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magine having to lick your school going child’s hands clean just so that he can look presentable at school. Hard to imagine, right? Now try doing this when facing a deadly pandemic. This is how a Kensington mother from an informal settlement in 18th Avenue in Kensington had to sanitise her child’s hands because they don’t have access to running water. Neville Crouch, a resident and a committee member of the 18th Avenue informal settlement, says no taps and a lack of services from the City of Cape Town is an everyday headache. Crouch says some residents, who have been living on the open piece of land for many years, were backyard dwellers and have been on the housing database for several years. He says they are finding it especially difficult now with the outbreak of Covid-19. “This land does not belong to the City; it belongs to the department of public works. The owner of the land is aware that we are living here, and we have an agreement with him. So, it’s not like we are squatting illegally,” claims Crouch. Fellow resident Doris Thorn says the City has made several promises to provide them with basic services, but nothing materialises. “We were promised toilets, flood lights and running water, but we get nothing.” Thorn further explains that just a few metres away from them in Voortrekker Road a large tent for the group of refugees who lived in the City Bowl was erected. “They moved in and received water, toilets and they even have a generator there.” Leslie Swartz, chair of the KenFac Residents and Ratepayers Association (KFRRA), echoed Thorn’s sentiments. He says the refugees gained immediate access to services which residents from the seven informal settlements in the Kensington and Maitland area have been pleading for, for years. Malusi Booi, Mayco member for human settlements, admits that the land in question is pri-
vately owned but does not believe that the residents were granted permission by the owner. He says the City can only provide basic services in terms of normal basic service provision on suitable privately-owned land should the owner grant permission for this, and the City be able to do so. “The current occupants have illegally invaded the land without consent. It is unlikely that the landowners have given their permission to install basic services, let alone electricity given that the owners do not support the land invasion,” says Booi. Swartz says: “Before the lockdown the president announced that those living in informal settlements will receive water tankers, yet these residents received nothing.” Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste, says: “As part of the City’s emergency response to Covid-19, informal settlements identified for the roll-out of the water tanks programme were prioritised based on the size of the settlement: therefore, according to the number of people who have limited access to water. As such this particular settlement was not identified as part of this enhanced services programme.” Fadia Gamieldien, a founder of KenFac Community Action Network (CAN), says at the start of the lockdown the residents did not receive any water. “KenFac CAN members highlighted the plight of the informal settlements and since March a water truck comes to drop water, but when services are disrupted then they don’t have water.” Resident Ilona Crouch says when the water truck arrives and a resident is not home, he would have to wait until the following day to get water again. She says with the help of two generous donors they were sponsored with two 2 500F JoJo water tanks. “We would like the city to fill these tanks which will be used to wash our clothes and start a vegetable garden. But even this is a fight with the City,” says Crouch. Limberg says the City’s water tanks are installed according to strict health and safety protocols, and they cannot take responsibility for the other tanks, which have been installed by a third party. Crouch says: “All we want is for the City to treat us like residents of this country.”
Residents line up for water. The water truck comes once per day. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Cape Town ‘top start-up city in the country’ The Mother City has been named as the top start-up city in South Africa. The latest start-up report by StartupBlink, a global start-up ecosystem map and research centre, has placed Cape Town in the 146th place out of more than 1 000 cities that are succeeding in creating a favourable environment for start-ups to thrive. The centre ranks the start-up ecosystem of more than 1 000 cities and 100 countries. Mayor Dan Plato says: “Cape Town is home to almost two-thirds of start-ups in the country and this can be attributed to the many support structures we have put in
place to assist entrepreneurs. “The City of Cape Town has prioritised support for small businesses and entrepreneurs and being ranked as number one in the country just goes to show that this hard work is paying off.” Plato says although many entrepreneurs and start-ups have not been able to trade due to the Covid-19 lockdown, he is encouraged to see many businesses adapting to these challenging times and working together to assist those in need. James Vos, the Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset manage-
ment, says this achievement is a direct result of the City’s dedicated efforts to attract investment, create the conditions for businesses to grow and create employment. “The city boasts first-class infrastructure, sound governance and four of the top universities in Africa, providing a skilled workforce. As the tech hub of the continent, Cape Town has what it takes to provide a business-friendly environment which grows the economy and creates jobs,” he says. Vos says as part of the City’s initiatives to support businesses during the lockdown, the City’s Business Hub service was moved
online. “The Business Hub was established to assist businesses and entrepreneurs and provides key support on how to set up and improve businesses. It gives access to credible information and clarity on lockdown regulations and relief packages available.” Vos adds that the City also supports SMMEs through initiatives like the Smart Procurement Programme which promotes access to markets and training for SMMEs while providing them with a platform to showcase their products and services and reach their full potential.
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onsumers are used to prices going up rather than down, but come Wednesday 1 July, MyCiTi commuters will pay less for their transport. Earlier this month, mayor Dan Plato announced that a reduction in MyCiTi rates would kick in with the start of the new financial year. “MyCiTi commuters will travel for less while we are bracing for the financial impact of Covid-19,” Plato said. Mayco member for transport Felicity Purchase explained that the reduction was possible due to fuel prices dropping significantly as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the slowdown of economies and the subsequent drop in demand for fuel worldwide. “The tariff conditions for the MyCiTi service determine that, should the fuel price drop below R11.23 per litre for diesel at the coast in the month of May, then we can pass on these savings to the commuters as from 1 July. This is possible because of the operational savings in fuel costs in running the MyCiTi service,” Purchase said. As from 1 July, commuters will benefit from the following savings: . Reduced fares for Mover points in the peak and off-peak travelling period. . Monthly pass reduced from R850 to R790. . A reduction in the price of one-, threeand seven-day passes. . Distance-based decreases for standard fare. Purchase said this meant that commuters travelling in the peak hour periods in particular, would pay less from 1 July. For example, those travelling from Atlantis to the Adderley station in Cape Town currently pay R27.90 for a one-way journey on Mover, but as from 1 July they will pay R24.40 for the same journey. This is a saving of R3.50 oneway or R7 for a return trip. “If one considers there are on average 21 working days in a month, MyCiTi commuters from Atlantis could save up to R147 per month with Mover points,” said Purchase.
