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U-Watch takes top spot KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@MEDIA24.COM
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embers of the U-Watch Neighbourhood Watch in Woodstock were crowned Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Group of the Year at the City of Cape Town’s annual Neighbourhood Watch Awards ceremony held on Saturday 28 November. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, only two representatives from nominated NHWs physically attended the ceremony whilst their colleagues followed proceedings virtually. The awards recognise the work of community crime fighters through nominations from the public. U-Watch Neighbourhood Watch was awarded the top spot for achieving the goal of successfully coordinating WhatsApp group crime communication in Woodstock and surrounds. Cedric Thomas, U-Watch public relations officer, says the group is an accredited neighbourhood watch that has been in existence since 2003. He adds that the award is a massive motivation to the volunteers who selflessly offer their time to ensure the safety of their community. “We have managed to successfully coordinate WhatsApp groups which is our communication system for the various zones. We also work together with the police and the community.” Thomas says the dedicated members patrol 25 days per month. He says the award came as a surprise. “We had no idea we would win, we only knew we were nominated. But we are proud and grateful. It just goes to show what can be achieved if everyone works as a collective. This has definitely motivated us to continue the work we’re doing,” he says. The City handed over certificates and
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commendations to winners in 10 categories. Members from New Horizon in Pelican Park was awarded The Courage in Action award. Paul Kruger, from areas Panorama Kleinbosch, Welgelegen Plattekloof (PWP), and Theo Gallaway from Chrismar in Bellville jointly walked away with the NHW Member of the Year Award. Sharl Stander from Morgenster St. Michaels was crowned Crime Fighter of the Year while Saadiqah Ganief from New Horizon, Pelican Park was awarded the Courage in Action Award. Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith says he is proud of the well-oiled machine that neighbourhood watches have become. He adds that these residents understand the importance of active citizenship and exercise this daily through their selfless volunteer initiatives, all in the name of safety. “I am proud to be associated with the hundreds of volunteers who exhibit care, dedication and innovation in serving their communities and I stand behind them 100% in their efforts to make Cape Town safe for us all,” says Smith. He says the individual and group nominations were inspiring in demonstrating the transformative work that NHWs are doing. Smith says: “Be it a whistle blower campaign in Pelican Park and Grassy Park, coordinating WhatsApp group crime communication in Woodstock and surrounds or patrolling for hundreds of hours per month in Monte Vista, our neighbourhood watches are doing outstanding work and the City will continue to show our support to communities through training and providing equipment.” He says while the City’s awards are specifically aimed at accredited NHWs, they acknowledge the work done by those NHWs who are in the process of receiving accreditation from the provincial department of community safety. Smith says: “I want you to know that the City supports the work you do and that it is because of individuals and teams like you, that together we can make progress possible.” Thomas thanked members for their commitment and dedication.
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ith the return of stricter measures for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape following what is expected to be a Covid-19 infection resurgence, stricter measures could also be on the cards for the Western Cape, as numbers again start to rise. Currently the province has a third of all active Covid-19 cases in the country, with president Cyril Ramaphosa announcing his concern over the increase and presence of a second wave of infections in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. Other than the Garden Route, premier Alan Winde has also noted the prevalence of cases in the City of Cape Town municipality. On Thursday 3 December, Winde released his three-pronged plan to combat the resurgence, stating a lockdown would be detrimental to the province’s economy. In the city, of concern is the Southern subdistrict which has seen an 87% increase – 185% in Mitchell’s Plain and 92% Khayelitsha – in a period of one week. Areas of concern in these subdistricts are Gugulethu, Nyanga, Hanover Park, Manenberg, Lansdowne, Tafelsig, Lentegeur, Rocklands, Westridge, Portland, and Colorado Park where the highest number of new active cases are reported. “Our contact tracing team have identified that in these listed hot spot areas, people are not social distancing when in public spaces, people are becoming infected because they travel in overcrowded public transport, not wearing masks or wearing it below the chin which is incorrect and should cover the nose and mouth. People are attending large social gatherings and getting infected, they are not staying at home when having Covid-19
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Tips to keep safe Residents are urged to remain safe by following these strict protocols. . Wearing a mask properly is of life-saving importance. You must always wear your masks when outside of your home. There can be no exceptions. . You must avoid crowded and confined spaces at all costs. This is where superspreader events take place. . You must urgently reconsider hosting all non-essential gatherings of people this year, especially indoor gatherings with poor ventilation. . You must ensure there is always good
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ventilation whenever you are in public. The virus droplets spread by air in confined spaces, and so fresher is better. . You must wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use sanitiser. . If you feel sick, you should not leave your home unless it is to get healthcare treatment. You must first call our hotline on 080 928 4102 for guidance on the next steps. . You should also not visit someone who is sick, and should rather find other ways to provide support, like delivering a meal to a neighbour’s doorstep. Every single resident should assume that Covid-19 is everywhere they go and take all the necessary precautions at every point along their journey.
