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Dedication pays off Members of the Kenfac Sport Athletic Club celebrated after completing the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon this past weekend. Of the 52 participating registered runners, nine were first timers. They all managed to complete the race – thanks to an “awesome” crowd and team effort. Pictured from left are two novice runners Amanullah Maged, Mooniq Marlie with their coach Nazier Isaacs. See full story on page 7.
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Educating parents too NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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t the French Nursery School in Woodstock, both children and their parents are educated. The school takes care of 40 children between the ages of three months and four years and is one of the few early childhood facilities where teaching takes place in both English and French. On Thursday 12 September, the school hosted a talk on positive parenting in partnership with the Cape Town Therapy Hub. The talk was aimed at equipping parents
with parenting skills and to get them more involved in the nursery. The talk also allowed the staff members and parents to get to know each other better. The director of the school, Caroline Faucher-Desvoyes, says they encourage parents to get involved in the school instead of simply dropping off their children in the mornings and fetching them in the afternoons. Faucher-Desvoyes says they organise talks every three months where parents are also given an opportunity to directly engage with the staff. She says the interaction between staff and parents helps the nursery fulfil its co-education concept where both
the children and the parents receive some form of education. At the talks, Faucher-Desvoyes says parents are taught skills such as how to tackle behavioural issues without becoming frustrated. She says parents often give their children leeway, claiming they are still young and should be allowed to express themselves as they wish. According to her, discipline is important, adding a disciplined child is likely to grow up to become a responsible adult. She says instilling discipline from an early age helps children become confident and teaches them to have meaningful discus-
sions instead of arguing. “As a parent, you should not fight with your child and give them instructions without giving them reasons for or explaining your decision or action. This teaches effective communication and the importance of reasoning,” she says. Kate Lefko, a parent, attended the nursery’s talk for the first time. Her two-yearold son has been at the nursery since he was four months old. She says she found the talk very helpful. She gained knowledge from other parents’ experiences and learned “there is always room for improvement for every parent”.
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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS ELDERS AWARDS
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nown dotingly as Ma Sally by all the lives she has touched through her altruistic nature, Sarah Dantu (80) is one of the six finalists being honoured at the Community Champions Elders Awards. Ma Sally from Belhar is one of three finalists nominated in the 80+ category of the awards presented by People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision in partnership with Spec-Savers. She hand-knits jerseys and delivers them to schools where she feels there is a need.
People's Post is published by WP Media, a subsidiary of Media24. WOODSTOCK / MAITLAND 16 391 copies distributed Tuesdays to the following areas: Salt River, University Estate, Walmer Estate, Woodstock, Observatory, Factreton, Kensington, Maitland, Maitland Garden Village and Paarden Island. OTHER EDITIONS People's Post also has the following nine standalone editions: False Bay (30 972) Mitchell's Plain (83 340) Retreat (23 423) Grassy Park (21 838) Lansdowne (21 130) Athlone (30 252) Constantia / Wynberg (30 069) Claremont / Rondebosch (30 843) Atlantic Seaboard / City (29 246) Total print order: 318 495 WHOM TO CONTACT EDITOR: Thulani Magazi Email: Thulani@media24.com REPORTER: Nomzamo Yuku E-mail: Nomzamo.Yuku@peoplespost.co.za SALES MANAGER: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6615 Email: Shafiek.braaf@peoplespost.co.za MAIN BODY ADVERTISING: Yvette Smith Tel: 021 910 6577 Email: yvette.smith@media24.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 087 353 1328 Email: classifieds@peoplespost.co.za PRESS CODE, CORRECTIONS People's Post subscribes to the South African Press Code and we are committed to journalism that is honest, accurate, fair and balanced. Under our editorial policy, we invite readers to comment on the newspaper's content and we correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please send information to the news editor at Thulani@media24.com or phone 021 910 6500. Alternately, please contact the Ombudsman of Media24's Community Press, George Claassen at george.claassen@media24.com or 083 543 2471. Complaints can also be sent to the SA Press Ombudsman on telephone 021 851 3232 or via email khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or johanr@ombudsman.org.za
