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The oldest guest was honoured with a gift: a blanket, an iron and a bunch of flowers. Seated are Marina Balin and Dulce Rathbone who at 96 was the oldest guest. Standing are Shamiel Abbas, chair of the Woodstock Community Outreach Forum; Const Cathleen Teixeira of Woodstock police; Col Dumezweni Ntsezo, Woodstock police station commander; and Capt Hilton Malila, Woodstock police spokesperson.

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he Woodstock Town Hall was packed with seniors enjoying a Christmas party on Wednesday 20 November.

Nearly 300 elders from Woodstock and neighbouring communities enjoyed the annual event hosted by the Woodstock police.

According to WO Hilton Malila, the sta-

tion’s spokesperson, the event honours senior citizens. He says it also marks the official launch of the festive season in the precinct.

“The event keeps growing and we do not turn anyone away, but we noted the number (of people attending) and the probability of having to move to a bigger venue in the future. In 2008 and 2009, it was held in the Castle of Good Hope,” says Malila.

He thanked everyone who made the event

a success, especially local businesses.

Festivities such as music, dancing, prizes and motivational talks entertained the elders. The eldest guest, best dressed, and those celebrating their birthday were honoured.

Elders too did their part to entertain each other – dancing and karaoke.

Amina Perry (77) from Woodstock has attended the event for many years and this

year she celebrated her birthday, which she says is a blessing.

She is thankful to the police for what they do for the elders.

Gadija Williams (83) says it is nice to be at a place filled with happiness, good music and nice food. “I just lost my daughter and the atmosphere here helped me loosen up.

Today I chose to remember her in a good way, dancing away the pain,” she says.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 26 November 2019

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ith a prison population of 7 079, Pollsmoor has many stories to tell. And while the ones on overcrowding and gang violence need to be told, they do tend to drown out those that speak of regret and atonement.

“Most people think it is just bad people who are in prison. Good people also end up in jail. Sometimes it only takes one bad decision,” says Lewies Davids, the manager of communications at Pollsmoor prison.

People’s Post joined him, with a group of social work students and social workers, during a walk-through of Pollsmoor medium C and the female centre on Tuesday 19 November.

One of these stories belongs to Ruth (a pseudonym). At eight months pregnant, she finds herself in the care unit for expecting women and women over 60. The 29-year-old is serving a three-month sentence for possession of drugs and suspicion of smuggling. This being her first offence, she got a R3 000 fine or a three-month jail sentence.

Ruth says she simply could not afford to pay the fine. Besides the baby on the way, she also has three other children who depend on her.

With the father out of the picture and the prospect of a fourth mouth to feed, Ruth says she felt like she had no choice but to agree

when her sister, who she was visiting in prison, suggested she smuggle in drugs.

Ironically, Ruth entered Pollsmoor as her sister left.

Ruth says she now deeply regrets her decision and if she could go back in time she would definitely not have done it. Her release is set for Sunday 2 February.

“When I get out I am going to take my children and return to my family home in Port Elizabeth. With the help of my mother, father and brother I hope to start over,” she says. If Ruth’s plan works out, she will be one of the lucky few.

Davids says reintegration into society is one of the biggest challenges inmates face once they leave prison. He says many of the offenders have been abandoned by their families. “They have paid the price for their crime but often their families, their communities don’t want them back. That is why our slogan is ‘Corrections is a societal responsibility’.” He encourages family members to visit their fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in jail.

“That visit twice a month is sometimes the only thing they look forward to,” says Davids. After a tour of medium C and the female centre, it is easy to understand why.

Of the thousands held at Pollsmoor, 4 500 are awaiting trial. Repeat offenders and suspects accused of aggressive crime are held while investigations are ongoing. Others re-

main in prison either because they can’t get bail (due to the violent nature of the crime) or because they can’t afford it.

While the time awaiting trial is not supposed to exceed 24 months, it can stretch to six years or even longer depending on whether cases get postponed in the courts (for example, if a witness fails to appear).

Because of its central location in Tokai, Pollsmoor prison serves as the main gateway for suspects entering the prison system in the Western Cape. It is fed by 26 courts and 56 police stations. All of these factors, combined with South Africa’s socio-economic ills, have led to Pollsmoor being labelled the most overcrowded prison in the province.

Medium C, also called the release centre, houses male offenders who are either serving short sentences or are almost at the end of long terms. Here, 26 beds are squeezed into one cell roughly the size of a single garage, with one bathroom to share. Apparently, this is one of the less overcrowded units at Pollsmoor.

At 15:00 sharp, inmates get shut into their cells. As the light starts to leave the room, so does the authority of the wardens. This is when the underground order of the Number Gangs (the 26’s, the 27’s and the 28’s) sets in – an old prison culture dating back to the early 1900s. The doors will only open again at 6:00.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 26 November 2019

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Facility to empower learners NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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t John’s RC Primary School in Kensington will offer its Shine literacy hour programme to more learners as they now

have a better venue.

The school received a free-standing building from on of South Africa’s leading clothing retailers on Friday 1 November.

The literacy programme was introduced at the school earlier this year and could ac-

commodate 18 Grade 2 learners.

Teacher Suzanne Beck says the programme will include Grade 3s next year.

Beck says the programme is vital because it helps learners who are struggling.

She says learners who are part of the pro-

gramme have improved their reading, writing and speaking skills.

Thanks to one-on-one sessions with Shine volunteers, the learners have more confidence.

“They are not scared of failing in front of a large class and as a result, they are willing to take more risks,” she says.

“These days it is normal to have large classes of 38 to 40 learners, and weaker learners struggle to cope in class. Although teachers try their utmost to offer intervention to the weaker learners, it is challenging with an already compact curriculum and many administrative duties,” says Beck.

Beck says despite the lack of infrastructure, learners were eager to take part.

“We were running the programme from a room in the hall, it was not always conducive to learning as the noise from the hall travelled into the room,” Beck says.

The new building is located next to the school library, forming what Beck calls a ‘literacy corner’.

