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People come from far and wide on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a meal prepared by a group of volunteers at the Jehovah Jireh Community Outreach Ministries feeding point in Linaria Street, Lentegeur. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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vision from God has birthed a sevenyear project that feeds thousands of residents from the Cape Flats and surrounding communities. When Zelda Isaacs had a vision about hungry children visiting their home for food, she and her husband, Pastor Cecil Isaacs, started the Jehovah Jireh Community Outreach Ministries. “When God gave me the vision of the children of the (informal settlement) that comes to our house to have something to eat, God showed me that it is not only these children but also neighbours’ children who are hungry,” she says. “I spoke to my husband and said the need is in Lentegeur. God gave me the scripture of the bread and the fish and every time we went to church, there was a sermon about the bread and the fish.”
Matthew Chapter 14 and John Chapter 16 both relay the story of the seven baskets – five fish and two loaves (seven days per week), with 12 baskets returned (12 months of the year) in Zelda’s revelation. The scripture played an integral part in the success of the kitchen, says Zelda, who adds they have been abundantly blessed since then. “God said to me ‘I want you to name your soup kitchen Jehovah Jireh because I am the Lord, your provider’,” she says. They started from their home, serving 50 people from one pot, and since then they have grown to feed thousands every week across the city. Thanks to sponsorships, the project has expanded and today feeds thousands of people across the vulnerable communities, often sharing with soup kitchens in neighbouring areas, including Lavender Hill, Cafda and Grassy Park. “We have people calling us for assistance from all over and we cannot feed everyone so we rotate to assist everyone where we can,”
says Cecil. “Our main aim is to establish a feeding scheme in every community in Mitchell’s Plain.” Cecil says people are struggling all over the Western Cape but especially now as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Drug addiction, absent parents and grants being misused are some of the challenges. “We call them day orphans – children who are left to fend for themselves during the day. In Mitchell’s Plain, you see this all over. Children roaming the streets, asking for food,” says Cecil. “Children across the Cape Flats are suffering because of drug addiction and their parents.” Misuse of grants for drugs is another matter for concern, he says. “Some of the parents are drug addicts so the children are not even benefiting from the grant money,” says Cecil. Their goal is to be a support for these children, ensuring they have a warm meal and a support system. The Isaacs also established a youth club where they taught children life
skills, assisted them with homework and engaged the girls in spiritual dancing through a group of local dancers and teachers. As a result of Covid-19, this has had to be put on hold. Cecil says closing the kitchen is not an option as many would go hungry if they did. There are pensioners and other people who walk long distances to get a meal at their kitchen, he says. They serve from 13:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Linaria Street and strict Covid-19 regulations are adhered to, including screening and sanitising. He thanked his sponsors for their contributions and urged anyone who was able to assist, no matter how small, to do so. There is always a need for food and assistance, says the Isaacs, and anyone willing to assist or in need is welcome to contact them. With bills that quickly add up into the thousands, Jehovah Jireh’s main needs include vehicles, transport, gas, cooking equipment and electricity.
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COVID-19
Infections ease in the Western Cape SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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hile new infections are still reported daily in the Western Cape, recovery numbers are rapidly rising, resulting in an overall drop in Covid-19 infection rate in the province. For example, on Wednesday 22 July the Western Cape reported 86 372 confirmed Covid-19 cases, with 12 135 active cases, 71 491 recoveries and 2 746 deaths. By Thursday 23 July, the Western Cape had a confirmed 87 474 cases, with 11 991 active cases, 72 695 recoveries and 2 788 deaths. There had been 1 102 new infections over this 24-hour period. Over the same period, 1 204 people had recovered and 42 people had succumbed to the virus. This trend has been visible in the province since June with patients recovering faster than new infections reported. According to the provincial health department, this suggests a gentle easing of infections in the Metro. This is in line with predictions that the province would reach its peak at 80 000 confirmed cases. “Though the projection seems to be slowing, we are working on the scenario that there could still be an increase in deaths and admissions. We will continue to monitor this against the modelling for a longer period to be prepared for any eventuality,” reads a statement by the provincial department of health. Premier Alan Winde says: “The provincial government understands that the hard lockdown was an important intervention to slow the spread of the virus and, therefore, to buy the time needed to prepare our health system for the peak of infections that were to come.” In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the province had shown a rapid daily increase in infection numbers and had become known as the epicentre of the virus in South Africa.
