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LAVENDER HILL | SEAWINDS | OVERCOME HEIGHTS
Caution in face of fire risk RACINE EDWARDES RACINE.EDWARDES@MEDIA24.COM @RAEEDWARDES
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n the past month, more than three major residential fires have ravaged homes in the Lavender Hill, Vrygrond and Seawinds communities. With the onset of the wildfire season from December to April, the City of Cape Town has deployed 93 seasonal firefighters who will assist in the combat of wild, vegetation fires. While vegetation fires are their focus, the firefighters will also tend to residential fires which, they hope, will not occur often. On Monday 2 November, Lavender Hill residents in Wicht Court were woken by the commotion caused by a fire that left 18 people homeless (“Community unites”, People’s Post, 10 November). Then, on Friday 27 November, the spokesperson for the City’s fire and rescue service, Jermaine Carelse, reported that one person had died in a fire in Seawinds. He says an emergency call was received regarding structures alight on the corner of Military and St Augustine roads at 11:20. “Ten firefighting appliances and 44 staff members managed to contain and extinguish the fire at 13:30. The body of an elderly man was discovered amongst the debris. No other injuries were reported,” says Carelse. Just a few days later, on Friday 30 November, another fire broke out at a nearby community in Vrygrond. “Three formal dwellings and several informal structures were destroyed, leaving a number of residents homeless,” Carelse says. A body was also discovered at the scene of this fire. The high season for vegetation fires is during summer months while the high season for residential and shack fires is during the winter months when heater, candle and electricity usage are at its highest. Carelse says from January to November, eight fires occurred in Masiphumelele, 49 in Ocean View, 49 in Lavender Hill and three in Cafda. These include informal and formal residential areas, bushes and vehicle fires. “While our firefighters are ready for a busy season ahead, we need residents to do their part in mitigating fire risks. The department continues their inspections and
awareness drives within the necessary regulations but we need residents to take heed of safety tips provided. Together we can make the season safer for everyone,” said JP Smith, the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, in a statement. The City offers the following tips to prevent fires. In the home: . Store matches and lighters away from children. . Use a candle holder and cut candles in half to prevent them falling over. . Do not smoke on couches or in bed. . If you can, keep a fire extinguisher. . Keep a bucket of sand close by; sand can douse a small fire, especially oil, and help contain it before it spreads. . Keep a garden hose ready. . Try to have more than one exit point from your house. . Do not park in the way of a fire hydrant. The same applies to preventing fires in informal dwellings, with the addition of: . Keep a close eye on paraffin stoves. . Don’t cook near a curtain. . Ensure the stove is secure and cannot not fall over. . Put cooking fires out properly. . Do not sleep or leave the house with candles or gas lamps still burning. . Teach children about the dangers of fire. . Make sure cigarette butts are put out properly before disposing of them. . Be aware of the dangers of illegal and faulty electricity connections. . Keep roads and access to shacks clear at all times. . Do not block roads with salvaged household items when there is a fire. . Do not prevent or disturb the work of fire crews fighting fires. Unfortunately, a further 292 fire-related incidents took place on the weekend from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December. Just as concerning, on Saturday 5 December a brick was thrown through the windscreen of a Lakeside water tanker and the firefighters were threatened by the community in Overcome Heights. “Their jobs are made all the more difficult when they come under attack from the very communities they are trying to save. I appeal once again to residents to respect the job our firefighters do in difficult circumstances,” said Smith.
