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Learners from Bernadino High School in Scottsdene complete their training at the SA Fire Watch’s premises in Ottery. PHOTO: LIA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Schools to learn about fire safety LISA LOTTERING @demilottering

he SA Fire Watch organisation encourages schools in the Western Cape to learn about fire safety through its school project. According to Yusuf Allie, the founder of the programme, it aims to educate

the youth on fire safety and the use of fire equipment. The SA Fire Schools project relaunched its programme on Friday 15 August at the SA Fire Watch in Ottery. Allie says there is a need for everyone to acquire knowledge about fires. “Learners need to know what to do in

case of an emergency,” he says. The programme exposes learners to extreme conditions, teaching them about the dangers of fires. It was first established in 2007 by members of SA Fire and the South African Youth and Business Chambers. To date, the fire training academy has trained about 2 500 learners in the

Western Cape. The programme aims to train about 40 learners from Grade 10 to 12 every week at no cost to schools, parents or the department. The programme, which accommodates 20 learners per class, takes five hours to complete. V To page 2

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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Nominate those elder heroes now T

he deadline for nominations of your elder heros has been extended to Friday 30 August. Do you know elder superheroes who, despite their age and social circumstances, go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities? Nominate them now for a Community Champions Elders Award. Through the awards, now in its fourth year, People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision, in partnership with Spec-Savers, aim to honour those awesome elders who are making a profound difference in their communities. He, or she, could be the older, active

neighbourhood watch patroller walking the streets at 04:00, feeding the children in their street, driving the sick to the clinic, knitting beanies and blankets for unwanted babies or giving free boxing lessons to keep the youth off the streets, all out of their own pockets. Tell us what wonderful deeds they’ve done for their community.

Nominations close on Friday 30 August Elders making a difference can once again be nominated in one of two categories: “70-80 years” or “80 plus”. Six finalists will be selected and notified by Tuesday 3 September. All their wonderful deeds will be featu-

red in the newspaper in the weeks following, whereafter our readers can vote for the People’s Choice winner. The winners in both categories, as well as the People’s Choice winner, will be announced at a morning tea in Cape Town on Saturday 12 October.

How to nominate Download the nomination form on the People’s Post, TygerBurger or City Vision Facebook pages or request one from cecilia@media24.com or call 021 910 6500. Alternatively, collect one from our office located in the Bloemhof Building (3rd floor), 112 Edward Road, Bellville.

Nomination forms are also available at the following Spec-Savers stores: . Bayside Centre, Table View; . Blue Route Mall, Tokai; . Cavendish Square, Claremont; . Canal Walk, Century City; . Cape Gate, Brackenfell; . Kenilworth Centre; . Khayelitsha Shopping Centre; . Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek; . N1 City Mall, Goodwood; . Parow Centre; . The Promenade Mall, Mitchell’s Plain; . Tygervalley Shopping Centre . Vangate Mall, Athlone and . Zevenwacht Mall, Kuils River.

FROM PAGE 1 Allie says the intense programme is available for schools and has both theoretical and practical aspects. The programme includes the following: effective use of fire extinguishers, causes and types of fires, fire spread and control, the theory of combustion, what to do when a fire is discovered and confined space entrapment. He says although the programme is intense, that’s what makes it so special. “We want to give learners an opportunity to come and develop their skills and I believe

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it is our social responsibility to give back,” says Allie. He says he feels like they have a responsibility to teach learners these skills and ensure safety at schools. Allie says the learners can take these skills and apply it at home. “The learners will understand what is being taught and they will be able to confidently extinguish a fire.” They are not trying to make firemen or firewomen but are assisting learners and schools by teaching them extra skills, he says. “This programme is aimed at assisting children and can potentially save lives in the community.” He says when the learners leave the premises, they are excited and go to their schools and tell the other learners about their experience. “We save children and provide them with an extra skill.” Allie says he believes this programme has made a difference in the community. Children speak about the programme and encourage other kids to come to their premises. Allie says he hopes schools will take advantage of this opportunity and encourage all schools to get in touch with the SA Fire Schools Project. V The SA Fire Watch is situated at the Ottery Youth Care Centre in Plantation Road, Ottery. For more information visit www.safirewatch.co.za or visit the SA Fire Watch Facebook page.

WINNER: In the lead up to this year’s 64th annual Blisters for Bread family walk, People’s Post hosted a social media competition, with a Nutribullet up for grabs. Pictured is sales manager, Shafiek Braaf; competition winner, Rosaline Desmore and WP Media publisher, Marita Meyer. PHOTO: LYNDON JULIUS

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PARKWOOD

Car enthusiasts to assist local school LISA LOTTERING @demilottering

wo Parkwood car enthusiasts decided to use their passion for automobiles to raise funds for a local primary school. Brandon Smith (31) and Lester Bagley (33) from Smag events will host a car and variety show to raise money for Parkwood Primary School. The money will go towards the upgrade and improvements of the primary school. Smith said their car club, #Parkwoodspinners have always supported other communities. However, no one has ever supported theirs. “We then decided we wanted to give back to our community,” said the Parkwood resident. Bagley said just before they started planning the event, there was a burglary at the school. “The school had been broken into a few times before and it was down and out. “We decided we wanted to do what we love doing and in the same breath, we wanted to get the community together and raise money for the school,” said Bagley. He saw a real need for funds for the school and so they started the planning and started approaching different people to get involved with the event. According to Bagley, the planning for the event is on track and there are various

small companies including Imvusa trading, Low Stad, SM audio, 7 Stars Energy and car clubs involved. Smith said an event like this will make a difference in the community because many people like beautiful cars or spinning cars. “They come running out when a spin car pulls out,” he said. Smith said the variety show is sure to be a hit because there’s a lot of talent within the community that gets drawn away from the area. “People showcase their talent elsewhere because nobody has ever organised an event like this within Parkwood. We have put an ad on Facebook for artists to contact us to participate and it’s booming,” said Smit. This is the duo’s first event and they are appealing to the community for any donations towards the upgrade and improvement of the school. Bagley said all the money raised on the day will go to the school. “People are also welcome to donate any stationery and other school supplies, food for the event. The event will be held at Parkwood Primary School on Saturday 2 November and there will be lots of entertainment for the whole family. Car enthusiasts who would like to showcase their talent or would like to book a plot to have a stall at the event are welcome to attend. For more information call Brandon on 074 761 1360 or visit the Smag events Facebook page.