In recent weeks, this has changed with the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng now showing a rapid increase in infections. In a recent address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the nine provinces across the country were expected to see their infection peaks at different points between July and the end of September. On Thursday 23 July, Ramaphosa acknowledged the successes in the province, but urged residents not to become complacent. “We have also seen a levelling-off of infections in the Western Cape since the third week of June. Although it may be too early to tell, this development provides some hope that the province may have passed the peak of infections. However, we need to remain cautious and vigilant – and continue to follow strict prevention measures – to avoid another rise in infections,” said Ramaphosa. Winde agrees, stating the province will not ease up on its response. “I can reveal that we are starting to see a gentle easing of pressure in the Metro in particular, with a possible decline. This is noticed in the most robust data available to us – hospitalisations and deaths. But let me be crystal clear, it is simply too early to say the worst is over. We simply do not know enough about the virus to claim so. We are still in the midst of a serious health pandemic. So, if anything, we must be even more vigilant and alert than before so that we can continue to flatten the curve and save lives in the Western Cape,” he says. Ramaphosa also revealed that South Africa ranked fifth in the world for the highest number of Covid-19 infections by Thursday 23 July with 408 052 confirmed cases. As the most recent available statistics at the time of going to print, by Sunday 26 July,
Frequently cleaning highly touched surfaces – such as door handles, remotes and tables – is recommended to stem the spread of the coronavirus. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS South Africa remained fifth with 445 433 infections behind the USA, Brazil, India and Russia. Russia in fourth has more than 370 000 cases more than South Africa. Gauteng has 160 154 confirmed cases, KwaZulu-Natal has 64 061 and the Eastern Cape has 73 585 confirmed cases. Cases in the Western Cape is at 92 079, Northern Cape at 3 600, North West at 17 338 and the Free State has 16 482 cases. Limpopo has 7 076 confirmed cases and Mpumalanga has 11 008 cases. The national death toll is 6 769 with 265 077 recoveries. For the Western Cape, there are 12 359 ac-
tive cases, 75355 recoveries and 2862 deaths. The Western Cape has the highest death toll in the country. Residents are reminded of the following tips to ensure protection against Covid-19 and slowing the spread to others. Practise social distancing – at least 2m is currently recommended; isolate when sick; do not remove your masks when talking or exercising; wash or sanitise your hands regularly; avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose (T-zone); practise cough etiquette (into a tissue or your elbow); and frequently clean all highly-used surfaces at work or at home.
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The Dutch government has teamed up with local online retailer Yebo Fresh, and Netherlands-based Run4Schools, to donate 530 food parcels to Mitchell’s Plain residents. The donations started with 130 food parcels distributed to families at Northwood Primary School on Wednesday 8 July. “Northwood Primary School in Woodlands wishes to acknowledge and thank the Dutch Consulate for their contribution with Run4Schools and Yebo Fresh in making generous donations to our school,” says school principal Leon Jones. “Our school is situated in a historically disadvantaged area, and our community faces the insurmountable challenges of high unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, gangsterism and violence. These factors all negatively impact on
the quality of life and, generally, self-esteem and morale are low. We are grateful to the Dutch Consulate for bringing a glimmer of hope to a pre-existing marginalised community who can only benefit from this benevolence, and we can only express the hope that the amicable ties forged with this Consulate will continue to grow from strength to strength.” The Netherlands Embassy and Consulate were amazed by the initiatives taken by local businesses and charitable organisations, and agrees that growth occurs when working together. “We as the Netherlands Embassy and Consulate praise the crucial role played by all who are filling in the gap in a bid to alleviate the hardship faced by those hardest hit by the lockdown. It is heart-wrenching to see people suffer from hunger, and horrible to witness so many unable to make ends meet. We are in awe of the measures being taken by businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
like Yebo Fresh and Run4Schools. In the face of a major global challenge, our partnership is needed now more than ever and continues to stand strong. We can achieve so much more together than apart,” says Sebastiaan Messerschmidt, Consul General of the Netherlands in South Africa. Jessica Boonstra, Founder of Yebo Fresh, says they were excited to get on board with the initiative. In acknowledging the need in the community, Run4Schools founder Leslie Pangemanan says the handover will be greatly beneficial. “The need was incredibly high, the queues for our distribution points in and around our schools were very long, and deliveries were not always without danger. However, every package was successfully delivered to families in need.” Following the first handover, three more handovers are planned for the remainder of Mitchell’s Plain.
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A total of 130 food parcels were handed over to Northwood Primary School.
A total of 530 food parcels will be distributed in Mitchell’s Plain.
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Self-examination is key to early detection T
esticular cancer affects mostly younger men, can often be effectively treated and may be detected early if men self-examine carefully, according to urologist Dr Johan Mouton. Dr Mouton from the Urology Hospital Pretoria says the treatment of testicular cancer is one of the “big success stories in modern medicine”. “Previously, if you were diagnosed with testicular cancer there was a good chance you would not survive. Now, it can often be successfully treated through chemotherapy and surgery. It has a high probability of being cured if diagnosed early, as noted by the American Cancer Society,” he says. According to the National Cancer Institute in the United States of America (USA), 95% of patients record a five year’s disease-free survival rate while the Cancer Association of SA notes: “If testicular cancer is detected ear-
Hospital has new number The Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, situated in Lentegeur, would like to ad-
ly, life returns to normal.” A recent study also suggests smoking cigarettes and marijuana in particular increases the risk of contracting testicular cancer, while other risk factors include a family or personal history of the condition, men who’ve had undescended testis at birth, infertility, obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle. Testicular cancer is an abnormal growth or tumour in one or both testes and symptoms include a lump, testicular pain and or discomfort in the groin or scrotum. Mouton suggests that men follow the steps set out by the Cancer Association SA for selfexamination which should be done at least once a month after a bath or shower. Mouton says younger men are more susceptible largely due to genetics and because cancer cells become active in the testicles after puberty. He says some men feel embarrassed to discuss the condition which could
be detrimental to their health. “If you’re concerned about the condition, make an appointment with a urologist at the
Urology Hospital. We’ll conduct an examination and we’ll identify the best course of action,” says Mouton.
