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he little blonde girl in blue, wearing a leg brace with a teddy clutched under her arm, is as much a part of our childhood as Wilsons toffees. But, after 66 years of service, the cerebral palsy Suzy doll will finally lay down her red collection box.

Her retirement coincides with Cerebral Palsy Week (26 to 30 August) and the launch of the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association’s (WCCPA) new online fundraising platform.

According to the director of WCCPA, Gadija Koopman, Suzy dolls have been used in fundraising for cerebral palsy organisations in various countries since the 1940s.

“We do not know whether the Suzy doll was modelled on a real child but what is evi-

dent is that she was representative of children with cerebral palsy at the time – almost in a pitiful way.

“This, thankfully, is no longer the case as children and adults are active participants in the management of their disability and empowered to take control of their lives,” says Koopman.

She says the decision to “retire” Suzy is because many of the major retail stores, which hosted Suzy over the years, stopped doing so.

“Some because they needed space for marketing gondolas, others because they started their own foundation for donations or because the doll was not aligned with their revamped ‘look and feel’,” she says.

The WCCPA, assisted by volunteers from the Lions Club of Kirstenbosch, has been clearing the collection boxes for decades.

Koopman explains that most of the more than 200 dolls placed in the Western Cape have already been destroyed or vandalised in the past few years.

“The high level of petty crime, often related to the high levels of poverty, saw our volunteers and staff attacked for the bag of coins once they left the retail store,” Koopman says. “Dolls were also damaged and vandalised for the coins in the box, which increased costs to repair the dolls.”

She says some of the smaller retailers in the Western Cape will continue to host Suzy for now but this will eventually come to an end.

The WCCPA’s online fundraising platform (www.wccpa.org.za) will be active from the start of the Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week.

“Suzy dolls have been a way for the gener-

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al public to support the work of the WCCPA for many decades. The development of an online fundraising platform provides the public with an opportunity to continue supporting its work in our digital age,” says Koopman.

The association also boasts a new logo designed to represent those diagnosed with cerebral palsy in an inclusive, empowered, mobile and active light.

“People living with disabilities have a voice and are valued for their contribution to society and our new logo aims to remove the stigma often endured by people living with a disability,” says Koopman.

WCCPA has been providing services for the diagnosis treatment, care, training and employment of people with cerebral palsy for the past 65 years.

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Ward councillor system unravelled NETTALIE VILJOEN #nettalieviljoen

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xtra chairs had to be carried in for those attending a seminar on ward councillor accountability and transparency held on Wednesday 14 August at the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education in Mowbray.

Hosted by the Development Action Group (DAG) and the Civic Action for Public Participation (Capp), the seminar served as a learning session for civic organisations across Cape Town to understand the role and function of ward councillors and the available avenues to hold councillors accountable.

The event took the form of a panel discussion with three speakers, experts on the topic of accountability and transparency in local government.

Tauriq Jenkins, Nontando Zintle Ngamlana, Johann Frederic DAG’s Querida Saal coordinat- (standing). ed the proceedings while Capp’s Tauriq Jenkins kicked off the discussion which is supposed to reduce the control of with opening remarks. ruling political parties. But it sometimes fell He captured the mood of the audience apart because of its “winner takes all” syswhen he spoke of their shared sense of disil- tem, whereby candidates win even if their lusionment. voting numbers are just a percent more than “We all have to contend with the three- their oppositions’. headed hydra,” he said, referring to ward Other detracting factors identified were councillors. “The one planted by a political the sheer size of our municipalities (in some party, the second paid by the City and the wards as many as 33 000 inhabitants), politithird who has to serve a community man- cal parties’ domination of the ward system date,” Jenkins said. and the comparatively speaking high salaProf Jaap de Visser, a B2-rated scholar ries of ward councillors. with South Africa’s National Research Nelson Mandela Bay municipal manager Foundation and co-author of Local Govern- Johann Mettler, who is on suspension for alment Law of South Africa, explained how we leged misconduct, said understanding the ended up in this situation of disillusionment. planning and budget cycles of municipaliHe said a ward council is made up of 50% ties were vital when it came to pushing your proportional representation and 50% ward policies. For example, waiting for the Auelection X both are linked to the outcome of gust council meeting to make requests were elections. too late. By that time budgets had already Proportional representation was elected been finalised. on a party ticket. On the positive side, it was “The subcouncil meetings held in March fair and equality in gender representation is where you want to be.” was usually good. On the negative side, there Civic associations also had to do their is no direct link between the councillors and homework. “Study the Integrated Developthe voters. ment Plan (IDP), a five-year plan which local The ward councillor system on paper also government is required to compile to deterseemed to work well. It gives independent mine the development needs of the municicandidates the chance to run for election, pality, in your ward.”

Saturday 24 August V Bergvliet: The Valley Healing Rooms, a non-denominational Christian organisation, will be open for prayer for physical, spiritual or personal healing on Saturday August 24, from 09:30 to 11:00 at St Martins Church, corner of Children’s Way and Silverhurst Way, Bergvliet. Call 021 715 3106.

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He said, before attending meetings, you had to know what happened the previous year, what the backlogs were and the reasons for them. “You have to be on top of the game. If not, you are out of the game.”

Fastening the buttons of her bright yellow coat, the third speaker and executive director of Afesis-corplan, an East London based NGO, Nontando Zintle Ngamlana, introduced herself by saying she is not one for Cape Town’s cold winters.

“But I made the trip from East London because seminars like these are important to me. It is time we start taking our power back and it is by getting people together, talking, that we are going to do it,” Ngamlana said.

She agreed with Mettler, saying that proper preparation for meetings was crucial.

“The municipality’s annual calendar is important. Some of the meetings are open and some of them are closed. Make a note of which ones you can only observe and at which ones you can participate. And when you do engage, do so strategically” She said you wanted to go in armed with the right information, ready to ask the right questions. “Do your research. If reports are technical, get a specialist to look at it for you,” she advised. the Earth Fair Food Market, Tokai, from 15:00 to 18:00. Tickets are R120 per person and available on Quicket. The fundraiser will be hosted in aid of Miracle Kidz. For more information call Thomas on 071 687 2348.

Thursday 29 August V Hout Bay: Join the Hout Bay Museum for a fireside chat with Nancy Richard at 18:30. She will share the story of Woman Zone. Tickets are R40 for members and R50 for non-members. Call 021 791 0407 / 0616.

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ing children excellent opportunities to develop their public speaking skills, performing skills, community participation skills as well as self-confidence and poise,” Van Schalkwyk explained.

The pageant comprises five categories: Miss/Mr Deaf Cutie Pie South Africa (two to five years), Miss/Mr Deaf Petite South Africa (six to nine years), Miss/Mr Deaf Pre-teen South Africa (10 to 12 years), Miss/Mr Deaf Teen South Africa (13-15 years), and Miss/Mr Deaf Junior South Africa (16 to 19 years).

