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Property sales boom DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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N a struggling property market, sales in the Far South have shown a remarkable increase over the past year, especially for first-time buyers, say local estate agents.

In an article published on Fin24 in July (“Property agents reeling from downturn”), industry leaders commented on the critical downturn the property market has experienced over the past three years due to the international recession.

The unwillingness of banks to lend money, and sellers expecting too high a price, all led to a quieter market, it was said.

“Property agents who have managed to hold on since the downturn are currently experiencing market conditions that industry experts reckon are the worst in 30 years,” reads the article.

First National Bank’s property barometer for July, published on the bank’s website, shows that, in the second quarter of this year, an average house remained on the market for 15 weeks and one day.

In its August edition, it anticipated a “flat and weak property market” in a “struggling economy” for quite some time.

But in the Far South, entry level homes in the price range of R800 000 to R3 million are showing “a lot of activity” – Belinda Benson, owner and principal of Harcourts Simon’s Bay, which sells homes in Simon’s Town, says property sales in Simon’s Town have done much better this year compared to the past three years.

Harcourts have sold over 12 properties in only four months. The majority of buyers are from Gauteng, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

Benson says over 70% of all buyers over the past 12 months have paid cash.

The general consensus amongst agents is that buyers are looking for “safer surroundings” and a “better lifestyle”, and feel the Far South offers these. Francis Case, manager of the Southern Peninsula franchise of Engel & Völkers, which has shops in Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town, says Simon’s Town was voted safest town of the year for three years in a row.

“People are looking to escape the chaos of the city,” she says.

The number of outdoor activities available in the Far South also plays a role. Case says properties in the suburbs of Noordhoek, Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town are selling “exceptionally well”.

This is very good news, she says, because the past three years were “very difficult”.

Rose Eedes, owner of Rose Eedes Properties, says South Africans are taking advantage of the “decently priced” property on offer.

“We have sold over R48 million worth of property over the past eight months,” she reveals Eedes says buyers are doing good research before buying a home.

People are looking for security and community, which she believes Far South communities like Noordhoek can offer. “This is because of their neighbourhood watches and other safety initiatives,” she says.

Paddy Mow, from Seeff in Muizenberg, says there is a definite in-

MIRROR IMAGE: A crystal clear reflection of the mountain and bridge plays on the surface of the water at the Zandvlei Nature Reserve, and reader Gerhard Slabbert couldn’t resist snapping this shot of the beautiful spectacle. crease in interest in Muizenberg properties as the safe environment and alternative lifestyle on offer, along with the nearby beach and mountain, are very attractive.

She says the biggest interest is from entry level buyers who are “doing the footwork” before investing in a home. Buyers now go to various shows and websites before committing to a decision.

Mow says Muizenberg Village, just off Beach Road and characterised by resident artists, thinkers and individuals,is the most popular place amongst buyers.

“The big old homes are very popular and selling very well.”

She contributes this renewed interest in Muizenberg to the hard work of the Muizenberg Improvement District and community

members who spend their time making Muizenberg safe and beautiful.

“People once more feel safe to walk around at night.”

Property sales in other parts of Cape Town and the country remain slow – in a letter to People’s Post, an estate agent selling houses in Wynberg wrote, “I last sold a house in May.”

People’s Post now online PEOPLE’S POST has gone digital: We launch our new interactive website, created specifically for the southern suburbs, at midnight today (Tuesday). The new site, built on a platform called Netlocal, was created by Media24 as a framework for community newspapers. The new www.peoplespost.co.za will offer interactive browsing, comments and competitions, photo galleries and video clips, as well as pages for schools and organisations. How will it benefit you? For one, it means improved engagement with content, up-to-date news, interactive links, tailormade advertising space for local businesses and consumers, and a place to upload photos and videos, pro-

vide feedback and post events. You can also help to fight crime by telling us about any criminal activity in your area in the Crime Watch section. As our domain grows, new features will be enabled, giving the community a place to air their views through blogging.

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Find the skills for your dream job MANY South Africans have the skills required to start their own businesses, but a lack of information often prevents people from realising their dreams.

To create jobs requires a concerted effort by individuals and business leaders, and 93 000 Jobs for Mandela Day, headed

by Proudly South African (PSA), aims to inspire everybody to create jobs for a sustainable future.

In addition to this, the campaign aims to create a platform for people to access information on topics related to job creation.

The problem South Africa has a very high rate of unemployment; a large proportion of out-ofschool youths and adults are not working. Those in low-income households often support many dependants and earn little relative to the cost of living.

This is a central contributor to widespread poverty, PSA says.

In addition to this, South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased from 24% to 25% , due mainly to the global economic downturn.

The power of skills One of the challenges faced when considering job creation is the availability of skilled individuals – an alarming number of people in South Africa lack the skills required for gainful employ-

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In 2000, the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) were established as part of the National Skills Development Act with the aim of developing the skills of the South African work force and so improve workers’ quality of life and productivity, to promote self-employment, and to improve the delivery of social services.

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FOR THE FLOWERS: “Thank You For the Music”, over just three days, managed to raise more than R90 000 for the Sunflower Fund.

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How music can save lives THE Valley Christian Church Band performed to a packed house at Fish Hoek High School when it played “Thank You for the Music” to raise funds for a life-saving charity.

The band made its music among performances by Fish Hoek Primary’s drama students and members of the Sarah Cookney Academy of Dance.

The aim of the show was to raise funds for the Sunflower Fund, a non-profit organisation committed to raising the number of stem cell donors on the South African Bone Marrow Registry, which is a pivotal resource for people with life-threatening blood disorders.

The funds raised during three sell-out shows – totalling R91 336 – were recently

handed over to Adi Phillips, Sunflower Fund spokesperson. The money was raised through tickets sales, sunflower art by Fish Hoek Primary students, and the auction of celebrity sunflower paintings.

“Once again, we wish to extend our gratitude to all our sponsors who generously donated to this worthy cause,” says Nicky Perfect of the Sunflower Fund.

• If you missed the show, a shorter version will be performed at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 17 September, running from 11:00 to 16:00.

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Mountain gets more bite HANRIE BOSCH

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BRAND new recruit to the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) security team is ready to “nip crime in the butt”; Purdy the patrol dog was introduced to her new post.

The two-year-old German Sheppard stared her rigorous training at just three months old, and is finally qualified to join the other eight dogs currently patrolling the slopes of Table Mountain.

Paddy Gordon, TMNP manager, says Table Mountain provides numerous hiding places for criminals, and rangers are often unable to crawl into bunkers and caves in search of them.

“Highly-trained dogs like these are able to cover more space in half the time, and have many advantages over other interventions and deterrents.”

Gordon adds that dogs are perfectly suited to the security tasks they need to face on the mountain

slopes. “We cannot take urban security methods into nature. Cameras and men on foot are simply not enough... Dogs are agile and quick, and have contributed to numerous arrests of suspects on Table Mountain.”

Rangers on the mountain have the perilous job of clearing out known hiding places several times a week, says Gordon. “These sweeps can be dangerous for rangers, as the hiding places are often dark and cramped. In those situations a ranger would rather have a dog than three men behind them.”

TMNP only owns four of the eight other dogs on Purdy’s team; the department rents the other dogs “at an enormous cost”; each new dog costs about R16 000, and TMNP relies heavily on sponsors to make their valuable presence possible.

As such, TMNP’s honorary rangers started the Gift-a-PatrolDog campaign in an effort to gain ownership of all 10 canine compan-

ions – and their efforts are paying off. Purdy, for one, was sponsored by the Pedal Power Association (PPA) at a total cost of R22 000; the association will also sponsor her food for the next year.

Honoury ranger Sue Smith is delighted at the growth of the project, pointing out that the mountain protectors have gained four dogs since June.

“There is no way to explain what a huge asset they are for us,” Smith says.

Gordon is confident of attaining the goal of owning 10 dogs by the time the busy summer season starts, as the project has received overwhelming support.

Steve Haywood, chairperson of the PPA, says the increasing number of patrol dogs will go a long way in helping to make the mountain more accessible and attractive to visitors.

“Thirty percent of our city is a national park,” he says. “We need to protect and embrace it.”

PURDY BIG DEAL: Back row, from left: Paddy Gordon (Table Mounatin National Park manager) and Steve Haywood (Pedal Power Association chairperson).

Front: Karin Pohl (Pedal Power general manager), Wiseman Tshangela (Purdy’s handler), Purdy herself, and honoury ranger Sue Smith.

Photo: Hanrie Bosch

Drug dealers nabbed red-handed in Muizenberg THE Muizenberg police arrested two people and confiscated R30 000 in drugs after a car chase on Friday.

Captain Stephen Knapp, spokesperson for the Muizenberg police, says a crime intelligence officer and a member of the reservist core set off after being tipped off by an informant.

