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Dancing dogs The public is urged to support the eighth annual Dancers Love Dogs fundraising show at the Artscape theatre in the CBD on Saturday 5 October at 19:30. This will see dancers collaborating for mass sterilisation of animals in need in Cape Town. Dancers will be joined by four dogs on the stage during the show. Tickets cost R300 per person. PHOTO: INGRID OWEN
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Residents slam development NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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aitland residents expressed their frustration over a planned Kensington Road housing development at a community meeting held on Wednesday 28 August. The Abdullah Haroon Learning Centre on Coronation Road was packed to the rafters
as residents gathered to discuss the proposed plans. A number of concerns were raised including the need for housing for the poor, the impact of low-cost housing on the property value of existing homes, the impact of traffic, the possible loss of views, the lack of infrastructure to serve the growing population; and the social ills that “usually accompanies” low-cost housing.
Many said they first learned of the plans after reading an article (“Kensington Road earmarked for housing”, 20 August 2019) in the People’s Post. Abduragmaan Ernstzen, a resident, said the matter had last been discussed at an engagement with the City of Cape Town in 2016. He said residents had objected to the development back then. Claims were made that the City, along
with Helen Jacobs, councillor for Ward 56, had turned a blind eye and carried on. Residents suggested the City should look at alternative areas in Kensignton and Factreton better suited to developments like these. Ideas to consider the remaining piece of land for the upliftment of the community or to provide housing for Maitland backyarders were also raised. V To page 2.
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STUDIES
Applications open for study support T
he City of Cape Town encourages Grade 12 learners and students who are pursuing studies in expert fields such as accounting, nursing, engineering, information and systems technology; business sciences and sustainable energy engineering to apply for financial support. The assistance is offered for studies in 2020, and those interested should apply by 19 September this year. The City is offering financial support to aspiring and existing students who are residing in the greater Cape Metropolitan area. The support is for full-time studies. All applicants need to be registered; and
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must pursue further studies towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or diploma in one of the approved City scarce skills fields of study for 2020. The City will consider applications for studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT); University of Cape Town (UCT); University of the Western Cape (UWC); and the University of Stellenbosch (US). “The City is committed to offering growth and development opportunities to our young residents. The financial support is pivotal for those who cannot fulfil their full potential because they simply do not have the means to support themselves and pay for further education and training,” said the Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle. She added that the ultimate aim of financing students is to allow them to improve their lives. “The academic financial support we offer to young residents and City staff is key to the City’s skills and development programme. Other opportunities include job shadowing, graduate internship programmes, learnerships and apprenticeships, as well as skills development programmes.”
The City’s long-term strategy determines what type of expertise are needed to promote and develop residents and their own personnel. One of the considerations has been to equip the municipality with the necessary skills to use 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) technologies in the future. Each year, the City awards external financial support to approximately 50 applicants for formal studies in areas that have been identified by the City’s directorates. Apart from catering to the technological demands of the future, it is essential that the City also invests in expertise which provides the essential basic services that maintain a well-run and healthy city. Therefore, residents with knowledge of and skills in nursing, contract management, fleet management, accounting, as well as library and information science will remain in demand. The application and documentation can be found at any of the City’s libraries or at the City’s human resource employment counters at the Civic Centre, Brackenfell, Helderberg, South Peninsula, Bellville, or Parow municipal offices. Submit the application by sending an email to corporate.bursaryoffice@capetown.gov.za, or drop it at
one of the venues listed. The closing date for all applications is Thursday 19 September. Below is a list of the qualifications the City will be offering financial support for in 2020: . BCom management accounting; . BCom accounting; . Chartered institute of management accountants’ qualifications (CIMA); . Accounting (CA and cost management); . Contract management (design and implementation); . Fleet management; . Nursing (medical specialist); . Industrial engineering; . B degree in library and information science; . Postgraduate diploma in library and information science; . BSc computer science; . BSc electrical engineering; . BSc industrial engineering; . MSc data science; . MSc sustainable energy engineering; . B business science; . Information and systems technology. V For further information visit the City of Cape Town website: www.capetown.gov.za/careers or hrservicedesk@capetown.gov.za, or call the City’s human resources service desk on 086 010 3089 (option 6).
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The show is a collective showcase of talented kids across diverse backgrounds, performing in unison on one stage.
