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FISH FOR AFRICA: An unexpected sardine run passed Noordhoek and Hout Bay over the weekend and drew eager crowds to the beaches. Read more on page four. Photo: Edrea Du Toit
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CARBOROUGH and Misty Cliffs were officially recognised as the first FireWise communities in the Cape Peninsula during an exhibition of its fire fighting equipment on Sunday 20 November. The Cape Peninsula is notorious for veldfires in summer, with the highest fire danger period between January and February. The two communities achieved this internationally recognised status in only six months, when it could take up to two years to meet the stringent requirements. To be recognised as a FireWize community, a public meeting must first be held, a committee must be formed and then the community must be assessed for fire risks. A fire action plan must be developed for a twelve month period and, finally, an open day must be
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held. Enviro Wildfire Services, an NPO involved with fire prevention and fighting, and the Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association, a civic organisation, initiated and implemented the FireWise concept for Scarborough and Misty Cliffs. Scarborough and Ocean View experienced a devastating veldfire in 2008 (“Devastation,” People’s Post, 29 January 2008), after which residents became more aware of fire risks. The Scarborough and Misty Cliffs Fire Unit (SMCFU) was established two years ago to implement preventative fire measures and to empower the community to act in case of a veldfire. The unit held several fund raisers to buy fire fighting equipment such as pumps and hoses. It has identified a need for an external water source, due to the drop in water pressure during fire fighting efforts.
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Rob Erasmus of Enviro Wildfire Services says the Unit intends setting up water tanks on the perimeter of Scarborough. There are 25 volunteers in the unit, all of whom have received basic fire fighting training. Erasmus says the focus of the unit is not to fight fires on the mountain side, but to protect the villages from fires. The volunteers will serve as a first response to fire in and around their community and assist fire fighters when they arrive on the scene. SMCFU Chairman Kevin O’Brien emphasised that initiatives like this are necessary, especially when there are several fires, and fire fighters can not respond immediately. He says the unit operates in conjunction with the City of Cape Town fire and Rescue Services and Table Mountain National Park. “Communities can do things for
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themselves,” he says. Ian Schnetler, City of Cape Town’s fire chief, encourages communities to become FireWise in conjunction with municipal fire services and to operate within the structures. “The emphasis is on preventing fires.” Thomas Mckenzie of FireWize Africa says the aim is for individual land and home owners to take responsibility for their own safety. FireWise was started in America to enable communities to prevent and mitigate the effects and damage of wild fires. The concept was brought to South Africa by FFA, a group of companies that specialise in Integrated Fire Management. Several other Far South communities with existing Fire Volunteer Units, like Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Red Hill, are being assisted by Enviro Wildfire Services and City of Cape Town’s Disaster Management, to become FireWize.
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
A little can go such a long way TAMMY PETERSEN
Buy local this festive season AS part of the 93 000 Jobs for Mandela Day Campaign, Proudly South African (PDSA) has launched a Buy Local this Festive Season Campaign. Director of Mag-Mark, Toni Tickon, speaks about being Proudly South African and keeping it locally-made. Mag-Mark® – a South African company producing magnetic keepsake products – was established in 1994. The company started out with three staff members and now employs two staff. “Our flagship product is the unique, patented Mag-Mark® bookmark, which has small magnets on the inside and clips over the page so it stays put, says Tickon. “This is ideal for small gifts, greeting cards, gift tags, souvenirs and giveaways. We place emphasise quality, and carefully magnetise our products by hand to support local employment. These Mag-Marks® can be customised
with your own designs. We also produce a range of fridge magnets and button badges.” He says the new, expanded, range includes beaded key rings and beaded fridge magnets, Foto Mag-Marks® and portrait fridge magnets. The products are sold mainly at tourist and curios shops, and bookshops such as Exclusive Books countrywide. Tickon says challenges faced by the company has been “the reduced sales as a direct result of cheap Chinese imports and reduced inflows from the tourism market.” “We chose to be Proudly South African because our products are nearly 100% South African and we are really proud of that. We have found that being Proudly South African is also becoming a real incentive to local customers.” His inspirational words for South African consumers and entrepreneurs are: “Vasbyt, things will get better!”
DO YOU have canned goods stacked in the back of your cupboards because the children don’t like what’s inside? Or did you buy more groceries than you needed? Donate it to a worthy cause – there are people in your community who need it. Living Hope, in conjunction with People’s Post and Fruit and Veg City, will be spreading the cheer with hampers of hope to disadvantaged communities and they need your help to make it a success. By donating dry food items or canned goods, you can spread the Christmas cheer to those who are facing trying times. Living Hope has been offering help for the past 10 years. The organisation consists of four ministries – Living Grace, Living Right, Living Way and Living Care – each performing a vital role in the upliftment of commu-
“Volunteers working to preserve our biodiversity must be taken seriously. “We need to understand the authorities’ legal requirements and processes,” said Doug Tunbridge, Chairperson of the BLG. This emerged as a key outcome of the forum – the need for the authorities to communicate the legal requirements and processes, and to respect the work of volunteers and provide the necessary resources and input to empower them. The City’s acknowledgement of the role of volunteers was welcomed, but all agreed that much more
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must be done to improve communication between authorities and the different volunteer groups. The BLG called for a clear delineation of responsibilities within the partnership, and commitment and respect from the authorities. “Without these we will be accountable to our children and grandchildren who will only hear stories about our wonderful Peninsula baboons,” said Tunbridge. For more information regarding the BLG, contact Doug Tunbridge, Chairperson of the BLG on 083 250 3452
FISH HOEK Full Gospel Church presents Change for Life, a contemporary version of the Christmas story. Anyone is welcome to join them for hearty carol singing, followed by a lively and funny, yet serious, production. It will be staged on 2-4 December at the Church, 30 Main Road, Fish Hoek, from 19:00 to 21:00. The cast includes pupils from various schools in the Valley, musicians. Vocals are directed by Katja Coppola. Entrance is free, but booking is essential. This can be done online at www.fullies.eventbrite.com or you can call the church office on (021) 782 2986 to reserve your tickets.
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Thumbs up for baboon group THE Baboon Liaison Group (BLG) was one of a number of biodiversity stakeholders who received Certificates of Acknowledgement from the City of Cape Town at the recent Cape Biodiversity Networking Forum. The Forum was arranged by Cape Action for People and the Environment (CAPE), a partnership for sustaining life in the fynbos and adjacent shores. The BLG is a partnership between civil society and the three authorities responsible for baboon management (City of Cape Town, CapeNature and SANParks).
nities in Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, Red Hill and Capricorn. Living Grace is a ministry in Muizenberg, which acts as a safe haven for the homeless. It is not a shelter, as such, but a place where the needy can store their belongings in a locker, eat a breakfast and lunch, or just take a quick shower. There is also a Substance Abuse Recovery Programme, which gives people a hand-up (onto their feet) instead of a handout. Living Right is divided into three sections. The first consists of health counsellors who come from the community they work in. They help with health-related inquiries and also educate people on chronic diseases and the importance of knowing their HIV status. The second section consists of support group facilitators, who meet people on a weekly basis and help them work through
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Help to clothe the homeless A SMALL group of women knit blankets for the underprivileged and people living on the streets. They need any scrap of wool, but especially thick wool, to continue their good work. The group is willing to collect. To help, contact Mel Wise on 082 431 3037.
Gear up for Glen festival IN an effort to boost community activity on The Glen Strip and Glencairn, Gerald of The Collectables Café, assisted by Vee Bush, who works as bar lady at The Glen Pub, are collaborating with others to host a Festive Family Day of Fun. The first craft market and street festival will be held on Saturday 10 December 2011. Visitors will be treated to a variety of entertainment and arts and crafts. The festival will provide a platform for local artists to showcase their works. Market stalls will cost R30 per 2m x 2m space and crafters must bring their own tables and gazebos. If the weather is inclement, a back-up plan is in place. Trading will last from 09:00 to sunset, followed by a night of entertainment on The Glen Strip. Local businesses on The Glen Strip include The Glen Pub, The Bay Café on Glen, The Collectables Café, The Viper Lounge and The Pizza Khaya. This is a non-profit event and entrance is free to the public. Visit the facebook page “The Glen Strip Craft Market” and www.theglenlodgeandpub.co.za. For more information and stall bookings call Vee on 076 142 1786
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
People’s Post False Bay Page 3
SAPS confiscate thousands of mandrax IN an ongoing effort to eradicate the scourge of drugs, Muizenberg police, under the command of Warrant Officer Adrian Andries, recently confiscated a substantial quantity of narcotics.