Several fires have torn through communities, leaving many people homeless. PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES
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ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Lone socks benefit penguins RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com
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he mystery of the unmatched, lone sock still has not been solved – where do all the missing socks go? Fortunately for many, rather than throwing out their little, unpaired socks this year, they were able to donate them to a good cause. The response to a call for small, unmatched socks has reportedly been overwhelming and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) is
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thrilled. “We are humbled by the overwhelming response of those who collected, delivered and sent little socks to our centre from near and far,” says Ronnis Daniels, the head of communications and individual giving at Sanccob. Now, why the call for small socks? Daniels explains that as a non-profit organisation (NPO), Sanccob relies on donations. They often receive incredible support from individuals and companies when in need of tangible items to assist with dayto-day operations. “The little socks we asked for are used on the feet and flippers of African penguins and seabirds while under anaesthesia during surgery to keep them warm to maintain a constant body temperature.” Public support, she says, helps the foundation minimise operational expenses so that funds raised can be used where they are most needed. One such vital operation is the work done by the penguin and seabird rangers. These teams monitor the nests in the different African penguin colonies – on Robben Island, in Simon’s Town’s Stony Point, in Betty’s Bay and Dassen Island – and intervene to rescue birds and eggs when necessary. The reason for this, according to Daniels, is because in the later months of the year – October and November – Sanccob admits abandoned African penguin chicks to their
facility. “African penguins moult annually and during the moulting period, they are unable to enter the ocean to hunt for fish. If there are chicks that have not yet fledged when their parents start their annual moult, then the parents are unable to feed their young,” says Daniels. Sanccob then hand-rears these chicks for release back to the wild population. The time spent in their care can vary from two to three months. Currently, they have over 50 African penguin chicks and Daniels says: “It’s hard to predict how many more will need to be rescued in the upcoming weeks but we’ve admitted hundreds of abandoned chicks in previous years.” Without this intervention, the chicks would starve. Melissa Cadman, chick-rearing unit supervisor, explains: “Caring for the African penguin chick is extremely important to bolster the wild population so that we save the species from extinction. What is sad is seeing chicks come in extremely underweight due to their parents not being able to provide for them.” Every chick is fed every three hours from 06:00 to 21:00 according to their weight. “So it’s important for hand-rearing staff and interns to be 100% committed to the tasks that go into caring for the chicks. Every morning, all the chicks are weighed after which individual feeds will be calculated for them to gain 10% to 15% of their body weight on a daily basis,” Cadman says.
African penguins moult during October and November, and are unable to care for their young. During this time, chicks are handreared by Sanccob. The nutritious sardine-blended food mixture is tube fed to them, with small sardine fillets being fed to bigger chicks. “The intensive work and dedication that goes into the hand-rearing of these chicks comes with emotional investment and it is really rewarding when we reach the end goal to release them back to the wild,” Cadman concludes. Sanccob encourages volunteers to assist their operations or a donation of funding to continue their efforts. V For more information, visit: https://sanccob.co.za.
OPINION:
‘It’ll never happen to me’ ... until it does Last week disaster struck – in a way that I had only heard about but never thought could happen to me. On Thursday, 10 December, after receiving my negative Covid-19 results around midday, I was naturally relieved to be in the clear. After a few days of suffering from a sore throat and other flu-like symptoms, I was eager to get back to my last week of work. I did an interview after lunch and decided to head to the preview of the upcoming stage production This Moment at the Masque Theatre with my partner. The show began at 20:00, ending around 21:10 to the applause of a very pleased audience. Leaving the theatre, we decided to make our way to Surfer’s Corner in Muizenberg but, realising that we had missed the quiz night we hoped to attend, we decided to go home on the very familiar M5, Prince George Drive, as we had done countless times before. We chatted away, discussing the performance as we passed Capricorn Boulevard, Vrygrond Avenue, Military Road and, just after passing Joe Marks Boulevard, our car was suddenly jolted into the air after impacting a very big, hard object. Immediately we felt the right side of the car slump and we knew we had a flat tyre. As we looked at each other wide-eyed, I said: “Do not stop.” Working closely with the police in
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Steenberg, and residents of Lavender Hill, I had been warned several times since I started writing for People’s Post that: “These gangsters throw things in the road to make you stop the car. Then they rob you.” And based on my time working in the area, I knew that being robbed was the least of our worries. So he drove the car slowly to the BP garage about 500m up ahead where we stopped to assess the damage. It was even worse than we expected – two flat tyres and damaged rims. “It was a (concrete) slab, wasn’t it?” a petrol attendant speculated, adding that it was commonplace at that intersection at night – and becoming worse still as Christmas approached. Still feeling unsafe so close to the location of the accident, we wobbled in the lopsided car at 10km/h towards Grassy Park as my partner called some of his friends to assist us. A man in another vehicle stopped beside us on our longer-than-usual journey and said he had seen what had happened. He asked if we were okay and warned us of the same intersection. Finally approaching the well-lit Total at Princess Park shopping centre at the corner of the M5 and Fifth Avenue, we felt safer but, suddenly, a car with two men and two women pulled into the petrol station.
