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River Club project still waterlogged
Jody Aufrichtig says the company has invested a lot to ensure the Two Rivers Urban Park’s heritage will be preserved. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU
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irector of the controversial River Club development in Observatory, Jody Aufrichtig, is determined to make his dream come true despite numerous failed attempts to have the project approved. Aufrichtig says the delay, perpetuated by only a few in the community, has resulted
in a huge financial loss for the company. He says the application and assessments by the City of Cape Town and the Heritage Western Cape are almost done. He hopes the first phase of the project will start in 2021. Once begun, it will run for up to six years, with “guaranteed job creation”. The battle to get this project off the ground began more than six years ago. The River Club forms part of the wider
Two Rivers Urban Park and represents a microcosm of Cape history. Aufrichtig says a handful of residents refuse to see the economic value of the project to the community and are determined to stand in his way. (“Redevelopment opposed”, People’s Post, 22 February 2018). He says he has headed various projects in the city. Not once did he ignore heritage concerns or by-pass due process.
Speaking on the River Club project, he says the company has invested a lot to ensure the heritage, the view, the ecology and all relevant environmental life is preserved. “Every business needs to grow. For years we have been engaging with the community, revising our plans, only to find the same people objecting to it. It has been frustrating,” says Aufrichtig. V To page 2.
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he deadline for nominations of your elder heros has been extended to Friday 30 August. Do you know elder superheroes who, despite their age and social circumstances, go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities? Nominate them now for a Community Champions Elders Award. Through the awards, now in its fourth year, People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision, in partnership with Spec-Savers, aim to honour those awesome elders who are making a profound difference in their communities. He, or she, could be the older, active neighbourhood watch patroller walking the streets at 04:00, feeding the children in their street, driving the sick to the clinic, knitting beanies and blankets for unwanted babies or giving free boxing lessons to keep the youth off the streets, all out of
their own pockets. Tell us what wonderful deeds they’ve done for their community.
Nominations close on Friday 30 August Elders making a difference can once again be nominated in one of two categories: “70-80 years” or “80 plus”. Six finalists will be selected and notified by Tuesday 3 September. All their wonderful deeds will be featured in the newspaper in the weeks following, whereafter our readers can vote for the People’s Choice winner. The winners in both categories, as well as the People’s Choice winner, will be announced at a morning tea in Cape Town on Saturday 12 October. How to nominate Download the nomination form on the People’s Post, TygerBurger or City Vision Facebook pages or request one from ceci-
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He gave the Old Biscuit Mill in Salt River, the Woodstock Exchange and the Daddy Hotel in the central business district (CBD) as examples of previous projects where the company took the look and standards of the surrounding areas into consideration. Aufrichtig says plans for the mixeduse River Club redevelopment includes a four-star green building and design principal, 150 000m² of floor area for retailers and offices, a recreational space to support the (then) rehabilitated riverbank to promote the enjoyment of the Raapenberg Wetland and Bird sanctuary, a private school, a heritage centre, inclusive housing and the upgrade of surrounding infrastructure and public transport. “The redevelopment will create more than 5 239 jobs during the construction period to the total value of R1.6 billion. “It will also contribute 13 700 indirect and induced jobs. “Up to 860 people will be employed upon the completion of construction,” he explains. Michelle Couzyn-Rademeyer, head of legal services at Zenprop Property Holdings, hopes the public will see the good that this project will bring and the efforts that have been made to build in such a way to safeguard the significance of the area’s heritage. Tauriq Jenkins of the Observatory Civic Association slams Aufrichtig’s statements. Jenkins says: “We are not aware of any finality with regards to the development. “If Aufrichtig is serious about saying that the plans will soon be implemented, then he must be intending to bypass all the legal requirements for public participation.” As residents, they still feel the proposal put forward by the developer is the “most extreme dense development considered in their scoping report”. Jenkins says it will only maximise the developer’s profit at the expense of the environment, the heritage resources of the area, and the relationship with local communities. “We remain steadfast in protecting our sacred heritage as well as the legitimate and highly sensitive environmental concerns,” he says. Dr Mxolisi Dlamuka, chief executive officer for Heritage Western Cape, says the heritage impact assessment application falls within the National Environmental Management Act and the process is still at the pre-application basic assessment report stage. Priya Reddy, the City’s spokesperson, says an application was submitted to the City’s development management department in August 2018 and was then advertised for public comment. She says the land use application is pending on the outcome of an Environmental Impact Assessment and heritage impact assessment process. “No decision has been made on the application as yet,” says Reddy.
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Housing to restore pride and dignity NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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oodstock Residents near the site where Pine Road informal settlement was, are pleased with the proposal of a new housing development. These residents say the project will restore the original view of Pine Road and Salmon Street which was lost following the forced removals during the apartheid era.
They say the houses on Pine Road were demolished for commercial reasons a long time ago. The planned development came to a halt after the democratic election in 1994. The site has over the years been a home to informal settlement dwellers who were recently moved to Salt River as the City of Cape Town plans to build houses. About 42 Pine Road residents were relocated to their new homes on Pickwick Street in
Salt River as part of the City’s first transitional housing facility on Monday 20 May (“Joy as families relocate”, People’s Post, 28 May 2019). According to the residents, this is a good idea to restore the area and remove social ills that were attracted by the presence of the informal settlement. Residents say the plan will be much better for them; an improvement on the sight that was previously an informal settlement.