Participants, of which there are usually 12 to 20, hail from across the country.

Su-Ann Liebenberg, who won Miss Preteen 2018 (10 to 12 years), says that at first, she was nervous when walking on the runway. “But the competition was fun. I made friends and learnt that as deaf people we are also beautiful, and we can do what any other models do,” she says.

This year is the second time the competition is being held. The first pageant was held in Pretoria last year.

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eaf and hard-of-hearing children participating in the Glitz & Glamour pageant will strut their stuff on Saturday 14 September at the Dominican School for the Deaf in Wynberg.

The event, hosted by Deaf Pageants SA, a non-profit organisation (NPO), aims to demonstrate the children’s talent, skill and confidence.

The NPO is owned by Linda van Schalkwyk, who is also deaf and understands the difficulties of the life of those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Van Schalkwyk says the pageant is a direct result of the many requests received from the deaf community to hold pageants for children aged two to 19.

“The pageant is an important part of youth leadership development. It seeks to encourage our youth to become ambassadors for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community,” she said.

“It offers young deaf and hard-of-hear-

for different venues every year as the need arises and hope to hold it in other provinces as well in the future.

“Our mission is to stage a production of the highest calibre, featuring deaf and hard-of-hearing children, who are adaptable and flexible.

“We hope to become a vehicle to cross the communication gap between the deaf and hard-of-hearing and hearing communities,” van Schalkwyk says.

The pageant will start at 10:00. The entrance fee for contestants is R100 per child. Tickets to attend the event are R40 per adult and R10 per child (under 13), payable at the door.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Dominican School for the Deaf.

V For more information or entry forms, call Linda Van Schalkwyk on 081 769 4789, Joy Tobin on 076 803 0762 or Vinoliah Ferus-Prins on 076 558 6667 and Enthiape Nelson on 081 636 9940 (WhatsApp or SMS only). Or email deafpageants.sa@gmail.com or admin@deafsa.org.za or visit the website: www.deafpsa.org.za.

Word warriors sought Learners can let their imaginations run wild on paper in this year’s Word Warrior Competition.

The literary character, Detective WW Inkomba (which means ‘clue’ in Zulu and Xhosa) was introduced in last year’s competition. Entrants were encouraged to write a short story around this colourful individual.

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An initiative of the READ Educational Trust, the annual competition aims to encourage self-thought and creativity in learners.

“The objective of the letter is to state details of the mystery at hand, to paint a picture of the addressee’s alleged involvement

Miss Pre-teen 2018 (10 to 12 years), Su-Ann Liebenberg.

in the mystery, and to whet the reader’s appetite to read further,” said Lizelle Langford, READ Educational Trust public relations and fundraising manager.

Teachers and parents are urged to encourage learners (aged nine to 16) to enter.

The winning entrant will receive a cash prize of R1 000, and their school will be awarded books to the value of R5 000.

Email entries to info@read.co.za or post it to PO Box 30994, Braamfontein, 2017, on or before 31 October.

V For more information on the 2019 READ Word Warrior Competition, contact READ Educational Trust on 087 237 7781 or visit www.read.org.za.

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The City of Cape Town choir gave a sterling performance at the annual Women’s Day event hosted at the Dulcie September Civic Centre in Athlone.

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en, go and pay your Papgeld.” This was mayor Dan Plato’s strong and uncompromising message to the few men who were in attendance at a Women’s Day event hosted at Dulcie September Civic Centre in Athlone on Wednesday 14 August.

The event, which is an annual affair, was organised by the City council in a bid to celebrate women and the role they play in the community.

Themed “Be Bold, Step up and Speak Out”, the event was attended by women from various areas in Cape Town.

They were invited by the council and each one of them cracked the invite because of the community work they do. Keeping the attendees awake and captivated with his jokes, Jamayne Andrews was the master of ceremonies.

The event was opened with a prayer.

Ward 49 councillor, Rashid Adams welcomed the guests. He gave them a brief history about the woman the venue is named after.

He explained the importance of knowing who September was as the celebration was about women.

“She was one of the first students to attend Athlone High School – an activist who fought the struggle. It is, therefore, an honour for me to welcome each and every one of you wonderful people. Enjoy the rest of

the evening,” he said.

When Plato took to the podium to deliver the keynote address, he congratulated women for the great work they do.

He said the event had a significant meaning as it was celebrating significant people.

“It is a special occasion. We want to give women something special. Something they can enjoy,” he explained.

He went on to touch on a variety of community issues.

He condemned the killings of innocent people.

He called on the community to come together and fight against the killings. He urged mothers to be honest about their sons who are committing crimes.

He relayed an incident in Delft where a boy allegedly shot and killed another. When Plato went into the house with police, he said the mother claimed her son had been in the house the entire day.

He said as the mother was covering up for her son, police saw a gun hidden between her breasts. The son pretended to have been sleeping even though he had his shoes on.

He also encouraged mothers to support and encourage their sons to finish school.

By so doing, they will succeed, he promised.

He advised the attendees to use his grandmother’s principle of behaving well.

“My grandmother used to say, even if you are poor, you can be polite. Even if you are poor, you do not have to join gangsterism,” he shared.

Word warriors sought Learners can let their imaginations run wild on paper in this year’s Word Warrior Competition.

The literary character, Detective WW Inkomba (which means ‘clue’ in Zulu and Xhosa) was introduced in last year’s competition. Entrants were encouraged to write a

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The event was a fusion of entertainment and meals.

To keep them rejuvenated, was Saalim Ishmail who serenaded them to the sounds of songs such as “You Raised Me Up.” Enjoying themselves were Margaret Olain and Joan Leukes, Manenberg and Athlone residents.

They said they were delighted to be part of the event that is celebrating them as women.

Olain thanked the City for the opportunity. She said it was a great opportunity that many people wish for but they did not get.

She spoke briefly about challenges they face as women.

“Some of us raise children as single parents but that should not make us to want to give up in life. Opportunities like today help us, motivate us to do something for our lives,” she said.

For Leukes, the gathering helped her to mingle and make new friends. She commended the team that organised the event by saying she was impressed with the setup.

She said some of the challenges women face are that of safety and said she was impressed with how involved women are in their communities.

“I want to say to all the women out there, thank you for working tirelessly, in a positive way. Promoting health and considering the safety of children and other women,” she said.

vidual.

An initiative of the READ Educational Trust, the annual competition aims to encourage self-thought and creativity in learners.

“The objective of the letter is to state details of the mystery at hand, to paint a picture of the addressee’s alleged involvement in the mystery, and to whet the reader’s appetite to read further,” said Lizelle Langford, READ Educational Trust public relations and fundraising manager.

Teachers and parents are urged to encourage learners (aged nine to 16) to enter.

The winning entrant will receive a cash prize of R1 000, and their school will be awarded books to the value of R5 000.