“I do it out of love, nothing else,” says Ma Sally. “I don’t ask, I knit the jerseys. When it’s cold I think ‘Oh, there’s a child with a jersey on’.” Ma Sally, who is a retired domestic assistant, says knitting is therapeutic to her. “For me, it’s like a therapy. It keeps my brain working.” Ma Sally, who grew up in the countryside of Groot Drankenstein, moved to Cape Town at the age of 17 following her parents’ divorce in the late 1950s. “I had to leave school to go work before completing my senior certificate. Then I came to Cape Town in my early years and started working as a domestic servant until I got married to my husband,” she says. “18 January 1969,” her husband Joseph adds to the conversation. According to Ma Sally, she had a relatively stable life from then. “I had a place to stay in District 6. We lived there for 10 years, in a room. Then we bought this little house and we’re still here, for 40 years.” Ma Sally and Joseph have two daughters: José Franz, who is deputy vice-chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, and Deirdre Spandiel, an occupational therapist in George. Ma Sally says, she gave up working as a domestic assistant 30 years ago when her first grandchild, Jody, was born so that José could return to her studies. “That’s when I carried on with my love for knitting,” says Ma Sally, who believes that those whom she knits for don’t have to know where the jerseys come from. She says there is no greater feeling than being able to continue serving the world. “Like I say, it’s like a therapy,” explains Ma Sally. “Knowing that I can do good at
Even though Ma Sally prefers knitting in plain wool for schools she supplies from the goodness of her heart, her talent and meditative concentration skills are visible in the jumpers she knitted for herself and her husband for their getaway later in the year. PHOTO: BENITA JAFTHA this age is a feeling money can’t buy.” Ma Sally is regarded as a mother figure in The Shining Light social community group she belongs to. She says she is thankful above all that she and her husband have set a foundation for their children and grandchildren to continue the tradition of serving
their communities. “I thank God that my children and grandchildren are giving,” Ma Sally says. “I wrote this morning in my memory book that it’s all by God’s grace, nothing else. We have nothing without God’s grace.” Despite having five grandchildren, Ma Sally says she does not knit for her grandchildren’s school. “I don’t knit for a school where my grandchildren go, because their parents can afford. I am knitting for schools where there is a need.” Ma Sally says she prefers good quality wool and ensures to always source wool accordingly. “I always buy the best wool. When you do something for the Lord, you give your best – that’s my belief.” She was nominated for a Community Champions Elders Award by Parkvale Primary through one of the school’s regular volunteer assistants, Rhonda Arendse. “Ma Sally is a loving, caring, wingless angel,” Arendse wrote in the nomination. “Every year she hand-knits jerseys for the needy learners at our school, all this done at no cost.” She produces eight to 10 jerseys at a time for learners, Sarah “Ma Sally” Dantu (centre) surrounded by her angels: her husband, Joseph and members of The which she distributes in abunShining Light community group (from left) Pauline Williams, Charlotte Frazenberg, Johanna Stephens, dance and at no cost, through Rhonda Arendse, Hohanna Bloys, Cathlene Roman and Wilemina Felix. PHOTO: BENITA JAFTHA Arendse.
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Donations needed for Buckets of Hope Project Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled is appealing for donations of non-perishable food for its annual Buckets of Hope Project. Donations needed include sugar, rice, lentils and canned items for the project which will run till December. The food donations will be distributed to registered clients at the association during December to spread some festive cheer to those in need. Cash donations of R200 per bucket are also welcomed. Any donations can be dropped off at 152 Tarentaal Road in Bridgetown. V For more information or collections, phone Fatima or Nadheerah on 021 637 1204.
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Stats show mixed images T
he crime statistics released by the national police on Thursday 12 September have shown a notable increase in serious crimes in areas such as Kensington, Woodstock and Maitland. In the Kensington precinct the following crimes showed an increase: . Murder cases increased by eight this year, compared to the seven reported last year. Attempted murder went up by 20 cases to 56; . The number of recorded cases for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition also increased from 28 cases to 45; . Another massive increase is that of shoplifting incidents. According to the statistics, it went up from nine to 22; an increase of 144%; . Common robberies also increased by 46 cases from the 40 reported last year; . However, drug-related cases decreased to 282 cases from 553 from 2017/2018; and . Rape, sexual offences and sexual assaults showed a decrease; with 20 cases compared to the 23 reported in the previous year. For the past two years Woodstock police station’s crime statistics have been showing
an increase in the number of: . Murders – up by two cases from five reported in the previous year; . The total of sexual offences increased by four cases with 38 cases being reported; and . Property related crimes increased by 24 from the 1 632 cases reported last year. There was a decrease in: . Contact related crimes (22 less than the 155 reported in 2017/18); illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (down from 12 to 6); drug-related crimes (down from 645 to 582); and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (down by 58 cases from 148 to 90). Maitland police station’s results showed: . An increase in murders being reported. The previous year there were five cases compared to this year’s nine; . Attempted murders – up from two to five cases this year; . Sexual offences decreased by three cases to 25; . Contact related crimes decreased from 168 to 150; and . Drug related crimes decreased from 150 to 137.