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Zip Zap’s final rendition in the Dome The Salt River-based Zip Zap Academy’s The Greatest Little Circus Show returns to the stage at the Dome in the CBD on Saturday 5 October, following their successful two-day-long show. According to the organisers, the previous show which took place on Saturday 24
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and Sunday 25 August was sold-out (“Kids to shine in circus”, People’s Post, 6 August). Now organisers want to host a final rendition of the show. Organisers say the show will be filled with colour, fanfare, high-energy and extraordinary talent and is guaranteed to
mesmerise audiences of all ages. The Greatest Little Circus Show was inspired by the movie, The Greatest Showman, and is directed and choreographed by Christine Chapman, a professional performer. V Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za
FROM PAGE 1 Residents said they have seen the negative impact similar developments by private developers have had on communities. They said the new flat tenants, who usually weren’t from Maitland, brought with them social ills such as drugs, littering and crime. Charne Burger, a resident, called for unity. She said it was up to residents to ensure their voices were heard at every project meeting to be held moving forward. Faiek Fredericks said they are slowly losing their community to outsiders and the City has failed to consider ratepayers. He said something needed to be done. He warned that opposing projects like this could carry a high emotional and financial cost as legal steps may have to be considered. Amanda Samie said other communities
like Bo-Kaap have succeeded in halting projects like these and they would consider seeking advice from these community leaders to ensure proper steps were taken. Residents are expected to show their commitment to opposing the development plan at a public meeting to be held at Maitland Resource Centre on Thursday 5 September at 19:00. City officials and residents from the Sixth Avenue squatter camp are expected to attend the upcoming meeting. Residents expressed their disappointment at Jacobs’s absence from the meeting held on Wednesday. Jacobs previously confirmed she was aware of the community members’ concerns and promised she would engage with them. She did not respond to questions on her absenteeism.
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FACTRETON
A mother goes the extra mile NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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aving witnessed the struggles faced by the youth in her community, single mother Mary Chirambo from Factreton wants to lead by example. She says the community is plagued by unemployment. Due to financial constraints, parents are struggling to meet the needs of their children. After leaving her job at a local factory for health reasons, Chirambo decided to open a business that rents out office decor. In January, she turned her veranda into a storeroom and began to offer comfortable couches and a pool table for hire. The business is slowly starting to thrive. Chirambo says she is no longer young, nor physically fit. She says she won’t be able to be hands-on for long but she wants to create a legacy. Once her business makes a profit, she hopes to create jobs for youth in the community. She is also hosting a fundraising event to raise money for her son and her neighbour’s son to attend their matric ball. As a mother of four children, aged 12 to 23, Chirambo says she cannot afford to pay all the costs of the matric ball but she does
Mary Chirambo says her community is plagued by unemployment. She recently started a business. In time, she hopes her business will offer job opportunities for the youth. PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU
Finalists for Elders Awards announced
A dream come true for Langa cricketer NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku An aspiring cricket player from Kensington High School represented the province in the u.16 squad last week. Siseko Sobekwa, originally from Langa is a batsman for the Western Province cricket team. He was selected during the play-offs held in Pietermaritzburg in July and has recently scooped a Standard Bank Regional Performance Centre (RPC) Player of the Year Award. “I never expected it, it came as a shock and it is a wake-up call that I must take cricket seriously,” said Siseko. His friends introduced him to cricket in 2017 and he juggled between cricket and hockey, “but cricket is more fun,” he says. Siseko said when the doors started opening up for him, he began to do more research and realised cricket has more opportunities than hockey. He also wants to balance playing professionally and his academics.
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“A lot can happen in sport, I want to take it one step at a time even though I would like to take it as a career,” he said. He wants to become a qualified paramedic after matric. Siseko said being part of the national team is not only an achievement to him, but the community of Langa and Kensington too. He hopes to be an inspiration for many youths. “It is very rare to have someone from an impoverished community such as Langa to achieve their dreams at a young age. Even to me, this was my dream, but I never expected it to come so early. So, I want everyone to know that with dedication and hard work all is possible,” said Siseko. He left on Wednesday 28 August and returned on Sunday 1 September. Hazel Manuels, principal for Kensington High School said the school is very proud of Siseko. “I recently found out about his talent and we supported him right away. We want to see him achieve even more.”
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not want to deprive her son of the memorable experience. Her eldest daughter, who matriculated last year, could not afford to study further and is unemployed. All household costs fall on Chirambo’s shoulders. She came up with the idea to ask the community for assistance by holding the event. Her neighbour asked her to help her son too. “I know what it is like to want the best for your child but not to be able to provide. I could not say no,” she says. The fundraiser, a music show with live performances by local artists, will take place on Saturday 7 September at Bikes Club in Kensington. Her outreach work does not stop there. She also prepares a pot of soup once a month which she serves to the needy outside her home on Albacore Street. “I do what I can to help others,” she says. Chirambo says she wants young people to know it is okay to ask for help when you need it and to take the first step towards fulfilling their dreams. She hopes her hard work to make things happen, not just for her family but also for others, will inspire the youth, including her son, to do more. V Entry costs R40 per person. For more information, call 074 695 2630.
The finalists for this year’s Community Champions Elders awards, presented by People’s Post, TygerBurger and City Vision in partnership with Spec-Savers, have been selected. They are:
Category 70-80 years . Danny Brown from Elsies River; . Daniël and Minnie Hoorn (joint finalists) from Capricorn; and . Lydia Nogaga from Masiphumelele.
