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SPEAK OUT: Various human rights organisations protested against “corrective rape” of lesbi ans on Sunday. A memorandum was handed over to the Minister of Justice, Jeff Radebe, at Parlia ment. Pictured is Lumka Peter (31) from Khayelitsha. Photo: Albi Fouche
WPCC confirms cellphone mast location TERESA FISCHER
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HE Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) has announced the location of a Vodacom cellphone mast and base station on its grounds. The issue dates back to 2004 (“Bid has painfully familiar ring”, Peo ple’s Post, 16 March 2010). The chosen site is on the northern side of the WPCC, on the grass immediately west of the tennis courts, and as far away from Avenue de Mist as possible. This follows a public meeting on 2 November 2010, and several months of internal discussions between WPPC, Vodacom and town planners. WPPC chairperson, Paul Burton, says the committee is satisfied that no commitments are being reneged upon, and that the club has acted ethically and openly. Land Use Planning approval was granted on 11 September 2009. Changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations on 2
August 2010 and the subsequent reduction in the height of the proposed mast, from 23 metres to 15 metres, made EIA assessments for masts under 15 metres redundant (“Mast outbreak predicted”, People’s Post, 2 November 2010). Resident Roy van Ballegooyen writes that he is “extremely disappointed” that he has now been presented with a “fait accompli”. Van Ballegooyen has been arguing for the mast to be placed at a site where the impacts on aggregate are the least for all affected. He says: “I and many other detractors have had no sporting chance to engage in this process or test its findings. This can in no way be considered to be the open and ethical process that WPCC and Vodacom claim.” Van Ballegooyen wrote to the WPCC asking the club to explain its motivation for deciding that the tennis court site is preferable to the original site. He also questions whether the WPCC or Vodacom would be prepared to provide compensation
should health effects be found to be a concern 10 or 20 years down the line. WPCC chairman, Paul Burton, responds: “The WPCC has engaged extensively on this matter over many years. At the conclusion of the open meeting we called (on 2 November 2010), WPCC undertook to re-look the issues agreed.” He adds that at no stage did WPCC give any indication of an intention to engage further. Instead it gave an undertaking to provide feedback, which he says was done on Friday 11 March. Burton says: “WPCC have more than honoured all commitments; we do not wish to argue this matter, least of all via vitriolic dialogue in the media. Suffice it to say, WPCC has the overwhelming support from its members, the community and immediate neighbours for Vodacom to proceed with this mast.” Leif Eriksen, another resident, who supports the mast, says if Van Ballegooyen’s suggestion was be accepted it would necessitate starting the entire town planning process all
over again, meaning a delay of at least two years. Eriksen believes the WPCC has decided in the interests of “by far the majority of the Rondebosch residents” concerned, that they should proceed as is. He adds that personally, as a resident, he is “thrilled”. “Reception is shocking, and I know of many other people in Rondebosch who battle to make and receive calls,” he says. Another resident, Naomi Peagam, feels the WPCC has been “unbelievably patient” in their approach and points out the club uses funds generated by hosting the mast to fund maintenance of the grounds, which are open to the public. Ward councillor, Alderman Owen Kinahan, says the WPCC bid has been “going on for so long it feels like it pre-dates Alexander Graham Bell”. According to Kinahan there are only two relevant points to the application. “The City’s policy on telecommunications takes its cue from national legislation, which in turn is guided by UNESCO (United Na-
tions Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) with respect to the health risks of cell masts. “The overwhelming balance of scientific opinion is that there is a far greater threat of radiation from domestic microwave ovens, let alone the cellphones that everybody seems to have permanently glued to their ears, than from cell masts. Until such time as international consensus directs a more cautionary approach, there will be no change in policy,” he says. He continues that there has been “more than sufficient opportunity” for public input on this application. Alderman Kinahan says: “Wherever the mast is sited, it is going to be in someone’s sightline and the only solution is for no mast at all. This must also be seen in the context of the improved signal being for the benefit of the entire surrounding community, as well as those who make use of the facilities in this precinct, and nothing short of an agreement by all of them to accept the area as a cell-free zone is going to please everyone.”
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Smooth sailing at carnival rehearsal
A celebration of reading
FLOAT rehearsals for the Cape Town Carnival team were successfully completed in windy conditions at the Culemborg site.
IT IS National Public Library week from Saturday 19 March to Saturday 26 March. Rondebosch Library users are invited to a morning tea on Wednesday 23 March from 10:00 in the Library Minor Hall. The children’s library is invited Grade 1s through to Grade 10s to enter their short story competition. Short stories of not more than 1 000 words (on any topic), or a poem not more than one page long will be welcomed. Entries will be judged in the following categories: Grades 1 to 3, Grades 4 to 7 and Grades to 10. The competition closes on Friday 18 March and winners will be announced at the library on Friday 25 March. For more information call the Rondebosch Library on (021) 689-1100.
The float, called “World Without Borders”, is a large sailing ship with multi-coloured flags representing the nations of the world. The float is one of nine that will form part of the carnival procession in Long Street on Saturday 19 March, starting at 20:00. It will be pushed by volunteers and will be preceded by six lead dancers, and followed by 200 more dancers from across the city. Cape Town Carnival CEO, Michael Worsnip, expressed his happiness at the progress of the event. “Things are really starting to fall into place; our lead dancers are completing their final fittings, our community groups are having final rehearsals and the floats are being fitted with sound and other last-minute trimmings. The 2011 Cape Town Carnival is ready to rock Cape Town in a magical way,” said Worsnip.
Anthony on Cleopatra PROFESSOR Anthony Humphreys, chairman of The Egyptian Society of South Africa, (Tessa), will deliver an illustrated lecture titled “Cleopatra and the ‘race’ debate: some reflections” at St George’s Grammar School in Mowbray on Tuesday 22 March at 19:30. He will also speak on “Agatha Christie and Ancient Egypt”. Entry is free for members, and non-members pay R20. Booking is not necessary. There is secure parking on the school grounds. For further information call (021) 557-5082.