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The standard fare for the peak-hour period has also been reduced. For example, travellers from Atlantis will save R10.30 for a oneway journey to the Adderley station as this fare has been reduced from R39.60 to R29.30. “This is a saving of R20.60 for a return trip. Again, should you use the standard fare and travel from Atlantis to the Cape Town CBD, you could save nearly R433 per month when you travel in the peak-hour period,” she said. The approved tariffs also provide that should the fuel price increase significantly
within the next financial year and remain high, the City may need to adjust the fares accordingly. “However, for now commuters will greatly benefit from the savings and I encourage those who have access to the MyCiTi service to buy a myconnect card and to load the product best suited to their needs and personal circumstances,” said Purchase. V Visit the MyCiTi website on www.myciti.org.za for regular updates; use the MyCiTi app or call the Transport Information Centre on 0800 656 463.
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City opens two spring sites The Newlands and Bradwell springs are officially open again to the public. The springs officially reopened on Monday 15 June after the City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation department received clearance from City health and law enforcement to open the two City-managed spring water collection points in line with the easing of the national lockdown regulations. Mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg says, recognising that these sites are very important to many residents, a special effort was made to open the spring water collection points as soon as possible. “We kindly ask that residents comply with health and safety measures to allow everyone to use these sites safely and efficiently,” Limberg says. The following rules apply at the sites: . Collections are limited to a maximum of 25F at a time to prevent backlogs from forming. . No entry to the site will be allowed if not wearing a mask.
. Keep a physical distance of at least 1.5m from other people at all times. . Sanitising of hands upon entering the site. . Open and close taps with the back of your hands. . Ensure your container does not touch the tap. To allow for physical distancing during water collection, only eight of the 16 taps will be open at the Newlands spring site. A hand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance to the facility and additional security will be provided to manage parking arrangements and other Covid-19 regulations. The City reminds residents that this water is not for commercial use and may not be sold. City staff will monitor the site and act on municipal transgressions as they arise. The spring water is not treated and is used at residents’ own risk. Both sites will be open seven days a week, from 05:00 to 21:00.
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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 23 June 2020
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The supply of oxygen may be under stress as the western Cape reaches its Covid-19 peak. This as the use of high-flow nasal oxygen could reduce the need for ventilators.
A joint effort by armed response agency Fidelity ADT and the local neighbourhood watch yielded positive outcomes earlier this month near Sun Valley. On Thursday 4 June, two armed suspects were apprehended in the hills near the valley. “We have a specialised response unit deployed in the Deep South,” explains Jade Hanning, Cape Town south district manager at Fidelity. “Members of the Dascro Neighbourhood Watch contacted this unit and informed it of suspicious movement on the mountain between Sun Valley and Crofters Valley.” Aware that these mountain trails are used as a common thoroughfare to reach the community, the unit alerted their armed re-
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he use of high-flow nasal oxygen in treating critical Covid-19 patients could yield higher recoveries. Recently, a team of clinicians at the Tygerberg Hospital Covid-19 treatment facility used research findings in assisting their fight against the virus. “Right at the beginning, the first six Covid-19 patients that were in need of critical care (at the hospital) were admitted for early ventilation. At the time, that was the recommended mode of treatment. All six patients went onto ventilators and later died. At that time there were the first emerging studies of some success in critical care settings by using high-flow nasal oxygen,” says Dr Keith Cloete, head of health. “The team at Tygerberg then decided that the next seven patients that came in for critical care would be placed on high-flow nasal oxygen. Of the seven patients, six recovered. That was a huge turn around for the team. Those seven did not go onto ventilators,” he adds. Since then, 114 patients have been treated at the facility, with 70% of them being put on high-flow nasal oxygen. “Not all patients meet the criteria for high-flow nasal oxygen,” says Cloete. “With the result, 70% (of those put on high-flow nasal oxygen) have recovered.” The provincial department of health has now made this a priority for all facilities as part of alternative treatment for Covid-19.
sponse colleagues in the area about this report and a search party was sent out to track the suspects. Dascro and San Michel neighbourhood watches joined the search. “The search party started to walk the mountain trails into Crofters Valley. It was not long after that the group came upon two suspects who tried their best to evade apprehension by hiding in bushes. A search of the suspects led to the discovery of a large panga in their possession,” says Hanning. After being apprehended and walked back to the road, Fish Hoek police were able to take the suspects into custody. “We are very happy that neighbourhood watches are now again allowed to be on patrol. Watches are vital partners in the fight against crime,” adds Hanning.
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“We are now bringing the infrastructure online to be able to produce this high-flow nasal oxygen. There are certain machines required to produce and equipment needed to supply it at bedsides. We believe this will be a critical game-changer for us in dealing with the most critically vulnerable people in this,” he says. This has already been introduced to Groote Schuur with additional health facilities earmarked for roll-out. Cloete says the introduction of this form of treatment has made management of Covid-19 patients easier in acute wards, provided there is proper supervision. Equipment shortages and concern around whether or not South African oxygen suppliers would be able to meet the demand at South Africa’s Covid-19 case peak is another matter being planned for. At this stage, high-flow oxygen is also under pressure from global demand for ventilators and other treatment apparatus for Covid-19.