STUDENTS TO PERFORM: The Galloway Theatre at the Waterfront Theatre School (WTS) hosts The Last Voyage from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 September. In the story, a young boy called Kai is trying to come to terms with the loss of his father. The play will be performed by the fourth-year students of the theatre school. Two of them, Thinus Viljoen and Emma Lyon, also composed the music. Pictured, with a puppet featured in the show, from left are: Kayley Carroll, Mika Calitz, Chante Strydom and Thinus Viljoen. Tickets cost R80 per person and are available at http://tickets.tixsa.co.za/events/21056.
Stats show police have lost the war on crime – Premier Despite last year’s promises from police minister Bheki Cele and the service he leads, violent crime in the Western Cape remains effectively unchanged, that is according to a statement from premier Alan Winde’s office. He was commenting on the latest crime statistics. They were released on Thursday 12 September, covering the period between April 2018 and March 2019. “I’m deeply concerned that murder increased by 6.6% in the Western Cape. Of these, 47% of incidents occurred in just 10 police stations. The murder to population ratio in the Western Cape is 60 per 100 000 – almost double the national average,” he said. Provincial minister for community safety Albert Fritz also expressed his concern. “Murders reported in the Western Cape account for 18.9% of all murders in the country, while the province only accounts for 11.6% of the population. A total of 11 Western Cape police stations are recorded among the top 30 in the country. This is unacceptable and points to the need for more boots on the ground and more regular statistics. Police need to adopt evidence-based policing, which would lead to deployment at key times in key hotspot locations. We
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need our police to be in these hotspots before crimes are committed, not after,” he said. Winde referred to last week’s solidarity protests which saw thousands of people standing up against gender-based violence: “We’ve seen communities impacted by gang violence saying ‘enough’. But when asked about whether heads would roll, minister Bheki Cele said he didn’t believe they should, implying he finds this situation acceptable. President Cyril Ramaphosa and minister Cele should not find the crime situation in this province acceptable at all.” He said as a province they cannot wait for the police to get its house in order. “This government has been working on a safety plan which will focus on both enforcement and protection. We will announce this plan soon. In the meantime, we continue our call for policing to become a provincial mandate as these statistics have shown that the nationally managed police have lost the war on crime.” Fritz said his department will conduct an in-depth analysis of the stats to look at specific trends. “Police management has a lot to answer for, and it is my hope that they will be held accountable for their failure to ensure that the people of this country are safe.”
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tions regarding the topic, in some cases domestic violence is regarded as a family problem and should be treated as a private matter. Alexander says these perceptions apply to all forms of abuse; be it physical violent, sexual abuse, emotional, psychological abuse or economic abuse, and may affect anyone. “It can be quite intimidating and emotionally draining for a victim of abuse to speak out and take the first steps to fight back, such as applying for a protection order. My service is completely free of charge,” says Alexander. He is willing to help anyone affected or in a domestic relationship with the abuser. However, Alexander says for the process to work well, abused women will have to acknowledge that they are in abusive relationships and “that it is not her fault”. He calls on those who are experiencing abuse or know of a victim to speak out. “Talk to family members, friends, community leaders or go to the police. Contact advisory centres or support groups in your area. You can get their details at the police station, day hospital, clinic, library or from your ward councillor,” says Alexander. V For help or more information, contact Kevin Alexander at justice.peace.sa@gmail.com or kevinalex1603@gmail.com, or on WhatsApp on 072 279 3170.
