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ven though the number of Covid-19 infections continues to drop and stabilise in the Western Cape, the Coronavirus is still very much a threat. With the move to level two of the national lockdown and many of the restrictions being lifted – such as family gatherings and the sale of sin-tax items – a possible second wave of infections is a continued concern, the provincial department of health warns. The Mitchell’s Plain, Klipfontein and Khayelitsha sub-districts were identified as areas of concern from very early on in the pandemic, however, other districts have since surpassed the Mitchell’s Plain totals. The district has recorded 8 435 cases with 7 892 recoveries. The most recent suburb statistics were released by the provincial department of health on Friday 21 August. According to these stats, Lentegeur and Tafelsig have recorded the highest number of cases in the district at 769 and 746 respectively. Portlands is next with 587, Rocklands 547, Mitchell’s Plain Centre 510, Mandalay 509, Westridge 425, Beacon Valley 408 and Strandfontein with 284 confirmed cases. For the rest of Mitchell’s Plain, Woodlands has recorded 265, Eastridge 223, Strandfontein Vil-
lage 171, New Woodlands has 136 and Colorado has 129 confirmed cases. On the lower end of cases, Westgate has 76 cases, Weltevreden Valley 66, Heinz Park 62, Rondevlei Park 61, Hyde Park 58, Morgans Village 47, Bay View 46, Highlands Village 15, San Remo 11, and Wildwood and Wavecrest have the least cases, with eight each. No recovery or mortality data is available for the suburbs. In the most recent statistics released on Sunday 30 August, the province has recorded 104 973 cases with 3 868 deaths and 97 057 recoveries. There are only 4 048 active cases. Premier Alan Winde says residents should remain cautious and responsible. Winde says steps must be taken to prevent another spike, especially in light of the move to alert level two. “We need to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 by changing our behaviour. As we have seen in other places around the world, Covid-19 is not going away anytime soon. Until such stage as there is a vaccine, there is a potential for new waves of Covid-19 infections,” says Winde. For many, thoughts of possibly contracting the virus are far from their minds. In an interview with the department of health, Leah Jacobs says she was under the impression Covid-19 only affected the elderly. It was a huge eye-opener
for the 21-year-old when she too displayed symptoms of the virus. “I work in the retail sector in Cape Town where I engage customers daily and travel to and from work with public transport and I never really understood the seriousness of this virus,” says Jacobs, who suffers from asthma and attends the Grassy Park Community Day Centre (CDC) for healthcare services when needed. She started developing a sore throat and immediately alerted her manager. She was asked to stay at home and have herself tested for Covid-19. Because her existing health conditions put her in a higher risk group, Jacobs was tested at the CDC but luckily, her test results were negative. “You always hear from family and friends that people are dying of this virus and I always thought it is only older people. I never realised that young people can also be infected or even die from Coronavirus,” says Jacobs. Her health scare has given her a new perspective on the virus. “Now I always sanitise, wear my mask and I am more aware to keep a distance from others and stay indoors until this virus is gone so I can visit my friends again,” says Jacobs. Winde encourages residents to act responsibly by maintaining a social distance, staying home if displaying symptoms, always wearing a mask and sanitising hands and surfaces regularly.