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COLOUR FLOAT: The “Worldwithoutborders” float is one of nine floats that will form part of the Cape Town Carnival procession in Long Street on Saturday 19 March.
Horsepower does not come cheap TONY ROBINSON
HAVE you noticed the motorcycles the Cape Town traffic cops are riding these days? They are 1300 cc Hondas and they cost about R150 000 each. Now why do the traffic police need such powerful motorcycles when their operations are confined to the municipal area where speed limits are between 60 and 80 km/h? It is true that speed limits do go up to 120 km/h on the freeways, but that is not where the work is. So what is the point of motorcycles that can race along at speeds in excess of 200 km/h? For less than half the price, the city could have bought versatile 600 cc bikes by the same manufacturer that are also capable of excessive speeds. That means they could have bought twice as many bikes or they could have saved a lot of money. How much money? Well, it would take a pensioner who lives in a modest home and pays about R500 a month in rates 16 years to pay the extra cost of a single superbike. No doubt the traffic department will have their own story. They will probably explain about the radios and other equipment the officers have to carry, but that’s all bunkum – radios have never been smaller or lighter than they are now and, anyway, the bike was designed to carry two. There is no way the equipment (whatever it is) could be heavier or less compact than a pillion passenger.
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Tuesday 15 March 2011 RAISING SPIRITS: The worldre nowned Wa toto Chil dren’s Choir from Uganda performing at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital at the Sea Har vest “Kids for Kids” fund raising hando ver event. The choir per formed for an audience of sick children, friends, par ents, nurses and media on Friday 4 March, when Sea Harvest officially handed over funds raised through their “Kids for Kids” campaign – money raised from a portion of the sale of certain products – to the Children’s Hospital Trust. The threemonth project raised R295 000 for a new Surgical Skills Training Centre at the Hospital, which will be equipped to train surgeons in multidisciplinary endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery in a virtual technology laboratory. The Watoto choirs have travelled the world since 1994 as advo cates of the 50 million children in Africa who have suffered the same losses they have. Every child in the choir has been orphaned through disease, poverty or war. Photo: Supplied
Be security conscious in Pinelands PINELANDS police would like to warn residents to take special precautions at night to secure doors, windows and sliding doors. In February a 74-year old woman was woken up in her bed in a secure complex in Pinelands by an unknown man who closed her mouth with his hand and told her to be quiet. According to Pinelands police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Tando Sonjica, the suspect demanded her jewellery, which included a necklace and a gold bangle. The victim was then taken inside the bathroom and instructed to wait there for 10 minutes while the man left. She discovered afterwards that her Acer laptop computer and digital camera were also stolen. The suspect was described as a large man, dark in complexion, wearing gloves. Entry was gained through opening a sliding door which was partially open and by cutting a safety gate on the inside of the patio door. A similar incident occurred in a security complex in Thornton in March. An elderly couple were woken by two men who demanded money and jewellery. Both suspects wore gloves.Entry was gained through a sliding door and the suspect fled the scene with a diamond ring and
Where to for towers? THE Institute for Humanities in Africa (HUMA) is hosting a discussion about the land left vacant after the destruction of the Athlone Towers, at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Wednesday 23 March. The issue will be discussed by Chris Ferndale, an Athlone cultural activist, Leigh Meinart, founder of TSiBA Education, Patrick Mqolobe from the Embo Inotiation Forum and Edgar Pieterse, from the African Centre for Cities. The meeting will take place from 18:30 until 20:00. If assistance is needed with transport, contact Heather on (021) 650-4592 or on heather.maytham@uct.c o.za
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Security complexes in Claremont, Rondebosch and Mowbray targeted AN “alarming” increase in burglaries at security complexes has been reported by the Claremont Police cluster, which comprises the Claremont, Rondebosch and Mowbray policing precincts. Captain Angie Latchman, Claremont Cluster spokesperson says thus far most of these incidents have occurred during the day. It is believed that the perpetrators press the intercom buttons randomly and wait until someone gives them access into the complex. Once inside they use tools such as crowbars to force open security gates or burglar bars. Items taken range from laptops, iPods, television sets, cameras, clothing and household electrical appliances. Police are urging tenants to be extremely cautious and vigilant when allowing unknown people into complexes. “As far as possible do not respond to random pressing of the intercom buzzers. Always
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‘What do they do with all the chickens?’ TERESA FISCHER
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INK plastic pigs, graceful flamingos and quirky chickens represent bread on the table for a young father, who hawks these handmade wares in Claremont. But without a permit, Ashe Bunton (28) is a target for regular law enforcement raids, during which all stock is confiscated. Raids result in a R300 fine. It costs R600 to retrieve the goods, which are taken to storage points in Cape Town. Bunton says he’s applied for a permit in 2008, but is still on the waiting list. “They don’t show us where we are on the list,” he says, adding that as a foreigner from Zimbabwe he is at a big disadvantage, even though all his papers are in order. There have been three raids at the Paradise Road/M3 intersection since January. He cannot afford the fine. Instead he makes more animals. Asked what was taken just the day before, he replies softly: “Three big chickens, black and white, three pigs, pink pigs, four black-andwhite medium chickens.” He moulds them out of coloured plastic and wire; using plastic cutouts to make the comb and visiting the scrap yard to collect wire for the feet. From someone else, beadwork was confiscated – “the hearts and the little tiny dogs”. He adds he is not begging and not
harassing anyone, as he just stands on the side of the road and nobody complains. “I don’t force them to buy my chickens,” he says. But he says the police are rough, treating hawkers as if they were criminals. Claremont artist, Andrea Raath, befriended Bunton and contacted People’s Post after the recent raid. She says there is a lot of respect among South Africans for creativity and that the country should be trying to create a culture that is selfreliant. Bunton says: “The president told the nation ‘vuka uzenzele’, which means to stand up and work for yourself; don’t wait for handouts. Then again he sends his police to come and trouble us. What is that?” The raids are ineffective, he adds. “Police come at 11:30 and by 14:30 we are there again. There is no other way we will get bread on the table,” he explains. He wants to know: “What do they do with those chickens?” The concern is that the confiscated goods are sold illegally. He explains: “My brother makes baobab trees. They were taken and he saw someone selling them at Greenmarket Square. “He knows he is the only guy who can make that kind of thing, so he asked the lady where she got them and she couldn’t answer.” Bunton works long hours, from 07:30 – “to catch that morning jam jam” – until 18:30. At night he works at his home in Phillipi, which he calls the ghetto. “I go home, sit in my house in the dark and make my chickens.” His fear of being robbed in the ghetto is constant because criminals know who works. He says: “Police are corrupt. I am
RESPECTED CRAFTSMAN: Ashe Bunton says he has waited over two years for an informal trader’s permit. Photo: Teresa Fischer a Rasta man. They search me, (gestures at his pockets) looking for ganja, which is a plant, just like a lemon tree, when there are guys with guns. It is very unfair. If God could hear what I am saying, he would have mercy on us, because this world is hard.”