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Children from as young as two years of age and adolescents, like adults, suffer from a range of mental illnesses like anxiety, panic disorders and depression but are seldom addressed and hence left untreated. Children, unlike adults, do not not know how to verbalise what is bothering them or how to describe symptoms of anxiety or depression like adults can. Children often manifest their mental conditions through unexplained physical symptoms or through their odd behaviour. Some common ways that children manifest their mental illnesses is to complain of constant headaches, stomach cramps, screaming in their sleep, school refusal, withdrawing from social activities, looking and feeling miserable or becoming disruptive and angry. The common causes for mental illnesses amongst children include, divorce, family violence, separation anxiety, parents having a serious illness, death of a parent, fear of failing, doing badly at school, having a chronic illness or a physical deformity and last but not least being intimidated or teased by bullies, peers and gangs. The worst is after they are sexually abused and it is brushed under the carpet.
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ber there are 14 193 active cases with 4 793 deaths. This is an increase of 1 454 new infections from Saturday 5 December. Just one month prior, on Friday 6 November, the province had recorded 117 537 overall cases with 3 169 active cases and 4 393 deaths. On Sunday 6 December, there were 138 981 recorded cases. This means 500 deaths and 21 444 new infections over a one month period. “The Western Cape government is deeply concerned about the growing number of Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in the province, which can now be considered as an established resurgence. “A resurgence is when the number of active cases increase, week-on-week, by more than 20%. Over the last week alone, the province has witnessed a 52.1% jump in new cases, with an established pattern over time,” says Winde in a statement. V To report violations on public transport dial *134*234#, call toll-free 080 928 4102. For Covid-19 information, call the Western Cape government’s contact centre 0860 142 142.
A fifteen year old female presented to me with her dad with a history that she had lost about ten kgs in two months. She looked pleasant, with no obvious signs of physical or mental illness. I referred her for investigation and to exclude TB. I was glad that her tests were negative for TB, but that left me with the
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problem of finding the cause for her huge weight loss. Her dad, cursorily, mentioned that she missed her periods for about six months. I was obliged to exclude pregnancy. It turned out negative. She mentioned to me that she always had stomach pains. Her dad informed me that his daughter complained of stomach pains from the age of eight but they still haven't found a reason for it. I suspected that the child might be suffering from anxiety. After gentle probing, she mentioned that she was worried about her marks. She studies very hard to get good grades and gets very disappointed when she doesn't do as well as expected. I was glad that there was no parental pressure for her to well, because parental pressure is often a huge contributing cause for their depression and anxiety. I was most impressed by her comment that she wants to do well so that she can go to college and make a difference in her country. I was impressed because, at such a tender age, she had such compassion for the people of her country. I explained that she did not have her periods because of her stress and that it will be normal once she stops stressing. She felt relieved and encouraged when I told her that one doesn't have to be a genius to do good. I told her that I admired her for caring for the people in her country. Children need to be recognised and acknowledged for their good to qualities. It's a great moral booster and helps them to develop their self-esteem.
