone age almost died tied to a chain simply defies logic and demands that we must apprehend those responsible for this heartless act of animal cruelty,” reads a statement by the organisation. Perrins says several animal cruelty charges in terms of the law could be brought against transgressors.

Cape of Good Hope SPCA steps up to stop dogfighting RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com The dogfighting world is a dark and sinister place with money often changing hands for winning dogs, drugs, weapons and other antisocial activities. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s inspectors are committed to ending the age-old blood sport by raising funds for their rescue efforts. Last Sunday, 18 October, the inspectors took on the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon, sponsored by My School My Village My Planet, to raise awareness and funds for their very personal fight against dogfighting. The inspectorate unit, which deals with the carnage of the dog fights, has been sharing its rescue stories on the SPCA’s Facebook page and fighting for justice by giving these dogs a voice in a court of law. Some of the most recent incidents include the rescue of two dogs in Elsies River on Monday 28 September, and another two rescued in Eerste River on Tuesday 29 September. According to the SPCA, both dogs were found restrained and have the “undeniable scarring patterns that result from dogfighting”. Belinda Abraham, Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s spokesperson, told People’s Post that dogfighting is highly prevalent in the Western Cape. Hotspots include Ocean View and Mitchell’s Plain’s Cape Flats areas. Head of the inspectorate unit, chief inspector Jaco Pieterse, leads the teams in their rescues and encounters the worst-case sce-

narios when rescuing these abused canines. “I hate dogfighting because people take advantage of a dog’s best qualities – their unconditional love and loyalty – so that they will endure pain, fear, ripped flesh, blood loss, broken bones and even death; all to please their owners,” he said in a statement. The SPCA says there is no real reward for the winning dogs in dog fights because “there will be no veterinary treatment to ease their pain, no comfort and no care; and they will have to do it all over again”. And the losing dog is often killed – either by the winning dog or even by its owner in an attempt to save face. “Dogfighting is not only a problem of cruelty to animals; dogfighting is also part of a

criminal subculture that can involve other criminal activities such as illegal gambling, drug-related crimes, theft as well as contributing to the destruction of communities,” Abraham said. According to the SPCA, research has shown that people who are cruel and abusive towards animals invariably treat people, especially women and children, the same way. As part of the marathon the inspectors completed last Sunday, the unit has managed to raise more than R139 592 towards investigating tip-offs, responding to reports of dog fights in progress and rewarding those brave enough to come forward with information that leads to a successful prosecution. Of the #TEAMSPCA’s 29 runners on the

The inspectorate unit participated in the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon to raise funds and awareness on the issue of dogfighting.

day, 12 were inspectors of the unit. The SPCA is confident that its #SweatToMakeItStop campaign drove home the important message that when it comes to dogfighting; #ItsACrimeNotASport. V The public is urged to report any animal cruelty on 021 700 4158/9 during office hours or on 083 326 1620 after hours. Visit the SPCA’s website at capespca.co.za.

Chief inspector Jaco Pieterse rescues a dog from a fight.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 20 October 2020

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enowned radio broadcaster and actor John Maytham has teamed up with director Alan Committie and writer Louis Viljoen in the world première of The Outlaw Muckridge at the Baxter’s Golden Arrow Studio. Running from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 24 October, the show is the first live stage performance to be presented at the Baxter since the national lockdown was first implemented some six months ago. This is also Viljoen’s first new play following the success of The Hucksters which was staged at the Baxter in January this year. “The script began with an agreement between John and I that it should be a story very much inspired by the lockdown, but not about the lockdown,” explains Viljoen. “Instead of using the pandemic as a plot point, we decided that the emotional cost of isolation and loneliness would drive the story and from there the play was born. My promise to John was to bring him madness and horror; the humour and pathos were natural side-effects of that promise.” The story deals with a lonely, damaged man who has been taking care of his ailing mother for most of his life. In between bouts of depression and flashbacks to a life filled with emotional abuse and failures, he wish-

es himself to be a vengeful cowboy out to right the wrongs of the world. What or who he is avenging is not clear, but during one long night of the soul, the man realises that his greatest villain might be himself. Maytham, who left full-time acting in 1990 for a career in radio journalism, will take on this solo performance. Other moonlighting stage returns during his many years at CapeTalk include David Hare’s Via Dolorosa, Berlin/Wall and A Night in November – all solo shows. Alan Committie, widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading comic performers as well as a writer, director and producer, sits in the director’s chair. “John approached me to direct this commissioned one-person show as a lockdown performance to be broadcast online. Various circumstances saw that opportunity pass us by but now we are excited to be able to bring Louis Viljoen’s latest play to the Baxter,” Committie adds. Design is by Niall Griffin. The performance, which runs at just under an hour with no interval, comes with an age restriction of 18 years. All performances will be limited to 50% capacity, with Covid-19 protocols in place as regulated at level one during the national

state of disaster. These include the availability of hand sanitisers, tracking and tracing recorded, wearing of masks and physical distancing. The show is scheduled to start at 19:00.

John Maytham in The Outlaw Muckridge.

Patrons and audience members are advised to arrive at least an hour before the start of the performance to avoid delays. V Book at Webtickets on 086 111 0005 or online at www.webtickets.co.za.