Siseko Sobekwa.
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Guests listen attentively as speakers delivered informative speeches at the Great Talk event in Woodstock. UCT alumni and arts curator, Nkule Mabaso was a guest speaker.
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Art takes centre stage NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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bout 50 patrons recently gathered at the Greatmore studios for this year’s annual Great Talk event. Themed “The stronger we become”, the talk focussed on the role of art in South Africa. As part of the talk, experts on certain topics are invited to share ideas focussing on topics within the national and international arts and culture spectrum. This year’s event was held on Thursday 15 August. Damien Buckton, Greatmore spokesperson, says the speakers tackled difficult questions about land, displacement and mobility, this year. Nomusa Makhubu from the University of Cape Town, one of the speakers, added that the topic illustrates the South African pavil-
ion focusing on the disillusionment of the post-1994 era. She says it is crucial to speak openly about these topics, to educate each other. “With rising social unrest, protests, and social movements, South Africans are compelled to look back at our unforgiving history and look at ourselves. “Faced with retribution in the moment of our retrospection and introspection, we are immersed in the contradictions of contemporary life,” says Makhubu. She says South Africans are navigating globally entangled, racially-defined, socioeconomic issues which require “resilience and resistance” from the citizens. Makhubu spoke about the work on display at the studio, saying the three artists, Mawande Ka Zanzile, Dineo Seshee Bopape and Tracey Rose pose critical questions about human dignity, knowledge and pow-
er, loss and displacement. “We are experiencing a change in global politics, as the world seems to become more conservative, more localist. In this spatiotemporal fix, we look back at the impact that previous policies have on our present and futures and uncover the sense of global nihilism,” Makhubu says. She says they enjoyed working on the exhibition despite the limited time they had to put everything together. They had two months to put the exhibition together “so it was exhilarating but not without its challenges.” With the talk taking place during Women’s Month, Makhubu reminded guests that women are, and have always been, influential. “Historically, they have been leaders of matriarchal societies and have been politically organised against injustice. Today they continue to do so,” she says.
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Primary School in Maitland received computers to the value of R215 000 from the South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT). The trust officially handed over 41 computers which already have a server and e-learning software installed. Faried Boltman, SAMCT representative says it is vital that schools be sufficiently equipped to make the necessary transition to e-Learning. Pictured from left are Michelle le Roux (teacher), Faried Boltman (SAMCT representative), Anwar Allie (school principal) and seated learners are Randy Kabilu (left) and Faith Mulele (right). PHOTO: NOMZAMO YUKU
Dancers gear up for a performance with dogs NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Local dancers participating in the Dancers Love Dogs (DLD) show, taking place at the Artscape theatre in the CBD on Saturday 5 October, are training with their dogs. The dancers are determined to raise R450 000 by the end of the year, equivalent to the amount they raised last year. DLD is a non-profit organisation (NPO) and they work closely with NPOs that take care of sick and stray animals. They also run mass sterilisation programmes. They host the show annually and this year’s
event is the eighth performance, one of their biggest fundraising events of the year. Dancers come from different professional studios in Cape Town and share a love for animals. Unfortunately for those keen to see the dancing dogs, only four pooches can be accommodated on the stage. “It (the show) is honestly beautiful – many of the dogs have been rescued and the owners are trying to overcome the dogs’ insecurities with constant training and reassurance,” says Brigitte Reeve Taylor, founder of DLD. While the dancers and their dogs will be covering genres such as ballet, modern,
jazz, tap and hip-hop, comedian, Alan Committie, will be the master of ceremonies. “I honestly believe we all have a talent that we can use for a greater cause. We have all been designed for something greater than ourselves and our contribution to the world needs to have meaning,” says Reeve Taylor. She urges people to adopt at local shelters or to volunteer to walk the dogs. Alternatively one can drop off a bag of food or a blanket. V Tickets cost R300 per person and are available at https://bit.ly/2ZtuTiX. For more information visit the Dancers Love Dogs Facebook page.
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Learners learn more about hospitality
Women’s Day celebration hoped to inspire girls to see beyond their circumstances. From left are Lionel Jackson (Safe Schools) Zander Jones (Kensington High School) Terri-Lee Heuvel (Kensington High) and Helen Jacobs (ward councillor). PHOTO: NOMZAMO
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Initiative empowers girls NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku
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joint initiative by local organisations put female learners under one roof to transform their mindsets. Dubbed recoding for a successful mindset, the event was held at Kensington High School on Tuesday 27 August. It was organised by the Kensington police, in partnership with ward 56 councillor, Helen Jacobs, the Safe Schools Programme and the City of Cape Town’s recreational and parks department, as part of the Women’s Month celebrations.