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Funding to improve facilities SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
Community Centre. Upgrades to two facilities are earmarked for the current financial year. “We are looking at the Tafelsig Community Hall (Dolomites) and major repair and upgrades to the Mnandi Resort (swimming pools) for the current financial year,” says Philander. “We have also employed law enforcement officers with this money. A further 10 staff will be employed per ward to monitor maintenance and dumping in parks.”
A total of R6 million was given to the to the Wolfgat Subcouncil, subcouncil 12, and has been earmarked for upgrades over the past and coming financial years. The Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme (Murp) funding is specifically aimed at improving and upgrading City owned property. The subcouncil consists of wards 78, 79, 81 and 82. Subcouncil chair Solomon Philander says R4 million has already been spent in the 2019/’20 financial year ending on Tuesday 30 June. The additional R2 million will be spent on planned upgrades in the 2020/’21 financial year, which started on Wednesday 1 July. “The funding has been spent on upgrades to City rental stock, with replacing of geysers, replacing old doors and fixtures, and plumbing work. There has also been upgrades to parks and facilities,” says Philander. The facilities already upgraded includes the Portland Communi- Mnandi Resort Swimming Pools are earmarked for ty Centre, Eastridge Community upgrades and repairs in the current financial year. PHOTO: Centre and the Beacon Valley SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
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Local NPO builds a ‘lasting legacy’ SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
the wrong blood and it has always been in the back of my mind – wanting to learn more about this virus,” Williams explains. fter working in the HIV and tuberculosis “In 2003 we started noticing people get sick (TB) space for the last 15 years, a local orin the community. We used to go out there ganisation has now shifted their focus to serand wash people without gloves and caring vice the community battling the devastating for them until we learnt more about HIV and impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. then went for courses. We had to get ourThe Healing Well, based in Tafelsig, has selves tested because we have been in contact been active since 2003 and registered as a first hand with people who have the virus non-profit organisation (NPO) two years ago. and once we understood how the virus The NPO started with five worked it became much easier to women from the community work with patients.” working with and caring for HIV/ In recognising the work the Aids and TB patients. women had done in the communiAlthough they have been active ty, they became patient advocates. around Mitchell’s Plain for a This involved them speaking with number of years, they did not doctors and going out to see if pahave a footprint in the communitients were ready for Antiretrovity based on the type of work they rals (ARVs). had done. This pandemic and the vast efWendy Williams, one of the fects it has had on the community founding members of the NPO, had given them the opportunity to says with the lockdown they realexpand their outreach to service a ised a need to help the most vulmuch larger cause. nerable people in the community. “Without our donors we would They started a feeding scheme a not be able to care for these people week after lockdown began. the way that we do. From day one “This particular feeding when we started doing outreach scheme is in relation to the social for money or donations, people relief we are offering as a result would knock on the door with one of the food insecurity that people tin of fish, one packet of rice and are facing since the lockdown we made it work with whatever we started. We started about a week had,” says Williams. after the lockdown started beTheir goal is to run programmes cause we noticed people were goafter the lockdown has ended to ing hungry, knocking on doors create lasting change as many of for food. Most of the beneficiaries the people they support may not are people who have worked behave jobs to go back to after lockfore and are now without work,” down. she says. “At The Healing Well we do not They feed on average between advocate just to have a feeding 400 and 600 people daily with scheme, we advocate that people in “good food”. “We believe in feedthe long run can be self supporting the people good food because ing. We have programmes we it is all about dignity. Already would like to start after the lockthey do not have food to eat, so we down where we tap into people’s cannot give people food to eat that own skills and thereby have them we would not eat. We feed people empower themselves in things nutritious food,” Williams says. they do best so that they can (supWhen they initially started port themselves) and no longer feeding, they would get up in the need to stand in a line for food,” early hours of the morning to Williams says. cook on a small stove. V To donate to their cause or for more in“We needed a stove because we Aziza Spadonie, Carol Willemberg, Dawn Hess, Thelma Adams and Wendy Williams are the executive members of The formation, visit The Healing Well on Facewere cooking on a stove that Healing Well. book or call 081 215 6391 or 062 720 4566.
