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Green fingers This girl from Marine Primary School in Ocean View gives her little brother lunch. The pupils eat food grown in their “peace” garden. The environmental club that maintains the garden, was founded by Mortimer Peterson, a teacher at the school. Students are actively encouraged by Peterson and Liesel James, of Creating Change, to create and maintain their very own “peace” vegetable, flower and herb garden. They learn about healthy eating and food preparation using the vegetables harvested, and participate in field trips re-connecting with nature. Recently, a collaboration was formed between Creating Change and Roots & Shoots SA incorporating Marine Primary’s environmental club. Juliet Price of the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Roots & Shoots visited the school. For further information, contact juliet@rootsandshoots.org.za Photo: Juliet Price

Long road to recovery begins TERESA FISCHER

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ORMER police officer Rory Petzer (33), well-known to the community in the valley, has been left paralysed on one side of his body following an attack on him in Ocean View.

Two men, known to Petzer, attacked him with a hockey stick and a golf club.

His skull was shattered in the attack, which happened at 02:00 on Saturday 28 January.

Petzer, who started his career as police reservist, went on to become a permanent officer and was stationed in Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town.

Petzer’s sister, Dianne, says Rory phoned the police himself before losing consciousness. Petzer was first transferred to False Bay Hospital where he waited four hours before being trans-

ferred to Groote Schuur Hospital.

For 10 days he was in an induced coma and underwent a four hour operation to remove fragments of bone from his brain.

While in hospital he developed a severe lung infection and also had to have a tracheotomy to help him breathe.

Petzer is now conscious and able to have conversations, but his sister explains he is confused and his thinking is erratic.

“He is on the road to recovery, but it will take a long time,” says Dianne. He is undergoing rehabilitation in the hope that it will reverse the paralysis.

Dianne says her brother has suffered some brain damage and the family is praying he will recover fully. A close family member feels that Petzer, who was with the SAPS for eight years, was failed by the justice system he was so passionate about – his alleged attack-

ers were out on bail at the time of the incident, and were again given bail afterwards.

They allegedly went on to assault yet another person, before they were arrested.

Petzer had recently left the police, and was still in the process of taking out medical insurance.

His medical costs are expected to be high.

Warrant Officer Peter Middleton, Fish Hoek Police spokesperson, says Petzer was one of his students. He describes Petzer as a good person, who was always trying to do what was in the best interests of someone else. “He did all the small things that make the difference between being a policeman and being a good policeman.”

Middleton described seeing his friend this way was “heart-wrenching.”

Petzer’s family wishes to thank the

staff at the intensive care unit at Groote Schuur, and the neurosurgeon, who they say was “fantastic.”

Paramedics from Emergency Medical Treatment(EMT) assisted him with a free transfer to a rehabilitation centre.

Robert de Wet of EMT says they were glad to help as he gave “so much of his time” for no financial reward. Petzer’s alleged attackers are currently awaiting trial in Pollsmoor on charges of attempted murder.

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SEMI-PARALYSED: Former police officer, Rory Petzer (33) is undergoing rehabilitation after his skull was smashed in an attack by two men.

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The City responds

Trains and how the City shot itself in the foot TONY ROBINSON

IN the days when a million rands was real money, the Cape Town municipality regarded itself as extremely fortunate not to be saddled with a municipal transport system that chewed up money.

Both Johannesburg and Durban had good municipal bus services but they ran at huge annual losses. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, on the other hand, had a private company, City Tramways (now Golden Arrow), which provided good services at no cost to the ratepayers. And, on top of that, Cape Town had a suburban railway service that worked.

Things have changed. The train service is a mess and getting worse all the time. Golden Arrow still functions well but it no longer provides the city-wide service of old. Now most people from the affluent areas use private cars for commuting.

The whole public transport system is uncoordinated and inefficient, and to make matters worse, we now have a lawless taxi industry that has so far defied all attempts at regulation despite increasing passenger fatalities.

Transnet’s problem, in a word, is passengers.

