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About 5000 police recruits were officially sworn into the police service in five parades across the country on Friday 13 December. Of these, 1045 officers were sworn in at the combined parade of the Philippi and Bishop Lavis police colleges. The officers will now be deployed to stations across the country. Pictured is Capt Bart Nel who lead the combined parade for the last time. He has been stationed at the Philippi Academy for 39 years and will soon retire. See more on page 16. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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Kensington couple got married after 25 years of waiting, thanks to good Samaritans at Goodwood magistrate’s court. Josiah and Rachel de Beer tied the knot on Wednesday 20 November. It was a surprise wedding ceremony organised by the staff at the court. Josiah says he still cannot believe it has finally happened after such a long time. He says they had some business at the interdict department when he got curious and asked about how the court helps those who want to tie the knot. A staff member excitedly explained and later asked if they would want to officiate their union. It was a nice conversation for them, and they shared their details, little did they
know the staff was serious. They then received a call inviting them to court, it was the big day for them. “We got there, it was so beautiful, it felt like those hired halls. It looked nothing like a court and there was everything. I am still thankful, and it changed our lives,” Josiah says. He says after his two past wives passed many years ago, he got scared to get married, then his life fell apart and he struggled. By the time he started thinking about it, he had no money, but the love they both have for each other remained strong and kept them together to this day. Josiah says people had started talking and were not respecting his relationship with Rachel. “That has changed. Things were not going well, I asked the pastor and he told me I need-
ed to get married and change my way. I was an old single man, smoking and living on my terms, but God wanted me to change. He made it happen. I feel different now and I am happy,” says Josiah. He wishes to thank everyone who made their marriage possible. Today they confidently live together, and his wife is no longer disrespected in the community. “I am trying to be a good husband,” Josiah says. Kensington resident, Wayne Philander took to Facebook to congratulate the couple, saying: “It might not have been so fancy as the story books or Top Billing makes us believe, but it was a day to remember for this couple. The couple dressed up after more than 25 years of being together and got married. All thanks to the civil section of Goodwood magistrate’s court,” says Philander.
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Emergency responders were honoured for their work and dedication by Western Cape’s department of health on Wednesday 11 December. Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, the Western Cape’s provincial minister of health, visited Ocean View to award certificates to the Emergency First Aid Responder (EFAR) volunteers. The EFAR training programme was launched in Ocean View in 2014 by Deon Terry, a paramedic at Metro Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance department, who doubles as the head instructor during training sessions. On the day of the ceremony, Mbombo noted in a Facebook post: “I started my day by tabling our EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Festive Readiness Plan and recognising
80 EFAR volunteers for their work, at Ocean View Multipurpose Centre. I’m happy for this community partnership.” Terry said that the ceremony was well received by volunteers. “It went well. I think it was something that was well-deserved and something that needed the exposure. The focus was also more on getting people aware and ready for the festive season.” To date, there have been 140 responders trained in Ocean View, with many more across the city. Terry says volunteers from all over Cape Town were recognised for their efforts at the gathering. In August, Terry and his team trained 69 new volunteers. Davin Chown, an Emergency Volunteer Services facilitator since 2010, explained the role these new members would play in a previous interview with People’s Post (“No longer helpless citizens”, 27 August). “We (emergency responders) have the
knowledge and the skills to hold down the fort (a crime or accident scene) until emergency response arrives. They (new volunteers) are now equipped and have the confidence to do something,” said Chown. “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. They’re not helpless victims of the community anymore.” Terry said the ceremony last week was another step in the right direction for emergency volunteers as a whole. “What was most encouraging was her referring to EMS being the face of the health department because we’re normally the guys out there before the nurses and doctors get to see people.” Mbombo also mentioned that she would like to encourage more people to take part in this project. V For more information or to become a volunteer, follow @EVSCape on Facebook.
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he Maitland-based Adventure Youth Club ended its year by congratulating and thanking all those who played a role to fulfil its mandate. The club awarded its members and sponsors with certificates of appreciation at Maitland High Junior Campus on Saturday 7 December. There were festivities and beverages to be enjoyed and club members entertained the guests with a variety of performances. Also present were parents and board members who applauded the club for its positive contribution to the community. The club runs various programmes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Maitland and the surrounding communities. These include clean-ups, self-development, outings and charity initiatives. It relies on sponsorships and donations. Club founder Mariah Strachan says the certificates varied from adventurer awards, certificates of participation and leadership awards. She says all the recipients worked hard despite the challenges they faced dur-
ing the year. “I am very proud of my kids. They deserve the certificates as we have been very busy this year. When we must be somewhere, no matter how bad the weather is, they show up. Whenever there is an outreach, they participate – they are so eager and willing,” Strachan says. One of the recipients was Springbok Atlas charters. Siphokazi Kalo, Springbok Atlas branch manager, says she was touched when she learned about how the children were transported to different venues for the outings and they offered to sponsor transport. She says the recognition was a surprise and was appreciated. Kalo says the organisation believes in contributing to community development and when it comes to programmes like these, it’s about the children, not the money. Another recipient was club member Keysha Peterson. She received a certificate of participation and says the event was an inspiration. She joined the club this year and says it taught her a lot. Besides the outings, some of the sessions that stood out for her this year included those on the environment and developing people’s skills.