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mid the scourge of gender-based violence and senseless killings of women and children around the country, a Kensington man has opened his heart to assist the victims. Kevin Alexander is a community activist and a manager of the Kensingtonbased Haven Night Shelter. He has more than 20 years experience in the legal fraternity. He is a justice of the peace (judicial) officer in the Magisterial District of Cape Town, a position he has held since 1998. He has also been involved in various community upliftment programmes. Alexander wants to use his knowledge of the judiciary process, the Domestic Act and Sexual Offences Act and being a Justice of the Peace in the magisterial district to help the victims. He says there have been too many incidents of rape and murder across the country. “While social media platforms are flooded with posts and comments of shock and outrage, I decided to start doing something practical in our communities to help protect women,” Alexander says. He says domestic violence occurs daily, but people are still afraid to talk about it because of all the wrong percep-
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V Observatory: The meeting point for those participating in the annual inter classic car and bike hub is at the car park in Nuttall Street at 09:00. The group will then depart to the sixth Heritage Day event taking place at the Stellenbosch Airfield at 10:00. Participants are advised to bring their own meat or vegetable burgers. Proceeds from the event will support the rural animal sterilisation programme. Email your bookings to starstruckautos@gmail.com before 21 September. Saturday 5 October V Salt River: Zip Zap Academy’s stage performance, The Greatest Little Circus Show, takes place at the Dome from 12:00 to 14:00. Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za.
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SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON
Dedication pays off for runners NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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espite having to train in volatile areas, 52 members of the Kenfac Sport Athletic Club competed in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon this past weekend. Of the 52, nine were first timers. They all managed to complete the race – most of them finishing in five hours or more. The new runners were Refqah Berch, Malika Davids, Miska Davids-Salie, Amanullah Maged, Debra Bowers, Barbara Minnies, Alia Isaacs, Rashaad Samie, Mooniq Marlie. Speaking to People’s Post yesterday (Monday) Amanullah (45) said he enjoyed the race and appreciated the support along the route. At the 33km mark he felt it was impossible to finish with the rest of his group, but he found his inner strength and completed the race in 5 hours 35 minutes. Mooniq (29) said the race went very well and she fared better than expected. She said she’ll definitely take part again next year. Also on her bucket list is the Cape Peninsula Marathon, taking place in February 2020. “All the long training runs I have done with the club have definitely helped with mental training, and was a great way to test myself,” Mooniq explained. Mooniq and Amanullah ran the race to-
Runners of Kenfac Sport Athletic Club celebrated after the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. They all agreed that the crowd kept them going. gether. Before the race, the runners attended a pasta evening at Kensington civic centre where the club’s executive members emphasised the importance of believing in their own abilities. At this get together, held on Wednesday 11 September, the runners were also reminded about the importance of nutrition. The club was established in 2015 and regis-
tered as a non-profit organisation this year. Their aim is to offer healthy recreational activities to the community through training programmes and to also allow residents to engage on a social level. Members also give back to the needy twice a year. The founders had a vision to bring people together, through running and to create a healthy and supportive community.
The club has over the years grown from strength to strength. Coach Nazier Isaacs (38) was very proud of the club’s members. Speaking after the race he said it’s fantastic to see someone blossom and grow into a true marathoner. “You cannot prepare someone for the last 5km, not mentally or physically. It’s amazing that they reached their goal. I could not be prouder,” he said.
Cooler box party held to raise funds for camp NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Karate is more than a sport. So believes sensei Deon Abrahams, founder of the Zensekai Karate Goju Ryu Club in Maitland. At this karate club, students are taught various other life skills. “We do not only nurture them physically, we expose them to various aspects of life, using karate as the vehicle.” He says this helps broaden the children’s minds, helps them to be creative and even do well at school. During the year the students don’t only do karate, they do walkabouts in the community, attend heritage talks and engage in other team-building activities. In December, the club is planning a karate summer camp at Soetwater in Kommetjie. At the camp the students will learn more about nature conservation and the environment. A total of 25 students will also be grading (graduating to the next belt colour) at the camp. The club will leave for Soetwater on Friday 13 December and return on Sunday 15 December. To make this possible for all, the club is hosting a cooler box party fundraiser at Garden Village Primary School on Saturday 26 October.
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How to enter: Spend R150 or more at any of these seven Foodeez stores including Diep River, Parow, Parklands, Milnerton, Brackenfell, Strand and Fish Hoek. Write your name, surname and number on the back of your Foodeez till slip and drop it in the box located in store. 3 Winners will be selected from across all stores. T&C’s: Winners will have 45 seconds to dash around the store and ll their trolley. Only 3 of the same item may be put in the trolley. Winners will have to execute the trolley dash at one of the four larger Foodeez stores: Diep River, Parow, Parklands and Brackenfell.