There has been no attempt to rebuild shacks at the site where Pine Road informal settlement used to be. The City has a security system in place and a portion of the land has been fenced off. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU
“We do not mind them building houses here as long as it does not lead to traffic congestion. This (Pine Road) is a one-way street; maybe once they have built, it will become a two-way street,” says Isaacs Omar, a resident who has been living there for 30 years. He says Pine Road and Salmon Street residents are a small neighbourhood that take pride in their community. Jameela Lopez (65) who was born in the area, says the City has sent them letters of proposals with a plan for residential complexes. She says that many years ago there were two shops and residential complexes on the open land. “I wish they could make it low-cost housing like it was all the years. But now Woodstock has become a prime area. “It used to be low-cost housing and convenient with the area being close to most amenities. I am quite happy to see that there are plans in place,” says Lopez. According to the letter they received, residents had an opportunity to submit their objections until Monday 5 August. Isaacs and Lopez did not submit objections but indicated that they are aware there could be objections from other residents. “Those would be people that have not been here for long, who do not know our history,” added Lopez. A recent statement by the Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi, confirmed that plans for development are still underway. “The City, as one of the stakeholders, remains committed to driving more affordable and social housing opportunities around City centres on suitable sites such as the site at Salt River Market, Woodstock Hospital and Pine Road, as well as other suitable areas across the city while following due process,” says Booi.
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On a mission to go to the USA NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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local hip hop group called Mad CPT needs funds to perform at Coast to Coast Live competition in New York on Friday 8 November. They will be boarding a flight to the United
States of America (USA) on Wednesday 6 November and return on Tuesday 12 November. Through various fundraising initiatives, the Woodstock-based group has so far raised just over R10 000. They still need nearly R70 000 to cover costs for the trip. Your contribution could help make the dreams of these seven musicians become a re-
ality. Leading member, Bioni Luis says the group hopes to make a difference and inspire others through their music. He says: “We were approached by Coast to Coast to submit our music for a competition. And to our surprise, we ended up winning the first round. “Us going to the USA and winning this competition will give us the funds we need to expand and establish a community centre which will house studios, equipment and facilities that will enable us to teach, train and reach the youth in our community, and also branch out and make it a movement of change nationwide,” Luis says.
He says with the limited resources the group has, they are already doing what they can to uplift local youth, but they would like to do more. The group was founded in 2013 when youth from various communities met in Woodstock and shared a mutual hobby which eventually turned into something real; a band in 2015. The members are Luis from Woodstock, Young Frantz from Belhar, Nathaniel Smith from Parow, Luke Wolff from Table View, Michael van As from Goodwood, Maurice Wilson from Worcester and Connar Farnham from New Hampshire in the USA.
The crew members are Nathaniel Smith, Bioni Luis and Michael van As.
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Attempt to curb vehicle theft NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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he planned license plate recognition (LPR) cameras in Lower Woodstock will
come at a time when there is an alarming number of vehicle-related incidents in the area as well as in the CBD. The R400 000 LPR project is intended to be implemented before the end of this year and
Help Maurice Paliaga find his bike. It is a secondhand Honda that he bought three months ago.
will see nine cameras being installed. Woodstock police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Hilton Malila says: “If we can use the LPR cameras more optimally, it will be of great help to the police. Criminals use open bakkies to transport motorbikes out of the area and sometimes they tow the motorbike with another bike they came with.” He says police officers discovered that motorbikes are being stolen from pavements or from stoops of residence. A recent victim is Maurice Paliaga. His bike was stolen while parked outside the house of a friend he was visiting on Saturday 10 August at around 18:50. He says the CCTV cameras available in the area could only give leads but not all the information regarding the suspect or the registration of the scooter that was involved in the crime. Paliaga says according to an eyewitness, two people were involved and were seen on Albert Road towards Salt River Circle “but from there we lose track.” “It is really starting to hurt the biking community especially since so many have opted for motorcycle transport in Cape Town as we get more gridlocked with traffic,” Paliaga says.
Dave Bryant, councillor for ward 115, says the installation of LPR could curb the problem of motorcycle theft. “It is not a perfect science, but the idea is to cover most of the area. The idea is to form a kind of net around the area so that if cars come in or get out, they should at least be picked up by one of the cameras. A lot of serious crimes committed involved a vehicle.” Bryant says the contractors have assessed and identified structures where the cameras will be installed. He says it will be those identified as hotspots but would not be disclosed before final stages. “The infrastructure is getting set-up already,” Bryant says. He says it has been discovered that it is the areas without LPR’s that are targeted by the criminals and mostly are the areas where residents would not be able to afford this type of security system on their own. The issue of car-related crimes is also reported in the CBD where Captain Ezra October, spokesperson for Cape Town central police says law enforcement agencies are battling similar issues within the precinct, warning motorists and cyclists to always be vigilant.
All invited to attend Woodstock CPF meeting The public is invited to a Woodstock community policing forum (CPF) annual meeting to be held at the Woodstock Improvement District offices in De Waal House on Tuesday 10 September at 19:00. All organisations are urged to attend.
Forms to register with the CPF will be available on the day. Completed forms can be dropped in the dropbox at the Woodstock community service centre by Tuesday 3 September. For more information, call 082 499 3871.
Dance evening to raise funds for football club The annual Snack Dance fundraiser, hosted by Kensington AFC , will be held at the Kensington Civic Centre on Friday 30 August from 19:30. There will be lots of entertainment and
prizes up for grabs. The fundraiser is part of ongoing efforts to keep the club afloat. For more information, contact Tania Martheze on 083 329 3298 or send an email to t.martheze1@gmail.com.
Join the river clean-up in Observatory A community river clean-up event in Observatory will take place on Saturday 7 September from 08:30 to 15:00. Participants will meet at the parking lot in front of The Wild Fig.
They will cover the stretch running from the N2 to the River Club. The public is welcome to help collect a bag from the sign and fill it. For more information contact trash@fol.org.za or 083 304 9600.
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Dog rescue: all in a day’s work NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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n Observatory dog owner, Warren Barry did not only lose all his belongings after a house break-in, he almost lost his beloved pit bull terrier too, who was home when the burglars struck. Layla the dog is alive and safe, thanks to a couple of humans who decided not to turn a blind eye. Catherine Kelly and her daughter Christine Rachwal, and Woodstock police officers acted swiftly to rescue Layla, after she ran into the road when the burglars entered the house. Layla is now recovering at home after four days in intensive care at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park. She was discharged on Thursday 15 August. It seems the robbers let Layla loose when they broke into Barry’s home in Kimberley Road at around 16:30 on Saturday 10 August.
