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audiences in light of the effects of the Covid19 pandemic on the film industry. The event is organised by Gemini Twins Film and TV Productions in collaboration with Bridgetown Theatre Company. Partners in the event include the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), SABC, City of Cape Town, the HCI Foundation, Golden Arrow, the Film Publication Board, and the Silvertown and Bridgetown Neighbourhood Watches. The event will also feature a public appearance by the cast of the SABC hit series Melody. Shot in and around Athlone, the series tells local and relatable stories. Episodes of Melody and other NFVFfunded films will be screened. “In essence, this project will build capaci-
ty that should enhance the imperatives for the successful delivery of the drive-in project as envisaged. The success of this project is dependent not just on Gemini Twins Film’s input but also on all stakeholders’ effort and willingness to cooperate without reservation or prejudice,” says Davids. From 17:00, there will be live entertainment followed by episode and film screenings from 19:30. Next will be a live Christmas play by the Melody cast at 20:15. The movie Grease will be screened at 21:00. “Only 500 persons will be allowed. This includes cars and people sitting on the grass with deck chairs and blankets,” says Hintsa. “Covid-19 regulations will apply. Temperatures will be taken and social dis-
tancing (enforced). No mask, no entry.” Refreshments will be on sale. No alcohol or drugs will be allowed and strict security will be on site. “We wish to encourage people to dress up for the Christmas theme, for example, Christmas hats or the Grease theme. People are asked to please come early,” says Davids. This event fulfils the requirement to forge, re-establish and consolidate constructive partnerships and engagement between communities, organisations and the government. It will be followed by a second event in January. V For stalls, call Nasira Clarke on 082 317 7517. For more information, call 082 536 3651 or visit the Bridgetown Theatre Company’s Facebook page.
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RESPECT FOR LOST LIVES: Flags across the country flew at half mast as a tribute to lives lost as a result of Covid-19 and victims of gender-based violence in line with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive that the country observe a few days of mourning between Thursday 26 and Sunday 29 November. “Many South Africans have experienced the terrible loss of a loved one to one of these two pandemics and we send our condolences to all of those grieving at this time,” says Western Cape premier Alan Winde.
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Acting station commander Col Jacobus Fredericks addressed issues such as genderbased violence (GBV) and child protection, and shared tips for a safer festive season. A further 150 pamphlets were also distributed. Fredericks also commended the community for their involvement in the fight against crime and encouraged them to continue reporting criminals to the station or officers for intervention.
CLEANING UP THE STREETS: In a week leading up to Sunday 22 November, Philippi police arrested 50 suspects in connection with various crimes including murder, assault, possession of weapons and drug possession. Several other successes were also recorded at a vehicle check point where R9 400 worth of fines were issued for unlicenced vehicles and drivers. Officers also conducted community outreach initiatives to promote a safer festive season and an end to gender-based violence. Pictured is the 24 000mF of illegal liquor, drugs and cash confiscated.