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needed us to get up at 03:00. I put out a random figure on Facebook and within an hour someone donated the R5 000 (we asked for). I needed more because the pot itself was an additional R3 000 which I did not know, but wow, we could then buy the stove. The company that made the stove for us then donated the pot. I am truly humbled by all the donations that have come forward. There are a lot of people who still feel for the communities out here; and us as The Healing Well, we are
merely the vessel to take it forward to the communities,” says Williams. The group has also done training and working in both the private and government sector. “I knew very little about HIV and TB 15 years ago and it was fascinating for me to learn about it. When my daughter was born in 1982 and needed a complete blood transfusion (I heard about HIV), much like Covid-19 is now (I was worried) – what if my child gets
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ometimes a single event can have a defining influence on the direction one’s life can take. Seth de Boer (21) experienced two of these events in the space of two years which set him on the path to become a rescue volunteer with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), and gave him the determination to go above and beyond to help those in need. “I started volunteering at Sea Rescue due to two events that occurred in my life,” De Boer says. “When I was around 14 years old, I was bodyboarding at Llandudno beach. At the time I had no experience nor confidence in my capabilities. Twenty minutes into the surf I took a horrible wipe-out and thought this might be my final moment. I eventually found myself washed up on the shoreline, bloated in my chest, and with that struggling sensation for a gasp of air. At that time, I knew I needed to change and improve my skills and gain respect for the ocean.” A year later, De Boer found himself at Muizenberg beach on a sunny day, with the swell rolling in at shoulder height. “Everyone was spread out keeping to themselves. While paddling back, I suddenly noticed on my left side, about 30 metres away, a board floating past which is normally a sign that something is amiss. “I paddled towards the board and noticed someone on their back. I rushed towards the man
and rolled him over onto a standup paddle board with the help of a paddle boarder that had also noticed the man in difficulty.” On their way to the shore De Boer lay on the board to keep the “casualty” in place. “I noticed a twitch in the facial muscle around the zygomaticus muscles which basically made it look as if he was smiling,” he says. The man was brought safely ashore and emergency services were called. “My training kicked in where I was taught basic CPR by the NSRI when they came to our school for a talk a few years before the incident,” De Boer says. Unfortunately, the man passed away. “Till this day I am completely unsure of what was the cause of his death and it is something I have to live with my entire life. But I also know that if it wasn’t for the training that kicked in, I would most certainly have panicked, and he would have not had a fighting chance,” he says. “The incident left me psychologically confused, thinking it was my fault, as if I did something wrong. But I have come to realise that all I have to do is keep on trying my best and sharpening my skills and to make a difference in my community. That is why I joined the NSRI, to lend a hand to those that can’t help themselves.” De Boer is based at NSRI Sta-
tion 16 at Strandfontein where he is on standby for emergencies, regularly checks and cleans the rescue equipment, and inspects the rescue vessel’s body and engine with the base captain present. In his “spare” time he does public talks on behalf of the NSRI about drowning prevention and also teaches children about ocean conservation as part of the I Am Water Foundation (IAW). He also surfs and coaches surfing at Muizenberg Beach. He loves visiting retirement homes for talks about the history of the NSRI and the role volunteers play on both the coastal and inland waters of South Africa. “Seeing them smile and sitting down and listening to all the stories and knowing that they will pass this on to their grandkids (is something I love),” he says. He has been with the NSRI for three years and, along with the rest of the NSRI volunteer family, is on standby 24/7. “In a way I do plan a future in rescue and am hoping to join an anti-poaching unit at the Kruger National Park. Unfortunately, the lockdown affected my plans financially, but in time I’ll get there,” he says. Commenting on the youth of South Africa, De Boer believes: “We should all strive to go above and beyond to help those in need where we can and to be the best generation to come.”
Seth de Boer
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No mask could land you in prison SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ot wearing a face mask could result in a hefty fine or imprisonment as this is now backed by law. Following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday 12 July, the mandatory wearing of masks along with the rest of the amended level three restrictions were gazetted – making them binding. Ramaphosa also said that the excuse that masks are not available is not valid as anything – including a t-shirt, scarf or piece of fabric – could be tied around the face to cover the nose and mouth. “Even as most of our people have taken action to prevent the spread of the virus, there are others who have not,” said Ramaphosa in his address. “There are some among us who ignore the regulations that have been passed to combat the disease. They also act without any responsibility to respect and protect each other.” He added that wearing masks and washing hands was familiar to everyone by now as a means to combat the spread of Covid-19.
“While many South Africans are wearing masks, there are, however, some among us who are not wearing masks when in public. It is therefore important that we should enforce the wearing of masks,” he said. “Employers, shop owners and managers, public transport operators, and managers and owners of any other public building are now legally obliged to ensure that anyone entering their premises or vehicle must be wearing a mask.” All workplaces and institutions will be required to appoint a designated official to manage these regulations. Cooperative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says: “Wearing a cloth mask is one of the measures at our disposal to protect ourselves and to protect people around us. The provision in the regulation now says that it is mandatory to wear a face mask – face mask, cloth mask or anything that you can use to cover your mouth and nose while in public,” she said at a briefing following the address. Justice minister Ronald Lamola calls on residents to normalise the wearing of masks. “It must be embarrassing not to wear a mask.