The pit bull ran into the road where she was hit by a car. She suffered severe injuries. Barry is extremely grateful to Kelly and Rachwal for their support, saying his dog has a very special place in his heart – she is his only dog and clearly a big part of his life. “You can see her paw is still sore and there’s some swelling and bleeding sometimes, but she is doing well,” says Barry. Narrating the ordeal, Kelly says she and Rachwal were on their way home after visiting a friend when they saw a dog being knocked over by a car. “My daughter screamed in shock: ‘Mommy stop, a dog was knocked over’. I stopped and we followed the dog, who ran into a bar where it went to lay down in a corner, howling in pain and bleeding. My daughter was so shocked – the people inside the bar didn’t want the dog there. Christine flagged a police van and the officers came to help us.”
Kelly says the officers called the SPCA, who came to fetch the dog. “The officers were wonderful. It’s not always that people care about animals, but they stayed with us and made sure the dog was in good hands,” Kelly says. Mqabuko Moyo-Ndukwana, chief executive officer at the SPCA says Layla was assessed and found to be lame in her right front leg. She also had some open wounds. They managed to contact her owner because she has been to the SPCA before. Moyo-Ndukwana advises pet owners to ensure their animals are micro-chipped and to report any lost pets to the SPCA. He also says
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Vet protects City’s wildlife r Dorothy Breed, a veterinarian and urban wildlife specialist in the City of Cape Town’s environmental management department, has always had her finger on nature’s pulse. Dr Breed became a veterinarian because she wanted to positively contribute to the “bigger” picture. “I was working at a private veterinary practice when I realised that if I wanted to move further in the field, I would have to empower myself with education,” Breed said. This is an assertion she lives up to, and counting among her credentials are a Bachelor of veterinary science from the University of Pretoria (2006), and a Masters in international animal health from the University of Edinburgh (2014). She is currently in her final year of study towards a PhD in physiology (wildlife) at the University of Cape Town. Previously, Dr Breed worked in private veterinary practice in South Africa and the UK. In 2012, she started her own practice rendering wildlife veterinary services in and around Cape Town. During this time, she dealt with many species including domestic, farm, exotic and wild animals. In 2017, Dr Breed joined the City of Cape Town as a veterinarian and urban wildlife specialist. Her role in the biodiversity management branch is to provide veterinary support and advice for any animal interventions planned or needed in conservation areas.
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hildren had the chance to rub, well, book corners with National Book Week’s (NBW) official mascot, Funda Bala, at Cavendish Mall on Saturday 24 August, and at Tygervalley Centre on Sunday 25 August. A life-sized book, Funda Bala, which means ”read, read” in Nguni and Sotho, made an appearance at Exclusive Books stores to mark the launch of the #buyabook campaign X one of the cornerstones of South Africa’s reading awareness week, celebrated during the first week of September. This year, the #buyabook campaign is once again supported nationally by Exclusive Books and Bargain Books. All South Africans are encouraged to #buyabook from the select list of titles which also include books in indigenous languages, to donate. According to the South African Book Development Council (SABDC), 58% of homes in South Africa do not have a single leisure reading book. “We cannot promote reading to book-scarce communities. While libraries, both in the communities and schools play a vital role in ensuring good reading material is available, books in homes will make the difference,” says Elitha van der Sandt, chief executive officer at SABDC. “Being surrounded by books at home matters because books enhance lifelong cognitive competencies well beyond the usual impact on literacy and numeracy.” NBW, driven by the department of
arts and culture, was launched in 2010 in response to a study commissioned by the development into the book reading habits of adult South Africans. The study revealed that just 14% of South Africans actively read, while 73% of adult South Africans claimed not to be interested in books. “By supporting the #buyabook campaign, you are giving a child the timeless gift of owning their own little treasure. It allows all of us to share the magic of stories and books with the children, youth and adults alike.” The campaign goes beyond just putting books into the hands of children. Together with the department of arts and culture and the department of library services in the provinces and various municipalities, NBW will host 10 Indigenous Language Reading Festivals in far off communities. The books, which cost R20 each, can be donated at the till and dropped in the book bins displayed at the stores. The campaign ends Saturday 8 September. The donated books will be collected from all participating stores and shared with reading promotion projects around the country who donate it to homes. Books will also be donated in the provinces hosting the reading festivals. Funda Bala will meet and take pictures with children at the Exclusive Books store at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 31 August at 11:00. V For more information, visit www.sabookcouncil.co.za
National Book Week’s mascot, Funda Bala, entertained children at the Exclusive Books store in Cavendish Mall on Saturday 24 August.
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Illegal liquor trade under siege SAMANTHA LEE @Samantha_Lee121
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ith the illegal liquor trade on the Cape Flats constantly under siege by authorities, many mothers still take the risk, knowing well the consequences. With police constantly reporting on arrests and confiscations, especially from female traders, little has worked to discourage the continued illegal sale of liquor. Lindsey Pietersen, a single mother of two says she had been involved in the trade her entire life, having taken over the “business” from her father. “My father owned a licensed outlet in Strand. When we moved (to the northern suburbs) he continued to serve from the premises in Strand. Many people knew he ran a liquor place and would often come to our house to see if they could buy any here or if he could organise anything for them,” she says. “There came a time when he would start taking orders and delivering to their homes or having them pick it up at our house.” Eventually, the Strand outlet closed down due to the family’s financial situation, she says, however they continued to trade from their home until the stock had been cleared. Struggling to find another source of income, her father used his connections to obtain more liquor for sale. “My father said he wouldn’t continue for much longer. He only wanted to get back on his feet but the continued pressure and the constant demand meant people constantly knocking on our door. Sometimes in the middle of the night. It became a cycle that he could not break,” she says. Years later, she took over the business run from a wendy house on their property. “I had only one child that time. The father was not in the picture and I needed to make ends meet. I needed to provide. The money
was better than any retail job I could find. It was about providing for my family,” she says. While she has since moved away and left the business behind, she says she understands the circumstances some face. “It is easy to judge us for turning to crime. I knew the consequences, I would pick up the newspaper and see people being arrested or fined, but at that time, all you can think about is survival. That is what it was for me, survival. It was dangerous, not knowing if you would be next, being robbed and not able to report it or having to lie. But I needed to put my family first,” she says.