To me, this child, was a little gem that few adults can compare with, because of her compassion for her fellow beings. I could see her face light up when I told her that doing her best is good enough, because, I stressed that no one judges you by your grades but by your character. I mentioned to her that we don't have to be the best nor can we all be the best. It sufficient if we can just try our best. Modern society, especially the media, is guilty of making a big issue of being the top achiever. This type of attitude puts an enormous amount of pressure on our learners. A few positive words to the young lady and some words of advice to her dad made a complete difference to both of them. What was most important was that we identified that her weight loss was due to her worrying excessively and not due to a physical ailment. This example made me wonder how many children in the world suffer like this young child without being noticed and without being counselled. It certainly explained why fifty percent of the youth die through suicide from drug overdoses or hanging. I am sure there are many. The sad part is many of these children go from one health facility to the other looking for answers and, unfortunately, the diagnosis of anxiety or depression is rarely picked up in these children. This is because mental health, which ranks very high in the list of non-communicable diseases, is given the least attention in medical schools and in government health budgets.
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Pump track dream falling to pieces KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne
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Kensington father believes his innovative idea to erect a pump track in the area will keep young people off the street and occupied. But he claims the City of Cape Town’s prolonged response to partner with him or
Artist impression of a pump track.
lease him designated City-owned land for the track has made him lose several sponsors. Pump tracks are activity hubs for all kinds of riders. The tarred tracks are both a playground and training facility for bikers, skateboarders, or scooter riders at any skill level. Zahier Davids, owner of the Flywheel Bike Club, a Kensington-based company that manufacture custom made bicycles, explains that he has compiled and supplied several proposals to the City to either partner with him or lease him the land situated at 20 Fifteen Street in Kensington, currently known as 14th Street Park. Davids, who has been manufacturing custom made bicycles from the garage of his home for the past 20 years, says the idea to build the pump track was born in 2007. He says, because he was working from home, he would often have young people coming to him, fascinated by his craftsmanship, PHOTO: SUPPLIED and wanting to ride
his bicycles. He says this made him realise that these young people don’t have sufficient amusement parks in the area. “I did some research and came up with the idea of building a BMX track. I went through all the necessary channels; contacted the ward councillor at the time as well as the City. And because I’ve been in the bicycle industry for many years, I have managed to grow my network, so I even managed to get sponsorship from private donors,” he says. However, claims he soon lost the sponsorship because he couldn’t secure a suitable plot. Not yet deterred, says he didn’t give up because he was passionate about seeing the 1 000 square metre track come to fruition. Davids says for the past 13 years he has continuously been in discussions with City officials from the parks and recreation department but says they have been giving him the run-around. “I am asking the City to either partner with me or allow me to lease the land. I am trying to do somethings positive for our community, but my hands are tied.” According to Davids, in 2014, during the World Design Capital he had a workshop to get residents’ input. He was notified that the 14th Street Park was identified as the spot for the track. But says it is now six years later and still there has been no agreement. “Right now, every-
thing is hanging in the balance once more.” He says currently he has managed to get Velosolutions, a global leader in pump track and trail building, offering customised solutions for all cycling needs, to back his project. “We have track design, bill of quantity, possibly international investors or sponsors. They are prepared to assist with getting sponsors. “I have 10 BMX bicycles sponsored already and 20 skateboards sponsored. Velosolutions has a few machines and equipment they will sponsor and the design and plan of the track,” he says. Similar tracks have been erected by Velosolutions in Kwazulu-Natal and Pretoria. Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health, admits that Davids has engaged with various City officials and subcouncil regarding the proposal, but says a formal application was only submitted in July this year. “The applicant seeks to develop a bicycle track in this park, and this is being carefully considered, taking into account how this may affect public use of the park and how a track will align with the remainder of the park.” Badroodien, at a meeting held on Tuesday 24 November, said the recreation and parks department determined that further consultation will be required to determine the size of the land required and the suitability of the track within the existing facility.