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he sudden passing of Advocate Hishaam Mohamed has been met with an outpouring of love and condolences from far and wide, Mohamed died on Monday 24 August from a heart attack and was laid to rest on Tuesday 25 August in accordance with Muslim rites. The life-long activist was remembered by his Advocate Hishaam Mohamed peers as a “tireless pubPHOTO: FACEBOOK lic servant who changed the face of justice in South Africa”. Cape Flats. Mohamed was the Western Cape head of In one of his recent press statements, Mojustice before leaving the role to become a hamed said: “For too long have we witmember of parliament representing the Af- nessed children playing peacefully ending rican National Congress (ANC) last year. up by default in a gunman’s firing line. This Mohamed who was raised in Lotus River evil of gangsterism has robbed another inwas recently resident in Pinelands and was nocent child of his life. an advocate for women’s issues and instru“It’s now almost daily that children bemental in the establishment of several legal come entangled in gang shootings. Togethadvice offices. er, and with the collective will of our comBrian Alcock of the Athlone advice office munities, I am determined to do something said Mohamed supported the advice office against this killing monster called gangand could always be counted on during his sterism. I am determined to assist our peotime as head of justice. ple with a strategy to remove gangsters “The Athlone district is saddened by the from our society. We, however, need greater passing on of Adv Hishaam Mohamed. He commitment from my former colleagues in was a man of great stature and a true friend the law enforcement agencies.” and supporter of the Athlone District AdMohamed was also a member of the Unitvice Office (ADAO). Another great spear ed Coalition for Sport and Community has fallen. He was committed, not only to Based Organisations (UCSCBO) and is rehis job, but to serving the people of SA. He membered for his dedication. was a champion of the poor. RIP Advocate In a statement released by the Mohamed Mohamed. When you enter the gates of Par- family, they described Hishaam as the voice adise, our Lord will say, ‘well done good and of reason with a dry sense of humour. faithful servant, welcome to my Kingdom.’ “We as the Mohamed family would like The ADAO extends it’s deepest condolences to express our sincere gratitude to the famito the family, the ANC and the parliament ly, friends and associates of our dear brothof South Africa,” wrote Brian Pretorius of er, Advocate Hishaam Mohamed MP, for all the advice office. the messages of condolence and support The Muslim Judicial Council also shared this week,” the statement read. their condolences: “Adv. Hishaam was a “Hishaam was a giant to us as his family. friend of the MJC and a servant of the peo- We would consult with him first before ple. His contribution to the struggle for free- making any major personal or work decidom and democracy in South Africa will not sions, and the respect went both ways – debe forgotten.” spite his position in society, he would often The ANC in the Western Cape also re- seek advice from us as his siblings on permembers Mohamed for the pivotal role he sonal and work matters.” played in establishing the first family court. He had recently opened soup kitchens Mohamed started his legal career at the and provided relief to communities in need, Athlone magistrate’s court and served as a “He touched so many lives across the public prosecutor in Mitchell’s Plain before spectrum – whether you were living in a being appointed as a senior family advocate shack in a township or a mansion in Conin the Cape Town office of the Family Advo- stantia, he would treat you in the same cate and then later as the head of the justice humble, meticulous manner.” department in the Western Cape in 1997. Mohamed is survived by his wife and Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe three children.
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Keith has often turned to Mr Liou for assistance with community matters and he has stepped in with an open heart and hands. He has assisted generously with financial support, and also shared his wisdom for how to make any other causes
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hen 59-year-old Brian Arendse and his family tested positive for Covid-19, it brought feelings of shock, anxiety and fear. During this pandemic, many people can relate to this family’s emotions, but for the Arendse’s, these emotions were heightened and became a challenge as both Brian and his 38-year-old son suffer from mental illness. “Living with a mental illness during the Covid-19 pandemic is stressful and challenging,” says Brian. Brian’s wife was due for a medical procedure at a private hospital in June and according to the hospital’s Covid-19 protocol, every patient having a medical procedure must be tested for the virus. She suffers from hypertension, did not show any Covid-19 symptoms and to her surprise, the test result came back positive. Brian, who also suffers from hypertension and severe depression, had himself tested soon after even though he was asymptomatic. His results returned positive. He requested to have his son tested, but he did not fit the testing criteria at the time because of his
age and health status, and was asked to quarantine at home. Having their adult son quarantine at home was a concern for the Arendse family as it was a challenge to have him safely quarantine at home due to his mental illness. The possibility of him leaving the house and infecting other people was high and Brian and his wife could not take the risk. “My son belongs to the department’s mental health programme in Mitchell’s Plain and one of the health officials who manages the programme contacted me to find out how we were coping at home,” says Brian. “I told her our dilemma and the reason why we couldn’t isolate at home with our son. She arranged for both my son and I to safely isolate at one of their isolation facilities in the metro. My wife stayed at home to isolate and it gave her some time to relax and de-stress without worrying about our son,” explains Brian. Arrangements were made for the Red Dot taxi to collect both father and son. “I pre-