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agreement of lease; for example rental arrears, unlawful occupation, any form of antisocial behaviour, illegal activities or owning property elsewhere. It is important to note that the police is the lead authority on investigating criminal-related activities and therefore complaints in this regard need to be investigated by them.” In addition to the designated police units, the City also employs its own liquor unit. The unit has come under much scrutiny from the public for its confiscations of liquor, especially over the festive season. “The confiscation of alcohol is one of the most crucial elements in the City’s annual festive season operational plan because of the link between alcohol consumption, anti-social behaviour and compromised safety. The festive season road safety report released earlier this week indicates that nearly 60% of road fatalities in South Africa involve alcohol. In Cape Town, alcohol is listed as the second leading cause of fatal drowning incidents,” says Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, in a statement. Fritz says the regulation of outlets could assist in minimising the behaviour associated with illegal sale. “The White Paper Policy aims to bring a greater number of unlicensed outlets into the regulated space which will enable more effective regulation and greater impact in terms of harm associated with illegal outlets. It is common cause that certain communities find it difficult to have access to legal outlets due to strict zoning requirements. Efforts to engage municipalities to relax zoning legislation have been successful to a certain extent, but discussions in this regard are still in progress.” Police have warned to continue the fight against illegal liquor sales with illegal sellers facing arrests and fines and confiscations for those who buy from illegal outlets. To anonymously report illegal sales SMS 35395 or call 0860 10111.
Crimes often associated with illegal outlets Albert Fritz, provincial minister for community safety says: “Illegal outlets are unregulated. This often prejudices communities in these areas. Crimes and offences related to the misuse and contravention of liquor regulations are commonly associated with illegal outlets.” “Illegal outlets are primarily regulated by the police as these contraventions are investigated for purposes of criminal prosecution. The Liquor Licensing Tribunal is limited to licensed outlets,” says Fritz. “It must, however, be noted that although the police have regular successes in the closure of illegal outlets, most of these premises operate in a way which makes successful prosecution very difficult. Illegal traders are familiar with the sections in the act which establish ’prima facie’ evidence of illegal trade and therefore avoid situations in which the police can collect evidence of the act of selling liquor illegally.” Most criminal cases are based on the volumes of liquor found in possession of the suspect and this evidence on its own has proven to be insufficient for purposes of successful prosecution, says Fritz. While the illegal trade is prevalent across Cape Town, many arrests take place in poorer communities, these are where council homes and rental stock are more prevalent. Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi urges residents living in rental stock or council homes to avoid illegal activities. “Beneficiaries of Breaking New Ground (BNG) units are reminded that as property owners, they are responsible for all matters pertaining to their homes, which have become their assets,” says Booi. “Tenants can be evicted from rental units if they are found to be in contravention of the conditions of the
‘Competitive’ market Another trader, known only as Benita, says she has a licensed outlet which started as an illegal trade from her home. “This is a market that is competitive. People want to outsell others and it is dangerous. Where I live, many sell to children and some sell at all hours of the night. They make more money that way so that means you have to compete somehow. And often there is no choice but to do the same,” she says. Benita has since moved to another location and obtained a liquor license. She says she also joined the trade to provide for her children. “I was in an abusive relationship. My children were going to be taken from me if I left. I needed to do something. I started from my house selling beers. I bought them from the local shop and sold them for more expensive, but people bought because I was the only one who had. There is a culture of drinking that people can’t live without,” she says. Liquor is a legal substance, hence the stigma attached to the illegal sale thereof is less than that of dealers selling other substances. However, the lasting effects and consequences of liquor consumption are underrated. Unregulated trade also results in easier access, misuse and this leaves room for further
No longer helpless citizens RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Emergency Volunteer Services (EVS) held a certification ceremony on Sunday 18 August to confirm the placement of new Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) committed to serving the community. Deon Terry, a paramedic at Metro Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance department and head instructor, launched the EFAR programme in Ocean View in 2014 to teach the community basic first aid and disaster relief skills. The course is held over one to two days. The ceremony, held at the Dutch Reform church hall in Ocean View, saw 69 people from Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Red Hill certified as EFAR facilitators. Davin Chown, an EVS facilitator since 2010, explains the role these new members will play in the community. “We are ordinary citizens on the ground. We’re usually the first ones there because we tend to be the closest person to the scene equipped to do something at the time.
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CITY BOWL: EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
Sarah’s photos ‘do the talking’ NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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o some, a career is not about making money, but about making a difference in the lives of others. Freelance photographer Sarah Isaacs from the CBD is living proof of this – she dedicates her work to assist two non-profit organisations (NPOs) working with vulnerable girls. Sarah and fellow photographer, Anna Lusty, are currently exhibiting their work at Cameraland in the CBD in an exhibition entitled “Female Empowerment”. The two women photographed the work done by Girl Pride in Masiphumelele and Girl Impact in Khayelitsha. The exhibition officially opened on Wednesday 14 August and has seen patrons walking in and admiring their photographs. Sarah says the two NPOs are very close to her heart as they rep-
resent what she stands for – the empowerment of women. The NPOs work with underprivileged girls, equipping them with life skills and independence. The exhibition portrays the lives of these young girls – aged between eight and 19. She says they are wonderful individuals, brimming with confidence and hope. “Despite their circumstances they have the courage to seek help and work towards becoming better people,” Sarah says. She hopes the public will support and help the two NPOs in their quest to uplift women. Describing her work and love for photography, Sarah says it gives her fulfilment, knowing that she is visually narrating stories of women in today’s society. She says a photo speaks “a million words”. V For more information about Sarah Isaacs’ work, visit sarahisaacsphotography.com.