Email entries to info@read.co.za or post it to PO Box 30994, Braamfontein, 2017, on or before 31 October.

V For more information on the 2019 READ Word Warrior Competition, contact READ Educational Trust on 087 237 7781 or visit www.read.org.za.

A learner from Gyiani Primary School puts pencil to paper.

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Driving children’s rights for 25 years NETTALIE VILJOEN @nettalieviljoen

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ugust marks the Centre for Early Childhood Development’s (CECD) 25th year of putting young children first.

On Thursday 1 August, CECD staff members, funders and friends came together to celebrate this huge achievement at the Tuscany Garden’s (Cathkin Caterers) in Rylands, Athlone.

About 140 guests were treated to welcome drinks on arrival, followed by a three-course dinner. A lively performance by a steel band made up of a group of high school learners from the Cape Flats kicked off the evening’s festivities.

The steel band is one of 16 taught by The Steelband Project Western Cape.

The project’s core focus is to provide quality music education to young people, with a particular focus on youth in under-resourced communities and CECD Founders Roz Witbooi and Eric Atmore with the “youth-at-risk”.

Adding a touch of glitz and glamour to pro- more, spoke about the organisation’s key ceedings was Jimmy Nevis who wowed milestones. guests with five songs X “7764”, ”Heartbox“Our organisation has grown tremening”, “All About It”, “Ballin” and “Happy dously over the years, in both our staff numBirthday”. Najwah Mukadam of CECD says bers and range of ECD programmes and serguests were in awe and people danced, sang vices. and took cellphone video recordings of him.

“We are eternally grateful for the support Each guest also received a cupcake from of our funders and stakeholders and we the birthday cake and a copy of the CECD’s would like to thank everyone for playing a latest publication Untold Stories: Memories part in our journey over the past 25 years. of Growing Up in a Different Era. We anticipate another 25 years and more of CECD staff member Chanel Fredericks, putting young children first.” who is the outreach programme manager for Remarking on the state of ECD in the the Cape Town Museum of Childhood, was country at present, Atmore said: “The nathe master of ceremonies. tional integrated ECD policy, approved by Founder and director, Professor Eric At- the cabinet in December 2015, is excellent.

birthday cupcakes.

It is comprehensive and integrated. However, the political will to drive it is missing as is the funding for implementation.”

The organisation urges the government to politically drive child rights and ECD programmes and quality. Until this is done, CECD believes that young children will not thrive and South Africa’s poor record of caring for children will continue.

Guests at the event thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were full of praise.

“What an amazing celebration last night – a well-organised event with so many lovely touches. We are looking forward to reading our gift book,” said David Gore, the director of the College of Magic.

Tughfa Hamdulay, director: ECD and partial care, congratulated the organisation on the great work that it has done, and continues to do, for the past 25 years. “Many of it being highly innovative and groundbreaking. A well-organised event that was streamlined, with a short and sharp programme… and Jimmy Nevis … what more can I say.”

CECD offers a range of national ECD programmes and services, including an integrated ECD programme that focuses on the growth and development of ECD centres through mentoring, coaching and providing support to governing bodies, principals and staff members to improve their services to young children.

Some of its milestones include: . In 1995, it received its very first donation of R10 000; . In 1996, it developed the first (and only) ECD leadership and management programme on the African continent; . In 1997, it was awarded the first ECD tender to pilot Grade R programme training, for the Northern Cape, and subsequently in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Western Cape. . In 1998, it was awarded the Presidential Award for Education Excellence; . In 2000, CECD was the Nationwide ECD Audit Study tender, where 23 482 ECD centres were located; . In 2003, it started its first ECD centre infrastructure upgrade programme. . In 2010, a world-class ECD centre in Philadelphia, for 80 children was built.

Since then, the organisation has erected numerous ECD centres and conducted minor upgrades of many existing facilities.

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Discussion on mental health at work An inaugural Work Mind Matters conference will be launched at the Century City Conference Centre on Friday 6 September.

The conference aims to start conversations around mental wellness in the workplace.

It will provide business leaders with a platform for engagement and collaborative problem solving, as well as assisting to realise solutions that are a good fit for their organisation.

It comes just before Mental Health Awareness Month, commemorated every October.

Work Mind Matters founder and occupational therapist, Alison Hallett says aft-

er realising the impact mental illness has on both employers and employees in the workplace, along with the lack of open dialogue about this topic, she decided to hold a conference. “Our vision is to see people thrive in the workplace, grow a platform of support within organisations around mental health and develop solutions that will transform workplace culture and enhance mental wellness at all levels of organisations within the South African and African context. At the same time, we strive to break the stigma surrounding mental illness,� says Hallett.

V Tickets for the conference are still available. Visit www.workmindmatters.com for more information.

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The supporters club was founded by Nompumelelo Nodikana, pictured, and the chairperson, Sgt Xolile Mashece from Hout Bay police.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 20 August 2019

PIONEERING PROCEDURE

Ruveshni (6) gets new lease of life A

cutting-edge medical procedure was done on a six-year-old patient from George at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on Wednesday 31 July. This unique cardiac intervention was the first for the African continent, and only the third completed globally.

Ruveshni Lewis was born with one heart ventricle, which resulted in her heart not being able to pump oxygen-poor blood (“blue blood”) back to her lungs.

In two previous operations, cardiac surgeons were able to divert blue blood through

a conduit directly to the lungs, without it having to pass through the missing ventricle.

After the second operation, a complication required that she had to undergo an emergency operation. During that operation a “window” that was made between the conduit and her heart was too large, allowing too much blue blood back into her heart.

This resulted in her having very low oxygen saturations (being very blue).

Paediatric cardiologist Prof Rik De Decker explained the hospital’s catheterisation

laboratory (cath lab) team implanted a device, an atrial flow restrictor (AFR), between one of the heart chambers and the conduit to reduce the window’s size from 10mm to 4mm, the more normal size.

“This is a new device, recently developed in Sweden, and it’s not even on the market yet. It’s currently undergoing registration in Europe and we got it on a compassionateuse basis (free).

“It has a hole inside, like a blow-off hole to allow some blood to go through. After undergoing six previous procedures, the im-

plantation of the AFR effectively means that Ruveshni won’t need to undergo difficult repeat surgery for this problem, which is wonderful news,” said De Decker.

Ruveshni is currently stable and recovering well after the procedure.

Ruveshni’s mother, Justine Lewis is delighted with her recovery. “Mentally and physically she’s a playful child, she wasn’t like that, she couldn’t play long, she couldn’t walk long distances, she would always complain about getting tired too easily but that has all changed,” she said.

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A police dog with impressive skills recently uncovered 1 000 packets of tik in the Steenberg area and has been commended for his excellent service.

Savage, the three-year-old sable German Shepherd, forms part of the City’s metro police K9 unit, and he was honoured on Sunday 7 July for putting in a stellar performance this year.