“We are extremely grateful to the sponsors who choose to invest in our school, as this enables us to offer more opportunities to our learners and the wider community,” concludes Beck.

From left are Shine learners Slade Rank, Jordan Herne, retail giant representative Helen Drabbe, learner Saffiyah Lamara, Laurozelle Slater, from the retailer and learner Imaan Filmer at the new facility.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 26 November 2019

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Digital guidelines for apprenticeships NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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he department of higher education and training (DHET) in partnership with the British Council held the A21 Digital Guidelines Roadshow at the College of Cape Town TVET in Thornton on Thursday 21 Novem-

ber. In attendance were training colleges, employers, apprentices, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), quality council for trades and occupations, trade unions and support organisations.

Guest were introduced to the online resource for information sharing, which encourages stakeholders to move with the

times.

Speakers at the roadshow said this will improve communication between employees and employers, students and colleges as well as relevant government structures.

Louis van Niekerk, principal at the College of Cape Town, says the roadshow will help spread information about apprentice-

During the A21 Digital Guidelines Roadshow hosted by the department of higher education and training (DHET) in partnership with the British Council at the College of Cape Town TVET in Thornton.

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ships. Van Niekerk says they would like to see students taking advantage of these employment opportunities.

Students too, were satisfied with the programme. Student, Avukile Cuthalele says he learned a lot, especially about his role in the industry and the relationship between him and the employer.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 26 November 2019

KENSINGTON

New horizons for drag pageant T

he eighth Ms Drag Ambassador Beauty Queen will be crowned at the Kensington Civic Centre on Saturday 30 November.

The pageant, owned and run under the banner of the Ms Drag Ambassador South Africa Organisation (a registered non-profit organisation), creates a platform for drag and female impersonation to be recognised on a grand scale.

This year’s pageant theme is “Disney Reloaded” and patrons are invited to dress accordingly.

An array of contestants will take to the stage to vie for the title. Audience members will also be treated to spectacular entertainment including performances by drag cabaret artists and DJ Cool J. “We aim to select a Queen who is a role model, who embodies the values and morals of fairness and impartiality, a healthy respect for the rights of all people within and outside of the boundaries of the Western Cape and South Africa at large, irrespective of creed or colour, religion or affiliation, gender or orientation, disability or vulnerability and who is recognized as an ambassador of her community and LGBTI matters,” says Logan McGregor, the host and owner of the pageant.

McGregor, a multi-beauty pageant title holder, launched the event in 2012. She is a former Ms Mardi Gras National, former Ms Gay Western Cape and the current Ms Diva South Africa.

Today the pageant is one of the highlights on the LGBTI calendar. It also enjoys the support of local heterosexual Kensington communities.

The Kensington Civic Centre has been home to the pageant from the beginning.

McGregor, who hails from Kensington, embarked on this project to plough back into the community in which she was raised.

The 2018 second princess, Zoe Cox; 2017 winner, Layla Zokufa Khan; 2018 winner, Adrienne Galagatsi; pageant owner, Logan McGregor; and 2018 first princess, Skyler Barrymore.

“This gathering signifies the vision of the Ms Drag Ambassador South Africa Organisation, aligning communities and merging our people into a collective population, ignorant and blind to physical differences and preferences which are the causes of disharmony in our communities,” says McGregor.

The pageant is also a platform for fundrais-

ing for its beneficiaries. Winners are expected to participate in upliftment of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and as such, raise funds for the selected beneficiaries. The primary beneficiary is the KenFac (Kensington/Factreton) Meals on Wheels organisation which feeds more than 200 people in need, daily.

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FROM THURSDAY 28 NOV TO SUNDAY 1 DEC LUXURY DUVET COVER SETS The City’s Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos, addresses delegates attending the fourth annual Tourism, Hotel Investment and Networking Conference held at The Westin Cape Town on Friday November 15.

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he International Congress and Convention Association’s African Chapter recently named the City of Cape Town as the top destination in Africa for meetings and conferences.

Over the past year, the city hosted 51 international association meetings, attracting over 26 000 delegates.

The 30 bids secured over this past year has an estimated economic impact of more than R1.2 billion.

Speaking at the fourth annual Tourism, Hotel Investment and Networking Conference (Thinc) held on Friday November 15, the City’s Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos, said his mission and vision for his directorate was to ensure it provided an environment that supports growth, so that the city could attract investment which would lead to more jobs for the people of Cape Town. “Wesgro, one of the City-funded Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), specifically

focuses on promoting Cape Town as the destination of choice for meetings, incentive travel offered by international businesses, conferences and events (Mice).

“I am proud of the successes achieved by the bureau and I am thrilled to confirm that our city will play host to many more Mice events in the coming year, especially the World Ophthalmology, Spaceops and the HIV Research for Prevention Conferences,” said Vos. These conventions will bring in almost 17 000 delegates. The city’s delegate boosting programme (DBP) encourages delegates to stay longer, experience the city and, in so doing, spend money.

Vos said his next step was to ensure that DBP partners with Cape Town Tourism to ensure that visitors are able to take advantage of what Cape Town has to offer. “One great example of an exciting tourism offer is the new Khayelitsha Curated Routes Experience,” said Vos.

Teenage surfers still missing The search continues for two of the four teenagers who were reportedly swept away by heavy currents while surfing at Rocklands beach in Sea Point on Sunday 24 November.

One body was recovered the same day. A second body was spotted in the surf yesterday afternoon (Monday 25 November) but had not yet been identified.

At the time of going to print, Wayne Dyason, law enforcement inspector, said: “All services are on the scene but waves are currently making it difficult for police divers to go in and confirm.”

The local National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) teams and various law enforcement

teams from the City of Cape Town are part of the search.

“A police dive unit will continue an ongoing search and police are investigating. Despite the extensive search, there remains no sign of the ‘other bodies’. Their families have opened missing person reports,” reads the statement from the NSRI. According to the statement, the families have received counselling.

Nicola Jowell, councillor for ward 54, said this was a traumatising incident and very worrisome considering that it is almost the start of the festive season.