However, according to Paul Williamson, Service Coordinator at the Business Areas Management, Economic and Human Development Department for the City of Cape Town, the intersection of the M3 and Paradise Road, as well as the intersection of Rhodes/Union/Para-
dise Roads and the “Upper Freeways” are all within prohibited street trading areas where hawkers are prohibited. Also, the Road Traffic Act does not allow street trading at the intersection. Williamson says Bunton is not reflected as an applicant trader in respect of the Claremont area and he encourages Bunton to contact the city’s Business Areas Management Branch for street trading opportunities in areas that comply with national legislation and city bylaws. Shaun Smith, Head of the Informal Trading Unit, Law Enforcement Services, says if a trader fails to collect confiscated goods within 30 days, the city may dispose of the goods. If goods are not collected, they go on public auction, which is arranged by the city’s Pound Master. All goods delivered to the auction pound are to be recorded and accounted for. Williamson adds the city is not allowed to deviate from the process set out in the above points. “Allegations need to be substantiated and proven and will be investigated. Where the city’s bylaws and procedures are not adhered to, disciplinary action will be taken against the staff member concerned.” Regarding allegations of violence, Smith says officers always respect hawkers’ rights, and adds at times, officers face resistance and a “sterner approach” is needed. Williamson says the number of viable trading opportunities in the popular areas is limited and it is the department’s experience that the intersection traders do not want to trade in designated trading bays for a variety of reasons, and prefer to trade at intersections.
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Cake and fashion war heats up VERNA VAN DIEMEN
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HARLY’S BAKERY has taken off its oven gloves to take on international fashion store Fornarina in a fierce Facebook and Twitter battle. Jacqui Biess, the owner of Charly’s in Canterbury Street in Cape Town, claims that Fornarina did not honour a trade exchange agreement reached between the two parties in July last year. Charly’s claims that when the international fashion brand Fornarina was launched in Cape Town in August last year, they struck a deal that Charly’s would make cakes to the value of R14 000 in exchange for products, TV exposure and the return of some of the goods. Now, six months later, Charly’s claims that they have still not received their clothing. In desperation, Biess took her battle to Twitter and Facebook, resulting in a tirade against Cyberstorm: The Alice in Wonderland cake baked by Charly’s Bak Fornarina – on the corner of Loop and Buiten ery for the launch of Fornarina. streets in Cape Town – by some of Charly’s Bakery’s 5 000 Facebook contacts. ber and decided last week to put a message on Twitter Biess said: “This was a last resort. I was upset about and Facebook. all of this but I hope this will make them come to the After she posted the message on the two social netparty.” works about the deal gone wrong, she received a call She said that Fornarina approached her in July last from Saville threatening legal action for defamation. year about their launch, which was held at the Upper She then posted another comment online, which East Side Hotel in Woodstock. read: “Just got a threatening call from Brigette from The agreement was that Biess would make a four-tier Fornarina South Africa saying they don’t care if our Alice in Wonderland-themed cake and 250 cake pops, customers boycott Fornarina as Charly’s Bakery cuswhich are figurines on a sucker stick. tomers don’t fit into Fornarina clothes anyway, and we But Biess said she decided tomake a dummy Alice should expect legal action. Bring it on.” in Wonderland cake which would be returned to her When People’s Post contacted Saville, she denied after the launch. In addition, she made a three-tiered making a threatening call, saying that she had not had golden cake, which was served to guests at the launch. contact with anyone from Charly’s since August last “We agreed that we would get the exposure, and they year and that they were twisting her words. would return the Alice in Wonderland cake and the sil“I am not hurt but shocked that I am getting all the ver cake stand. We also agreed that my three daughters blame. I did not make the decisions about the launch and I would each receive a pair of R3 500 jeans, which and the cake. would add up to R14 000,” said Biess. “Charly’s are twisting my words. We are involved But besides not receiving the coverage, Fornarina with another legal case and that is what may have did not hand over the jeans, as promised. sounded as if I threatened them with legal action. “Top Billing did not arrive, the Alice in Wonderland “I don’t even know Charly’s customers. How can I cake was destroyed when they brought it back because call them fat?” she said. they ate off all the decorations, they returned my silver Saville denied that she was a director for Fornarina, cake stand three weeks later and we are still waiting saying she “merely helped with organising the event on the clothes.” as an employee of Dujo Boutique” and that she was “not One of the posts on Facebook by Charly’s read: “As the decision maker”. given R14 000 of cakes for the launch of their product The latest post by Charly’s in the social media smackand promised us clothes in exchange. This was in Au- down reads: “Good Morning Fornarina South Africa. gust. We received nada in exchange. Brandfail (sic).” Fashion & food can be friends. Come to the party and Fornarina responded on Twitter: “Charly’s Bakery let’s end the animosity. “We’re waiting to hear from Fornarina is now owned by a different company. You you.” would have done a trade exchange with Dujo BouDujo Boutique is a close corporation and its members tique.” are Duane Riley and Jocelyn Meier. What incensed Biess even more, she said, was when Meier, however, said that she had signed documents she received an email from Fornarina employee Bri- in April last year to remove her as a member of Dujo. gette Saville, saying that the jeans which they sell “I have no involvement with them whatsoever, nor do would not fit Biess and her daughters. I have involvement with the new company or Fornari“We said fine, if the jeans will not fit us then we will na”. be willing to take other products. Saville offered us Biess claimed that Saville was also the director of the shoes and bags. We even made an appointment to see new company which has taken over Fornarina. her at her flat but when we called her she told us that “She still emails us from the same address. She is she was in Durban.” trying to claim no responsibility. That’s not on,” said Biess said she last heard from Fornarina in Decem- Biess.