‘A game-changer’ against virus SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 The successful application and use of high-flow nasal oxygen continues to see more recoveries at Cape hospitals. Recently, Groote Schuur hospital celebrated the recovery of more patients since it introduced the use of the oxygen last month. The use of the high-flow nasal oxygen instead of a ventilator Five patients were moved from ICU to regular wards on saw the release of five patients one day, after being treated with high-flow nasal oxygen from the Intensive Care Unit at Groote Schuur hospital. (ICU) of Groote Schuur on Monday 6 July. ary hospitals. “It was a joyous occasion for Groote Schuur Cloete says the introduction of this form of hospital staff working in the high care Covid- treatment has made management of Covid-19 19 ward as they were able to successfully dis- patients easier in acute wards, provided there charge five patients from critical care and is proper supervision. ICU wards to normal wards after they were The machine delivers concentrated oxygen treated on the high-flow nasal oxygen ma- to a patient’s lungs, via long tubes which sit chines,” said premier Alan Winde in a state- just below the patient’s nostrils. This decreasment. “By being able to take five patients off es the work of breathing and makes sure that (these) machines on one day is extraordinary, the body gets enough oxygen even though and a truly remarkable achievement for the there is lung inflammation. dedicated staff working in the unit.” Ivan Cummings (56) from Grassy Park, and This treatment method was first applied by Shahied Fischer from Hanover Park, were a team of clinicians at the Tygerberg hospital two of the five patients who came off the maCovid-19 treatment centre based on emerging chine on Monday. research findings, (“Nasal oxygen could reFischer, a taxi driver who had been on the duce need for ventilators”, People’s Post, 26 machine for eight days, says: “When I came June). into Groote Schuur on Monday 29 June I could “Right at the beginning (of the outbreak), not breathe, I thought this was the end; I was the first six Covid-19 patients that were in not going to make it. But this hospital is aweneed of critical care (at the hospital) were ad- some, the staff have helped me to fight this mitted for early ventilation. At the time, that battle and live again. Covid-19 has helped me was the recommended treatment,” says Dr appreciate essential workers and the differKeith Cloete, head of the provincial health de- ence they are making to help us patients surpartment. “All six patients went onto ventila- vive.” tors and later died. At that time there were He warns that the virus should be taken sethe first emerging studies of some success in riously. “I was one of the people who did not critical care settings by using high-flow nasal take Covid-19 serious, I was not adhering to oxygen.” the guidelines that were given to us. I almost “The team at Tygerberg then decided that died, but thanks to Groote Schuur hospital, I the next seven patients that came in for criti- was able to survive. You might not be as lucky cal care would be placed on high-flow nasal as I am, so please adhere to the guidelines,” oxygen. Of the seven patients, six recovered. says Fischer. That was a huge turn around for the team. The provincial department of health has Those seven did not go onto ventilators,” he made this a priority for all facilities as part adds. of alternative treatment for Covid-19. Hundreds of patients have since been treat“We are now bringing the infrastructure ed at the facility, with 70% of them being put online to be able to produce this high-flow naon high-flow nasal oxygen. A third of all pa- sal oxygen. There are certain machines retients recover without the need for further quired to produce and equipment needed to ventilation. supply it at bedsides. We believe this will be “Not all patients meet the criteria for high- a critical game-changer for us in dealing with flow nasal oxygen,” says Cloete. “With the re- the most critically vulnerable people in this,” sult, 70% (of those put on high-flow nasal oxy- Cloete says. gen) have recovered.” Equipment shortages and concern around This was a significant step toward a better whether or not South African oxygen supplihealth response to the pandemic, the depart- ers would be able to meet the demand at South ment says. Ventilators were used as one of the Africa’s Covid-19 case peak is another matter main treatments for critical care during the being planned for. At this stage, high-flow oxinitial phases of the global pandemic, but the ygen is also under pressure from global deprovincial government has now implemented mand for ventilators and other treatment aphigh-flow nasal oxygen treatment at its terti- paratus for Covid-19.
It must be cool to wear a mask and it must be something that is becoming the new normal,” he says. While there is much speculation and push back from residents on making this a criminal offence, Lamola says giving someone a criminal record should be as a last resort. He says police should only be called when someone flat-out refuses to wear a covering and that it remains the responsibility of management in public spaces and workplaces to ensure this is being adhered to and enforced. “We were very reluctant from the beginning to criminalise this issue but there have been instances where people have been irresponsible, where people did not wear a mask in public places, including entering shops and taxis and various platforms. It has made the lives of members of the public difficult including law enforcement and officers’ lives when people do not wear masks in public places,” Lamola says. At this stage paying a fine or serving up to six months in prison would be determined by a magistrate on a case-to-case basis. Each penalty carries a form of criminal record, Lamola warns.
Wearing a mask in public is now mandatory. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
Premier Alan Winde welcomed the announcement and called on residents in the province to adhere to the amended restrictions “Our own behavioural science research and medical advice are that mask-wearing remains one of the most effective measures in slowing the spread of the virus. “However, wearing a mask is not a natural human behaviour and it is difficult to get used to. These additional regulations will, therefore, make sure that mask-wearing becomes part of the ‘new normal’ that we are faced with in the Western Cape and South Africa,” he said in a statement. “I urge all residents of the Western Cape to take these new regulations seriously for yourself, and for the safety of all those around you and I thank those who actively take responsibility and wear their masks daily. This is an act of kindness and of solidarity which must be celebrated.”