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Vandalism of public facilities increases amid lockdown of the pedestrian gates had been broken. The burglars then broke a window at one of the NETTALIE.VILJOEN@MEDIA24.COM emergency exits, gaining access to the library. Badroodien says a television that was A recent break-in at Tokai library was one of mounted on a wall bracket was stolen. In the 37 community services and health incidents process of removing the device, the thieves at public facilities reported for the lockdown damaged the bracket. period from March until May. “The television was used for the children’s Mayco member for community services and programmes, especially for the ones from the health Zahid Badroodien says with many fa- Westlake community. Assisted storytelling cilities closed during the lockdown, criminals was done with them and movies were shown have destroyed and looted City of Cape Town to children on particular days,” he adds. infrastructure and assets. The estimated valThe case was reported to the Kirstenhof poue of all loss incurred is estimated to be just lice station. The item has not been recovered more than R700 000. This excludes the cost of as yet. The investigation is continuing. repairs. The City reports several other libraries “These are still key resources in communi- were burgled in this period as well, including ties that require access to the internet, health Bonteheuwel, Nyanga, Athlone and Rockservices and sporting spaces when the lock- lands. The worst-hit of these was Athlone down ends. They are there for the benefit of where geysers were stolen. The carpets were our residents and the uncontrolled destruc- left drenched and the ceiling boards, as well tion of these resources must end,” Badroodien as the roof, were damaged where the culprits says. gained access. The break-in at Tokai library happened Other incidents include damage to an air over the weekend of Friday 23 to Saturday 24 conditioner at the Kraaifontein sports comMay. A resident was walking by the Saturday plex, cables worth R300 000 stolen at Monwamorning and noticed that the glass of one of bisi Resort, pool entrance doors damaged at the emergency exits had been broken. The res- the Blue Downs swimming pool, and astroturf ident informed the residents’ association who stolen at the Eulalie Stott Educare Centre in in turn informed the librarian in charge. Mitchell’s Plain. It was later determined that the lock of one According to Badroodien, closed facilities, necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, are much more vulnerable to vandalism and theft, especially in communities ravaged by additional challenges like unemployment, ongoing hunger and substance abuse. The City calls on residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious activities at any City facility. “Residents need to take ownership of these facilities and we need to work together to combat the scourge of criminal activity in and around our community spaces,” Badroodien says. V To report vandalism, call 107 The damage caused to ceiling boards at the Athlone library. from a landline or Burglars gained access to the library by breaking through the roof 021 480 7700 from a celland the ceiling. They proceeded to steal the facility’s geyser. phone.
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MOT SA has launched the Courage to Care campaign that will see donations made to three local feeding initiatives.
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he Covid-19 pandemic has seen several organisations and businesses needing to reroute their programmes and offerings to meet the current requirements. MOT SA is no different. The organisation that offers life-skills to youth across Cape Town, has launched the Courage to Care campaign in light of the urgent and current need of some of its partners and beneficiaries. The relief campaign sees MOT SA redirect corporate donations to participate in the feeding schemes currently in place. Three initiatives have already been selected. Sakhisizwe YDP in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, Mbekweni YC in Paarl and the JP21 Foundation in Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein. “We have already partnered with (these organisations) in our MOT programmes and decided to partner with them with their feeding schemes currently in place for their direct beneficiaries and their families,” says Jacqueline Carolus, office and social media administrator at the organisation. MOT serves youth and educators by engaging in interactive life-skills activities and hands-on experiential learning, however, these two programmes have been suspended until further notice as a result of the pandemic. They are hoping to resume in August with some online sessions still active during lockdown. Close to 10 000 youths between the ages of 12 and 35 participate in their offerings at schools and TVET colleges.
They cover the Western Cape and Eastern Cape with schools and colleges in Mitchell’s Plain, Grassy Park, Khayelitsha, Athlone, Ysterplaat, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Retreat, Stellenbosch and West Coast. “Since our MOT programmes were put on hold due to the lockdown, we decided to redirect our corporate donations to participate in the feeding schemes currently in place with Sakhisizwe YDP, Mbekweni Youth Centre and JP21 Foundation. We put our values and courage into action by giving back what resources we can to assist with the urgent needs of our youth and communities,” says Carolus. Their aim is to assist these organisations with a portion of their needs. The Sakhisizwe Youth Development Centre aims to send food vouchers via cell phones to 100 families to empower the beneficiaries to buy exactly what they require during this time (electricity, toiletries, food). MOT will be donating R50 000 worth of vouchers. The JP 21 Foundation aims to assist their Cricket Hub Programme learners and families with food vouchers and educational material for 80 families – R500 per food voucher with additional educational material at R1 600. This should help these families for one week. MOT was founded in Norway 23 years ago and the MOT SA campaign will include the Global Courage Campaign. This will include videos of courage stories that consist of interviews with youth and ambassadors of all five MOT countries V For more information on the organisation, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 23 June 2020
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faster than her personal best. Before the cancellation of this year’s ComWhile most of us were still snuggled up in rades, Maretha planned to earn a silver medour beds on Sunday morning 14 June, al at the event. With this aim in mind, she #TEAMSPCA athletes Maretha Smit and Li- trained quite hard. Now, only having fallen am Gannon were fastening their shoelaces nine minutes short of the qualifying time, as they prepared to run the equivalent of the she says she is more motivated than ever to Comrades Marathon. achieve silver next year. Maretha and Liam took on the #ComBesides her training, Maretha attributes rades4Change challenge to raise awareness her excellent time on Sunday to the support to “Change Hudson’s Life”. Hudson is a St she received from her husband Dewald BasBernard who was found wandering the son (a.k.a., “the best husband in the world”), streets. The emaciated dog was brought to family, friends and colleagues. Altogether, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park about thirty people came out to cheer her on. where he was admitted to its animal hospital “Of course they weren’t all there at the to recover and heal. #HelpHudson aimed to same time. As four would leave, another five raise funds to assist stray animals in need would arrive. And some of them joined me like Hudson. in a few laps. I never did a single lap alone. Maretha, a registrar in anaesthesia and It was completely unexpected,” she adds. perioperative medicine at Groote Schuur Maretha says it was by far the most fun Hospital, has completed the Comrades Mar- she has ever had on a “Comrades Day”. athon four consecutive times. This time the “The vibe was amazing. There were so Mowbray resident covered the 90km by com- many people there from Groote Schuur Hospleting 36 laps (2.5km each) around the Ron- pital and The Red Cross War Memorial Childebosch Common. She completed her run in dren’s Hospital. A lot of the doctors needed seven hours and 39 minutes – 45 minutes a bit of social time outside of the hospital, to spend a few hours not thinking about the Covid-19 virus.” She says the blue and white SPCA banners that were on display at the Common also drew quite a Hudson, a St Bernard, was found wandering the streets. It will cost more than lot of attention. R12 000 to restore him to health.