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Learners from various schools in Kensington and Fatrecton attended the event. They also interacted with the speakers who focused on ways for girls to overcome life challenges and encouraged them to build a bright future for themselves. Kensington police spokesperson Sergeant Angeline Grill said they wanted to show learners that there was still hope despite all the social ills in the community. She said it is easy to tell the girls to have dreams but they need proper guidance to achieve them. Grill said initiatives such as this give the girls confidence to seek help from com-
munity leaders and other stakeholders. Jacobs hailed the event a success. She said it gave the girls a better understanding of the significance of Women’s Month. It also provided them with an opportunity to express themselves. She made no secret that the Kenfac community schools experienced a high dropout rate, with boys more vulnerable than girls, but added: “Girls drop out for various reasons including teenage pregnancy and substance abuse.” Jacobs said school drop-out destroys communities and such interventions will go a long way to change the trend.
A group of female learners from Sunderland Primary School got a glimpse of what the hospitality industry has to offer, last week. The learners visited The Queen Victoria Hotel at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday 29 August to learn more about the opportunities available to them. The visit was organised by the Table Bay Harbour police in partnership with their Kensington counterparts. Staff shared their stories with the 25 visiting learners and explained how they entered the industry and climbed the ladder. Madeleen Remic, resident manager at the hotel, said they could not turn a blind eye when Table Bay police station commander, Capt HD Heydenrych approached them with the idea. She said the request was in line with their Women’s Month celebrations and was pleased with learners’ curiosity. “We asked them about their knowledge of the jobs and anything else they liked in the hotel and they said they were impressed with the staff uniforms. “But it is not just about the uniform or the looks or being a chef; hotels do need financial officers, human resource officers and many other skills.” Remic told the learners about the industry’s growth opportunities. She said some people joined the hotel as cleaners and later became departmental managers. Learner, Keisha Adams described the event as an eye-opener for her. She said she thought hotels only needed cleaners, chefs and security staff. Fellow learner, Nabeaweya Ely said she learned a lot and thanked the organisers for the opportunity. Speaking on behalf of the organisers, spokesperson for Kensington police, Sgt Angeline Grill, the career day was part of the station’s continuous contribution to its communities, and uplifting the less privileged. Grill said since their community has been under the scourge of gang violence they wanted to give leaners a new experience; taking them to where they could relax.
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CITY
Backyarder services introduced T
he City of Cape Town attended the South African Human Rights Commission’s Backyarder Summit that was held on Thursday 29 August and welcomed the spotlight being placed on the plight and concerns of backyard dwellers that are often not eligible for government subsidised housing due to higher income earnings or their more youthful age. The recent backyarder protests in Cape Town have also highlighted the need for more affordable accommodation options in urban centres across South Africa. The growth of the occurrence of backyarders is directly proportional to the rapid urbanisation in Cape Town and across South Africa and the accommodation needs that exist for more affordable housing options located near urban centres. The City is doing much work on this but substantial partnerships between all government levels as well as the private sector are required. No one organisation or one level of government can take responsibility for increasing urbanisation, here in South Africa or in the rest of the world for that matter. . City’s backyarder programme started in 2014: It entails the provision of one-on-one water, refuse and electricity services to backyarders residing on council-owned property, such as rental units. . More than R850 million of the R4 billion mentioned has been earmarked over three years for upgrades to informal settlements and backyarder services. . Of this, R713 million has been earmarked for investment in backyarder service provision and the informal settlements upgrade programme. In addition, some R150 million is budgeted for the delivery of electricity services to backyard dwellers residing on council-owned property.
Backyarders congregate to discuss the challenges they face. Types of backyarders are those who live on City property; on private property or on invaded land, paying rent to the original illegal occupiers. For formal subsidy houses and affordable rental opportunities near urban centres, the budget over the next three financial years is just over R1.6 billion. However, the days of following one model of housing delivery are over. The City has said they cannot solely rely on Breaking New Ground (BNG) accommodation. They are looking towards affordable rental options, enhanced backyarder services provision and the upgrading of informal settlements. They hope to continue working towards reversing the legacy of apartheid spatial planning by promoting transport-oriented development. At the same time, they are working to-
wards creating affordable and inclusionary housing on well-located land close to public transport and job opportunities. In addition, they will be planing and catering for a wide range of income groupings to respond to the increased demands of urbanisation. The national conversation regarding housing delivery continues to move away from the primary and historic emphasis on the delivery of brick and mortar houses and towards the upgrading of informal settlements and bringing services to backyard dwellers. . Since 2014 the City’s informal settlements and backyarder department has installed 2 460 water and sanitation points to backyard dwellers on City rental property. The City plans to continue rolling out approximately 2 000 service points to backyard dwellers over the next three years. The Mu-
nicipal Finance Management Act determines that public money may not be used for enhancing private properties. Therefore, much work still needs to be done to see how backyarder services will be rolled out to those most vulnerable residents who are residing on private properties within the framework of the law. Urbanisation is not a municipal challenge alone, all tiers of government, the private sector and civic organisations, must work together and ensure that we are ahead of the curve with our plans to address rapid urbanisation. The City hopes to bring communities on board with the alternatives that there are on offer. This is also why they take a zero-tolerance approach to land invasions as any invasion of existing projects jeopardises their planned interventions.
