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or his efforts in keeping children off the streets and in the water, Strandfontein local, Nigel Savel has been given an international honour. The founder of the 9Miles Project was chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Aloha Award, a global award which recognises individuals in the surfing community who are ambassadors of the Aloha spirit, share the love of surfing, and make a difference in their communities. “My heart’s desire is to see lives and communities transformed, to see each one of our students get to live out their purpose in life. We do this because of love - no reward needed – but just to see these children shine, so for people to recognise what we do or even nominate me, has been so overwhelming,” says Savel. He started the non-profit organisation
(NPO) in 2013 alongside his wife Sher’Neil to teach children to surf as a way of keeping them occupied and away from gangsterism, crime and drugs. Savel recognised that the children growing up in the surrounding informal settlements were living with gangsters and drug dealers as role models and that there were very few organised activities or programmes to motivate and mould young impressionable minds. Surfing was used as a catalyst to entice students to the project and to teach them discipline, determination and life skills. Savel will travel to Fiji, where as an avid surfer he will no doubt enjoy the world-famous surf breaks and pristine beaches. He will also receive $5000 for the charity of his choice and he has selected 9Miles Project as the recipient. “As an organisation, the awareness this type of award creates will help us to grow our local and global base of friends and partners. The $5000 will also help us to meet the demand for our programmes and take
on additional children – who are very eager to join - in Elands Bay and St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape,” says Savel. Around 100 children in Strandfontein, Elands Bay and St Francis Bay benefit from programmes which include literacy and academic support, feeding, welfare and holistic support, surfing and fitness, art and music therapy, and environmental education. “Additional children also benefit from our community events like Aqua Day and Activate Youth Conference,” he says. For Savel, his love for surfing started when he was still young. “I started surfing at 9Miles Beach in Strandfontein at the age of 11 and it kept me away from destructive lifestyles and habits that were prevalent among the youth. “The beach was a place of escape and tranquillity where I could switch off from any worries or the surrounding social ills,” he says. “I discovered that surfing teaches many valuable life lessons like discipline, perse-
verance, and quality decision-making. As an adult, I realised that children in my community had few positive role models and were being lured into various anti-social activities. Surfing, combined with mentorship, was a powerful combination for transforming vulnerable youth and communities which drove me to found our youth and community development organisation.” With his love for surfing and his heart rooted in community upliftment, Savel encourages the youth to strive for more. “No one ever changed the world by being exactly the same as everyone else. Remember that You are perfect for your purpose and have unique gifts. Know your identity and use your gifts to be a blessing to your family, your community and society at large.” The award is based on the general Hawaiian greeting, Aloha which also means love, compassion, kindness and grace, and forms the basis of a unique way of living which inspires positivity, respect for the ocean, and the spirit of community
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Kirstenbosch concerts postponed The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts season’s three remaining shows have been postponed. The decision to postpone the concerts, which are presented in association with Old Mutual, was made in alignment with the recent declaration of the Covid-19 outbreak as a national disaster. The three concerts affected are: . Pumeza Matshikiza and Cape Town
Opera (postponed from Sunday 22 March to Summer 2021 – a date is yet to be confirmed.) . Jeremy Loops (postponed from Sunday 29 March to 29 November). . Andrew Young and Don Vino (postponed from Sunday 5 April to Summer 2021 – date to be confirmed). Webtickets will contact ticket-holders regarding the new dates as well as their
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Experience and youth a dynamic duo e are all familiar with the saying “nothing can replace experience” and this is exactly what was on display at the Over-50s Cricket World Cup from 11 March to 15 March in Cape Town. Cricketers from yesteryear representing their countries showed they still have the skills that made them household names in their playing days. The tendency among young players nowadays is that they know everything and don’t need advice from senior players who played in an era when there were no specialised training, academies or personal trainers – something the young players do have. When Alan Dawson played for Western Province and the Proteas in his youth, he was a bowler who could swing a match in his team’s favour. And he did it again for the SA team during the Over-50s World Cup in two consecutive matches against Wales and England. My experience as a journalist spans 38 years. Being back in the workforce, I like to share my knowledge with the newbies. But not everyone is open to advice. When I again put on my journalist hat at WP Media in 2017, it was an adjustment just to get tech-savvy – something I lacked, big time. Luckily, I could ask a colleague to assist me and, for the past three years, I have tried not to pester anyone with small things. However, despite my best intentions, every now and then, I do have to ask for help.