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INVITATION TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO HEALTH FACILITY BOARDS The term of office of many health facility boards at hospitals (“Boards”) is expiring. New Board members will need to be nominated in terms of the Western Cape Health Facility Boards and Committees Act, 4 of 2016 and Regulations (PN 219/2017). The Provincial Minister of Health therefore invites community bodies to nominate persons to serve on the Boards of the hospitals listed below. In accordance with section 5(1) of the Act, the Provincial Minister must appoint no less than eight but no more than fourteen members to a Board, including: a) Persons representing a community or communities served by the health facility; b) At least one person with technical expertise in business, law, finance, accounting or some other area relevant to the functions of the Board; c) The head of the hospital; d) At least one person representing the clinical staff of the relevant hospital, nominated by the clinical staff of said hospital; e) At least one person representing the non-clinical staff of the relevant hospital, nominated by the non-clinical staff of said hospital; and f) In the case of a hospital where health professionals are trained, at least one person representing academic interests and nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of the relevant university. Please note that the following hospitals require a full complement of members: • • • • • • • • •
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Khayelitsha Hospital Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre Tygerberg Hospital Alexandra Psychiatric Hospital Metro TB Complex False bay Hospital Groote Schuur Hospital Helderberg Hospital Karl Bremer Hospital
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Mitchells Plain Hospital Mowbray Maternity Hospital New Somerset Hospital Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Stikland Psychiatric Hospital Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital Wesfleur Hospital Eerste River Hospital Victoria Hospital Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital
all nominees the following information is required: A nomination form indicating the name, address and signature of the person making the nomination; The name of the hospital for which the nomination is made; The full name and address of the nominee; A signed copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae; The motivation for considering the nominee as a suitable member of the Board; A declaration by the nominee of his or her willingness to be a member of the Board. In addition to the above, in terms of section 5(1)(a) of the Act, i.e. for community representatives, the following information must accompany the nominations: The full name and address of the community body nominating the candidate and a copy of its constitution or other founding document; An indication whether the nominee is a member of the nominating body and, if so, the length of the nominee’s membership, and if the nominee is not a member, why the body nominates that person.
Community bodies making nominations and nominees must please take note of the following: • The Provincial Minister of Health will appoint members of the Boards. • The position of a Board member is a voluntary one with no remuneration attached to it. • Board members may however be reimbursed by the Board for certain travelling and subsistence expenses incurred. Nomination forms may be obtained from and delivered to: Ms Lucretia Cloete Metro Health Services Ground floor, Bellville Health Park (on the premises of Karl Bremer Hospital, Bellville) Tel: 021 815 8668 E-Mail: Lucretia.Cloete@westerncape.gov.za The closing date for all nominations is 27 September 2019.
Small step towards affordable housing Six years later, the City of Cape Town has approved the rezoning application of the Salt River Market site by Communicare, a social housing organisation. Anthea Houston, chief executive officer of Communicare, says this is a small step towards addressing the huge backlog of affordable housing for residents of Cape Town. Communicare made an application in 2013 in response to the need for housing development in the city. In a statement, Houston says the approval of the rezoning paves the way for a groundbreaking mixed-use development at the Salt River Market site. On completion, the project hopes to alleviate the need for affordable housing located close to the central business district. “The proposed development will make a difference to everyone,” says Houston. This development will integrate social housing with gap housing, recreational areas and economic activity in the form of retail stores and informal trading. It will see the surroundings transformed into a safer, vibrant public space, providing improved access to the Salt River station. The plan is aligned with the City’s Table Bay district plan, which earmarks the Salt River Market and surrounding area for mixed-use development. However, according to a statement, the built form of the landmark Salt River hall will be preserved. “The brief the City gave Communicare then and the development we subsequently proposed supports the Cape Town municipal spatial development framework by intensifying residential density and development inside the existing built footprint of the City,” a statement reads. This approach is believed to allow the local authority to utilise the existing infrastructure in Salt River, reducing pressure on its spending.
CRIME WRAP V Woodstock: Woodstock police arrested four suspects for possession of drugs at Victoria Road on Sunday 18 August. According to a police statement the suspects were driving towards Salt River when officers stopped them. They were allegedly found with 75 mandrax tablets. V Woodstock: A joint effort by the local law enforcement agencies helped to recover a stolen car outside the hospital-turnedhome, Cissie Gool House, on Saturday 17 August at around 02:30. According to a police statement, the suspect is one of the occupants at the hospital. He abandoned the car upon realising that the patrollers were looking for him. The stolen car was then removed from the spot. Warrant Officer Hilton Malila, Woodstock police spokesperson says the involved officers and all law enforcement was commended for the job well done. These were the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement officers, Salt River Neighbourhood Watch and U-Watch. V Observatory: Woodstock police arrested a 20-year-old man for robbery in the Main Road in Observatory on Friday 16 August at 18:00. The suspect had allegedly robbed his victim of a laptop and important documents at knife point in Rochester Road. The suspect was found in a taxi with the stolen items. “Officers stopped a taxi and recovered the laptop bag, containing a laptop and sensitive personal information, in the possession of a young man. The man was pointed out by the victim,” says Warrant Officer Hilton Malila, spokesperson for Woodstock police.