During the last six months, Savage has recovered about R160 000 worth of drugs, which included 85 units of unga, as well as 424 bankies and more than 202g of tik, among others.

About a month after receiving his award, on Wednesday 7 Au-

gust, the well-trained canine and his handler, Constable Mosuli Faku, uncovered the 1 000 packets of tik at an undisclosed location in Steenberg.

“The bust took place on Tuesday 6 August. Savage also made a special appearance in the council chamber at the Civic Centre the following day, Wednesday 7 August,” says Richard Bosman, executive director for safety and security.

He adds: “The Steenberg bust was the latest success that Savage achieved. We are unable to provide the exact location, as it is subject to an investigation.”

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In a statement, the metro police department chief, Wayne Le Roux expressed his satisfaction, adding that the unit has been able to build strong community ties to uncover drug dealers and keep up-to-date with the new technologies that criminals use to evade law enforcement and continue their dealings.

“We are very proud of the work done by our K9 unit, both during enforcement and also through their education and awareness outreaches. They have helped us develop strong bonds with communities, particularly in teaching children about the role of law enforcement, but they are also a criminal’s worst nightmare. It’s a perfect balance,” Le Roux said.

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ENVIRONMENT

Green carpet rolled out for enviro champions LEBOGANG TLOU @Lebsie210

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“We have to remember, plastics aren’t the problem, people t will take a combined effort to enare,” said Ryan. sure we still have a planet to call He, however, aknowleged home three generations from now. that there were some cases in This was at the forefront of conour society where plastic versation as environmental champlayed a significant role and pions gathered for the #Plasticcould not be done without.

FreeMzansi green carpet event According to Pavitray Pilheld at the Oceana Power Boat lay, manager of environmenClub in Granger Bay on Wednestal human-behavioural day 31 July. change at World Wildlife Fund The event hosted more than 100 (WWF), the South African scientists, designers, influencers, branch of the organisation retailers and environmental activfirst ventured into the world of ists who gathered to hear feedback preventing plastic pollution about a month-long campaign that two years ago. He said they focussed on growing awareness were approaching the issue on about plastic. different tiers.

The main prize for being the “Plastic can be viewd from most influential campaigner durso many levels,” said Pillay. ing the month of July went to Smile “Plastic isn’t a bad material 904 radio personality, Kia John– it’s pretty neat. (The problem son. According to Twyg founder is) how we misuse plastic.” and editor, Jackie May, Johnson’s A recurring message at the consistency in conservation efevent was that plastic wasn’t forts was key in winning her the the problem, and that with prize. proper management, it could Shamyra Moodley, Emma be a boon to society if used and Jones-Phillipson and Anele Nono disposed of properly. were awarded the best sustainably “The best economic and endressed. vironmentally friendly way to Another showstopper at the Based on a concept derived from the 80s Animation, Protectors of the Universe, this performance-art exhibition featured utilise plastic, is to create a cirevent were the vegan finger at #PlasticFreeMzansi by fashion designer Eli Gold was one of the most beautiful displays on how exciting plastic can cular economy around it,” snacks, in particular the falafel be.

PHOTO: LEBOGANG TLOU Pillay said. balls served with tumeric-humus, He explained that if used provided by Cape Town’s very own Nour- ups held during July. symptom of the larger problem X the destruc- plastic held value, if people could make monish’d Cafe and Juicery.

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Peter Ryan, the Dirty Dozen Methodology This spoke to the importance of developidentifies the 12 most commonly found items ing a culture of environmental affairs eduof litter on beaches. cation.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 20 August 2019

NOORDHOEK

Help raise funds for VWS RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

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olunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) will be hosting an exciting event this week and they want the community to have a little fun while donating towards their worthy cause.

VWS was launched about 20 years ago and have managed to build a volunteer base of more than 200 members who passionately assist to subdue wildfires in the South Peninsula.

According to VWS volunteer, Grant Richardson, all members of the emergency service organisation do the work for the sheer love of the community and the natural wonders that Cape Town has to offer.

The group, based in Noordhoek, are now in need of some support from the very community they serve; and will attempt to garner funding through the second annual Quiz Night on Wednesday 21 August from 18:00 at Café Roux, also in Noordhoek.

Michelle Rodgers, marketing manager at the café, explains: “VWS approached us

to assist in hosting their quiz night in aid of helping raise funds for their volunteers.

VWS plays a significant role in today’s society and our community. They provide an incredible service and social protection for citizens.”

Elaborating on the intended purposes of the funds raised on the day, Richardson says: “The money we get is to put us in a position to go out and do firefighting.

“We are not subsidised in any way. Any income we receive is based on donations and we’re entirely reliant on the support of our community to help us raise the money for uniforms, training programmes and certification, equipment and anything else we may need to do this service.”

This fundraiser is especially important for the group to prepare for the busier seasons ahead. “Fire season runs from September or October to around about April,” says Richardson. Café Roux has, therefore, committed all of the proceeds from the night to VWS, after catering is covered.

“The Quiz Night is a fun, interactive evening. It was a huge success last year

and sold out very quickly. This is our second time hosting this incredible and worthy event. There will be raffles and spot prizes and seriously delicious food on our new menu,” says Rodgers.

She adds: “We have also decided that for the Noordhoek Farm Village’s upcoming Potjie competition day on 15 September, The Farm Village will be donating the proceeds of the tasting bowls to VWS.” The community’s support is highly appreciated by VWS because as the wildfire fighting unit, they also aim to be a big part of the community.

“We try to involve ourselves in other activities – we work with Tears to clear vegetation and cut fire breaks. It’s not just about being firefighters, it’s about being part of community,” says Richardson.

Backing the volunteer organisation, Rodgers adds: “As a community, we need to support them in every way possible!”

V For more information on Volunteer Wildfire Services, visit vws.org.za.

V For more information on Café Roux, visit www.caferoux.co.za.

The breeding grounds of the Western Leopard Toad may be dramatically affected by a road extension in Noordhoek and could cause populations of the endangered species to drop further.

Educational boards give insight on toads RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

Members of Volunteer Wildfire Services are trained using the funds collected from the community.

Learners get a peek into further education RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes Steenberg High School’s Career Day Expo, held on Tuesday 13 August, offered learners the opportunity to find out more about life beyond their final exams.

The expo was well supported by various organisations and enabled Grade 9 to 12 learners to explore the options available to them after high school. It also gave learners the chance to direct burning questions to representatives from tertiary institutions: University of Cape Town (UCT), Varsity College and False Bay College.

They were also able to learn more about skills development organisations: Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development

Foundation; Communiversity, the skillsbuilding organisation equipping schoolleavers with the knowledge to attend mainstream universities and colleges; Sozo Foundation, an institution developing highlyapplicable skills; and Mot SA, the youthcentred organisation developing life-skills.

Julia Duminy of Mot SA, who addressed Grade 9 learners, urged them to be role-models as they navigate through the school years that will lead them to further education.