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even local nurses were among the 31 that were nominated and recognised by their peers for prestigious awards on Tuesday 8

November.

They were honoured at the annual provincial Nursing Service Excellence and Cecilia

Moira Kiness received an award in the general nursing category (Groote Schuur in Observatory).

Makiwane Awards ceremony held at Marlenique Estate in Paarl.

The awards seek to recognise

Theresa Wulff received the award for nursing education (Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory).

nursing and midwifery excellence, and motivate midwives and nurses working in all fields.

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Stay safe this festive season With Black Friday scheduled for Friday 29 November, it will no doubt have shoppers flocking to take advantage of bargain prices.

There will also be a rush of shoppers bustling to get their festive season shopping done over the next few weeks.

“We are urging all shoppers to be vigilant at malls and shopping centres and to be aware that we generally see a spike in follow-home incidents at this time of year,” says Charnel Hattingh, national marketing and communications manager of Fidelity ADT. In most cases, shoppers are followed home from the malls and hijacked in their driveways.

“Criminals are aware these shoppers have a car full of newly-purchased items and are generally easily distracted targets,” she says.

She advises shoppers to keep an eye out for any suspicious vehicles when exiting the shopping centre.

“If you suspect you are being followed drive immediately to your nearest police station or security provider guardhouse,” she says.

Hattingh also reminds drivers to remember the general hijacking safety tips such as waiting in the road for the gate to open before driving in, and making sure the gate is closed properly behind the vehicle before getting out.

“When in the mall or centre carry as little as possible in your handbag or pockets and rather leave unnecessary bank or store cards and large amounts of cash at home.

A packed clothing store or supermarket is

the prime hunting-ground for a pick-pocket or bag-snatcher. And, never leave a handbag, purse or wallet in a trolley. If you don’t use a bag or do not take one along, keep your wallet or purse in the front pocket of your jacket or trousers. Criminals are also targeting phones so make sure your phone is out of sight either in a zipped-up bag or in a front pocket,” she says.

“If you are drawing large amounts of cash, take someone along to keep watch while you are at the ATM and to keep a lookout for any suspicious individuals or vehicles on the way home. If you can avoid drawing large sums of cash, do so. Electronic payments are the safer route.”

Your safety outside the mall is just as important as it is inside, she adds.

“Before you exit the mall, have your keys ready so that no time is wasted to get your purchases and yourself into the car. This also means that you’ll be able to hold onto your handbag as you walk. If someone does try to snatch your handbag, let it go. Do not resist or fight back,” she advises.

Hattingh suggests avoiding shopping late at night.

“While the idea of a quieter shopping mall may seem appealing, you are more vulnerable in the car parks, mall bathrooms and the likes.

“If you have no other choice, be vigilant and report any suspicious individuals to the mall security. Let’s make our shopping experiences happy and crime-free,” she says.

Black Friday online selling tips South African shoppers are expected to open their wallets for Black Friday, perhaps even outspending the R3 billion in card transactions they racked up on Black Friday 2018.

Despite the marketing noise from the big retail brands, small businesses can also ride the wave of Black Friday by showcasing their brand, products and promotions online.

Here are some ways to get ready: Ensure your website is in ship-shape If you will be doing some or all of your Black Friday marketing and sales through your website, you’ll want it to look its best.

Some things to consider: Will it be easy for people to find your key offers? Is it optimised for mobile devices? Do you have SSL security certificates to further protect your website and for customer peace of mind? Can customers easily find your contact details?

Learn from last year If you had Black Friday promotions last year, evaluate which items sold well, which didn’t, which were profitable for you and which weren’t. If you did not do Black Friday last year, do some internet research to find out what customers in your industry did to get a feel for the market.

Monitor customers’ pulse on social media Social media monitoring can be a great way to find out what customers are interested in and what they’re looking forward to for this coming Black Friday and Christmas shop-

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Plan your specials You can use your market research and your evaluation of your performance last year to plan the specials and promotions you plan to offer this year.

Crank up the hype machine The customer journey for Black Friday begins weeks in advance of the big day – many consumers have, for example, saved for months for a big-ticket purchase like a television. You can start teasing your offers a couple of days in advance to help capture the interest of consumers who are starting to research the items they want to buy.

Prepare your campaigns If you haven’t already done so, start putting together the creative and copy for your email promotions for engagement with your customers, your social media posts, your search ads and your website Black Friday splashes.

You can try experimenting with different messages and creative to see which get the best responses.

What’s your plan B? On a busy day like Black Friday, you’ll want to have contingency plans in case something unexpected happens. Do you have a plan if the stock of your star product doesn’t arrive on time? And is there an alternative provider to fall back on?

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ome people love it. Some people hate it.

But whatever your feelings on Black Friday, the one thing you can’t do is ignore it.

South African retailers and consumers have embraced America’s favourite shopping day in all its excess.

And in case you thought we might have a subdued Black Friday this year, search trends show otherwise.

Black Friday can be incredibly profitable for retailers and smart consumers alike, but we need to go into it with a reality check.

It’s been an incredibly tough financial year for us as South Africans, and we can’t go in with the same mind-set of finding a bargain at any cost.

Half of Black Friday accounts are in arrears six months down the line.

I’m a big believer that Black Friday is a marvellous opportunity for retail, but there’s a way to do it wrong and a way to do it right. And I’m not just talking about avoiding frenzied crowds bashing down doors.

As the CEO of TransUnion Africa, I get to see a different picture than most people, and how their spending and lending habits on Black Friday might affect them down the line.

It’s been speculated by many commentators that Black Friday is one of the more dangerous times of the year for poor credit behaviour if consumers don’t carefully think about their purchases before swiping.

To confirm this, we looked at new account openings made during the week of Black Friday 2018 (19-26 November) compared to the same week a month before. The results were eye-opening.

We found that people were more likely to take out loans and increase their spending limits during the Black Friday period – to the tune of a 37% increase in new accounts and a 21% increase in total credit limits for new credit cards, clothing and retail revolving accounts.