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graduation of any kind is always a momentous occasion for those receiving their qualification, as well as their families and friends. And the graduation of the first South African peace ambassadors was no different with messages of love and support pouring in on social media. The first intake of 42 young Cape Flats residents were awarded their Peacemaker and Trainer of Trainee (TOT) graduation certificates from the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) Youth Peacemaker Network at Century City on Thursday 3 December. Last year, People’s Post reported on the launch of the programme in Bridgetown, Athlone (“Whitaker initiative spreads peace”, People’s Post, 19 November 2019), which came as a result of collaboration from BNP Paribas, RCS financial services, the City of Cape Town, Western Cape government and more. This flagship programme, according to its founder and renowned actor Forest Whitaker, is aimed at identifying and developing people who want to share their positive voices in the community and create change where there is an abundance of violence and suffering. “Today, we are united by a unique ambition to make our communities better, more resilient, more peaceful and more successful,” Whitaker said in a livestream from New York. He noted the programme was launched during a time of heightened violence and gang activity in the province, when the South African defence force was deployed to combat gang-warfare. And since then, the programme’s participants have had to endure another crisis – the global pandemic.
“You have demonstrated that you possess character – which is probably the most important quality of a peacemaker,” he told graduates. Chance Chagunda, WPDI programme head, gave audiences further insight into the work completed by the graduates – and other residents. “WPDI South Africa is on the right path to help the communities in their efforts for peace, sustainable development, social inclusion and resolution of conflict in violence-ridden communities,” Chagunda said. “Our trainings in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), conflict resolution and business have enrolled nearly 600 community members and, on top of that, we have also trained those who are standalone, who come from the communities of the Cape Flats, including Langa, Khayelitsha, Hanover Park, Lavender Hill, and all around.” Kayla Isaacs, a resident from Mitchell’s Plain who is a TOT graduate, told those in attendance that she is honoured to be an ambassador for peace. “From first being accepted into the programme to graduating today, the skills we have learnt are already proving valuable. Now our mission is to continue the work and share these skills with the greater community.” Another important facet of the work done by the WPDI, Whitaker said, was the creation of businesses. “I also want to recognise the government of the Western Cape for supporting our entrepreneurship programmes that will soon yield its first pool of small businesses in the community.” Regan Adams, chief executive officer of RCS, closed the ceremony by encouraging the graduates to make the most of their conflict resolution training through dialogues and community projects. V For more information, visit: www.wpdi.org.
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embers of the Kensington, Factreton Residents and Ratepayers’ Association (KFRRA) illegal dumping committee have officially been keeping the area spotless for 10 years. The volunteers recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. Leslie Swartz, team leader of the committee and chair of KFRRA, would like to thank the group for their commitment and dedication in their quest for a clean, safe
and tidy community. “Our illegal dumping committee’s sustainability vision has three core interrelated components. These include environmental sustainability, economic prosperity and improved social conditions and the unwavering support of all our sustainability partners has undoubtedly been invaluable,” says Swartz. He says when the committee was established, their focus was to find the reasons why people dumped. Swartz explains it was discovered that residents had no means to get rid of recycled items like rub-
ble or garden cuttings. He says in 2018, after consultation with the City, a landfill site was erected in Dapper Road in Kensington. Swartz says over the past few years it has been refreshing to see that illegal dumping has declined in the area. He says since the implementation of the lockdown, they were only doing clean-up operations bimonthly. “Millions of thanks to our illegal dumping committee members, Rubert van Blerk, Vernon Cornellisson and Ian van Heyden for their dedication and commitment in keeping our income earning vol-
unteers motivated and inspired.” Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste, says illegal dumping in communities contravenes City by-laws. She encouraged residents to take pride in their areas. “If we all work together, if we all pitch in, we can keep our city clean.” Illegal dumping is harmful and against the law. Vehicles used in illegal dumping can be confiscated and a release fee of more than R17 000 will be charged, over and above the fines issued for dumping. V To report illegal dumping, call 0860 103 089.