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Plan well for finals W
ith a little over six weeks left before the 2019 Grade 12 learners start their final exams, here is a look at how best to strategise your time leading up to the exams. “Your approach to studying shouldn’t be random or haphazard at this stage, but should leverage the learnings from your prelim exams, to build on your strengths and to identify and address weaknesses,” says Nola Payne, head of faculty for information and communications technology at The Independent Institute of Education. “Prelims play an important role in finals preparation – beyond generating marks which contribute to your overall year-mark.” She says the act of sitting down in a similar environment and under similar conditions to final exams would have provided learners with valuable lessons about their performance under pressure. “In addition, prelim exams would have highlighted the important sections of your work, as well as potential areas where you may have gaps in your knowledge. So as your finals preparation starts, using insights gained during your prelims will provide useful information and structure which will allow you to organise your thoughts and integrate the lessons learnt for each subject,” she says. She gives the followings tips: Review prelim exam papers: Determining where you did well and where you went wrong during the penultimate matric exams can be a great confidence booster. Focusing on and mastering those sections of work which proved problematic during the prelims means that you are concentrating on material that is very likely to arise during the final exams, and for which you will now be well prepared when it does. Completing past exemplar papers It should by now be common knowledge for most matrics that completing past exam papers is one of the best and most efficient ways to prepare for exams. Applying what you have learned, you replicate the time constraints you’ll encounter during the actual exams, you get used to different formats of questions, and ultimately gain a more thorough insight into your work than what you would have achieved through simple reading and re-reading of textbooks. Learners attending upcoming open days at universities or private institutions can make use of the opportunity while there, to speak to student counsellors about accessing past papers available at the institution. Mapping questions asked to work covered in class and textbooks When revising – whether by reviewing classwork, textbooks, completing past papers or looking at prelim exam papers – take note of which questions are asked time and time again. There is an excellent chance these questions will be making their appearance in your own final exams, albeit potentially in a different format, so ensure that you pay extra attention to them. Highlight sections that are challenging If you constantly find yourself struggling with specific questions or sections of work, and if these consistently arose in previous papers, it is time to do the hard work and face down the challenge. Compile a document for each subject, summarising the hardest to conquer sections, and keep this close by at all times. Go back to it over again, and in two months time, you will be confident when faced with previously problematic work. Summarise sections you are comfortable with While work with which you feel more comfortable requires less of your focus, it is good to have a document summarising these sections as well, to reference in coming weeks. Focusing only on the hard stuff, without occasionally going back to the easier stuff, could lead to an out-of-sight, outof-mind situation. “Eight weeks is still a sufficient amount of time to get some decent revision and preparation done. Using this time optimally and strategically can bring about a substantial improvement in your results. But the key is to get going, and get going right now. While two months may feel like a long time, procrastinating for a day or two can have a snowball effect, and you may find yourself left with little time to do more than cramming,” says Payne. “But if you get started, today, on the steps above, you will be reaping the rewards of being confidently prepared when you step into the exam room in October.”
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Summit to address safety suggested My letter has reference to, “Safety at malls must be addressed” by community activist Rozario Brown, (People’s Post, 27 August). The brazen attacks and robberies of local jewellery stores at shopping centres is alarming and, gratefully, no loss of life during the incidents is a valuable consolation. After managing various shopping centres for a number of years, I agree with Brown that owners and property managers should not compromise
Citizens asked to comment The department of social development encourages the public to comment on the draft for the manufacturing of washable, reusable sanitary towels. The department is urging everyone to have their say on the Draft South African Standard. This standard covers the requirements and test methods for washable, reusable sanitary towels for external use. Furthermore, this standard does not apply to disposable sanitary towels. The introduction of such standards could be a gamechanger for the sanitary industry in SA because the consequences of inadequate menstrual management extends beyond the classroom to health, dignity, psycho-social well-being, employment, and participation in society. Focusing on a holistic approach to menstrual hygiene management will go a long way to providing an interventional edge in this field. SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), the technical committee responsible for the preparation of this standard has reached consensus that the draft should become a South African standard. The objective of the SABS standards division is to develop, promote and maintain South African national standards. This objective is incorporated in the Standards Act, 2008. To date, there has been no standard available for the manufacturing of washable and reusable sanitary towels. Yet, it remains one of the most economical, environmentally friendly and efficient modes of dealing with menstruation. Moreover, other African nations across the continent have taken the lead in this area of certifying reusable pads. In SA, a leading store is selling reusable products. Internationally, it is becoming more and more popular because of its health and environmental benefits. The draft document is now made available by way of public enquiry to all interested and affected parties for public comment, and to the technical committee members for record purposes. The closing date for public comment is Wednesday 25 September. SHARNA FERNANDAZ Minister for social development
security to reflect greater profit margins in respect of operational costs. Security has always been a priority operational cost during my management tenure, and a robust debate always prevailed when I had to convince my superiors that the security of tenants and customers was paramount. I suggest that a summit be held with all shopping centre stakeholders to tackle the increasing scourge of