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n his second tour of South Africa, Shane Baker from New York once again joins Caely-Jo Levy to delight audiences with an evening of Life, Love and Laughter X the Yiddish Way at the Labia Theatre. Shane and Caely-Jo make Yiddish accessible to a whole new generation, while feeding into the nostalgia of those who love to hear it nog a mol (once more). Shane Baker Shane is the best-loved Episcopalian on the Yiddish stage today. His translation of Waiting for Godot, of which The New Yorker said “Beckett’s play, originally produced in French, may finally have found its mother tongue”, has been staged Off-Broadway theatre and internationally with Baker in the role of Vladimir.
The New York tion based in New York. Times writes: “If it Caely-Jo rediscovered her walks like a Jew, Jewish identity through Yidtalks like a Jew dish song. Her appearance in and acts like a Jew, the annual Yiddish Song Festiit’s probably Shane val in Cape Town awoke a powBaker, the goy erful yearning to reach back to from Kansas City. the rich yerushe (inheritance) A character of this treasure chest of memostraight out of a ries. Woody Allen film For her, sharing her new...” found appreciation for her culShane is known Caely-Jo Levy tural heritage, yiddishkeit, with across the world as her own generation is paraan actor, comedian, magician, and all- mount. round entertainer. The show will take place at the Labia TheIn addition to acting, translating, and atre on Sunday 1 September at 19:00. Tickets adapting works for the Yiddish stage, the are R150. Proceeds will go to the Cape Jewmulti-talented Shane also serves as director ish Seniors Association. of the Congress for Jewish Culture, a Yid- V Tickets are available through Webtickets or dish publishing and educational organisa- 021 434 9691.
Win movie tickets Another great movie to open at SterKinekor Cavendish Cine Prestige is Angel has fallen. Secret service agent, Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the president and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. The film officially opened on Friday 23 August at Cavendish Cine Prestige
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Have a laugh with the big five Five of South Africa’s funniest and best-known comedians will be performing together in The Big 5 Comedy Show on Saturday 2 November at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. The big names of local standup comedy will be bringing the house down when the show is back in Cape Town for one night only. Don’t miss the opportunity to see John Vlismas and Schalk Bezuidenhout faceoff with Stuart Taylor; and hear Tats Nkonzo and Jason Goliath roar in this hilarious show.
Collectively these comics have some of the most impressive resumes – from appearing on local and international TV shows and starring in movies, to performing comedy shows at festivals and theatres across the globe. The show also features DJ Ready D who creates an electric atmosphere with his scratching and mixing skills. Tickets are available from Computicket starting from R180. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. The show is rated PG 16.
Jason Goliath, Tats Nkonzo, John Vlismas, Stuart Taylor and Schalk Bezuidenhout.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL, OBSERVATORY
CLEANER (2 POSTS) REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING AND MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE Requirement: Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy. 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.
Enock Alu is portrayed in the documentary, Buddha in Africa.
Award-winning ‘Buddha in Africa’ coming to local screens The multi-award-winning documentary Buddha in Africa is coming to Cape Town at the end of August. The documentary portrays the life of Enock Alu, a Malawian teenager who grew up in a Chinese Buddhist orphanage and feels torn between his African roots and Chinese upbringing. The documentary will be screened at the following venues: . The Documentary Filmmakers Association (DFA) will screen the film at its docLOVE event at the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education, in Mowbray on Thursday 29 August at 18:00. Those interested in documentaries as well as learning more about the DFA are encouraged attend. Entrance is
free. . Another DocLOVE event will take place at the Bertha Movie House at Isivivana Centre, Mzala Street in Khayelitsha on Wednesday 4 September at 18:00. Entrance is free. The documentary is directed by KwaZulu-Natal filmmaker Nicole Schafer. It scooped the Best SA Documentary Award at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) in July which automatically qualifies it for a consideration for Oscar nomination. V For more information on the Tshisimani Centre screening, email mikiinthecity@gmail.com or theresa@steps.co.za. V For more information on the Bertha Movie House Screening, visit isivivanacentre.org.za or the Facebook page: Bertha Movie House.
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 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MS N MBILINI, TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X4, OBSERVATORY 7935.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CVs will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.
The Department of Health is guided by the Closing Date: principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and 20 September 2019 an indication in this regard will be appreciated. 137556 PP WOODSTOCK MAITLAND www.thecandocom-
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Civic reps, Safety at malls must activists can be part be addressed of solution A
persistent challenge for Peninsula baboon management is that civic reps misunderstand their role in the humanbaboon conflict. They need to focus on improving education within their communities so that the urban landscape is less attractive to baboons and to relay challenges caused by people and persistent raiding in their suburbs to the Baboon Technical Team (BTT) who will then inform the service provider for the City of Cape Town which will hopefully provide relief. The service provider, Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS) follows the management guidelines which are drawn up together with civic reps, researchers, conservation authorities and other municipal bodies. These guidelines are then approved by CapeNature and a permit is issued to the service provider for the City of Cape Town – currently HWS. HWS then carries out its daily duties within the approved guidelines. Euthanising a baboon is a last but nevertheless legal resort to protect ratepayers from damage and health risks associated with a raiding baboon and does not require approval by any civic organisation nor prior informing of civic reps. Activists suggest that these killings are the mainstay of the current management when in fact they are the exceptions with most baboons being successfully managed by non-lethal means. Only when these non-lethal means fail repeatedly and after having ensured that the causes of the raiding have been mitigated as far as is possible within the existing laws, in addition to educating the public in the affected area, is an animal considered for lethal management. When the public was previously informed before a lethal management decision there were attempts to thwart the capture and transport of these baboons which had negative impacts on the welfare of the baboons, the service providers employees and other road users. It further caused serious emotional damage to the service provider staff, most of which are biologists and chose a career to help wildlife not kill it. So being harassed by the public, abused by them and having them interfere with what is already the worst part of their job is really unhelpful. Civic reps and activists can be part of the solution by educating their ratepayers with the relevant facts that they will glean from biannual meetings with the BTT. Should they seek to exceed their mandate (like demand information on daily management decisions that are approved and legal) and fail to realise their mandate (be educated and then educate the public) then one would hope they would be replaced. You as a ratepayer have the right to engage with your rep on such matters and to raise any inconsistencies or inaccuracies that you feel are being presented in the media. . University of Cape Town Professor Justin O’ Riain is also associated with the Institute of Communities and Wildlife Africa.