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Search is on for a missing man (41) NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Help the Sylvester family from Kensington find their son, Brandon Sylvester, who went missing on Tuesday 3 December. The family last saw him wearing jeans, a grey hoodie, blue takkies, a pink cap and spectacles. He had just returned from a morning run and was going to the Kensington Good Shepherd Church where he was a warden. He never returned home. According to his spiritual leader, Rever-
end Victor Harker, Brandon arrived at church and later, at around 09:00. He apparently wanted to use an ATM. When his parents looked for him after the morning service, he was gone. Harker says he did not have any luggage, just his cell phone and identity book and he looked okay. He describes Brandon as a friendly, helpful and God-fearing man who would not hurt a fly. Though the behaviour was strange, church members and his parents remained hopeful he would come back. They became
concerned after a few days when they could not get hold of him. His father, Frank Sylvester, says the family is devastated, he and his wife cannot sleep at night. He says they knew Brandon had personal issues but do not think he would just disappear. They fear something bad might have happened and they need help to find him. They have opened a missing persons case at Kensington police and say they do not know of relatives or friends he would go to. “He no longer has friends or anyone he
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n anti-litter campaign kicked off at four beaches on Saturday 7 December ahead of the festive season. The #Unsmoke campaign is a partnership between tobacco company Philip Morris SA (PMSA), the City of Cape Town and non-profit organisation, Clean C. Beach clean-ups took place in Camps Bay, Clifton, Blouberg and Milnerton. The campaign encourages smokers to dispose of their butts correctly in buckets which have been installed. According to a statement, cigarette butts is a major problem on beaches and pollutes the ocean. Smokers often discard cigarette butts in the sand. This litter is often carried into the
ocean with the tide, where birds and marine animals mistake it for food, with dire consequences. “With this initiative, we’re calling on adult smokers to become aware of the environmental impact and change their behaviour. We’re going a step further to provide beach ashtrays to make it easier to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. Have some fun in the sun this festive season, but remember that our beaches are not ashtrays,” says Marcelo Nico, managing director of PMSA. Nico says the campaign encourages adults to quit tobacco and nicotine entirely, and for those who don’t quit, to switch to better, smoke-free alternatives.
Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste services at the City of Cape Town, says: “The City is happy to support this programme, especially during a period that sees high numbers of visitors to our beautiful beaches. Our cleansing teams are on the ground daily, but it can be challenging to keep up with the amount of litter generated throughout the day, particularly in the case of cigarette butts which are relatively small.” Greg Player, director of Clean C, added that his organisation coordinates beach clean-ups along the coast every first Saturday of the month. “We encourage the public to get involved in preserving the heritage of our beautiful coastlines,” he says.
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Plants, cuttings and ideas traded at swap NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku A plant swap organised by Candide Gardening had plant fanatics buzzing at Happy by Nature, a plant nursery located in Gardens, on Thursday 5 December. Participants had to bring different plants which they then exchanged. One of the participants were Michelle Lenk from Diep River, who traded her po-
thos for a pilea. She describes the event as “super amazing” and something needed in the city. She says it is a great way of bringing people together and encouraging gardening. Shani Krige, the market lead for Candide, says the swap is positive and inclusive and encourages a sharing culture. “People came with plastic crates full of plants. I could not believe my eyes,” says Krige.
Grant Davids and Michelle Lenk at the plant swap event held in Gardens.
According to a statement, this is an attempt by Candide to encourage people to get out there and grow more gardens. “Plant swaps are a growing trend internationally, with regular events happening in all corners of the globe. “These relaxed get-togethers are meeting points for plant aficionados, newcomers and everyone in between – a chance to share ideas, and trade plants and cuttings,” reads the statement.