Sensei Deon Abrahams proudly posing with some of his karateka. Proceeds will go towards funding the trip. The club has 32 students from areas in-
cluding Garden Village, Maitland, Manenberg and Goodwood. The youngest karateka (learner) is five
years old, the oldest, 47. According to Abrahams some students come from underprivileged backgrounds and use karate as an escape from social ills. They practise five days a week. Abrahams says the monthly fees (R150 for juniors and R180 for seniors) go towards preparations for grading. “These are dedicated students who work hard and have shown growth, both physically and mentally since they joined the club. “We like to have treats for them occasionally to acknowledge their efforts.” Abrahams says despite the club having a tough time surviving since it opened its doors in 2015, some of the students have been part of the club from day one. “Their parents trust me and sometimes ask me to intervene if their child starts misbehaving. “The children find it easier to talk to an outsider, than a family member,” says Abrahams. He adds making a success of the fundraiser is very important to him. “The students deserve to end off their year with something special.” V Entry to the cooler box party costs R50 per person. It starts at 19:00. For more information call Deon Abrahams on 072 187 6600.
Use alternative routes The public is warned about the expected traffic interruptions due to roadworks at the V&A Waterfront on Dock Road from Wednesday 18 September to Saturday 30 November. The construction work will include the upgrade of the bulk water pipeline alongside Dock Road. Construction signage will be put in place to mark out the work areas and flagmen will be visible to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to use of the “faster flowing exits” via Granger Bay Boulevard or Portswood Road to join the Helen Suzman Boulevard. The closures will take place as follows: . Throughout the construction period, one lane in the outbound carriage-way will be closed to traffic. All cars will be diverted into the open lane while the works take place. All works will take place inside the closure. In-bound traffic onto Dock Road will be unaffected. Pedestrians will be diverted at
Ebenezer Circle using appropriate signage. . From Wednesday 6 to Wednesday 20 November one lane in the inbound carriageway will be closed to traffic after hours (offpeak) to do excavation (diggings) work across the road. All cars will be diverted into the open lane while the works take place and the working area will be adequately marked. Motorists are warned to drive with care, as they will be driving over metal plate covers on a small section of the road during this period. . Between Wednesday 9 October and Monday 4 November, on the outbound of South Arm Road, a trench will be excavated from the middle towards the pavement in the inbound carriage-way. One lane will be closed to traffic. All cars will be diverted into an open lane while the works take place. This phase will also take place after hours. Excavations will be closed using metal plate covers to allow traffic to flow during the day.
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aitland-based Friends Day Centre is spending a staggering R100 000 annually fixing its two ailing buses. As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations they hope to acquire two new sets of wheels and they are pulling all the stops to
make this a reality. However, they need public support. On Saturday 5 October the centre will celebrate its anniversary at the Milnerton Golf Club through a gala dinner, A night for the stars, and they hope to raise enough funds to put towards the purchase. Tickets are sold at R400 per person. The fun-filled event will have a photo shoot on
a red carpet, entertainment and a threecourse meal. Two of the buses are 15-years-old and repairs cost them over R100 000 per year. Centre manager, Johann Opperman says the two buses have become costly. The centre has three buses that transport children from all over the Peninsula to and from the centre on weekdays.
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He says they hope to be able to raise enough funds to buy the buses within the next two years. This is because the funding they would receive will be split among the responsibilities at the centre, but they are now prioritising saving for the buses. Opperman says one bus will cost them R750 000. The centre offers various interventions, which Opperman says are crucial for the development and wellbeing of a child, especially if received from an early age. These children live with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and epilepsy, and struggle with speech among other things. “Our motto is from cradle to grave. We take children in up to the age of 12-years-old but because you are over 18-years-old, does not mean we have to part our ways,” says Opperman. The centre provides different therapies according to the needs of the individual. These include physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, sensory and speech therapy. All this is made possible through the help of the 45 staff members and volunteers who dedicate time to helping at the centre. All are welcome to volunteer, and on Tuesday 10 September when People’s Post visited the centre, Makel-leigh Herandien and Chante Herandien were there to spend a few hours playing with the children. Makel-leigh says places like these do not always get recognition and support from the public even though a little contribution goes an extra mile to improve a beneficiary’s life. She says if more people could start lending a hand, then society would understand the importance and the impact places like this make in the community. V For more information, phone 021 511 5801.