Mental illness and awareness surrounding the condition has been a key focus for health officials. The department has run several campaigns to help break the stigma and encouraage those suffering to seek help. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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The Cape Town Opera (CTO) has been making a joyful noise not only locally but on the world stage for the past 21 years. CTO, Africa’s premier opera company and the country’s largest non-profit performing arts company, celebrated it’s 21st anniversary in August. The company consist of 45 permanent members including singers, opera practitioners, instructors and administrators. It also issues ad hoc contracts to choreographers, designers, technicians, musicians, directors and conductors. Africa Melane, interim managing director for CTO, says opera has transformed the lives of many people around the country. “This most wonderful art form has exposed them and Cape Town to the world’s stage.” Melane says they have been working closely with institutions such as the University of Cape Town’s Opera School which enabled CTO to provide the necessary training to develop young voices to the highest level of excellence. He adds that CTO has contributed more than R350 million to the country’s economy over the last 21 years. Like many others in the arts industry, the company has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic with significant loss of box office revenue. Melane says although times have been tough that has not deterred the company from implementing technology upgrades, including providing tablets for all singers for paper-free music distribution and online coaching. “The easing of the lockdown regulations in April allowing for filming of performances meant that CTO could record small recitals for broadcast purposes,” explains Melane CTO also collaborated with Cape Town City Ballet and Camerata Tinta Barocca to film a socially distanced dance version of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater”, choreographed in isolation over video call from London by Olivier Award-nominee Mthuthuzeli November. This production will be broadcast on KykNet soon. Susan Smith, CTO’s board chair, says: “We have a greater responsibility than most to ensure the continuance of work for many artists, instructors, administrators and practitioners. It is for this reason that we remain committed, passionate and excited to do all we can to keep this company thriving for yet another 21 years and more.” Smith thanked loyal CTO patrons who have been supporting the company for over two decades. Melane says patrons can continue to support CTO by helping them celebrate their 21st birthday by donating R21, R210, R2 100, or to give R21 every month for the next 12 months to assist the company in finding the next outstanding artist. V Donations can be made by visiting www.givengain.com/capetownopera/
ocal stand-up comedian Dalin Oliver is back with his new comedy show titled If Lockdown was a Person but this time he is taking the entertainment online. The Retreat-born, Good Hope FM breakfast sports presenter is ready to share his anecdotal humour with the world; letting audiences in on how he fared in navigating the new normal brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. With his hair and moustache growing out as a result of reduced social interaction, Dalin is worried he could be the poster child for “is alles oryt byrie huis?” or, in English, “is everything okay at home?”
The Cape Town Opera company celebrates its 21st anniversary. PHOTO: KIM STEVENS
And he’s got plenty more relatable stories and experiences in his arsenal, making this a must-see show for all. So round up all of your WhatsApp groups – from the family, to the neighbourhood watch, to your work colleagues, to the runners who run, to the hikers who hike, to the huggers who can’t hug, to the smokers who can finally smoke again, to the group you didn’t even know you were part of, and all of your brasse around the world – and come and enjoy the show. Book your spot on Zoom for Saturday 5 September at 20:00 to share in the laughs. V Book your ticket on Quicket.
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V Tafelsig: On Sunday 16 August at 00:30, the anti-gang unit were busy with crime prevention duties when they received information about a firearm being kept at a house in Dolomites Street. When police arrived at the premises, they saw a man throw an object into a corner. When police retrieved the object, they discovered a 9mm pistol with a magazine loaded with five 9mm rounds. Police arrested a 25-year-old man.
V Tafelsig: On Tuesday 11 August at 22:30, officers were on patrol in Plantasie Street when they saw a man run as the police van approached. Officers gave chase and saw the suspect throw an object onto the roof of a shack. They caught the 24-yearold man and recovered the object – a CZ 75 pistol with a magazine loaded with 13 bullets. The serial number had been filed off. The firearm was ready to fire with an additional round in the chamber. The suspect is a gangster.
V Westridge: Police are seeking information on an accident that took place on Sunday 16 August at 23:30 on the corner of Weltevreden Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive. Police saw two vehicles in the road; a white Honda Ballade and a white Toyota RAV. The passenger of the Honda, a 28-year-old woman, passed away at the scene. Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to call investigating officer detective Serg Vuyaan Claasen on 021 370 1517. V Beacon Valley: On Sunday 16 August at 10:15, police were performing crime prevention duties when they stopped and searched a suspiciouslooking man on a field near Netbal Street. Police found three R1 rifle rounds and 20 bankies of dagga in his possession. The 29-year-old man was arrested on charges of illegal drug and ammunition possession.
Plain District Hospital is looking for the family of this unknown patient. He arrived at the hospital on Friday 14 August and is around 61 years old. Anyone with information is asked to call Ronnie Claassen on 021 377 4761.
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V Tafelsig: On Tuesday 11 August at about 21:30 Mitchell’s Plain crime prevention unit members were busy with crime prevention duties in Buttress Street. They received information about a man who had run into a house with a firearm. Upon arrival at the address, police found the suspect and searched the house. Police found a silver 9mm short firearm with 10 live rounds in the magazine, hidden inside a stove. Police arrested a 27-year-old man. The suspect faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. The suspect is a gang member. He is expected to appear in court soon.