They evade fares, crowd the coaches, complain when trains are late and take out their frustration by wrecking the carriages. Coal, iron ore and general freight, on the other hand, make docile cargoes. That’s the business to be in. One can understand why Transnet can’t wait to get rid of the whole sorry mess.

The train service will require a massive capital injection (which the City hopes will come from the Government) to bring it up to a reasonable operational standard. The second problem is that the staff will want municipal salaries and benefits and that will hugely increase running costs. City Council management will be the most expensive possible way to run the service.

Then there is the City’s inexperience in matters of public transport. The municipality may be proud of what it is doing with MyCiTi but we don’t yet know the real costs.

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But the City has shot itself in the foot. The eagerness to expand its municipal empire has already undermined its negotiation position. The City should be protesting that it will need massive subsidies and that it has no experience, that the learning curve will be expensive and that while it might be prepared to save Transnet’s bacon, it will need this, that, the other and much more.

That approach might secure an acceptable deal. Instead we have unbridled enthusiasm from our civic politicians who are biting off a lot more than they know how to chew. It’s a bit like the dog that chases cars all day long but what would it do if it actually caught one?

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TONY Robinson is the public relations officer for the Cape Chamber of Commerce, and has a long history as a writer on municipal affairs. Therefore, one would imagine that he would have a far better grasp of the issues and complexities around public transport in Cape Town and South Africa.

He contradicts his client, Michael Bagraim, President of the Cape Regional Chamber of Commerce, who recently agreed with the vision of Deputy Transport Minister Jeremy Cronin that the various elements of public transport, including rail, buses and taxis should be integrated.

Like any modern, successful city in the world, we have an obligation to develop an integrated public transport system that gives everyone the opportunity to travel in comfort and safety.

His suggestion that Council ought to be “astute” and avoid taking responsibility to its ratepayers and visitors for a functioning public transport service is worrying; and reflects an attitude that does not belong in an inclusive, caring, efficient and opportunity city.

Instead, that kind of response to the mobility needs of the vast majority of our residents perpetuates division and exclusion and prioritises the privileged few who can afford a car over those who rely on public transport to meet their daily needs.

To see people, who want to travel to work to earn a living as a “problem” articulates a narrow view based on a vision for this city that this administration does not share.

It would however be astute of Council to integrate all forms of transport to afford all its people the ability to improve their lives, by being able to travel to work, to look for work, or merely to enjoy the city in which they live.

This administration is committed to building a sustainable, multi-modal, integrated public transport service which will be made up of passenger rail, bus rapid transit, scheduled bus services, mini bus taxis and non-motorised transport.

We are taking important but well considered steps to get there, always mindful that we need to balance the sustainability of the city-region with the requirements of a meaningful public transport service which serves the entire city.

In the context of establishing the city as the single public transport authority (in accordance with the aims of the National Land Transport Act) we have made substantial progress on a number of fundamental functions including the devolution of the bus subsidies and the assignment of the minibus taxi licensing to the city.

The missing piece has been the passenger rail function. It would be impossible for the city to implement a fully integrated public transport service without being in a position to plan for passenger rail services and then ensure the implementation of that plan.

The vision depends on a fully integrated functional public transport service which responds to the unique requirements of each local government’s economic, spatial and social plan.

And all three spheres of government share that bigger vision.

The City of Cape Town has one of the most extensive urban networks in the country and about 600 000 people a day are dependent on Metrorail for their daily commute. If it is allowed to deteriorate further, and collapse completely, the consequences for every individual resident, and all of us collectively as Capetonians, will be dire.

This does not mean that we are rushing in, unconstrained, to take over Metrorail and start operating a passenger rail service. We have been engaging with the national and provincial departments over the past few months during which time we have proposed that we be authorised, and assisted, to conduct a due diligence investigation of the regional Metrorail operations, fare revenue and rail subsidy.

This study would help us make an informed decision about the state of the Metrorail operations and the feasibility of the city assuming authority over the management of the service in the future.