Losing a loved one to Covid-19 Many families across the province have had to face the tragic loss of their loved ones due to Covid-19. During the pandemic, the loss of a loved one is unfortunately complicated by the need to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading further. For this reason, the provincial department of health has provided guidelines to ensure that the community is aware of the measures that can be taken in order to keep safe as preparations are made to lay loved ones to rest.
How do I get clarity on what happened? . Understanding what happened to your loved one may help. Speak to the health workers who cared for your loved one or any other person who knows about Covid-19. . Contact the bereavement helpline on 082 925 5938 or 079 872 6408 to speak to someone who can guide and provide counsel to you and your family. Can we view our loved one’s body if they passed away because of Covid-19? There are regulations to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading and these may not allow you to see your loved one’s body. If you are able to view the body, avoid touching or kissing your loved one’s body. If the family decides to hold a viewing, follow these guidelines: . Do not let anyone touch the body. . Keep apart from each other. . Wear a mask. . Sanitise hands afterwards.
Are there any precautions to take in preparing our loved one’s body? . Washing and dressing your loved one should only be done by undertakers or those trained to use personal protective equipment (PPE). . Your loved one’s body must remain at the undertaker until the funeral. What must I do when I receive my loved one’s belongings? Wash the clothing and linen with hot water and soap. Disinfect other items (phone, spectacles, toiletries) with diluted bleach solution. After handling unwashed laundry and objects, wash your hands well. . How can I hold a funeral or ritual that will be safe and not put my family and close friends at risk? A funeral does provide an opportunity for family and loved ones to say goodbye, however, it is important to note that people may catch the Coronavirus from your loved one’s body, and also from any one of the other people at the funeral. If you are unable to prepare a funeral
as you are used to, plan to hold a ritual when it is safe, to help say goodbye. These are some measures to ensure that the funeral or ritual will provide minimal risk to your family and friends: . If there are no delays with family members travelling or home affairs, try to hold the funeral within three days of your loved one’s passing. . Ensure that a maximum of 50 people (family, guests and staff) will attend as this is the number permitted. . Consider live-streaming for those over 55 years or with chronic conditions as they are at risk of severe Covid-19. . The funeral ceremony should last less than 30 minutes. . Do not hold a gathering after the funeral – mourners should leave straight after the ceremony. . Keep 1.5 metres apart from other mourners. . Avoid handshakes, hugging or kissing.
How can I ensure mourners are Coronavirus safe? . Ask people not to attend if they are sick. . Mourners must wear cloth masks at all times. . Mourners must keep 1.5 metres apart from each other. . Provide hand sanitiser or handwashing stations. . Keep a register of mourners. This will enable health authorities to trace them should someone develop Covid-19. Are there any logistics I should be aware of? . Register your loved one’s death. You will need their identity document and death notification from the hospital. Ask the undertaker to help you. . Arrange the funeral. When someone passed away because of Covid-19, it is recommended that their remains are cremated. How do I take care of myself? It is important to remember to take care of yourself. This includes prioritising your own health and finding ways to cope. Losing a loved one affects everyone differently; there is no right or wrong way to feel. It may help to talk about your feelings to a friend, relative or counsellor. Try and get enough sleep and avoid using alcohol and other substances to relieve your grief. Remember, if you had close contact with your loved one in the past 14 days, you may have caught the Coronavirus. You should quarantine (separate) yourself for 14 days from last contact to prevent passing it on.
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Pet food drive keeps animals fed SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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ith the unexpected loss of household income, furry friends are often left behind as cash-strapped residents battle to keep food on their own tables. With this in mind, and seeing many pets go hungry during the lockdown period, Faizel Flowers and Sandy Schuter-Flowers have started a pet food collection drive to feed hungry pets across Strandfontein. “In the beginning of the 21-day-lockdown, my husband, Faizel, and I put some money aside to assist the elderly during the lockdown. We sought assistance from local busi-
Some of the pet food already collected.
nesses to assist in the drive and we made up a few grocery parcels for the 21 days, but then it was extended. The need grew within the community, where many households couldn’t cope anymore,” says Sandy. They then joined another group to drop off food at homes. “People are struggling to put food on their own table and many had pets. When I asked what their fur babies are eating, sadly, the response was that there isn’t much to feed them. My heart sank, just at the thought of an animal that is part of a family isn’t eating,” says Sandy. This is when the pet feeding drive was initiated and, to date, several kilograms of food
have been donated. “We dug into our pockets to feed hungry animals, throughout the entire community of Strandfontein including the informal settlement, even the stray dog in the street. Being an animal lover myself – and there are many animal lovers out there – we made a request to the greater community to assist in whichever way they could and at the same time to support the local pet shop in Strandfontein. The responses were amazing,” she says. “We have received 90kg of animal food from individuals in the community and also Emmanuels Pet Shop donated towards the cause. We drive through the area to the various spots where the stray dogs and cats usually are and we feed them in the street. We feed as we go through the area, then to the various houses identified in the area and we fill their feeding bowls with food for the day and leave some for
the next day.” They are calling on residents to continue assisting their cause, and any pet food is welcome. “The most amazing part of this journey is the look on the animals faces when they see our car; they know they are going to get food. Their tales waggle and they bark continuously out of excitement. It’s just an amazing act that could be made possible by awesome residents of Strandfontein. We want to say thank you to every person that donated a bag of food,” she says. “We may not have changed the world, but we changed (the lives of those animals).” The initiative started in May and they hope to continue as long as the need persists with the assistance of the community. V To donate to the cause or for more information, call Faizel on 083 671 6126 or Sandy on 071 947 8294.