The officers, on stakeout, watched what seemed to be a drug deal hap-

pening on the corner of Atlantic and Main Roads, then sprang into action.

They approached a Toyota Corolla, but the car sped off in the direction of Royal Road.

A short chase ensued, and the officers managed to bring the vehicle to a stop. The car was thoroughly searched, and the police hit the jackpot when they found a stash of drugs – which included cocaine, heroine,

Mandrax and tik – with an estimated street value of R30 000.

The two people in the car were arrested on the spot and detained at Muizenberg Police Station. Two men were set to appear in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court in connection with the crime this morning.

Station commander Colonel Phumla Mdlankomo praises her officers for their work, and urges the

community to continue providing such valuable information to the police.

•The Simon’s Town police arrested three people who tried to avoid a roadblock in Glencairn Main Road shortly after midnight last Wednesday.

A blue Renault, approaching from the direction of Fish Hoek, turned around when they noticed the road-

block. Police gave chase, and managed to stop and search the car in short order.

Their search yielded half a tablet of Mandrax; all three people in the car were arrested on a charge of drug possession.Three people appeared in the Simons Town Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the matter. The case was postponed until lab reports have been completed.

One more starry night lecture THE Astronomy Club will host professor Phil Charles, director of the SA Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town, at 19:30 in the Fish Hoek Civic Centre’s minor hall on Thursday.

Professor Charles’s tenure of seven years as head of the observatory will come to an end in September, when he will take up the chair of astronomy at Southampton University, UK’s leading institute in high-energy astronomy.Refreshments and star charts for September are included in the charge of R10 for visitors and R5 for club members. Contact Wolf Lange on (021) 785-3713.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

Traders count their losses after strike HANRIE BOSCH

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AWKERS and traders in the CBD were caught in the crossfire when last week’s devastating three-day strike turned into a lawless looting spree.

Numerous stalls around the city were loot-

LUCKY BREAK: Cherry Ali feels lucky that his Adderley Street stall escaped much of the brunt of the mob. “They passed here, and a man took one packet of chips. I told them to just take it and go and leave me alone. Every­ body says I am lucky, as other people had al­ most everything stolen.”

ed by disgruntled municipal workers as the traders did their best to retain what they could of their only means of income.

The last day of the strike saw more than 4 894 city staff, or 19% of the city’s workforce, absent from work without authorisation.

The violence and destruction were strongly condemned by mayor Patricia de Lille in a

DEVASTATION: Trader Shaheen Ayaz tries to protect her wares during last Tuesday’s riots.

Many traders say they are haunted by this im­ age, and wish that they could have helped her.

Photo: Lulama Zenzile

HELPLESS: Victor Sitcheu watched in horror as the strikers stole his goods. “I lost R800 in stock and two days of business due to strikers. They stole the entire back of my stall, filled with caps, watches and wallets.

When the first man came and stole stuff we told him to go away, but soon more and more came, and we could not do anything.”

BUSINESS SLUMP: Flower seller Glenda Bowman says the strikers have caused a serious drop in business.

“We’ve had very few sales in the past three days during the strikes. Custom­ ers could not get here. They even broke the window of one of our cars. Now we just hope busi­ ness picks up.”

press statement released last Tuesday.

“This administration respects the right of workers to strike as a fundamental labour right in our democracy. We do not respect the exploitation of those rights to cause damage and threaten others,” she said.

On the third day of the strike, the City of Cape Town announced it had filed an inter-

PRECIOUS STOCK: Trad­ er Baron Olyn is still in shock after the looting.

“This is very sad for me to see. I can’t believe it. We [three stalls in the area] protected our stuff and just threw covers over every­ thing, so they could not steal our products.

People have been too scared to come into town, and I have made a quarter of what I normally make.”

Photos: Hanrie Bosch

dict against the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in the wake of the violence.

Strikers were warned to stop and return to work immediately.

People’s Post took to the streets to find out how traders and workers in the CBD were affected by plundering strikers.

PROFIT LOSS: Louvo Neqelo says her profit has gone down the drain. “They stole more than R1 500 of my stock. There was nothing I could do. If I had tried to stop them, they would have been violent, and it’s better to lose some prod­ ucts than my life.”

LAWLESS: Striking Samwu workers caused chaos last Tuesday.

Photo: Lulama Zenzile

Celebrating the Bible THE Bible Institute of South Africa holds its annual open day on Saturday 3 September at its campus at 180 Main Road, Kalk Bay. The programme commences at 09:30 in the tea garden, featuring items by the College Singers. Guest speaker Ashley Cloete will later discuss “Missions: A Risky Busi-

ness?” at 11:00. Breyani and a braai will keep hunger at bay, and cold drinks and lots of books will be on sale. Children will be catered for.

Entrance is free, and limited parking is available on the campus.

For further details call Kathy on (021) 788-4116 or visit www.bisa.org.za.

Keeping parks and pavements tidy WHAT is better – mowed parks and verges, or a display of newly blossomed spring flowers?

This is the dilemma facing the City of Cape Town every year, says Chantal Hanslo, director for City Parks.

This year’s winter has been punctuated by periods of warm, temperate weather.

Grasses and weeds thrive under these conditions, and are now competing for space with the yearly spring flowers that have started to appear in the city.

Many residents and visitors feel the flowers should be left untouched, and not mowed until their seeds have ripened and dropped, but this can result in the grass eventually dominating the flowers, the city says.

In the past, City Parks didn’t mow until flowers had bloomed and shed their seeds,

but this proved problematic. “This year, City Parks managers will keep mowed areas tidy as a priority. Some wild flower areas may be identified and mowed at a later date, but they will be clearly sign-posted,” says Hanslo.

The flowers will still flourish in the many protected open areas throughout the city where mowing does not take place, the city points out.

“City Parks will closely monitor the areas that are starting to look untidy.

Staff and contractors will work overtime to limit or reduce any mowing backlogs.

We appeal to residents to please be patient as this work takes time.”

Any concerns about uncut grass in parks and on pavements can be directed to City Parks on (021) 400-9538.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

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Municipal strikers hit Fish Hoek DALEEN FOUCHÉ

LAST week was marked with municipal strikes throughout the country, and the Far South was no exception.

Municipal strikers arrived by the busload in Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek on Monday and Tuesday last week.

The strikers continued their strike in Fish Hoek on Wednesday and Thursday last week, but in dwindling numbers as they no longer had buses at their disposal.

Warrant Officer Chris du Toit of the Fish Hoek police says the strikers gathered on Monday at the municipal grounds at Silverglade and marched to Main Road.

Even with a constant police presence, Du Toit says, some strikers managed to “split up” and “make trouble”. Some broke down the door of the municipal offices before the police arrived, and attempted to intimidate other municipal workers who were not striking. The strikers said they had been searching for “parasites”, Toit says.

A charge of intimidation has been laid at Fish Hoek police station by

a working municipal employee.

Other strikers, meanwhile, threw rocks at a municipal car. “There was not much damage,” Du Toit says.

When workers reached Main Road, they targeted the Engen filling station, Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Shoprite, mostly throwing over rubbish bins and spreading trash around the area.

Frank Johnstone, manager of the Fish Hoek City Improvement District, says the Pick n Pay Arcade closed its gates to prevent strikers from getting to the rubbish bins.

Johnstone, however, says the rest of the week was quiet. “It could have turned nasty, but generally it was not too bad.”

Du Toit says that,

by Wednesday and Thursday, the strikers’ numbers had dwindled from a busload to about 25.

The workers were blocked off from Main Road and opted to go to Fish Hoek Beach. They did little more than sit around after that.

Constable Nontobeko Sithole, spokesperson for the Simon’s Town police, says the strikers made an appearance on Monday by bus, but did not stay very long and made no trouble. “There was a police pres-

ANOTHER DAY FADES: Far­away figures huddle before the embers of the setting sun beyond the waters of Noordhoek Beach on a recent cold winter’s day.

Photo: Dale Carter

ence at all times,” Sithole says.

Julian Hobson, co-owner of the Fish Hoek Pick n Pay, says the strike did not disrupt business as it mainly targeted the “other side” of Fish Hoek.

A group of troublemakers in the arcade were out looking for nonstrikers, but police kept a watchful eye, Hobson says.

“They overturned rubbish bins and went on their way.”

The strikers, mostly belonging to

the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), were fighting for a salary increase 18% or R2 000, whichever was greater.

Samwu’s provincial chairperson, Jonathan Krakri, tells People's Post that workers protesting outside of planned areas tended to target the areas in which they work.

He says Samwu is meeting with the South African Local Government Association (Salga) to negotiate terms. Salga, however, insists

that it cannot meet the demanded increase.