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They claimed they had seen us driving slowly on the M5 and wanted to help. Now, this felt a bit too convenient for me. Coupled with the fact that they kept encouraging us to move the car away from the pumps and into the darker areas “because the manager will complain”, I was extremely uneasy. My partner and I agreed that we’d keep the car at the pumps, within view of the cameras, until his friends arrived; which they did a short time later. Eventually, we made it home – broken car and all – safely with the help of some friends and considerate strangers whose assistance we greatly appreciated despite the suspicions we had. But the bottom line is that these types of threats exist daily across the country and we, like so many others, have become complacent and have subconsciously decided these things will never happen to us. Well, they can. So as the festive season gets into full swing, and criminals think of even cleverer ways to dupe us, remember to cover the card machine at the store when you enter your pin code; don’t keep valuables in plain sight while driving; be aware of suspicious people lurking at the top of the bridge; be aware of suspicious characters at the ATM and take note of all the warning signs. Have fun, but be vigilant this Christmas. – Racine Edwardes
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PEOPLE'S POST | RETREAT Tuesday, 15 December 2020
STEENBERG
Police warn about carrying cash RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com
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ith the festive season in full swing, Steenberg police station commander Col Jan Alexander urges residents not to withdraw or walk around with large amounts of cash. Stokvels have become a popular means of saving money in South Africa, with groups of people pooling money over the year with the intention of each member receiving a lump sum at a set date. Each month, a different member will receive the money accumulated in the fund, and have the opportunity to spend it as they please. Some people use the saving model to ensure they get to go on their dream holiday, while others may use it to cover lifestyle expenses. Sgt Wesley Twigg, spokesperson at the station, tells People’s Post that this time of the
year is when peoif the criminals see ple most need you’re busy at the that stokvel payATM, they usually out or their bostand behind you nuses and tend to and, as soon as draw these large your money is out, amounts of monthey take it and ey in cash. they run.” “We would like He adds that to warn them to ATM thefts are always be caucommon in the tious and to conSteenberg policing sider safer opprecinct but, untions like deposfortunately, people iting money into rarely report this bank accounts occurrence; possi(inside the bank Beware of drawing or depositing cash at an ATM bly because they asbranch). People during the festive season. sume nothing can are being robbed be done about it. or even killed for their money,” he says. “So we can’t say when there’s been a spike “When you go to the bank, look around or a drop,” Twigg says. you, be aware of your surroundings because Steenberg police offer these tips to avoid
becoming a victim of cash robberies. . Alternate the days and times on which you deposit cash. . Refrain from making cash deposits or do it in a branch. . Never make your bank visit public, even to people close to you. . Do not openly display the money you are depositing while you are standing in the bank queue. . Avoid carrying money bags, briefcases or openly displaying your deposit receipt book. . It’s advisable to identify another branch nearby that you can visit to ensure that your banking pattern is not easily recognisable or detected. “The management of Steenberg police want to wish our community a happy and safe festive season.” V To report a crime, call the Steenberg police station on 021 702 9000 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
VANDALS HIT NEW SCHOOL: On the morning of Sunday 29 November, staff at Harmony Primary School were shocked to find that the brand new school had become prey to vandals. “Our very community breaking down what was built for them and their children,” the school wrote in a Facebook post. The new brick school was officially opened and occupied by learners and teachers around mid-October. The makeover began last year with many classrooms and the school’s first hall having reached completion recently – a welcome gift to celebrate the school’s 60 years in the community. This incident of vandalism is not an isolated one. People’s Post reported on a spate of school attacks in a matter of 15 days – 12 burglaries and incidents of vandalism were reported at local schools between Monday 27 July and Monday 10 August. PHOTO: FACEBOOK
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VRYGROND | PELICAN PARK | PHUMLANI
Celebrations where rainbows meet H
aving reopened their training and learning facilities during level three of lockdown, Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation proudly handed over certificates of completion earlier this month. The Grade R learners as well as the computer training students were celebrated at
their respective graduation ceremonies on Friday 4 December. Recapping the year, Kyle Cupido, the foundation’s project manager, said: “We had to close our crèche at the start of lockdown, then re-opened when we got the go-ahead during level three. We only allowed the Grade R learners back as they needed to complete the
year for Grade 1 preparation for 2021.” He added that, as the country moved from level two to one in September, the foundation welcomed a new class of computer literacy students who were identified from Vrygrond, Pelican Park and Phumlani between March and September. On graduation day, the Grade R learners held a short, open-air concert. “That was definitely the highlight of the year for many of the children and their parents. As they were cloaked and capped and received their certificates, we celebrated their achievements through 2020,” said Cupido. For the computer students, Cupido explained: “We had a combined graduation for both morning computer students from the Pelican Park area, the afternoon computer students from the Vrygrond and surrounding areas and for the second
morning class from the Phumlani/Riemvasmaak areas, respectively.” The students from Phumlani were selected from the food line during the foundation’s Covid-19 emergency relief programme launched at the beginning of lockdown. “We fetched them in the morning and dropped them off in the afternoon as well. Many of them faced insurmountable obstacles in their daily lives and while doing the course persevered and completed it. They also participated in the business workshops and life skills programmes,” Cupido added. The graduation ceremonies were enjoyed by all, he said, adding: “We look forward to seeing the next batch of future leaders next year and wish the current graduates all the best for the future.” V Visit www.whererainbowsmeet.org for more information on their programmes.