The majority of this growth came from higher-risk loans – there was a 49% increase in retail instalment accounts (normally used for furniture and electronics) and a 30% increase in retail revolving accounts (normally used for electronics, homeware and general appliances).

That’s not unexpected – home electronics and appliances are as much a part of Black Friday as presents and crackers are of Christmas. The problem comes after the madness has worn off. Our data shows that six months on, just over half of new retail revolving accounts taken out during Black Friday 2018 were more than one month in arrears.

So, shoppers beware. That flat screen TV or PlayStation that’s on special for half the price might seem like a good bargain at the time, but it could lead to some very nasty debt down the road.

Top Tips for Beating the Black Friday Blues Now for the good news. Black Friday doesn’t have to end in tears and arrears. By following these simple rules you can avoid getting caught up in the hype and walking away with a maxed-out credit card and seven new retail store accounts you can’t afford.

Start with a health check Before you start dreaming of shopping carts full of electronics, take the time to know your own financial health. Do you know what you already owe? Have you pulled your credit report to see whether you have debts you are unaware of? The more you understand your current financial health, the more realistically you can set limits as to what you can afford.

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Know your target It pays to do some basic prep work in the

weeks leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Go in with a plan of what you’re looking to get out of it – is your washing machine in need of an upgrade, for example?

Focus on a few things that you need, especially when it comes to big ticket items like furniture and home appliances. Be ruthless if you have to be – if you want five things, but can only afford one, rather devote your time and energy to the one thing you need the most.

Don’t roll the dice when it comes to price With your targets set, it’s time to do the groundwork of what you’re likely to pay.

Search on Google, Bing or price comparison sites like pricecheck.co.za to get a feel for what the products you’re looking for normally cost and what retail sites you might find them on. Go to the online sites themselves and see what the current price is.

Knowing the prices beforehand will allow you to sniff out the real bargains and avoid misleading “discounts” that aren’t what they say they are.

Put your chips aside Waking up on Black Friday can feel like stepping into a casino – there’s just way too much to see, do and spend, and you’ve got the temptation to play until you hit the jackpot and find a really great bargain. That’s why it’s a good idea to follow the old gambler’s credo of only putting down what you’re willing to lose.

Set a maximum spend limit based on your research of what your must-have items cost and what you can afford, and stick closely to it on the day.

Set your sights on the right sites Just like there’s nothing more fun than hitting the jackpot, there’s also nothing more annoying than missing out on it because you’re too slow.

Let your Black Friday wish list guide you.

Bookmark the relevant retail sites and even product listings if you’re looking for a very specific item, in order to instantly access them on Black Friday. Sign up to newsletters and download the relevant apps to be served push notifications and check the best deal round-ups that many sites release. Assuming they’re not overrun with people, visit a few stores in your area that sell the items on your wish list and head straight to what you’re looking for.

Think before you pay Before you finalise your shopping cart or head to the till, take one final look at what you’re about to buy.

If you’ve done the research, you should have a good feel for what counts as a wellpriced item and what you can get for nearly the same price or don’t really need.

Pay cash where possible instead of signing up for a new account or charging to your credit card. When in doubt, drop whatever doesn’t offer good value or isn’t one of your must-haves.

Don’t sweat it if you don’t get it Remember, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just the start of the festive retail season.

Don’t get so caught up in the false urgency of timers and limited availability that you buy something you don’t need or that could put you in financial difficulty. Put your wish list aside until it’s time for summer, Christmas, New Year’s and end-of-season sales, and then follow these same strategies.

The countdown has begun. Start your prep-work, set your limits and remember – it’s better to walk away with less than you wanted than it is to do so with unnecessary debt. Shop smart, spend wisely, and you could be enjoying your most successful Black Friday yet.

– Lee Naik, CEO TransUnion Africa

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Call for public comment on new licence plates and fees The public have been asked to comment on the allocation of a new provincial licence mark to all registering authorities of the Western Cape.

Bonginkosi Madikizela, MEC for transport and public works, published this notice in the provincial gazette on Friday 15 November.

“This move is a pre-emptive one, driven by the rate at which the department calls for input into new provincial licence mark for motor vehicles and vehicle licence fee increase.

The current ‘CAA’ and ‘CAW’ licence numbers are fast approaching the 100 000 mark, both events expected to happen within the next month,” says Jandré Bakker, spokesperson for the department.

Other practical reasons for considering a provincial licence mark as opposed to adding more local marks to the existing ones are: . a municipality having multiple licence marks allocated to its registering authorities, e.g. the City with the CA, CAA, CEY, CF, CFM, CFR and CY licence marks. This situation sometimes leads to the manipulation of address information on NaTIS where a vehicle owner favours a particular licence mark of another area over his/her local licence mark. . more than one municipality shares the same licence mark, e.g. the municipalities of Theewaterskloof and Overstrand share the CAM licence mark. . the current municipal areas do not in all respects align with the areas of the then department of inland revenue through which licence marks were originally established and allocated. This situation leads to a vehicle being allocated with a licence number that contains a licence mark (as programmed on NaTIS) at a registering authority that is not part of the local municipality of the vehicle owner – a situation where reve-

nue (through vehicle licence fees) is then not paid to the correct municipality.

“When the CAW licence mark reaches 100 000 licence numbers it will be replaced by the new licence mark CAG as published in Provincial Gazette 7884, on 26 February 2018.

This is an interim arrangement until such time that a new provincial licence mark is in place to cover all the areas of the province,” Bakker says.

The CAA licence mark will, however, be allowed to exceed 100 000, in the interim, as the higher than expected demand for CAA licence numbers will not allow for a new local licence mark to be published in time. This means that such a licence number will therefore consist of a combination of 9 characters.

However, the department would like to advise the public, traffic law enforcement authorities, as well as certified number plate manufacturers that one of the five sizes of number plates that are legally allowed on vehicles registered before 1 January 2010 will not comply with the SABS standards (SANS code) if a 9-character licence number is used.