Samwu members marched on the civic centre in the city to hand over a memorandum yesterday (Monday), and are set to hand another over to Salga representatives today.

The City of Cape Town strongly condemned the strikers’ violent behaviour last week, and promised contingency measures were being put in place to minimise the impact on service delivery.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

NOORDHOEK KNOWLEDGE: Sally Tollin, author and Noordhoek resident, handed over a copy of her new book, “Salute to Shenge – A Diary of the Social Situation in South Africa Between 1982 and 1985” to IFP leader Mango­ suthu Buthelezi in Parliament last Wednesday.

The book focuses on Buthelezi’s contribu­ tion to the struggle for liberation in South Africa.Photo: Supplied

NEW VIEW: Seafarer Nathan Magerman, sailing in the cold waters around Kaaphangklip and Cape Point, took a photo of this breathtaking sunrise as it threaded the clouds with gold earlier this month.

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN

SAILOR’S DREAM: This colour­ ful scene of seaworthi­ ness – fea­ turing the cheerful fishing boats of Ka­ lk Bay Har­ bour at berth, awaiting their next haul of sea­ food – was snapped by reader Dale Carter.

A meeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Thursday, 1 September 2011 in the Council Chamber, 6th Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town at the conclusion of a Special Civic Honours meeting commencing at 10:00.

Please note that limited seating is available in the public gallery of the Council Chamber, and therefore seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Should you wish to attend the meeting you are requested to contact Ms A Curtis, tel 021 400 3342 between 09:00-16:00. All requests for attendance must be received by no later than a day before the meeting. You will be required to provide your surname, initials and contact telephone number. Visitors are kindly requested to be seated by 09:30.

ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER

Parenting across the ages YOUNG MOM SUPPORT, in association with The Parent Centre, will hold a community event to give families the space to come together and discuss their experiences of parenting in the extended family on Saturday.

“The traditional nuclear family is changing,” a spokesperson says. “Today, a family may be made up of a single parent and children, a grandmother and grandchildren, young siblings living together, a teen mom living with her parents, or even three full generations of family living under one roof.” Living with extended family can be challenging, say those at Young

Mom Support, as differences between generations and accepted roles can be hard to resolve. It is possible, though, to negate these challenges and live in harmony beneath one roof, the support group assures. These topics and more will be discussed by guest speaker Fouzia Ryklief at the free talk on Saturday at 11:00 in the Fish Hoek Methodist Church hall in First Avenue. Parents, grandparents, teen parents and everybody else are welcome.

Space is limited. For more information contact Tracy Engelbrecht on 072 986 3105 or info@youngmomsupport.co.za, or visit youngmomsupport.co.za.

HAPPY OCCASION: Deo Rwagasore, manager at the popular Café Roux in Noordhoek Farm Village, got married to Margaret at a lovely informal ceremony attended by close friends and customers earlier this month.

Café Roux was closed to the public for the afternoon celebration, which also marked its fifth birthday. Seen here, from left: Lindi Green, Deo, Margaret (with little Mosa), Chantal Browne, Bernadette and Paul le Roux.

Photo: Gareth Griffens

A stitch in time SEWING classes will take place every Wednesday afternoon between 14:00 and 16:00 at the Kalk Bay Community Centre, Main Road, Kalk Bay. These classes are aimed primarily at beginners, but all are welcome to attend. Instruction is

provided by volunteers with sewing skills.

For further information contact Dawn Hare on (021) 789-1424 or 082 688 0508. Donations of sewing machines, material and other related items would be greatly appreciated.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

Seeing is believing – or is it?

ANDRE BAKKES

“WHAT is reality? Reality is whatever you make of it,” muses the magician from Sea Point who made the Voortrekker Monument disappear last year.

“The truth is whatever you believe it to be – and I believe anything is possible.”

Larry Soffer (28) rolls up his sleeves, opens a black carry bag and presents an ordinary fork.

“We should be more like children. As a kid, you don’t see the world through blurred vision. You see beautiful colours. Things look bright. You enjoy life and see it as a game. You don’t take things so seriously,” he says while placing the silver object on the glass table.

“When things become serious, they become solid and more difficult to deal with.”

He moves his hands over the fork in a clockwise direction, moments before it starts to quiver disconcertingly.

Common sense and logic momentarily hide as the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Soffer granted People’s Post an hour of his time to speak about a magical world suspended beyond disbelief, but he managed to warp more than just this reporter’s reality.

Table Bay Hotel waiters and waitresses hovered around the table in fascination as the demonstration continued.

Soffer asks one of the waitresses

to hold on to the fork tightly. A few moments later, when she opens her hand, the fork is completely twisted around its own axis.

Jaws drop.

“You’ve seen it warp over; now watch this...”

He shakes the fork ever so slightly and – right in front of several sets of stunned eyes – one of the four tines bends at a 90-degree angle.

“What the hell?” asks one astonished onlooker while testing the strength of the bent object.

Soffer persists, “Now I’m going to make it a little more spectacular for you guys, a little bit more beautiful...”

He shakes the fork again and – lo and behold – the other three tines each bend at varying angles.

Soffer’s no stranger to entranced gasps of “No!” and “How?” “I still get pleasure from what I do, because every night I get to go back home with a different girl,” he says with tongue firmly in the cheek.

“No, seriously, every now and again someone changes their life when they see what I do. Some will go, ‘Oh, it’s just a trick,’ which is fine as long as they were entertained, but if they believe it’s real, then they can create real magic in their own lives. Anything is possible!”

The fifth level magician has come a long way since he first became engrossed in magic at the age of five. He has performed all over the world in front of many ce-

lebrities and notables, such as prince Harry, Michael Jordan, Andy Macdowell, Trevor Manuel and the prince of Arabia.

“I turned a R100 bill into a piece of paper while Trevor Manuel was holding it. He dropped it immediately in disbelief,” laughs Soffer, before adding that the prince of Arabia got pretty upset with his own bodyguards when the royal watch mysteriously appeared on the wrist of Soffer’s business partner, Gabriela Wiener.

This mind-reading, levitating metal bender won most of his course competitions at the College of Magic in Cape Town and has, since then, been getting rave reviews from veteran magicians the world over.

One of the world’s top performers, Stan Gerson, once paid him the ultimate compliment when he said, “There is no doubt in my mind that Larry Soffer will go down as one of the finest magicians of the 21st century. As a professional magician for 35 years, I find it an honour to be in his company.”

Soffer has appeared on numerous television shows and radio stations over the years, and he made many scratch their heads when the Voortrekker Monument disappeared on April Fool’s Day last year.

But, as the saying goes, “You ain’t seen nothing yet!”

As part of Cape Town’s bid to become one of the best cities in the world, Soffer is planning “some-

HANG ON: Larry Soffer has wowed people all over the world, and has something big in store for Cape Town at the end of the year.Photo: Supplied thing massive” for the end of this year.

People’s Post ventures that he’s going to make Table Mountain disappear, but Wiener shakes her head and says cryptically, “Think again! What is a hotspot for tourists right now?”

Her denial speaks volumes: a prominent place will indeed disappear!

Soffer performs one final feat during the interview when he takes someone’s sunglasses and places them on the carpet.

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cret, but of course, you’re not really looking... You don’t really want to know... You want to be fooled...

He jerks his hands back and the sunglasses flip over on their side.

For the briefest of moments the harsh sunlight reflects off a thin strand hanging from his finger.

• Watch Soffer live at GrandWest’s Roxy Revue Bar from Wednesday to Saturday at 20:00 for 20:30. Tickets cost R67 per person and are available at Computicket, or at the doors of the venue.

For more information go to www.larrysoffer.com.

Learn about the bull shark ZAMBEZI SHARKS will be discussed by Save Our Seas Foundation researcher Meaghen McCord at the third of the current lecture series at the foundation’s centre in Kalk Bay tomorrow (Wednesday) at 19:00. McCord has been studying the Zambezi sharks of the Breede River system for some years now; known as bull sharks in-

ternationally, the predators are renowned for swimming far up rivers in search of food – and not everyone knows they can be found in the Western Cape, too.

The talk costs R50, which includes soup and rolls. Group and pensioner discounts apply. Seating is limited to 35 people; to book, phone (021) 788-6694.

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Help make a happy moment THE Smile ‘n While Children’s Project, a non-profit organisation offering support to families and children dealing with serious illness or debilitating injury, holds a number of special outings and events to help create cherished moments in times of difficulty.

Members say they are excited to be able to offer a limited number of vouchers for various outings and events – they just need help finding the perfect children to give them to.

“If you know of a seriously ill boy or girl aged 3 to 12 years and living in the Southern Suburbs, do let us know,” a spokesperson says.

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Creating new abilities THE Cape Town Association For the Physically Disabled holds its annual general meeting at 14:45 for 15:00 today (Tuesday) at the Reable Centre, 152 Tarentaal Road, Bridgetown, Athlone.