A graduation concert was the highlight of the year for young learners.
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Braai and picnic spots get limits W
ith the festive season facilities are Helderberg providing the perfect Nature Reserve, False Bay braai weather, it’s no secret Nature Reserve, Blaauwthat holiday-makers will be berg Nature Reserve, Tygheading out to the nature reerberg Nature Reserve, Taserves’ public braai facilible Bay Nature Reserve, ties in their numbers. Durbanville Nature ReThe City of Cape Town has serve and Bracken Nature therefore decided to limit Reserve. the number of visitors to picThe restriction on the nic spots and braai areas in number of visitors at picits nature reserves over the Municipal braai facilities will be nic and braai areas will apfestive season. limited to curb the spread of ply as follows, until further “This is to ensure we com- Covid-19. PHOTO: SAMANTHA notice: ply with the health and safe- LEE-JACOBS . As and when needed, ty protocols required to limdepending on the number it the spread of the pandemic, and to protect of visitors. our visitors and staff as far as possible,” says . In accordance with the Covid-19 health the City’s Mayco member for spatial plan- and safety protocols. ning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt. . Visitors are also reminded that no alco“We are very aware of how much residents hol is allowed in the City’s nature reserves, value the nature reserves – we have seen this with the exception of pre-approved events. appreciation in the increase in visitor num. Visitor numbers per event, or film shoot, bers since the easing of the lockdown restric- or hall booking will have to comply with tions a few months ago. We keep on welcom- Covid-19 lockdown regulations. ing visitors,” she adds, urging residents to Other areas in the nature reserves, includmake use of the reserves to find solitude and ing the hiking trails and open waterbodies, find refuge during this unnerving time. will be accessible as per normal on condition But these gatherings will have to be done that visitors comply with the Covid-19 health responsibly and at 50% capacity. and safety protocols, and other reserve “Those wanting to have a picnic in a re- rules. serve are advised to please adhere to the re“The threat of the Covid-19 pandemic is strictions, should they arrive at their desti- still with us, but we can turn the tide when nation and the picnic or braai area cannot we take responsibility and change our behold any more people at a safe social dis- haviour. We simply cannot afford another tance,” Nieuwoudt says. hard lockdown, but the good news is we can Apart from the normal activities such as avoid this if we all follow the golden rules by hiking and water activities, some reserves sanitising or washing our hands often, avoid have picnic and braai areas where visitors touching our faces and common surfaces, can relax and socialise with friends and fam- staying home when we are feeling sick, by ily in nature. always wearing a mask when in public and The seven reserves with picnic and braai avoiding crowded spaces,” says Nieuwoudt.
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Fresh new look for flagship store W
ho hasn’t felt that discomfort of having to contend with renovations? However, most would agree that once done, that sense of accomplishment makes it all worth it. Granted, your average revamp doesn’t usually ring up to R25 million but, just like any other proud property owner, Food Lover’s Market is eager to share the improvements at their Tokai branch with the people they care about – their customers. The upgrade to the existing premises, which included the construction of an additional 300m2 in-store space, began four months ago. With all of the work recently completed, the store now covers 3 700m2. Brian Coppin, chief executive officer of Food Lover’s Market, says the Tokai branch was one of the very first stores to open shortly after the privatelyowned independent food retail group was founded 27 years ago. “The branch has always been very well supported by the Tokai community. That is why we decided to turn this branch into our flagship store in the Western Cape,” adds Coppin. So as not to disrupt service to their customers, the branch remained open while renovations were under way. “We are grateful for our customers’ patience and continued support during this time,” he adds. As a big thank you – and to officially introduce all of the new departments, products and services now on offer in store – Food Lover’s Market Tokai invites shoppers to come and cel-
ebrate the completion of the revamp at the branch with “amazing store-specific deals” on Wednesday 16 December. Coppin says they are especially excited about the branch’s much bigger and improved grocery department and what it will mean for their customers’ conve- Travis and Brian Coppin of nience. NETTALIE VILJOEN “We have increased the range on offer by roughly 40% and have doubled the size of the grocery department. The branch now offers a complete onestop shopping experience. You can buy anything you might need in the store, right down to dishwashing tablets.” The branch also boasts quite a few firsts for the Western Cape, including a department called The Fresh Society which specialises in anything and everything healthy, ranging from cut fruit to ready-made picnics to smoothies to protein shakes to customised fresh juice orders. Another first is the introduction of the Crispy Chicken department which has proven to be hugely popular at FreshStop convenience stores located at Caltex petrol stations across
Man gunned down in Lavender Hill
Scuba Claus to surface at the aquarium
On Thursday 3 December, a shooting incident took place at about 09:30 in Chapel Road, Lavender Hill. A 30-year-old man was gunned down and killed. According to reports, the man was walking with his girlfriend to a nearby store when they were approached by unknown suspects who then shot him. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. The motive for the shooting is believed to be gang-related. The incident is under investigation by Steenberg police. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Steenberg police on 021 702 9000 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
The Two Oceans Aquarium welcomes this festive season with extended hours, underwater fun and a great competition. From Saturday 26 December to Sunday 10 January, it will extend its opening hours and will welcome visitors from 09:00 until 19:00. Those who visit the aquarium between toioday, Tuesday 15, and Thursday 24 December will stand a chance to win an aquarium annual membership daily. Membership to the aquarium allows for unlimited visits during the year of the membership, discounts at the Aquarium Gift Shop and Bootlegger Coffee Company, as well as exclusive members-only events.