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Wednesday 23 March Newlands: Friends of the Liesbeek Water Week walk to Newlands Spring at 18:00. Meet at Josephine Mill. The walk will take about 30 minutes. Drinks after the walk will be for your own account. Bring a container to collect water for tasting and testing. Learn about geocaching and find a geocache point. Transport back to Josephine Mill will be organised. Contact Francine (021) 671-5385 or Liz (021) 671-4553 or email info@fol.org.za
Wednesday 23 March
Kenilworth: The first sunset concert for this year takes place at the Beau Soleil Music Centre at 12 Salisbury Road at 18:00 in the Chamber Room. This concert will feature acclaimed flautist and Beau Soleil staff member, Derek Fennell, accompanied by award-winning pianist, Sandra Kettle. Works by Mike Mowa and Saint Saens will be performed. Tickets are available at the door and cost R40 for adults, R30 for pensioners, and scholars are free. This includes a cheese and wine reception after the concert, where you can meet and mingle with the performers. All the Beau Soleil Music Centre ensembles will be performing in the Autumn Concert on Friday 25 March starting at 17:00. This fundraising concerts costs only R10. There will be refreshments on sale.
Also on Tuesday 29 March at 17:15 a percussion ensemble concert takes place in the main hall. This concert is free of charge. Contact Kim on (021) 761-1894.
Wednesday 23 March Rondebosch: Rondebosch Boys’ High School music department joins with Rustenburg Girls’ High School to present a Concerto Festival, which features talented musicians who will play one movement of a concerto with a small chamber orchestra. The programme consists mainly of Baroque and Classical works with a variety of instrumentalists performing. The festival starts at 19:30 at the Reeler Centre at Rondebosch Boys’ High School. The cost is R20 for adults and R10 for students. To book phone Sharon on (021) 686-3987 or email shar-
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Friday 25 March Rondebosch: This month’s Soulmate Dinner Club meets at The Site Office Restaurant at the Belmont Square Conference Centre. Here is the opportunity to meet mature, (45 to 75) single, professionals in a nonthreatening environment. This month Dr Claire Rockliffe-Fidler a clinical psychologist and psychosexual therapist, will speak on “Demystifying sexual health – what we all should have been taught … and it’s never too late too learn”. This is followed by dinner where guests can network and make new friends. Contact marlene@belmontsquare.co.za.
Saturday 2 April Rondebosch: Craft in the park
from 09:00 until 14:00. Enjoy handmade crafts, breakfast and coffee in the park. Support Animal Rescue and other charities. Drop off anything you don’t want or need at the information desk and Ann will drop it off at Marsh Memorial. Contact Ann on (021) 531-4236 on Tuesday until Friday between 09:00 and 17:30 or on 083 272 5482 on market day.
Saturday 9 April Pinelands: Pinelands Athletics Club will once again host a craft market/car boot sale with their 5x6 km company relay and 6x6 km relay. The market will be from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Lower Oval. To book a stall at R60 please email Hayley Smith on stormsky@mweb.co.za or call 082 774 0228 before Monday 28 March.
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Page 8 People’s Post ClaremontRondebosch
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Trucks drive residents to distraction months to reach, Woolworths trucks heading for Belvedere Square in Belvedere Road are supposed to travel from Keurboom Road into Ranelagh Road, and then into the new oneway street in Cleveland Road, which leads to Belvedere Road. This is to limit the movement of trucks through the suburb as far as possible. In response to complaints, Glen Gilzean, Woolworths Group Director of Retail, says: “In the spirit of any good neighbour, our Belvedere store has engaged extensively with the landlord, relevant neighbours and the local municipality on the small number of queries regarding our daytime deliveries to the store.” Gilzean says Woolworths is “committed to finding an amicable and lasting solution to this issue”. He says Woolworths has invested in relocating its delivery area. “This remodelling work was completed last week and we are now able to safely use a new route agreed with key stakeholders,” he says. Woolworths has also limited deliveries to an average of three per day, invested in advanced, quieter truck technology, which uses batteries to power the loading and off-loading operations, reducing the idling time of the trucks, and has rectified any scuffs on the roads caused by the movement of the trucks. But residents say the movement of trucks continues to be chaotic. They have kept a detailed and extensive record of all the violations by the trucks, dating back to December last year. “We are being harassed by delivery trucks,” says one resident, who adds that the attitude of the centre is “arrogant” and dismissive. Fellow residents and random shoppers add to the problem by parking illegally on Cleveland Road, making it impossible for trucks to make the corner and forcing the drivers to divert from the agreed route. It is alleged that trucks park facing Keurboom Road to make the offloading process a
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Help get Jenny ‘out there’ GERDA VON BENECKE
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RESIDENT with cerebral palsy is in a life-and-death battle to get Botox.