On Saturday 12 November Muizenberg police received information about a white Ford XR6 transporting narcotics to the Vrygrond area. It was spotted and followed into Frederick Street, Vrygrond. At about 16:45 the vehicle was ordered to a halt. The driver and sole occupant, a 35 year-old male, was approached and searched. A thorough search of the vehicle followed and 2430 mandrax tablets were found under the right front fender. The suspect was arrested for dealing in narcotics and detained at Muizenberg police station. He appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday 15 November.
Acting station commander Lieutenant Colonel Helena Mouton said that meaningful successes such as these can only be achieved if the community gets involved and provides information. She said that this recent success has kept an untold number of people from falling prey to these poisons. .Over the past weekend numerous arrests have been made during crime prevention operations in the Muizenberg Cluster. A total of 60 persons were arrested for offences ranging from attempted murder to outstanding warrants. One arrest was made for theft, one for outstanding warrants, one for domestic violence, and 26 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Four people were arrested for possession of narcotics, two were arrested for possession of stolen
property and three people were arrested for contravention of the road traffic act. Three were arrested for possession of crayfish, one person was arrested for rape and four people were arrested for assault and crimen injuria. One person was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle, two were arrested for malicious damage to property, two were arrested for possession of dangerous weapons, one person was arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and one person was arrested for attempted murder. .Three people were robbed at knife point on Long Beach at the Kakapo wreck, on Monday 14 November. Two British tourists and a local were walking near the wreck when two men jumped out with knives. Jewellery, a camera and binoculars were stolen. Fish Hoek police are investigating the incident.
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NEW COMMANDER: Captain Jacqueline Alice Johnson was appointed station commander at Si mon’s Town SAPS on 1 November. Johnson joined the South Afri can police service on 1988, was trained at bishop Lavis College and worked at Bishop Lavis, Fish Hoek, Ocean Viewe and Muiznberg stations. Shehas been in volved in various community projects. She was appointed coordinator of Muizn berg cluster.
THERE will be travel delays in Sun Valley on Saturday 3 December between 10:00 and 12:00 due to the annual eMzantsi Carnival. Kommetjie Road (M65) will be partially closed between the Sunnyacres Shopping Centre (next to Masiphumelele) and the fourway intersection with Ou Kaapse Weg (M6), with a stop / go system in effect. Ou Kaapse Weg (M64) will have one lane closed from the M65/M6 intersection to the Longbeach and Sun Valley
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Property related crime on the increase THE Simon’s Town police announced that crimes like burglaries and theft out of motor vehicles have become a concern in the Simon’s Town area. Residents in Gleincairn, Gleincairn Heights, Simonskloof and Mudock Valley are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons. The community is asked not to leave valuables like laptops, navigators and cellphones in their cars. Perpetrators are targeting houses and cars during the early hours of the morning and burglars access houses through open windows. .On Friday 18 November at about 20:30 constable Adanaan Bloem and constable Michell Mentor noticed a red golf parked on Red Hill Road. The constables approached the driver and while speaking to him, they noticed black bags in the vehicle. On further investigation, they found a plasma TV and DVD in the suspect’s possession, for which no reasonable explanation could be given. He was arrested for the possession of presumed stolen property. Later the goods were linked to a housebreaking in Simon’s Town. Two more suspects, residing in the Gugulethu area, were arrested for housebreaking and theft. The suspects appeared in Simon’s town magistrate court on Monday 21 November. Two suspects in housebreaking will remain in custody for further investigation. Captain Jacqueline Alice Johnson, station commander of Simon’s Town police, says she is impressed with Simon’s Town police’s vigilance.
CONFISCATED: Bags containing 2430 mandrax tablets confiscated by the Muizenberg police. Photo: Supplied
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Changing lives, giving hope, one light at a time At Living Hope, we change lives every day and have a passion to see people get better. As with any organization, we are needing help to continue providing the health care needs of the people in our community. Without this help, we will struggle to provide the love, dignity, hope and care to the people who are suffering in our communities every day . In order to raise funds for the Health Care Centre, we are giving people the opportunity to purchase a light that will represent the lives we have changed and enable us to shine the light of hope a little longer. The money raised with the purchase of lights will be used to continue providing the very best care for our patients at the Health Care Centre.
So, how can you switch on hope? Simply buy a light from Living Hope in Capri, at AP Jones in Fish Hoek or at the King of Kings baptist church in Sun Valley. You can also visit our website www.livinghope.co.za, follow the link on the home page and switch on hope. For every light that is purchased, you will be given a receipt with a reference number that will serve as proof of your purchase. Companies who purchase lights will be able to receive a Section 18A certificate as confirmation of their purchase and in this way receive something back. This fundraising campaign will run from October to December 2011 and we will finish the campaign with a thanks giving service on 11 December at the Chapel in Capri from 18h00 to 20h00. Anyone is welcome to attend this special service. For more information about this campaign, please phone 021 784 2800 and speak to Olivia.
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
FULL BASKET: Diwonge Moyo with his haul.Photo: Teresa FRENZY: Seals feast on the shoals of sardines while sea gulls swoop from above.
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No loaves but plenty of fish As the word spread, hordes of people arrived at the beach, grabbing bucket loads of fish. Dr Carl van der Lingen, a scientist at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, says he thinks an extensive red tide bloom of gonyaulax polygramma – a type of phytoplankton – was linked to the appearance of the sardines. The red tide extends between Walker Bay and St Helena Bay. He says this species is not toxic, but falling
oxygen levels when these micro-organisms decay, has been linked to fish kills in other parts of the world. He explains that the sardines could have been trapped by the red tide, as they wouldn’t want to swim through it, and then they were probably driven further onshore by predators such as seals. The fish would probably be able to detect the gonyaulax through smell, taste or by trapping them with their gill rakers. Van der Lingen says there were similar blooms in False Bay in 1962 and 2007. Sardines have also been reported in Kommetjie and Hout Bay this week. He has received reports of sardines washing up dead near Koeberg, Melkbostrand and Struisbaai, although these have not been confirmed. “I wouldn’t recommend eating them,” he
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FULL UP: This baby seal takes a break from the action. Photo: Teresa Fischer
A hint of nostalgia at the ultimate garden party IT might have been cold outside, but inside the beautiful Touareg tent the atmosphere was filled with warmth and love. Once again Fran Spencer Smith held her annual charity drive garden tea for Anchors Away Village, in the beautiful grounds of Nova Constantia, surrounded by masses of roses and other beautiful flowers on Saturday 5 November. Fran thanked the owners of Nova Constantia, Ric and Margie Garratt, for their generosity in once again hosting the Anchors Away Village fundraiser in their picturesque surroundings. Spencer Smith introduced the guest speaker, Reverend Kyle Woodrow, who gave a stirring message and encouraged the audience to dig deep. André
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Smit mesmerised the ladies with his singing. The raffle added to the fun. Yvonne Miles choreographed a nostalgic fashion show with clothes supplied by A P Jones, Mystic Rose, Mediterraneo, Kalidas, New Fashion, Freaky Feast and With Attitude. The morning was compèred by Nikki Green. Fran thanked the sponsors and all the helpers and volunteers behind the scenes. All funds go towards Anchors Away Village for the intellectually challenged, to be run by the physically challenged. This charity event is now firmly ensconced as a society event on the calendar. To ensure a table booking for next year’s event, contact Fran on (021) 786 1321 or 083 357 5822.
FASHIONABLE: Diana Booth and Su zette Raymond. Photo: Supplied ALL DRESSED UP: Freaky Feast, a Muizen berg cos tume shop, showed off its su per hero stock at the event.