“People who were walking past came over to ask what it was all about. Many of them ended up giving a donation,” she says. On the other side of Cape Town, Liam ran the equivalent of the Comrades Marathon, plus an extra 10km for good measure, in 12 hours, 51 minutes and 12 seconds on his treadmill at his Stellenbosch home. He reached the 90km mark in 11 hours and 20 minutes. The admitted attorney says that at first, he wasn’t sure he could do it. “But then I just went for it,” he says. At his side, giving him encouragement and support, was his “running team” – his wife, Megan, and their Boston Terrier named Harvey. “Megan and Harvey kept me motivated. My wife and a friend were outside, hanging out, and she would come and check on me every now and then. If I needed something, I would just holler,” he adds. He says Harvey looked a bit disappointed, though. “Here I was, having a nice run, and he couldn’t join me.” Liam relied on electrolyte tablets to keep him hydrated during the run. For energy, he ate loads of boiled potatoes with lots of butter and salt and other snacks like biltong, all placed within his reach on a small table next to the treadmill. “When you are a long-distance runner, you get used to eating and running at the same time. I could even eat a hamburger while running if I had to,” he quips. Liam says the last 20kms were the toughest for him. “When you are that close to the finish line, it gets harder and harder to maintain your mental stamina. I survived the last 20kms on energy drinks. I tried to keep a little sugar rush going.” But after one day’s rest, and some Squirrel’s Nut Butter foot balm, he was again
Her impressive distance was complemented by her impressive time – she completed the race within seven hours and 39 minutes. PHOTO: DEWALD BASSON
ready to put on his Altra running shoes. When People’s Post spoke to him on Thursday 18 June, he said he had already done another 25km that week. Videos posted on the SPCA’s Facebook page on Sunday 14 June showed snippets of Maretha and Liam, respectively, running their hearts out. Together they raised over R58 908 on the day. Belinda Abrahams, the communications, resource development and education manager at the SPCA, says they were truly inspired by the athletes’ efforts, and the love and gees from all of their #TEAMSPCA supporters who “virtually” cheered them on. “Hudson is slowly healing and learning to love again thanks to the kindness of people like Liam and Maretha, and people just like you. Thank you.” V The fundraiser platform will remain open until the end of June. To show your support, visit https:// www.givengain.com/d/ap/27741#amount.
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hildSafe, an injury prevention unit based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, warns that the risk of children sustaining a burn injury is especially high in winter. Last year, the hospital treated 880 children for burns. The most common (715 children) were caused by hot liquids (such as hot water, drinks and food), followed by flames (55 cases), which are caused by fires. A further 57 children were treated for touching or coming into contact with very hot surfaces such as heaters and hotplates on stoves. Yolande Baker, executive director of ChildSafe, says most of the burns happen in the home, specifically the kitchen. “Children are not always able to know when something is dangerous, so parents can start by checking every room in the house for possible burn risks to children,” says Baker. For instance, she says, make sure that
hanging kettle cords are properly secured and out of a child’s reach. “Kettles are a major cause of hot water burns, which is traumatic and can be debilitating for the child,” Baker adds. Here are a few tips to keep children safe while staying warm during winter.
Kitchen area . Turn pot handles away when cooking. . Never hold a child while cooking at the stove. . Keep kettle cords and other electrical wiring out of children’s reach. . Place matches and lighters out of children’s reach. Living room . Always check the temperature of food and drink before serving to young children. . Always place hot liquids and food in the centre of the table, using place mats instead
of table cloths which are easy to pull. . Never pass hot liquids and food over a child’s head. . Keep all heaters out of reach of children. . Install smoke alarms to detect fires in the home early. . Blow out candles before you leave the room or before you go to sleep – ChildSafe recommends the Candle-in-a-jar. . Avoid illegal electrical connections and ensure multiple plugs are not overloaded, as these can overheat causing sparks and fires.
Bathroom . Run cold water before hot water. Outside . Never leave open fires unattended and in case of a fire, douse the fire with dry sand. . Never store things which are highly combustible, like paraffin, near any heat source.
When there is a fire inside your home . Warn people inside the house to get out safely. . Help people to get out and stay out of harm’s way. . If there is a lot of smoke, crawl out below the smoke to escape the fire. . Where possible, have more than one exit from your house, with clear routes to the door. If a child suffers a minor burn, ChildSafe advises to first remove the patient from the source of danger. Do not put anything on the wound. Instead, cool the burn area with running tap water for about five minutes. Cover the burn with a clean cloth or clean plastic. Take the patient to the nearest clinic or hospital to see a doctor. V For more information on prevention of burns, visit www.childsafe.org.za.