She is appealing to the community to help her as her medical aid submission for Botox will probably be rejected. Jenny Symons was born with cerebral palsy, caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain during birth. This, says Jenny, caused brain damage, which ultimately affected her arms, legs and speech. She suffers from dystonia (a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures). She is going into spasms and at times her neck is thrust back and she cannot breathe as a result. The only thing that will help her is Botox, but her medical aid considers it to be a cosmetic treatment and not a medical expenditure. “It is literally a case of life and death,” she told People’s Post, while begging for an appeal for help to be published. She added: “This is very difficult for me. I have never asked for help before.” Few people realise that behind Jenny’s exterior, there is a perfectly normal brain. She is a self-confessed speed junkie, so a few days before her 50th birthday, Jenny’s long-time friend and neighbour of 10 years, Sean Light, took her for a bike ride on the M5. It was nothing like the scooter for disabled people she owned at one stage, says Jenny. For one, this one’s wheel didn’t just fall off. In fact, burning down the freeway was an “absolute blast”. As for her sense of adventure? No problem whatsoever. She’s gone bungee jumping, tandem skydiving and horse riding in New Zealand. Jenny says she “lives an active life” – a bit of an understatement. She has represented South Africa several times in swimming and shotput, having been chosen for the first time as part of the Springbok team to go to Israel in 1984, where she
OUT ON THE ROAD: Jenny Symons (left) with her good friend, Sean Light (right), getting ready to enjoy a bit of speed.
SNIP SNIP: Rondebosch Boys’ Pre paratory School teachers showed their support at the Cansa Shavathon held at Kenil worth Centre recently. Here Chris Verster (left) prepares for his shave while Alexei du Bois (right) gets ready for a close shave. Photo: Supplied
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Theodora Mzebetshann (left), one of Jenny’s (right) very appreciated carers, moments before yet another “big ride”. Photo: Gerda von Benecke won gold in swimming and broke a world record in shotput. In 1993 Jenny won gold and silver in England at the Robin Hood International Games for Cerebral Palsied (CP) Athletes with 620 other CP athletes – again breaking a world record in shotput. In 1994 she went to Malta for the International Paralympic Committee World Swimming Competition where she won two bronze medals at the age of 33, being beaten to the finish line by a 19-year-old. And then there’s her love for talking and public speaking. She did nine talks in three days in 2000 in Bloemfontein to help people understand cerebral palsy better. There’s a lot of things on Jenny’s “still to do” list, including taking a ride in a race car and finding a way to paint. But what she’s really looking forward to, after several years of going through multiple operations and setbacks, is to “get her life back on track” and to “get back out there to do life”. At the moment she just doesn’t know how. Even though Jenny’s father, Michael Symons, has made financial provision for her future and although she is on a medical fund, expenses due to several bladder operations from October 2009 to mid-year 2010, essential Botox injections every eight months and monthly expenses, including special stoma bags and nappies, have just made it impossible for Jenny to keep up financially. Anyone able to provide assistance and/or donations to help Jenny “get back out there” can phone Jenny on (021) 761-9951, send her an email on jennysymons@telkomsa.net or send an email to Ruth Minnaar at ruthminnaar@yahoo.com.
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LETTERS
Page 10 People’s Post ClaremontRondebosch
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Rally the Rondebosch troops for a bitter fight Bird lovers as mad as fynbos fanatics I WAS delighted and relieved to read the letter from Steve Smith of M.E.R.C.Y. Animal Rescue attacking the absurd claims by some so-called academics that cats were killing millions of wild animals a year (“Blinded by pseudo-science”, People’s Post, 8 March 2011). At last there is a sane, articulate and sensible voice speaking out against the hysterical anti-cat brigade. How on earth do these “scientists” measure such a wild opinion, which is stated as fact? I have come to regard some who inhabit the UCT Department of Ornithology as mad as the fynbos fanatics.
Further, since when were all birds looked upon as innocent, gentle creatures which were put on earth to sing beautiful songs for the upliftment of mankind? Their songs are designed for the purposes of mating, and most birds of prey are ruthless killers who spend their days hunting smaller creatures, which is their nature, and what they were designed to do. Please save us from sentimental “scientists” who operate from the point of view of their own personal agendas. JANIS VAN TONDER Claremont
SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION TO THE 2009 GENERAL VALUATION ROLL (SV02) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2010/2011 Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49 (1)(a)(i) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act no. 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the “Act,” that the Second Supplementary Valuation Roll to the 2009 General Valuation Roll (SV02) for the financial year 2010/2011 is open for public inspection at the venues as stated below as from 22 March 2011 until 30 April 2011. The forms for the lodging of objections are obtainable at these venues. In addition the valuation roll is available on the Council website as from 22 March 2011 (the address is provided below). Properties are selected to appear on the Second Supplementary Valuation Roll to the 2009 General Valuation Roll (SV02) Roll in terms of section 78(1) of Act if the property a) was incorrectly omitted from the Valuation Roll; b) has been included in the municipality after the last general valuation; c) has been subdivided or consolidated after the last general valuation; d) has undergone a substantial increase or decrease in market value since the last general valuation; e) was substantially incorrectly valued in the last general valuation; f) must be revalued for any other exceptional reason; g) of which the category has changed. In terms of Section 49(1)(a)(ii) of the Act, any property owner or person who so desires may lodge an objection with the municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the SV02 within the abovementioned period. Objections may be lodged in respect of these properties only. The owners of these properties will be notified of their SV02 valuations in writing at the postal address currently held on the City’s database. Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuation roll as a whole. The forms for lodging an objection can be obtained from one of the venues listed below, and can be downloaded from the website. A separate objection form must be completed per property. Completed objection forms can be submitted as follows: • Email – valuationsobjection@capetown.gov.za • Fax – 086 588 6042 • Post to – The City of Cape Town, For Attention: The Objection Co-ordinator, PO Box 4522, Cape Town 8000 • By Hand - At one of our public inspection venues For more information: Sharecall: 086 010 3089 Web: www.capetown.gov.za DATE: 22 March 2011 – 30 April 2011