The type of cars that will be on show to raise money for Parkwood Primary School.

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Event goers can expect spinning cars on show at the Parkwood Primary School.

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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 27 August 2019

HEALTH

Get tested for cervical cancer T

he City of Cape Town is urging employers who are interested in hosting cervical cancer outreach programmes on their premises to contact their nearest clinic managers. The call is in line with the City’s interventions around cervical cancer awareness during Women’s Month. The awareness campaign encourages women to have free tests

at all public clinics. Also as part of the campaign, the City’s social development and early childhood development department handed over 100 boxes of reusable sanitary pads to women at Culemborg safe space on Friday 16 August. The safe space provides shelter for homeless people. Other intervention programmes include

daily presentations by staff in the waiting rooms at all the clinics as well as Pink Fridays at some clinics. Staff educate the community about the benefits of a pap smear, focusing on breast and cervical cancer awareness. Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health, says this is one of the most prevalent cancers among South African women. He adds that early detection increases chances of a successful treatment. Badroodien says women over the age of 30 are mostly affected and are encouraged to go for pap smear tests every 10 years to determine if they are at risk of cervical cancer. However, those who are HIV positive are advised to have a cervical pap smear

annually. In a statement, the City’s health department says it has completed 29 628 cervical smears in the previous financial year. “We are very proud of what has been achieved but there is still much work to do. Not everyone is receptive to efforts to increase women’s access and awareness around health issues such as cervical cancer,” says Badroodien. He says where a patient’s test results come back as abnormal, they are referred for further treatment. “It means that they require treatment for the diagnosed condition and more frequent screening is necessary especially for early detection of cancer,” he explains. V A list of clinics is available at https://bit.ly/2oFMmEt.

Early detection of cervical cancer may save a life.

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GRASSY PARK

Public speaking for change LISA LOTTERING @demilottering

he non-profit organisation, Bottomup, will host a public speaking event where learners can use their skills to foster change in the community. Learners from various high schools in the Grassy Park area will be delivering speeches at the annual Bottomup Speak Up Festival. This year, the learners will prepare speeches under the theme: “Recognise, Analyse and Re-imagine”. The Speak Up Festival is a public speaking skills programme by

Bottomup which aims to educate learners about critical social theory while developing strong communications skills. According to Helene Rousseau, director of the non-profit organisation, Bottomup, learners from Fairmount, Zeekoevlei and Lotus River High School will be given a platform to deliver speeches about issues affecting them in the community. According to a statement, these speeches will seek to question the dominant narratives and stories that exist around the learners by connecting their personal stories to the wider structures and systems that

shape these stories. According to Rousseau these learners will recognise issues, discover why these issues take place and see how they can re-imagine these problems and change them. She says 15 learners will prepare speeches for the event. This is the second time the organisation is hosting the event and this year, they will be providing the learners with an even bigger platform to showcase their public speaking skills. Rousseau says the organisation works with these high school learners to allow them to talk about issues they can change

in the community. “Public speaking skills are important for these learners and our organisation want these learners to use their public speaking skills for change,” she says. This year, the annual Bottomup Speak Up Festival will take place on Saturday 7 September at the Nassau Auditorium at Groote Schuur High School in Newlands. V Tickets and updates are available via the Speak Up event on the Bottomup Facebook page. Tickets are available on Quicket and can be found by searching “Speak Up Festival 2019”. For more information on Bottomup visit the website at www.bottomup.org.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARK Tuesday, 27 August 2019

OCEAN VIEW

Mixed emotions over protests RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

s hundreds of backyarders of Ocean View chanted “genoeg is genoeg” in the hall of Ocean View Secondary School on Tuesday 20 August, some residents of the area remained concerned about their intentions and the outcomes of their actions during protests. Gatvol Capetonian, a group headed by Fadiel Adams, held an organised strike for housing on Friday 9 August. It was the group’s actions the day before, however, that made headlines due to the commotion its members caused in Ocean View. “We had a very successful day on 8 August. It is because of Ocean View that the City now knows that people are not satisfied,” said Adams at the backyarders meeting last Tuesday. “We are tired of meeting. Now, we need time frames and they (the City of Cape Town) must know that we are not scared of them,” he continued, adding that the next meeting of backyarders would take place on Thursday 29 August at the Castle of Good Hope. The feeling of accomplishment was not shared throughout the community, though. A resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said she had to endure the harrowing sound of rubber bullets hitting the walls of her home during protests for housing on multiple occasions. “A few years ago, the same thing hap-