How to save electricity, and money, during winter Electricity demand tends to spike during the cold winter months, with residents making more home-cooked meals, opting not to go out as frequently, and running the geysers and heaters to create a cosy and warm home. But this comes at a cost. Given the current economic environment, Eskom urges residents to be electricitysmart, as well as financially savvy, by using only what they need and when necessary. According to the power utility, this will ensure there is enough power and South Africa is not plunged into load-shedding. Eskom says the following tips can help
South Africans save and put a freeze on their electricity bills this winter season while keeping warm: . Change up your shopping and prepare your kitchen. Start stocking up on the hearty, canned foods your family loves like corned beef and baked beans. Winter’s bounty – like squash, pumpkin, and potatoes – are also good choices for quick-and-easy soups. . Try using energy-efficient appliances when cooking. If you’re surprising your family with a bountiful winter feast such as stew or oxtail, slow cookers are the best
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Cape doctor fights Covid-19 KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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Cape Town doctor says she gained new perspective on life after having recovered from Covid-19. Dr Laeequa Bayat, a first-year medical intern at Groote Schuur Hospital, says she went from being the doctor to a patient in a space of a week. The 26-year-old doctor says she was diagnosed with the virus on Friday 29 May. Bayat says being a doctor, she always took the necessary precautions and did not suspect anything. “I began to develop generalized body pains and before I had fallen asleep, on Wednesday 27 May, the gastro symptoms had started. The next morning, I informed my supervisors that I would not be at the hospital.” She recalls that as the day continued, her symptoms progressed to a blocked nose and a headache. “I decided to contact a friend,
who is a registrar, who informed me that the next step was to phone occupational health. Their answer: I needed a Covid-19 test.” She says after having gone for the test she and everyone else believed she was simply overworked and needed some rest. “Friday came, and my friends and family guaranteed me that the results would be negative, but by that stage I had lost my sense of taste and smell. I kept checking the lab website for my result. When I finally saw the result was out, my heart stopped. It read: ‘SARS-COV-2 PCR result positive’.” Bayat says shock took over. “The main question I pondered about was: ‘Where did I go wrong? Maybe there was a split second when I touched my face?’ The truth is, I did everything I was trained to do.” Bayat says it made her realise that no one is immune to the virus and expressed that each day she experienced a new symptom.
“No one tells you how debilitating the body pains are. I’m constantly weak, tired and have chest pains.” She encouraged people to adhere to the regulations and to be cautious. “This virus is real. People should not become complacent and think this will not happen to them. When you become infected, you must fill in a list of contacts you’ve interacted with in the past two days of onset of symptoms.” She admits that the virus does not only affect you physically but also mentally. “I was in isolation for 14 days. It gets lonely and I can’t depend on my parents to help me because they themselves are high risk. You must have a good support structure.” The doctor returned to work on Thursday, 11 June and says, “Now I am much more aware of my surroundings, I sanitise everything, especially surfaces.” Bayat, who’s currently on clinical rota-
Dr Laeequa Bayat says she still suffers fatigue after recovering from Covid-19. PHOTO: FACEBOOK tion in the hospital’s surgical division, says although she is grateful that she has recovered, she is still experiencing body pains and fatigue. “No one can say exactly when these symptoms will go away.” She says the hospital has a screening policy for everyone who enters, and each day she gets screened. Bayat praised her family and colleagues whom she says were instrumental in her fight against the virus.
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REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING AND MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE Requirements: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Inherent requirements of the job: Render a shift service on weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty when required • Must be physical fit to handle industrial cleaning equipment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Duties (key results areas/outputs): Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area • Effective utilisation of cleaning materials and equipment • Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored • Effectively use cleaning agents and stock as well as elementary stock control • Responsible for general hygienic and safe environment in terms of standards and procedures • Optimal support to supervisor and colleagues. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Enquiries: Mr E Cassiem, tel. 021 404 3237
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PORTER MESSENGER 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be physically fit and able to be on your feet for long periods. Must have the ability to lift heavy loads. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of folder management procedures. Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Good Interpersonal skills • Basic computer literacy skills. Duties (key result areas/outputs): Collecting and delivery of folders, x-rays, case notes and any other documentation • Assist Ward Clerks with regards to locating patient folders throughout the entire Hospital • Deliver and collect blood specimens, blood hampers, or any other blood related products (i.e. Plasma), etc. Collect medication at Pharmacy as well as assisting with the collection of Folders from Medical Records department • Perform relief duties as well as basic record-keeping of all documentation. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Enquiries: Mr L Terblanche, tel. 021 404 5037 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR MS BENJAMIN, TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X4, OBSERVATORY 7935.