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On Saturday 22 October the schools will take their decorated kites to the festival for judging, followed by an inspirational mass fly. The three winning schools in each of the two categories will receive cash prizes totalling R12 000.

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To enter the Boomerang Edu-Kite Schools’ Competition, or for more information on the festival, contact Cape Mental Health before 19 September on (021) 447-9040 or at info@cmhs.co.za, or visit www.capementalhealth.co.za.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

Spaza springs back to the Baxter

MUSICAL LEGEND: Step back in musical history for one night on­ ly with Johnny Clegg’s 30th anniversary con­ cert – the first “Juluka” concert in Cape Town in 26 years – on Saturday at the GrandWest Grand Arena. Doors open at 19:30, and the show starts at 20:30. Tickets are available from Com­ puticket, and cost be­ tween R161 and R212.

For more information phone 082 462 8739.

“HIP HOP KASLAM” returns on Saturday for the fourth time to the Baxter to showcase spaza, street slang and kasi (township) lifestyle.

Fast becoming a leading spaza event in Cape Town, “Hip Hop Kaslam” will pump the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall at 18:00. Keeping to the theme of Women’s Month, and celebrating women who pursue a career in hip hop, the upcoming show will feature a cast composed mainly of women.

Spearheading the lineup are veteran singerMC Tia Anam Solombela and the multi-talented Buli Ntlantu, with well-known ekasi singer Unathi “Slice” Jacobs as host.

Archie “Dat” Sopazi, widely regarded as the founder and one of the frontrunners of this style of rapping, is back on the lineup as the third leading artist.

A surprise appearance will also be made by some of the leading artists who took part in a previous “Hip Hop Kaslam”.

The Baxter Theatre will provide buses to transport audience members to and from the show at no extra cost.

Theatre-going buses leave the Gugulethu Sports Complex and Radio Zibonele in Khayelitsha at 15:30, and head off from the Delft parking lot opposite Spar and Crossroads Circle at 16:00.

Tickets cost R30; book through Computicket on 083 915 8000, online at www.computicket.co.za, or at any Shoprite or Checkers outlet.

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For further enquiries call Phila Nkuzo on 073 667 6647, email pnkuzo@gmail.com, or visit the “Hip Hop Kaslam” Facebook group.

A NUMBER of concerts featuring a lineup of musical talent will kick off today (Tuesday) in the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall, with a concert by Albie van Schalkwyk and Dizu Plaatjies at 20:15.

The pair will display the skills of students from the South African College of Music. Tickets cost R50 for the public, R45 for UCT staff, R35 for seniors and tertiary students and R25 for pupils.

• Next Wednesday, a free perfomers’ class featuring the “Singing students of Virginia Davids” will take place at 14:00 in the Concert Hall.

• Later, at 19:00, honours’ students working towards a Bachelor of Music degree, will perform a recital in the Chisholm Recital Room. This will feature Sally Minter (flute) and Van Schalk-

wyk (piano) and the programme includes works by Quantz, Gaubert, Taffanel and Prokofiev.

• Next Thursday at 13:00, a free lunchtime concert will be held in the Concert Hall. Pianist Francois Botha and friends will present a number of works, including a Shostakovich trio.

• Also on Thursday, at 17:00, Bachelor of Music Honours students will perform a final recital at the Baxter Concert Hall.

Annelize de Villiers (clarinet) and Van Schalkwyk (piano) will play through works by Brahms, Francaix, Horowitz, Stravinsky and Berg, among others. Entry is free.

For more information, contact Gillian Lindner (concert coordinator) on (021) 650-2640.

‘Life, Love and Pharmaceuticals’

BIG VOICE: “Hairspray” opens at the Masque this week.

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‘Hairspray’ hits the Masque SIZZLING classic musical “Hairspray” opens on at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg tomorrow (Wednesday), and runs until Saturday 3 September (excluding Monday and Tuesday).

It’s 1962 in the land of “Hairspray”.

The ’50s are out and change is in the air.

Baltimore’s Tracy – a “big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart”, has one passion – to dance. After winning a spot on a local TV dance programme, Tracy is transformed overnight from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. “But can this trend setter in dance and fashion achieve the impossible without denting her ‘do’?”

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rection by Jeremy Quickfall and choreography by Deon Bisschoff and Janine Binns, “Hairspray” includes a cast of 40 talented singers and dancers from the Waterfront Theatre Company.

The run includes matinee performances this Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Saturday 3 September. Weeknight shows start at 20:00, while Saturdays kick off at 14:30 and 18:30. Sunday shows start at 15:00.

Tickets are R70 – but you may want to book soon, as some shows of this limited season are already sold out. Booked through the Masque on (021) 788-1898. Masque Theatre Club members enjoy a R10 discount.

Meet the music of Mozart THE Musicanti Chamber Orchestra will perform its next concert at the St Martini Church at the top of Long Street in the city on Sunday 4 September at 18:00. The programme includes the “Linz Symphony” and the “Sinfonia Concertante” for violin and cello by Mozart. The viola part in the origi-

nal has been arranged for cello by Peter Martens for cello, who will play the instrument at the concert with violin soloist Suzanne Martens. Tickets are R60 at the door; full-time students pay R20 and school pupils enter for free. For more information phone (021) 790-5310.

AWARD-WINNING actress Anthea Thompson returns to Kalk Bay Theatre for a new Alan Committie show from 24 August until 24 September.

“Living Remote: Bertha’s guide to Life, Love and Pharmaceuticals” features Anthea’s hysterical comic creation, Bertha Cummings, in her very own one-woman show. In this production, the eccentric Bertha explores the lighter side of ageing and the delights of roaming a Wynberg pharmacy for the latest geriatric accoutrements with her characteristically crazy observations, mad-cap antics and irreverent sense of humour.

The consummate Thompson has numerous roles under her belt, having appeared in musicals such as “Evita”, “Cabaret” and “Into the Woods”.

“Living Remote” will be presented at 20:30 from 24 August to 24 September.

Tickets cost R115, except during the opening-week special on 25, 26 and 27 August, when tickets cost R80; tickets for the opening night itself, which will include snacks and wine, cost R180.

GRACELESS AGE: Actress Anthea Thomp­ son returns to Kalk Bay Theatre for “Living Remote: Bertha’s Guide to Life, Love and Pharmaceuticals”.

Photo: Supplied Theatre-goers can enjoy a pre-show supper at the Kalk Bay Theatre Café; doors open at 18:00. To book, phone 073 220 5430 or visit www. kbt.co.za.

• The organisers advise parents not to bring children under the age of 13.

Fish Hoek awaits legendary Lottering AFTER sell-out seasons across the country, Marc Lottering’s latest hit show, “Not in 3D”, comes to Fish Hoek for a final performance.

The famed funny man will have the Far South in stitches at Fish Hoek High School on Saturday 27 August; his performance will form part of “Comedy Legends in the Valley”, a fund-raising drive to help the Shark Spotters keep our swimmers safe.

“Not in 3D” features Lottering’s latest stand-up material, as well as appearances by his much-loved alter egos, Auntie Merle from Belgravia Road in Athlone and Smiley the taxi dude. There will also be appearances by Colleen, the cashier from Hell, and Travis the party animal.

Throughout the eve Marc will share his unique perspectives on a broad range of interesting topics and issues, and the organisers promise a “truly hilarious

THE LOTTERING EFFECT: Marc Lottering’s latest hit show, “Not in 3D”. Photo: Supplied night out”. Pre-booked tickets cost R100, while those at the door cost R120. The show starts at 19:00. To book your ticket, phone 078 174 4244 or email sharkspotters@gmail.com.

Please note that this show is definitely not suitable for children.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

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A noble fight HUNDREDS of women, and men, took to the streets of the Cape Town CBD at the weekend clad in outfits their mothers would probably frown upon to protest against sexist perceptions that women should watch what they wear or “rightfully” face the bitter consequences.

Waving placards and dressed in naughty numbers including mini skirts, boob tubes and fish nets, the skimpy outfits were aimed at showing that a woman’s attire was not to blame for her being raped.

And while the internationally recognised “SlutWalk” received much attention on the streets and in the media, the question begging to be asked, is whether a country like South Africa is ready to wholeheartedly adopt this otherwise progressive perspective.

Is this just one small step towards chipping away at mountains of tragic misconceptions about women and their sexuality?

Statistics reveal that South Africa is the world’s highest ranking nation for reported cases of rape.

Ironically, a South African MP tweeted about the SlutWalk wondering whether he would “get lucky” if he had attended the event. The crimson faced MP later apologised claiming he had not been briefed on the reason for the march.

But the MP’s comment illustrates the view, in all fairness, held by many South African men (and some women) from all cultures.