Hundreds of Ocean View backyarders meet at Ocean View Secondary School to discuss the way forward, following the chaotic protests on Thursday 8 August. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES pened. They were all stationed near Imhoff farm, and then, too, we had rubber bullets shot at our walls. There were even dogs running through our properties,” she said. According to the resident, who has lived in the house for 45 years, and her parents for much longer – the last protest was intended to be peaceful. “Those who wanted to participate in the protest are educated and employed, and all want to see a change in Ocean View for the betterment of our children.” But, she said, a criminal element in the community took over the demonstration. “We participated in the protest in the hope that our voices would fall on the right ears. It went so pear-shaped that all of us who

wanted to take part did not participate. “It started with thugs and ended off with thugs and kids. It’s embarrassing that kids are taking this forward.” A backyard resident who did participate, Noelle Satarin, agreed that the protest had intended to send a message, not to incite violence. “We were having a peaceful protest. We were peacefully burning a tyre, protesting peacefully and then the cops started with the gas. “They started shooting rubber bullets at people. The violence happened as a reaction to the actions of the police,” she explained. Satarin lives in the backyard of her parents and will be protesting again at the next

meeting (Thursday 29 August) for housing and the improvement of conditions. She said her reasons for protesting were the conditions she had to live under and the rent that was being demanded. “They put off the electricity when you have little disputes. Your children can’t make a noise and there are arguments all the time,” Satarin said. The children also didn’t have a space to study, she said. “Even though they are our parents, they expect us to spread our wings and to go out on our own. But we in the coloured community are always limited. “We don’t get jobs. We have lots of graduates and matriculants, but we are not given the chance.” The anonymous Ocean View resident agreed: “We have a high unemployment rate and it’s challenging for them. Our government has failed us. This is the outcome.” Adams seeks to have role-players and representatives from government departments present at the next meeting of backyarders to address the housing issues. “We are now going to push for the minister to intervene in what’s going on here. This stalling tactic is not going to work anymore. “We want the prime land that our people were thrown off. It took them minutes to make the decision, hours to draw up the paperwork and days to evict us – we want the same efficiency on our return,” he said. V We want to know your opinion on the housing problem experienced in Cape Town. Email your letter to racine.edwardes@media24.com to have your say.

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n May 5, last year a stray bullet hit Nathaniel Hendricks (14). A day later, the Tafelsig learner was pronounced brain dead. “I just went blank when the doctor told me,” says his mother, Natasha. After speaking to her pastor, she decided to donate her son’s organs, saving five other lives. One of the children he saved was a seven-yearold boy. “Nathaniel’s heart went to a little boy. I was told he had been confined to his bed for most of his life. I had the joy of seeing Nathaniel run around for 14 years. I wanted his mommy to experience the same joy,” she says. On Friday 23 August Natasha and a group of

children who had received skin and organ transplants welcomed Spinnekop, aka Eric Kevin Nefdt, at The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital to raise awareness on the skin donor crisis, Nefdt had been running for the past 37 days from Lüderitz to the hospital X all while wearing a Spiderman suit. Samantha Nicholls, the executive director of the Organ Donor Foundation, says a human skin graft is a critical component needed to save the lives of burn patients. She says it is extremely difficult to obtain consent from the families of deceased donors but she encourages all South Africans to say ”yes” to organ and tissue donation. V To register as a donor, go to odf.org.za.

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BOOK WEEK

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hildren had the chance to rub, well, book corners with National Book Week’s (NBW) official mascot, Funda Bala, at Cavendish Mall on Saturday 24 August, and at Tygervalley Centre on Sunday 25 August. A life-sized book, Funda Bala, which means ”read, read” in Nguni and Sotho, made an appearance at Exclusive Books stores to mark the launch of the #buyabook campaign X one of the cornerstones of South Africa’s reading awareness week, celebrated during the first week of September. This year, the #buyabook campaign is once again supported nationally by Exclusive Books and Bargain Books. All South Africans are encouraged to #buyabook from the select list of titles which also include books in indigenous languages, to donate. According to the South African Book Development Council (SABDC), 58% of homes in South Africa do not have a single leisure reading book. “We cannot promote reading to book-scarce communities. While libraries, both in the communities and schools play a vital role in ensuring good reading material is available, books in homes will make the difference,” says Elitha van der Sandt, chief executive officer at SABDC. “Being surrounded by books at home matters because books enhance lifelong cognitive competencies well beyond the usual impact on literacy and numeracy.” NBW, driven by the department of

arts and culture, was launched in 2010 in response to a study commissioned by the development into the book reading habits of adult South Africans. The study revealed that just 14% of South Africans actively read, while 73% of adult South Africans claimed not to be interested in books. “By supporting the #buyabook campaign, you are giving a child the timeless gift of owning their own little treasure. It allows all of us to share the magic of stories and books with the children, youth and adults alike.” The campaign goes beyond just putting books into the hands of children. Together with the department of arts and culture and the department of library services in the provinces and various municipalities, NBW will host 10 Indigenous Language Reading Festivals in far off communities. The books, which cost R20 each, can be donated at the till and dropped in the book bins displayed at the stores. The campaign ends Saturday 8 September. The donated books will be collected from all participating stores and shared with reading promotion projects around the country who donate it to homes. Books will also be donated in the provinces hosting the reading festivals. Funda Bala will meet and take pictures with children at the Exclusive Books store at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 31 August at 11:00. V For more information, visit www.sabookcouncil.co.za

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Illegal liquor trade under siege SAMANTHA LEE @Samantha_Lee121

ith the illegal liquor trade on the Cape Flats constantly under siege by authorities, many mothers still take the risk, knowing well the consequences. With police constantly reporting on arrests and confiscations, especially from female traders, little has worked to discourage the continued illegal sale of liquor. Lindsey Pietersen, a single mother of two says she had been involved in the trade her entire life, having taken over the “business” from her father. “My father owned a licensed outlet in Strand. When we moved (to the northern suburbs) he continued to serve from the premises in Strand. Many people knew he ran a liquor place and would often come to our house to see if they could buy any here or if he could organise anything for them,” she says. “There came a time when he would start taking orders and delivering to their homes or having them pick it up at our house.” Eventually, the Strand outlet closed down due to the family’s financial situation, she says, however they continued to trade from their home until the stock had been cleared. Struggling to find another source of income, her father used his connections to obtain more liquor for sale. “My father said he wouldn’t continue for much longer. He only wanted to get back on his feet but the continued pressure and the constant demand meant people constantly knocking on our door. Sometimes in the middle of the night. It became a cycle that he could not break,” she says. Years later, she took over the business run from a wendy house on their property. “I had only one child that time. The father was not in the picture and I needed to make ends meet. I needed to provide. The money

was better than any retail job I could find. It was about providing for my family,” she says. While she has since moved away and left the business behind, she says she understands the circumstances some face. “It is easy to judge us for turning to crime. I knew the consequences, I would pick up the newspaper and see people being arrested or fined, but at that time, all you can think about is survival. That is what it was for me, survival. It was dangerous, not knowing if you would be next, being robbed and not able to report it or having to lie. But I needed to put my family first,” she says.