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There is also a saying in the office that I go out for one interview and come back with three or more stories. This really baffles my colleagues but that is where the 38 years of experience come in. For example, you attend a function or launch and by just looking at who are there, you can generate stories. I also don’t take a press release at face value. As we say in print, “read between the lines” to get a new spin on a story; as long as it is hyper-local. Why am I mentioning all of this? To show that even I am not too old to learn. When I started out in journalism in 1982, I was taught that if you don’t know what a story’s angle should be, ask. Sometimes, without thinking, my mouth runs away with me, suggesting angles for stories that is no business of mine. But do I feel guilty about sharing my “opinion” with whomever is listening? Nope, because we all work for one newspaper and if I can contribute by being “meddlesome”, so be it. All I ask is that everyone should be open to criticism and advice and not to take it personally. As a journalist, you learn to grow a thick skin over the years. But your resolve, especially if you also have to contend with the challenges that come with being a parent, is tested daily. Don’t let anyone tell you experience and youth cannot be a dynamic combination. But for this to work, egos have to be put aside! -Avril Fillies
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f you are among the residents frustrated with sporadic refuse collection, this should soon be resolved. The City of Cape Town’s refuse collection services should see steady, progressive improvement over the next three weeks following disruptions to refuse removal times and subsequent backlogs. The backlogs were caused by revised procedures to audit and governance processes that came into effect from Friday 24 January affecting repairs to vehicles and infrastructure throughout the municipality. “This is primarily being felt in the solid waste collections service due to the high demands placed on vehicles in the service and the associated intensive maintenance programmes that are required to keep the service working normally,” says Mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg. “The entire city is affected in varying degrees from day to day. The situation is dependent on the availability of refuse compactor vehicles.” The finalisation of 709 purchase orders for the servicing of its 211 refuse vehicles in line with the new audit requirements should see that matter resolved. “Suppliers are also being requested to speed up repairs and maintenance of vehicles to get them back on the road again. Where applicable, senior staff in the solid waste service has also been recalled from leave to ensure contingencies, such as redis-
tribution of vehicles not to resort to illeto worse-affected aregal dumping if colas, are in place to lection delays minimise the impact cause refuse to on residents while build-up to the the backlog of vehicle point where it canrepairs is being tacknot fit in the wheelled,” says Limberg. ie bins,” says Lim“We have worked berg. hard to ensure that With residents the revised proceneeding to leave dures do not have an their bins out for indefinite negative extended periods impact on service de- Bins are left outside as a result of delayed of time, the risk of livery. City financial refuse collection. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS theft also increasexperts have develes. oped ways to speed up the procurement procLimberg says: “It is unfortunately necess in a manner that is compliant with the essary for our staff to work overtime to ennew audit and governance requirements sure that residents continue to receive the while at the same time, together with our sol- collection service. We understand that id waste department, everyone has done bins are at risk of theft, and stolen bins are their utmost to ensure that the impact on replaced free of charge. In order to have services is minimised wherever humanly a stolen bin replaced, the resident must repossible. We know that our residents are port the matter to police and make a sworn proud of our reliable refuse collection servi- affidavit. Thereafter they may call the call ces and of the City’s sound governance. Our centre on 086 010 3089 or visit a municipal commitment to top service delivery remains cash office, and have on hand their municstrong,” says Mayco member for finance, Ian ipal account number and the affidavit. A Neilson. request (C3) will be created for the bin to From Monday 16 March, a new service be replaced. The replacement bin will be schedule was implemented which will mean delivered within seven working days.” that refuse collection should not be delayed While in some instances refuse has not by more than one day. been collected, the City says they are una“Residents throughout the city should ble to rebate refuse collection tariffs please bring their bins out by 07:00 in the charged. morning, and leave them outside until 21:00 “The current tariff charged for refuse reuntil collected. Residents are also implored moval is a monthly tariff. As such, we are
not able to apportion into weekly instalments. The service is being provided but in some cases is delayed. We assure residents that all beats are being completed. If refuse has not been collected within a day of the scheduled collection this should be reported to the call centre,” says Limberg. The risk of illegal dumping has also increased. “Illegal dumping occurs in all areas across the city and it is not possible to identify the motivation behind it. Excess refuse that cannot fit in the wheelie bins will also be collected until this problem is resolved.” Residents are also implored not to resort to illegal dumping if collection delays cause refuse to build up to the point where it cannot fit in the wheelie bins. “The City apologises for this inconvenience. We want to thank our residents for their patience during this time while every effort is being made to restore normal service,” says Limberg.
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
In consultation with the Strandfontein police station management, the Strandfontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) has postponed their elective annual general meet-
ing, set to have taken place on Thursday 26 March. CPF chair Sandy Schuter Flowers says they will communicate with residents within 21 days of the rescheduled meeting.
Subforum meetings for the Portlands CPF cancelled Residents are advised that all meetings arranged by the Portlands Community Policing Forum subforum are hereby postponed until further notice. This includes the two events advertised in the People’s Post for the last two weeks – the karaoke set to take place on Friday 27 March
and the subforum community safety meeting set to have taken place tonight, Tuesday 24 March. The cancellations come in light of the recent announcements made by president Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday 15 March, in response to the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
CPF meeting cancelled The Beacon Valley Community Policing Forum subforum has postponed their community safety meeting set to have taken place on Thursday 26 March.
This is in light of the recent announcements surrounding the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Future meetings will be communicated in due course.
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n light of the need to increase hygiene measures as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Lions Club of Mitchell’s Plain is seeking to equip local early childhood development (ECD) centres. The club is calling on residents to assist them in collecting bars of soap and hand sanitisers to assist centres in promoting hand washing and good hygiene practices, in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Bevil Lakay, Lions Club chair, says: “Lions Clubs International has served for more than one hundred years and have been there for our communities during countless challenges around the world. In the midst of the challenge of
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Choir finale postponed
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t was announced last week that libraries would be closed to the public from Thursday 19 March, however, library services will provide a drop-off and pick-up service. The following service will be available: . Library patrons may request material telephonically, or via email. This is dependent on the availability of material. . Staff will prepare the material to be collected by patrons between 10:00 and 15:00 daily from Monday to Friday at the library entrance; library membership cards must be presented when collecting material. . Library materials on loan can be returned/dropped off at your library between 10:00 and 15:00 daily.