SA is a nation borne of somewhat conservative roots and paternalistic ideals where the woman has traditionally been expected to know her place; in the kitchen, good for little else except playing a nurturing role.

It is true that the New South Africa has ushered in legislation aimed at backing the progression of women. SA women, by law, are the masters of their own sexuality, reproductive health and political views; and with all this in place the time has never been more ripe for social reform.

SlutWalks are a fun way for women to convey a powerful message, but the real impact is made in everyday conversations and responses in the home, classroom, office, sportsfield and, even places of worship. It is only once women realise and value their worth, that they stop becoming victims of stereotyping and abuse.

Anger after bull terrier bite Kommetjie under threat IN response to Winston Cowie’s letter in People’s Post (“Stop the insane objections”, 16 August), I am one of the young Kommetjie residents who arranged the Keep 783 Real fundraiser last year and need to clarify some of Cowie’s misconceptions.

It is evident that he has not taken the time to read the three Basic Assessment Reports (BARs) and the 163 pages of responses to comments and objections sent to the developers’ consultants by Kommetjie residents.

It should be noted that the Wireless one and two sites are currently set aside for a high school, which is desperately needed in the valley as all our high schools are at full capacity. This provision for a high school was made by the developer to motivate for many of the developments that are in existence today, including the additional 230 units that are already in stages of final approval on other areas of Wireless Road – not to mention the approximate 1 000 dwellings that are being built as part of the Ocean View extension. Where will all these additional children go to school if the existing schools cannot cope with the current influx?

There are several other issues that are raised in the BAR, for example the need for infrastructure upgrades to Kommetjie Road and the sewage facility based on a 2005 report, funded by the developer, which requires the developer to contribute towards these upgrades with the developments that have been approved already. We have yet to see any upgrades.

In addition, the developer is asking for enhanced rights in the central Kommetjie area that could wipe out a large section of indigenous plants. Does every last piece of open space giving Kommetjie its unique sense of

place have to be developed?

The issue of low cost housing is an important one, but the developer clearly states that the development is not a low cost housing development in the BAR. I have shared my response to the BAR with the People’s Post and would be happy to share it with you, where I clearly state I would rather have a proper integrated development than just another high density set of apartments and retail centre, turning Kommetjie into a place similar to any other suburb.

Maybe this is due to the fact that I was born post 1980, and grew up with fellow students with varied backgrounds and cultures side by side.

On job creation, the proposed retail centre will have a chain store such as Spar or Woolworths. Will our small local businesses be able to compete on price and range? Will they manage to stay afloat and create more employment with this type of competition?

I still believe Kommetjie should be maintained as a suburb that remains an aspirational place for all young people – no matter what their skin colour or background. The dream of one day having a home with a view of my favourite surf spot is what gets me up every morning. In fact, if every young person shared this determination I believe we would have a thriving economy.

I encourage every resident and friend of Kommetjie to review the latest round of plans and documents, and to engage the consultants with your opinions. Please also register on kommetjie.org to be kept up to date with the latest news on these developments and much more.

DARYN SMITH Kommetjie

I WENT to check out the surf as I have a house at the bottom of Nerina Avenue, about 30m from the area, where a bull terrier dog bit me.

I walked to the pathway, where a woman was walking towards me with her dog ahead of her and to her left.

The dog, which was not on a lead as required by law, diverted towards me, and I though it was just being friendly. I said “nice dog”, and as it got closer I thought it wanted to sniff me.

Next thing the dog bared its teeth and lunged for me, biting me on my right wrist, making two punctures and a bruise.

It was bleeding lightly and continued to bleed for about 15 minutes.

I washed the wound and dressed it with disinfectants and applied Bactroban. I did not go to my doctor in Kenilworth for an anti-tetanus injection.

This dog bite interrupted my work being undertaken at my house in Kommetjie.

The attitude of the dog’s owner was that

it was my fault that the dog bit me.

I should not have said anything and not moved my arm. I most certainly did not try to pat the dog as it was still far off before it lunged towards me. The owner offered no assistance or help in any way, but adopted an arrogant attitude. The injury was of a fairly minor nature because of my controlled attitude towards the dog, and the fact the owner was there to call off the dog attack.

I wish to lay a charge that the dog was on a public place without being on a leash.

The dog, without provocation, attacked me. The owner refused any assistance, and refused to give her name or address.

A civil case will be brought against the owner for medical cost, pain and suffering.

Fortunately this was not an attack on a child.

The dog should be permanently on a leash, and have a muzzle.

JAMES BELL Kommetjie

The ebb and flow of fences I AM not so young that I do not know The history of this country I did grow up however With hope of the better future We have freedom, we celebrate, Rejoice and share with our new family All inclusive and without fear Our leaders are caring and sincere But as with all promises that we take to heart Came a price, all too often the downside The poverty increased so did the suspicion As time after time there was no delivery The fences we dropped with complete trust and confidence, started to grow again To preserve the little we had left from education, taxes and cost of living

The rich are getting richer and the poor are dejected The system they were promised is now rejected Trash the towns and destroy their good works As we build those fences again and again And greed is the name we can put on our lips Of the streets littered and filthy and dangerous Spending our hard earned cash, all that remains Is to try and live together without blame.

CILLY JIBES Fish Hoek

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Your SMSes In response . Why is Scarborough beach part of Table Mountain National Park? It’s a long way from Table Mountain, Clifton and Three Anchor Bay, which aren’t part of the park. Beaches belong to the people and to the City and should be free. No one should need a permit to walk a dog on Scarborough Beach.

TMNP appears to be ripping off the public with a permit printing mill. Dave, Fish Hoek . The people of Scarborough and Kommetjie who have to have all these permits to walk their canines: It’s all one big joke. This will also apply to Simon’s Town, near the penguin colony. . To anonymous of Kalk Bay who responded about the Holy Trinity Church being a place of worship: what a coward you are not to sign your name. If you really believed what you said, come out into the open. Jesus would have, so practice what you preach! E Oslo . Father Ron reminds me of the Saint Francis of Assisi and Mother Theresa-types. I wonder why he shouldn’t be more secured. He looked after me while I was his employee. I salute you and admire you. Pete . Reading the letter about someone who amended the Quarterdeck Road sign reminds me of the time someone deleted the “m” in “Hermanus”. The “Welcome to Hermanus” sign took on a completely different meaning!

Of cars and drugs . To the person that said the people taking part in the burnouts and popping are selling drugs: you are making huge accusations! Stop being so sour! This is a fun sport and our aim is to keep the young kids off the street and off the drugs! . To the idiot who posted the SMS regarding spinning in Ocean View: I won’t be surprised if you were on tik when you sent this remark.

Firstly, those boys are trained in the art and use this skill to get youngsters away from drugs, which is more than can be said for you. It’s people like you who are the reason why our youth are on drugs. Your ignorance is shameful. What have you done to help the youth in our community? So before you pass judgement do some research, you stupid donkey.

Daniel’s Fruit and Veg closes . To the person who sent the message about the closing of Daniel’s Fruit and Veg: obviously you are an uneducated misery of society as a comment like yours reflects the sad people of the world, who are most probably not aware of the good things that the business did for the community which you live in.

Perhaps you should apologise and then crawl back under your rock. Go and get an education to improve your rotten manners and accept the ladies at the till as they are not interested in your promiscuous comments which made you angry. The only vrot fruit is the one you were born with. . To the person who SMSed about Daniel’s closing – that is just plain rude!

They’ve been family for years and their prices were always suited to the Valley.

Perhaps you are a misery and are unapproachable – the staff were always welcoming and friendly. Just remember a business closing is a family out of an income.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it! . To the person who is glad Daniel’s is closing and to People’s Post: shame on you. The owners are decent, hard working and honest people who don’t deserve what’s happening.

Unlike you, coward, my name is Bill Frost and I am sick and of tired of you gutless moaners. . What about a little love and support to Daniel’s Fruit and Veg? The only thing vrot and rude is the comments from people who don’t care. . I have to respond to the person who SMSed about the closing of Daniel’s. What a heartess person you must be.

The till staff have always been helpful and friendly.

Christine and Johnny have supported schools and functions generously over the years and were wonderful in their support in fundraising when our son needed a kidney transplant. Our love, thanks and blessings to you both and to your three children. We will miss you. The Horstmann family . To the person commenting on the ladies at Daniels: They were little but also beautiful, helpful and bubbly. Is this jealousy or what?

Cecelia . To the coward who sent the horrible message about Daniels: Strange that never ever were there any complaints about what you mentioned. See all the good comments in previous editions, the front page and even a petition for them to stay open. Get a life you cruel coward.