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hristmas came early for furry friends suffering bone injuries after the Cape of Good Hope SPCA secured an orthopaedic bone-plating kit. The kit, a first at any SPCA branch in the country, is expected to help animals’ limb problems. The kit was handed over on Wednesday 18 November, thanks to the numerous people and companies that made it possible. Belinda Abraham, communications, resource development and education manager at the SPCA in Grassy Park, says: “We’re so excited about receiving this really important piece of equipment. There were so many people involved in making this a reality at a time when I think there was such a focus on human health and human suffering. It really touched us to know that so many people were still thinking of animals at that time.” Funds to buy the kit were garnered through a range of activities, including the Pawfeet Love virtual doggie walk-a-thon and other walks. These events saw the masses take to the streets with their canine companions. Well-known local personalities Liezel Van der Westhuizen, Ewan Strydom, and Vanessa and Ryan Sandes participated. The SPCA also acknowledged the efforts of Dr Mark Middleton, the SPCA’s senior vet, and his team who took up the challenge and risked their own lives and limbs by abseiling down Table Mountain. All in all, participants raised R211 492 towards the kit. “An animal normally coming in with two very bad fractures to two legs – where amputations would mean zero quality of life – that animal would have to be euthanised. Now we’re sitting in a different position where
Ozzy was bitten by another dog in an incident that fractured both the ulna and radius. This canine was the first to benefit from the new bone plating kit. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES we’d be able to assist an animal in that situation,” Abraham explained. Middleton added: “We do a lot of orthopaedic (procedures) here; we probably get three or four a week and we’ll do a couple in a day. The gold standard for broken bones is a plating kit. It gives you a method to get the bone back together in such a way that it’s stable and it’s in the right position, so primary healing is a lot quicker.” Furthermore, he said the previous solution to broken bones, the X-Fix stabilising kit, required rods to be inserted through the animals’ bones and made use of external pins and equipment to keep the bones together. Abraham and Dr Middleton agreed that this solution was quite clumsy and put the patients at a higher risk of infection. The plating kit will also facilitate the training of the vets at the SPCA and improve their life-saving techniques. The first dog to benefit from the orthopaedic kit was Ozzy. He received his first plates on the day of the handover. V For more information or to support the SPCA, email info@capespca.co.za or call 021 700 4140.
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s South Africa and the rest of the globe mark World Aids Day today, Tuesday 1 December, it is only natural to take stock of how far the country has come and how far it still needs to go to eradicate HIV/Aids. With “Ending the HIV/Aids Epidemic: Resilience and Impact” as the theme of this year’s observance, leading HIV researcher Professor Linda-Gail Bekker says there is no doubt that the Aids response will need resilience. Bekker, who is the COO of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation as well as the director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the University of Cape Town (UCT), says we are in this for the long haul. “The HIV epidemic won’t be going anywhere for a long time. We do need to start to hold ourselves accountable for the impact. Turning off the incidence taps will be key to eventually being able to overcome,” she says. The first case of HIV/Aids in SA was reported in 1982. In 2018, the number of people living with HIV in the country stood at 7.7 million. According to this information sourced from Avert’s website (an international HIV and Aids charity based in the United Kingdom (UK), that makes SA the country with the biggest HIV epidemic in the world. UNAids Data (2020) states 20.4% of people (one in five) in SA are living with HIV with prevalence varying markedly between regions, ranging from 12.6% in Western Cape to 27% in KwaZulu-Natal. Bekker says the reason for this is because the epidemic in South Africa was left unchecked for a long time as the force of infection increased. “We haven’t been able to get the incidence
down in all populations although we have seen a significant reduction in deaths and disease due to Aids since the advent of combination antiretroviral therapy and the scale-up of our treatment programme,” she adds.
facilities everywhere can supply treatment and then making sure that all who have HIV have been reached, have been offered ART and have initiated and continue to access their ART monthly and remain in care,” she says. Bekker adds that SA has done pretty well on Strides forward treatment and almost Confirming this everywhere large numlight at the end of the bers of South Africans tunnel, Avert’s web- Red ribbons are the symbol of World have been tested. site states SA has the Aids Day. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS “The challenge for us world’s largest antireis to make sure as many troviral treatment (ART) programme and of those individuals who are positive are that SA is making good progress towards the linked to care and then remain in care. We UNAids 90-90-90 targets, particularly in re- haven’t completely succeeded there yet. gards to testing and viral suppression. These This means that not only do the individuals targets include that – by 2020 – 90% of all peo- want to seek health care and stay in care but ple living with HIV will know their HIV sta- also health facilities need to enable this by tus; 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV in- providing client centred services which enafection will receive sustained antiretroviral ble good adherence,” she says. therapy; and 90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppres- Covid-19’s impact sion by 2020. Research done by Dr Mary-Ann Davies of In 2018 in SA, 90% of people living with the Western Cape health department – and HIV were aware of their status, of which 68% presented at the 23rd International AIDS were on treatment. Of those diagnosed and Conference (AIDS 2020: Virtual) on Wedneson treatment, 87% were virally suppressed. day 8 July – showed that HIV did raise the “This equates to 62% of all people living risk of death from Covid-19 in the province. with HIV in South Africa on treatment and According to the analysis, which looked at 54% virally suppressed,” Avert’s website approximately 3.5 million adults receiving states. public sector health care in the province, Bekker says it is no small feat to try to get around 8% of deaths from Covid-19 in the more than 7 million people onto lifelong province were attributable to HIV. therapy where they cannot afford to have a However, the analysis found that the inbreak in their treatment. “This requires an crease in risk was modest and although HIV effective supply chain, ensuring that health prevalence in South Africa was high, the rel-
ative youth of the population living with HIV meant that the absolute number of deaths due to HIV remained small. On whether the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic affected treatment programmes offered locally, Bekker says when health facilities closed or limited their services only to Covid-19, many people seeking care or already in care may have felt put off to attend, may have been anxious to attend or worried about their well being. “This may have reduced the amount of testing, the number of treatment initiations and ongoing pick up of medications. Once an individual had a break in their ART, they may feel less inclined to reconnect with health facilities. This will lead to a relapse of HIV viral load and possible viral resistance,” she adds.