Therefore, instead of the 440mm x 120mm size number plate, the 520mm x 113mm size must be used as this will enable motorists to still comply with the law. As at 12 November 2019, 81964 CAA numbers have been allocated since its introduction on 13 April 2019.

In terms of the increase in vehicle licence fees, the notice proposed an average increase of approximately 4.5%.

“This is in line with inflation. Licence fees are, among other activities, predominantly used for maintenance and building of the road infrastructure,” Bakker says.

Public comment must be lodged by Friday 13 December.

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s part of celebrating its 24th birthday this year, Two Oceans Aquarium in the V&A Waterfront continues its free entry to those celebrating their birthday. This was announced by the aquarium on Wednesday 13 November, the same day it first opened its doors in 1995.

Free entry is valid up to six days from your actual date of birth. It only applies to permanent South African citizens.

This programme is now entering its second year and has already seen 8 087 people taking advantage of the opportunity.

This affords participants to a chance to see some of the 8 000 species available at the aquarium. Among many, they have sea turtles, seals, seabirds and penguins. They will also get to learn about environmentally-minded

and sustainability-conscious education and outreach programmes offered at the aquarium.

“When the Two Oceans Aquarium first opened its doors 24 years ago, we could not possibly have imagined how far we would come. Our scope and mission have expanded beyond our wildest dreams – and we have a multitude of passionate staff members, volunteers, visitors and partners to thank for helping us continue towards our vision of healthy and abundant oceans for life.

“Just one year means pumping almost half a billion litres of seawater, doing over 4 000 scuba dives, and getting to know more than 350 unique species,” reads the statement.

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WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD

OFFICIAL NOTICE RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SITE LICENCE In terms of the provisions of Section 32(2) of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996), as amended, the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (“the Board”) hereby gives notice that an application for a site licence, as listed below, has been received. A site licence will authorise the licence holder to place a maximum of five limited payout machines in approved sites outside of casinos for play by the public.

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The Ndlovu Youth Choir will be one of the live performances at this year’s Festive Lights Switch-on.

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he City of Cape Town will celebrate five decades of its annual Festive Lights Switch-On, with a line-up to dazzle thousands of spectators. The event will take place on Sunday 1 December on the Grand Parade from 16:00.

The theme this year is “Cape Town: Window to the World” to reflect the diversity of Cape Town.

“The switching on of the festive lights is something all of Cape Town looks forward to as it signals the start of the festive season.

“We look forward to a wonderful evening of music and welcoming the spirit of the season,” says Mayor Dan Plato.

Easily the biggest event of its kind in Cape Town, the Festive Lights Switch-On appeals to locals and visitors alike. The entertainment spans all genres and age groups.

Aside from the live acts, the showstopping moments are when the festive lights are switched on and the video mapping display is shown.

There will be live performances by

The Zip Zap Circus, Early B, The Unknown Dance Crew, Andries Vermeulen, YoungstaCPT, Gemini, Ndlovu Youth Choir and Sho Madjozi. Follow the hashtag #FLSO2019 on social media to stand a chance at winning prizes.

The City has also launched the Waste to Art Challenge, which asks students 16 years and under to create art pieces (pictures, clothing, furniture, sculptures etc) from waste materials, to be showcased in a specially created gallery.

The 2020 dates for the much antici- can enjoy the sunshine and horsera- ment. In addition, experience the pated L’Ormarins Queen Plate cing with a dynamic ten-strong un- finest hospitality, local food ven(LQP) Racing Festival has been re- dercard. This includes the prestig- dors and the race for the coveted vealed and patrons are asked to save ious Grade 1 Paddock Stakes and R1.5 million purse. the dates: Friday 10 and Saturday three additional graded races for Tickets are available via Comput11 January. unstoppable equestrian entertain- icket and start at R350.

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Fabulous Fridays presents an exclusive LQP Garden Party, freeflowing bubbles, a harvest table lunch and live jazz with a fun-filled eight-strong race-card, featuring the exciting Grade 2 Sceptre Stakes and the hospitality option of The Somerset Room.

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Section 33 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (hereinafter “the Act”) requires the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (hereinafter “the Board”) to ask the public to submit comments and / or objections to gambling licence applications that are filed with the Board.The conduct of gambling operations is regulated in terms of both the Act and the National Gambling Act, 2004.This notice serves to notify members of the public that they may lodge objections and/ or comments to the above application on or before the closing date at the below-mentioned address and contacts. Since licensed gambling constitutes a legitimate business operation, moral objections for or against gambling will not be considered by the Board.An objection that merely states that one is opposed to gambling without much substantiation will not be viewed with much favour. You are hereby encouraged to read the Act and learn more about the Board’s powers and the matters pursuant to which objections may be lodged.These are outlined in Sections 28, 30, 31 and 35 of the Act. Members of the public can obtain a copy of the objections guidelines, which is an explanatory guide through the legal framework governing the lodgment of objections and the Board’s adjudication procedures. The objections guidelines are accessible from the Board’s website at www.wcgrb.co.za and copies can also be made available on request.The Board will consider all comments and objections lodged on or before the closing date during the adjudication of the application In the case of written objections to an application, the grounds on which such objections are founded, must be furnished.

Where comment in respect of application is furnished, full particulars and facts to substantiate such comment must be provided.The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the objection or offering the comment must also be provided. Comments or objections must reach the Board by no later than 16:00 on Friday, 13 December 2019. in terms of Regulation 24(2) of the National Gambling Regulations, the Board will schedule a public hearing in respect of an application only if it receives written objections relating to: (a) the probity or suitability for licensing of any of the persons to be involved in the operation of the relevant business, or (b) the suitability of the proposed site for the conduct of gambling operations.

If a public hearing is scheduled, the date of such hearing will be advertised in this publication approximately 14 days prior to the date thereof.

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Breaking silence

We need to improve our cybersecurity culture

For many years I have been an unwilling participant of the stigma placed against victims of sexual abuse. And for that, I am a hypocrite.

While many may be quick to judge me for saying this, given my line of work, it may not be as you think.