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ONE of my abiding memories of 2010 was the series of anguished and angry letters from Mr (Professor?) Smith, resident in the Roslyn Road area next to the Liesbeek River and adjacent to the over-bulk, ugly and unsuitable seven-storey Rawson Property development. In the one corner we have what looks like the typical avaricious, uncaring, profit first, aesthetics last, bullying developer so common in Cape Town (ask the residents of Camps Bay, greater Sea Point, Lynfrae and others for their experiences of other developers). In the other we have a City Council reluctant to acknowledge their direct involvement in this debacle and those controversies, and who have failed to act to protect residents and neighbours interests. In another corner we have a public representative usually keen to be in the Press who has kept as far away from this matter as possible, pleading that the developer has full legal rights and nothing can be done regarding the valid concerns of Mr Smith (and others), who in any case is actually his own worst enemy and was plain stupid by buying property in an area zoned for flats. Another corner is occupied by a political party (a big complicating factor in this matter) whose elected representatives have turned Cape Town from a typical ANC-run dysfunctional corrupt mess (ask the residents of Johannesburg and Durban about their experience of heaven) into the well-run City of Cape Town now on the brink of parity with any city in the Western world. Another corner hosts the small battered group concerned about the resulting threat to nature and the fragile and unique Liesbeek system. And then there are the voters, the ratepayers and the coming elections. Many readers will remember the hardworking Rondebosch councillor Rupert Hurley, who would fearlessly have taken on this important matter, would have worked on Mr Rawson and Mr Smith and residents of the area and an acceptable, profitable architecturally attractive compromise would have been reached, resulting in a development which would have netted the same rates income as the ugly monster now created, kept the community intact, happy and stable, maintained a growing rates base, protected the small man from the big corporates and their fat cat lawyers and “consultants” and created a human scale development in harmony with the environment. Its been done successfully before. The broadly sensitive and architecturally attractive and human scale development of the N2 Gateway project did not include seven-storey monolithic blocks of flats. Why, when housing was a crisis issue in that area? Why then in Rondebosch? My advice to Mr Smith is to fight back hard: 1. Organise; form a powerfully connected group of about five. 2. Find a legal person to assist for the benefit of the community. 3. Find someone who knows about town planning and technical issues regarding building and procedures. 4. Gather money; and 5. Prepare for the long haul. With luck and determination you can give Mr Rawson a seriously expensive bloody nose. The new occupants too may be reluctant to be part of a controversial and tainted scheme.One important question to be asked is the role, actions and activities of the socalled Rondebosch, Rosebank Ratepayers’ and Business Association (RRR&BA) (now no longer approved by the City as a bona fide representative body) in this and whether or not an employee or ex-employee or a person connected to Rawson or its affiliates is or was on its committee or was involved in any way with this matter at any time. Of course Rawson, which has national ambitions, is vulnerable in other areas; no doubt they are well advanced in sucking up to be the lead developer of the Newlands Rugby Stadium.
Rondebosh Oaks sales are rumoured to be not doing well despite expensive advertising, as is the Porter Property development – so be alert residents, these things must be costing them lots of money and new plans for a quick sale and to hell with the people may be on the way to Council. And hear this Mr Rawson, there will be no extension of Klipper Road or Kelvin Road to access your “Newlands Rugby Village”! Finally the Constitution clearly states that you may not exercise your legal rights to the detriment of either the legal rights of others or of the environment. Go for it Mr Smith. JOHN WILLIAMSON Rondebosch MONICA SUTHERLAND, CHAIRPERSON OF THE RONDEBOSCH, ROSEBANK RATEPAYERS’ AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (RRR&BA), RESPONDS: First let me say that, in general, we agree with Mr Williamson about the unsuitability of these seven-storey blocks of flats which are going up in areas that are predominantly single or double-storey. However, one must realise that when a developer builds within his rights there is actually nothing one can do to prevent it. Certainly, one can try and work with him to get something which is more acceptable to both parties, but it would be a matter of concession by the developer. With this in mind, residents should perhaps take a greater interest in their areas, especially by actively supporting independent ratepayers organisations such as RRR&B, and have a look at the new zonings which are nearly ready to be passed. We could all be in for a big shock. Council is determined to densify the city, irrespective of the consequences to the character of the suburbs affected. The fact of the matter in regard to the development referred to by Mr Williamson is that the plans were apparently submitted to Council on the basis of full compliance with the zoning requirements. As a result, although the councillor may have been consulted, RRR&BA was not. We remain of the view that significant developments should be referred to ratepayers’ representatives for comment even if no consents, departures or condonations are required. In response to the insinuation that RRR&BA is somehow compromised, yes, we do have an employee of Rawsons on our committee, but consider this: 1) His knowledge of property matters is invaluable; and 2) Where Rawsons’ interests are an issue he does not take part in the decision of the committee. A recent example is that RRR&BA took a position contrary to the interests and wishes of Rawsons in relation to its development in Belmont Road. We requested the Council to force the imposition of a condition providing for a wider pavement width. The council sided with Rawsons. The responsibility for the situation referred to by Mr Williamson needs to be taken by the councillors concerned. I would like Mr Williamson to let me know where he got the idea from that we were “no longer approved by the City as a bona fide representative body”. We still receive notifications from Council regarding rezonings, departures etc. We are still invited to comment on consent uses, proposed by-laws etc. All the residents whom we help on virtually a daily basis would be very surprised and upset if Mr Williamson’s allegations proved correct. Furthermore, I have checked with the Council official concerned who has assured me that RRR&BA is indeed still on record as representative of Rondebosch and Rosebank. Councillor Ian Iversen declined to comment and Rawsons was emailed this letter on Wednesday 9 March, but did not respond by the time of going to print.
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Strike terror BELEAGUERED commuters are once again getting the short end of the public transport stick as a citywide taxi strike got under way yesterday (Monday). Members of the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) protested about “draconian” traffic laws and the red tape and “sloppiness” around the issuing of operating licences by provincial government. Santaco secretary general Philip Taaibosch says the Western Cape “is the only province in South Africa where taxi operators are harassed in such a big way”. Taxi drivers are entitled to protest about matters affecting their livelihoods, but peacefully so. That the strike turned violent on its first day displays a blatant disregard for the government’s warning that Santaco will be held personally responsible for any violence. Even the National Taxi Alliance’s urging taxi drivers “not do anything and to park the taxis at ranks or at home” fell on deaf ears. Many taxi drivers are notoriously reckless. Their conduct during strikes bears testimony to their overall lack of regard for themselves, their passengers and fellow road users. They threaten the very commuters who faithfully support them and rely on them as their only mode of transport from the townships to work. Among the alarming incidents reported since the strike began: a bread truck was set alight; vehicles were set alight and stoned by striking drivers; stone-throwing occurred in Fish Hoek and along Klipfontein Road; Golden Arrow buses were stoned on Lansdowne Road. As with previous taxi strikes, this strike was characterised on its first day by violence, intimidation, destruction and opportunistic crime – none of which will garner sympathy or even empathy.