‘Competitive’ market Another trader, known only as Benita, says she has a licensed outlet which started as an illegal trade from her home. “This is a market that is competitive. People want to outsell others and it is dangerous. Where I live, many sell to children and some sell at all hours of the night. They make more money that way so that means you have to compete somehow. And often there is no choice but to do the same,” she says. Benita has since moved to another location and obtained a liquor license. She says she also joined the trade to provide for her children. “I was in an abusive relationship. My children were going to be taken from me if I left. I needed to do something. I started from my house selling beers. I bought them from the local shop and sold them for more expensive, but people bought because I was the only one who had. There is a culture of drinking that people can’t live without,” she says. Liquor is a legal substance, hence the stigma attached to the illegal sale thereof is less than that of dealers selling other substances. However, the lasting effects and consequences of liquor consumption are underrated. Unregulated trade also results in easier access, misuse and this leaves room for further

consequences.

Crimes often associated with illegal outlets Albert Fritz, provincial minister for community safety says: “Illegal outlets are unregulated. This often prejudices communities in these areas. Crimes and offences related to the misuse and contravention of liquor regulations are commonly associated with illegal outlets.” “Illegal outlets are primarily regulated by the police as these contraventions are investigated for purposes of criminal prosecution. The Liquor Licensing Tribunal is limited to licensed outlets,” says Fritz. “It must, however, be noted that although the police have regular successes in the closure of illegal outlets, most of these premises operate in a way which makes successful prosecution very difficult. Illegal traders are familiar with the sections in the act which establish ’prima facie’ evidence of illegal trade and therefore avoid situations in which the police can collect evidence of the act of selling liquor illegally.” Most criminal cases are based on the volumes of liquor found in possession of the suspect and this evidence on its own has proven to be insufficient for purposes of successful prosecution, says Fritz. While the illegal trade is prevalent across Cape Town, many arrests take place in poorer communities, these are where council homes and rental stock are more prevalent. Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi urges residents living in rental stock or council homes to avoid illegal activities. “Beneficiaries of Breaking New Ground (BNG) units are reminded that as property owners, they are responsible for all matters pertaining to their homes, which have become their assets,” says Booi. “Tenants can be evicted from rental units if they are found to be in contravention of the conditions of the

agreement of lease; for example rental arrears, unlawful occupation, any form of antisocial behaviour, illegal activities or owning property elsewhere. It is important to note that the police is the lead authority on investigating criminal-related activities and therefore complaints in this regard need to be investigated by them.” In addition to the designated police units, the City also employs its own liquor unit. The unit has come under much scrutiny from the public for its confiscations of liquor, especially over the festive season. “The confiscation of alcohol is one of the most crucial elements in the City’s annual festive season operational plan because of the link between alcohol consumption, anti-social behaviour and compromised safety. The festive season road safety report released earlier this week indicates that nearly 60% of road fatalities in South Africa involve alcohol. In Cape Town, alcohol is listed as the second leading cause of fatal drowning incidents,” says Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, in a statement. Fritz says the regulation of outlets could assist in minimising the behaviour associated with illegal sale. “The White Paper Policy aims to bring a greater number of unlicensed outlets into the regulated space which will enable more effective regulation and greater impact in terms of harm associated with illegal outlets. It is common cause that certain communities find it difficult to have access to legal outlets due to strict zoning requirements. Efforts to engage municipalities to relax zoning legislation have been successful to a certain extent, but discussions in this regard are still in progress.” Police have warned to continue the fight against illegal liquor sales with illegal sellers facing arrests and fines and confiscations for those who buy from illegal outlets. To anonymously report illegal sales SMS 35395 or call 0860 10111.

No longer helpless citizens RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Emergency Volunteer Services (EVS) held a certification ceremony on Sunday 18 August to confirm the placement of new Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) committed to serving the community. Deon Terry, a paramedic at Metro Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance department and head instructor, launched the EFAR programme in Ocean View in 2014 to teach the community basic first aid and dis-

aster relief skills. The course is held over one to two days. The ceremony, held at the Dutch Reform church hall in Ocean View, saw 69 people from Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Red Hill certified as EFAR facilitators. Davin Chown, an EVS facilitator since 2010, explains the role these new members will play in the community. “We are ordinary citizens on the ground. We’re usually the first ones there because we tend to be the closest person to the scene equipped to do something at the time.

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“We have the knowledge and the skills to hold down the fort until emergency response arrives,” he says. Terry adds: “We train people in low-resource areas to have immediate emergency responders available in case of a disaster.” Almost 300 residents attended the ceremony in acknowledgement of the volunteers’ achievements and to watch them display their new skills. “We had demonstrations and a few simulations. “The idea was also to network. To get people to become first responders. “We targeted community leaders because those are the people we need to get the message out, and so far it’s been amazing. I’ve already received notice of 20 peo-

ple who would like to become responders.” Chown adds that the 69 new facilitators can confidently secure crime or emergency scenarios until the arrival of emergency service professionals. “They are now equipped and have the confidence to do something. They’re not helpless victims of the community anymore.” Residents from the far South Peninsula, Vrygrond and Mitchell’s Plain can join EFAR to empower themselves. Terry says the youngest member of the team is a 14-year-old girl, an encouragement to all members of under-resourced areas to become more knowledgeable in dealing with emergencies. V For more information or to become a volunteer, follow @EVSCape on Facebook.