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
People’s Post False Bay Page 5
Knifewielding muggers chase mountain hikers TERESA FISCHER
A SECOND hiker has broken a leg trying to escape muggers on the mountain. The latest incident happened on the Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay on Saturday 19 November and involved three suspects, one of whom was allegedly armed with a knife. Earlier this month, a 23-year-old man from Rondebosch broke his leg running away from two men between Devils’s Peak and the Rhodes Memorial (“Mountain muggers escape,” People’s Post, 8 November 2011). It was reported that JJ Badenhorst (33) of Greenpoint and his friend, Thea Burger, fell 10-15m. Burger managed to land on her feet and ran about two kilometres to fetch help. Merle Collins, SanParks spokesperson says police are still investigating the incident. Meanwhile one of the victims of a mugging, which occurred on Wednesday 16 November, has praised the excellent response he received from SanParks. This incident was widely reported as having happened in Cecilia Forest, but Mike Heime insists it actually happened in Kirstenbosch Gardens, in the nursery section of the gardens, where the plants are grown. He says this is the route that people with dogs would walk when accessing the mountain through the gardens. Collins confirms the incident happened in Kirstenbosch Gardens, but
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the relevant spokesperson from Kirstenbosch could not be reached by the time of going to press. Heime says he was walking with a group of five women when they were pounced on by two men, who appeared to be armed, at about 11:30. “I laid into them with my walking stick,” says Heime. One of the women also prodded one of the muggers with her stick. The muggers managed to rip a backpack off one the women, but they were later caught at Constantia Nek. Heime, who is from Llandudno, phoned TMNP senior section ranger, Hilton Blumeris, on his cellphone. “The Parks Board gets such adverse publicity, but their response was excellent.” Heime says police, rangers with dogs and Mountain Men Security all joined in the search. The suspects were walking casually down from the car park when they walked straight into the arms of the Mountain Men Security. The group had managed to give a good description of the pair. Table Mountain Safety Forum chairperson, Marc Truss, extended his sympathies to the recent victims. He says the voluntary forum faces a “logistical nightmare” trying to facilitate communication between all the roleplayers, but that they were not going to give up and would continue to put preventative measures in place. In July Claudio Massenz (26) fractured his skull after a fall above Rhodes Memorial while trying to evade his attackers.
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THE annual eMzantsi carnival will take place on 3 December as planned, due to the generosity of a local bank. Last week, People’s Post reported that the carnival was in jeopardy, due to delayed payment from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) (“Far South carnival in jeopardy,” People’s Post, 15 November 2011). Sam Pearce, managing director of the Harlequin Foundation, the NPO that administers the eMzantsi community-building project, says Standard Bank in Fish Hoek approved an overdraft up to the level of the foundation’s assets, which accumulates to R250 000. Pearce says the bridging finance from Standard Bank will cover the “most urgent costs” for the day. “We would like to thank them for
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
A vision for Cape Town THE SA-German Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the FrenchSA chamber of Commerce, hosted a members’ luncheon in honour of the Mayor on Thursday 13 October. It was held at the Winchester Mansion Hotel in Sea Point. At the event the Mayor shared her vision for Cape Town.
Dirk Conradie and Brigitte Letellier take a quick break for a picture.
Guests Layo Sereki and André Cromhout smile for the camera.
Klaus Stross from the Consul of Germany, Alderman Patricia de Lille and Antoine Michon from the Consul of France.
Konstantinos Soulios (Consul of Greece) and Thierry Leclair (FrenchSA chamber of Commerce and Industry).
Katja Haslinger and Claus Lauter enjoyed the day’s festivi ties.
Doctor Peter Sutter, Yumiko Fijiwara from the consul of Japan and Irene Flueckiger, the Consul General of Switzerland.
Mike van Eyssen, Diedre O’Niell, Allison Kraemer and Craig Wynne take time out to pose.
Art for a good cause SIMONSBAY FINE ART will hold their monthly exhibition on 25-26 November from 10:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday 27 November from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Simon’s Town Library Hall opposite the Police Station. They are starting their Christmas drive to collect goodies for their Baskets of Cheer for Fish Hoek Meals on Wheels, and would appreciate any little treat you would like to bring. Works of art by local artists, bronze sculptures, handmade
glassware and jewellery, handpainted ceramics and handmade cards and tags, which would make excellent gifts, will be available. Ray Potter will provide the music. Refreshments will be available, also in aid of Fish Hoek Meals on Wheels. You can also watch Art in Progress and chat with the artists. For more information please call Maureen on (021) 788 8897 or Venitia on (021) 786 2300.
Tee off of animal welfare THE People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) will host a fundraising golf day at Rondebosch Golf Club on Thursday 8 December from 11:00. They appeal to all players to join them after the game for a meal, a chance to win great prizes, and the opportunity to socialise and exchange business cards, while enjoying the ambience of the conference room. It is also an opportunity to find
out more about the PDSA. Proceeds will be used to provide welfare veterinary services. Participants will pay R1600 per fourball. All fourball entry fees and sponsorships are payable by Friday 25 November. Phone, fax, or email your entry to Melanie Daniels on mdaniels@pdsa.org.za or Sandy Okkers on sokkers@pdsa.org.za. Phone (021) 638 5134.
DINE: Anja Tambusso and Thomas Kallenbach had a blast at the luncheon. Photos: Michael Kirner
Meet the original twitcher TERESA FISCHER
IT was a surprise to discover that world-renowned birder, Ian Sinclair, author of the Sasol bird field guides, lives in Pinelands. “I keep it a secret...to avoid ‘budgie calls’,” he says, by which he means calls from strangers asking him to help identify little brown birds in their gardens. “Sometimes it’s easy. Like, if it’s an ostrich.” Sinclair is not the earnest, scientific type one might expect. He says just what he thinks, prolific swear words included, and often his opinions are unexpected. For example, what sparked his interest in birds? He makes a catapult gesture, and replies, “From school... it’s called hooliganism.” He grew up in Ireland, and collected birds’ eggs as a hobby. To find the nests, you had to have a lot of knowledge about the creatures, he explains, adding that the rule was that you only took one egg. He used to clamber down 500-foot cliffs looking for Puffins, once falling into the sea in the process. In adulthood he started a company offering expeditions through Af-
rica, “showing visitors all the dickie birds.” He was the first person to offer commercial birding tours, but now there are many companies doing the same. He points out that the groups would also see many mammals on his tours. Looking out for wee birds, one “is not going to miss those great, big, hairy jobs,” he says. Sinclair flies around the world almost as much as the birds he has spent his life studying. His upcoming jaunt is a three-week stint in Sri Lanka. “I live frugally,” he says. “I only drive a Porsche.” I assume he is joking, but he has over 10 books on the market and half a million copies of the field guides have been sold. Sinclair even used to edit material for David Attenborough. “It’s the best-illustrated field guide in the world, nogal,” he adds modestly. Sinclair drops Afrikaans words into his speech, slightly incongruous with his Irish accent. He picked up the taal during a year in Antarctica when he had only Afrikaans men for company. He says there are bird watchers all over the world, and it is the fastest growing hobby, second only to
bowling – which he calls ‘old mans marleys.’ He scoffs at the image of a birdwatcher as “an old biddy in a jacket with patches on the elbows, in a funny-looking hat.” They are not silent types either... “Birders are the noisiest bunch of [swearword] I have ever come across,” he says. Sinclair is as funny as he is observant. As I take his photograph, he chirps: “Ah, there’s a bird watching me.” A fat dove is peering over the gutter at him. As I leave, he calls out: “Look, there’s the Porsche.” And there it is. •Stand a chance to win one of three soft cover editions of the latest book. Visit our website www.peoplespost.co.za, and go to the competition tab.