Sandy Schuter-Flowers distributing food to hungry animals.
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Schools to reopen next month SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121
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he decision to close schools has been met with mixed emotions as some parents have welcomed the decision while others remain apprehensive about the proposed breaks. Since Monday 8 June, learners have returned to school in a phased-in approach. However, in his address to the nation on Thursday 23 July, president Cyril Ramaphosa announced schools will be closed for the next four weeks, with exceptions for Grades 7 and 12 learners. “It is necessary to report that it was difficult to find consensus on the best approach, just as there are differing views among both international and local experts on the circumstances under which schools should be reopened,” said Ramaphosa. “What everyone does agree on, however, is that the health, academic and social development of learners must remain our foremost concerns.” This decision affects all public schools with schools being closed from Monday 27 July and reopening on Monday 24 August. Grade 12 learners and teachers will only take a one-week break, returning to school on Monday 3 August with Grade 7 learners returning on Monday 10 August. The decision follows extensive consultations between the department of basic education and several entities. Ramaphosa said the decision to reopen schools was initially taken under guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which argues for a balanced consideration of the educational needs of the child and trends in the development of the disease.
This advice applies to cases where community transmission is low, however with the suspected peak of infections approaching and the recent spike in infections, the decision was made to close schools so they do not become a hotspot for infections. “We have taken a deliberately cautious approach to keep schools closed during a period when the country is expected to experience its greatest increase in infections,” he said. From the initial announcement that schools would be reopened, parents shared with People’s Post that they would not be sending their children to schools (“Schools to reopen on 1 June”, People’s Post, 5 May). This was especially true for parents of younger children. At the time, mom of three young children Juanita Loubser said she knew social distancing would be a struggle for them if they returned to school without her supervision. “They miss their friends, they are going to want to hug and play and catch up. It won’t be long before someone takes off or fiddles with the mask. The next thing the teachers are forced to resort to punitive measures to keep the kids safe,” Loubser says. Many echoed her concerns. Ahead of the address, several social media users were calling for the closure of schools in the live chat and comment function on the link to the livestream of the address on both Facebook and Youtube. But for some, they had no choice but to send their children to school. People’s Post polled readers on social media following the announcement. Lee-Ann Samuels and Jolene Smith both say they cannot make alternate arrangements for their children.
Samuels says: “In the beginning, we were still home to look after children if they had not gone to school. I am back at work now and cannot afford to stay home to watch children.” But with regulations in place preventing many like herself from seeking assistance, she says: “We are told not to visit family as it is a risk, so what do I do with my children now?” She adds that there has been a lot of judgement from parents and non-parents on their decision to send their daughter to school. “I don’t think it is fair for so many to place their opinions and judgement on my decision as a parent. Especially those who do not have children. I sent my child to school. I do not pass comments on your decision to keep children home,” she says. Smith says as they have a rotation of short time between her partner and herself, four weekdays can be covered, with one day of concern. “We will have to break lockdown regulations and have someone come here or take our son and daughter there, but with the pandemic, where can you go? At school we had peace of mind that children were being monitored,” says Smith. Around the world, return to schools has become a contentious issue with several social media support groups established for people to express their views. Unicef, in a release on Wednesday 3 June, acknowledged the anxiety parents may be feeling in light of the global pandemic, but further stated the importance of reopening schools. Globally, 1 billion learners had returned to school between June and July, they say. According to the organisation, South Af-
rica’s staggered approach was in the best interest of children and teachers. Provincial minister for education, Debbie Schäfer has also publically slammed the decision to reclose schools stating no scientific evidence supported this decision and that schools have not become hotspots for transmission of the virus. But according to a recent survey among teachers, staff and unions, teachers have been calling for schools to remain closed in light of the pandemic and its vast effects. The country’s largest teacher’s unions, including South African Democratic Teacher Union (Sadtu), the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA (Naptosa) and the Education Union of South Africa (Eusa) have come out in full support of the reclosure of schools. The survey conducted by online learning platform Zibuza.net found that teachers are struggling to adjust to the demands of online and remote teaching, but that the health dangers of face-to-face teaching take precedence over all other concerns. Malcolm Mooi, founder of Zibuza.net, says the responders are calling for online learning, government providing learners with smartphones with data bundles, providing teachers with data and bulk SMS bundles and have pre-recorded lessons shared via social media, among others solutions. Mooi says another point is that educators should be willing to reskill themselves within the remote teaching space. “If all stakeholders in the sector make sure that even the poorest schools in the country are technologically resourced, we will be able to mitigate the negative impact of major disruptions to face-to-face learning in the future,” says Mooi.