Your SMSes . Regarding “Police dump suspects into boot of car”. Mr Architect, people like you support crime. You must make your statement and let the public know who you are. . To the grandmother driving a white car, you are irresponsible to leave two boys, approximate age 7, and a girl aged 4, alone in the car while parked in Kenilworth parking bays on Monday 7 March, while you did your business inside. You were parking at the Fujifilm entrance at the time. They don’t deserve a hiding. You grandma, deserve a scolding and a hiding. Had I had the time, I would have waited for you, I would. Any child that is in your care, you must take responsibility and ownership for, and look after them properly. Don’t endanger our children any further than what they already have to live with. Don’t you add to the statistics of crime and violence where the kids are concerned. It obviously doesn’t bother you that somebody could have stolen or hurt them, otherwise you wouldn’t have left them alone. If only you know how angry I get when people like you leave kids that age unattended. .There is a definite lack of ginger in Stoney ginger beer these days. Has anyone else also tasted the difference? L.S.
. If we are proudly South African, then why don’t we fly our flag in front of our homes like they do in other countries such as America? If we can do this then we can really make ourselves proud, don’t you agree? Amos . Vandalism at state facilities is a great concern. I think it would help if security cameras are installed inside and outside the buildings and a security monitor deployed where there is not anyone on duty, and they can monitor and communicate with their colleagues. I am sure this will stop vandalism in its tracks. Concerned health worker . I’m concerned, not just for myself, but also for my girlfriends. We finished school, but now we can’t find jobs because we are inexperienced. How will we ever gain experience if nobody is willing to take a chance on us? Concerned young adult
Claremont CPF war of words WITH reference to Vincent Barry’s letters in the People’s Post on Tuesday 8 March and his other letter on the 22 February whereby he persists in either his knock-a-cop or knock the CPF campaign, I find it very pathetic to say the least. He says he had two problems with the Claremont police, and the first problem according to him was the poor response he received when he phoned 10 111. This number does not operate from the Claremont police station so once again Mr Barry loves to complain without knowing his facts. Then he refers to an incident that happened a year ago. It does not make sense to complain so long after the fact. Mr Barry is fully aware of the information box that the CPF has installed at the Claremont Police Station, which was well advertised in the People’s Post. He could have channelled his complaints via this box and then he would have seen how the CPF, which he sarcastically criticised in his other letter which was also flawed because of his lack of knowledge, operates. I must compliment Captain Angie Latchman, who replied to his letter and gave him many other options of contact numbers, which, incidentally, he is also well aware of. He also had access to the sector manager’s cellphone for his area, which he could have contacted. The point I am endeavouring to make
here is that this seems to me to be a deliberate stirring campaign by Mr Vincent Barry, because for any reasonable person with so many options at his disposal to go to the Press with his complaints is totally unnecessary. The only logical conclusion one can make from it is that he either has a hidden agenda or is a very bored old man. TOM CRAFFORD Harfield Village VJ Barry responds: I have always enjoyed constructive, robust debate, but when the opposing party introduces name calling, misconstrued facts and outright slander, it is no longer constructive, and this is exactly what Crafford has introduced into this issue. To the editor of People’s Post I wish to say by all means publish the spurious remarks that Crafford has chosen to introduce into this debate, but as I run a very tight schedule and have numerous projects on my hands, I have neither the time nor the inclination to answer anything further.In fact I believe the time has come for you to call it a day and draw the line in this matter. Sadly there has been an unfortunate backlash here in that I have had numerous calls from people who query how it is possible that a senior project coordinator in the CPF can bring the organisation into such disrepute by the tone in which he writes.
Crime fighters spread their efforts to the net A NEW international police law enforcement organisation has been formed in New York, USA, where the “World Police and Fire Games Olympics’’ are to be held during August and September 2011. Membership is free and also open to the public and neighbourhood watch groups who have an interest in how best to combat crime, and how they can best secure themselves against the activities of criminals.
There are a variety of different topics with films also being provided by “Samantha Blue’’. Together both of us are building this organising rapidly, which will give the public direct contact with various police and law enforcement specialists around the world, including South Africa. Samantha Blue can be visited at “http:// www.lawenforcementtoday.com’’. LET (Law Enforcement Today) is seeking arti-
cles for the site as well. Captain Robert Green will welcome anything that is helpful to members and others in the fight against crime internationally. Readers can also see my Andre Martinaglia Facebook page for particulars about what we hope to achieve. CAVALIERE AMBASSADOR ANDRE MARTINAGLIA Kenilworth
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Battlescarred Stormers brace for Bulls TASMIN CUPIDO
AFTER a tough and hard-hitting physical encounter with the Highlanders the past weekend, the DHL Stormers will be nursing scarred and sore bodies in the run-up to the highly anticipated north-south derby against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. The Stormers were 18-6 victors in last Friday night’s clash, ending the New Zealand team’s unbeaten run in the competition and remaining one of two unbeaten teams in the Super Rugby competition. And Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee was happy with his team’s performance, despite their inability to, yet again, not cross the tryline. “Against a physical and motivated side like the Highlanders, I
thought we performed well as a team, stepping up on defence and physically,” he said. “The collisions during the match was unbelievable and I think we had the upper hand. “There was a noticeable improvement in the set pieces and on attack.” The loose forward trio of Francois Louw, Pieter Louw and Duane Vermeulen impressed at the breakdown point, while the entire team pulled their weight on defence. But, despite Coetzee’s thoughts on the improvement on defence, the importance of scoring tries and gaining valuable bonus points eludes the Cape side. They have only managed to score one try in three matches, with all the points coming from the boot of flyhalf, Peter Grant – again. And the performance displayed
on Friday evening did not really show any signs of the team’s intention to throw the ball wide to speedsters Brian Habana, Danie Poolman, Juan De Jongh and Gio Aplon. The men in blue have the services of some of the country’s best backline players, but with scrappy ball from the forwards, they have been unable to execute and unleash the talents of these players. As can be expected, the battle against the Bulls will be similar to the match against the Highlanders, with a tough, physical and tight encounter on the cards. The Stormers, who lost to the Bulls in the final of last year’s Super 14, will be looking for revenge, but travelling to a sure-to-be packed Loftus Versveld will be tough and the team with the most hunger, drive and eagerness will be victorious in the end.