We are not ignoring the recapitalisation of the rolling stock, the replacement of the signaling system, the failure of the service’s access control, nor the safety and security issues. All of these issues, and many others, will be part of any agreement the city concludes.

It is absurd to believe that we plan to burden the city’s finances before resolving these issues.

We are happy to announce that more than 27 000 commuters are satisfied enough with the expanding MyCiTi service to have acquired myconnect travel cards.

The MyCiTi airport service carries a lot more than Mr Robinson’s “two or three” passengers per trip.

More than 12 000 people used the service in December 2011 alone.

We acknowledge that the airport service has the capacity to carry many more passengers.

This is borne out by the fact that every month we are seeing a steady but consistent increase in its patronage.

Efficient public transport is critical to improving resident’s lives, including relief from the traffic congestion, reduction in our carbon footprint and a reduction of air pollution.

Mr Robinson should free his range of vision from its narrow confines to see a bigger picture and work with the council as it strives to serve all the people of and visitors to our beautiful city.

– Brett Herron, Mayoral Committee member for transport, roads and stormwater.

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WHEEL SPIN: Alex Boettger (10) of Kommetjie, with his mother, Andrea, who will both take part in the Two Oceans Marathon in April. He has Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and his mother plans to push him in the wheelchair, using specially designed handles.

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Tuesday 28 February 2012

Motorcyclist dies in crash A MOTORCYCLIST died after a collision with a car on the Glencairn Expressway at 07:15 yesterday.

Kevin Lentin of the False Bay Volunteer Emergency Medical Services was first on the scene. He says the man probably died on impact.

A passing motorist covered the victim’s body.

The motorcycle was badly smashed, according to Lentin, who adds it appeared to be a head-on collision with a car.

Lentin assisted a woman and an eightyear-old girl, passengers in the car.

DESPITE setbacks to the protest against the Chapman’s Peak toll plaza and building, protester Bronwen Lankers-Byrne says she is feeling more resolute than ever.

This after concrete for the foundations was poured on Wednesday night. During the day, Lankers-Byrne and Fiona Hinds handcuffed themselves to the site, thwarting construction work.

Last Monday, Hinds was arrested for alleged malicious damage to property.

She appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, and the case was postponed.

Lankers-Byrne eventually uncuffed herself, after she was served with a high court order at 21:00.

Police visited her three times before she was handed the court order, ordering her to cease “illegally occupying” the construction site.

The Hout Bay resident, who went on a 15-day hunger strike, is still continuing a vigil opposite the site where protesters are canvassing support for their campaign.

Over 8 000 people have signed the petition.

TERESA FISCHER Meanwhile, Transport MEC Robin Carlisle has responded to recent press reports that the United DESPITE Nations Educational, setbacks toScientific the protest and Cultural against the OrChapman’swas ganisation Peak “stepping toll plaza in”and on building, the matter protestof tollTERESA FISCHER er Bronwen Lankers-Byrne says she is feeling more resolute than ever.

This after concrete for the foundations was poured on Wednesday night. During the day, Lankers-Byrne and Fiona Hinds handcuffed themselves to the site, thwarting construction work.

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Lankers-Byrne eventually uncuffed herself, after she was served with a high court order at 21:00. Police visited her three times before she was handed the court order, ordering her to cease “illegally occupying” the construction site.

The Hout Bay resident, who went on a 15-day hunger strike, is still continuing a vigil opposite the site where protesters are canvassing support for their campaign. Over 8 000 people have signed the petition.

Meanwhile, Transport MEC Robin Carlisle has responded to recent press reports that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation was “stepping in” on the matter of tolling on Chapman’s Peak Drive.

Carlisle says: “Table Mountain is part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. Unesco has identified the greatest threats to it as invasive alien species and wildfires. Entilini actively keeps Chapman’s Peak Drive free of invasion as part of its management of the road, while we as the Province have entered into a 12-year contract with SANParks to clear the mountains above the pass,” saidDual Carlisle.

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Sewage spills into wetland TERESA FISCHER

They had minor injuries and he helped get them out their car, and they were taken to hospital.