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Pop-up survival swimming is one of the two methods employed by Sea Rescue to upskill students in survival swimming. PHOTO: NSRI
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he festive season is fast approaching, and this normally means an influx of people at beaches. Beaches are popular places to spend the summer holidays, but it is unfortunately also a time when drownings occur. Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health, says during the last summer season (from September 2019 to March 2020) 16 drownings were recorded in Cape Town. In a bid to prevent the number of drowning incidents at beaches, the National Sea Rescue Institute’s swimming lessons titled Sea Rescue Pop-up survival swimming lessons have returned to the Sea Point Pavilion municipal pool. Yaseen Gamiet, drowning prevention coordinator at NSRI (Sea Rescue), explains that survival swimming is not a typical swimming course and cannot replace the valuable skills learnt at a formal swimming course. Rather, it provides the basic skills needed to move through water for approximately five metres back to safety.
Gamiet says survival swimming is one of the two methods employed by Sea Rescue to upskill students in survival swimming. He says in a pop-up, volunteer instructors converge on a public pool and quickly assess student’s ability and teach the four basic skills of survival swimming namely: breath-control, orientation, kicking and floating, in fun 20-minute lessons. “Survival swimming is being able to float and breathe regardless of the water’s depth. Practically, it is the ability to remain calm, float and control one’s breathing after accidentally falling into the water; orientate oneself and propel or move back to safety,” says Gamiet. Gamiet says the programme kicked off at the Sea Point swimming pools on Saturday 28 November, just in time for the summer season. On the day, 12 adults and 26 children (patrons at the pool) learned breath-control, orientation, floating and kicking. He says the lessons (both the pop-up and full course) are aimed at any student who has little to no swimming experience and cannot perform the four basic swimming
skills. “The minimum age is based on the height of the students and the depth of the pool in which lessons are taking place. However, on average, six to seven years old has become the average minimum age at the current locations. There is no maximum age with our most senior students being 60 years old.” He says instructors are fully trained and undergo theoretical training through Sea Rescue instructors, and are exposed to a free Maritime Emergency Care course and learn how to effectively perform hands-on CPR and teach Sea Rescue’s Water Safety Education course.” He explains that for now the free lessons are run at the Sea Point where there is a resident group of Sea Rescue volunteers known as the Sea Point Pavilion survival swimming Squad. The final pop-up of 2020 is scheduled for Saturday 12 December. The programme will restart in January next year. V Anyone interested in volunteering as an instructor or administratively can send an email to survivalswimming@searescue.org.za.
‘Mr Noon Gun’ as iconic as the cannons KAYLYNNE BANTOM “He was that uncle to people who weren’t even his family. He was just a genuinely nice and authentic person,” explains Lynn Mfenyana, goddaughter of Dudley Malgas, affectionately known as ‘Mr Noon Gun’, who has died due to a liver condition. Mfenyana explains that Malgas (61), who had a chronic liver disease, contracted Covid-19 three months ago and never fully recovered. She says for the past few months her uncle was in and out of hospital and died in the early hours of Monday 30 November at a Wynberg hospital. Malgas, a former Chief Petty Officer in the South African National Defence Force, was in charge of firing the famous green cannons that stand on Signal Hill at 12:00 daily, a task he did proudly for 22 years before he retired in August last year. He fired the noon gun more than 6 000 times and fired his last gun on Saturday 31 August last year. He served in the Navy for 39 years. The firing of the noon gun is the oldest living tradition in Cape Town. Historically, it was fired to announce the arrival of trade ships and spur merchants to haul their stock to the harbour for collection. Malgas didn’t only fire the noon gun; he would also share a bit of Cape Town history and interact with both local and international visitors. Mfenyana says although her beloved uncle retired last year, he couldn’t sit idle at home. “My uncle was always busy and didn’t rest. He was always doing something for others. We as his family often spent the least time with him because he was always assisting someone else, even strangers.” She explains that his big heart often landed him into trouble with the family as he
would bring people he just met home with him to dine with them. But it is his kind-heartedness that made him such a loveable person. She explains that her uncle knew so many people and describes him as being just as iconic as the noon gun. “Us as nieces and nephews would always call on Uncle Dudley. He was the person you called when your car has a problem or for anything, he was our contact person.” She explains that although Malgas wasn’t always as punctual in pitching up for func-
tions as he was at firing the noon gun, he would always show up. “He was never on time, but that’s because he would get distracted by doing something good for someone as he makes his way to you. But you could rest assured that he will show up.” It is these fond memories that his wife Estelle and seven children will treasure forever. Mfenyana says his big heart and smile will forever be engraved in their hearts. Malgas was laid to rest on Friday 4 December by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Strand Street.