It took me many years to realise and admit that I am a victim of sexual assault.

That may be a strange concept for some to understand, and maybe this is one of the underlying reasons people are quick to judge, pass blame and continue to perpetuate the stigmas attached to reporting and speaking out on sexual crimes.

When I was at high school I found myself the recipient of wandering hands, forced and inappropriate kisses and invasion of personal space in the worst way possible. I was asleep and awoke to this. As you can imagine, a moment of shock paralyses you and it takes a bit of time to comprehend that this is or has just happened. I was always reasonably physically strong, and I pushed so hard that this man lost his footing. I remember very loudly saying “NO!” as I did it.

I find it quite funny now that the response I was met with was: “Okay, is it like that?”.

He was actually upset, as if I was the one doing something wrong for not accepting his advances.

While I knew this was not supposed to be happening, a moment of confusion set in. I had momentarily allowed his words to influence me into feeling guilt... “Had I asked for this?”

Society teaches women that it must have been their fault, that they had in some way invited the unwanted attention. While I admit, there has been strides in improving this, we would be ignorant if we attempted to convince ourselves that it has entirely been changed.

I always wanted to be a journalist and so growing up I was very intune and up to date with news. I was not unfamiliar with the brutality of sexual crimes perpetrated against women. Then becoming a working journalist in an area synonymous with violence and needing to actually become involved in sexual crimes of such a brutal nature, I actually convinced myself that what happened to me was not that bad.

I felt I had dealt with the situation in that moment. I was one of the lucky ones and that I dare not claim to be a victim of sexual assault when others had experienced so much worse. While I somewhat still agree with my then sentiment, I was naive.

I realise now that I unknowingly suppressed and buried the experience as a coping mechanism – that I considered molestation and “pre-rape” sexual assault as not serious enough to constitute being classified as a victim. Maybe perpetrators think the same thing. I was most definitely influenced by a variety of factors, including the stigma victims still face. As someone who has actually experienced it, I understand why so many opt to remain quiet.

No, that person is not weak for doing so and no, she did not ask for it. It doesn’t matter the clothing she is wearing, the way she conducts herself or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

We should shift the judgement and blame to the person on the other end and spend less time focussing on making the victims feel as if they are the one’s at fault.

And while we move into the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children, I have but one thing to say.

This has become a public relations campaign, rather than a vehicle for effecting actual change. Companies and government should be raising their voices everyday, but more importantly, the change needs to be made behind closed doors, where the crimes are actually taking place. And it is not until society changes its perception and reverses the stigma, that we will really begin to put an end to the undue violence. In a time where violent crimes are so widely reported, more needs to be done that encourages women to break the silence. But this would only happen if they felt they would be supported, rather than judged.

– Samantha Lee-Jacobs

In the face of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), we are simultaneously exposed to a new world filled with opportunities and risks. This disruptive, complex and exciting world is one where cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, ransomware, phishing and the internet-of-things thrive.

In the wake of these new technologies, the provincial minister of community safety, Albert Fritz, is calling on all institutions, including government and small business, to increase their vigilance regarding cybersecurity.

On Thursday 24 October, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) announced that it had detected a network breach resulting in unauthorised access to its ICT infrastructure. Consequently, CoJ had to shut down its website, e-services and billing system as a precautionary measure. The perpetrators, Shadow Kill Hackers, demanded a ransom of 4.0 Bitcoin (over R400 000). CoJ responded by upgrading their ICT infrastructure and did not concede to the hackers’ demands.

Improving our cybersecurity culture is a crucial component in making the Western Cape safer overall. Many sophisticated criminal syndicates use the cyberspace to conduct criminal activities. It is, therefore, necessary to improve our awareness of cybersecurity and limit the opportunities for crime in society.

But how often do such attacks take place in our day-to-day lives and what threat do they really pose to you and me?

Kaspersky Lab explained that malware attacks in South Africa have increased by 22% in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the previous year. This equates to 13 842 attempted cyber-attacks a day.

Cybercrime is no doubt growing and appropriate measures are needed to address the threat it poses to citizens, business people and government. According to Deloitte’s The Future of Cybercrime Survey 2019, the biggest impact of cyber incidents or breaches on organisations include 21% of loss of revenue; 21% loss of customer trust; 17% change in leadership; 16% reputational loss; 14% regulatory fines and 12% drop in share price.

Currently, a proposed Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill (B 6 – 2017) is being presented before the National Council of Provinces, before it can be assented by the president into law. It was “revived” by the new administration on Thursday 17 October. The aim of the bill is, among others, to create offences and impose penalties which have a bearing on cybercrime; regulate jurisdiction in respect of cybercrimes; regulate the powers to investigate cybercrimes and provide for the establishment of structures to promote cybersecurity and capacity building.

While the introduction of this bill has been lauded, it is concerning that the rate at which government is instilling cybersecurity is considerably slower than that of the rapidly evolving field of cybercrime.

To ward off cyberattacks, we need to adopt a better cybersecurity culture.

Security Trails provides four keys tips in building that culture. Firstly, organisations must “start with the basics”. This includes having strong password policies within organisations, limiting access to data, systems and software to those who require them for work purposes, keeping a database of safe downloads, and terminating ex-employees access to sensitive information.

Secondly, organisations must develop engaging and ongoing cyber security training for their employees. This should be followed up by, thirdly, using metrics to monitor post-training behaviours.

Finally, organisations should make it as easy as possible for staff to report threats.

To ensure that businesses both large and small continue to grow, and that government can continue to deliver its services; we need to improve our culture of cybersecurity. This means that we must broaden of our concept of safety to include the digital space.

CAYLA MURRAY, email

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City welcomes birth certificate verdict As the City of Cape Town gears up to welcome millions of tourists for the festive season, I welcome the official scrapping of the requirement for foreign visitors to carry unabridged birth certificates when travelling with minors.

One of the City’s main objectives is to facilitate sustainable job creation.

Tourism accounts for roughly 300 000 jobs in our city. This sector has great potential to increase growth and create jobs. We are ready to take tourism to the next level for the benefit of the people of Cape Town.