Erf 3967 Parkwood Notice is hereby given that the City of Cape Town is considering, in terms of Sections 4 of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property By-Law 2015, to close the following portion of City land as Public Open Space/ public place: Area

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Further particulars in this regard may be requested during normal weekday ofﬁce hours (08:00–16:00) on the 13th Floor, Property Management, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town by appointment only. Any comments/objections (including reasons for objections) to the proposed sale must be submitted in writing, to the City Manager, City of Cape Town, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town (marked for the attention of Angelique Marks), email angelique.marks@capetown.gov.za on or before 30 October 2019. Please note that any comments or objections received after this date will not be considered.

LUNGELO MBANDAZAYO CITY MANAGER MN40-2019

Emergency Volunteer Services certified 69 new Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) in the South Peninsula.

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Civic reps, Safety at malls must activists can be part be addressed of solution A

persistent challenge for Peninsula baboon management is that civic reps misunderstand their role in the humanbaboon conflict. They need to focus on improving education within their communities so that the urban landscape is less attractive to baboons and to relay challenges caused by people and persistent raiding in their suburbs to the Baboon Technical Team (BTT) who will then inform the service provider for the City of Cape Town which will hopefully provide relief. The service provider, Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS) follows the management guidelines which are drawn up together with civic reps, researchers, conservation authorities and other municipal bodies. These guidelines are then approved by CapeNature and a permit is issued to the service provider for the City of Cape Town – currently HWS. HWS then carries out its daily duties within the approved guidelines. Euthanising a baboon is a last but nevertheless legal resort to protect ratepayers from damage and health risks associated with a raiding baboon and does not require approval by any civic organisation nor prior informing of civic reps. Activists suggest that these killings are the mainstay of the current management when in fact they are the exceptions with most baboons being successfully managed by non-lethal means. Only when these non-lethal means fail repeatedly and after having ensured that the causes of the raiding have been mitigated as far as is possible within the existing laws, in addition to educating the public in the affected area, is an animal considered for lethal management. When the public was previously informed before a lethal management decision there were attempts to thwart the capture and transport of these baboons which had negative impacts on the welfare of the baboons, the service providers employees and other road users. It further caused serious emotional damage to the service provider staff, most of which are biologists and chose a career to help wildlife not kill it. So being harassed by the public, abused by them and having them interfere with what is already the worst part of their job is really unhelpful. Civic reps and activists can be part of the solution by educating their ratepayers with the relevant facts that they will glean from biannual meetings with the BTT. Should they seek to exceed their mandate (like demand information on daily management decisions that are approved and legal) and fail to realise their mandate (be educated and then educate the public) then one would hope they would be replaced. You as a ratepayer have the right to engage with your rep on such matters and to raise any inconsistencies or inaccuracies that you feel are being presented in the media. . University of Cape Town Professor Justin O’ Riain is also associated with the Institute of Communities and Wildlife Africa.

The dramatic increase in the number of armed robberies taking place at various shopping centres and malls across the Western Cape is quite concerning. Even more concerning is the number of malls being targeted more frequently than others. However, the most worrisome aspect of these robberies is the fact that some of these malls have shown an utter and complete disdain towards their loyal clients and shoppers. By failing to dramatically increase the number of security personnel, these malls are demonstrating their lack of concern in terms of our people’s safety. Event organisers have to comply with stringent conditions before they are granted permits to host events across the city. One of these stringent requirements includes the appointment of one security officer for every one hundred patrons through our doors. Why on earth would the authorities not impose similar requirements on shopping malls, which obviously generate much more money on a much more frequent basis, than event organisers do? I am horrified to see how the lack of security staff at most of these shopping centres where tenants are paying massive rentals to the owners of these malls. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know that better visibility in terms of security staff would make these criminals think twice about targeting your properties and your tenants. I suggest that shoppers start shopping around for other malls to support if mall owners continue with their stingy approach when it comes to our people’s safety. Spending your money shouldn’t become a matter of life and death, which at present it has become as many of these malls are clearly soft targets for criminals, and the staff and shoppers will be the ultimate victims. ROZARIO BROWN, Mitchell’s Plain

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‘We have to be sensible about our approach’ On Tuesday 13 August president Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Amendment Act into law. My department, having aligned itself to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Brasilia Declaration to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2020, will therefore, support any sensible initiative aimed at achieving this goal. I, therefore, support the strategic intent behind the development of the Aarto Act. However, I have serious concerns regarding the readiness of the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) to implement the Aarto Act. The lack of readiness was apparent when the Aarto Act was piloted in Johannesburg and Tshwane. While I understand that a proclamation still has to be signed by the president before it is implemented in the Western Cape, I am concerned that the premature

implementation of the Aarto Act will have an effect contrary to what is intended. If the RTIA and municipalities are not ready to implement the Aarto Act, it is more likely to lead to a break-down of law on our roads. Furthermore, the idea of creating a central Appeals Tribunal to deal with all appeals relating to fines is ludicrous and unworkable. The City of Cape Town alone issued more than two million fines in 2016. If a small proportion of fines issued around the country are taken on appeal, it would paralyse the system and provide lawless road users with means to escape accountability. Over the coming days, I will be taking up my concerns with my national and local colleagues before deciding on how to proceed. BONGINKOSI MADIKIZELA, MEC Transport and Public Works

Beware of this treacherous crossing I feel the need to bring this unpleasant incident and the traumatic experience I endured at the Steenberg Railway crossing to the attention of the entire community. The railway booms and lights have been faulty for months. My office is situated on the Main Road side of Military Road. On Thursday 15 August the traffic was congested from the railway crossing, right up to Main Road, on both sides of the crossing all day. I delayed going home hoping that the traffic congestion would abate. I eventually left the office just after 18:00. When I arrived at the crossing the lights were flashing, the booms were up and cars were driving over the railway line in both directions. As I attempted to cross slowly, the booms immediately dropped on the roof of my car (a very small Hyundai i10). I reversed thinking a train was approaching, and the boom rolled off the

roof of my car and landed in front, on top of the wipers. I got out of my car and lifted the booms from my car. I was delighted that it was so light (being aluminium) which I did not know at the time. What perturbed me is that there were no security members monitoring the crossing but there was a group of about seven plus security members standing at the end of the station. Not one of them attempted to come to my assistance. I am a senior citizen and the reality of what happened and what could have been, hit home later. I will be contacting the technical department of Prasa to report this incident. I wish to warn other motorists of this horrific experience and to be aware of this treacherous crossing. BERYL MILLER Email