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ENVIRONMENT
City honours nature volunteers T
he Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve in Marina Da Gama set the scene as the City of Cape Town and SANParks Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) honoured their volunteers on International Volunteers Day on Thursday 5 December. The part-time staff take on various tasks at the City’s nature reserves which include clearing alien vegetation, general maintenance, plant-nursery work, floral and faunal surveys, leading guided hikes, administration duties, providing environmental
education and litter clean-ups. Julia Wood, biodiversity manager at the City of Cape Town, said the volunteers, both local and international, are a diverse group. “Some are school learners completing their work experience and others are simply residents looking for any opportunity to enjoy and take care of the natural environment within their area.” Munzhedzi Muhanelwa, people and conservation officer for SANParks TMNP, added: “It gives me hope that our efforts are not
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portunities can arise when you follow your passion, invest time and work toward gaining experience. Wood elaborated: “There are several routes people follow to find happiness and satisfaction but often the deepest satisfaction comes from the intangibles: doing good work simply because of passion or support. Volunteerism is one of those intangibles where the rewards can be deep and lasting.” V For more information on the City’s nature reserves, follow the link: www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves.
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Hout Bay/Llandudno The picture-perfect old harbour lined with fishing boats, Mariner’s Wharf and the famous Snoekies makes Hout Bay a hotspot for holiday rentals. Neighbouring Llandudno offers villas and a Blue Flag beach. You can also enjoy some of the most scenic drives and cycling and hiking trails in the world. . Rates: R2 000 to R8 000 per night to around R40 000 per night for a luxury home or villa.
Blouberg to Melkbosstrand The best views of Table Mountain and Robben Island, kilometres of white sandy beaches and one of the best kite surfing areas in the world draws scores of holiday makers each year, says Nancy Oeschger, rentals manager for Seeff Blouberg. Visitors are spoilt for choice with apartments and estates lining the beach area. . Rates: R800 to R3 000 per night for beach apartments.
best whale watching and water-based activities, not to forget a trip to the Hemel en Aarde Wine Valley await visitors here, says Paul Kruger, licensee for Seeff Hermanus. John du Toit from Pringle Bay says that the area falls in the Kogelberg Biosphere and is ideal for nature lovers, offering an incredible range of bird and sea life. The scenic R44 Clarence Drive, which meanders through Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond offers magnificent views across False Bay. A round of golf is not to be missed. . Rates: R1 500 to R6 500 per night depending on the location and accommodation.
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TOURISM
Learn about Deep South’s top spots RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes
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ith so much to see and do in Cape Town it comes as no surprise that a 30% increase in the number of tourists is expected this festive season. Daniel Blaauw, the director of Get South, an online marketing platform for the deep south, shares some favourite attractions to keep Capetonians – and all the tourists – busy. According to a City of Cape Town statement, it is predicted that Cape Town could have 50 000 travellers arrive from the United Kingdom (UK) between December and March next year. This 30% increase in tourists is 10% more than expected in Germany and 19% more than the United States of America (USA) over the same period. The prediction comes after Cape Town was voted the world’s best city for tourism for the seventh time in a row by readers of the UK’s The Telegraph online newspaper. Here’s Daniel’s top suggestions on what to do this holiday: . Boulders Beach is always popular. According to Daniel, visitors are not only able to see the penguins but also take out a kayak and spend time with them in the water. . Swim in the tidal pools. “We have such a variety of tidal pools in the south, which is amazing.” These ocean water pools can be found at Seaforth Beach, Miller’s Point, The Bay at Kalk Bay, Brass Bell Beach, Wooley’s and the Fish Hoek Steps tidal pool, to name a few. All it takes is a bit of time and the spirit of adventure to find the perfect spot along the deep south coast. . “Surfing is the key tourist attraction of Muizenberg,” says Daniel. But swimming,
Touring groups often visit Cape of Good Hope during their holidays in South Africa. relaxing and taking some Instagrammable pictures of the iconic coloured cabins are also a fun activity at Surfer’s Corner. . Hiking and exploring in the Kalk Bay caves, otherwise known as spelunking, is a popular activity for tourists in the south. . Horse riding on Noordhoek Beach is another one of Daniel’s top picks. Rides can be booked through Imhoff’s Equestrian Centre. . “The town of Kalk Bay is a lunch time and tea time attraction,” says Daniel. He encourages visitors to the area to explore the
quaint town. . He adds the Cape Point Vineyard market as a popular attraction. “The sunset from Cape Point is magnificent.” . Two more attractions are Chapman’s Peak and the Hoerikwaggo hiking trail. Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy noted concerns around safety during the season, in a City statement. “While Cape Town Tourism plays a supportive role in tourist safety across the city, we recognise that safety and security is pri-
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marily a South African Police Service function. “Local law enforcement agencies also collaborate where possible to enhance and amplify the efforts being made. We have, however, deployed TravelWise Ambassadors as visible ambassadors welcoming tourists to our city while providing safety and visitor information to enhance their time here,” said Duminy. V To find more things to do, visit the Get South website: https://getsouth.co.za/.