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. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays. Ability to perform tasks such as lifting patient’s from/onto beds, trolleys and wheelchairs. Willingness to work in a team • Must be of sober habits. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Duties (key result areas/outputs): Safe transport of patients on trolleys and wheelchairs, within various areas in the hospital. Check and replace gas cylinders in wards and assist with shifting of medical equipment. Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment as well as collecting and cleaning of equipment. Assist with the removal of bodies from wards and perform relevant duties. Respond to requests from wards and departments. Assist with ambulatory patients as well as greeting and directing patients to various areas in the hospital. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a competency test. Enquiries: Mr E Cassiem, tel. 021 404 3237
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Beauty industry eager to return SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ersonal care services are allowed to resume operations following the adjustment of lockdown level three restrictions last week. On Wednesday 17 June, president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that several industries would be reopened during level three, with personal care returning on Friday. “It has been particularly important for us to open up personal care services because this is an industry that predominantly employs women. The past three months have been particularly difficult for the millions of women who work as hairdressers, in spas, as therapists and technicians,” said Ramaphosa in his address to the nation. “Many of these businesses are owned by women and are a source of income in the informal sector. Giving women the necessary support to become financially independent is the greatest of priorities, especially now.” He went on to describe the recent spate of women murders as a result of genderbased violence. Other industries that will reopen include restaurants for sit-down dining, certain travel accommodation, conferences and meetings for business purposes, cinemas and theatres, casinos and some sporting codes – all with strict restrictions and safety measures in place. Although glad to be back at work, many in the beauty industry are still puzzled why it took so long for the government to lift restrictions on personal care services. Aisha Frieslaar-Younas, the owner of the unisex salon Mh-nahills Kitty Glitter, says lockdown could have been lifted sooner for salons. “It is a very strict lockdown. I cannot understand why because after the medical industry, the salon industry is one of the most sanitised industries you can find,” she says. Warren Thenuis, known as Mr Barber SA and chair of the Western Cape Barbering Association, agrees. “When you study hairdressing and beauty, the first thing you learn is sanitation and hygiene. We are taught right from the beginning to prevent the spreading of diseases,” says Thenuis.
He also recently ran health and safety workshops on preventing the spread of TB, Hepatitis B and HIV. “This is not a leap for us. It is not brand new. It is something we need to adapt to. If you did not study and you came into the industry with years of experience then this is a leap for you, maybe. If you studied, you can say Covid-19 is a new name, but the protocols are the same. You were taught to deal with this,” says Thenuis. “Disinfecting is second nature to barbers who have a bottle of some disinfectant liquid with them at all times. This is used on combs and plastics with metals being sanitised using UV light in a steriCabinet. “The only thing we need to figure out now is how do we integrate social distancing into a contact environment.” He adds that some of the concerns can easily be debunked. “The concern is that Covid-19 can attach itself to material objects and surfaces and people think it can attach itself to hair, but when we put a dryer on the head, it heats up and the virus cannot survive. When we flat iron hair, we are using up to 200°C; the virus cannot survive. When we do colour or highlights, the key component in any colour and developer is hydrogen peroxide; the virus cannot survive,” he says. Thenuis adds that the industry may be seen as contact, but 90% of the time the stylist stands behind a client, not facing them. “We have the same struggles other companies are having now where they need to see or deal with clients. We are only face-toface in reception areas and leading them to their chairs. We are facing the same risk as everyone else, but when we start applying our trade, we are less at risk than everyone else,” he says. While formal trade was shut down, some technicians and stylists were still making private house calls or operating undercover. This was of concern to Thenuis. “The problem with restriction is that it pushed people to go into an informal, unregulated environment to get a basic need fulfilled, whereas with restrictions eased and the industry being allowed back, people can go into an environment where it is regulated and people are taking it a lot more seriously,” he says. According to Frieslaar-Younas, this also created a lot of doubt around what the beau-
The Western Cape Barbering Association says beauty industry professionals are trained to be conscious of hygiene practices. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS ty industry’s future will look like. Financial implications and stress placed on business owners who do not qualify for any forms of government relief have increased pressure. Cindy Thomas has been an independent nail technician for the past three years. “As a travelling nail artist, I do not have a lease to worry about for a salon, but I am feeling it. I cannot earn a living. I would see three or four customers a day for acrylic fills and gel polish or get hired for pamper parties and weddings on the weekends. I earned enough money to get us by, now I rely solely on my husband to provide for us,” she says. “I was in the process of building my business so that I could open a shop, but that dream has been pushed back many years because we had to tap into our savings just to survive. The longer we cannot operate, the worse this will be for us and the longer I will have to wait to make my dream of owning my own shop a reality.” Thomas says there was such a huge push from the government for people to open businesses for job creation and to help the
economy, but beauty practitioners have beared the biggest brunt. “We could not provide for our families, we still cannot apply for assistance or grants and we could not open shop without facing fines or jail time,” says Thomas. Frieslaar-Younas says they are very proud of what they do at the salon. “We work to a very high standard, but also we did this to create jobs for people who need jobs. We are not subsidised by the government and in lockdown the industry has received little to no aid.” While these restrictions have been somewhat lifted, regaining financial independence and recouping funds lost will be a new challenge. Thomas says it will take her years to recover financially. “I am sure there are many people who are scared to visit salons or have someone come and do their nails and make-up at their homes. It is not even clear if housecalls will be allowed. I am starting over and I hope my fellow technicians and hairdressers will be able to survive because the industry has already lost so much,” says Thomas.