You can search for available material at your library on your Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) here: https://opac.capetown.gov.za. Extended borrowing privileges during this period: . Material already issued from Sunday 1 March will automatically be extended until the end of April. . Twenty items including five audio-visual items (CDs/DVDs) may be borrowed for 30 days. . All items may be renewed via the OPAC or telephonically for an additional 30 days. . No reservations or inter-library loan requests can be accommodated during this pe-
riod. Libraries also offer access to PressReader, an online platform for access to digital newspapers and magazines. All libraries are set up to be PressReader hotspots, for example, if you are in proximity to the library building, you can use your personal device to access this free e-resource for three days, using your login details. Libraries with SmartCape Wi-Fi provides radiant access i.e. access for seven days following a login using your SmartCape username and password. You are required to be a SmartCape registered user to have access for seven days. V For more information on available services, please contact your local library.
The Cape Malay Choir Board has postponed the grand finale of its competition scheduled for Saturday 28 March until further notice. This is in line with a government directive which prohibits gatherings of more than 100 people to curb the spread of Covid-19. “We will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with all agencies involved in combatting the spread of the virus and maintaining a high level of safety and security among all,” says Shafick April, president of the Cape Malay Choir Board. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March declared Covid-19 a state of national disaster. Everyone should adhere to the following measures: . Limit contact with groups. Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited; . Mass gatherings including community, religious and cultural events are cancelled; . All permits issued are withdrawn until further notice.
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Additional training will be provided to the approximately 500 new law enforcement officers who are being deployed across the province as part of the Western Cape Safety Plan (WCSP). The law enforcement officers are also receiving full in-basket training which includes tactical street survival training, training on opening dockets and taking statements and radio procedure, to name a few. The appointed learner law enforcement officers are being deployed to a number of identified locations including Site C Khayelitsha, Delft and Philippi, includ-
ing Hanover Park. They are currently completing their inductions within the three deployment areas, which are considered high risk areas in Cape Town. Thereafter, they will be deployed operationally. “Prior to deployment, the officers received basic training in the City of Cape Town by-laws, peace officer and traffic warden training,” says the provincial minister for community safety, Albert Fritz. “WCSP is committed to service delivery excellence,” he says. “As such, the learner law en-
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Tourist sites closed for now
City’s drivers shift up a gear
In a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19, many public facilities and tourist attractions have temporarily closed their doors. The number of cases reported in the country has surpassed the 200 mark and is increasing daily. The following facilities are closed with immediate effect: . The Two Oceans Aquarium will be closed until Tuesday 14 April. This temporary closure extends to activities planned by
A total of 170 drivers of the City of Cape Town were put through their paces at the annual Driver of the Year competition held at the Turfhall Stadium in Lansdowne on Thursday 12 March. According to the Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle, the participants are City employees whose core function is to drive City vehicles every day. “The criteria was to obtain the highest score from five driving manoeuvres. The total score is 500 and each manoeuvre weighs 100 points,” she says. Prior to the competition, the drivers had a practice session. “The competition comprises of three categories namely Code B, C1, C, EC1 and EC and the winners are selected from each category. The competition was hosted by the City’s occupational health and safety fleet risk control division and staff members from different City departments took part,” Cottle says.
the aquarium including members’ sleepover, Trash Bash and holiday workshops. . Robben Island Museum tours are suspended until such a time that conditions allow to lift the suspension. . Iziko Museums of South Africa says the closure will last for 21 days until 7 April, after which the situation will be reassessed. V For more information, the official websites of these facilities can be visited.
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man has been arrested following an attempt to obtain fragrances by fraudulent means. On Thursday 19 March at 10:30, Mitchell’s Plain police arrested a 34-year-old man for fraud amounting to R95 000. It is alleged that the suspect made an internet bank transfer to a fragrance store at Promenade Mall for the purchase of a large quantity of fragrances and collected the fragrances at the store on Thursday morning.
The annual competition was first held in 1995. The objective of the competition is to enhance the drivers’ road-safety knowledge, to prevent and reduce crashes and to reduce fleet maintenance costs. The competition also gives recognition to all good drivers who use the City’s vehicles daily. The first, second and third place winners will receive a trophy, a certificate and a gift at a separate awards ceremony. “I want to commend all staff who willingly put their driving skills under the spotlight in this competition. This shows their commitment to being proud City ambassadors by displaying high levels of competency in meeting the challenges of the competition. We acknowledge also that these driving skills play a big part in ensuring that key components of the City’s operations function effectively,” Cottle says. The winners of the competition will be announced later in the year.
It is further alleged that the suspect used a fake address and fake ID document to commit the fraud. On preliminary investigation, it came to light that an EFT purchase was made on Tuesday 3 March for R97 000 using the same modus operandi in another case. The amount transferred to the store would reflect and then a few hours later the transaction would be reversed. The suspect has since appeared in court on related charges.