Road rage . To the taxi drivers who park their chariots from hell on the corner of Noordhoek Main Road and Katzenellembogen Road to dump their cargo: you are doing so unlawfully. I know your mental capacity is limited but you are blocking the view of oncoming traffic to those who wish to enter the flow of traffic onto the Main Road. Pat H . To the arrogant ponytailed idiot with the orange Datsun bakkie which overtook two cars on a white line on Sunny Cove corner on 16 August. Behave! He pulled a middle finger as he passed! . Navy, what is your rush in the mornings? Are you all so eager to get to work or is it to show off with your new cars? Speed kills. SP

LETTERS

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Dear Tony . I agree that the so called “peace officers” no longer focus on keeping the peace but are more interested in serving petty fines on hard working, tax paying citizens.

When we really need them to stop motorists who are either speeding, drunk or taxis that keep doing what they please, we can never find them.

What are we actually paying taxes for anyway? We certainly are not getting any service, just abuse and no services in our area. . If Tony Robinson had parked and walked a few metres further, he would be R200 richer, and we would have been spared yet another futile bleat. Gary . Tony Robinson is of the belief that everyone can break the law a little bit.

Take responsibility for your mistake, brother. S du Plessis By the way . Since when does Fish Hoek Senior High School allow pupils to wear heavy make-up to school? My, how the standards have dropped! . It is so sad to see Billy’s is closed. If we don’t support the locals they won’t stay open. We also need to stop moaning about prices – the landlords do not lower the rentals. All landlords in Fish Hoek, please do your part. . Why must council always outsource work? Why don’t they employ people who can do the job? . Table Mountain National Park is clearly a cash-cow for the Parks Board, hence their continued bold abuse of residents. Is it time for TMNP to become CPTMP? . I am looking for Amelia, the daughter of the late Anne Williams and Thomas Jacobs. Please contact Mr Jacobs on 078 380 0234.

Municipal workers’ strike . Workers demand increases above the inflation rate but it’s nothing if your property rates increase by more than 50% with every new valuation. Who’s fooling who? . It’s only greed that drives these municipal workers to strike. Vendors at most train stations have closed shop because if they don’t, their shops will be looted.

Please help . I have a two-year-old daughter who needs a nebuliser as she has asthma. I cannot afford to buy a machine to help her when she gets her attacks. Please help if you can. Concerned mother . Can anybody please donate some paint to me? I’m a female pensioner and I paint on cloth. Thank you and God bless. . I’m a student at Living Way who is doing a course in sewing and computer literacy. Can anybody help me by donating a computer to me please? . Four keys were lost on Fish Hoek beach on 31 July.

They are held together by a holder with a long tail. Please phone Ann on 083 266 7501.

SAY CHEESE: Reader Andrew Dooley took this photo of a spray­bombed sign on Ou Kaapse Weg. “Drivers do not take fake speed traps on Ou Kaapse Weg seriously,” he says.

Clarity on access road needed DALEEN FOUCHE’S article about the Masiphumelele family who died in a fire (“Masi family perish in fire”, People’s Post, 16 August) and the correspondence regarding an additional access road for Masiphumelele refers.

On 10 May Alderman Felicity Purchase was quoted by the People’s Post as saying “The City intends building an access route into the wetlands informal area [of Masiphumelele] …

This will enable fire trucks and ambulances to access the area. [She says] the plans for the access route must start within the next three months” (“Wrangle as Masi recovers from fire”, People’s Post).

While Chris Spengler’s response to Dr Lutz van Dijk’s letter the following week provided informed background information about a planning process followed 10 years ago to address the matter of the restricted (single) access to Masiphumelele, it doesn’t answer the question put to Purchase (see www.scenicsouth.co.za/forum) for detail of the City’s current intentions regarding “building an access route”.

It would be very helpful if Ms Purchase could set out the details for the benefit of People’s Post readers.

DI OLIVER Kalk Bay Alderman Felicity Purchase responds: I HAVE asked that the Record of Decision regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment on Hou Moed Avenue be investigated.

Quite clearly there is a need for a further access road. The City tried many years ago to have the road built, and it was turned down for appeal to the then MEC for Environment, Ms Tasneem Essop. All this is as per Spengler’s response.

What we need to do is determine whether

the record of decision referred to the entire length of Hou Moed or just the stretch behind the wetland. This is underway at the moment.

Once that has been established we can go forward in terms of planning for the stretch of Hou Moed which will be North South. There is quite a process involved and it will take a while. This all speaks to an access road into Masiphumelele.

This must not be confused with the planned access into the wetland area, which was agreed with the victims of the fire on the day of the fire before they started to rebuild. The emergency services and our engineers went on site with the then Mayor, Dan Plato, and the leaders of the wetlands community affected. A way forward was agreed where the victims would wait three days before they reerected their shacks, by which time the City would clear the site, level it, and lay out a grid formation with three roads into the wetland area allowing for an east-west side access.

This would have meant that there would be a need for some shacks to be relocated, as there would be less space now. One can understand their desperation, but it did hamstring our efforts to assist them at that crucial point.

Before we had an opportunity to get the graders into the area, a small portion of the residents who refused to wait for us to grade and formalise started to re-erect their shacks.

Once this happened it became a bit of a frenzy, where they became afraid that they would no longer have a space to erect their shacks if they didn’t do so straight away, and so they refused to wait. Once that happened we could no longer keep an access route open.

We have a further proposal which we are currently developing, and if it is viable we will implement it in the near future.

Thanks to good Samaritan MY wallet held R600 in cash when it fell from my lap and landed on the floor. I didn’t realise it had fallen. I was sitting on a bench in Longbeach Mall, sorting out papers and notes after drawing the cash from an Autobank. I then went into Pick n Pay to do my shopping.

Unknown to me, a drama was unfolding.

A lady, Carol McLaughlin, found my wallet and discovered the R600 in cash and my cheque book. Not looking any further, to respect my privacy, she phoned the cell phone numbers written on the cheque book: mine didn’t help, I’d left my cell phone at home, and my husband didn’t hear his cell phone. My son, who lives nearby, got her message and came to find us. Meanwhile, Carol was about to leave my wallet for safekeeping at a nearby bank, but then had second thoughts; the cash might not be in it when I got my wallet back.

She then kept it with her instead.

My son arrived, found my husband, who

found me approaching the till, shopping now finished, expecting to use the R600 to pay for it. Together we met Carol, who’d waited for us and gave me my wallet. Opening the other pockets of the wallet, I found all my bank cards there too. Carol hadn’t even realised they were also there. I shudder to think what could have happened if somebody else had found my wallet and not a lady of the integrity of Carol McLaughlin.

So shocked I was at these events, and in such a hurry to get back in and pay for the waiting shopping, I feel I didn’t thank this wonderful lady enough. She was modest, and didn’t even want a thanks. I’m sorry I didn’t think to ask for her telephone number. I hope she sees this letter of thanks. The honesty and kindness of some people is amazing. “Thank you, Lord.”

Thank you, Carol.

SARAH LAW Glencairn

LETTERS

Tuesday 23 August 2011

People’s Post False Bay Page 13

Setting sail for success Traffic fines are a real rip-off TO your article, “Traffic officers or tax collectors”, in Peoples Post on Tuesday 16 August.

I agree totally with the driver who got the R200 fine for parking in a loading zone outside an ATM on a Sunday. Surely there was no inconvenience to anybody, and nobody’s life was endangered.

Driving 75km/H in a double lane, giving me a R200 fine is ridiculous, or parking in front of Pep Stores for longer then an hour, another R200.

Please be reasonable here and give us a break. Who am I going to knock over with a car standing still?

Traffic officers, please go out and look out for those taxi drivers that want to drive you off the road at the “four-way stop”; they put most of our lives in danger, and have no road manners, like those who drive while the robot is red at “Brak Kloof” robot and don’t give a damn.

Go stand at the “Four way Stop” after five, there you will make target dashing out fines.

We, as the safest drivers, get unnecessary fines.

MARILYN JEFTHA Ocean View

Put traffic officers to better use IN RESPONSE to Tony Robinson’s article (“Traffic officers or tax collectors”, People’s Post, 16 August).

I have to agree – the latter applies. I received a R300 fine in July for a parking offence on Saturday 23 April.

That day happened to be the Two Oceans Marathon, when hundreds of vehicles parked on the verges up Constantia Road to support their runners at Constantia Nek.

The Marathon is quite a prestigious event in Cape Town, and I am sure the City benefited by the influx of runners and their families.

Surely the Traffic Department could have shown some relaxation or consideration, and officers put to better use on that day. To date I have received no reply from Traffic Services to my letter of Monday 25 July.

JANET JACKSON Fish Hoek

No excuses for illegal parking TONY ROBINSON in Peoples Post on Tuesday 16 August says that people have always parked in Fish Hoek Main Road loading zones on Sundays and at night, and refers to this habit as Policy.