The dramatic increase in the number of armed robberies taking place at various shopping centres and malls across the Western Cape is quite concerning. Even more concerning is the number of malls being targeted more frequently than others. However, the most worrisome aspect of these robberies is the fact that some of these malls have shown an utter and complete disdain towards their loyal clients and shoppers. By failing to dramatically increase the number of security personnel, these malls are demonstrating their lack of concern in terms of our people’s safety. Event organisers have to comply with stringent conditions before they are granted permits to host events across the city. One of these stringent requirements includes the appointment of one security officer for every one hundred patrons through our doors. Why on earth would the authorities not impose similar requirements on shopping malls, which obviously generate much more money on a much more frequent basis, than event organisers do? I am horrified to see how the lack of security staff at most of these shopping centres where tenants are paying massive rentals to the owners of these malls. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know that better visibility in terms of security staff would make these criminals think twice about targeting your properties and your tenants. I suggest that shoppers start shopping around for other malls to support if mall owners continue with their stingy approach when it comes to our people’s safety. Spending your money shouldn’t become a matter of life and death, which at present it has become as many of these malls are clearly soft targets for criminals, and the staff and shoppers will be the ultimate victims. ROZARIO BROWN, Mitchell’s Plain
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‘We have to be sensible about our approach’ On Tuesday 13 August president Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Amendment Act into law. My department, having aligned itself to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Brasilia Declaration to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2020, will therefore, support any sensible initiative aimed at achieving this goal. I, therefore, support the strategic intent behind the development of the Aarto Act. However, I have serious concerns regarding the readiness of the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) to implement the Aarto Act. The lack of readiness was apparent when the Aarto Act was piloted in Johannesburg and Tshwane. While I understand that a proclamation still has to be signed by the president before it is implemented in the Western Cape, I am concerned that the premature
implementation of the Aarto Act will have an effect contrary to what is intended. If the RTIA and municipalities are not ready to implement the Aarto Act, it is more likely to lead to a break-down of law on our roads. Furthermore, the idea of creating a central Appeals Tribunal to deal with all appeals relating to fines is ludicrous and unworkable. The City of Cape Town alone issued more than two million fines in 2016. If a small proportion of fines issued around the country are taken on appeal, it would paralyse the system and provide lawless road users with means to escape accountability. Over the coming days, I will be taking up my concerns with my national and local colleagues before deciding on how to proceed. BONGINKOSI MADIKIZELA, MEC Transport and Public Works
Beware of this treacherous crossing I feel the need to bring this unpleasant incident and the traumatic experience I endured at the Steenberg Railway crossing to the attention of the entire community. The railway booms and lights have been faulty for months. My office is situated on the Main Road side of Military Road. On Thursday 15 August the traffic was congested from the railway crossing, right up to Main Road, on both sides of the crossing all day. I delayed going home hoping that the traffic congestion would abate. I eventually left the office just after 18:00. When I arrived at the crossing the lights were flashing, the booms were up and cars were driving over the railway line in both directions. As I attempted to cross slowly, the booms immediately dropped on the roof of my car (a very small Hyundai i10). I reversed thinking a train was approaching, and the boom rolled off the
roof of my car and landed in front, on top of the wipers. I got out of my car and lifted the booms from my car. I was delighted that it was so light (being aluminium) which I did not know at the time. What perturbed me is that there were no security members monitoring the crossing but there was a group of about seven plus security members standing at the end of the station. Not one of them attempted to come to my assistance. I am a senior citizen and the reality of what happened and what could have been, hit home later. I will be contacting the technical department of Prasa to report this incident. I wish to warn other motorists of this horrific experience and to be aware of this treacherous crossing. BERYL MILLER Email
How many spills have we had in the vlei this year? Residents of Marina Da Gama have received yet another alert regarding a sewage spill into the vlei. I have the impression that this must be the fifth or sixth sewage spill since the beginning of May. I might be losing count and the figure could have mounted still further. For clarification how many spills have we had this year? I have not heard why this has been happening so frequently. Oscar Wilde flippantly once said that it was unfortunate to lose one parent, but to lose two seemed like careless. So there are questions that needs to be addressed to the people on the Vlei: . Why has this been repeatedly happening, . Has there been carelessness involved? . Is this a reticulation problem? . Is it that maintenance has not been regularly performed? Whatever the reason, something that has been happening so frequently and has been allowed to happen, it must now stop. The number of times I have looked into our section of the canal and seen the green clumps and immediately identified the thick mat floating in front of us. It has now happened so often that we recognise this at a glance. As a result, the major question arises: Are we in the process of turning the vlei and our canals into a cesspool?
If there is a possibility of this happening I cannot believe that we (and the people who use the vlei) will accept this with equanimity. It cannot be that this is as a result of our recent good rainfall as this used to be a regular winter occurrence. Or have the droughts in the past few been the cause of complacency? We cannot repeatedly say to people: “You use the vlei for outdoor activities at your own risk.” The council cannot proclaim that this
is an area available for outdoor activities with one breath, and then tell us that the very waters that make up the amenity are unsafe for the people of Cape Town to use. I request that our ward councillor investigate this matter and report back to us as soon as possible. We cannot be fobbed off with platitudes any longer. Our health and our livelihoods are at risk. ROSS DEVENISH Email
Aimee Kuhl responds
north of the vlei has been signed. The failing of this pump station was a major contributor to the recurring overflow of sewage into the estuary. In addition to this, an education campaign around illegal dumping of liquids and waste into the canals will commence, while the department of environmental management is exploring the establishment of catchment tanks to be able to redirect sewage in the case of a spill. The department has also consistently applied innovative measures such as enzymes to help break down foreign nutrients for incident management and recently had a drone taking images to find the origins of a spill in the Marina. I can confidently say that the City is doing everything in its power to keep this natural asset healthy. Being located in a densely populated urban space, it will take a joint effort between citizens and government to protect.