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
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n a bid to rid the streets of narcotics and crime, Strandfontein safety volunteers have joined hands with members of other safety structures to conduct joint operations to ride the community of crime. Over the past weekend of Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March, the Strandfontein police, neighbourhood watch, community policing forum (CPF), block watch and law enforcement participated in a roadblock and safety patrol which resulted in mass drug confiscations and arrests. What is of most concern to CPF chair Sandy Schuter Flowers is the increase in drug activity. The drugs frequently confiscated from peddlers and users in the area include mandrax, tik, unga, dagga and ecstasy. “Often and many times we come across minors drinking lean,” says Schuter Flowers. “The children mix gas cooldrinks with cough medicine containing codeine all of which has serious side effects.” Schuter Flowers says there is often a push back and denial from residents. “We encourage families to stop being in denial, when there is a known substance abuser in the home. Help break the cycle of substance abuse by reaching out to rehabilitation facilities for help,” she says. The initiatives to clean up the streets started with foot patrols into the informal settlement, lead by WO Noxolo Rulwe in conjunction with law enforcement area south officers, CPF and neighbourhood watch members. Schuter Flowers shares feedback: “Since Rulwe started at Strandfontein police, we have seen a major impact. Her activity and
involvement within the community has paid off positively.” Residents had raised their concerns with her regarding activities in the area, especially the drug peddling. It was then that the partnership began to see an end to the drug trade. “Several arrests have been made and majority of it were drug arrests. We have seen the high demand for drugs, looking at the amount of drug arrests made and the type of drugs being confiscated, it’s evident that there is a demand, which means we have many drug users in Strandfontein. We encourage residents to start educating themselves on the signs of substance abuse so that they are able to identify if they have a loved one that is possibly addicted,” she says. “To start with early intervention by reaching out for help, reaching out to rehabilita-
tion facilities before the substance abuser completely destroy their lives. We finding that there are many domestic violence related cases within the home, due to substance abuse. It’s is extremely difficult to curb the ongoing drug trade when there is a demand for the supplies.” Schuter Flowers is calling on residents to take a stand. “It’s time for residents of Strandfontein to start reporting this drug trade happening, so that search warrants can be obtained and those houses can be raided. Stop reporting these things on WhatsApp groups, none of that information gets re-
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Law enforcement officers conducting stop and searchers.
A roadblock held in the area
NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN A meeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 10:00 in the Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Please note that limited seating is available for members of the public and, therefore, seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to attend the meeting, you are requested to contact Nadine Damon on 021 400 3708 between 09:00 and 16:00. All requests for attendance must be received by no later than a day before the meeting. You will be required to provide your surname, initials and contact telephone number. Visitors are kindly requested to be seated by 09:30.
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
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Clinics, hospitals prepared for Covid-19 SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ith the number of Covid-19 infections rising by the day, Western Cape health facilities are preparing for all eventualities. With the announcement made by president Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus, a ban on gatherings of more than 100 people was implemented, with further measures expected to be announced on Sunday 22 March. The address was postponed to last night (Monday 23 March) and People’s Post had already gone to print by the time of his address. For anyone who has visited a local public health facility for appointments or medication, long waits see thousands of patients gather at facilities, posing greater risk for spread. However, the hundreds of medical facilities run by the Western Cape government and City of Cape Town have already started implementing measures to mitigate these risks. Maret Lesch, Western Cape department of health spokesperson, says the province runs 457 primary health care service points and 33 district hospitals, five regional hospitals, six tuberculosis hospitals, four psychiatric hospitals, two central hospitals, and one tertiary hospital. The City of Cape Town runs 104 facilities with close to 250 000 patients expected to visit its facilities over the winter and autumn periods. Mayco member for health, Zahid Badroodien says the daily services includes immunisation, treatments of reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, mental health, tuberculosis, mental health, maternal health and chronic care among others. Lesch says: “The average number of peo-
ple per facility depends on the type of facility and how many hours it operate per day. Our day clinics are open for eight hours per day, we also have 12-hour and 24-hour facilities. Most of our facilities offer a comprehensive service package, ranging from chronic care to acute medical care. In 2018/2019 we saw 14.1 million patients in our primary health care (clinic) facilities,” she says. To ensure that long queues are avoided at the provincial facilities, Lesch says the department is calling on patients to arrive on time for their appointments. “We ask that patients do not arrive hours before their appointment times so that we can limit the number of people in the waiting area. Chronic medication can be collected at our offsite (clinical decision unit) CDU, which also reduces the number of people waiting at the clinic. We ask that people waiting to be seen follow proper hygiene protocol by washing their hands and covering their cough or sneeze with the bend of their arm or a tissue. Discard the tissue immediately after use and wash hands,” says Lesch. City clinics have further implemented a contingency measure that will decongest the facilities. “These will include providing medication for two months or more, appointment systems and staggering clinic visits. Each clinic will have a different approach, based on their specific client load,” says Badroodien. Some of the other measures being put in place include postponements of elective surgeries, discharging of patients in stable condition for further management at home. “All clinics are following strict hand hygiene protocol. Patients are also screened via a questionnaire before entering the facility to ensure they do not match the case definition for Covid-19. We have also adjusted our visitation policy at all government hospitals to limit
the number of visitors per patient in line with social distancing guidelines as a measure to reduce the possible risk of spreading Covid-19,” says Lesch. Badroodien adds: “Clinics already have very strict hygiene procedures in place called ‘infection control procedures’ as we are used to dealing with infectious diseases such as TB. These include excellent hand hygiene, sterilisation of equipment and correct removal of hazardous waste. Simple actions such as good ventilation and positioning of patients in waiting rooms are also key.” Anyone infected by Covid-19 has flu-like symptoms and those most at risk have travelled to an area where the virus is spreading from person-to-person in the community or if someone has had close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19. “If you suspect you meet the description and case definition for Covid-19 you should isolate yourself at home for 14 days. Call the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) hotline on 0800 029 999, Provincial Hotline on 021 928 4102, or your doctor and explain your symptoms. They will advise you on the next steps. Should you be referred to go for testing, do not go directly to a health facility – call ahead and alert them that you are coming so they can pre-
pare for your arrival to prevent further spread of the virus. Only people matching the case definition for Covid-19 will be tested,” says Lesch. Currently, primary care clinics are not testing clients for Covid-19, says Badroodien. “Training is under way to increase this capacity. Anyone who presents at a facility is screened and appropriately referred if need be. In the meantime, however, we ask that residents first call one of the hotlines that have been established to assist persons who have reason to believe that they may have contracted the virus,” he says. City health has also implemented the identification of rapid response teams, in association with the metro district health service, to do contact tracing and collect samples, ensuring facilities are prepared to deal with the outbreak, if required, ensuring all staff members are trained to respond to any patient in the event of a suspected case, acquiring personal protective equipment for staff and information posters to display in waiting rooms and other public facilities “The City’s environmental health practitioners have also ramped up their health promotion awareness and education sessions, around good hygiene practices to avoid contracting and or spreading the virus,” says Badroodien.