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Amid several fatal drowning incidents, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has called on bathers to exercise caution and heed warnings. “The peak summer season and popular beach days are still on the way and already 10 people have lost their lives. This is very disheartening, given the awareness drives and campaigns from the City to prevent drowning,” says Mayco member for community services and health Zahid Badroodien. During the 2018/2019 season, there were 11 fatal drownings compared to the season before where 19 people lost their lives. Of the 10 fatal drownings so far only two were persons over the age of 18. Nine out of the 10 were men. “Our information indicates none of the 10 drownings was alcohol-related. However, two-thirds of drowning incidents are related to problematic social behaviour. “You are reminded not to bring alcohol to the beach because not only is it illegal but alcohol impairs good judgment. Help us to keep you safe while you have fun,” says Badroodien.” He adds indications are the recent drowning incidents are related to rip currents or swimming in undesignated bathing areas. Badroodien calls on people to heed warnings on rip currents and to stay within safe zones on the beach. He says the City has 282 seasonal beach lifeguards, in addition to 11 permanent senior lifeguards, who are stationed at 26 locations along the coast, including tidal pools. “Our lifeguards do a sterling job, given the thousands of visitors who flock to our beaches on a daily basis. While they assist with many help outs, neardrownings and prevent a large number of serious incidents, they cannot do it alone. “Visitors to the beach have a role to play and I implore them to remain in the designated bathing areas at all times, swim only at beaches where lifeguards
are on duty, to not drink and swim, to only swim between the flags and for adults to supervise their children,” he says. “Make sure you follow the rules and stay safe. It is your responsibility to ensure you do all you can to not get into danger. Weather conditions can change quickly so it’s important to heed warnings from lifeguards and to obey signage,” says Badroodien. Lifeguards will be stationed at Silwerstroom Beach and tidal pool, Melkbosstrand, Big Bay, Milnerton, Clifton 4th Beach, Camps Bay Beach and tidal pool, Maiden’s Cove, Llandudno, Hout Bay, Fish Hoek, Clovelly, Kalk Bay, Danger Beach, St James tidal pool, Muizenberg Main Beach, Sunrise Beach, Strandfontein Beach and tidal pool, Blue Waters, Mnandi Beach, Monwabisi Beach and tidal pool, Macassar, Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Harmony Park tidal pool, Bikini Beach, Kogel Bay and Sparks tidal pool. Safety tips to take note of include: . Swim between the red and yellow flags, as these areas are patrolled by lifeguards; . swim with others; . supervise children at all times; . stay hydrated and watch out for signs of dehydration such as red, dry skin, rapid/weak pulse and rapid, shallow breathing; . don’t drink alcohol before you swim as it impairs your judgement; and . don’t dive into unfamiliar water as there may be rocks or other dangers. If you get caught in a rip current: . Don’t panic; . don’t try to swim straight back to the shore against the current as this will exhaust you; . try to tread water or turn on your back and float (rip tides get weaker as they go further out); . raise one arm in the air and wave for help to alert people on the beach that you are in trouble; and . swim parallel to the beach, out of the current, and then use waves to help you get back to the beach.
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CHILDCARE
Hospitals become more baby-ndly W
ith the commemoration of World Prematurity Day observed annually on 17 November, there has been great focus on the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). KMC is regarded as a critical intervention for babies born prematurely and refers to the practice of providing continuous skin-toskin contact between mother and baby and encouraging exclusive breastfeeding. The Western Cape government has adopted the Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI), which requires that all babies must be placed in the skin-to-skin position immediately after birth and that the baby should latch to the breast within the first hour after birth. Research has proven that this intervention increases the chances of exclusive breastfeeding long term. While KMC is a huge benefit, Janine Joemat, chief executive officer of Mowbray Maternity Hospital, says the implementation of the MBFHI is broader than KMC and includes additional factors. For example, the Better Birth Initiative encourages mothers to assist in decisionmaking during the labour process and delivery. During the first stage of labour, mothers at Mowbray Maternity are allowed to have one birth companion and as they progress into the active stage of labour, one additional companion of her choice is allowed to be present. For mothers undergoing a caesarean section, one companion is allowed. The benefits are that the mother feels more supported during birth, contributing to a healthier delivery. The advocacy and education around breastfeeding for mothers is another important factor contributing towards sustaining a mother baby-friendly hospital.