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lmost 700 submissions have been received by the City of Cape Town on the draft coastline bylaw. The proposed bylaw will assist the City to better manage the coastline; take appropriate action during emergencies and enable law enforcement of activities that may have a damaging impact on the coastal environment. Cape Town’s coastline draws millions of tourists and local visitors every year. It is a national asset and contributes approximately R40 billion per annum to our local economy. Last month, the City published the draft coastal bylaw for public comment. Invitations were distributed to businesses along the coastline to participate, as were pamphlets to encourage residents in these areas to submit comment. A total of nine information sessions were hosted across Cape Town where City officials answered attendees’ questions and residents were encouraged to submit their comments online, at City libraries, or by hand. The total number of submissions, since the close on Monday 2 September, stands at approximately 700. “I was pleasantly surprised about the significant interest in the bylaw and I want to thank everybody who took the time to participate. Approximately 150 people attended the information sessions, and I can honestly say that these engagements were extremely constructive,” said Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt. Officials from the City’s coastal management branch are now busy collating the comments which include opinions on the
proposed clause about indecent language on beaches. Similarly, several submissions related to pollution, the maintenance of infrastructure along the coastline, and climate change and its impact on the coastal environment. “Comments also focused on the promotion of access to the beaches as public spaces; the City’s capacity to enforce the bylaw, once approved; and public safety,” said Nieuwoudt. Officials from the City will solicit senior legal advice to ensure that the final version of the proposed bylaw complies with the constitution and the City’s mandate. The public submissions will be considered and some clauses may be amended or even deleted. The draft bylaw will be applicable to the coastal zone. It covers the seashore, the coastal waters, and the environment on, in, under, and above the coastal zone. “The proposed bylaw will give the City the legislative powers to enforce the public’s right to access and enjoy our beaches and sea. Some residents are claiming the beaches or parcels of land in front of their properties as their own private areas by either extending their homes or gardens, or building walkways with ‘no-access’ signs on it,” she said. It will also ensure safe and enjoyable use of beaches; and to ensure measures are taken to rehabilitate or correct actions that have a damaging impact on the coastal environment. “If all goes as planned, the draft bylaw will serve before the portfolio committee on spatial planning and environment in November for councillors’ input, and then before council for approval early in the new year,” said Nieuwoudt.
City deals with home violence The City of Cape Town’s metro police and departments of social development and early childhood development host several programmes and initiatives to curb domestic violence throughout the year. “Women and children across the city are still suffering under high levels of domestic violence. As a city which aims to be world class, we cannot sit by idly where women, children and the elderly are abused and not respected. Domestic violence awareness and education is one of the four focus areas of the social crime prevention (SCP) interventions of the metro police department and is aimed at breaking the silence around this scourge,” said Cape Town mayor, Dan Plato. SCP has presented the eightweek workshops in Manenberg, Elsies River-Leonsdale, Belhar, Temperance Town in Gordons Bay, Goodwood, Kuilsriver, Hout Bay and Hanover Park. The presentation is also delivered on request at primary and high schools, NGOs, churches and during school holiday programmes. “Unfortunately, the myths around domestic violence abound. It is not caused by alcohol and drugs and it is certainly not limited to a specific demographic. Domestic violence happens in all our neighbourhoods across economic boundaries,” said Mayco mem-
ber for safety and security, JP Smith. “As part of the programme, officers have a brochure which details what domestic violence is and how help and services can be accessed. I want to encourage communities to speak up and speak out so we can ensure the safety of everyone. It is an ill we have to tackle together.” The departments of social development and early childhood development are set to roll out their Men’s Programme to all areas of the city. The pilot project, which took place in Delft last year and which facilitated the training of 50 men, explored several social aspects linked to violence against women and children. Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien, said: “The Men’s Programme aims to change behaviour by unpacking the complexities that characterise the epidemic that is gender-based violence. Men must be included in the interventions within communities.” The project has three phases: training, post-training support, and the formation of men’s groups that will meet once a week and also recruit and train more participants in future. Each area will have a Men’s Programme for 50 men which will speak to their specific context and requirements.
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Classic fairytale staged during the holidays The Lilliput Children’s Theatre Company will be performing one of its most popular shows – Goldilocks and the Three Bears – during the September school holidays. The show will run from Monday 23 September to Saturday 28 September at 10:30 and will be staged at the Nassau Theatre Centre, on the grounds of Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road in Newlands. Goldilocks and the Three Bears follows the adventure of Goldilocks in the forest before her birthday. Her grandfather is organising a birthday party for her. Goldilocks gets lost in the woods and stumbles across a house belonging to the three bears. With nobody home, Goldilocks goes inside and makes herself at home. The three bears come home to find
their visitor fast asleep with hilarious consequences. It is adapted and directed by Elton John Duffy (Edgemead), who has been producing children’s theatre for the past 26 years. The show stars Desle Mc Conney from Athlone as Goldilocks, Buddy-Bo Butler from Fish Hoek as Mama Bear, Niki Ricardo from Bellville as Papa Bear, Kaylee Kensley from Goodwood as Baby Bear and Elton John Duffy as Grandpa. V Tickets are R90 a person. Bookings can be made at any Computicket outlet or Shoprite or Checkers. Tickets can be booked online at www.computicket.com. For more information visit www.lilliputplayers.co.za. For school block booking prices or queries, call 083 364 8284 or 021 558 2650 or send an email to lilliputtheatre@gmail.com for more information.