“The vision of Mot is to develop robustness, to make you strong. So that you understand how to include others so that nobody feels left out. Each one of you is a role-model in your class and you can share your courage with someone else,” she said.

Amanda Mtya, a construction manage-

Steenberg High School learners talk about their role-models at the Career Day Expo.

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ment lecturer at UCT, shared her story with learners and explained that through education, anything is possible.

“I represent the university, but I also represent someone who grew up ekasi. I grew up in a township called Samora Machel and I went to a township high school – my experiences were similar to many of yours. Now I’m lecturing at UCT; one of the best universities in the world.”

Learners could visit the stands of each organisation that attended the expo to give them a better idea of what career direction they might like to follow in the near future.

Matric learners Raffaello Smith and Igshaan Damon were optimistic after attending the expo.

Damon said: “It was interesting. I learned a lot. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but they told me to go after what I want. I want to be a sports commentator. I don’t know where to study yet but I’ll find out more on the internet.”

Smith added: “I’m getting the opportunity to learn about which institutions I can learn at because I want to study business administration. I want to study at UCT.” Elaborating on the importance of choosing wisely when deciding on what to study, Mtya said: “What I want you to take away from this is that you are somebody. Careers don’t make us, so choose a career that is compatible with your life.

“Choose a career that you love. Choose one that is closest to your heart,” she said.

She added that changing an area of study is possible and acceptable.

V For more information on UCT, call 021 650 9111; for Varsity College, call 021 685 5021; for False Bay College, call 021 787 0800; for Where Rainbows Meet, call 021 205 3496; for Communiversity, call 021 824 0055; for Sozo Foundation, call 021 825 5529; and for Mot SA, call 021 696 6610.

“We will have extinction of the Western Leopard Toad,” warns Suzie J’kul, founding member of ToadNuts, following the installation of toad information boards at Sun Valley Wetlands on Saturday 10 August.

Alison Faraday and J’kul took on saving the toads 12 years ago after finding large numbers of them on busy roads in the South Peninsula, and later found out they’re an endangered species. J’kul explains: “ToadNuts is an organisation where we save the Western Leopard Toads, and there are different facets to that. One is through information and letting people know about them. We also do road patrol. Last night (Tuesday 13 August) I picked about 30 toads in three hours.

“There is a volunteer group who does a similar thing in the mountains and it is important because roadkill is a very big threat to their species. There is also the developmental threat, so we do fundraising to protest development through their natural habitat,” she elaborates.

The Cape Agulhas and the Cape Peninsula are the only locations where these toads can be found, and it is for that reason that the group is so passionate about the conservation of the species.

Ward 61 councillor, Simon Liell-Cock attended the unveiling of the educational boards and a wetlands vegetation clean-up, along with Sun Valley Ecowatch members and residents.

“Sun Valley Ecowatch was collaborating on the project with ToadNuts. They (ToadNuts) donated the information boards that have been put up around Sun Valley about Western Leopard Toads – how they can live in your garden, among other information.

The schools can also make use of them.

They’re useful because people don’t usually know what to do when they find a toad in their gardens or on the road,” says Karen Kilfoil of the Sun Valley Ecowatch.

Liell-Cock attended the unveiling on behalf of the ward councillor for Sun Valley, Felicity Purchase who was unable to make it, and says he was happy to fill in as he has personal interest in the area. “I used to live right there and I know the people. We encourage the community to start doing things on a voluntary, activist basis and take ownership of the area because it’s theirs. I wanted to support them and the work they’ve done out of their own pockets and their own time,” he says.

Currently, ToadNuts has been fighting the proposed Houmoed Avenue extension proposal, in Noordhoek, which will see the road being extended through the breeding grounds of the toads and disrupt their natural lifecycle.

V Find out more by following Toadnuts on Facebook or visiting Chand Environmental Consultants at www.chand.co.za/houmoed3.asp.

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HEALTH

New service level agreement signed T

he City of Cape Town’s health department recently signed a service level agreement (SLA) with the Western Cape government concerning personal primary healthcare services for the 2019/20 financial year.

This is an annual agreement which confirms the amount of R593.7 million the department receives as a subsidy from the provincial government.

“The City has entered into this agreement with the Western Cape government for a number of years and it is signed on an annual basis,” said the Mayco member for community services and health, councillor Zahid Badroodien.

“This SLA in respect of primary health care services between the two spheres of government seeks to reaffirm the existing relationship and sets

out the funding available for personal primary health care services provided by the City,” says Badroodien.

Another aim of the SLA is to address shortcomings in the provision of municipal personal primary health care services and at improved health outcomes in the Cape Metro Health District in line with national, provincial and local government legislation.

“City Health is committed to ensuring a healthier city with adequate and equitable distribution of resources to render quality, comprehensive, costeffective primary health care services,” adds Badroodien.

The R593.7 million will be distributed across City Health services as follows: . comprehensive health services (R192.7 million);

. tuberculosis (R30.7 million); . vaccines (R106.9 million); . nutrition supplement programme (R6.2 million); . comprehensive HIV/Aids (R257 million).

The City contributes an additional amount of R734 million to these services, which includes R25 million for additional staff to boost these services across the department.

Badroodien says the City is grateful for the partnership with the provincial government. “It allows us to strengthen primary healthcare to ensure quality basic care to everyone who accesses the health system. We are able to provide a more efficient health service by offering a comprehensive package of care at our facilities.”

A recently signed service level agreement between the City and the Western Cape government aims to address shortcomings in the provision of municipal personal primary health care services.

Raw comfort explored at Homemakers Expo Themed “Raw Comfort”, the 24th Cape Town Homemakers Expo will take place from Thursday 29 August to Sunday 1 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

See, touch and feel the very latest in home, décor, design and lifestyle trends you will come to love.

Explore outdoor living ideas including patio furniture, homeware and entertainment to garden décor and tools at OUTside.

Watch the experts in action at the home| tuis Theatre, where you’ll be inspired by

hands-on DIY, home makeovers and cooking demonstrations.

Sandy Edwards, Cape Town Homemakers Expo organiser, says: “Packed with inspirational ideas and exciting features, the 2019 Cape Town Homemakers Expo will offer visitors the perfect opportunity to explore, consider and purchase all the things one needs for your home and garden projects. We know that buyers are eager to hear the stories and experience the realness of products. The expo is the perfect platform for home-related artisans, manu-

facturers, specialists and knowledgeable experts to come face-to-face and make authentic connections with our visitors. It’s unmistakably the most important event on the Cape Town exhibition calendar with 340 exhibitors and 85 home-related categories in a 8500m² space. Whether a shopper, inspiration seeker or DIY enthusiast, it’s all about Raw Comfort,” she says.

Tickets are available at the door or from Quicket (http://www.quicket.co.za) and cost R90 for adults, R70 for pensioners and kids under 16 enter free.