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Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has intensified its coordinated response to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19 at all its airports, including the Cape Town International. From Wednesday 18 March, the government has placed a travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries, including Italy, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), China and Iran. President Cyril Ramaphosa has also advised all South African citizens to refrain from all forms of travel to or through the European Union, USA, UK and other identified high-risk countries. Since the outbreak started in China earlier this year, the South African government has put in place measures to screen visitors entering the country. Officials use thermal screening on all passengers entering South Africa, with those passengers identified as potentially infected at the airport then channelled to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NCID) for further testing. These screening measures detect elevated temperatures, one of the signs and symptoms of the Covid-19 disease. All screening activities are carried out by Port Health, a division of the department of health. Since the president’s declaration of a national state of disaster on Sunday 15 March, Acsa has taken the following additional steps:
. Additional screening measures have been updated to ensure that all passengers will have to go through a minimum of two Port Health screening points before reaching immigration. . All passengers are also asked to complete a questionnaire before landing to assist with detection and tracing of potential infections from high-risk areas. . Strict disinfection and hygiene control procedures have been implemented, particularly at arrival gates, buses and all passenger facilitation areas. . The number of hand sanitising stations has been increased and the cleaning schedules of high contact surfaces updated for more frequent sterilisation with ammonia and chlorine-based cleaning compounds. . All front-line staff members have been supplied with protective respiratory masks and gloves to minimise the risk of infection. . Acsa has implemented a digital and social media communications campaign, including terminal building announcements to create awareness around prevention measures. These include regular hand-washing and use of sanitiser stations, keeping a social distance of at least two metres between other people as well as avoiding contact with surfaces and handshaking. V Passengers who have questions with regards to the screening process can contact the national tollfree hotline on 0800 029 999. To check on the status of incoming and outbound flights, go to https:// www.airports.co.za/utilities/live-flight-info.
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Spare a thought for homeless U-turn has sent out an emergency appeal to Capetonians to help ramp up its capacity to support the homeless in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. Jon Hopkins, acting director and chief operations officers of U-turn, says the homeless are particularly vulnerable to the virus because they have both compromised immune systems and a shortage of facilities to wash their hands. “We all face this threat, the greatest being that our healthcare facilities might be overwhelmed. By facing this together and looking after the most vulnerable, we will have a stronger and more caring city during this national emergency and afterwards.”
The registered Christian non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Claremont assists up to 1 000 people who face homelessness every year and with the current economic downturn, the number of people needing assistance is likely to rise sharply. Hopkins says when faced with a personal crisis, there is a risk that we lose empathy for others. “This is a time of uncertainty for us all, and while the work that U-turn was doing before the outbreak was important, it is increasingly so today. In this difficult time, it is only by pulling together that we can reduce the suffering for all.” Here are some ways that you can help: . Donate soap. Soap is a scarce commodi-
Send us your feedback ty for those on the streets and can save lives. Donated soap can be dropped off in any U-turn clothing bin, store or at the NGO’s head office located on the corner of Stegman Road, Hawthorne Road and Claremont Boulevard. . Ask your counsellor for public water points. During the 2018 water crisis, public taps were removed and never replaced. Ask ward counsellors to establish water points with access to soap for the homeless to wash their hands. V To donate to the emergency appeal, go to Homeless.org.za/coronavirus-response. To find the closest soap drop-off point to you, go to Homeless.org.za/contact-us.
As the Covid-19 infection rate increases, many companies have adopted a work from home policy that sees thousands of employees moving their operations to the comfort of their own homes. Share your pictures and thoughts on the challenges and how you are finding this transition. What is your company doing and what are your thoughts on measures announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa. V Email your letters, comments and pictures to letters@peoplespost.co.za.