16 Days of Activism As the country also observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, it is concerning to note that, according to Avert’s website, women are disproportionately affected by HIV in SA. In 2017, 26% of women were estimated to be living with HIV, compared to around 15% of men. In 2018, 140 000 women and 86 000 men became HIV positive. In the same year, 4.7 million women were living with HIV compared to 2.8 million men. The website cites poverty, the low status of women and gender-based violence as reasons for this disparity in HIV prevalence in the country. Bekker adds that, although she does not agree that these are the only reasons for the disparity, she does think they are contributing factors. “Less stigma and discrimination, less violence and more recognition of women and women’s rights will also help to reduce the impact of HIV,” she concludes.
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ally Ann Lindy Jacobs sobs uncontrollably as she kneels in front of her painted art piece depicting her raw and painful emotions from the murder of her nephew and son. Next to Jacobs stands Kashiefa Mohammed with a banner of her slain son, Raffiq. “I miss you,” reads the banner. On the far end another banner with words “rest in peace Justin”. The art belongs to a woman who lost both her children to acts of violence. These are some of the raw art images on display at the Imam Harron Hall, Community House in Salt River, showcasing the violent and painful realities of women and children on the Cape Flats. The exhibition formed part of the official launch of the Cape Flats Women Alumni on Monday 23 November at Community House. The alumni was established by the Manenberg safety forum to acknowledge women community activists in different communities. The art pieces were created from household items including children’s clothing,
photo’s of murdered children, newspaper articles and trophies, among others. Alumni founder and chair of the safety forum, Roegshanda Pascoe, says women are the backbone of their communities. However, they are often overlooked. She says when lockdown was implemented in March, women took up the cross and decided to feed the hungry and vulnerable in their respective areas. “They did this without the support of government and are still doing it nearly eight months later,” says Pascoe. She describes the alumni as her dream. It has been in the making for two years. “I wanted to create a platform where women are acknowledged for their bravery and selfless acts. These women have endured painful experiences, but they are still there for others, and they never make news headlines.” Pascoe says community members had to nominate women from their community and the rest she hand-picked herself. She explains that 20 women were selected. “Many of these women do not have tertiary education or could not complete their schooling due to their circumstances. But life has taught them more than a university
Honouring brave Cape Flats women for their community activism.