How many spills have we had in the vlei this year? Residents of Marina Da Gama have received yet another alert regarding a sewage spill into the vlei. I have the impression that this must be the fifth or sixth sewage spill since the beginning of May. I might be losing count and the figure could have mounted still further. For clarification how many spills have we had this year? I have not heard why this has been happening so frequently. Oscar Wilde flippantly once said that it was unfortunate to lose one parent, but to lose two seemed like careless. So there are questions that needs to be addressed to the people on the Vlei: . Why has this been repeatedly happening, . Has there been carelessness involved? . Is this a reticulation problem? . Is it that maintenance has not been regularly performed? Whatever the reason, something that has been happening so frequently and has been allowed to happen, it must now stop. The number of times I have looked into our section of the canal and seen the green clumps and immediately identified the thick mat floating in front of us. It has now happened so often that we recognise this at a glance. As a result, the major question arises: Are we in the process of turning the vlei and our canals into a cesspool?

If there is a possibility of this happening I cannot believe that we (and the people who use the vlei) will accept this with equanimity. It cannot be that this is as a result of our recent good rainfall as this used to be a regular winter occurrence. Or have the droughts in the past few been the cause of complacency? We cannot repeatedly say to people: “You use the vlei for outdoor activities at your own risk.” The council cannot proclaim that this

is an area available for outdoor activities with one breath, and then tell us that the very waters that make up the amenity are unsafe for the people of Cape Town to use. I request that our ward councillor investigate this matter and report back to us as soon as possible. We cannot be fobbed off with platitudes any longer. Our health and our livelihoods are at risk. ROSS DEVENISH Email

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north of the vlei has been signed. The failing of this pump station was a major contributor to the recurring overflow of sewage into the estuary. In addition to this, an education campaign around illegal dumping of liquids and waste into the canals will commence, while the department of environmental management is exploring the establishment of catchment tanks to be able to redirect sewage in the case of a spill. The department has also consistently applied innovative measures such as enzymes to help break down foreign nutrients for incident management and recently had a drone taking images to find the origins of a spill in the Marina. I can confidently say that the City is doing everything in its power to keep this natural asset healthy. Being located in a densely populated urban space, it will take a joint effort between citizens and government to protect.

Ward 62 councillor Aimee Kuhl reponds: Zandvlei is under increasing pressure from the surrounding area. Illegal dumping into canals that feed into the estuary and increased residential developments with affiliated infrastructure demands are but two examples. To ensure we protect this estuary, which is of value to many citizens, a multidisciplinary team across departments has been created. This team, consisting of high-level management for reticulation, wastewater management and environmental conservation, met with Mayco member Xanthea Limberg and myself at the beginning of the month. At this meeting both preventative and reactive measures to deal with the challenges were discussed. A contract for a multi-million upgrade of a pump station and sewage main to the

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Driving change, one step at a time NETTALIE VILJOEN

by learning how to engage with residents to mediate conflicts, foster peace and to hank you, God.’ That was my first support the development of educational thought when I heard that a Youth and job creation initiatives. Peacemaker Network was going to be The Youth Peacemaker Network operlaunched in the Cape Flats,” says Joseph Jaates from the Athlone Community Learncobs (19), the youngest of 45 Capetonians ing Centre and field office for WPDI, which who are currently being trained as peace will provide access to IT and literacy tools, ambassadors. alongside entrepreneurship support. On Wednesday 21 August, BNP Paribas The centre will also host a “Business Group South Africa, including retail subsidBootcamp”, a platform specially designed iary RCS, announced a five-year proby WPDI to incubate 80 small businesses gramme with the Whitaker Peace & Develover the next five years. opment Initiative (WPDI) to support youth, Dr Chance Chagunda, programme manpeace and entrepreneurship on the Cape ager of WPDI, says the launch of the proFlats. Jacobs, a civil engineering student at gramme comes at a difficult time. The forPillar 5 Group, says he had been waiting for mal unemployment level in South Africa an opportunity like this. stands at 29%, Cape Town is more violent than ever and it’s seen the deployment of the South African National Defence Force in its communities. However, he says peace ambassadors in South Sudan, Uganda and Mexico have faced similar seemingly unsurmountable obstacles and, with time and patience, they are effecting change. “Peace is more than the absence of violence, but rather the total sum of attitudes, structures and institutions that underpin sustainable development. “We believe that with the right support, young South Africans can be drivers of positive change,” says Chagunda. Vikas Khandelwal, CEO of BNP Paribas Group South Africa, says every place has its own history, its own scars left by the past. NoYouth Peacemaker Network ambassadors with representatives from BNP Paribas Group South Africa, RCS, and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative . PHOTO: SIPHESIHLE NOTWABAZA body understands the cause of

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Utilising the entrepreneur and conflict resolution skills that he will be taught, Jacobs hopes to one day open a skills centre in Mitchell’s Plain. “There are so many children who drop out of school and just hang around on street corners. “I want to give them a place where they can go to learn to be electricians or mechanics,” he says. The selected “trainers of trainees” (TOTs) as they are known, are from areas most affected by gang violence in Cape Town, and were chosen based on their personal experience and change agent capabilities. Once trained, they will educate 350 young people from communities across Cape Town to become social development ambassadors,