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the country. The department sells both freshly grilled and fried chicken – whole and in pieces – prepared with Food Lover’s Market “secret spices”. For meat lovers, there is the new, enlarged gourmet butchery department. Food Lover’s Market. PHOTO: With its wide range on offer, the butchery is now the third-largest in the group. Besides the full range of Christmas roasts available, the butchery specialises in premium cuts which include Wagyu beef and Black Angus beef. The Seattle Coffee Company kiosk is another welcome new addition to the store with its selection of artisan-roasted coffees. As is the bigger grab-and-go department which offers an even wider range of convenience and ready-tocook meals. Since the first store, a Fruit & Veg City, opened its doors in Access Park, Kenilworth, in 1993, the food retail group has gone from strength to strength. And, despite the national lockdown, which resulted in huge revenue losses for many businesses, 2020 was no different for Food Lov-
During the festive season, the aquarium will continue to keep strict Covid-19 protocols in place. It advises tourists and day trippers to visit during the traditional “low tide” period, before the usual marked increase in visitors from Saturday 26 December. The aquarium’s mascots will roam throughout the galleries, making for great photo opportunities, while Scuba Claus has been called out of hibernation to make some guest appearances in the I&J Ocean Exhibit. Although the events of this past year have forced everyone to re-evaluate how they will spend their festive season, this has not changed the fact that the aquarium
er’s Market. The group reported a 24% increase in sales for the six months from April to end September. In addition, this year it also increased its employee numbers by up to 300 in the Cape alone. Coppin says this growth had a lot to do with the group’s reputation for offering 100% local, fresh produce and the fact that it was easier for customers to get in and out of their branches during the hard lockdown. He explains that most other food retail outlets located in shopping centres usually have deep space. Seeing that most of their branches are run from singleoccupancy, standalone properties, this was a problem shoppers visiting their stores didn’t have to contend with. “During lockdown, people went back to basics. They wanted fresh and healthy produce. We offer the best value in both, making our stores the best to buy from to cook at home,” he adds. But the past year was not without its challenges for the food retail group. Their Seattle Coffee Company outlets and Market Liquors were shut for up to two months during the hard lockdown. “For the whole period, we managed to pay every staff member employed at these stores in full. That is what we are most proud of,” Coppin concludes. The Tokai branch, located at 382 Main Road, will be open from 8:00 to 19:00 on Wednesday. All Covid-19 protocols are in place at stores as regulated at level one during the national state of disaster.
has always been a place of great exploration and discovery. In November, the aquarium celebrated its 25th year as a Cape Town icon, and during this time it has proudly showcased to, and educated its visitors about, the marine life found off the southern African coast. From the popular large exhibits – the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit, the I&J Ocean Exhibit and the Kelp Forest Exhibit – to the penguins, seahorses and a myriad of other animals, the aquarium has been a place of wonder for many. Details on how to enter the competition will be available when visiting the aquarium between 15 and 24 December.