ever will. They have their doctorate, mas- nisation that aims to fight transnational orters, LLB degree based on the pain and diffi- ganised crime, thanked the nominees. culty life threw at them.” She says funding would be made available Pascoe explains that the women are from in support of the alumni. Kensington, Hanover Park, Manenberg, On Saturday 28 November, during a gala Heideveld, Wesbank, Delft, Eerste River, event, the 20 nominees were honoured with Mitchell’s Plain, Mfuleni, Philippi and certificates and trophies. Khayelitsha. The exhibition formed part of a week-long string of activities to facilitate healing after dealing with their experiences of loss and suffering. Marian Kortjie is one of the nominees from Kensington. Both her children were murdered. “Living with the pain of losing both your children is hard. There were times that I wanted to give up, but my love for helping others is what kept me going,” she says. Jacobs, a community worker in Wesbank, explains that her life was never the same after her nephew was killed in 2015 and her son two years later. She says being part of the alumni gives her courage as many of these women have gone through similar heartache. Thildapumza Zackyoppe from Mfuleni says: “As women we are faced with so much adversity in our communities. We need the support from government.” Rukshana Parker, analyst at Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime, an inter- This art exhibition showcased the violent and painful realities of national civil society orga- women on the Cape Flats. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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He says they often find that girls miss school because they have no sanitary products at their disposal. He explains that each dignity pack contains a three-pack supply of pads; basic toiletries like soap, roll-on, face cloth, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste among other items. Solomons adds that they also collect hygiene products for boys. “We have seen that children appear more confident and feel better about themselves when they have proper hygiene products. We see this, especially among the boys,” he says. The organisation has a dignity drive twice a year, but their efforts have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic this year. Solomons explains that while they have already received some donations, more are needed. He says donations can still be made until Saturday 12 December. V Donations can be dropped off at 46 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, or call 021 448 5421.
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game to where I am, and to where I’ll be in the next few years – well, not even years, maybe months. That’s just how confident I aving placed his plans on hold during the am about my sound and art.” national lockdown, It also talks about the Sniper is now back on “movement” created by track and poised to rethe musician called Alllease his new music vidBoutLevelZ Ent, a plateo. form for young people Since he last spoke to with unique talents to People’s Post (“Taking his unite and collaborate. shot at the music indusAnother venture he try”, 18 February), Big had hoped to pursue Fish and Who Am I have prior to lockdown was been two of Sniper’s latthe release of his new est releases. collection of clothing “Who Am I is a song disitems from his clothing cussing identity and purbrand, Threat. pose in an African child’s As with most people’s life, chasing his dreams plans, however, “all my without forgetting his projects were delayed roots and origins. It talks due to Covid-19”. about how a black child “The places where I must be destined to prosdo my recordings and per and should not be printings for my clothheld back by his identity, ing line were not operrace, gender and so on. Sniper is back in action and ready to ating. Everything was The song basically tells please his fans with new just on hold,” he exyou to never forget who projects. PHOTO: SMALLS DAYIMANI plains. you are no matter where Now he is eager to get you go in life,” he explains, adding that he back out there and work on his career. “In collaborated with fellow artist, Choppa, on an ecosystem, an eagle is seen as a threat by the song. the fish, and a few animals on land, because On Saturday 28 November, he released the it’s always ready to grab the opportunity music video on YouTube. He hopes major when it sees it. I was compared to that since music channels such as Channel O and MTV I’m a goal-driven person.” will help to promote the song. With lazer focus and ready to grab every Sniper says Big Fish, originally titled opportunity with both hands, Sniper says Drip, is a song that describes how hard he’s more projects are on the way. been working to make his dreams a reality. V Find out more about Sniper on YouTube at Sniper “I’ve been pushing for so many years in this RSA or on Facebook @Listen2Sniper.
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‘Living Coloured’ on stage Yusuf Daniel’s bestselling book, Living Coloured, is vividly brought to life in the stage adaptation set to be performed at The Baxter Theatre. This is based on Daniels’s compilation of short stories, Living Coloured (Because Black and White Were Already Taken) and brings together a dynamic group of creatives led by Loukmaan Adams as director, with adaptation by Daniel Mpilo Richards, set design by Patrick Curtis and costumes by Marisa Steenkamp. It also marks Adams’s debut as a solo director. An accomplished performer, Adams’s previous experience includes being responsible for vocal training and choreography for The Kramer Petersen Songbook. In recent years at The Baxter he was seen in three sold-out seasons of Aunty Merle, The Musical, David Kramer’s Danger in the Dark and #JustMen. Living Coloured is an ode to an era where communities and families thrived despite
the hardship of apartheid. It is a hilarious, heart-warming and uplifting portrayal of Daniels’s own life story which speaks of family, friendships, community, traditions and culture, and what it was like growing up on the Cape Flats during an oppressive time in South Africa with racism, gangsterism and poverty. The characters are instantly recognisable and relatable as it tells the story of a young boy faced with these challenges and how he turned them into positives, making the most of living through these trying times and under these conditions. Living Coloured runs from Tuesday 8 December to Saturday 9 January. All performances will be limited to 50% capacity. Audience members are advised to arrive at least an hour before the start of the performance. V Booking is through Webtickets on 086 111 0005, or online at www.webtickets.co.za.