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Dangers of home-made alcohol SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ineapple and ginger beer, mampoer, potato vodka and apple cider. These are some of the liquor alternatives most commonly home-brewed during the initial stages of the national lockdown while the sale of alcohol was banned. While websites and social media tutorials on the making of home-brewed alcohol were plentiful, the risks associated with it may not have been very clear. For Brandon Lavelot, Natalie Mentoor and Duane Gordon their home-brews were tasty and did not negatively affect their health or well-being. Tanya Smith says she made the pineapple beer and has fond memories of it. “Growing up, my grandparents would brew this beer from skins of the pineapple whenever there were any left. They did not add any yeast so it was more of a natural (fermenting) process,” she says. Mentoor says they stored their brew in wine bottles and enjoyed it. Lavelot was a bit more adventurous and tried the mampoer and apple cider, both of which were great, he says. But it poses serious health risks, should mistakes have been made in the brewing process as Melvin September found out. “I tried the pineapple beer for the first time. I followed the recipe I saw to the tee and made the beer, but I left it for an additional two days. I read somewhere that the beer would be better or stronger. This was a mistake. I became violently ill for four days after drinking it,” he says. Others also report being intoxicated for three or more days with stronger brews. Maret Lesch, Western Cape health spokes-
person, says those makagainst global food safeing their home-brews ty standards and deshould practice caution. mand that our brewer“It is not illegal to make ies be capable of meetyour own alcohol at home. ing those standards. However, we do not conAcross our operations, done consuming exceswe follow a comprehensive amounts of alcohol, sive quality managewhether bought or homement system to mainmade. When making alcotain product safety at hol at home, you are at our breweries and facilrisk of alcohol poisoning, ities, extending these contamination and of botstandards to our supplitles bursting or exploders,” says SAB in a ing,” she says. statement. Thus far there have Lockdown saw the demand for For some manufacbeen several cases of sus- pineapples increase. PHOTO: SAMANTHA turers, beers are also repected alcohol poisoning LEE-JACOBS fined and distilled in acas a result of homecordance with their brewed liquor across the country. recipes, ensuring the brew is safe for human At the beginning of May, a Port Nolloth cou- consumption, containing the right and safe ple is believed to have died after each consum- percentage of alcohol. ing a bottle of home-brewed beer. The 42-yearFor Ambrose Williams, the lockdown proold woman had died at their home, while the vided some information on his consumption 54-year-old man had died in hospital a few habits. days later. “I tried to buy what I thought I needed for More recently, a Brakpan father and son the lockdown. When they extended it, I still were also allegedly poisoned by home-made thought I would be fine. I had a few beers, a spirits. few bottles of wine and a bottle of whisky. BeThe son had died, with his father in Inten- ing at home every day, I drank more than I sive Care Unit (ICU) as a result of the poison- usually would have and so my stock ran out ing. Closer to home, police are investigating a bit quicker,” says Williams. the cause of death of an Ocean View couple “I brewed my pineapple beer around three who also allegedly died after consuming weeks ago because I had no more liquor and home-made beer. I wanted to enjoy a drink.” According to South African Breweries While for Williams it may have been bore(SAB), extreme care is taken when producing dom or stress related, for many others the its beer and ciders and ingredients are select- lockdown has indicated dependency issues ed in line with rigorous safety standards. many may not have realised they had. This “We never compromise on quality. We lev- could have led to the increased likelihood of erage the best brewing and packaging expert- home-brewing. ise in the world, adhere to a benchmark Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre di-
rector, Ashley Potts, confirms this. “Many realised now that there isn’t any alcohol on sale that ‘hey, I have an alcohol problem, actually, because I feel like I can’t do without it’. They were not needing to think about that because they just casually went about buying their bottles of wine every day and drank it every night. Only now that the lockdown has occurred and the ban was imposed, do they discover a potential problem,” he says. Studies have shown that as much as 86% of patients treated for drug addictions started with the abuse of alcohol, says Potts. This is important as someone with substance dependency cannot be helped unless they see it as a problem. Potts says the ban on the sale of liquor would also have forced those dependent on alcohol to go cold turkey. But for many the home-brews and illegal trade of liquor at exorbitant prices was an escape. According to medical professionals and confirmed by Potts, going cold turkey could result in cold sweats, stomach cramps, severe headaches and can also lead to fits, depression and even death. “The body literally shuts off so your ability to make conscious decisions is more impaired. You cannot just go cold turkey. It is not that their better judgement is clouded, it is that their bodies just can’t do without it. We are naturally not creative, we work on survival instincts and our instincts tell us we need to make a plan. Their bodies need alcohol and to make sure they are okay so they do what they must, even make it themselves. But, if you do not mix the correct amount of sugar or yeast or whatever ingredients, it could be devastating. Someone with a drinking problem has not stopped drinking, they only found another way to get their wine,” says Potts.
MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY:
Scores benefit from soup plan
Initially earmarked for small-to-medium-scale community development initiatives, a R12 million allocation for immediate social humanitarian relief was distributed. This relief is made up of ward-allocation funding. The City’s Mayco member for urban management, Grant Twigg, was joined by Monty Oliver, the councillor for ward 63, when they handed over a total of 60 dry-ingredient parcels, including canned foods, to 60 beneficiaries of the Bonnytoun informal settlement in Wynberg in ward 63. The City partnered with Honey Bun, an NGO, to assist with the packing and distribution of these parcels. In ward 65, the City partnered with five NGOs – Abantu Bafuna, Shalom Community Care, Feel Good Sessions, Klip Community Development and Eye on a Child – to assist with the packing and distribution of the food parcels. Patricia van der Ross, the councillor for ward 67, joined Twigg. “The urban management directorate, together with councillors and other public stakeholders, will continue these targeted social relief,” said Twigg.
With Covid-19 costFriday when vegetaing many their jobs bles are delivered at and livelihoods, it a set location. Volunis the most vulnerateers then clean and ble communities prepare the vegetawhere food isn’t bles on Monday regularly available mornings. From that have been there they go to Longhardest hit. beach Brewery “As a company, where the hefty load we are proud to be is minced in a wood able to play even a A delivery of soup is made to residents of chipper and ‘brewed’ small role to sup- Vrygrond. to be decanted into port the Soup-a25F buckets to go to Stars initiative when they deliver soup and the communities. Fidelity has assisted the inibread to the communities of Ocean View, Ma- tiative to make some of the deliveries of food siphumelele and Vrygrond,” says Fidelity to the people who need it most. ADT’s Cape Town south district manager, “We will continue to offer them assistance Jade Hanning. whenever we can. We believe it is up to every Soup-a-Stars is a weekly soup kitchen initia- company to find ways – big or small – in which tive providing needy communities with 2 100F they can help communities who are battling of soup each feeding. with the effects of the pandemic,” assures The process of making the soup begins each Hanning.