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servatory, Khayelitsha Harare, Capricorn, The annual Big Book Wrap, Grassy Park and Seaorganised by Learning in winds, other beneficiaReach, will see 1 000 books ries.” enter the homes of young She adds: “Reading is learners in under-rethe key to children unsourced communities locking their true potenacross Cape Town, thanks Learning in Reach and Direct Axis tial and living a life of to a generous donation. wrapped 1 000 books as part of continual learning. Learning in Reach, a non- the fourth Big Book Wrap. South Africa has low levprofit organisation (NPO) els of book ownership which aims to empower children through ed- and a literacy crisis. Covid-19 has just exasucation for the improvement of their futures, perated the inequality in education, with the hosted their fourth Big Book Wrap this disruption in learning being far greater for month in collaboration with Direct Axis, a fi- those in marginalised communities.” nancial service provider. This year’s book is titled There’s a Lion in The project, explains chief executive offi- my Tummy. It was especially written to teach cer of Learning in Reach Leanne Reid, aims young children tools to deal with feelings of to ensure that all their early childhood devel- trauma. The book was written as a tool for opment (ECD) beneficiaries build a collec- their Trauma-Informed ECD project where tion of books at home to encourage an inter- teachers are trained to connect and better est in reading. support children dealing with trauma. It is “Giving children access to high-quality, also available on a buy-one, donate-one basis relevant books is associated with positive be- to raise additional funding for Learning in havioural, educational, and psychological Reach’s ECD and Safe Circle programmes. outcomes,” says Reid. The funds raised by Learning in Reach Direct Axis runs a volunteer programme from the book sale have gone towards trainthroughout the year, which sees volunteers ing 13 Safe Circle mentors to facilitate traugiving their time to achieve the Learning in ma-informed family programmes and supReach dream by serving as mentors to ECD port families through these trying times. centres. This contribution is only one part of Safe Circle families were identified during the role they played this year, says Reid. the hard lockdown to receive food parcels “Through this collaboration, the company and learning resources, including books to purchased more than 1 000 books from Learn- keep children busy. “We are developing ing in Reach and their volunteers gift- these Safe Circles further with trained menwrapped the books and personalised them tors to facilitate a healing process.” with motivational messages. The books have V For more information, visit: www.learninginbeen gifted to children in Kraaifontein, Ob- reach.org.za.
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n Wednesday 2 December, the Village Care and Aged Centre held a peaceful protest on St Christopher Street in St Montague Village, Lavender Hill as part of their 16 Days of Activism initiative. With 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children campaign having kicked off on Wednesday 25 November, organisations across the nation have hosted their own activities to show their support for the cause. The centre held their picket in their community to show residents they stand for the cause to stop the occurrence of violence against women and children and against the pedalling of drugs, which is rife in the community. “Mrs Lorainne Karelse prayed against the shootings in the area, the fires that have been starting out in Lavender Hill and drug
Staff and youth at the Village Care and Aged Centre show their support for 16 Days of Activism. abuse, which is one of the main causes of gender-based violence,” explained Berenice Blaauw, director at the centre.
Blaauw attended the event of offer her support. She was pleased that the centre staff were
joined by social workers from the Western Cape department of social development (DSD). “Lorraine Karelse, the social worker; Nazeema Jinoo and Hayley Solomons, DSD social workers; Valencia Lottriet, the social auxiliary worker; Julliet Abrahams, the child and youth care worker; Talana Solomons, the social auxiliary worker; all the staff of the Village Care Centre and all our kids at the dropin centre took part. We also handed out flyers to the community, to cars passing by and taxis, and then two prayers were done in the community.” Also an important part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign is educating the children. Blaauw says: “Our children at the drop-in centre are so aware of everything. They know exactly what it means.” The centre’s children aged six to 16 also made their voices heard as part of the march.
Dance studio hands over Santa Shoeboxes Dancers from Heathfield, Grassy Park, Steenberg and Plumstead – from the Rhônel Stoltz Dance Studio – showed their compassion in the form of Santa Shoeboxes for the sixth year running. The Heathfield-based dance school did not let the Covid-19 pandemic stop them from making their annual contribution to the less fortunate, handing over shoe boxes filled with Christmas gifts to learners of Klawer Primary School.
These boxes are usually handed over at the annual talent show but due to the pandemic this was not possible. Even in these difficult times, the dancers and friends of the studio – under the guidance of Rhônel and Janet Venter – saw it fit to give these children a Christmas present. Friends of the studio say Klawer has many underprivileged children. In many cases the handover is the only
Christmas present some of them may receive. Every child from Grade R to 3 received a Christmas box.
Friends and staff of the Rhônel Stoltz Dance Studio helped pack and transport gifts to learners of Klawer Primary School.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
January . . . February . . . Covid-19. T
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he year 2020 was one many had looked forward to, with hope and big aspirations. Nothing could have prepared any of us for what it turned out to be. For those who may not already know, it also affected our print and distribution orders, with things returning to normal later in the year. It was not a year we were expecting. But triumphs still prevailed and we continue to bring you local news that matters. As this is our final edition for the year 2020, we look back at some of the highs and lows the year had to offer. People’s Post will be back on the streets on Tuesday 12 January when we look forward to bringing you the best local news. Until then, festive greetings to you and your families. Stay safe and continue to mask up.