“It is important that all our staff, whether housekeeping, nursing or clerical staff are educated on breastfeeding,” says Joemat. At Mowbray Maternity, breastfeeding support and education takes place in the postnatal wards to assist in achieving success. “If mothers are unable to breastfeed, we encourage them to express their milk allowing them to cup feed this to their babies. We have a milk bank on site as well, where donated breast milk is received, pasteurised and cup fed to their premature babies. Donor milk is especially targeted for the very low birth weight (smaller than 1.5kg) premature babies and has improved survival and morbidities among this group of infants.” Ensuring access to care- The benefits of givers and a family support baby friendly. system is key in ensuring both mother and baby’s needs are prioritised. Dr Waseema Peters, medical officer at Mowbray Maternity shared that an aspect of being mother and baby-friendly is that one aims to keep the mother-baby together. Limited “lodger” accommodation is available for mothers who are well. These mothers are provided with accommodation whilst their premature babies are admitted to the nursery – in order to provide the necessary nutrition.”
Kangaroo Mother Care is a priority as part of an initiative that makes hospitals more mom and During this time of admission, skin-toskin contact through KMC is encouraged, not only by mothers but fathers as well. “We have babies that are born extremely immature with birth weights less than 1 000g, who survives. We encourage visitation and bonding and therefore we have open visiting hours for parents, grandparents and siblings in the neonatal intensive care unit. We encourage the dads and siblings to participate in KMC as well. We want to facilitate bonding so that when the baby
returns home after their period of stay at the hospital, they are familiar with the family,” says Peters. Mowbray Maternity Hospital is a referral centre providing specialised obstetric and neonatal care to mothers and babies referred in from the Midwife Obstetric Units (MOU) in Retreat, False Bay, Gugulethu, Hanover Park and Mitchell’s Plain. The continuum of care is supported by a well-established outreach and support programme to the MOUs.
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BEACHES
Identikidz return to Cape beaches T
he City of Cape Town will implement its Identikidz project at 15 beaches over the festive season. The project aims to help reunite lost children with their families. As part of the project all children who arrive at these beaches will be registered and issued with a tag containing their parents’ contact details. The initiative will be active at these beaches on 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 31 December and again on 1, 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 January. The City’s social development and early
childhood development directorate is spearheading the project, which is part of the festive season safety plan. This year, the project has been implemented at Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Strandfontein, Gordon’s Bay, Strand, Monwabisi, Harmony Park, Mnandi, Big Bay, Sea Point and surrounding area, Silwerstroom, Camps Bay, Lagoon Beach, Melkbosstrand and Milnerton beaches from this past weekend. “The Identikidz programme has grown exponentially as more people become aware of
it, and the results are truly astounding. “It provides peace of mind to parents on busy beach days, when children can so easily become lost in the crowd, but it also makes the task to reunite them far simpler,” says Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien. During the 2018/19 festive season, just more than 100 000 children were tagged – a 132% increase on the previous year. A total of 535 children were reunited with their families. “We are doing everything
possible to keep children safe, but this doesn’t absolve parents and caregivers of their responsibility,” says Badroodien. “We urge them to register their children with our Identikidz teams as soon as they arrive at the beach, and to ensure that they keep their cellphone close by and charged, in the event that we need to get hold of them. Getting lost is a very traumatic experience for a child and we want to limit the anxiety by reuniting them with their caregivers as soon as possible.”
Children being tagged as part of the initiative.
Advice on how to help a child when faced with an emergency In light of the commemoration of national Children’s Day on Saturday 2 November, the provincial department of health is raising awareness on how parents can respond and take action when their child needs emergency health care. Parents are advised that good hand-washing practices can prevent several life-threatening diseases in children, such as diarrhoea, pneumonia, and even enteroviral meningitis. Make sure your child washes their hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet and before eating or touching food. If your child has diarrhoea, give them an oral hydration solution made up by mixing 1F of cooled boiled water with half a teaspoon of salt and eight teaspoons of sugar. However, if they show any symptoms of dehydration, take them to the clinic immediately.
Pedestrian accidents also account for a high number of child deaths and injuries.
belt. . Drive slowly when driving near children and schools. . Never use your cellphone when driving. . Don’t overload the vehicle. As the summer holiday approaches, drownings also increase. Always ensure children are supervised near water and keep buckets of water covered. Also be aware that accidental poisoning can be prevented by keeping household detergents, medications and paraffin locked away. Paraffin should not be stored in cold drink bottles as children often mistake this for a soft drink. In the event of poisoning, call the poison information line on 086 155 5777. Burns can be prevented by safe cooking and heating practices. Never leave food on the stove, fires, stoves or boiling water unattended, especially if there are toddlers
Pedestrian and road safety . Don’t chase any vehicles and keep skateboards away from traffic areas. . Get out of the car or taxi on the pavement side. . Always check for traffic when crossing the road and always cross at a marked crossing. . When walking alongside the road, do so facing oncoming traffic and wear bright and reflective clothing. Drivers also have a responsibility to keep children safe: . Never put small children alone in the back of a bakkie. . Make sure your young child is buckled up in an appropriate car seat. . Older children must always wear a seat-
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
Thousands of new boots on streets SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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total of 5 000 police recruits have successfully completed their police training and will be deployed to stations across the country ahead of the festive season. The recruits graduated at a police parade at five colleges across the country; with 1 045 officers graduating in Cape Town, on Friday 13 December. The parade was held at the Philippi Police Academy and was the combined parade of both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis recruits. Deputy police minister Cassel Mathale says during their recruitment process more than 500 000 applications were received. Of this, only 5 000 were successful.