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pringbok coach and captain, Jacques Ni- the moment,” said the Springbok captain. enaber and Siya Kolisi, led a delegation Kitshoff said: “The #StrongerTogether for of eight national players and coaches at R32-12 campaign is nearing its end and we the Food Forward SA warehouse in Epping on would like to encourage people to visit Thursday 18 June, where they assisted in www.springboks.rugby and buy a raffle tickpacking food parcels in the fight against hun- et for only R32-12 to win one of those amazing ger. The visit to the facility was part of SA prizes up for grabs. This campaign works Rugby’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12 (which closely with Food Forward SA and Gift of the fans know as the winning score South Africa Givers, and they are making a huge difference achieved in the Rugby World Cup last year) in the life of ordinary South Africans all over campaign, whereby the Springboks are as- the country, with a helping hand where possisisting with hunger alleviation through a ble. You can win some amazing memorabilia unique campaign. from the players, which carries with it some The other charity that will benefit from the special Rugby World Cup memories from the campaign is Gift of the Givers, a non-profit or- players who were involved. To see the effort ganisation (NPO) based in Athlone. that goes on behind the scenes, to help feed Joining Nienaber and Kolisi were fellow hungry people in South Africa, has had a big RWC-winners Mzwandile Stick (assistant impact on my life and it’s really humbling to coach), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Bongi Mbonam- see and be involved in this process,” added the bi and Steven Kitshoff, as well as Blitzbok and big Springbok prop. Imbokodo captains, Siviwe Soyizwapi and Prizes announced so far include a match Zintle Mpupha. jersey worn by Siya Kolisi in a RWC pool en“Last year our message was #StrongerTo- counter, Faf de Klerk’s SA flag-print undergether and we really believed that the people wear, Rassie Erasmus’s lucky white shirt and of South Africa were behind us during the a talk to raise funds for the winner’s charity 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan,” said Kolisi. of choice, a personalised RWC Trophy Tour “Our presence here is just a thank you, real- to the house of one lucky winner and Herschel ly, and to help out where we can as a team and Jantjies’s RWC match jersey, and the unique to say to the people of South Africa that we green “Champions” cap the squad wore after are with you. they beat England in the final – items that “I know how much of a difference any bit can’t be bought – in addition to a limited-ediof help can make. You can donate a small item tion replica Cup final ball for every winner, to any charity that is raising money or buy commemorating last year’s final along with a ticket to help our project, and it will make commemorative World Cup sneakers and a a difference because it takes the pressure off new Springbok jersey. people who are struggling to survive. This was a great effort by the guys as well as our Blitzbok and Imbokodo colleagues, and I would like to appeal to supporters to buy their raffle tickets, because they will not only stand the chance to win some amazing items, but their donation will make a difference in the life of many people who The SA Rugby group with Andy du Plessis, MD of Food Forward SA. are struggling at PHOTO: ASHLEY VLOTMAN/GALLO IMAGES
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street soccer to keep active and connected. “We always have fun and play everyday,” he says. His main goal is to encourage the youth to stay off the streets and active in sport. “Sports give you a lot. Children don’t have the enthusiasm to come to training and for us, as a club, we want to change that environment,” he says. “If you become professional, you have a lot to fall back on.” The club has various age groups and their training includes ball work and various other skills. V For a video report, visit the People’s Post Facebook page.
With stands made of crates, buckets, tyres or a seat on the pavement, neighbours became spectators to a round of live sport close enough to touch. On Youth Day, in a busy Eastridge Street, Westham United FC teens grabbed a soccer ball and some cones and played several rounds of street soccer. Coach, former pro-footballer Jainudeen Lakay dusted off his soccer togs two years ago to train and coach the club. “We were established two years ago. We are still a developing club but we hope to grow into a major club. As an ex professional player, the kids asked (to start a club) and I also saw the need (in the community,” he says. “It has been immensely difficult because we cannot come together or train. (It has put) a lot of strain on the team but we try to keep focused and together.” Some of the Westham United FC boys with coach, Santos He says the boys often play striker, Jainudeen Lakay (in red). PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
Adjudication process over The Western Cape department of cultural affairs and sport (DCAS) has concluded its adjudication process for relief and recovery packages on Friday 19 June. According to spokesperson Stacy McLean, the adjudicating panels are now compiling a report to present their findings to the department for revision. This will be followed by a formal submission for administrative processing. “Once approved, applicants will be informed of their outcome and the process to transfer relief funds to beneficiaries will begin. Transfers may be delayed in instances where compliance documents were not in place at the time of application. “Kindly note that compliance documents were not used to disqualify any applicant, but they will be required to process transfers to beneficiaries,” says McLean. Various representative councils were selected as part of the adjudicating panel, including: . The Western Cape provincial sport confederation, that administers, promotes and monitors all sport through its federation members in the Western Cape. . Various seasoned sport administrators
in the region. . The Western Cape cultural commission. . The cultural and creative industries federation of South Africa. . Internationally established arts administrators, production managers, directors and designers. “As the application process progressed, we received various enquiries, mostly on the national department of sport and culture’s communication and payment processing ahead of our provincial process,” says provincial DCAS minister, Anroux Marais. “This resulted in some applicants who had applied for both the national and provincial funding, misinterpreting the national communication as our provincial communication, which is not the case as our adjudication process is only now underway. “I can also confirm that technical complications led to some applicants not receiving the automated acknowledgement of receipt. However, each applicant will receive official correspondence informing on their respective application(s) outcome,” says Marais. Meanwhile, McLean adds further updates, once confirmed, “will be communicated in due course”.
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