He then says that the fact that he got a ticket for parking in the loading zone on a Sunday was an obvious mistake.

I would think that the mistake was his, both when he made the deliberate choice to park in the loading zone to save walking a few metres, and when he thought that the fact that people ignore the law is how Policies are formed.

If that was how Policies are formed then there is clearly a Policy to ignore stop streets in residential areas.

His excuse for parking in the loading zone was that there was no danger to vehicle or

pedestrian. I have no doubt that those who ignore stop streets will have exactly the same excuse.

Does Mr Robinson accept no responsibility whatsoever for the choice he made to park in the loading zone?

I doubt that a courtesy slip under his windscreen wiper would be an effective deterrent, but I am sure that the ticket he received will make him think twice before ever again parking in a loading zone to save himself the inconvenience of having to walk a few metres.

As a columnist in a local newspaper I would have hoped that he would use that forum to encourage people to obey the law and not to treat it as an inconvenience.

KENNY PHILLIPS Kommetjie

Obey the law

A typical Saffa (South African) attitude: Mr Traffic Policeman please go and feel someone else’s collar, but leave me to quietly commit a trivial traffic offence.

If Mr Robinson had transgressed a similar traffic law in Europe, he would in all likelihood have had his vehicle wheel clamped and paid impoundment and release fees on top of his fine.

He should count himself lucky.

DAVID BROWN

SO your columnist Mr Robinson (“Traffic officers or tax collectors?”, People’s Post, 16 August) purposefully decides to break the law by parking illegally, gets caught, and now bewails the fact he has to pay the price.

But hypocritically, in his own words, is all in favour of vigorous road safety enforcement.

Counting my many blessings OUR local papers are often criticised for the negativity and criticism of the letters page.

So I thought I’d share with you my recent trip over Ou Kaapse Weg. I travelled behind a horse box, Uno, miscellaneous bakkies and small cars, a truck and a tour bus.

As we were either stopped, or in first gear, and travelling at 20 kilometres an hour for most of the time, I took the chance to consider my blessings. Ou Kaapse Weg must be one of the most beautiful drives in the world; the mountains look beautiful despite the lack of rain, and the Proteas are starting to flower.

I am grateful that our authorities have so balanced development and infrastructure that I am able to travel the drive slowly enough to appreciate the surroundings.

I’m proud that since I learned to drive, I have known not to put my foot on the brake

all the way around every bend, but to brake before the bend, change down if necessary, and accelerate out of the bend.

I’m grateful that I know how dangerous it is to overtake an abnormal load vehicle navigating down the mountain towards Steenberg in low gear, and then sit in a little car in front of it.

When travelling up the mountain from Steenberg, I’m pleased that I don’t drive an Audi, BMW, Mercedes or that beautiful Jag with the personal number plate, so I don’t have to demonstrate just how many cars I can overtake when I treat the road as a double carriageway.

Finally, I’d like to express my thanks to the Mercedes Benz that sat on my bumper all the way over the mountain, thereby ensuring that we all got over that much quicker.

SYLVIA HAMMOND

Aegis pension – urgent call I AM urgently trying to locate my former colleagues who worked with me at the Aegis Insurance Company Limited.

Our offices were situated in all the major centres in South Africa, as well as in the old Norwich building opposite the fountain in Adderley Street, Cape Town.

The call is in connection with the Aegis

Pension surplus, and time is of the essence as the trustees need to make a submission to the Financial Services Board.

If you have not received an email or phone call from me, kindly urgently fax your name and contact details to 086 653 8079 or email:paralegalrsa@gmail.com.

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THE Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town (RCYC) has proudly announced its entry in the prestigious New York Yacht Club Invitational Regatta.

The highly competitive regatta, set to be held in the Newport, Rhode Island, USA, from 11 September to 17 September, has attracted 22 entries from 15 countries, and represents the top yacht clubs from around the world.

“This invitation is a great honour for RCYC ” says Commodore John Martin on behalf of the club.

SMART SAILORS: The South African crew for the forthcoming “I am very proud to be New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Regatta are, from left: leading the specially selected Carl Richter, Gui Verhovert, Colin Whitehead, Hylton Hale, Nic team, who we believe have Baigrie, Wadi Xayimpi, Martin Lamprecht, John Martine, Ni­ an excellent chance of a podi- cholas Mace and Gary Sindler.

Photo: Danielle Karallis um finish.”

The race will be manned by some seriously Wadi Xayimpi, one of our stars from the seasoned sailors, including Olympic cam- Izivunguvungu Sailing Development Propaigner Dave Hudson, Nicholas Mace, win- gramme, will be included in the team,” says ner of many major offshore events, and Hyl- Martin; Izivunguvungu, funded by the RCYC ton Hale, winner of numerous South African and others, is an outreach sailing school dedHobie Cat Championships and other off- icated to teaching the ropes to young sailorsshore events, Martin says. to-be.

“With Martin Lamprecht, Gui Verhovert, Under the guidance of Springbok sailor Gary Sindler, Colin Whitehead, Carl Richter Rick Nankin, the team have been training and Nic Baigrie aboard, this team poses a for- hard over the past months, and now they’re midable challenge. ready to slip their mooring lines and get to “We are also very pleased to announce that the US.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

19:30. For more information phone (021) 789-2973.

Wednesday 24 August Noordhoek: Watch and learn from master Franck Dangereux as he shares his cooking secrets in practical demonstrations at the Foodbarn Restaurant at 18:30.

The demonstration is free with your dinner booking. For more information phone (021) 789-1390.

Tuesday 23 August Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Tuesday evening at 19:30 in the St Margaret’s Church hall on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Kommetjie Road.

“Come along with a partner for a friendly game of bridge,” the club urges. For further information phone Eileen Mestern on (021) 7823891.

Simon’s Town: A talk by Clem Sunter called “2011 – Latest Scenarios” will take place at the Navy Cin-

ema in the West Dockyard at 19:30.

Enter the dockyard through the big gates, diagonally across from The 2/6 Tavern.

The talk has been organised by the Simon’s Town Business Association and the Simon’s Town Civic Association; tickets, available at the door or beforehand at Simon’s Town Pharmacy, cost R50. For more information phone (021) 786-2308.

Noordhoek: Join the brains of Noordhoek every Tuesday for “Quiz Night” at the Toad in the Village at Noordhoek Farm Village at

Saturday 27 August Kommetjie: Kommetjie Community Morning takes place at Kommetjie Primary School from 09:00 to 13:00. Crafts, books, home-made treats, plants and bric-a-brac will be on display. Refreshments will be sold in aid of Kommetjie Library, and a National Sea Rescue Institute stand will be present. Phone Denise on (021) 783-3900.

Imhof Farm: Farmyard Frolics presents a hands-on insight into the farmyard experience at the

Higgeldy Piggeldy Farmyard, Imhoff Farm, from 10:00 to 11:00.

Entrance is R35, and the event caters for children aged 3 to 13 years.

Contact Annalise on 079 012 0131 or email farmyardfrolics@gmail.com to make your bookings by 22 August.

Noordhoek: Noordhoek Farm Village hosts a craft workshop for kids on the enclosed bandstand; youngsters will get to make their own piece of jewellery from baubles and beads from 10:30 to 12:30.

For more information phone (021) 789-2812.

For more information contact Yvonne Mawhinney (021) 786-4404.

Wednesday 31 August

Fish Hoek: The next Managed Ageing Seminar will be held from 10:00 to 11:15 in the St Margeret’s Church hall in Kommetjie Road.

Dr Cecil Schneider, psychiatrist, will speak about insomnia and its causes. A donation of R5 will be requested.

Tea is served at 09:45. For details phone (021) 782-2024 or send an email to kilbaigie@afrihost.co.za.

Simon’s Town: Derek Stuart-Findlay will be speaking on “Die Ou Wa Pad”, forerunner of the present day Ou Kaapse Weg, at The Residency in Court Road at 17:30 for 18:00.

Entrance is R15 and includes a glass of wine or fruit juice. A small plate of snacks would be appreciated, organisers say.

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

FLYING ATTACK: Noordhoek FC’s Liam Didcott (left) puts in a flying kick in an attempt to stop Ashford Athletic FC’s Jarred Snyman during the clash between the two Cape Dis­ trict LFA under­13 sides at William Herbert Sports Complex in Wynberg on Saturday. The match was drawn 1­1.

Photo: Rashied Isaacs

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JOGGING TO VICTORY: Hout Bay resident Ryan Sandes showed his steel when he won the Lead­ ville 100 mile trail run at Leadville in Colorado, America, on Sunday. Run­ ning his first 100 mile race, he completed the course in a time of 16 hours and 46 minutes – the third fastest time ever set, the fastest time by a non­ American, and more than 30 minutes ahead of the runner­ up. “It was one of the toughest but best days of my life,” a victorious Sandes said. “I had been dreaming about winning the race for the past six months and to cross the finish line in first place was definitely one of the highlights, if not the highlight, of my athletic career. The week leading up to the race was tense... The support and good luck messages I got were awesome, and without a doubt carried me across the line.