The family of the dead man had not been contacted by the time of going to press. . Warrant Officer Peter Middleton reports that on Friday, a pedestrian was knocked down near the police station in the early evening.

The car failed to stop and the pedestrian was driven over by a passing car. He died on the scene.

Police are attempting to trace the first car, a black sedan.

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Carlisle says: “Table Mountain is part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. Unesco has identified the greatest threats to it as invasive alien species and wildfires.

“Entilini actively keeps Chapman’s Peak Drive free of invasion as part of its management of the road, while we as the Province have entered into a 12-year contract with SANParks to clear the mountains above the pass,” said Carlisle.

He adds: “We therefore look forward to sharing this with Unesco and getting input on taking proactive steps to manage the alien species issue on Chapman’s Peak Drive. We haven’t heard from Unesco yet, but I am sure we will in due course,” said Carlisle.

At the site, construction workers still joke loudly with Lankers-Byrne, calling her “Makoti”, a Zulu word for a young married woman or bride. She received this nickname after she started wearing an African print dress in Hout Bay. One of the workers knew her by this name and it caught on.

Share your views by joining the Protect Chapman’s Peak Movement’s group on Facebook.

LARGE quantities of sewage spilled into the Silvermine Wetland Conservation Area on Saturday after a failure at the nearby pump station.

Contamination extended down to the lagoon, and the scene has been described as a disaster.

The wetland was featured in last week’s newspaper (“Wetland paradise”, People’s Post, 21 February).

Evanne Rothwell, of the Riverine Rovers, says the alarm was not activated, and although the fault was reported on Saturday, teams arrived to repair the pumps only on Sunday morning.

This was after the councillor, David D’Alton, was phoned.

Rothwell says the alarms were installed when there were electricity blackouts. “We need answers as to why these alarms didn’t go off,” she says.

“We saw fish struggling in the water, and crabs trying to scramble out,” says Rothwell, adding that the otters in the big pond have not yet weaned their young.

“Heads must roll,” says Rothwell, adding a biodiversity team from the city was due to visit the scene yesterday.

Rothwell advises people to keep their dogs out of the contaminated ponds.

Philemon Mashoko, director of Water and Sanitation Services for the City of Cape Town, says the pump starter tripped, adding that a short power interruption in the area could have caused this.

Mashoko adds there may have been a fault with the ultrasonic sensor, resulting in the alarm not being activated. This is being investigated.He says a company has been assisting the city since Sunday afternoon by treating the river and wetland with a bio-enzyme product to neutralise the spillage.

The City Scientific Services Department are monitoring pollution levels in the water and the river

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Page 4 People’s Post False Bay GROOT SPORTS: Salome du Toit van Laerskool Paul Greyling se: “Ons hele skool het Valentynsdag op die strand gespandeer. Ons was in spanne ingedeel en het met verskillende speletjies teen mekaar meegeding.

Dit was baie oulik om te sien hoe die groot kinders die kleintjies help. ‘n Hele klomp toeriste wat op die strand kom stap het, het gestop om fotos te neem.”

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HUMBLE HERO: Kurtley Meyer from Lavender Hill receives a first aid kit and his attendance certificate for a CPR Workshop from Saroj Rajoo, training coordinator of St John – a First Aid Training Centre in Fish Hoek. Heather Baker, manager of St John, sponsored this workshop for Meyer in recognition of his brave CPR efforts – learnt only from watching television – to help save the elderly woman from Lakeside who had collapsed (“Painter saves woman”, People’s Post, 14 February 2012). She says Meyer was enthusiastic and appreciative of what he had learnt and displayed a keen interest in now doing a First Aid level 1 course which would then qualify him as a First Aider. For more information on CPR workshops and First Aid courses, contact St John on (021) 782 3306.

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FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION: Evelyn Lyle captured this Ferris Wheel at the Fair outside Pick ’n Pay in Sun Valley, by night.

She says she had “loads” of fun taking pictures of the children on the rides.