Now that the minister of home affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, has signed the directive that removes the requirement for parents to carry unabridged birth certificates, or consent letters when travelling with their children, Cape Town should be the top holiday destination of choice for foreign tourists.

Cape Town has so much to offer and I am proud to say that there is more on offer than ever before. I would also like

to encourage other South Africans to experience and explore the beautiful Mother City.

Recently, the City of Cape Town’s draft tourism development framework (TDF) was adopted by council. I am very proud of this exciting framework and have been working on it since I was appointed almost a year ago.

Cape Town has so much to offer tourists, especially due to our vast cultural and heritage diversity.

My immediate priority is to ensure the effective implementation of the TDF so that we boost cultural experiences and help diversify tourism products.

Working with my directorate, I intend increasing the already impressive number of tourists from South Africa and other countries so that we create more jobs and make tourism a gamechanger for our city.

JAMES VOS, Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management

Mitchell’s Plain needs an arts centre A client mentioned to me how talented his young son was when it came to drawing. He could draw a perfect replica of anything that was shown to him, out of his head, without him having any lessons in art.

He mentioned in the same breath that he could only buy him pencils to sketch because he doesn’t know where to purchase art materials to encourage his son to develop his talent in art.

I couldn’t think of any place to refer him to that was close by and that sold art materials at affordable prices.

It made me wonder, why doesn’t Mitchell’s Plain with a population of about 1 500 000 people and thousands of artists, not have any places selling affordable art materials.

Mitchell’s Plain was designed to be a dormitory state, during the apartheid era, where people merely slept and went to work. The only way many adults could entertain themselves was to drink in shebeens and more recently, in sports bars.

The suburb is full of shopping malls, supermarkets, thousands of house shops, pavement vegetable vendors and clothing stores as if the only preoccupation of the people the plain is to eat and dress. Fortunately, there are many sports fields. This, however, does not cater to the needs of artists in the area.

Not everyone plays or loves soccer.

The place needs an arts centre where the youth can develop and showcase their talents.

Many of our youth that drop out of high schools and even primary schools are generally not academically inclined but would do well in the arts, drama, dance and music.

Because there is no place for these children to develop their skills, they are sucked into a life of drugs, alcohol and gangsterism. Many end up in prison, serving life sentences for serious crimes if they are not killed, lying in a mental institution or sleeping on the street.

It’s been 25 years into our democracy, and little has changed.

I would like to see the owners of the

two big malls and big businesses in the area along with government look into the possibility of making art materials available at very affordable prices. Art and craft lessons should be offered at community centres.

An arts and craft market or flea market should be opened for people to display and sell their work. The market should create a space for people involved in the cottage industry as well.

The market could be part of a tourist destination to stimulate the economy of Mitchell’s Plain. A similar set-up should be done in Khayelitsha as well. This might be an answer to reduce the unemployment rate.

We have too many malls charging too much rent for small businesses to survive.

Mitchell’s Plain and Khayelitsha are cities on their own but they lack the infrastructure to make life a lot easier for the residents.

If there were more small businesses, it would stimulate employment and save residents the cost of leaving the area to access goods, skills and entertainment.

In the absence of proper entertainment and places for entertainment, the residents of Mitchell’s Plain have been deprived of the opportunity to feed their cultural appetite. No wonder, so many upwardly mobile residents are leaving.

These are few, what about the rest of the residents, who can’t or don’t want to move out.

With enough planning, life in the townships can and should be improved.

The residents in these areas work hard enough and long enough to deserve better than just food outlets.

What I have in mind is what is done for free in third-world countries all over the world but in South Africa, the best in entertainment is reserved for the rich and affluent.

This injustice must stop because human beings cannot thrive on bread alone. They need their minds to be stimulated.

DR. ELLAPEN RAPITI, email

Libraries must be protected Our infrastructure is under attack by these thugs (“SmartCape access up and running”, People’s Post, 12 November).

How can we live in fear everyday and then also deal with our resources being destroyed. It is a vicious cycle. The resources are put in place to help us empower ourselves against unemploy-

ment and poverty, yet this is the same resources being vandalised, stolen and broken by unemployed people trying to make a living. Mindsets must be changed. Libraries are out of fashion, but it is something we need.

WILLIAM STEVENS Tafelsig

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Girls soccer club shows progress NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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he Kensington AFC girls’ team has excelled in its first year.

The team was started at the beginning of the year, with most of the members being the first-time soccer players. It has 17 players between the ages of nine and 14.

Head coach Nigel Bieding noticed their potential and registered them in the Tygerberg Football League where they scooped fifth place in the u.14 category and received a few individual awards.

He says they received top goal scorer, player of the year and sport woman of the year awards from the league.

Bieding says it took hard work and dedication to achieve these positive results.

He says this has inspired them to introduce an u.16 team next year.

“There is so much potential in our community. All that is needed is to create a platform for young girls to show off their talent,” Bieding says.

He says the team was started when a few girls showed passion for the sport and played with boys.

The coaches wanted to show them they are as important as the boys.

“Their good performance was a bonus for us,” he says.

Kawthar Martin (14) used to play with the boys before the team was started. She says it is exciting to play competitively with other girls and to watch her team mates develop.

She says they are looking forward to the new season next year.

Nigel Bieding thanked parents for their support since the girls team was started.

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Crusaders, A’s in stalemate SEAN CAMPBELL

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fter 10 innings, Athlone A’s and Grassy Park Crusaders could not be separated in their Cape Town Baseball Major league fixture at Vangate Sports Complex on Saturday with the score at 11-all.

Although A’s outhit Crusaders 14 hits to 12, Crusaders can’t be happy leaving 18 runners on base.

A’s three pitchers gave up 15 walks.

Both teams utilised three pitchers, with A’s surprisingly starting with Matthew Diedericks. Diedericks pitched four innings and only gave up two hits, but a staggering nine walks and struck out four hitters.

Diedericks was bailed out by his defence who turned three double plays in his pitching stint.