Women urged to take the lead “Don’t mimic men. If you want to lead, then focus on your own uniqueness. You will be memorable because you are different.” Strong words from Ariella Kuper, who knows a lot about leading in a male-dominated space – she is considered to be South Africa’s leading female auctioneer and is the founder of Solution Strategists, an online auctioneering platform specialising in maritime assets. Kuper was addressing the audience of the 20th annual Women in Business Conference at the UCT Graduate School of Business, held in partnership with P&G, on Friday 16 August. The conference convened exceptional women who are disrupting industries and spearheading innovation across a variety of sectors. Over the day they shared their journeys, discussed their challenges, and offered insights into how women are harnessing the power of the digital revolution to change the world for the better. Kuper added that her business success was built on turning raw data into intelligence. She said that moving a traditional auction space online took female intuition to really think through what clients want and to give them the best service and value based on the data available. “Know your target audience,” she advised. “Use digitisation to your advantage. Most importantly, don’t stagnate – keep adapting.” The conference also examined a more personal side to the challenges women face in the working world. Ntyatyambo Ntloko and Riccardo Cele from P&G debunked some myths about women at work, most notably that tech, finance and engineering are male dominated areas. There is a perception that one of the reasons there are not enough women in STEM, is that there are not enough women in the pipeline for leadership roles in these areas. But, in fact, 50% of scientists and engineers seeking employment are women and the data shows that women have more advanced degrees than men in these areas, in over 100 countries. Howev-

these scars better than the community members. That is why the movement for change must begin with them. “Accelerating the UN’s sustainable development goals at a local level requires collaboration from a range of sectors and organisations, as sustainable economies are underpinned by sustainable communities.” Regan Adams, CEO of RCS, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group South Africa, says, looking at the crime statistics, it is easy to become pessimistic about the future, but he believes the best days for South Africa are still ahead. “Commitment to entrepreneurship and the importance of empowering the youth are the key drivers of this initiative,” Adams said.

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A panel discussion at the 20th annual Women in Business Conference at the UCT Graduate School of Business. er, women only make up 28% of actual employment in these fields. “Data breaks these myths, but people perpetuate them,” said Cele. “For there to be lasting change, companies need to rewire their talent systems, create equal opportunities and broaden their definition of leadership.” Mechell Chetty, vice president of HR at Unilever Africa, echoed the sentiment that women need to stay open to the opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution and be ready to overturn stereotypes. “Try to imagine a world where technology enables you. Don’t be afraid of it – embrace it,” she said. She also offered some cautionary words. “Don’t rely on your job description to dictate how you do your job. Rather, think about where you can add value, where you can learn more and what more you can do in your role. Don’t wait for AI to take your job. Be proactive now. Collaborate more and work across functional silos to learn new skills.” Thato Kgatlhanye is one woman who has certainly added value though this approach. This young entrepreneur has even drawn the attention and admiration

of Bill Gates for her product which combines recycling and solar technology. ’ Her company, Rethaka, makes school backpacks out of recycled plastic bags. Each backpack includes a solar light, which charges as children walk home from school. Then they can use the light when the sun has set – this is much needed especially for children in rural areas who struggle to do their homework without access to electricity. “My business is based on the fact that I have empathy for people. Business needs to be more than making money, it needs to be a driving force for doing good,” she said. Ultimately, it is up to everyone to do what they can to move the dial on equal opportunities. Many speakers observed that even if more women are included, the tone of an organisation may still be a male one, making it difficult for women to truly participate. Ntloko summed this up succinctly by offering her perception of diversity and inclusion. “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance,” she said. Her advice for women – don’t wait to be asked. “If you want to dance, then dance.”

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n his second tour of South Africa, Shane Baker from New York once again joins Caely-Jo Levy to delight audiences with an evening of Life, Love and Laughter X the Yiddish Way at the Labia Theatre. Shane and Caely-Jo make Yiddish accessible to a whole new generation, while feeding into the nostalgia of those who love to hear it nog a mol (once more). Shane is the best-loved Episcopalian on the Yiddish stage today. His translation of Waiting for Godot, of which The New Yorker said “Beckett’s play, originally produced in French, may finally have found its mother tongue”, has been staged Off-Broadway theatre and internationally with Baker in the role of Vladimir. The New York Times writes: “If it walks like a Jew, talks like a Jew and acts like a Jew, it’s probably Shane Baker, the goy from Kansas City. A character straight out of a Woody Allen film ...” Shane is known across the

world as an actor, comedian, magician, and all-round entertainer. In addition to acting, translating, and adapting works for the Yiddish stage, the multitalented Shane also serves as director of the Congress for Jewish Culture, a Yiddish publishing and educational organisation based in New York. Caely-Jo rediscovered her Jewish identity through Yiddish song. Her appearance in the annual Yiddish Song Festival in Cape Town awoke a powerful yearning to reach back to the rich yerushe (inheritance) of this treasure chest of memories. For her, sharing her newfound appreciation for her cultural heritage, yiddishkeit, with her own generation is paramount. The show will take place at the Labia Theatre on Sunday 1 September at 19:00. Tickets are R150. Proceeds will go to the Cape Jewish Seniors Association. V Tickets are available through Webtickets or 021 434 9691.

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Have a laugh with the big five Five of South Africa’s funniest and bestknown comedians will be performing together in The Big 5 Comedy Show on Saturday 2 November at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. The big names of local stand-up comedy will be bringing the house down when the show is back in Cape Town for one night only. Don’t miss the opportunity to see John Vlismas and Schalk Bezuidenhout face-off with Stuart Taylor; and hear Tats Nkonzo and Jason Goliath roar in this hilarious show.

Collectively these comics have some of the most impressive resumes – from appearing on local and international TV shows and starring in movies, to performing comedy shows at festivals and theatres across the globe. The show also features DJ Ready D who creates an electric atmosphere with his scratching and mixing skills. Tickets are available from Computicket starting from R180. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. The show is rated PG 16.