attacks on jewellery stores in shopping malls, and a discerning strategy be implemented. I reiterate Brown’s words, “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 ultimate victims.” Shopping must be made safer. MARK KLEINSCHMIDT, Ward 60 councillor
False allegations against the trust Public participation – both formal and informal – has formed the very basis for the proposed development plans at the River Club by the Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust. Allegations that the Trust is trying to bypass the legal requirements for public participation relating to the proposed redevelopment of the site (“River Club project still waterlogged”, People’s Post, Tuesday 27 August) are completely unfounded and untrue. There are a number of legislated approval processes currently underway, including rezoning, heritage impact assessment and environmental approval processes, which we continue to observe and respect. These processes have also included extensive engagement with interested and affected groups and stakeholders, which have resulted in a number of amendments to the redevelopment proposal. And to give further meaning to our existing formal engagements, we have also had various meetings over the past three years, with a number of stakeholders, on how to memorialise the historical significance of the area and preserve and enhance the ecological environment. These have included discussions with the First Nations People’s and have been above what is prescribed by legislation. Currently, the property is severely degraded and under-utilised. The proposed redevelopment envisages a large portion of
the site being dedicated, safe recreational spaces that will be open to the public including viewing and seating areas along the clean, rehabilitated riverbank and enjoyment of the wetland and the Raapenberg Bird Sanctuary. There will be also running and cycling pathways throughout the development, an accessible private school and developer-subsidised inclusive housing for key workers delivering essential services to the surrounding communities. We are heartened that these engagements on the facts and benefits of the proposed redevelopment have increased support for the project from surrounding communities and interest groups. We are particularly pleased that representatives of the First Nations People’s Groups have agreed to be involved in the establishment and operation of the heritage and cultural centre that will memorialise and educate the public about past events on the site. The project presents many exciting opportunities for the people of the Western Cape, including creating jobs and stimulating small businesses in the area. We look forward to our continued interactions with all interested and affected groups and stakeholders over the next few weeks, while the prescribed development proposal processes are underway. JODY AUFRICHTIG Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust
Mayco member sets the record straight Contrary to what has been issued in the public sphere, the City of Cape Town’s Salt River Market site could deliver 850 affordable housing units, both Gap-market and social housing. The final number of units would be influenced by the development flexibility that is a characteristic of developments in general and that ultimately drives the design. To make statements to the contrary indicating that what is now planned for the site is less than the original and previous affordable housing proposals are simply untrue. This is because the original proposal had a design ratio of 35% affordable housing to 65% market housing. With much in-depth design development having happened since the original application, the latest approved ratio of affordable units proposed is, in fact, a better ratio of closer to 50% of affordable housing units to market-related units. The number of units proposed has never been changed because of the increased market valuation of this site. In fact, the design development process of this site has a far greater impact than any financial drivers would have. We are gaining great momentum after many years of hard work to get where we are. The City will continue to assess City-owned land, including suitable land in and near the Cape Town CBD and other urban centres to determine whether some of these properties could be developed for housing opportunities. Cape Town is a place for all. We are committed to inclusivity and will keep on exploring all possibilities to provide more
affordable housing opportunities for our residents. The Social Housing Act says social housing is a rental or co-operative housing option for households earning between R1 501 and R15 000 per month. Social housing projects are managed by accredited social housing institutions (SHIs). Social housing projects are developed on well-located, accessible land within areas that contribute to spatial, economic and social development. As with any rental contract, tenants formally enter into lease agreements with the landlord, being the SHI, and they are required to pay their monthly rentals. Social housing also assists those who do not necessarily qualify for a bond from a bank. It is a key mechanism to drive spatial transformation and to cater for the acute accommodation need in urban centres which have resulted from rapid urbanisation. Social housing is based on partnerships with the acknowledgment that local government alone and government in general, cannot satisfy the accommodation need in urban centres. Social housing is well maintained and managed with security and access control. If tenants do not adhere to their lease agreements, the responsible SHI will follow the necessary legal process. A prospective tenant’s willingness to pay for the accommodation is therefore of paramount importance. According to law, the City may discount City-owned property for certain purposes including social housing developments. MALUSI BOOI Mayco member for human settlements
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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLAND Tuesday, 3 September 2019
Heritage Month celebrated on stage As part of commemorating Heritage Month, composer Dr Thokozani Mhlambi revives old music compositions at The Kitchen in Woodstock on Tuesday 3 September from 10:00. The panel will be made up of various music experts. According to a statement, this aims to remind Africans of their ancient music composition and intel-
lectual excellence. It would raise awareness of and educate guests about the birth and journey that has been travelled by compositions of the past, while finding a place for them to be recognised and enjoyed in contemporary South Africa, and furthermore, Africa. This seeks to unearth, expose and honour African artistic heritage
that would be forgotten. “We had to retrieve the songs from the archives of various arts and culture institutions – some of which are named after the intellectual greats whom I humbly hope this project will fittingly honour and do justice to their compositional excellence,” says Mhlambi. Audiences will be treated to rendi-
tions from what Mhlambi terms “The Ntsikana Moment” which honours and is a revival of Xhosa prophet, Ntsikana’s music as well as music from Reuben Caluza’s 1920s ragtime, sung by University of KwaZulu Natal opera students. V Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za for R100 each and R60 per student or pensioner.