PHOTO: MARK WESSELS

Carnival hosts its first Cultural Creative Workshop online The Cape Town Carnival, the annual showcase that celebrates the diversity of Cape Town and South Africa, held the first of eight Cultural Creative Workshops on Zoom last month with more than sixty community group leaders, performers, artists and artisans from across the Northern and Western Cape in attendance. Designed to keep participants in its yearlong community-driven programme connected and inspired despite lockdown challenges,

the first two-hour workshop – “In the Footsteps of the First Artists” – focused on reclaiming our identity as individuals, and as a nation, with specific exploration of South Africa’s first peoples, with guest Chief John Jansen of the Cochoqua Khoisan tribe. “Despite the isolation and hardship the pandemic has caused, our aim with these workshops is to mobilise talent and energy within our carnival community, and to share a message of resilience, hope and creativity

Mouthbow player Glen Arendse led a session in the first Carnival Creative Culture Workshop. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

that will inspire South Africans,” says Jay Douwes, chief executive officer of the carnival. Workshop participants were introduced to the origins of human creativity with a moving performance by recording artist, musician and facilitator Glen Arendse of Khoi Konnexion, who played a traditional mouthbow to awaken imagination, thoughts and feelings, inspired by ancestral memory. Arendse, one of three musicians from the acclaimed Khoi Khonnexion group, uses a variety of indigenous and contemporary instruments including percussion, hand-drums, shakers, rattles, mbira, flutes, whistles, guitar and found material to perform deeply moving musical experiences. “Part of my mission is to bring attention to the rich heritage of our first nation,” says Arendse. “The mouthbow, for example, is a means of awakening the imagination, thoughts and feelings around the talent of the San and KhoiKhoi.” Jansen introduced two greetings from the KhoeKhoegowab language which prompted group activity pronouncing the words using African clicks and vowels. In conversation with artist, curator and social-cultural adviser Khanyisile Mbongwa, Jansen emphasised the importance of reclaiming one’s identity, and Khoisan culture and heritage in particular, as part of healing our humanity. Examples of artistic symbolism in rock art

were shared, including the eland, exquisitely depicted in rock etchings and paintings and regarded as a spirit animal by the Khoi and San. Franco Pascoe, workshop coordinator at Cape Town Carnival, addressed participants giving a behind-the-scenes preview of the giant eland sculpture in the making that was originally scheduled to appear in this year’s carnival in March. It will now appear at the next year’s event. Andrea Harry, carnival lead performer from Steenberg, drew an evocative abstract shape as a spontaneous expression of movement, and commented: “While listening to the bow sounds it felt like sounds of nature, sounds of the wind blowing and my drawing is not of anything in particular but of a feeling of weightlessness, of being light.” Brad Baard, creative director for the carnival, says: “It was fascinating to hear and see the power and meaning in what people drew and spoke about. “It beautifully captured the essence of symbolism, and why the legacy of creativity from the first artists is so vital to who we are as a nation today.” The public are invited to attend the monthly Cultural Creative Workshops. Sign up for the next workshop at http:// capetowncarnival.com/online-cultural-creative-workshop-series/. The wprkshop will d focus on the origins of music styles, Marabi and Kwela.

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A Rugby advised amateur clubs, universities, associate members and schools on Thursday that their Covid-19 Committee (CovCom) had approved a proposal to allow teams to return to training under certain strict conditions, although a return to play will not be permitted in 2020. The resumption of amateur rugby training follows the gazetting of new regulations on sport by the departments of basic education and of sport, arts and culture (DSAC). “In the past couple of weeks, DSAC has permitted several sports to allow their amateur constituents to return to training and matchplay,” said Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby. Roux points out to the DSAC statement released earlier this month which states athletes, support staff and officials involved in non-professional sport do not have to undergo Covid-19 testing before returning to train, but only had to ensure that a

robust screening system was in place for training to commence. “They do not have to submit their operational return to training plans to the minister for approval. We decided to approve the resumption of training for the SA Rugby and the provincial union elite player development programmes, rugby at amateur and community clubs and for associations affiliated to provincial unions and SA Rugby, but on certain strict conditions.” The conditions include, among other things, financial considerations, control measures to curb the transmission of the virus, as well as adherence to requirements of the SA Rugby return to train and play guidelines for amateur rugby. All rugby bodies have been instructed to follow the “Integrated Return to Training” framework, as an injury mitigation strategy. It requires four weeks of fitness and strength training, followed by four weeks of gradual integration of

contact rugby skills. A set of guidelines will be circulated to all teams wishing to return to training through their provincial unions. These will include: signing indemnification and declaration of health forms; the appointment of a compliance officer; registration of all players, officials and staff on a club data base; screening and education of players, officials and staff; cleaning and sanitation of training venues, apparel and facilities; and to ensure no spectators are permitted at training or matches. SA Rugby also advised that amateur rugby matches will not be permitted to take place for the remainder of 2020, and teams may only start competitive action at the start of the 2021 rugby season. However, noncontact rugby, such as Tag or Touch Rugby, can resume once the four weeks of training have been concluded. Advice on the resumption of competitive play at community level will be confirmed in due course.

WP U.21 KEEP FINAL HOPES ALIVE: Western Province u.21 wing Angelo Davids (centre) tries to fend off Cornel Korff of the Free State u.21 team in a tackle during their SA Rugby u.21 championship match at Emirates Airline Park on Friday 16 October. Davids scored three tries to keep WP’s hopes of reaching the final alive with a 47-28 triumph. Next, WP u.21 take on the Lions u.21 on Sunday 25 October at 13:45. PHOTO: PHOTO BY LEE WARREN/GALLO IMAGES