SHARP SHOOTER: DHL Stormers flyhalf, Peter Grant, has been his team’s only points scorer for the second consecutive week. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
CELEBRATION DAY: Tyler Day (21) raced to victory in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cy cle Tour in 2hrs 32m and 10sec on Sun day. Team mate Malcolm Lange came through in sec ond place. Lange’s team, now called Team Bonitas Medischeme, have now won the race three years in a row. Lange (37) an nounced his retirement from cycling on the eve of the race. Cher ise Taylor from USN won the women’s race. Photo: Isaacs
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LETTING RIP: Aneez Davids of United takes evasive action as Dale Campbell of UWC hits out during United’s 10wicket win in a Western Province 1A League cricket match at Green Point on Saturday. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
MATCHWINNER: Eurolux Strikers’ goalkeeper Thaakira Samuels saves a penalty attempt by Brothers Sport Fireflies’ Sarah George in the shootout won by Strikers, after a 11 tie in the Princess Pro Series hockey tournament at Hartleyvale Stadium in Observatory on Saturday. Photo: Rashied Isaacs
FAST TRACKING: Jess Kew (left) of Brothers Sport Strikers chases Cindy Brown of Eurolux Fireflies, during the Princess Pro Series hockey tournament at Hartleyvale Stadium in Observatory on Saturday. Fireflies won a penalty shootout after the score was tied at 11. The preseason tournament for men’s and women’s teams continues on Sunday 20 March. Photo: Rashied Isaacs
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WO Dutch legends whose names are printed in gold in the annals of Netherlands soccer history are close to being acclaimed heroes – 9 000km from their native land. For Foppe de Haan and his fellow countrymen Ruud Krol – the coaches of Ajax Cape Town FC and Orlando respectively – the hon-
EXCITED: An animated Ruud Krol, coaxing Pi rates. Photo: Gallo Images
our of walking the red carpet to the champions’ rostrum in May will be deserved for the two seasoned coaches. Indeed, either of their faces could be mirrored in the sterling silver trophy that is at stake for the Premier Soccer League champions for the 2010/2011 season. The destiny of the coveted cup will of course be influenced by the result of the clash between Ajax and Pirates at Newlands Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday), starting at 19:30. In the fiercely-contested league championship, pacesetters Pirates – with 50 points in the bag are a point ahead of Ajax, while Mamelodi Sundowns on 47 points and Kaizer Chiefs on 46 points are also in the race, after 24 matches. The neck-and-neck tussle prompts De Haan to concede that “nothing less than victory” will serve the Ajax cause. De Haan’s no-nonsense approach when it comes to the game has transformed Ajax into one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league this season. His achievements include coaching the Netherlands to the UEFA European under-21 champions titles in 2006 and 2007, after serving as the head coach of Heerenveen FC for 20 seasons. And those successful experiences has inevitably helped De Haan to keep his young charges focused on the arduous task of matching Pirates – buoyed by a 3-0 first round win in Johannesburg in October. The rapid development of players like Thulani Serero, Khama Billiat, Sameehg Doutie, Sonwabile Lolo and Granwald Scott has marked Ajax’s progress thus far. Soweto-born Serero (21) and Billiat (21) from Zimbabwe (21) have each scored vital goals, while the pacy Doutie (22) is enjoying his best season since joining Ajax at age 17. Their efficiency is matched by Kensingtonborn midfielder Scott and defender Lolo, whom Ajax nabbed from African Tribes amateurs in Khayelitsha. The efforts of Tembinkosi “Terror” Fanteni and Serero to hit the target 11 and eight times respectively this season also augurs well for the match. The not-so-good news for De Haan is that the suspended Doutie will miss the crucial showdown.
And Krol? the Pirates mentor was capped 83 times for the Netherlands and represented the Dutch in two World Cups. He was also a member of the star-studded Ajax-Amsterdam FC side that won the European Cup for three consecutive years (19711973) – missing out on the 1971 final due to a fractured leg. Notably in his heyday the versatile Krol could be depended on to play in all defensive and midfield positions for club and country. So no wonder Pirates boasts one of the best defensive records in the league this season – thanks mainly to Krol’s coaxing of defensive midfielder Andile Jali (21) and leftback Reuben Cloete into tough ball winners. Pirates have scored 34 times and conceded 16 goals while Ajax, on the other hand, have hit the target 36 times but have conceded 24 goals. This of course is a worry for De Haan and goalkeeper Hans Vonk – his custodian at Heerenveen FC for several years before he
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moves Ajax Amsterdam FC and their Cape Town namesakes. But De Haan showed his hand when the long-serving flank defenders Brett Evans and Nazeer Allie – who were sidelined with leg injuries for several weeks – returned to the team that lost 2-1 to Free State Stars in the Nedbank Cup knockout championship over the weekend. The possible inclusion of both flank defenders with the centre back duo of Derek Descamp and Clayton Daniels could be De Haan’s ploy to snuff out Pirates’ free-scoring Katlego Mashego, Thulasizwe Mbuyane and Tiou Segolele. Pirates, since the inception of the PSL in 1995, have been crowned champions in 2001/02 and 2002/03, while placing second in 2004/05, 2005/06 and 2008/09. . Tickets at R60 (main stand only) and R40 are available at Computicket and Shoprite/ Checkers branches.
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