Thokozani Mhlambi
MUSIC EXCHANGE 2019
Putting money where the music is T
he love for music, not money, is usually what inspires musicians to pursue a career in music, but it remains a business. Nobody understands this better than Martin Myers, founder of the Music Exchange (#MEX19), South Africa’s only entertainment-economy-focused conference. “Our aim is to empower musicians so they can look after their rights associated with the craft they love. MEX connects them with all the right people who can give their ca-
reers a push. “It’s an opportunity to get to know all of the collecting agencies and the roles they play in the industry. They can also listen to the stories of and mix with like-minded people who share inspiration and advise. It is a chance to learn from one another.” The conference returns to Cape Town for the ninth time from 13 to 15 September at the Radisson Red Hotel at the V &A Waterfront. The theme of this year’s conference will be “rights”. Digital monetisation and understanding your rights, be it legal (including what a proper legal contract looks like and how to navigate the small claims court), or rights in the digital economy, all will be unpacked, demystified and opportunities exMEX chairperson Sipho Mabuse, Christian Wright of Abbey Road, and plored at MEX19. MEX convener Martin Meyers.
Myers says this is an ideal opportunity for established or ambitious young artists, publicists, producers, DJs, managers, venue owners, record labels and agencies to gain invaluable insight. “Key decision-makers of some of the most important music bodies in South Africa will attend this year conference,” he says. The Southern African Music Rights Organisation will be in attendance at MEX19, as well as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Africori, Yoel Kenan; Active Music Publishers chief executive officer John Fishlock; KFM station manager Steve Werner and advocate Barry Varkel, among others. Artists include Chad Saaiman, RJ Benjamin and MEX chairperson and the legend Sipho Mabuse. Booking agents and promoters Lesley Wells, Craig Parks and Lauren Parks will also be sharing their knowledge, along with community radio specialist Selwyn Bartlett. MEX19 will also welcome back longstanding partners Paul Bothner Music. Since its inception, Music Exchange has enjoyed support from some of the world’s biggest names in production, songwriting, composition, management, public relations,
digital strategy and live performance. After last year’s event, the chief operating officer (COO) of the Recording Industry of South Africa, Nhlanhla Paul Sibisi, remarked, “MEX18 was a real eye-opener, in terms of how it was well organised and the selection of speakers. Each speaker covered the topic eloquently and with passion. I walked out of MEX18 feeling empowered. It presented each attendee with a range of business opportunities, all of which can be capitalised on almost immediately.” Earlier this year, Music Exchange was honoured and recognised by the Western Cape government for its contribution to arts and culture. Limited delegates tickets for MEX19 are available through Quicket. Full conference tickets, for all days, cost R500, which includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday. For booking details and more information, go to http://www.musicexchange.co.za
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Little golf trust receives R50 000
Western Province Cricket Club’s main hockey field now boasts international standard lighting.
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New lights for hockey field H
ockey players visiting Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) for a game on its main field will be in for a treat. Boasting an industry first, WPCC has become the first sporting club to install a state-of-the-art International Hockey Federation-standard LED lighting system on its main field, the first time that international standards have been brought in at club level in South Africa. WPCC was founded in 1864 and in 2003 opened its Sports Centre in Avenue de Mist near the Newlands Cricket Stadium, which boasts a variety of sports fields, including the renowned hockey field.
LED is now a world standard and is in demand across all sporting codes, according to Kurt Maritz, from Maritz Electrical, who installed the new lighting system at WPCC. Maritz says that the benefits of LED is a key driver of installations across the world. The most important factor is the considerable reduction in energy demand from the grid, on top of the flexibility that LED offers. Instant on and off features, together with various dimming settings, and if needed, theatrical options, allow for myriad options for clubs to use. The installation at WPPC hockey field is a similar system to those used at interna-
tional stadiums such as Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and several Formula 1 Grands Prix circuits and baseball and football fields in the United States of America (USA). “It is exciting to see clubs taking the step to enhance the sporting experience for players and spectators. Night games provide an extra element of entertainment for spectators and good quality lighting adds to the experience. With lighting options now offering international standards, as well as placing less reliance on our energy resources, LED is becoming a preferred choice for clubs across the country.”