He says in the light of the rise in the number of cases of gender-based violence, much focus was also placed on preparing the recruits to deal with these cases and “ensure proper victim support is provided”. The new officers will be placed at the various stations across the country for a 12month probation period. At least five constables who were identified as the top achievers at both the Philippi and Bishop Lavis campuses received bursaries to further their studies. At the parade, Capt Bart Nel lead the parade for the last time. Nel has been at the Philippi Academy for the past 39 years and will now be retiring. V Samantha Lee-Jacobs took these photos.
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DRIVER WITH SECONDARY FUNCTIONS ARCHIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (CAPE TOWN) Salary: R145 281 per annum (Salary Level 4) Enquiries: Ms Linda Mentjies at 021 483 0450 Reference number: CAS 2019-44 Job purpose: The Department Cultural Affairs and Sports, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for an individual to do the driving of motor vehicles to transport passengers and other items • This post is based in Cape Town. Requirements: Grade 10 (Junior certificate or equivalent) • A minimum of 12 months’ driving and messenger experience • A valid code B driving licence with a professional valid driving permit (PDP). Recommendation: Code 10 driving licence plus PDP. Key performance areas: Render driving duties • Messenger and distributing duties • Documentation • Do basic administration • Do routine maintenance • Assist in the registry. Competencies: Ability to work in a team • Interpersonal skills • Planning and organising skills • Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly • Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support like registry functions and basic administration. Note: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. To apply, you must submit a manual application. Please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with copies of ID, academic qualifications and proof of other requirements as indicated in the advertisement. The position being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, hand deliver your application form from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 17:00 to (1) Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, Unit F6 Bayside Office, 43 Erica Road, Table View 7441, or you may post your application to (2) Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 60495, Table View 7439, alternatively you may email your application to, (3) Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, info@westerncapegov.com Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered.
The WCG is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated. Closing date: 20 January 2020 www.ayandambanga.co.za
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KIRSTENBOSCH GARDEN
Trumpets sound and angels sing NETTALIE VILJOEN
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he promoters of the Carols at Kirstenbosch weren’t kidding when they called it the City’s most-loved carols event. The event, which took place from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, drew huge crowds, despite the odd drizzle over the weekend. People’s Post attended the event on Sunday. At 19:00 (carols were scheduled to start at 19:30) there wasn’t a single spot left for a picnic blanket on the sprawling lawn. On arrival, guests were handed glow sticks and a carol sing-a-long booklet.
Carols were led by the Cape Town Concert Brass and the Cape Town Male Voice Choir and included old favourites like On a Starry Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night and Mary’s Boy Child, to name a few. A nativity play interwoven with the carols added to the evening’s Christmas cheer. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored by Pick n Pay, this event enables Rotary International to assist communities across the Western Cape in a range of community-based programmes, including youth leadership development, civic-responsibility and various health programmes, specifically those around cancer-awareness.
When people were asked to raise their hands if they hailed from other parts of the world, it was clear that there were quite a few supporters from overseas at the Carols at Kirstenbosch event. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
Toddlers and their parents gathered at the bottom of the stage to get a better look at the nativity play. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
It was difficult to tell what the kids loved more – the chance to stay up later than usual, or the glow sticks handed out at the event. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
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ASSISTANT BOILER OPERATOR REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING AND MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE Requirements: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience in mechanical field • Appropriate experience in the handling of workshop tools. Inherent requirement of the job: Physically able to do hard manual labour. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to read and write written instructions • Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Duties (key result areas/outputs): General repairs and collection/delivery of equipment/items • Assist with mechanical duties. Ensure adherence and compliance with occupational health standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act • Assist boiler operator and artisan foreman with boiler-house duties • General cleaning duties • General administration and support to supervisor. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Cape Town Concert Brass provided the soundtrack to the evening.PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
Enquiries: Mr AK Mgcodo/Mr M Williams, tel. 021 404 6251/6202, E-mail: Angelo.Mgcodo@westerncape.gov.za/ Mogamat.Williams@westerncape.gov.za PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR M BENJAMIN, TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X4, OBSERVATORY 7935.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CVs will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.