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aar’s my sanitiser?” That, says Mikhail Manuel, must be passengers’ first words when the guardjie slides open the minibus taxi’s door. “Before you get on board, stick out your hand and ask for it. And if the guardjie doesn’t have any, wait for the next one who will.” Manuel, a doctoral researcher at the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Transport Studies, says, considering that the risk of contact among passengers is high in minibus-taxis because of the proximity in which people sit next to each other, this is a very reasonable request. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster (in terms of the Disaster Management Act) on Sunday 15 March. In his address, he said: “We further discourage all non-essential domestic travel, particularly by air, rail, taxis and bus.” The reality, however, is that a large number of Cape Town residents, particularly commuters from disadvantaged communities, rely heavily on minibus-taxis for their daily commute to and from their jobs. Recognising this, the City of Cape Town will be implementing several measures at public transport interchanges (PTIs), minibus-taxi facilities, MyCiTi stations and on MyCiTi buses. While Manuel commends the City for its efforts, he says commuters must also take responsibility for their own health and demand that health and safety precautions are taken by minibus-taxi owners and drivers. “There is this misconception that the minibus-taxi industry is a public good – something owned, operated and managed by the government. But unlike MyCiTi, it isn’t. Although the operation of MyCiTi buses is open to tender to private companies, the City retains complete authority in setting sanitation standards and enforcing them. “When it comes to minibus-taxis, the government has little authority over them because, whatever regulations the government might set, it is difficult to enforce
them,” he explains. And here is where passengers should come in. Manuel says what most passengers don’t realise is that the taxi industry is oversupplied. Now is a good time to realise you can make demands. He says there are enough taxis to allow the passenger to choose which one they want to use, you don’t have to get into the first one that arrives. “Chances are, if you stand at a minibustaxi transit point, there will be a taxi stopping there every two minutes. It is quite easy to say, ‘I am not going to get into your taxi’, and wait for the next one.” He says he realises passengers might feel scared to voice what is a justified request. “We view taxi drivers as being these gangsters because of how some of them speed or use violence to protect their routes. But the only reason they act like this is because of the way the industry is structured.” How it works, says Manuel, is that the taxi owner leases his vehicle to a driver at a daily set fee. The driver then has to recoup this fee, the petrol and the guardjie’s salary from passengers’ fees paid. It is the desire to protect their earning potential which motivates reckless behaviour. “But taxi drivers are service providers. It is in the owners’ and drivers’ best interest to ensure their passengers are happy.” Manuel says taxi associations also have a role to play. “For example in Durban last week, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) was handing out hand sanitisers to taxi drivers and passengers. Our local associations also need to step up and get involved.” Felicity Purchase, City’s Mayco member for transport, says the City will, together with the provincial and national government, engage with the minibus-taxi associations through their provincial and regional structures on the way forward, and voluntary precautionary measures. It will also discuss with industry the provision of hand sanitiser at PTIs. “We appeal to minibus-taxi operators to keep their safety and the safety of their cus-
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tomers in mind during this time, and to adapt their business practices accordingly,” says Purchase. The City is also in the process of implementing more regular deep cleansing operations at the PTIs and minibus-taxi facilities and requests all bus and minibus-taxi passengers to practise the following hygiene and travel guidelines: . Ensure windows are open. . Avoid using public transport if you are elderly or have underlying health issues. . Make use of hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face especially around the eye and mouth area. . Do not travel if you have a sore throat or fever. . Wear a protective mask, scarf or buff. . Consider travelling outside of peak
hours when buses are less crowded. . Taxi passengers must ensure they have the correct taxi fare amount to minimise contact with the taxi conductor. . Wait for the next taxi if you are concerned about your social distance being compromised. People’s Post contacted Prasa, asking for the measures the rail agency would implement in wake of the declaration. Riana Scott, spokesperson for Prasa in the province, said the region had completed and submitted to Prasa its preparedness assessment to limit and/or prevent the spread of Covid-19. “It is anticipated that a national statement will follow. In the interim the region has commenced with awareness communication among commuters and employees,” says Scott.
Golden Arrow makes clean sweep for hygiene Golden Arrow Bus Services’ (Gabs) interdisciplinary internal Covid-19 task team will meet daily to assess and formulate strategies based on global best practices and the specific needs of its passengers and staff. It will be instituting a number of additional hygiene-related measures, assessing the situation continuously and issuing regular updates. Derick Meyer, the general manager of Gabs, says: “We ask that our passengers follow the prescribed hygiene practices such as regular hand washing and covering mouths with hands or elbows when sneezing or coughing. Please keep your windows open.”
Golden Arrow has introduced the following measures: . Daily application of specialised 24-hour germ and virus-killing surface cleaner to its 1 200 buses with additional applications at terminals where possible. . Load reduction strategies, where possible. . Providing drivers with masks, gloves and hand sanitiser. . On-going passenger and staff education in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works. V If you suspect you or someone you know is ill, call the National Coronavirus hotline on 0800 029 999.