He was replaced by former Crusaders pitcher Cameron Fortuin who came in for some heavy punishment conceding eight runs. He pitched three innings, giving up eight hits, walked four and struck out three. Dean Jacobs took over from Fortuin.

For Crusaders Lucien Swartz pitched 3.2 innings before being replaced by former A’s lefty Niyaaz Galant.

Grant Robertson took over in the eighth innings.

A’s took a 4-1 lead innings, but Crusaders bounce back scoring 10 runs (1, 3, 4 and 2) in the next four innings with A’s replying with seven runs (0, 1, 3 and 3) of their own.

Kyle van der Ross, Ashwin Kleintjies, Chris Jacobs and Jamie Mauritz all recorded two

hits for Crusaders.

Aiden O’Connor and Cameron Fortuin recorded three hits each, and Josh Wentzel and Anrich Roberts two hits each for A’s.

Dean Daniels hit a solo home run in the fourth innings.

Cape Town Baseball Federation’s umpire-in-chief Mark Cupido confirmed this game will be completed on Sunday 1 December.

In other major league results, Bothasig Knights beat VOB Macaws 21-0, Bellville Tygers beat Maitland Giants 9-4 and Durbanville Villains beat Van der Stel 13-2. At the end of the first round, Bothasig Knights lead the league with 14 points, followed by Bellville Tygers on 12 and Maitland Giants on 10.

Durbanville Villains and VOB Macaws have six points and they are followed by Athlone A’s on four, with Van der Stel on two with Grassy Park Crusader with zero points.

In the promotion league, Thistle beat Lansdowne Eagles 8-4, Battswood lost 7-0 to Helderberg Pirates and Milnerton Mavericks beat Silvertree Titans 23-8.

Westridge Yankees lead the promotion league with 12 points.

They are followed by Helderberg Pirates on 10, Thistle on eight, Milnerton Mavericks on six, Battswood on four, Lansdowne Eagles on two and Silvertree Titans with zero points.

V Cape Town Baseball Federation will host a golf day at King David Mowbray Golf Club on Sunday 1 December. Contact Mike Abrahams on 078 262 2249 to book your entry. All funds raised will be used for the national baseball tournament in April 2020.

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Thousands lace-up for races SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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housands of runners from across the Cape and the broader country laced up their running shoes to behold the vibrance, culture and beauty of Mitchell’s Plain.

The 2019 JP21 Mitchell’s Plain Titans race took place on Saturday 23 November, with runners hitting the road for the

21.1km, 10km and 5km races from 06:00.

The race is hosted annually to foster community building and celebrate Mitchell’s Plain.

The 21.1km and 10km races started at Glendale High School and ended at Rocklands Sports Field with music, entertainment and celebration. The 5km started and ended at Rocklands Sports Field.

People’s Post was the official media partner for the event.

Team Mix Fit Colorado kept the runners moving after the race.

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Nobubele Kelembe from Khayelitsha AC and Nozipho Maduna from Pinelands SAPS stretch after the race.

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Vanezza Meyer joins in on a dance session.

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Vuyiseka Nkumenge of Boxer Athletics Club wins the 10km women’s race. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

WC’s Ashley Smith wins the Titans JP21 10km race for the second consecutive year, in a time of 00:31:09.

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Charles Hendricks of VOB, and an Athlone resident, finishing the 21km in under two hours.

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Marisa Smalberger of AAC accepting her applause on her way to finishing the 21km in 01:44:00 PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Angelo Adams of Kenfac (right) celebrates with Rukaya Cassiem of Itheko AC after finishing the 21km.

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Kariema Simons of Pinelands AC in the 10km.

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Bantandwa Matinise of Khayelitsha AC (left) and Pamela Mayikwa of Langa AC in a race to the finish line in the 10km. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Members of the Mitchell’s Plain Titans marshalled along the route.

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Aisha Gamiet from Ottery, Itheko AC runner, ran her last kilometre barefoot in aid of the Run for Her campaign, to highlight suffering of abused women.

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Tight finishes aplenty at Turfhall NOORE NACERODIEN

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he two female Super League games played at the Turfhall softball stadium on Sunday 24 November both produced tight finishes.

In a game that produced 24 hits, Glenthorn A’s edged out Kenfac Phillies 8-7 in the early game.

A’s started off with four runs in the first innings but Phillies’ Carla Swanepoel (2/4) was having none of that and cleared the boundary cones, scoring three runs in the process. Jenna Moses (3/4) fared best with the bat for Phillies with three scattered singles. Phillies came back strong in their last turn at bat but with bases loaded failed to produce when it mattered most.

The game was marred by both sides not able to capitalise on having runners on base with Phillies (10) and A’s (8) runners left stranded on base.

A’s took 15 hits off Ester van den Heever whilst Phillies scored nine hits off Lisa Erasmus who struck out three bat-

ters and gave up a six free bases.

Lefty, Courtney Stevens, was the pick of the A’s batting with a flawless 4/4, including a double. Former Old Mutual Cubs stalwart, Zulfah Stellenboom (3/3) and Chaunees Goliath (2/3) were the other top offensive performers for A’s.

In the late game Westridge Yankees held on to inflict a first loss on Lavender Hill beating them 4-3.

Other results: Major league: Westridge Yankees 7, Belhar Dolphins 5; Lavender Hill 18, Kuils River Cougars 2; Falcons 9, Table View Tornados 4 First league: Panthers 5, Glenthorn A’s 11; St Martins 10, Lavender Hill 2; Battswood 14, Blackheath 1; Crusaders 0, Khayelitsha Eagles 7 Second league: Kenfac Phillies 7, Titans 11; Table View Tornados 0, Devonshire Rovers 16; Falcons 10, Tantasport 3

A diving Lynn Lakay of Glenthorn A’s (left) beats the run out attempt of Kenfac Phillies’ third base fielder Casandra Kalpens during a Super League game played at Turfhall sport complex on Sunday 24 November. Glenthorn won 8-7 in a high-paced game.

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