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
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Mr Lonely driven to death THE Cart Horse Protection Association in Epping is calling for the maximum sentence to be imposed on three men from Freedom Farm, following what they say is one of the worst cases of abuse they have encountered in many years. On Saturday 23 July, a Patrol Inspector received an urgent call from a resident on Freedom Farm, near Belhar, informing her that a horse was lying down in the field behind his property. On arrival, she was totally unprepared for the shocking scene she witnessed. Mr Lonely (ID No. 916) was lying prostrate on the ground, partially covered by a blanket, his testicles badly swollen and with open welts. The inspector immediately injected him with a strong painkiller. As the horse was unable to stand, she requested help from three bystanders to carry him to the horsebox. En-route to the Epping Clinic Association’s consultant veterinarian was called to assist and treat Mr Lonely. The Association’s Megan White says: “After examining Mr Lonely and inserting a drip, the vet informed us that the horse was suffering severe shock and trauma, was dehydrated due to fatigue, and had extensive wounds and swelling on both sides of the groin area. His hindquarters giving way, the horse was unable to stand. The vet said this was likely caused by human cruelty and abuse, and that the prognosis was poor. Sadly, Mr
Lonely died at 16:00, and it is safe to say that he was driven to exhaustion.” Witnesses have come forward stating that they had seen Mr Lonely pulling a cart driven by the owner and two youths over a period of three days. They had allegedly been driving recklessly around the farm for long periods, beating the horse with a stick and a rubber hose. White says that given the extreme nature of the abuse, and the torment that Mr Lonely endured, the Management and Committee of the Cart Horse Protection Association unanimously agreed that charges be laid against the owner and two drivers involved in this incident. On Wednesday 26 October, the owner of Mr Lonely was arrested and charged with contravening the Animal Protection Act. He appeared briefly in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court and because he has a fixed address, was granted bail of R3 000. The two drivers were arrested on Tuesday 8 November, and have been charged with the same offence. “We need the court to send a strong message that as a decent and civilised society we will not tolerate animal abuse,” says White. If you see cart horses on the road, please provide the Association with feedback by quoting their ID number and posting your comment on facebook or the website: www.carthorse.org.za Phone (021) 535 3435, Fax (021) 535 3434 or Email: info@carthorse.org.za
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Fly the flag for eMzantsi and win! DE NOORDHOEK HOTEL is offering a free night in the plush hotel, valid from 5 January to 30 September 2012, for the most enthusiastic community flagbearer in this year’s eMzantsi Carnival on Saturday 3 December. Every year the Carnival flies the flags of all south peninsula communities in the parade, but sometimes they end up being carried by people from other areas. If you are proud of your community, come along with family and friends and fly the flag for your neighbourhood! To register, call the eMzantsi office on (021) 785 1515. The flagbearer who mobilises the loudest-and-proudest group, who best personifies the eMzantsi spirit of “making unity fun” will win the prize. And don’t forget eMzantsi is going BOS, so wear green!
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
Look out for eclipse GET OUT your space suits and special glasses because on Friday 25 November, a solar eclipse will sweep across the southern part of the world, with the moon covering about 80% of the Sun at the south pole. We, here in Cape Town, are lucky to be close enough to Antarctica to see the eclipse. Because the sun is too bright to look at safely, special solar filters or projection methods should always be used to protect the eyes. You should never look directly at the sun, even if only only part of it is visible. Special solar fil-
ters are cheap. Otherwise you can use dense welders’ glass. Another method of seeing the eclipse is to punch a hole, a few millimeters across, in a piece of cardboard. Hold it up to the Sun and watch the Sun’s image projected on the ground or onto another piece of cardboard. This method is called projection with a pinhole camera. A zoomable Google map, on which a click shows you local times of the eclipse, is at eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. For more information contact the South African Astronomical Observatory on (021) 460 9319.
You can make a change CHRISTIAN Community Action will launch a pilot project on the weekend of 25-26 November at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Steenberg. CCA is a faith-based non-denominational, non-profit voluntary organisation that strives for a compassionate, God-loving community, free of violence, crime and abuse. In pursuit of this ideal, Christian Community Action will launch a number of Youth Engagement Projects in Retreat,
Steenberg and surrounding areas. The purpose of the Youth Engagement Projects (YEPs) is to address issues such as crime, alcohol and substance abuse, gangsterism, HIV/ AIDS, concern and respect for elders and civic responsibility. There will be games, entertainment and refreshments. Anyone who supports the vision of Christian Community Action and would like to become involved can contact Peter Martin on 084 697 8619.
NUMBERS GAME: The 11yearold pupils of Paul Greyling Primary school celerated this special date on 11 November. The photo was taken at 11:11. Photo: Supplied
Big walk for little babies A WALKATHON to raise funds for abandoned and vulernable babies will be held on Saturday 3 December. The walk will start from the lighthouse in Mouille Point at 09:00. “Big Walk for Little
Feet” will raise funds for Watoto. Their first project in Cape Town is to open a home for vulnerable and abandoned babies. The walkathon consists of a 10km and 5km route. Registration, is R30 per
adult, R10 per child of 6-18 years and free for children under 5. Register for the walkathon by contacting Glenda at Watoto on (021) 439 4721 or glenda.monayong@watoto.com. For more information on Watoto visit their website on: www.watoto.com
Local police reach out MEMBERS of the Ocean View and Muizenberg police, led by Captain Patricia Raphael, visited the Oncology unit of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital on Wednesday 26 October. The Women’s Network aims to reach out to various sectors of the community, with a more caring and nurturing approach, showing another side of police work. Captain Raphael and 23 members from two police stations, donated and handed out party packs to the excited young recipients. Members of the police were moved by the experience, some even to tears, but the positive attitude of the patients encouraged them to interact with the children through reading and playing. The staff and patients expressed their gratitude for the donations and the words of an unknown songwriter rang true: “To the world you may be just one
Thursday 24 November Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Ratepayers and Residents Association (FHVRRA) is holding its Quarterly General Meeting at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre Main Hall at 19:30. The speaker will be local architect André Rademeyer on “Fish Hoek: Disaster or Delight? Architectural and Urban Errors: can they be remedied?” All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. For information phone 072 290 2416. Fish Hoek: An illustrated lecture on “The Power of the Unexpected” will be given at the Minor Hall of the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:30.
CARING BUNCH: Members of the Muizenberg and Ocean View police visit the oncology unit at Red Cross Children’s Hospital Photo: Supplied person, but to one person, you
may be the world.”
A TRIBUTE: At the Fish Hoek Chamber of Commerce and Industry AGM on Thursday 3 November, tribute was paid to Frank Johnstone, manager of the Fish Hoek City Improvement District, for his many years of dedication. John stone and his wife are moving to Johannesburg in January. From left are Fritz Bing, Frank Johnstone, Pat Lawson and Doug Wakeford. Photo: Annelien Dean Brendan’s Church, on the corner of Corvette and Longboat streets. This is the Grande Finale Bumper sale of the year. It will be held from 07:00 to 13:00. Book your lane early at R25. Contact Maggi-Mae on (021) 782 9263 or 082 892 4502 or mvidas@mweb.co.za
The speaker is Brian Warner, Professor Emeritus at UCT. The event is hosted by the Southern Peninsula Astronomy Club. Tickets, R30 for the public and R10 for members, are available at the door only. For more information phone (021) 785 3713. Fish Hoek: South Peninsula Handicraft Centre will have an open day at the Civic Centre from 09:00 to 12:00. Various crafts will be demosntrated. There will be Christmas tables, and tea and refreshments on sale. Entrance is free.
at (Soprano) and Violina Anguelov (Mezzo-soprano) will present a scintillating variety of favourite songs, ranging from the fun in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti to the dynamics of West Side Story. Accompanied by Victor Tichart, these top professional musicians will provide an exciting finale to this year’s concerts for Fish Hoek Friends of Music. The venue is Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:30. Tickets cost R50 (children R10) from Valyland Boutique, Biltong Bars (Main Road and Longbeach Mall), or at the door. For more information, phone George at (021) 788 5542 or Carole on (021) 782 2282. Fish Hoek: Goods like books, rummage, bric a brac and cd’s will be on sale at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre form 08:00 to 10:00.
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Fish Hoek: Two of South Africa’s most popular singers, Beverley Chi-
Sun Valley: The Car Boot Sale and Morning Market will be held at St
um, Court Road at 17:30 for 18:00. Entrance is R15 and includes a glass of wine or fruit juice. For further information, phone Yvonne Mawhinney on (021) 786 4404.
Saturday 3 December
Scarborough: Scarborough’s own guitar maestro Derek Gripper will be performing at the Scarborough community hall at 18:00. This is a fundraising concert for Joshua Wright to represent South Africa in KSISA Karate champs in New York next year. For tickets and enquiries contact Elaine on (021) 780 1558 or 083 364 6237. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Simon’s Town: The Christmas Homemade Shoppe morning market will be held in the old library hall, opposite the Simon’s Town police station, from 09:00 to 12:00. Cakes, food and crafts will be on sale. Contact Susan 073 213 8887 or (021) 783 2244. Sun Valley: Sun Valley Group of schools ar hosting a Family Fun Day at the Sun Valley Sports grounds. Primary school pupils pay R60, High school students pay R55 and parents pay R20. For more information, phone (021)
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Sunday 4 December
Simon’s Town: Change of Programme - Audrey Read will present a talk and slides on her visit to Provence at the Simon’s Town Muse-
Fish Hoek: A garage sale will be held at 12 Oriole Road, Peers Hill from 09:00 to 13:00. For more information phone (021) 785 3349.