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NATIONAL BRAAI DAY
More than meats the eye NETTALIE VILJOEN
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uesday 24 September is Heritage Day, aka Braai Day; and yes, while salads, sauces and braai broodjies are indispensable supporting acts, for most, the star attraction will be the meat. Jason Allen, the owner of The Hussar Grill in Steenberg, says no matter which cuts you buy or where you shop, meat is expensive. So when you do buy, make sure you buy the best and don’t waste your money by overbraaing it. People’s Post recently joined Allen at the Silwood School of Cookery in Rondebosch for a Steak Masterclass where he shared advice on how to do exactly that. Firstly, he says, don’t deviate from quality and always buy fresh. “Unless you have a long-standing relationship with your butcher, stay away from prepacked marinated meat,” he says. Jason also recommends that you rather buy your meat from a butcher than a supermarket. “The problem with buying meat from big chain stores is that you are not always sure what you are buying.” He explains that besides the grade of meat, you also have to take into consideration the beef’s breed and if it was grain- or grass-fed. A booklet handed out at the masterclass says South Africa produces 85% of its own beef with the rest being imported from Botswana, Namibia and New Zealand. Local breeds include the Nguni, Afrikaner, Brahman, Angus cross-breeds. Feeding techniques have an impact on marbling (streaks of fat in lean meat) and the ratios of unsaturated fats versus saturated fats. “At Husser Grill, we serve A-grade, grainfed Angus beef. If you want flavour, buy meat with marbling, or better still, meat that is still on the bone. But be careful not to mistake marbling for sinew. Fat has a slightly yellow tinge to it while sinew has a shiny, white colour,” he says. Allen says there is nothing worse than
Participants in the Steak Masterclass at the Silwood School of Cookery were taught how to make a blender béarnaise sauce.
Jason Allen, owner of The Hussar Grill in Steenberg, shows how to make a bearnaise sauce at the Steak Masterclass at Silwood School of Cookery. PHOTO: NETTALIE VILJOEN chewing and chewing on a piece of sinew. “Simply remove the lining of sinew by sliding a sharp knife under it. There is no need to dig into the meat, the sinew usually cuts away quite easily.” The tenderness of the meat has a lot to do with the muscle it is cut from X the work the muscle does and the rate it does it at. Meat cut from the shin, leg and cheek, for instance, do a lot of work and need slow, long cooking. Rump, the most popular steak in South Africa, is cut from the hindquarter which needs to be matured. It has a layer of fat that provides extra flavour. Fillet does little or no work. It can be served rare to medium-rare. Of all the cuts, fillet is by far the most tender and it has almost zero fat content. It is cut from the long muscle which runs underneath the backbone of the animal. Jason says if you are going to buy a head of fillet don’t go smaller than 1.8kg and no bigger than 2.2kg. “If it falls out of these perimeters it might be a sign that there was something wrong with the cattle. Either it was under-nourished or it was injected to grow faster.” When it comes to the actual braaing, here are a few tips provided at the masterclass: . Do not freeze your meat. It stops the maturation process and retains water, making the steak dry and flavourless. Ask your butcher to vacuum pack each steak individually and let it wet-age in the fridge for up to 28 days or more. If the bag blows, have it re-vacuumed immediately as oxidisation will set in and the meat will discolour and go off.