Ward 62 councillor Aimee Kuhl reponds: Zandvlei is under increasing pressure from the surrounding area. Illegal dumping into canals that feed into the estuary and increased residential developments with affiliated infrastructure demands are but two examples. To ensure we protect this estuary, which is of value to many citizens, a multidisciplinary team across departments has been created. This team, consisting of high-level management for reticulation, wastewater management and environmental conservation, met with Mayco member Xanthea Limberg and myself at the beginning of the month. At this meeting both preventative and reactive measures to deal with the challenges were discussed. A contract for a multi-million upgrade of a pump station and sewage main to the
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n May 5, last year a stray bullet hit Nathaniel Hendricks (14). A day later, the Tafelsig learner was pronounced brain dead. “I just went blank when the doctor told me,” says his mother, Natasha. After speaking to her pastor, she decided to donate her son’s organs, saving five other lives. One of the children he saved was a seven-year-old boy. “Nathaniel’s heart went to a little boy. I was told he had been confined to his bed for most of his life. I had the joy of seeing Nathaniel run around for 14 years. I wanted his mommy to experience the same joy,” she says. On Friday 23 August Natasha
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he 51st annual Peninsula School Feeding Association (PFSA) Blisters for Bread walk took place in Cape Town on Sunday 25 August. This fundraising initiative has allowed for kids from impoverished schools in the greater Cape Town area to be fed two meals – breakfast and lunch – each day for an entire calendar year. One entry of R60 allows the PFSA to feed 67 kids for an entire day, as a result, R630 000 was raised during this year’s event. Charles Grey, fundraising manager for PFSA, is very happy with the turnout and believes that most of the work that was done in the build-up to the event by all stakeholders, sponsors and key partnerships have led to this event’s success. “We are very delighted with the turnout and believe that it could not have been possible without any of the participants and all our main sponsors and key partners. There is so much that the PFSA can accomplish with the funds raised and with this year’s success we are able to feed at least 1 400 kids
breakfast and lunch for an entire calendar year,” says Grey. The participants were entertained by local musicians, SA Idols winner Paxton Fielies and Sama nominee Jarrad Ricketts. This was done in the form of a free concert after the walk. “In my opinion, I think that this year was the best entertainment we’ve had purely because these two artists were so young and could relate with the kids who are PFSA’s main focus. We have had some challenges with registration and the online entry forms, which we will hope to improve ahead of next year’s event,” adds Grey. Sponsors and partners include People’s Post, TygerBurger, Lucky Star, Sasko and Heart FM. “There is so many organisations and stakeholders that we need to say thank you. The support PFSA has received is overwhelming and we are truly grateful for every contribution, in any form.” Here are a few memorable snaps from the day:
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Daniel Neuberger of Herzlia High (left) scores against Islamia College’s goalkeeper Laa-iq Laatoe, during the interfaith sports day on Sunday 25 August. The day also comprised of netball, chess and debating held at the premises of Herzlia in Vredehoek. Herzlia won the u.19 soccer game 2-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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he eighth annual interfaith sport day between Bishops, Herzlia High School, Islamia College and Springfield Convent took place at the Van Riebeeck sport fields in Vredehoek on Sunday 25 August. “It originated in 2012, where our sports outsource, our soccer coach thought it was a good idea for this little town in Cape Town to showcase to the world that the Christians, Jews and Muslims can come together in harmony,” says systemic head of sport at United Herzlia schools, Tina Brenzel. Initiated as an annual soccer match by Liam Shirley, who coached at both Herzlia and Islamia, the day expanded to include more schools and more codes, which include netball, chess and debating.
“Despite what I have heard and read in the papers about the differences between the two faiths, what surprised me the most was how similar the two sets of boys I was coaching were. What I decided to do was to try and show the children and parents how an outsider might see the two sets of children, despite the fact that they looked a little bit different and spoke a little bit differently, they were all football-mad,” says Shirley. Ebrahim Moerat, sport director at Islamia College says the interfaith tournament spoke to their strategies, especially its expansion to include other codes, and incorporating girls. “We’ve shown this year that there is a lot of potential in the tournament. It is played in a friendly spirit in honour of a learner who has passed on who represented two of the schools,” says Moerat.
The teams played each other in a soccer match every year until the passing of Rohan Bloom. He had been a learner at both Herzlia and then Bishops before he sadly succumbed to a Ewing sarcoma, a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue, in 2016. “Following his passing, I spoke to his father and that’s when we decided to ask Bishops to join it,” adds Shirley. Rod Bloom established the Rohan Bloom Foundation after his son’s passing, explaining that he never wanted his son to become a cancer statistic and looked for a way to honour his legacy. “What I experienced when he was ill, was that there wasn’t a specialised children’s hospice in Cape Town. There was not a place for children who are terminally ill to pass with dignity, which went for the families as well,” says Bloom.
He then approached Paedspal, who is a public-private partnership programme who provide paediatric palliative care to children in the Western Cape. Bloom says that while Paedspal currently offers an outpatient facility where they look after children with chronic illnesses and terminal children, there is no inpatient facility. He hopes that funds will be raised in creating an inpatient facility of this nature, which will then be called Rohan House. Bloom is overwhelmed by the response of the schools in the growth of the interfaith tournament. “It is unbelievable. I remember when you were younger you looked forward to your birthday and you had that day, remember how you felt. It is a special day, which is how I feel, it’s (like) my birthday. It just means so much to me, I feel Rowan’s presence here,” he says.