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Turn the tide WITH less than five weeks to Christmas, one would imagine that the prevailing mood is one of lightness, joy and the anticipation of a carefree, well-earned summer holiday. On one side of the spectrum, this is a reality, with many excitedly planning their yearend getaways and time with friends and family. Sadly, on the opposite end, the “season to be jolly” has been marred by the loss of loved ones and fear of an increase in violence and criminal activity. In areas characterised by poverty, crime is rampant this time of year; literally harvest season for criminals. In fulfilling our obligation to report news the public ought to know, this week’s People’s Post carries reports about serious crimes, including that of a teenager reportedly attacked by other teens. Bryce Van Gee was attacked by two boys; one allegedly hit him over the head with nunchucks. Bryce, 14, died of his injuries. His mother and two younger brothers will never see their Boeta again. The front page of our Lansdowne edition has a story about the rape of two minors just days before the 16 Days of Activism campaign, and our Athlone edition has a story about a brutal fight between high school pupils that ended with both being stabbed. How does one end the cycle of violence? Among other considerations, the solution could lie in communities taking a firm stand and reclaiming their streets, as the residents of Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain, had done during a Take Back Your Streets campaign. Led by local police, they expressed their discontent at yet another spate of gang-related shootings. Though not instantly measurable, the success of such initiatives depends on consistent action and partnerships with police and other crime-fighting bodies. Never stop voicing your protest against those who turn your neighbourhoods into battlefields.
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New approach is needed NOSKETI, an adult male baboon of the Da Gama Park troop was shot by a Fish Hoek resident on Friday 11 November, 2011. Ironically, Nosketi was shot the day Table Mountain was announced provisionally as one of the seven wonders of nature. Chacma baboons roamed the lower slopes of Table Mountain before the Cape was settled. Like the mountain they have also been considered a natural heritage. NCC staff witnessed the baboon exit the house. He was allegedly followed by the elderly man who shot him, reportedly claiming self-defense. Nosketi was later put down. Nosketi survived being shot with a .22 in 2009. He was known as a gentle baboon who avoided confrontation. According to an earlier description on the KEAG website “Nosketi is a real gentle giant. He was badly attacked by residents of Welcome Glen and suffered a nasty cut across his back as well as a bad traumatic hernia over his lung. Despite these injuries, Nosketi remains gentle and incredibly tolerant of humans — he is often found on his own away from the troop as he hates fighting with the other males.” Nosketi is the second death of a Da Gama Park adult male in less than a month. Former alpha male George was killed by two dogs, one of which was a pitbull, in Da Gama Park on 17 October 2011. Aggressive forms of chasing the baboons such as bearbangers and bullwhips, censured by the NSPCA, have been implement-
ed as “tools” in some troops despite residents’ objections. More recently paintballs have been officially experimented with in at least one troop, yet many residents believe the monitors are in need of training in assertive rather than aggressive methods and using aggressive methods sends the wrong message to some residents. Residents are very concerned about the future of the Peninsula baboons given that a policy of total removal from urban areas using “tools” is being promoted, a suggestion first made known at the baboon expert workshop in 2009 and implemented in the Simonstown area in June 2009 under the supervision of BRU. Such a policy is at variance with the previous policy of using well trained monitors herding the baboons away from urban areas to natural foraging and an emphasis on baboon-proofing and waste management. Residents are growing increasingly concerned about the promotion of experimental and aggressive handling of the baboons when humane methods work, culling protocols for natural behaviour such as dispersing from the troop or eating available food, as well as the lack of information from official sources regarding the baboons or decisions made about them. Current treatment and policies lead to questions about the future of the baboons. LORNA THOMAS Simon’s Town
I AM absolutely appalled that in a residential area, a man can get his rifle out and shoot a baboon. What gives him the right to get his gun and shoot a baboon as he is leaving his property? The man is 77 years old, does he not realise at that age that he lives on a mountainside where baboons live too. Does he not understand that they are harmless and hungry? But yet again “humans” think they are entitled to do as they please with animals. I have had many encounters with baboons and none of them were aggressive. All they want is food. The baboon was shot in his back, the bullet fragmenting on the impact on his spine. Clearly the baboon was running away as the baboon monitors were called in immediately as well as the neighbourhood watch warning everyone that baboons were in the area.
I hope that Baboon Matters, SPCA Wildlife manager and SAPS do something about his reckless behaviour. The fact that he had time to get his rifle clearly indicates premeditation. The baboons have been here longer than his 77 years, he should respect that and not be allowed to murder. Obviously he is ignorant and violent. He should hang his head in shame for this tragedy. I am sick to my stomach that I share Fish Hoek with such a man. Imagine if one of those bullets injured or killed a human. He would go straight to jail but im afraid that this will be looked over because people are fickle and think they have the right to do as they want. ANONYMOUS Fish Hoek
The real spirit of Christmas I AM writing this letter to voice my opinion on an issue that bothers me more and more. As early as October Long Beach Pick n Pay took out the Christmas trees and decorations to start the ‘hurryup and buy before Christmas’ propaganda. I have watched for the last six years how the date for the beginning of their consumer campaign gets earlier and earlier in order to make sure that they get the sales they want out of the event. I find this disgraceful, and an insult to the actual festivities and what they are supposed to mean. I would like to remind the owners of these establishments about the real spirit of Christmas, it is about family, about giving, about sharing, and about remembering an important event in the religious history of humans. Those who do not follow these beliefs (as myself) should at least respect this, just as we respect the Jewish and Muslim celebrations,
which are normally not converted into the selling charade. For the past six years, the dates for bringing out the decorations have gone from end of October to what is now the beginning of it. Quite honestly, I have decided for the last three years to stop supporting the Pick n Pay crazy campaign. I wish people would think about this and realize that they are being robbed of the right to celebrate this time in the right way and not spend hours on buying gifts and presents just because the media and their supermarkets are telling them that they should. Remember that all you need for a wonderful Christmas, is your families, your love and your compassion for someone in need; that is all. Shame on you Pick n Pay owners and managers. MARCOS SOLIS-PERALTA Welcome Glen
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
Your SMSes Hands off our fruit stand ON the morning of 14 November, I went to the Muizenberg Fruit Stand. I bought some fruit and now I wish to say the following: if you are one of those consumers who believe that because it’s your right to moan about bad product and service, you make a point moan about said product and service. To you and your type: stay away from Muizenburg
Fruit Stand, because there is nothing to complain about. To Adrian Oliver and his staff: thank you for a very pleasant experience. It was not my first visit and it certainly will not be my last. Good luck for the busy season ahead and keep it up! PETER THOMSON Marina Da Gama
Threatening baboon behaviour ON Friday afternoon, 11 November, baboons were spotted on the ridge of the mountain on the Risiview side of Fish Hoek. We came out to watch and a small family of baboons that had been separated from the main troop on the mountain came walking slowly down our street. Residents came out and watched them. They seemed docile and passed within three metres of my son and me. None of the onlookers seemed in the least alarmed (the male seemed quite elderly). The group consisted of a male, two females with babies on their backs, and one of the females was partially disabled (she had only three legs). Several officials whom we understood to be responsible for baboon control had turned up and all seemed to be well, although they seemed to be rather casual about their responsibilities (my impression). They walked on and we went shopping. But before we left we heard what sounded like a shot. I thought it was a baboon clapper and we left. When we returned, we saw police and onlookers further down the road. I enquired and was told that a home owner had shot the male. An onlooker told me that he had heard it was “in self defence” and I walked home feeling extremely upset, knowing that two females with their babies would now be without protection. My son was just as upset as I was and walked up to enquire what had happened. When he did not return, I walked up again. There were three police officers standing in the road in a desultory fashion, and an official of the SPCA. My son was in the process of giving a statement to two police officers. He stated that he had gone down to the entrance gate of the property (the police were standing in the road and could have observed this). The person who had allegedly shot the male came up to the gate followed by his wife. When my son, who did not attempt to enter the gate, asked him why he had shot the baboon, he became extremely aggressive and told my son that he was trespassing. My son pointed out that he was standing outside the gate and merely wanted to ask him a question. Some words were exchanged, but my son made no effort to open the gate and enter. However, the owner then pushed the gate open, came out and with considerable violence grabbed my son by the throat (there are marks on his skin) and said “I can go in and fetch my gun now and shoot you,” probably not a serious threat, but disturbing nonetheless because he seemed to think that even casual trespassing entitled him to shoot people (to say nothing of baboons).