Dudley Malgas fired the noon gun more than 6 000 times for the 22 years he served as a Chief Petty Officer. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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NINE-HOUR RACE DELIVERS THRILLS: The South African nine-hour race was held at Killarney on Saturday 5 December. The start, with 51 cars entered, was always going to be a frantic affair, but amazingly there were no coming togethers into the first corner and all made it safely into the early part of the race. PHOTO: COLIN BROWN
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ocal football icon and national coach Desiree Ellis received the Lifetime Community Award at Hollard Sport Industry Awards last week. Now in its tenth year, the Hollard Sport Industry Awards are billed as South Africa’s most prestigious awards ceremony for sport and business, acknowledging the leaders and trailblazers within the business of sport. Every year, in addition to the hotly contested award categories, there are also a collection of special judges’ awards which recognise individuals and organisations within sport who have contributed at the highest level through personal and professional achievements. The Sportperson’s Lifetime Community Award is given to a long-standing member of the sporting industry who, through their actions and endeavours, has made a sustained positive and significant philanthropic contribution to the community.
Ellis, one of Cape Town’s favourite daughters, again expressed her passion for the game, which was developed during her time growing up in Salt River. “I feel so blessed but at the same time very overwhelmed. We never do things for awards and rewards. A very big thank to all the coaches and players in women’s football, the technical team and support staff and of course the players because, through their effort, we are rewarded,” Ellis says. Through her foundation, Ellis collaborated with the Alcardo Andrews Foundation to provide up to 600 meals a day in and around Hanover Park in Cape Town. This award recognises all that Ellis’s dedication has achieved in terms of sustainability, empowerment and inclusivity within so many communities in South Africa. Headlined by comedian S’ne Dladla and sports anchor Motshidisi Mohono, the Hollard Sport Industry Awards were hosted vir-
tually, with hundreds of guests, delegates and media watching the proceedings live, and celebrating the best of SA’s creative talent and the uniquely unifying power of sports. The other special awards on the night went to Rassie Erasmus, coach of the world-cup winning Springboks, who was
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Former Safa technical director of women’s football, Fran Hilton-Smith, presents Desiree Ellis with the Sport Lifetime Community Award at the Hollard Sport Industry Awards held last week. PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES
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that the limit of 500 was not exceeded. All participants had to undergo Covid-19 screening. Their temperature was taken on arrival. Participants in the 8km and 4km distances were set off in small batches between 06:00 and 09:00 which ensured no congestion and congregation of big groups at the start. Asieff Khan, manager of the nature reserve, said it was a great privilege for him and his management team to give people from the local community and elsewhere in the Cape the opportunity to take a closer look at the breath-taking scenery that the nature reserve has to offer. “The nature reserve is the ideal place to host a race in a safe place according to very strict Covid-19 rules. “Apart from the fact that there is no traffic, it is great for the people, especially the children, to learn more about the birdlife in the picturesque surroundings,” Khan explained. One of the participants, Venita Nel from the Goodwood Athletics Club, described the race as an incredible experience. “There was a great spirit in the race. The runners were all very happy because it felt good to finally be able to take part in a proper race and not a virtual one. “On top of that, everyone was rewarded with a medal and a cool buff. It was worth it,” Nel said.
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