Post readers shared far and wide the news of Zaheer Jacobs, who was the top matric learner in mathematics at Lavender Hill High School, despite facing challenges after becoming a father in his final year.
FEBRUARY: Drug usage in Retreat, Lavender Hill and surrounds came under the spotlight when a R3 drug – used by children as young as seven – became readily available on streets.
MAY: There were increased efforts from MARCH: The implications of the impending lockdown came under the spotlight as community organisations and big businesses came together to feed the masses and provide support during a time when many began to lose their jobs and livelihoods, and many were forced to close their businesses. All spheres of the economy felt the effects of lockdown.
APRIL: We saw the increase in concern over transmissions, the controversial establishment of the homeless shelter at Strandfontein sports complex and the increased efforts by essential staff to help implement testing and Covid-19 protocols. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
residents and organisations to assist essential workers on the front line, we discussed woes surrounding alcohol in sanitisers, vaccination trials began at hospitals, nurses spoke out on being on the front lines and lockdown started to take its toll on readers. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
JULY: The Strandfontein Desalination plant was decommissioned, we spoke about the impor-
AUGUST: The national crime statistics report
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showed a welcome drop in the murder rate in the Steenberg policing precinct. But residents were sceptical of its accuracy.
JUNE: Liquor and fastfoods were all everyone was talking about, as level four of lockdown saw the return of liquor sales. We also saw the dangers of consuming home-made liquor, discussed the unregulated use of thermometers, school safety as learners returned and new measures for driver’s licence tests. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS
OCTOBER: Two months after vehemently denying claims of having lodged charges against Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann, the Western Cape Education Department finally admitted that Neumann was facing six charges. This case is ongoing.
SEPTEMBER: The Retreat drop-off facility, which was officially
NOVEMBER: Last year, years of complaints about the Retreat low-lift
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had dropped five places, moving HSC up to third. At the end of the fifth hour Powerflow were down in eighth on 316 laps, behind Jack Hammer’s (323 laps), the No. 49 CBR150 of Andre Calvert, Michael Wahl and Derek Davids (324), Team 111 (324), Team No Rush (325), HSC (328), IMI (334) and RST on 341 laps. Just before the six-hour mark, HSC briefly surrendered third to Team 111 as they pitted with mechanical gremlins, but on the hour they were back on track for a podium finish with 394 laps completed to IMI’s 404 and RST’s 411. Team 60, however, still 93 laps in arrears, was causing all sorts of excitement
as they outpaced everybody else, setting a new ultimate lap record for this circuit of 48.023 seconds during the sixth hour. The final hour saw IMI make up three laps, cutting RST’s lead from 14 laps to 11, with HSC’s Nicholas Hutchings riding the final stint, seven laps further adrift. The honours of the day went to RST as team principal Jonny Towers took the flag after a near-record 551 laps in eight dramatic hours. Second were hard-working IMI on 540 laps with HSC third on 529 and making history as the first team in the 38 year history of this endurance classic to put a lady on the podium – Abigail Bosson, 15-year-old daughter of legendary racer and exhaust designer, the late Chris Bosson. Team 111 finished fourth on 523 laps, just 11 seconds ahead of the Team No Rush veterans, who recorded their best tally ever for this event, and 38 seconds ahead of the Jack Hammer’s riders, who hadn’t spoken to each other all day since one or other of them was always out on track. Powerflow finished seventh on 518 laps, well ahead of Hillbilly Racing (Peter Hill, Mitch Robinson, Jacques Ackerman and Robin de Vos) on 506, Team 111 on 505 and Team 11 (Raymond Alexander, Juan Coetzee, Wynand Donaggi and Anton van Wyk) on 504. The leading two-stroke machine was the Yamaha TXZR85 of Juan Liebenberg, Tiaan Terblanche and Andrew Liebenberg, 16th overall on 448 laps after a late stop to MacGyver a broken gear linkage. The only other two-stroke, the Yamaha YZ85 motocrosser of Brad Fenner, Kyle Hallick and David Vismer, seized during the first hour, dropped right out of the results as the crew rebuilt the engine using parts from a spare motor and fought its way back to 18th overall on 404 laps. But perhaps the most surprising result was that after eight hours of flat-out racing, crashing, bashing and breaking, all 20 starters were still running at the end.