The expo will be open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

For more information or to book a stand, call 021 511 2800, send an email to expocape@homemakers-sa.co.za or visit www.homemakersexpo.co.za.

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CITY

Entrepreneurship the key to jobs DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

nities and that face extreme economic pressures.”

In turn, entrepreneurs will also he unemployment rate in the be able to create jobs for others and City of Cape Town is currently in this way reduce the rising level at 21.8%, 0.6 of a percentage point of unemployment. more than in the first quarter of “All it takes to get started as an the year. entrepreneur is the right attitude, This was indicated in the quardrive, energy, creativity and perseterly labour force survey releaverance. sed by Statistics South Africa Vos personally encourages pri(Stats SA) on Tuesday 30 July. vate companies and potential emThe number of unemployed peployers to get involved by hosting ople in Cape Town increased by unemployed individuals for work16 000, while employment increaplace experience opportunities. sed by 5 000 in the second quarter In addition to this, the City is inof 2019 compared to the first quarjecting cash into those sectors that ter. promise the most growth, which inThe report covers the time fracludes, among others, the clothing me between April to June 2019 and tech industries. and is a household sample survey “The focus of these projects will conducted by Stats SA. It collects be on skills development. data on the labour market activi“But government alone cannot ties of individuals aged 15 years create job opportunities.” and older who live in South Afri“While we do as much as we can, ca. we need the private sector as partIn the City of Cape Town, the ners in this journey to eradicate yoresponse rate of the survey was James Vos, Mayco member for economic opportunities is on a mission to create job opportunities for the youth. uth unemployment,” Vos says.

86.9% Local entrepreneur Neels KleynThe survey indicates the labour force in unemployment. then through its website connects them to hans says: Cape Town at 2 030 000 of all age groups, of “If you have an idea, you have to make a “Youth unemployment continues to be the correct employer in their area,” he exwhich 1 589 000 persons are employed and problematic and current statistics paint a plains. decision and get things rolling.”

442 000 are unemployed.

A year ago, he started a sauce business in grim picture, but the solution lies in entreTo date, the organisation has placed over A further 923 000 are economically not ac- preneurship,” he says.

500 000 young people with more than 450 of his garage, and today his Moer op Als sauce tive while 14 000 represents discouraged “However, young people need not despair South Africa’s top companies such as Hol- is distributed in towns countrywide. work-seekers.

At first, he did everything himself – from as opportunities abound for them to enter lard, Standard Bank, Nando’s, Pick n Pay Of particular concern to the City of Cape the world of entrepreneurship.” making the sauce, bottling it, sticking on the and Burger King.

Town is the unemployment rate for persons Vos recently visited the Harambee Youth “Those interested in joining the network labels, marketing and delivering. between 15 and 24 years of age.

By November last year, he had secured a Employment Accelerator, a national agency can visit harambee.mobi and follow the According to James Vos Mayco member that focuses on addressing the high unem- steps provided. producer who assisted with production and for economic opportunities, this figure was ployment rate in SA. “My advice to young people is to consider the business is growing by the day. estimated at 44,7% for the first quarter of “Think carefully about what will make yo“Harambee sources candidates from a lar- entrepreneurship as a career.

2019. ge pool of young people with high potential “This means to tackle the challenges of ur product unique before you start,” KleynHe believes youth entrepreneurship is a but limited work experience. unemployment instead of looking for a job hans said in his advice to budding entreprelarge part of the solution to reduce youth “It assists them to become work-ready and in a market that offers very limited opportu- neurs.

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Win a set of double movie tickets Another addition to the Fast & Furious franchise is now showing at Ster-Kinekor.

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw was officially released at Ster-Kinekor Cavendish on Friday 2 August.

In this instalment, lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

The movie will be showing at cinemas until Thursday 22 August.

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EL, the penguin ‘relocates’ to CPT The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront welcomed a young rockhopper penguin called EL on Monday 29 July.

This penguin was transferred from East London in the Eastern Cape to Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) where it was receiving intensive care since Friday 28 June.

According to a statement, the care was needed to rehabilitate the bird as it was washed up on the Eastern Cape coast and, upon arrival in the city, was diagnosed with a bone infection in both feet. Its gender has not yet been identified but the bird is reportedly settling in well at its new home.

Shanet Rutgers, penguin keeper at the Aquarium, says Sanccob and the aquarium have a long history of working together.

“Their help is always indispensable when it comes to caring for new bird arrivals at the aquarium.

“Sanccob’s excellent team of veterinary staff and volunteers took it upon themselves to fatten up this malnourished little bird and give it a full panel of health screenings. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance and support,” says Rutgers.

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ising star, theatre-maker and director Nwabisa Plaatjie brings to life two beautiful plays by American playwright, Alice Childress, as part of the Baxter’s Women’s Month celebrations.

The compelling double bill comprising Florence and Wine in the Wilderness, make their South African debut at the Baxter.

These plays have been carefully chosen to pay tribute to the evolving black woman who should not be defined by a single, limited image or narrative.

The cast of six is made up of Zoleka Helesi (Karoo Moose, Mies Julie), Daneel van der Walt (Rocky Horror Show, Taming of the Shrew), Apollo Ntshoko (Samson, John Kani’s Missing …), Marty Kintu (When Swallows Cry, The Looming Tower), Indalo Bennet (Faint Paint of Light, Rock to the Core) and Sizwesandile Mnisi (The Fall; Aunty Merle, The Musical).

Childress was an American novelist, playwright and actress, widely acknowledged as the only African American woman to have written, produced and published plays for four decades and the first to win an Obie Award.

She was a beacon of hope, known for opening doors for many black playwrights, actors and producers such as Ntozake Shange and Lorraine Hansberry.

Childress described her work as trying to portray the “have-nots” in a “have” society, saying: “My writing attempts to interpret the ‘ordinary’ because they are not ordinary.

The play describes how Miss Whitney (Zoleka), a black mother in her late 50s, engages in conversation with a white woman, Mrs Carter (played by Daneel van der Walt).

Through their exchange, Miss Whitney realises that her daughter (Florence) X a struggling young actress X may not be able to pursue her dream in a racist and fickle world.

Wine in the Wilderness explores the experience of being a black woman and how black characters struggle to get past classicism, poverty and gender politics.

In her short professional career to date, director Nwabisa has become recognised as a trailblazer in the arts. After graduating from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2016, she joined Magnet Theatre’s year-long Theatre-Making Internship Programme where she created Aha! and 23 Years, a Month and 7 Days, both productions which have toured locally and internationally.

In 2017, she was awarded the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s 2017 Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary for Reimaging The Native Who Caused All The Trouble and that same year she became the first recipient of the Baxter Theatre Centre’s Playlab X a new playwright residency.