My son then went up to a police officer to report the assault, but he laughed it off. The two other officers then started taking down his statement, but then left without completing it, saying that it was a waste of time. A proper statement will be made at the police in due course with a properly drawn-up and sworn affidavit. I spoke to the officer and the SPCA official and asked them what was going on. The policeman seemed to find the alleged assault amusing. I closely questioned him and the SPCA official and it emerged that the man was being charged with firing a gun in a built-up area and the SPCA official confirmed that the shooting of an endangered species would be investigated, but I did not get the impression that they were serious about it (just my impression -- the SPCA official might have been embarrassed to speak openly in front of the jolly policeman). What emerged from my close questioning of the police officer and the SPCA official was that the baboon had been shot outside the man’s house, but had entered it three times. I mentioned that this gave him three opportunities to simply shut the door, but he apparently chose to use the time to (a) unlock his gun safe, (b) remove the gun and arm it, and then come out to shoot the baboon outside rather than simply shutting the door. I must emphasise that, not having been able to view the exact location and consider the circumstances, I must concede that the situation could have been more complicated than that. However, since baboon clappers are effective, the noise of a warning shot would probably have been just as effective. The police didn’t seem much interested in this and the laughing police officer then mentioned that the house owner was actually one of his “customers” (friends?) since he handled the gun licence applications. I do not feel comfortable living near a gunowner with what seems to be poor judgement and an uncontrolled anger problem. I am also extremely unhappy about the fact that this unnecessary action may lead to the death of four members of an endangered species -- the two females, one partially disabled, and two young have now been left without a male to protect them. Although I have been the victim of crime on many occasions, also where I live now, the thought of owning a gun in an urban area never crossed my mind. In my view, in the Fish Hoek area, it makes no sense at all and the possibility of declaring Fish Hoek a gunfree zone should be seriously considered. ANONYMOUS Fish Hoek
The shark issues continue I WAS impressed by M Schilperoort’s steps to shark-proof tiny Fish Hoek bay (People’s Post, 8 November). However, there were two depressingly stupid letters from J de Wilde and S Borchert in the People’s Post of 15 November. Great Whites are top predators with billions in the vast oceans, and need no help from humans. Of course those that trawl tiny Fish Hoek bay should be shot, because humans haven’t yet found a cheap shark repellent that doesn’t hurt other inhabitants of the bay. Praise to T Robinson for writing the truth (11 November) which has stung the shark huggers. (I’d like to read his article, but alas I’ve been away and have missed your newspaper for some months.)
S Borchert’s statistics are, like most statistics, meaningless, though she unwittingly contradicts the “sharks are endangered” statistic by stating correctly that “we don’t know very much about white shark numbers.” As for silly J de Wilde, she doesn’t even know the difference between a top predator (shark) and a helpless dog or toad. I assume she wants us human animals to bring back leopards to Fish Hoek, which was their natural territory until killed by earth’s (as opposed to the sea’s) top predator? And I wish shark huggers would stop calling them animals instead of fish - and monstrous fish at that. GILLIAN VIGNE Fish Hoek
Baboon shot in Fish Hoek . The trigger-happy baboon killer could have used a pepper spray. It’s harmless and good for vicious dogs as well. MB . To the big brave (stupid) man with a gun who shot the poor baboon, I hope you are met with the same fate one day. Before that day comes I hope the full might of the law engulfs your miserable life for what you did. Pat H . Once again an innocent creature had to die due to the stupidity of a so-called intelligent being. How can this “man” live with himself? HH . Dit maak my siek om te sien hoe mense so oor die bobejane aangaan. Daai ou man is seker 60 jaar ouer as daai dier. Skiet hom. En weer. Kom naby my huis, bombastie diere en ek doen dit ook. Peter Booysen . I hope the 77-year-old man that shot the baboon in the back (coward) is going to be prosecuted to the fullest so that other Neanderthals take note that it is not a person’s right to harm these creatures. I hope he gets a massive fine and community service. Idiot! Michael, Lakeside Mountains of praise . I have to agree wholeheartedly with Anon in Lakeside about the Mountain Men. I wish more people would make use of their services. They are the most efficient security company in the area! . A big thank you to the Mountain Men for retrieving my car battery which was stolen in Lakeside. The two thugs were found in possession of three batteries which were obviously removed from other vehicles. Keep up the good work. Local thoughts . I find it a coincidence that the same Corsa police van with people in the back comes rushing past Masiphumelele from the Ocean View side with its lights and sirens on, dodging cars every Monday morning at 08:00. Fred . Dit is waarom Ocean View so onder gaan: Mense is jaloers op mekaar. Ons sal nooit êrens kom nie want ons staan mekaar af in plek van by. S . As a past chairman of the Fish Hoek Chamber, I find these remarks insulting. I was, in fact, vice-chair to a fe-
People’s Post False Bay Page 11 male chairperson for two consecutive years. Insofar as colour, we have always invited all local businesses to join, irrespective of colour or creed. Get real! Fred Fautley . Barend is right, it’s like graffiti. Someone else’s mark was put there. Imagine another place changed. Will you say “Oh, it’s my opinion, I will do this and that.” And sand castles are an extreme example. In response . Sheikh MA Jardien is correct that certain businesses make huge profits and could do more to alleviate poverty. However, taxing whites who benefited from apartheid won’t help to alleviate poverty. What is needed is not more money, but the ability to use what they already have. Government has admitted it doesn’t have enough suitably qualified people to implement its strategies. And it refuses to appoint whites. . Many years ago our egg sizes were reclassified. Small became medium and medium became large. I do not know why. Just a thought . I can’t understand why Crime Stop numbers must be so long. When you are in a panic, traumatised and shaking like a leaf, you can’t even think properly. Why all these long numbers? Only three simple digits please! . Were the kids, who threw a fireworks “bomb” at my lounge door, meaning to blow me and my dogs up? You could not have known the door was closed. Had the door been open this would have put your parents in jail and you in juvenile detention. . Why is it that when you buy stuff that has, say, a oneyear guarantee, you get an invoice and you are told to keep the slip as proof. But after five months you find that the ink on the invoice has completely faded away. Can someone please explain that? Y Hartley, Wetton . I am very disappointed with the Telkom service. It has been over a week now and I am still waiting for the line to be put up in Ottery, Wynberg and who knows where else. All Telkom can say is that it’s due to cable theft! This is not good enough. There was no follow up with users who were left in the dark, as usual. Can’t they fix it? It will be Christmas soon. I hope it will be sorted out soon. This is very bad service! Roy Smiltneek, Ottery Please help
. Can anyone who knows Eugene Cupido, whose last address was in Westridge, please contact Charmaine Jason (née Murphy) on 084 320 1963 or Shafiek Kenny on 074 722 8711? We attended Athwood Primary in the 1970s and we need to contact him urgently. Thank you! . I’m a pensioner and money is very tight. I would like to knit children’s jerseys to sell. I would be so grateful for knitting patterns especially those with cables for 4 to 10 years. I have a fax at home if anyone would like to send a copy. Please forward it to (021) 705 4040. Thank you in anticipation. Jean Guriah . Bid asseblief vir my man. Hy is op ’n waglys vir ‘n nieroorplanting. Hy is tans op dialise. Sport talk . Ag man, Piri Weepu het so sleg geskop, het France oorgeskop het die manne in swart weer gechoke. Suid Afrika was gerob deur daai Bryce Lawrance, anders het hulle die Webb Ellis Cup weereens saamgebring. 8-7? Die All Blacks skate op dun ys. . Regarding the SMS from DG Thompson, I second that - well done Golden Lions. But don’t forget to add who was the coach: yep, a Kiwi. Voila! The joke’s on you. I love the All Blacks because they know how to play a game. Asa By the way . How to spoil your day: phone SARS. How to use up your air time: phone SARS. . What is up with Colgate? It used to be 100ml, now the tube is longer but it’s 75ml, and you still pay more for it. Give less plastic and more paste please. The same goes for the soap bars. They were 100g, now they are 90g and you also pay more for less product. Going unnoticed? . A man was walking his dog past our house this morning. His dog was not on a leash. As my husband reversed out through the open gate, I hoped the dog didn’t notice my cats sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine. Please keep your dogs on a leash! . We no longer can play with God. His grace and mercy is running out. His coming is at hand. We no longer can serve Him on a 50/50 scale – it’s either all or nothing. We can’t serve God and Satan. There is no in-between. It’s time we make a choice to become sold out to Christ - myself included. Today may be our only chance to find true repentance. Carmen Joseph
Good advice on caring for birds ALTHOUGH many homeowners place a concrete birdbath in their garden, it can be too ornate or bulky for some of us. Others suspend a plastic seed dispenser from a tree branch. The problem with this is that birds tip it up, and much of the seed fall to the ground. A good plan is to fit a circular pot-plant tray onto a 50mm rigid white plastic tube, of the kind that plumbers use. You can fit another tray above it, to serve as a birdbath. All you need to fit the two trays are standard 50mm threaded couplings. An off-cut of tubing can serve as a spacer between the trays. At least 40cm of the vertical tubular support for the trays should be buried in compacted soil, to leave about 80cm above ground level. Because feeding birds are messy and drop seed, it is a good idea to fix a larger tray below
the one containing seed to catch spillage. lt can be the same size as the lipped and tapered birdbath, but with small holes around the circumference to drain rainwater. Fit two stainless steel machine, or self-tapping, screws side by side to prevent the stopend trays from swivelling independently of the couplings. It is important that the distance between the birdbath and the seed tray should not exceed 6cm, to bar access to greedy pigeons. For the same reason, the distance between the seed and spillage trays should not be less than 25cm. These adjustments can be made with the tubing used as spacers. The only problem with this beautiful structure is that the birds are eating me out of house and home! BEVAN PANK Glencairn
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Win with People’s Post and Summer Concerts THE CAPE TOWN Male Voice Choir will be hosting a Summer Celebration Concert in fundrasing for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Healthcare in the Western Cape at the Cape Town City Hall on Saturday 26 November at 15:00 and 19:30.Cape Town Male Voice Choir musical director Margaret Barlow, Shoprite Jonge Studendte Koor musical director Antoinette Blyth and other’s will be there to wow the audience.