TWISTED FAIRYTALE: Everyone knows the tale of Cinderella, but this festive season you can expect a twist with the production currently running at the Roxy Revue Bar at GrandWest. Cinderella & FrikaDella, presented by All Star Entertainment, is written and directed by Allistair Izobell featuring a stellar cast. The story follows a family as social media takes over their world. The ruthless mother and talent agent Patricia D managing her social media “influencer” daughters, Frika and Della with very limited talent. The really talented unseen stepdaughter Cinderella is ignored, treated badly and oppressed, but a massive talent competition arises. Shows are currently open and will run until Thursday 17 December at 20:15. Matinee performances will run on Sundays at 16:00. Tickets cost between R120 and R150, available through www.quicket.co.za.
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Healing the youth one swing at a time EARL HAUPT
“On their return, they will be sharing their experiences with children in their community as well as with family members, and on return to school share it with their classmates and teachers. This will have a knock-on effect and should make more scholars interested in taking up the sport of golf. We are also going to continue fundraising as we think these children deserve the opportunity to be members at a golf course,” says Jansen. While the tour will expose youth from the Cape Flats to life outside of the province, the trip will also allow them to walk in the footsteps of a sporting hero of yesteryear who has often been forgotten. “You see, the time has come for our youth to get to know that we do have sporting legends living in our communities, even if they are not being recognised around the world or by our local South African golfing fraternity, these sportsmen and women from various sporting codes have earned their status as legends in their sport and therefore deserve to be given this recognition by our communities,” says Jansen. He refers to Sewgolum, who despite winning the Dutch Open three times, had to receive his 1965 Natal Open title outside the clubhouse in the rain as the building was reserved for white people only at that time. Jansen recalls Sewgolum’s story as both inspirational, but also a tragic one. “Inspirational, as he had to start working at a very young age to support his family after the untimely death of his father and as his mother was blind he took up the mantle to be the breadwinner and provider for the Sewgolum family. He could not read or write and worked as a caddy at Beachwood golf course,” says Jansen. “Tragic, because Papwa Sewsanker Sewgolum beat Gary Player and for his efforts, the government took away his passport, they also refused him access to any golf
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wimming clubs have slowly resumed regular activities over the months following the hard lockdown. While communities adjust to a new normal and prepare for summer, it is to be expected that heading back to the pool in the time of Covid19 - whether for competitive swimming, a lesson or a leisurely splash - whilst having to adjust to new health guidelines, would be nerve-wracking for many. At the time of going to print, South Africa had recorded 778 571 coronavirus cases, with just over 21 289 deaths. According to president Cyril Ramaphosa, in his latest address to the nation, it is understood that several Covid-19 outbreaks can be linked to indoor gatherings with poor ventilation, unacceptable hygiene measures and zero social distancing. Mina Manoussakis, founder and director of Aqua Dolphin Swimming Club, says there is no reason for concern if there are proper measures in place that ensure the safety of swimmers and staff at swimming facilities. “Where the virus strikes is obviously out of anyone’s control. But if a facility responsibly follows the correct procedures, a safe environment should be possible,” she explains. “We’ve compiled a Covid-19 protocol that lays out all the compliance rules for the pool area, and for our coaches and athletes, at our projects in Bergvliet, Muizenberg, Claremont and Hout Bay.” “Covid-19 has disrupted our lives on so