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Keesha van Schalkwyk of Cape Town (right) and Didinile Keebine of DR Kenneth Kaunda battle for the ball in their semi-final clash on the fifth day of the National Netball Championships at the Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve, Bela Bela in Limpopo on Friday 11 December. Cape Town would go on to lose the match 54-16. PHOTO: REG
der Burg of DR Kenneth Kaunda (left) and Jodee Johannes of Cape Town battle for possession of the ball in their semi-final clash on the fifth day of the National Netball Championships at the Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve, Bela Bela in Limpopo on Friday 11 December. Cape Town suffered a 54-16 loss. PHOTO: REG CALDECOTT
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Cycle safely these holidays T
he festive season is here, which usually means an increase in the number of cyclists on the road. Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular, so there are many more cyclists out there especially at this time of the year. Emphasising that “cycling is part of the solution” as a mode of transport in South Africa, the Pedal Power Association’s “Stay Wider of the Rider” campaign is reminding drivers and cyclists to take preventative steps to avoid collisions. In South Africa, bicycles are considered legal vehicles and are bound to the same laws, and courtesy, as motor vehicles. “The road is a shared space where all road users have rights and responsibilities,” explains chair of the Pedal Power Association (PPA) Steve Hayward. For drivers, the key message is “give cyclists space when passing them or wait until you can do so safely”. Remembering that your car is a heavy piece of machinery and that cyclists (and pedestrians) are extremely vulnerable, motorists can avoid injuring cyclists by practising the following: . Always be aware of your surroundings and be on the lookout for cyclists. . When passing a cyclist, please give them at least a one metre berth, but preferably as much room as you would give a car. Cyclists cannot keep too far left as it becomes dangerous and they may need to swerve to avoid hazards in the road. Always anticipate that there
may be a pothole, an oily or wet patch, glass or some other obstruction in the cyclist’s path that you cannot see. . If you are towing a trailer or caravan remember to give extra room when passing a cyclist and don’t cut in too early. . Don’t drive too closely behind a cyclist – you may not be able to stop in time if they come off their bike or do something abruptly. If the road is narrow and you want to pass, rather slow down and wait until there is enough room. . Be particularly vigilant if you see there are children riding bikes – they may do something unexpected. . When making a left turn, remember that there could be a cyclist coming up behind you who is proceeding straight. Double check that there are no cyclists before making the turn. . If you are turning right and there is a cyclist approaching you in the opposite lane do not underestimate their speed. A cyclist can ride at up to 40km per hour, so rather pause a moment and let the cyclist through safely. . Avoid “dooring” a cyclist – check behind you before opening your door to exit your car. Also remind your children to do the same. . Do not park or stop in cycle lanes, it puts cyclists in even more danger when they move around your vehicle. . Drive slowly in restricted or low visibility conditions – remember that a cyclist could be around the next corner, so in residential areas, on rural roads or those with limited sight distance or low visibility, slow down
when you are not sure what is on the other side. “With the spike of Covid cases along the Garden Route and Nelson Mandela Bay as well as areas in the Cape metro, the Pedal Power Association encourages cyclists – novices and experts alike – to hit the trails and roads practising social distancing and adhering to wearing a mask or buff thus becoming part of the solution, not the problem,” says Hayward. “Besides adhering to the Covid-19 regulations which are mandatory in South Africa under level one lockdown regulations, we also wish to appeal to cyclists to wear high visibility clothing and use bike lights at all times,” explains Hayward. “The PPA is very concerned about the high percentage of hit and run accidents caused by intoxicated drivers on the roads in the early hours of the morning, so we appeal to cyclists to be vigilant at all times and even more so when approaching areas which have been identified as accident hot spots,” says Hayward. For cyclists, the following safe cycling tips are recommended: . Be visible. . Check your bike. . Ride in groups if possible. . Be extra vigilant when riding in the early hours of the morning. . Always wear an ID bracelet when you are out cycling. . Do not use your cell phone whilst riding. . Report accidents and muggings to the po-
The Pedal Power Association encourages cyclists and other road users to be vigilant this festive season and to adhere to the rules of the road at all times. lice and the PPA. . Avoid hotspot areas early in the morning or in the evening. . Always stay aware of your surroundings. “While encouraging cycling for recreational and commuting purposes, the safety of all cyclists is our main concern,” says Hayward. “By being proactive and sharing the road responsibly, cyclists and drivers can all enjoy the great outdoors during the coming festive season. Courtesy comes free and leaves both parties feeling better. Acknowledge each other on the road and thank courteous behaviour,” Hayward concludes.