Tickets cost R100 and R120. For more information contact Elizabeth on 082 468 7504 or email to aecon.e@mweb.co.za. .People’s Post and Summer Celebration Music concerts is giving away one set of double tickets to the afternoon show and two sets of double tickets to the evening show at the weekend. To enter simply SMS the word “Concert” to 34586 (R1.50) by Thursday at noon.
PHANTOM PHENOMENON: Broadway’s longest running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phan tom of the Opera, with its unforgettable score, jawdropping scenery, exquisite costumes and breath taking special effects, will be staged at Artscape from 22 November to 15 January 2012. Performanc es are Tuesdays to Fridays at 20:00, on Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00 and on Sundays at 13:30 and 18:30. Tickets cost from R125 via Computicket or 021 421 7695. Photo: Supplied
A red card for not laughing THE hit one-man show Rooikaart will be staged at the Winners action bar, Golden Valley Casino for one night only on Saturday 3 December. Frank Opperman’s Rooikaart is about Wally Koekemoer, president of a rugby club somewhere in the sticks, presiding over the club’s annual prize-giving ceremony. But all is not well and attend-
ance is poor. Not even the prizewinners turned up. With his favourite tipple as moral support, Wally soldiers on because the show must go on. As his drinking continues, Wally reveals the underbelly of the club. The skeletons in Wally Koekemoer’s own closet also begin to appear, one after the other. Wally reminds you of somebody you have met in real life,
and some of his utterances ring all too true. Doors open at 20:00 and the show starts at 21:00. Tickets cost R50. For more information phone the Golden Valley Casino on (023) 348 7200 or go to their website at: www.suninternational.com.
Star-studded line-up at the west FUTURE SOUNDS: For the first time in South Africa, the Cellosphere was unveiled this week at Cape Town’s trendy hot spot, 15 on Orange. This enthralling concept, consist ing of a classical performer in a three meter high bubble, has become a sensation at events worldwide and has now been brought to South Africa by Carol Thorns (pic tured). “Being an entertainer, one is constantly having to evolve and bring a fresh approach to audiences and fans, particularly with regards to the latest trends on the international stage,” says Thorns, “and I feel extremely fortunate to have launched this magical experience in Cape Town after recently seeing it ‘wow’ crowds in Dubai.” For more information on Cellosphere, visit www.redcello.co.za and call Thorns on 082 480 3964. Photo: Supplied
Top SA singers in Samson ST ANDREW’s Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Buitengracht and Somerset roads, will host a performance of Handel’s Samson on Thursday 15 December and Friday 16 December at 19:30. Some of South Africa’s most distinguished
singers will be the soloists. The St George’s Singers and the Camerata Tinta Barocca, led by Quentin Crida, will be conducted by Barry Smith. Tickets, from R80 to R200, are available through Computicket.
Mentalist magic in Gardens MAGICIAN and mentalist Larry Soffer will be hosted by the Fine and Decorative Art Society on Wednesday 23 November at the SA Museum in Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, at
19:00. The performance will be followed by a light supper. Members pay R120 and non-members R160. RSVP by 18 November to secure a seat by phoning Jill on (021) 434 4579.
Ending year on high note THE Cape Town Male Voice Choir’s end of the year concert will be held on Saturday 26 November at the Cape Town City Hall.There will be two shows: a matinee performance at 15:00 for which tickets
are R100, and a second performance at 19:30 for R120 per person. Tickets can be booked through aecon.e@mweb.co.za or 082 468 7504. Phone (021) 683-5522 after hours.
GRANDWEST CSI presents a stellar line-up of reggae, pop and comic entertainment at the Grand Arena on Thursday 15 December, starting at 20:00. The show features Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, the top three 2011 Idols winners Dave, Mark and Crushandra, and comedian Kurt Schoonraad. Legendary pop-afro-reggae roup Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels need little introduction. The five-man band previously shared the stage with musical luminaries such as Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Paul Simon, Gloria Estefan and, closer to home, Yvonne
Chaka Chaka and Lucky Dube.They first gained widespread recognition with their rendition of the Eddie Grant classic Give me hope Jo’anna. While their music offering is largely reggae, they include popular mainstream cover versions of artists such as George Benson and Santana. The top three 2011 Idols contestants form part of the evening’s entertainment. Winner Dave van Vuuren, runner-up Mark Haze and third-placed Crushandra Forbes will perform together in Cape Town for the first time since the finals of the contest. During the course of the
evening the delightfully manic Kurt Schoonraad will entertain the audience with his earthy humour and nutty take on life.Schoonraad also plays the lead role in the newly released local film Skeem, which scooped the Audience Choice Award at the recent Abu Dhabi Film Festival. The film competed against legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese and George Clooney, and Kurt received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the main character Richie Rich. Tickets are available from Computicket for between R150 and R200.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: A Christmas Concert, entitled Music for the Birth of the Word, will be presented by the Cape’s Early Music En semble, in collaboration with the South Afri can Early Music Trust. In this programme of early Italian and German Baroque music, an unusual genre of Christmas theatre music from Naples is contrasted with three different composers’ versions of the Magnificat and further combined with selected settings of the Mass Ordinary. The programme will in clude the firstever South African performanc es of works by Neopolitan composers, promi nent in their time, Cristofaro Caresana and Gi acomo Carissimi. The concert will take place on Friday, 9 December, at 19:00 in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Buiten gracht and Somerset roads. For more informa tion contact Andrew on 082 494 1398 or Lente on 084 277 5070. Tickets are R60 and available at the door. Photo: Supplied
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Wagglers wiggle all the way TERESA FISCHER
HUNDREDS of dogs and their owners streamed to the start of the 2011 SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon on Sunday 20 November. The air was filled with excited barks, but the dogs soon settled into a rhythm as the pack wound its way through the streets of Tokai. Special water points were set up for the dogs, who seemed to
enjoy their outing thoroughly. Final numbers stand at 2530 people and 1746 dogs. Last year there were 2300 people and just over 1700 dogs. “The 2011 event was our biggest Wiggle Waggle to date,” says Lamees Martin, Cape of Good Hope SPCA spokesperson. Even the rain held off llong enough for all to cross the finish.
REFRESHMENT TIME: David Albeldas (Milnerton) pre pares a drink for Scotch.
GENTLE BEASTS: Warren Hoffe of Southfield with Roxy and Rockie.
CATS AND DOGS: Denis Costa (Atlan tic Seaboard) with Figo and Linda take in the atmos phere.