REWARD OFFERED: Puma, a black neutered male staffie, went missing in Sunny Cove, Fish Hoek, in the afternoon of Tuesday 21 February. He was wearing a collar with a tag. Phone Geordie or Elna on (021) 786 4512 or 083 4505 400 or 083 376 2003.

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Photo: Evelyn Lyle, Fish Hoek Photographic Club

SPLISH SPLASH: Richard Swann of Fish Hoek High School dives in during an Aleague gala, recently hosted at the Newlands Pool. Nine schools took part.

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BIG SPLASH: Kommetjie Primary’s Grade 7 learners were the first to take the plunge in the school’s sparkling new swimming pool. They braved unseasonably chilly weather for a swim in their new R500 000 pool – the culmination of years of intensive fundraising and fantastic support from Kommetjie residents and businesses. Fundraising co-ordinator, Rita Elsworth says, “This has truly been the most amazing community effort I have ever experienced. Everyone has played a part in making this long-awaited dream a reality.” The 25m pool is heated by solar panels and it is hoped that it will be well-utilised all year round by the entire community.

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Great White bites rubber duck TERESA FISCHER

ALL eyes were fixed on the “birthday boy” as he hauled his big fish on to the rubber duck, which had five people on board.

way between the Strandfontein Pavilion and Seal Island..

Battle, of CKAT Coastal Adventures, which runs coastal safaris to Seal Island and Cape Point, describes the experience as “surreal”.

They were fishing for elf and cob, when one of them hooked a smooth hound shark. Battle says they would have released this small shark.

He says that they spotted the shark 30 minutes earlier, but thought it had swum away.

“We lost a few fish, so maybe it had been there a while,” he adds.

Two other boats were fishing nearby. Crew from the Kalky 5 later said they saw the shark circle the boat. On its second pass, it disappeared The passengers, though shaken, recovered well.

“The man closest to the shark had been given the trip by his wife as a

birthday present. She called me afterwards to thank me; her husband, who is an adrenaline junkie, said it was the best present.”

Battle explains the boat is designed to withstand such damage and that it was unlikely that it would sink. But they were worried the shark would leap on board.

Ironically, back at Kalk Bay Harbour the duck is moored next to veteran skipper Bunny Pendlebury’s craft. In 1979, a 270 kg Great White shark jumped into Pendlebury’s boat near Seal Island. Not yet a protected species, he speared it, and today the shark’s jaws are on display in a Durban museum.

Pendlebury advises that if a shark has been spotted near your fishing boat, you should not pull your catch up too quickly – there is a chance that an “aggro” shark will come after the fish.

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Suddenly, a massive head emerged from the depths as a Great White shark launched itself after the fish, biting into the boat.

The three-metre-long shark clamped its jaws shut and thrashed about, ripping a half-metre-wide gash in the boat before letting go.

“I have never pulled up anchor that fast,” says Chad Battle, coowner of the inflatable vessel. His partner, Kevin Overmeyer, hurriedly started the engine and they made it safely back to Kalk Bay Harbour.

The encounter took place on Sunday 19 February, between 13:30 and 14:30, as they were fishing halfway between the Strandfontein Pavilion and Seal Island..

Battle, of CKAT Coastal Adventures, which runs coastal safaris to Seal Island and Cape Point, describes the experience as “surreal”.

TERESA FISCHER They were fishing for elf and cob, when one of them hooked a smooth hound HARK shark.sightings Battle says are arethey nothing nothing wouldnew, new, but but on on haveWednesday, released this surfers smallat at shark.

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In response to comments that Great White populations are increasing, Kock says: “There is no evidence to suggest populations have increased dramatically in the last 10 years.”

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Tuesday 28 February 2012

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What type of person is an IT professional? He or she needs good communication skills and should be

able to think logically and clearly.

IT professionals are ambitious and creative, disciplined and hard working and are patient when working with people who do not know about computers.

They work with abstract concepts and do technical analysis, have good problem solving skills and have to be able to concentrate for long periods of time. They have to be imaginative and precise at the same time and be able to follow a logical and sequential thought process.