. Steaks must be at room temperature. Don’t cook directly from the fridge. Room temperature steaks achieve more even cookthrough due to the shorter time required to cook the centre. . To braai the perfect medium-to-rare steak, grill it for one minute per centimetre of thickness per side. For example, if your steak is 2cm thick grill it for two minutes on the one side, then flip and grill it for two minutes on the other. Do not “roll” the meat, in other words, sear the sides. . If the meat has bone or fat on it, grill it bone- or fat-side first. This is called rendering the fat. The meat will absorb the flavour of the fat as it melts. Remember to cut (shallow incisions about 2cms apart) into the fat to prevent it from curling. . For steak, the coals should be glowing and your clean grid should be oiled (sunflower or olive oil) to ensure that the steak turns easily. Avoid too much flame. Keep hot coals aside and braai chicken and wors first. Then scrape over the hot coals for the steak. . Lightly brush your steak with olive oil and season with your favourite spices. Do not use salt on raw meat. It absorbs moisture and dries out the meat. If you like, you can add it after the meat is done. . Use tongs, never a fork, to lay your steak on the grid and to turn it. A fork punctures the meat, draining the fats and juices. Also, don’t press down on the meat with your tong. Just let it sizzle. . Ideally, steak should be basted at least once on each side during the grilling process, then, just before serving, coat it one more time. . Allow the steak to “rest” in a warm area
for at least three to five minutes as it enables the meat to “relax” and the juices to flow more readily. Upcoming Steak Masterclasses with The Hussar Grill will take place on 10 October, 14 November and 28 November. V To book your place and pay, go to www.silwood.co.za/steak-master-class-1/.
Participants in the Steak Masterclass at the Silwood School of Cookery were taught how to make a pepper sauce.
Roadworks at waterfront, use alternative routes The public is warned about the expected traffic interruptions due to roadworks at the V&A Waterfront on Dock Road from Wednesday 18 September to Saturday 30 November. The construction work will include the upgrade of the bulk water pipeline alongside Dock Road. Construction signage will be put in place to mark out the work areas and flagmen will be visible to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to use of the “fast-
er flowing exits” via Granger Bay Boulevard or Portswood Road to join the Helen Suzman Boulevard. The closures will take place as follows: . Throughout the construction period, one lane in the outbound carriage-way will be closed to traffic. All cars will be diverted into the open lane while the works take place. All works will take place inside the closure. In-bound traffic onto Dock Road will be unaffected. Pedestrians will be diverted at Ebenezer Circle using appropri-
ate signage. . From Wednesday 6 to Wednesday 20 November one lane in the inbound carriage-way will be closed to traffic after hours (off-peak) to do excavation (diggings) work across the road. All cars will be diverted into the open lane while the works take place and the working area will be adequately marked. Motorists are warned to drive with care, as they will be driving over metal plate covers on a small section of the road during this period.
. Between Wednesday 9 October and Monday 4 November the outbound of the South Arm Road, the trench will be excavated from the middle towards the pavement in the inbound carriage-way. One lane will be closed to traffic. All cars will be diverted into an open lane while the works take place. This phase will also take place after hours. Excavations will be closed using metal plate covers to allow traffic to flow during the day.
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he annual three-day Softball South Africa (SSA) Masters tournament will kick-off at Turfhall Softball Stadium on Saturday 21 September. Organisers say the event is going to be “bigger and better than ever before” as a record number of 20 ladies’ teams are scheduled to take part in this year’s tournament. “The Masters, a division of SSA, utilises this event to honour those sporting legends, heroes and icons that made a significant contribution to the development, transformation and growth of softball in South Africa,” says SSA spokesperson Karen Blanchard.
Last year’s ladies winner, Westridge Yankees Maestros, will be back to defend their title,. However, Battswood, Blackheath, Kenfac Phillies, Michigan, Table View Tornados and Mandela Bay Flamingos (all the way from the Eastern Cape) are the newcomers to watch. In the men’s division, last year’s winners, Flames, are back in action, with Cape Town teams Pirates, Khayelitsha Eagles and Table View Tornados to garner some strong support from locals. SSA says there will be enough to keep the
crowds entertained throughout the tournament, with live broadcasting of other weekend sporting action on the clubhouse’s big screen. “The tournament falls in September, which is Heritage Month. Our theme for the tournament is: ‘Celebrating Heritage in Diversity’. We have introduced a heritage prize for the team that best displays heritage and diversity in colour,” adds Blanchard, confirming that the winner will receive R5 000. The local softball fraternity joined hands with their baseball counterparts to show
their solidarity against gender-based violence, which the award will further go on to highlight on a national level. “With the violence happening in our country, we need to celebrate our heritage, our diversity and remind each other of Ubuntu, I am because we are. “As Softball Masters Organisation, we pledge to use sport to celebrate our heritage and to strengthen our social cohesion. We sincerely thank the media in advance for their support in covering the Masters Tournament. The countdown has officially begun,” says Blanchard.
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