FAMILY AF FAIR: An niken Trefelt (Tokai) with Maya Bo and Vic tor.Photos: Teresa Fischer
CUTE: Dom inque Rossouw and Duke are from the north ern suburbs.
FUN TIMES: Liezel Wenn and Val Deel man of Parow Val ley with Peaches and Milly. SAY BONES: Dexter and Carol Wise (Marina da Gama) with Maddy and Bear.
COOL OFF: Sean Rennies with Adja and Tashuunka from Fish Hoek.
Masterpiece in the making OBSERVATORY-BASED visual theatre company FTH:K premiered the first version of their new work OfficeBLOCK….business as usual at the Intimate Theatre in Gardens, Cape Town, from 15 to 19 November. Member os the audience were encouraged to give feedback, since this multipleaward-winning company will be developing the piece further when they travel to the USA in March next year to collaborate with Wings Theatre Company in Washington DC. The reworked version will then be performed at the American festi-
From the left, back, are Andile Vellum, FTH:K perform er Marlon Sny ders with com pany education coordinator Ga li Kumwimba, Rita and Anesh Magan. In front from left are FTH:K perform ers Christopher Beukes and Si nethemba Mge bisa
val QuestFest, before returning to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and a tour of South Africa. FTH:K works with Deaf and hearing performers. The work forms part of the Artsbridge International Exchange initiative, a pilot two-year skills and cultural exchange project between Deaf and hearing communities in Cape Town and Washington DC. It comprises workshops, discussion forums, sharing of performance techniques and the creation of visual theatre pieces and an education programme.
From the left are LeeAnn Odendaal, Maryke Nel, FTH:K assistant company director Ana Lemmer and Anja Boonzaaier.
Yazeed Kamaldien and FTH:K actress Liezl de Kock.
Enjoying the opening night of Office BLOCK…business as usual, were Ana (left) and Marietha Lemmer.
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World’s Toughest Yacht Race visits Cape Town This is the world’s premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago. This will be the fourth time that Cape Town will host the prestigious race, and gives the City another opportunity to ward using the sea as an asset to promote the Mother City. “The Volvo Ocean Race holds enormous benefits for the city. When they last visited us in 2008, the direct economic impact was close on R308 million, through visitor and organiser spend. Add to that the destination media exposure secured worldwide valued at R77 million,” says Councillor Grant Pascoe, Mayoral Committee Member for Tourism, Events and Marketing. The total budget for the Cape Town stop over is R16.2 million, of which the City will contribute R1.5 million. This sponsorship will be used for investment promotion
events, funding volunteers for the event, branding and other marketing costs. Councillor Pascoe said the event will do more than just promote Cape Town as a tourist destination. “It will also entail a youth sailing programme through the Izivunguvungu Sailing development programme, for youth in disadvantaged areas, as well as a schools environmental programme focusing on preservation of the ocean.” The City believes that hosting an event like the Volvo Ocean Race is vital to protecting and expanding the city’s position as an international sailing hub. The City has based its decision to financially support the Cape Town stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race on its Events Policy adopted in 2008, which recognises the role that events play in promoting economic growth in a modern city. It also states that the hosting of events should, “actively support Cape Town’s economic growth and maximize income generating opportunities, including building and supporting small businesses and creating opportunities for communities”, says Pascoe.
ROW YOUR BOAT: The Peninsula Girls’ Rowing Club rows from a boat shed in Zeekoeivlei. The Club is open to all school girls. The club currently boasts a mem bership of nearly 30 girls who train and com pete in regattas. The Club welcomes new members from local schools and plans to hold an Open Day on Saturday 3 December on the False Bay side of Zeekoeivlei. For more information, visit the Peninsula Girls’ Rowing Club (PGRC) Facebook page. Pictured here is the GRC Open First Quad crew, preparing for the Old Mutual Schools’ Boat Race in Port Alfred early in December. SAFE: Pictured is Leone van Vuuren of Old Mutual Cubs reaching third base safely after Wendy Pe tersen of Falcons Normies missed a throw to her. Old Mutual Cubs thrashed their oppo nents 61. Photo: Rashied Isaacs
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
People’s Post False Bay Page 15
Doing it for the love of the game LYNN PRINS
THE saying goes “age is nothing but a number,” and this was proven by a softballer who has been playing for 43 years. Cheryl Raatz, a stalwart of St Andrews Dodgers Softball Club, started playing at the age of nine. She was introduced to the game by her late father Willie Dixon. Raatz started her softball career at Ridgeville Softball Club, based in Athlone, hardly played and was known as the “bat girl” because all she seemed to do was pick up and carry bats for her team mates. “Back then there were no junior teams and I had to be part of a senior team. The only way you could learn the game was to sit on the bench and watch,” she said. Raatz was eager to start playing and moved to St Andrews Dodgers, established in 1948, and of which she is still a proud member. Asked how the game has changed over the years, she said: “The game is now more incentivethan commitment-driven. Facilities have improved tremendously and therefore we should be grateful and accept change.” Raatz told People’s Post how excited she was about the Junior Women’s World Championship taking place in two weeks’ time. “I never thought it would happen. Softball is, and has always been, regarded as a minnow sport. But now, with us hosting the event, maybe interest in the sport will grow.” People’s Post is the media sponsor for the JWWC on 717 December. Three players who were part of the JWWC team in Holland 2007, Lisa Erasmus, Lara Erasmus and Megan Cable, told People’s Post about the experience. “Seeing softball on a whole new level gave me the urge to play like them,” said Lisa. Lara said:
BALLERS: From left to right are Megan Cable (pitcher for Westridge Yankees), Lisa Erasmus (outfielder for Glenthorn A’s), Lara Erasmus (short stop for Westridge Yankees), and Cheryl Raatz (catcher for St Andrews Dodgers). Photo: Sheana Abrahams “I expected it to be tough and I knew we would have to play our hearts out in every game, but I never expected such a high level of softball and amazing talent.”
Asked about the strengths of our national softball team, Cable said: “The players have an advantage we never had, where training is concerned. They train together as
a team, which is good. Also, the ladies are not afraid of swinging the bat. Having Lester Smith on their side is great, as he is an excellent batting coach.”
They wished the team well, and added that while performing at their highest competitive level, they should also enjoy the experience and have fun.
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Tuesday 22 November 2011
Santos’ stubborn defence LYNN PRINS
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TOUGH league clash between Engen Santos and Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium resulted in the teams sharing the spoils at full time. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Santos, whose defence was outstanding, hit back during the second half, nearly sealing victory against the home team. Eleazar Rodgers nearly scored in the last ten minutes when a powerful header hit the crossbar. He had a tremendous game, and his aerial presence offered a solid defence for Chiefs. The People’s team could have won the game, but missed chances cost them a win. With that said, only confidence can be taken into Sunday’s Telkom Knockout Cup semi-final against Bidvest Wits University. The Lansdowne-based side, Santos, founded in 1982 in Heideveld, last won silverware in 2003 in the ABSA Cup against neighbours Ajax Cape Town at Athlone Stadium. The People’s Team, as they are known to their fans, has come a long way. This season Goolam Allie, CEO of the club, aims to win one cup with the side that he has. “There is no way that I would have players in our squad that I think are not good enough to win a cup.” When People’s Post asked Allie what it
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would mean to Santos if they reached the final and won the cup, he said: “It would be Déjà vu for us, because we are a club that always wins cups.” Ederies Burton, Chief Operating Officer for Santos, said: “It’s always a good feeling when the club reaches this stage of such an important knockout competition. With the current squad, I sense the same desire as with the squad that won the Cup in 2003. “In terms of advice to the younger players, it’s all about application on match day. The team that applies themselves properly on the day will ultimately be successful. It’s about who wants it more,” Burton added. On Sunday Santos will be playing against Bidvest Wits. They are known as The Clever Boys because of the club’s close affiliation with the University of the Witwatersrand. Their key player, and the man to watch, is former Santos player Ryan Chapman. Chapman, who scored six goals in eight starts, seems to be in top form. Wits coach Rodger De Sa, known as the Drawing King, has made his team into an attacking force this season. They have been playing more entertaining soccer this season, and their match on Sunday, is sure to be a tough one. The battle between the teams takes place on Sunday at 15:00 at the Bidvest Stadium.
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GOLDEN YEARS: From left are Tyren Arendse (current captain), Ederies Burton (current Chief Operating Officer), and Musa Otieno (current Assistant Coach.) Photo: Supplied
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