In 2019, she was honoured with the Baxter Theatre Centre’s CEO Artist of the Year Award. She is currently a recipient of the Mellon Foundation scholarship, pursuing her master’s degree at UCT, and the curator and coordinator of the Baxter’s Masambe Theatre, driving its relaunch as a space for performance, collaboration and networking. Set and lighting design for the production is by Patrick Curtis and costumes by Marisa Steenkamp.

Florence and Wine in the Wilderness run as a double bill at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, from 28 August until 13 September at 19:30.

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tempos to connect more with the jazz feel of the piece, while expanding on the suggestive nature of improvisation and adding subtle tonal and rhythmic impressions of Africa.

The performance, sponsored by Paul Bothner Music, will appeal to classical, jazz and folk music supporters. Performances will take place at The Arena, Artscape Theatre, on 27, 29, 30 and 31 August from 18:00 to 19:00.

An additional matinee performance will be held on the Saturday at 15:00.

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Lex Futshane on bass.

Zoleka Helesi and Daneel van der Walt in Florence.

Each human is uniquely different. Like snowflakes, the human pattern is never cast twice. We are uncommonly and marvellously intricate in thought and action, our problems are most complex and, too often, silently borne.”

She grew up in Harlem, New York City, where she acted with the American Negro Theatre in the 1940s. It was there that she wrote, directed and starred in her first short play, Florence.

Written in 1950, Florence, takes place in a train station waiting room in a very small town in America’s south.

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Bolling with an African twist Capetonian jazz lovers can be part of the first audiences to listen to a new quasi-African interpretation of Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio to be performed at The Artscape Arena later this month.

The Bolling Suite is regarded as one of the pioneering works in the “crossover” genre, which is why it has not enjoyed many alternate interpretations since it was first composed.

Taking on the challenge is a four-piece band comprising of musicians from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Makhanda – Dylan Tabischer (drums, percussion, marimba), Al-

bert Combrink (piano), Lex Futshane (bass) and Stacey van Schalkwyk Naidoo (flute).

“Re-imagining the Suite is a bold step, but vital for expanding the horizon of, not only classical music, but also jazz in South Africa,” says Van Schalkwyk Naidoo.

“Bolling’s brilliant use of impressionistic harmonies, subtle Baroque counterpoint, suggested improvisation and the incorporation of a swing feel, provides some scope for experimentation, while still keeping the composition intact,” she adds.

According to Futshane, the musicians intend to take advantage of this, by relaxing the

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The leading digital city on the continent It gives me great joy to see Cape Town being named as Africa’s leading digital city.

We offer a place for innovation with the necessary infrastructure and tools to grow as a tech hub.

This is a reflection of our government’s commitment to creating an environment conducive for job creation, leading to many continuing to see Cape Town as an opportunity city.

The hard work of the City and its partners are highlighted in the 2018 state of Cape Town central city report which is compiled by the Cape Town Central City improvement district (CCID).

Among the successes, Cape Town’s economic centre contributes nearly three-quarters of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the Western Cape.

Numerous international businesses have set up shop in Cape Town, with nearly R5 billion in foreign direct investment.

More than half of emerging tech companies in the country are based in the Western Cape, with most being in Cape Town.

CCID chairperson, Rob Kane said: “Cape Town has emerged as Africa’s leading tech hub with the city employing more people in the sector than anywhere else on the African continent.

“To this end, the city, and the CBD, has geared itself to accommodate an emerging digitally savvy population that requires a business environment that offers good broadband connectivity, co-working

spaces, accessibility and quality of lifestyle.

“The City Centre has all of these, and as a recognised digital city, the CBD is well placed to support this vibrant new way of working.

“We are thankful for the hard work done by the officials in our enterprise and investment department as well as investment agency, Wesgro and entities like Cape Town Tourism.

“As part of our efforts towards supporting innovation, the City has invested more than R1 billion into the development of a telecommunications network to provide a data connection to various City buildings and locations.”

Kane said the broadband project is a multi-year capital project to build a metro area telecommunications network serving the needs of the City and the residents and businesses of Cape Town, and the construction of various telecommunications infrastructure and systems.

It is expected to be completed next year and has so far connected 300 City-owned buildings with broadband access.

The City’s Connect pilot project, launched in January last year aims to enable the connection of highspeed fibre to 1 000 commercial buildings in the CBD. With this mission of creating the right conditions for employment, it must be noted that for the 2018/19 financial year, R2.7 billion worth of investment was facilitated by the City’s strategic business partners

and special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies that are supported by the City to grow investment, job creation and skills development.

These initiatives created 4 764 jobs and provided skills training to 2 109 individuals during the City’s past financial year (ending in June 2019).

Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos says the City’s enterprise and investment department has prioritised support to the tech sector to support enterprise development, mentorships programmes, skills development and training programmes for the ICT industry.

These interventions also help to boost the attractiveness of Cape Town as a tech destination, stemming the loss of professional skills and attracting inward investment, facilitating job creation and prosperity through tech.

With the attractiveness of Cape Town as a business and urban living centre drawing in more people to live and work here, our biggest challenge remains providing housing to an expanding number of residents.

Keeping these successes in mind, we realise that more needs to be done to improve the lives of our residents and help them access opportunity.

DAN PLATO, Executive mayor: Cape Town

More can be done to keep city safe through policing partnerships We are nearly five weeks into the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and residents on the Cape Flats are rightfully beginning to question the impact of the deployment in their communities.

Murder rates remain high and patrols reportedly last no longer than three hours at a time.

It is imperative that we are provided with further information on the deployment plans and tactics of the SANDF, but this information is kept from us.

The army was deployed to assist police, metro police and other law enforcement agencies in stabilising and pushing back the high levels of gang-related crime in our communities.

National police minister, Bheki Cele, has boasted that this intervention has resulted in high levels of police visibility in the most gang-afflicted communities, the confiscation of illegal firearms and the arrests of over 1 000 individuals with outstanding warrants of arrest.

Having said that, it is concerning that these arrests have not resulted in charges and convictions.

I have been informed that the majority of those arrested were released within 72 hours due to detective services’ failure to

positively link the arrests to crimes and/or to complete the requisite investigations.

I, therefore, urgently call on Cele to make use of my department’s court watching briefs unit to track arrests made during the deployment, and to ensure they lead to the successful prosecution of guilty parties.

Additionally, the transport management centre (TMC) in Goodwood is a valuable resource that has been availed for 24-hour use by police who have not used it optimally in this regard.

As I have highlighted before, our criminal justice system is held hostage by the poor state of detective services and the police.

Ultimately, detectives are responsible for gathering evidence for criminal cases.

The quality of their work determines whether a case is solved or dropped.

Unfortunately, not only are there resource shortages and a lack of training among our detectives, but our detectives are also completely overburdened.

More than ever, we need the police detective services to step up and ensure that criminals are prosecuted.

The Western Cape government has reiterated countless times that

the deployment of the SANDF will not in itself defeat crime in the province and that the deployment should be accompanied by an array of developmental programmes.