Jason Goliath, Tats Nkonzo, John Vlismas, Stuart Taylor and Schalk Bezuidenhout. Enock Alu is portrayed in the documentary, Buddha in Africa.

Award-winning ‘Buddha in Africa’ coming to local screens The multi-award-winning documentary Buddha in Africa is coming to Cape Town at the end of August. The documentary portrays the life of Enock Alu, a Malawian teenager who grew up in a Chinese Buddhist orphanage and feels torn between his African roots and Chinese upbringing. The documentary will be screened at the following venues: . The Documentary Filmmakers Association (DFA) will screen the film at its docLOVE event at the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education, in Mowbray on Thursday 29 August at 18:00. Those interested in documentaries as well as learning more about the DFA are encouraged attend. Entrance is free.

. Another DocLOVE event will take place at the Bertha Movie House at Isivivana Centre, Mzala Street in Khayelitsha on Wednesday 4 September at 18:00. Entrance is free. The documentary is directed by KwaZulu-Natal filmmaker Nicole Schafer. It scooped the Best SA Documentary Award at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) in July which automatically qualifies it for a consideration for Oscar nomination. V For more information on the Tshisimani Centre screening, email mikiinthecity@gmail.com or theresa@steps.co.za. V For more information on the Bertha Movie House Screening, visit isivivanacentre.org.za or the Facebook page: Bertha Movie House.

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he 51st annual Peninsula School Feeding Association (PFSA) Blisters for Bread walk took place in Cape Town on Sunday 25 August. This fundraising initiative has allowed for kids from impoverished schools in the greater Cape Town area to be fed two meals – breakfast and lunch – each day for an entire calendar year. One entry of R60 allows the PFSA to feed 67 kids for an entire day, as a result, R630 000 was raised during this year’s event. Charles Grey, fundraising manager for PFSA, is very happy with the turnout and believes that most of the work that was done in the build-up to the event by all stakeholders, sponsors and key partnerships have led to this event’s success. “We are very delighted with the turnout and believe that it could not have been possible without any of the participants and all our main sponsors and key partners. There is so much that the PFSA can accomplish with the funds raised and with this year’s success we are able to feed at least 1 400 kids

breakfast and lunch for an entire calendar year,” says Grey. The participants were entertained by local musicians, SA Idols winner Paxton Fielies and Sama nominee Jarrad Ricketts. This was done in the form of a free concert after the walk. “In my opinion, I think that this year was the best entertainment we’ve had purely because these two artists were so young and could relate with the kids who are PFSA’s main focus. We have had some challenges with registration and the online entry forms, which we will hope to improve ahead of next year’s event,” adds Grey. Sponsors and partners include People’s Post, TygerBurger, Lucky Star, Sasko and Heart FM. “There is so many organisations and stakeholders that we need to say thank you. The support PFSA has received is overwhelming and we are truly grateful for every contribution, in any form.” Here are a few memorable snaps from the day:

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Amaarah (left) and Shafiek Braaf of People’s Post. Tarryn Liederman (left) and Kim van Rooi from Grassy Park.

Claremont’s Jamy Benjamin with sons Jude and Noah Benjamin in the prams.

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spite the fact that they looked a little bit hospice in Cape Town. There was not different and spoke a little bit differenta place for children who are terminally, they were all football-mad,” says ly ill to pass with dignity, which went Shirley. for the families as well,” says Bloom. Ebrahim Moerat, sport director at IsHe then approached Paedspal, who lamia College says the interfaith touris a public-private partnership pronament spoke to their strategies, espegramme who provide paediatric palcially its expansion to include other liative care to children in the Westcodes, and incorporating girls. ern Cape. Bloom says that while “We’ve shown this year that there is Paedspal currently offers an outpaa lot of potential in the tournament. It tient facility where they look after is played in a friendly spirit in honour children with chronic illnesses and of a learner who has passed on who repterminal children, there is no inparesented two of the schools,” says Moertient facility. He hopes that funds will at. be raised in creating an inpatient faThe teams played each other in a soccility of this nature, which will then cer match every year until the passing be called Rohan House. Bloom is of Rohan Bloom. He had been a learner Daniel Neuberger of Herzlia High (left) scores against overwhelmed by the response of the at both Herzlia and then Bishops before Islamia College’s goalkeeper Laa-iq Laatoe during the schools in the growth of the interfaith he sadly succumbed to a Ewing sarco- interfaith sports day on Sunday 25 August. Herzlia won tournament. ma, a type of tumor that forms in bone the u.19 soccer game 2-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS “It is unbelievable. I remember or soft tissue, in 2016. when you were younger you looked “Following his passing, I spoke to his fa- ing that he never wanted his son to become forward to your birthday and you had that ther and that’s when we decided to ask Bish- a cancer statistic and looked for a way to day, remember how you felt. It is a special ops to join it,” adds Shirley. honour his legacy. day, which is how I feel, it’s (like) my birthRod Bloom established the Rohan Bloom “What I experienced when he was ill, was day. It just means so much to me, I feel RowFoundation after his son’s passing, explain- that there wasn’t a specialised children’s an’s presence here,” he says.

he eighth annual interfaith sport day between Bishops, Herzlia High School, Islamia College and Springfield Convent took place at the Van Riebeeck sport fields in Vredehoek on Sunday 25 August. “It originated in 2012, where our sports outsource, our soccer coach thought it was a good idea for this little town in Cape Town to showcase to the world that the Christians, Jews and Muslims can come together in harmony,” says systemic head of sport at United Herzlia schools, Tina Brenzel. Initiated as an annual soccer match by Liam Shirley, who coached at both Herzlia and Islamia, the day expanded to include more schools and more codes, which include netball, chess and debating. “Despite what I have heard and read in the papers about the differences between the two faiths, what surprised me the most was how similar the two sets of boys I was coaching were. What I decided to do was to try and show the children and parents how an outsider might see the two sets of children, de-

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