The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
A nativity play interwoven with the carolling added to the evening’s Christmas cheer. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN
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KIRSTENBOSCH
Girl power to dazzle Kirstenbosch T
wo power performers, Shekhinah and Unathi Msengana, will grace the stage at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual on Sunday 22 December. Singer, songwriter and Idols SA judge Unathi will kick off the concert with her easy listening melodies. Pop and R&B singer, songwriter Shekhinah will next entertain the crowd with her numerous number one platinum and gold
singles from her debut album Rosegold. She will drop her new album in 2020. Thobile Tshabalala, head of Old Mutual brand, says the company is excited to be back at Kirstenbosch for the Summer Sunset Concerts. “Starting off our sponsorship of these magical and unique outdoor gigs with performances from superstars like Shekhinah and Unathi is sure to set the perfect tone going into 2020. Our close association with the concerts
lets us ‘show up’ casually and really appreciate the passions of our existing clients and potential ones. We look forward to engaging with the wonderful people of the Cape in the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.” The Shekhinah concert will have an Old Mutual Kids Zone, offering a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages. This includes games, arts and crafts and a soft play obstacle course for toddlers under five. The Kids Zone will be open from 16:00 until
18:30. Children will be supervised by designated childminders. Bring family and friends, pack a picnic with food and refreshments or pre-order five days in advance from Moyo Kirstenbosch Restaurant. Freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks will be on sale. Tickets cost R170 per person to R220 per person. V Book now at www.webtickets.co.za/kirstenboschconcerts.
Visit and be thrilled at Iziko As the most advanced of its kind on the African continent, the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome brings together art, science, nature and edu-tainment – creating a unique and innovative space for discovery, learning and fun. With an exciting line-up of shows this December, Iziko is calling on Capetonians and its visitors to join their #CelebrateSummer festivities. During December the planetarium will also be opening its doors on Mondays – screening shows until Monday 13 January. “Be sure not to miss out on an opportunity to blast off on a virtual voyage of the unknown! With shows like Out there – the Quest for Extra Solar Worlds, learn about how, for thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe – yet thanks to our curiosity, im-
agination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos,” a statement from Iziko read. “Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during Passport to the Universe – a show narrated by Tom Hanks that explores humanity’s place in the cosmos; and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe in We Are Stars – a show exploring the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.” Other shows include Dream to Fly; The Secrets of Gravity; and The Sky Tonight. Visit the Iziko website for more information. “We look forward to seeing you at the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome to #CelebrateSummer,” the statement read. V Visit www.iziko.org.za/whats-on to find out more.
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Karaoke contest returns to unearth local talent BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind The popular TygerBurger’s Karaoke like a Star competition is back, and entries are closing on Friday 24 January. Launched last year, the contest attracted interest from hundreds of hopefuls. This year, 20 finalists will take part in the semi-finals on Thursday 27 February at the Suidooster television studios. The top 10 will compete in the final on Saturday 28 March at the Kraaifontein Civic centre. A prize package worth thousands of rands can be won. Cecilia Hume, TygerBurger’s editor, says she knows there are readers out there
with hidden talents. “Please enter and show us what you’ve got,” says Hume. WhatsApp a video clip of you signing to Tygerburger on 061 841 5005. Videos with poor audio quality will not be considered.
SHAKING THEIR STUFF: The Cape Town Oriental Dance Festival hosted at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 26 October saw belly dancers showing off in the rain. The festival aims to bring together oriental dancers from across Cape Town, to celebrate the art of oriental dance, in support of a common cause and a charity. The event was arranged by Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio.