Plain police arrested a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday 26 August at 16:30 in Vancouver Street, Tafelsig. Officers acted on a tip-off and searched the house. They found a black Pietro Beretta firearm hidden in a bedroom cupboard. The serial number had been filed off. Police also recovered six bullets. The woman faces charges of illegal gun and ammunition possession.
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Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital is looking for the family of Lesley Manassen. The 58year-old man arrived at the hospital on Tuesday 28 July and his last known address is the farm Eindelik, Weltevreden Road, Philippi. Anyone with information is urged to call Ronnie Claassen on 021 377 4761.
District Hospital is looking for the family of Thembi Manzini. The 72-year-old woman arrived at the hospital on Saturday 1 August. Her last recorded address is 15396 Link Road, Harry Gwala, Philippi. Anyone with information is asked to call 021 832 9214.
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V Tafelsig: On Monday 10 August at 14:00, police attended to a complaint of a shooting in Plantasie Street. At the scene, police found the body of a 25year-old man with gunshot wounds to his hip, neck and head. Police recovered four cartridges and one projectile at the scene. The incident is gang related. No arrests have been made and police are investigating a case of murder. Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call detective Sgt Randal Davids on 082 777 8076.
GUN CONFISCATED: Mitchell’s V Rocklands: On Saturday 15 August at 07:15, Mitchell’s Plain police attended to an incident in Tigermoth Street. On arrival, police found an 18year-old man inside the ambulance. The victim had sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital. The motive is allegedly gang related. Follow up investigations led to
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ospices are currently playing a valuable and unseen role in the Covid-19 crisis. This is according to Tersia Burger, CEO of Stepping Stone Hospice and Care Services. “Palliative care is available to anyone who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and we are increasingly recognising that Covid-19 infections fit within that category,” she says. Ewa Skowronska, CEO of the Hospice Palliative Care Association (HPCA), agrees. “Palliative care is often understood to be care for the terminally ill. This is not correct. It is the provision of care for people whose life is threatened by a disease. Palliative care-trained health workers can and are offering specialist support in areas that are critical during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as pain and symptom management, communication with families, spiritual support and bereavement counselling. Families and patients often don’t know that they can and should expect holistic support when they are facing life-threatening diseases of any kind,” says Skowronska. HPCA’s 103 member hospices across South Africa, who care for patients predominantly in the comfort of their own homes, implemented strict Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) early in the pandemic to protect the highly vulnerable patients in their care. As the lockdown has continued, some hospices are extending the SOP to offer care for those that have been affected by Covid-19. “People are ‘broken’ by Covid-19,” says Burger, who has had the virus herself. “And what we are finding is that many need rehabilita-
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Extra caution urged for cyclists “W
hoever would have thought that fitness enthusiast congestion would become a problem for runners and cyclists?” wonders Steve Hayward, chair of the Pedal Power Association (PPA). “Thanks to Covid-19 there is an increase of both runners and cyclists on our roads – which is great news indeed,” Hayward says. But it does increase the possibility of accidents unless people take far more care. “This is especially of concern along more popular routes that have not necessarily been well designed for the number of people out there now using them,” he says.
Motorists also need to be aware that there are far more people walking, running and cycling both on the popular routes and in the suburbs. Of particular concern to PPA are those routes popular for both cyclists and runners that don’t have sidewalks or verges suitable to run on. This means that runners and cyclists will need to share the shoulder and cyclists may have to move out into the road if there is nowhere for runners to move out of their way. The law requires that pedestrians (and thus runners) should travel as near as is safe on the right hand side of the
road i.e. facing oncoming traffic. This is so that they can at least see traffic approaching rather than not knowing a cyclist (or vehicle) is approaching from behind which may cause a more dangerous situation. “Having to share the road means that runners and cyclists need to act responsibly and give each other space
on the road to exercise safely,” explains Hayward. Runners running in the shoulder of the road should, wherever safely possible, should move onto the verge when they see cyclists approaching. Ideally runners should not run in a demarcated cycle lane, but if there is no sidewalk or verge, proceed
with caution and make every effort to allow cyclists through as motorists may think that cyclists will not move into the road to pass. Hayward says cyclist should observe all rules of the road and slow down as they approach runners or walkers.
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Pedal Power Association have warned cyclists to be extra vigilant on popular routes like Chapman’s Peak.
The Department of Health is guided by the Closing Date: principles of Employment Equity. Candidates 18 September 2020 with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. 140254 PPOST MPLAIN www.thecandocompany.co.za