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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 24 March 2020
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eenage years can be a stressful and anxious time for many young people, and suicide remains one of the more common causes of unnatural death among this age group. While teenagers or others who take their own lives may not necessarily display warning signs, several behaviours may be closely associated with suicide risk. “Parents, teachers, peers and friends may observe changes in a teenager’s demeanour without realising what these signs could potentially mean,” says Mark de la Ray, a psychologist practising at Akeso Kenilworth adolescents and young adults (Kaya) and Akeso Kenilworth mental health facilities, in Claremont, Cape Town. “While people struggling with depression do not necessarily become suicidal, the majority who attempt suicide do have a history of depression. Among teenagers, there is often a strong correlation between mental health challenges – most commonly depression, conduct or behavioural disorders and substance abuse – and suicide risk,” De la Ray notes. The following signs in a teenager’s behaviour may indicate that he or she is having trouble coping and needs help: . Depression symptoms; . changes in sleeping patterns; . change in appetite or weight; . social withdrawal; . speaking or moving with uncharacteristic speed or slowness; . fatigue or loss of energy; . feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach and/or guilt; . preoccupation with death or suicide;
. extreme anxiety, agitation and/or rage; . excessive use of drugs or alcohol; . history of physical illness or emotional difficulties; and . feelings of hopelessness or desperation. He emphasises that teenagers who have attempted to take their own lives previously are at higher risk for suicide and should be carefully monitored. It would be dangerous to assume that any attempt at suicide, whether “serious” injury is sustained or not, is simply attention-seeking behaviour that does not require intervention, he says. “Any form of suicidal acting out would indicate that there are deep underlying distress and an inability to cope.” De la Ray adds that in some cases, suicidal thoughts may be associated with adjustment to certain medications. Teenagers who have recently started taking a new medication, including antidepressants, or have had a change in their prescribed dosage, may experience difficulties initially. In such instances, the treating doctor or psychiatrist should be consulted without delay. “Where cause for concern has been identified, remove items that could potentially be used for self-harm from the teenager’s environment,” he says, adding that the temptation to act on impulse can allow someone to cause serious harm to themselves. Akeso Kenilworth’s Kaya mental health facility offers in-patient care for young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties or grappling with suicidal thoughts. De la Ray concludes: “There is no shame in seeking assistance.”
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Fans lap up final event at Killarney T
he highlight of Bragging Rights at Killarney International Raceway in partnership with the City of Cape Town, RaceSA, Razor Customs and Airvengers on Saturday 14 March wasn’t Ralph Kumbier’s fastest run of the day in his new Pro Gas class Camaro SS. That only lasted 8.962 seconds. The real highlight was the vibe – the camaraderie between the competitors, who came from all around South Africa and beyond to
be part of this invitation-only event, and the roars of delight from the huge crowd every time somebody pulled a big burnout on the drag racing start line, threw it sideways into G Energy corner in the drifting arena, or stepped up to collect a trophy in the Show ‘n Shine competition. In his opening speech Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith hinted that this might be the last major event in Cape Town for some time, and petrolheads cer-
Zuheir Mowlana’s Toyota Quantum pick-up was the deserved winner of Best in Show.
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Bellville Netball Club hosted its first tournament of the year on Saturday 14 March at the Bellville netball premises in Mark Street, Bellville. According to Bellville Netball Club’s president, Helena “Lientjie” Laubscher, clubs from around the Peninsula competed. These included Spoiltbratz (Kraaifontein), Goldhill Legends (Mitchell’s Plain), Bellville Netball Club, Scottsville High (Kraaifontein), Curro Durbanville, Scottsdene Angels (Kraaifontein), Golden Queens, Red Ants, Leipoldt, Popstars, Kraaifontein netball club and Brackenfell. “Wow! What a great enjoyable day we had. We started at 08:00 with our junior tournament. We had eight clubs and 10 junior teams from all over the Peninsula participating. The little ones played their hearts out and the winners in each category were u.9 Bellville, u.11 Goldhill Legends from Mitchell’s Plain and u.13 again Goldhill Legends,” says Laubscher. In the seniors tournament, 11 clubs with 21 teams took part, with the games played on a goal average. The first place went to Bellville’s first team and the second to Goldhill Legends u.17 from Mitchell’s Plain. The Bellville Netball Club had three junior teams and five senior teams participating in the tournament and Laubscher says the pride and potential that was shown throughout the day shows that the club is not only growing in numbers but also playing excellent netball. “What also made this day very special was the fact that the sponsor Bart Saayman of Triangle Consultants and his entire staff came out to support the day. They won the hearts of every kid and
player by handing out cooldrinks and chips and also by involving themselves with the game and all the players,” she says. Laubscher adds that she was blown away by the response from those who supported the event. “For me, the little ones are very important. Seeing the parents support their kids at a tournament like this... It is such an honour to be part of and to know that we, as a club, did something for the community to help keep our young ones off the street and to help invest in their future. As chairperson of the Bellville Netball Club, it is a huge honour to say that, with the support of every member of this club, the day was worth every effort and we will do it again soon,” she says. Concerning the Covid-19 outbreak, Laubscher warns against spreading unnecessary panic among the club members. “I correspond with them on our Bellville WhatsApp group, telling them to stay calm and that the executive committee (exco) will meet and take the necessary steps. Because we, as the exco, highly value the health and safety of our members. After our meeting and president Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech (on 15 March), we decided to respect the restrictions laid out by the president. From Monday 16 March, all activities for the Bellville netball players were put on hold till further notice,” she says. Laubscher urges all players and club members to stay home, be careful and to take the necessary precautions. “We are also part of the Cape Town Netball Federation Western Province, Western Cape Netball Federation and Netball South Africa. “All these bodies have decided to put a hold on their activities throughout South Africa till further notice and we will also abide by their decisions.”