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Blitzboks fall short in Cape Town EARL HAUPT @EarlHaupt
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hile the boisterous partisan crowd filled the air with expectation at the Cape Town stadium, the Blitzboks fell agonisingly short of claiming their home leg of World Rugby’s Sevens World Series on Sunday 15 December. Coach Neil Powell’s men were beaten 7-5 by archrivals New Zealand in a nervy final in front of the 55 804-strong crowd who packed the stadium. In total, 119 539 people streamed through the gates during the threeday spectacle – a record for the event. After a scoreless first half, Justin Geduld handed the home team the lead after the restart but could not slot the subsequent conversion. As a result, Ngarohi McGarveyBlack broke South African hearts three minutes later when he dotted over under the posts, which made Akuila Rokolisoa’s pending conversion a mere formality. Despite the loss, Powell was satisfied with his team’s display over the past two week-
ends, which saw them bag the title in Dubai a week earlier. “We had two good weeks, playing in two finals and winning one,” said Powell. “That is a much better start than last season and, bar the two line-outs we fluffed in the final, we had a good tournament. I certainly cannot fault the effort of the players.” Earlier in the day, in their semi-final, the Blitzboks had to fight back to secure a 21-14 win over France. Despite Marvin O’Connor’s try, converted by Paulin Riva, an inspired phase of play, which started within their half, saw Ruhan Nel dive over for a seven-point score. JC Pretorius’s clever dummy flummoxed the French defence and allowed him to coast over the try line unopposed, allowing the Blitzboks to lead the contest for the first time. Geduld duly slotted the conversion to move the score to 14-7. Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi capped off a spirited display, rounding off another attacking move from their defensive quarter to take the match beyond France’s reach and
Nadine Roos of South Africa’s Imbokodo (left) scores the team’s only try against Fiji during the Women’s Sevens World Series at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
to book their spot in the showpiece of the tournament despite a late consolation try by Jonathan Laugel. In their quarter-final clash against Kenya, Blitzboks turned in a clinical second-half display to see out their fellow Africans in a 17-5 win. It wasn’t all plain sailing, though. Local hearts were sent aflutter when, against the run of play, Kenya took an early 5-0 lead through an unconverted try by Alvin Otieno. However, Nel would restore parity, much to the delight of the home crowd, but Justin Geduld failed to convert, leaving the scores deadlocked at 5-5 at half-time. During the tournament, Geduld became the fourth South African player in the World Series to score 1000 career points after Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez and Seabelo Senatla. Shortly after the restart, Nel would secure his brace after rounding off a well-orchestrated line-out, converted by Geduld. Selwyn Davids put the game beyond Kenya’s grasp when he chased down a kick by skip-
per Soyizwapi. Nel, however, could not play in the final after picking up an injury in the semi-final win. He was sorely missed. “It was a pity that I could not play in the final, but that is the way rugby goes sometimes,” said Nel. “At least I played in two full tournaments and we did very well. I am now returning to fifteens, but I am very pleased with my short comeback to sevens. At least I know my conditioning will be right up there when I join the Stormers soon.” Meanwhile, the Springbok women’s Sevens team, Imbokodo, who made their debut at the Cape Town Sevens, finished 10th. Coach Paul Delport applauded his squad’s efforts, saying the tenth-place finish was what they were aiming for. “We realised that our intensity was not good enough and, therefore, our defence suffered and we made some poor decisions on attack,” said Delport. “But that was always par for the course as we last played at any level close to this last year at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.”
Maka Unufe of USA (left) powerlifts JC Pretorius of the Blitzboks in a tackle during their pool encounter at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 14 December. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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CAPE UMOYA SEE OFF MBOMBELA IN ATHLONE: Roscoe Pietersen of Cape Umoya United FC celebrates scoring a goal with teammates during the GladAfrica Championship match between Cape Umoya United and Mbombela United at Athlone Stadium on Friday 13 December. The home team went on to secure a 2-1 win. PHOTO: GRANT PITCHER/GALLO IMAGES
Silver lining for fighter Naudé F
our fighters from Cape Town represented South Africa at the International Karate Organisation (IKO) KyokushinKai Karate Elite World Championships held in Tokyo, Japan, recently. The South African Team, sanctioned by Karate South Africa (KSA), went through a strict selection process before being chosen with Protea colours. In total, 18 fighters were selected with Protea colours. The four Cape Town fighters were former All-Africa champion Xolani Gumede (men’s open division), Sarah Newton and Lilly Edmonds (both junior girls elite) and Shihan Jason Dawes and JP Naudé (both in the seniors’ division). The colours each fighter received are official Protea colours awarded by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), which is a first for IKO KyokushinKai South Africa. The team competed under the IKO full contact rules which see full-contact fighting. Winners are only awarded a victory on decision or knockdown basis.
“I competed in the seniors’ division and managed (to earn) a silver medal under the guidance of eighth Dan Shihan Kenny Uytenboghaardt (head of IKO - Kyokushin Africa),” says Naudé. The open division sees approximately 200 of the world’s best full-contact KyokushinKai Karate members compete over three days to ultimately have one champion. “Considering that the open division has no protective gear, the fighting is extremely physical and only the toughest, fittest and most skilled fighters will make it to the top 32 on the final day,” says Naudé. He adds that fighters are required to train extremely hard for this competition. Candidates train up to six days per week in traditional karate, gym work and competitive training classes in the hope of qualifying for this tournament. This year, training included several fighting classes and mountain training at Rhodes Memorial on Sundays. “This mountain training is very hard and leaves all exhausted by the end of the workout,” says Naudé.
JP Naudé earned a silver medal at the IKO KyokushinKai Karate Elite World Championships held in Tokyo recently.