I can’t thank my pacers and support crew enough for getting me across that finish line. After 50 miles my quads were on fire, and mentally I was exhausted, but running down Sixth Street to the finish line was an insane feeling of euphoria and really emotional. I was handed the South African flag and immediately there were tears in my eyes. I had done it – my dream of winning the Leadville 100 had come true.”

Photo: Dean Leslie – WaderingFever.com

Platinum Stars snatch Paulse TASMIN CUPIDO

AFTER much deliberation about his future and the team to which he will pledge his allegiance for the 2011-2012 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season, Athlone local Nathan Paulse signed a twoseason contract with Platinum Stars yesterday (Monday).

Paulse will again join Platinum Stars coach Owen da Gama in Rustenberg after being head-hunted by him for a number of years.

The two worked together last season when Paulse was on loan from Swedish club Hammarby FC to Bloemfontein Celtic last season, when Da Gama coached the side.

According to Paulse’s father, Jeff, one of the reasons for his son’s decision was the fact that Da Gama has been “persistent” in getting the player on board since his days as the coach of Silver Stars FC. “The decision was made with his head and not his heart – it was in his best interest to go to Stars as they also

put the best deal on the table,” Jeff says. “Nathan wasn’t in a hurry to get to a team, but he really is happy with his decision. Being a Cape Town boy and very family-orientated made the decision difficult, but in the end one has to realise that his career is a business and a club is a company – Stars was on top of his list.”

Paulse was also in talks with SuperSport United, Bloemfontein Celtic and a Belgian club. He was also still contracted with Hammarby, with whom he signed in 2008. “The negotiations were a long process, with him still being contracted,” Jeff says. “The coach and guys at Stars really went all out, and were persistent in getting Nathan out of his contract to be a permanent fixture for them.”

And Paulse’s main aim during the season will be to reward Da Gama by netting as many goals as possible this season, his father says. Paulse was named Ajax CT’s top goal scorer three times in his 10year stint with the club, also win-

ning the most improved player award in the 2007-2008 season.

A press release issued by Stars after the signing describes Paulse as a “vastly experienced striker who has one Bafana Bafana cap to his name”.

“He started his career with Ajax Cape Town, enjoying success there before joining Swedish side Hammarby in 2008,” the press release said.

“He played last season on loan at Bloemfontein Celtic and was impressive in his displays, with his aerial ability giving Phunya Sele Sele another dimension to their attack”.

Coach Da Gama was quoted saying: “I have always been a great admirer of Nathan Paulse, and I understand how to utilise him to get the best from the player, so when the opportunity arose to sign him, I was very happy to do so.”

Paulse is unlikely to feature for his new club when they take on Celtic at the Moruleng Stadium tomorrow evening.

REACHING FOR THE STARS: Former Ajax Cape Town striker Nathan Paulse has signed with Platinum Stars.

Photo: Die Burger

Strong WP presence in SA squad TASMIN CUPIDO

FLYING THE FLAG: Back row, from left: Shahieda Majiet (trainer), Lynn Alexander (assistant manager), Carly Mulder, Lauren Mulder and Lester Smith (head coach). Middle row: Justine Steward (re­ serve), Kayl­Anne Stoffels, Kathryn van Boom and Shihaam Nacerodi­ en (assistant coach). Seated: Nicole Alexander, Natalie Abrahams and Alex Fortune.

Photo: Rashied Isaacs

THE recent announcement that the South African junior softball squad will participate in the Junior Women’s World Championship in Cape Town in December saw a total of 12 Western Province players and officials included as part of the team.

The tournament will be held from Wednesday 7 to Thursday 17 December at the Turfhall Stadium in Crawford, Athlone.

Sixteen countries will be participating in the tournament, and the City of Cape Town is presently upgrading the local stadium, which is the home of softball in the city.

And with eight players and four officials set to be wearing the green and gold during the two-week tourney, they will see the event as their opportunity to show their worth in the diamond against some of the world’s best.

Carly Mulder, Lauren Mulder, Justine Steward, Kayl-Anne Stoffels, Kathryn van Boom, Nicole Alexander,

Natalie Abrahams and Alex Fortune will all represent the country in the international tournament, while Shahieda Majiet (trainer), Lynn Alexander (assistant manager), Lester Smith (head coach) and Shihaam Nacerodien (assistant coach) will deal with the logistics and coaching aspects as part of the coach team.

The players range from the under-16 to under-19 age groups. And the girls are looking to get as much support behind them as they can while they prepare for the competition, says assistant manager Lynn Alexander.

“The squad was selected after the under-19 tournament in Durban in December and several training sessions,” she says.

“These training sessions made it possible for management to fine-comb the squad and narrow it down from well over 40 players to the final squad of 17 and four reserves.”

The team was announced after the National Provincial under-23 tournament held in Durban two weeks ago.

“Having so many players from WP in the squad really is an achievement, with Gauteng being the only province to have more players in the squad,” Alexander says.

“Most of these girls have come through the ranks – including the school teams – so this really says a lot about the development of youths in softball in this province.”

The girls have been training since April, and are looking forward to playing in front of their friends and family in the South African colours.

“When we went to the Junior Youth Championships in Prague in 2009, we only had three supporters with us, so it is going to be great to have most of the stadium backing us,” Alexander says. “The girls are nervous, yet excited, and are really seeing this as an opportunity to showcase their abilities on the international softball stage.

They will give it their best shot to make Softball South Africa, their parents, their friends and the entire country proud of them.”

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Tuesday 23 August 2011

View from the Beach PAUL BOTHA

THE South Atlantic Ocean has come alive over the past two weeks, delivering enormous sixto seven-metre swells that rear up and produce waves with 12metre (40-foot) faces for the intrepid local big-wave brigade and friends challenging the internationally renowned openocean reefs of the Far South.

A tow-in session at Sunset Reef off Kommetjie in wild conditions last weekend was followed by the year’s first opportunity to ride the renowned Dungeons near Hout Bay on Sunday and Monday. Each day was recorded for the Rebel Sessions Awards that will reward the biggest paddle-in and tow-in waves surfed between 15 July and 22 October with a total of R110 000 in prize money.

Besides a one-hour period on Sunday when Twiggy Baker, visiting Hawaiian Ian Walsh and a handful of locals tried to paddle into Dungeons, catching and riding just two waves, there have been up to many as eight tow-in crews on the breaks

at a time, and dozens of waves conquered.

See www.rebelsessions.com for more details.

Kommetjie local Andy Marr is reported to have surfed one of the biggest waves of the year to date, while Mike Schlebach and James Taylor rode inside cavernous tubes, and plenty of the guys took bone-rattling wipe-outs under tons of churning whitewater.

Further afield, Muizenberg’s Frank Solomon made the semifinals of the second Big Wave World Tour event of the season at Pico Alto in Peru last week. Thanks to support from Red Bull, Solomon has now placed seventh in both events so far, and is hoping to attend the Nelscott Reef challenge in Oregon, USA, later this year.

Meanwhile, 40 of the top local and national contest surfers competed in the WP Open of Surfing, a 2A rated Pro Surf Tour, at Tableview and Melkbosstrand on the weekend.

Kommetjie’s Davey Brand (18) was the standout of the event, finishing runner-up in the Pro Junior boys’ division before clinching the men’s title, in the process breaking the 16-month victory run of former

ASP World Tour surfer Greg Emslie (EL), who finished second.

Tanika Hoffman (Kommetjie) also featured in two finals, placing second to SA Pro Junior champ Sarah Baum (Durban) in the under-20 girls’ and fourth in the women’s event. Danielle Johnson from Delft showed excellent improvement to reach the final of Pro Junior girls’, while Tarryn Chudleigh (Kom) ended fifth in the women’s event.

Kahuna Promotions, holders of the Guinness World Record for the “most surfers riding the same wave” – 110 people, set at Surfer’s Corner in 2009 – have announced that another attempt will be made to break the record at the Earthwave Beach Festival to be staged with the support of the Muizenberg Partnership on the weekend of 1 and 2 October.

This two-day celebration of the beach lifestyle leverages the immense interest in Guinness attempts to promote sustainable lifestyle options and raise awareness for environmental issues. Further details are available by calling (021) 783-4965 or emailing kahunasurf@mweb.co.za.

WHAT A WAVE! Far South big­wave charger Mike Schlebach carves across the face of a giant wave at Sunset Reef off Kommetjie.

Photo: Rebel Sessions/Nic Bothma

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