ONLY THE BRAVE MARCH ON: Kashief Alba of Only The Brave FC in Heideveld (left) executes a scissor kick in style, but unfortunately failed to score past Avendale’s Lyle de Klerk during a Safa Cape Town Coke Cup last 16 clash played in Grassy Park on Sunday 1 September. The Heideveld team won 3-1. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Visiting the Mother City’s finest golf courses last week, you would have seen the playing out of the third annual President Hotel’s Cup Golf Championship. In an unbeatable setting, 80 avid golfers, alongside South African female golf legend, Bella Modisha and founder of Progressive Women in Golf, Malethola Matube, swept the fields of four world class golf clubs around the city and rolling hills of Stellenbosch. Teams of two – men, women, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends and family – competed for over R240 000 worth of prizes, and together with The President raised R50 000 for Sally Little’s Little Golf Trust (non-profit organisation). “This tournament started in 2016 as a mechanism to combat seasonality and show the world just how beautiful Cape Town is in August. This year we expanded those principles to further create an event that is recognised the world over as a leading golf tournament and in doing so to give back to our communities through the Sally Little Trust,” says Jeremy Clayton, shareholder and manager of The President. “As Cape Town’s most loved sports hotel, we are committed to sharing our passion for sports and wellness by encouraging our guests to explore Cape Town’s unique landscape and a myriad of outdoor activities.” The benefiting charity serves to uplift and empower the previously disadvantaged, using golf as a medium to teach the life skills that the sport demands. “The proceeds from this year’s event will allow our organisation to coach our neighbouring school, Maitland Garden Village Primary, more frequently from having monthly to now weekly training sessions. This will aid retention of the student’s golf skills, which we believe fundamentally support their academic growth,” says founder, Sally Little. “We are extremely grateful for the support of all the participants and The President’s team for aiding this cause.” Elroy Kleinveldt and Musa Ncanana of “The Hoodlums” team were crowned as the winners of the tournament and received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to the Portugal Masters in October. “What an amazing week of golf – the participants, sponsors, and The President Hotel all made for an incredible experience. My partner and I were over the moon when we heard that we had actually won the title and an invitation to Portugal. “We are eager to share our experience upon our return from the Masters, as well as participate in next year’s tournament, which is a must-do event for all golfers,” shares Kleinveldt. The trophy, created by local sculptor, Jacques Buys, drew creative inspiration from The President’s Madiba legacy featuring a carved image of the late leader into a curved bronze plate, as well as the materials used in the hotel’s recent renovation.
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Flower Power at Killarney K
illarney International Raceway celebrates the coming of spring with the Flower Power event sponsored by Wingfield Motors on Saturday 7 September, the seventh of nine rounds on this year’s Power Series calendar. Along with the warmer weather, the tem-
perature in the pits will be rising as the regional championships in the various categories heat up. With only two rounds left after this one, this is where titles can be won and lost in one decisive weekend, in the Mikes Place Clubmans Saloons, Millstock Classic and
The seventh leg of the nine leg Power Series takes place at Killarney this Saturday 7 September.
Shatterfix Fine Cars, Burly Pro GTi Challenge, Pirelli Sports and GT Cars, Makita Supercars and Formula Libre Single-seaters. You can also be a part of the excitement in the pits paddock, which is open to the public all day, and on the famous “fan walk”, when spectators are invited down onto the
circuit during the lunch break to meet the competitors in one of the categories and get some unforgettable selfies. Visit the Trackside pub and grill upstairs at the clubhouse for ice-cold drinks and fine food, including their signature cheeseburger or refuel with takeaways and even colder drinks from the New Pits Lounge and the Karting Clubhouse. During your pit stop, watch real-time onscreen coverage of the action, as well as live timing, on the clubhouse balcony and in the New Pits Lounge, then hop on the free Hyundai shuttle and watch it live from vantage points all round the circuit. There are pedal karts, pushbikes, jungle gyms and more for petrolheads-in-training at the Clubhouse Kiddies Korner and below the New Pits Lounge; parents of toddlers will find fridges to keep juice boxes cold, nappychanging and breastfeeding facilities, as well as toilets and wash-up facilities, at the Kiddies’ Korner nursery. V Round 7 of the Power Series sponsored by Wingfield Motors will be run at Killarney International Raceway on Saturday 7 September. Gates open at 07:30, racing begins at 10:00. Book at Computicket (https://tickets.computicket.com/event/power_series_round_7/6925161) or pay at the gate. Adult tickets are R80, scholars under 16 tickets are R20 and children under 12 free.