many levels,” Manoussakis continues. “We can only imagine that so many things in people’s lives are currently being overlooked, due to the anxiety of getting through this period. With many people working from home and the festive season approaching, the possibility of a spike in drowning is all too real. So, continuing with lessons is not only a way of getting back to normal, but it contributes to overall fitness and ultimately builds a community of strong swimmers.” Diep River resident Lavinia Petersen and her seven-year-old son, Liam Plaatjies, are now both members of the Aqua Dolphin Swimming Club. Liam, who is part of the Learn To Swim squad and has been with the club for 16 months, was traumatised when he found his two-year-old cousin face down in the pool, while in the care of his greatgrandparents. After this experience, he refused to enter their home pool. “Liam needed to learn about water safety and about what to do if he found himself alone in the pool, so I enrolled him at Aqua Dolphin,” says Petersen. “He’s since made tremendous progress, from clutching onto Coach P’s arms during lessons to doing things without his help.” She says it was hard work explaining why he couldn’t attend classes when the lockdown started. “He eventually understood but could not wait to go back.” The seven-year-old has advanced well since he started swimming, having learnt to be more observant and disciplined. “With-
Liam Plaatjies with coach Phila Lutho Zita, affectionately known as Coach P. out discipline, he would not have been able to progress in the pool. These skills are used beyond the pool, and his brilliant school report is proof of this. Petersen feels assured by the current safety measures in place at the swimming club’s facilities. “Before Aqua Dolphin reopened, they communicated their expectations of parents and children, not just by email but by demonstrating this in the form of a video,” she recalls. “They have not relaxed their Covid-19 prevention measures to date.” Swimming coach and designated Covid-19 compliance officer, Shannon Austin, is in
charge of making sure all protocols are carried out effectively. She explains that providing a safe environment for swimmers is a team effort. Three to four instructors work together to ensure the areas are disinfected and clean. “Cleaning happens before lessons start and every time there is a changeover of clients,” she says. “We also do a monthly fogging for our facilities.” Manoussakis anticipates pool activities this summer to continue without any setbacks if everyone is responsible. “We can do it, but only if we do it together. Wear your mask, wash and disinfect your hands and practise social distancing,” she concludes.
Disabled local athletes receive much-needed cash injection The month of November in South Africa signifies National Disability Month, and as part of the continued celebrations, a local betting firm joined forces with Paralympic star Mpumelelo Mhlongo and the Western Province Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (WPSAPD), to make a meaningful difference in the communities in the Cape Town metro district. Recognising the important role and overall contribution to sport that athletes with disabilities and administrators continue to make, Betway has committed to lending a helping hand to organisations that aid the development of athletes with disabilities throughout the month. The WPSAPD was presented with R30 000 worth of equipment in support of their ef-
forts of breaking barriers and creating an inclusive society for persons living with disabilities through sport. WPSAPD was founded in 1963 with the establishment of the Western Province Regional Council and has been providing access to sports opportunities for people living with disabilities through their affiliated clubs. A variety of sports are catered for and currently include athletics, boccia, powerlifting, goalball, para-dance and junior paracycling, among others. The association is affiliated to the provincial structure, Western Cape Sport Association for Physically Disabled, and to the national association, namely the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD), the latter being a bene-
ficiary of the #BetwayCares initiative that saw them receive R75 000 worth of Boccia equipment. A 2019 World Para Athletics record holder in 100m, 200m and long jump, Mhlongo was on hand to present the much-needed equipment. “It gives me great joy to witness global brands such as Betway recognising and celebrating this important month. A number of athletes such as myself are currently preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and seeing such a kind gesture from Betway, that will aid the development of athletes living with disabilities, gives me great hope that we will have more athletes from our local communities competing at global events,” said Mhlongo.
Welcoming the donation on behalf of the association was WPSAPD chair Elze Lamrechts-Malherbe who thanked the firm for being one of the few brands that recognise the importance of National Disability Month. “WPSAPD would like to express its gratitude to Betway for such a generous gesture that will go a long way in supporting the vision of our association. The work that is done by WPSAPD and similar organisations receives minimal recognition and it takes brands such as Betway to help us be more visible through such great initiatives. The donation will go towards funding our goalball and CP Football activities and much needed equipment for our para-athletes competing in athletics,” she said.