tainly made the most of it. Kumbier’s thundering Camaro posted the fastest time of the day but the highest speed at the end of the quarter mile (402 metres) was recorded by Zanil Satar of Team Maputo in a Nissan GTR R33, who tripped the lights at 254.45km/h, significantly faster than Kumbier’s 224.35km/h. Satar’s 9.485 second run topped Class 6AWD for six-cylinder all-wheel drive vehicles, ahead of Waghied Jappie and Nivan Maistry, each in a GTR R35. Class 6B for six-cylinder rear-wheel drive vehicles, usually the preserve of the BMW E30s, went to Jonathan Facrie’s Toyota Corolla (10.324 seconds at 183.58km/h), from BMW pilots Mansoor Parker (11.333 seconds at 212.78km/h) and Stoil Michaylov (12.024 seconds at 212.63km/h). Rameez Ebrahim aced Class 5AWD in his Audi TTRS at 9.702 seconds and 241.45km/h, well ahead of Julian van der Watt (Unitronics TTRS) on 11.309 seconds and 196.88km/h. PHOTO: DAVE ABRAHAMS
Class 4 AWD was dominated as always by Golf R models, led by Preshen Naicker with a 10.386 second run at 215.81km/h, Naeem Logday (10.620 seconds at 210.66km/h) and Faris Manan (10.890 seconds at 213.76km/h). Willie Nel and his legendary Chev CanAm came out of retirement to win Class 8EX for modified eight-cylinder vehicles with a 10.172 second pass at 212.58, followed at a respectful distance by the Mercedes C63 AMGs of Rohan Munien (10.913 seconds at 208.88km/h) and Paresh Williams (11.127 seconds at 203.40km/h). Hermann Mostert and his Toyota Corolla took no prisoners in Class 6EX, posting a 9.012 second run at 231.82km/h to beat the Nissan GTRs of Viswa Williams (9.540 seconds at 253.08km/h) and Terance Naidoo (10.069 seconds at 224.33km/h), and the Kwiklee TTRS of tiny Yurisa Naidoo, the fastest lady on the day with a best effort of 10.220 seconds at 225.09km/h. Finally, Shaun Zurich and his beautifully prepared Honda Civic ripped the roof off everything in Class 4AX for naturally aspirated four-cylinder cars with a 9.427 second pass at 238.69km/h. The drifting competition on the tar oval came down to a one-on-one final between Christopher Long in the 2JZ VVti powered Mikes Place Toyota Supra and the Lexus V8engined Toyota Corolla of Izak van Zyl. In the end, however, bragging rights for the day went to Long after a superb final run. The Airvengers Show ‘n Shine competition in the new pits pulled together some of the finest modified, custom and stance cars in the Western Cape. For sheer inventiveness, thinking out of the box and breathtaking attention to detail, Zuheir Mowlana’s Toyota Quantum pick-up was the deserved winner of Best in Show. Yes, we know there is no such thing as a Quantum pick-up; that’s the point.
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ver 1 000 kids attended the Western Province KFC mini-cricket provincial festival at the Newlands cricket ground on Friday 13 March. The programme brings youngsters from across the country together and not only introduces them to the wonderful game of cricket, but also allows them to play and have fun. The festival was hosted by the Cape Cobras, with players Simon Khomari, Isaac Dikgale and Rory Kleinveldt all there to assist in coaching the kids and looking for talent. The Western Province women’s team came out in full force including their coach Claire Terblanche as well as Proteas players and Western Province players Sinalo Jafta, Andrie Steyn and Laura Wolvaardt. Wolvaardt has just returned from the Women’s T20 World Cup and where she was picked in the combined World XI. “I started playing cricket by playing mini-cricket and it started with me just playing to do
something to keep me busy but I see that things have changed considerably since I played. I can see that there are a lot more kids playing mini-cricket, they know a lot more about cricket than what I used to and they really have a lot of fun. As players we don’t always know the impact that we have on the players. My brother plays rugby and when his mates come back from a mini-cricket festival they tell him about all the professional players that they have met and how the players have inspired them. Who knows, one of the kids that I spoke to today could be the next Laura Wolvaardt.” said Jafta. “We had 1 000 kids and over 200 coaches that come from schools from all five regions in the Western Cape. These youngsters and their teachers get excited to play on a big stage like the Newlands Cricket ground where they get to see their heroes play. It was special for the kids to get to see (Simon) Khomari, (Isaac) Dikgale, (Laura) Wolvaardt, (Andrie) Steyn and (Sinalo) Jafta at the fes-
tival, but the big surprise for me was when retired Proteas player Rory Kleinveldt actually asked me if he could attend the festival to coach the kids. It just shows how special the programme is for the players for them to ask to be part of it,” said Mark Khoabane, Western Province mini-cricket coordinator. The attending children from the various schools across the province are a part of the 124 000 kids from 6 495 schools that take part in over 44 000 mini-cricket matches around the country over the cricket season. The mini-cricket programme remains one of the most significant development programmes in the South African sporting landscape and goes far beyond the game of cricket. Children from all walks of life will continue to have a platform that will help them grow, develop and shine in hopes of reaching their full potential and realise their dreams and possibly become the future stars of this country, like their Protea heroes.
Sonwabile Tingeni of John Pama Primary School and Rory Kleinveldt of the Cobras during the KFC Mini-Cricket Western Province Festival at Newlands cricket ground on Friday March 13.