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inning three trophies in one season (2018/’19) with the u.18 team of the amateur soccer club, Hout Bay Community United, and seeing the smiles on the faces of the players and the greater community was the cherry on Dominic Isaacs’s coaching career. The current coach of Cape Umoya in the GladAfrica Championship (national first division), Isaacs started his professional career as a soccer player at Ajax Cape Town in Parow. He also had stints in the PSL at Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic. “When we won the three trophies, I showed the players that no matter where you come from, with hard work, commitment, resilience and perseverance, anything is possible. “If I look back on my soccer career I have no regrets as I believe everything happens for a reason. I am thankful for my health, without it I would not have been able to achieve what I did for so long. Soccer has also allowed me to travel and to experience different cultures and ways of life and I was able to visit six of the seven continents,” he says. Isaacs started his soccer career at Parkhurst Ambassadors in Mitchell’s Plain, where he still currently resides, and was a
member of the club for 11 years. At the age of 17 he started playing for Ajax and turned professional. “I was at Ajax for (a total of) 10 years (2000 - 2008 and 2013 - 2015), Kaizer Chiefs for four (2008 - 2012), and a year at Bloemfontein Celtic (2012 - 2013). I finished my playing career at Ajax in 2015. After I hung up my boots I focused on coaching and that is how I landed in Hout Bay. In my playing days a lot of players influenced my career, but I prefer not to mention names, as there are too many,” he says. “I was privileged enough to represent my country as an u.17 (14 caps), u.20 (16 caps) and u.23 (9 caps) player. Other clubs, besides Parkhurst, that I played for in my youth career were Sea Point Swifts in Bonteheuwel and School of Excellence in Johannesburg,” Isaacs says. While at Ajax, he was part of that group of players that had to play second fiddle in the PSL competition and had to agonisingly surrender the trophy on goal difference. “It never feels good to get second place, especially after all the hard work and commitment you put in. When Orlando Pirates won the trophy in 2010/2011, we played against Maritzburg United in Cape Town Stadium and drew, while Pirates won 2-1 and pipping us to the post on the last day of the season by goal difference (1). Foppe de Haan was the coach and the previous time we lost out was under Craig Rosslee (2007/8),” he explains.
“At Ajax, I was part of the squad in 2001 that played in the Groningen Tournament in the Netherlands. It was great to be able to test our skills against teams from across the world. I was also fortunate enough to have played across Africa from a very young age at the Al Ahly soccer club in Egypt and the Mohammed Barakat club,” he adds. Isaacs believes it is very important for former players to plough back into their communities, but with limited facilities available in communities, he knows it can be challenging. “I learned many different things from each of the coaches at the different PSL clubs, some learnings I will always carry with me. To relax I listen to music, learn and research history and surround myself with people I can learn from. “You know, we also had fun while playing. I can recall in 2002 at Ajax after every home win, we (David Kannemeyer, Muneeb Josephs, Shaun Oliver, Maya Jansen, Shaun Permall and I) would empty the dustbins and make it a gummy (drum) and sing Klopse songs for up to two hours in the cloak room until the kitmaster, Albert Hendricks, would shout at us to get done. Really special times,” he reminisces. His childhood hero was Eric Cantona from Manchester United. “Because of him I would have loved to play for Manchester United if I could choose an overseas team to play for.”
Dominic Isaacs in action on the sidelines as the coach of Cape Umoya, who play in the GladAfrica Championship. PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES
City sports fields ready despite vandalism and theft The playing surfaces of the City of Cape Town’s sports fields have recovered significantly and will be ready to welcome athletes back once regulations allow. “During the lockdown, the City was prohibited from delivering non-essential services which resulted in most sports fields receiving minimal or no maintenance. The fields were closed and most of the winter sporting codes were postponed. “This inactivity on the fields, coupled with winter rains and cooler temperatures the last few weeks, have significantly improved the condition of playing surfaces. It has proven that limiting the usage of fields to allow the grass some much needed
recovery time, results in a better quality playing surface,” said the Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien. The City’s recreation and parks department is also taking advantage of the opportunity to reinstate lawns where possible during this month and August, while sporting codes are currently restricted from using facilities. Rehabilitation efforts have been focused on facilities that have alternative water supply systems such as boreholes and treated effluent. “The department has received various queries from the sporting fraternity in
terms of accessing and using the City’s sports facilities. While a recent relaxation of regulations has made it possible for professional athletes to return, a decision on granting access and usage of the City’s sports facilities is subject to the dictates listed in the regulations and directions issued under the Disaster Management Act,” said Badroodien. “All sports bodies must first apply to the minister of sports, arts and culture in writing for approval, and may only resume training and matches once they have approval in writing,” explained Badroodien. The City’s fields will benefit from an additional few weeks of inactivity before they
will be ready for use. Ongoing challenges experienced in maintaining sports fields include theft, vandalism and illegal use. “These actions set the recovery of fields back and could even mean a delay in reopening once regulations allow. I encourage our sporting fraternity to be patient and our residents to report any suspicious activity at facilities,” said Badroodien. The department will continue to encourage the use of the Triage Scoring System by all users and request the support of users in adhering to allotted usage times, per facility, once the facilities are allowed to reopen.