We must all work together to overthrow the empires of organised crime that plague our province.

The ability of gangs to rule through fear, intimidation and murder can only be stopped if all spheres of government, law enforcement, the criminal justice system and communities work together.

When we present a united front, we will push back the boundaries of gangsterism and succeed in taking back our communities.

I further call on the good citizens of this province to continue making use of the Illegal Firearms Hotline which can be contacted on 078 330 9333.

There is a reward of R10 000 to individuals who provide accurate information on the illegal distribution of firearms.

Under my leadership, the department of community safety remains committed to using every tool at its disposal and working with all communities and each stakeholder to make the province safer.

ALBERT FRITZ, Provincial minister for community safety

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nsurance won’t apply in cases of illegality and reckless behaviour The implications of driving under the influence of alcohol, without a valid driver’s licence or reckless driving can be profound – all can lead to an outright rejection of your insurance claim if there is an accident and damage or loss of property. Far worse, it can lead to a criminal record, serious injury or a tragic loss of life.

The ombud for short-term insurance has seen a 48% increase in complaints since 2017 for claims rejections where policyholders have not exercised due care to prevent a loss.

Many of these relate to driving under the influence, reckless driving and excessive speeding.

“The reality is that insurers are there to pay valid claims due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances – any scenario where there is proven recklessness could see your claim rejected for failing to take due care to prevent loss. Insurers are able to back up such claim rejections with technology such as vehicle telematics reports which show the speed of the vehicle just before impact, accident reconstruction experts and eyewitness reports if they believe the cause of the claim is related to illegal or reckless behaviour. Getting behind the wheel of a car when you are over the legal alcohol limit, under the influence of narcotics, talking on your phone while driving without a car kit or driving at excessive speeds – all of which are illegal behaviour – would see insurers well within their rights to reject claims on this basis if proven,” explains Mandy Barrett of insurance brokerage and risk advisors, Aon South Africa.

“The financial implications are huge – not only will you face the costs of own damage if the claim is rejected due to reckless driving, but you will also be responsible for the costs of any third-party damage. Even more concerning is the fact that if there is a personal liability claim by a third party involved in an accident with you, you may become legally liable to pay for financial loss, physical injury, disability or death of a third party. The personal legal liability cover typically embedded in your personal motor insurance policy will not respond if your claim is rejected, and you’ll be left to fund any legal defence costs and claims awards from your own pocket,” warns Barrett.

“We all know that life gets crazy, that pressures get to us and that we get frustrated on the roads.

Speeding, taking calls while driving and having to deal with an increasing number of drivers who have no regard for the rules of the road gets overwhelming.

But always bear in mind the financial consequences if your insurance claim is repudiated on the grounds of your actions.

“If you have consumed alcohol, do the right thing and get a driving service to get you home safely, as well as other road users.

Don’t speed, and respect the rule of the road and other road users – arriving alive and safe is way more important than trying to make up five minutes of lost time, or texting something which can wait until it is safe to do so,” concludes Barrett.

A professional broker can add tremendous value in the advice process and guide you towards a thorough understanding of the terms and conditions of your cover and your responsibilities as part of a two-way contract with Mandy Barrett. your insurer.

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SK WALMERS WREAK HAVOC IN ROSMEAD: Dawood Vallie of Primrose RFC (left) tries to stop a determined Ebraheem Davids (SK Walmers) from advancing to the try line during a Super League A game played at Rosmead on Saturday 17 August. The Bo-Kaap team was in top form, beating the lowly placed Primrose 59-10 to reign supreme in the community derby.

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he Cape Town leg of the National Futsal League (NFL) takes place on Friday 23 August and Saturday 24 August at the Sunningdale and Proteaville facilities in Table View, respectively.

Six teams from around the country; Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape will do battle in the fourth leg of the South African Indoor Football Association (Saifa) sanctioned event.

The junior futsal teams from the Cape Town Premier Futsal League (CTPFL) will play in a series of matches on Saturday in the lead up to the main event later in the evening.

Girls and boys teams from Athlone, Bellville, Bishop Lavis, Brooklyn, Cape Town, Goodwood, Mitchell’s Plain and Woodstock will represent the CPFL, which was re-launched earlier this year.

President of Saifa, Poobalan Govindasamy says: “Futsal in South Africa has grown in leaps and bounds and continues to grow with the efforts of our various regional associations and other stakeholders,” he says.

He adds that more teams can be added to the NFL in future seasons, as not all nine provinces are currently being represented in the six-team league.

“The three KZN teams have lead the way in futsal and it’s optimistic to see the efforts in the Cape to develop the game.

Thank you to the hard work and dedication of the members of the Futsal Association of Cape Town (FACT),” he says.

Meanwhile, Fact chairperson Richard Fortune says the Cape Town branch of Saifa hosts the CTPFL, which is in its seventh week of competition.

He adds that two new associations have been established in the region: Atlantis Futsal Association and Bishop Lavis Futsal Association, with Manenberg and Lavender Hill Futsal Associations in the process of registering.

“Our aim in Cape Town is to grow the

game of futsal through all the local football associations as we are an associate member of South African Football Association (SAFA) Cape Town.

“We currently only have a senior league, but have junior leagues running with various clubs in Cape Town. The official junior league will be launched in 2020 from u.8 to u.19. We will also launch the masters leagues for o.35 and o.45 as the demand is high for retired outdoor football players wanting to keep fit and stay active,” says Fortune.

The top four teams of the Cape Town Futsal League will represent Cape Town and the Western Cape in a club tournament hosted by the Gauteng Futsal Association from Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December in Johannesburg.

Fixtures: Friday 23 August (at Sunningdale indoor hall): Young Natalians (KwaZulu-Natal) v Tshwane City (Gauteng) – 16:30; Ethekweni City (KwaZulu-Natal) v Maritzburg Hotspurs (KwaZulu-Natal) – 18:30; Cape Town Titans (Western Cape) v OBC Chicken (Free State) – 20:30 Saturday 24 August (at Proteaville indoor recreational facility): Youth festival: u.14: Bishop Lavis v Samba Fives (Mitchell’s Plain) – 12:00 u.10: Mustangs (Athlone) vs Futsal 4 All (Mitchell’s Plain) – 12:30 u.12: T4C (Woodstock) vs Mustangs – 13:00 u.12: Futsal 4 All v Falcons (Goodwood) – 13:30 u.10: Cape Town Titans v Mustangs – 14:00 u.14: Mustangs Girls v BSD Girls (Brooklyn) – 14:30 NFL: Tshwane City v Ethekweni City – 16:30; Maritzburg Hotspurs v OBC Chicken – 18:30; Young Natalians v Cape Town Titans – 20:30 V For more information contact Fact general secretary, Donavan Petersen, on 062 271 3570 or send an email to capetownfutsal@gmail.com.