Once you have completed your qualification you can expect to be placed in a junior position in an organisation until you have at least

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The continuous development of computers and other related technologies means that you will have lots of opportunities.

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Be informed about funding possibilities THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a funding information session with guest speaker Madiega Jacobs from Amaanah Business Consulting. The session

will take place on Tuesday 28 February from 10:00 to 11:30 at the Athlone and Cape Flats Office. The cost is R50 for non-members and R40 for members. Refreshments will be

served. To confirm your attendance, contact Latchme on (021) 637 5614 or email latchme@capechamber.co.za.

NEWS

Tuesday 28 February 2012

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Man found dead in Masiphumelele A 22-year-old man was found dead in a yard at Masemola Road in Masiphumelele on Sunday at 07:00.

Warrant Officer Nkosikho Mzuku, Ocean View Police spokesperson, says it is alleged that the deceased and another man had an argument, which resulted in a fight at a tavern.

Police are currently investigating a case of murder.

The man was stabbed in the neck and in the head. Ocean View Police are looking for any witnesses or anyone who might have information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect.

The investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Craig Phillips, can be reached on (021) 783 8300 or 079 894 0126. . On Thursday 16 February at 18:00,

Simon’s Town police officers received a tip-off about someone cultivating dagga in his yard at the Red hill settlement. Sergeant Chuma Nogemane and Themba Ngele noticed large plants that looked like dagga.

The owner confirmed that it was his dagga and he was arrested.

UK visitor’s bag stolen on beach AN English visitor to Cape Town had her bag stolen on Fish Hoek Beach, near Seaside Cottages. Her international driver’s licence was among the items taken.

The thief, a woman, ran in the direction of The Galley restaurant. The address printed inside the bag is Kippington House in Kippington Road, Seven

Oaks, Kent. She is going back at the end of March. If anyone has found it please contact Mrs Patey on (021) 782 3590. . Joshua du Preez of Kosie’s Place in Muizenberg has warned other businesses in the area after a recent theft at the restaurant. He says three well-dressed people ordered food one lunchtime, but they acted suspiciously– walking around

the premises and looking closely at everything. When Du Preez went to collect their food order from the kitchen, the two men and one woman had disappeared and his cellphone was missing. They drove a white Ford Laser with a faded numberplate.

HARD LABOUR: Jared Van Haght sent in this photo, which he took last week at Glencairn Train station, of workers replacing the railway’s old wooden sleepers with concrete pillars. Lorraine Lemmon-Warde of Fish Hoek, also mentioned the news, adding that the pillars have been lying next to the line for years. She says the section at Glencairn is complete.

Photo: Jared Van Haght

Too soft on baboons?

LILLIAN AMOS

A WORLD renowned anthropologist has revealed that the Cape Peninsula baboons are by far the worst behaved she has seen in her career.

Shirley Strum compared Cape Town’s baboon population with what she had learned from a population of baboons she had studied and worked very closely with in Kenya, for just over 40 years.

“These (Peninsula) baboons are more advanced and they are so accustomed to raiding that it would be an extremely difficult task getting them to live in any other way.” The veteran anthropologist brought an expert, outsider’s perspective on current management challenges of the Peninsula baboon population.

Zwaanswyk, Tokai and surrounding areas’ residents packed The Range Conference Centre on Thursday 23 February, to hear what Strum had to say. “Baboons are adaptable, intelligent and flexible and we need to put measures in place to try and curb what is currently happening.

The Peninsula baboons have found an easy way out and they don’t feel the need to scavenge because there are easier ways of getting food, by going into the urban areas and raiding. We need to up the cost (risk factor) for them and decrease the benefits. This would result in less home invasions.” Strum also expressed surprise at how Capetonians tend to be too empathetic and defensive when it comes to the animals. “People

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tend to think baboons are small human beings. They are not; they are wild animals and they should be kept in the wild and should be treated as wild animals.”

To the primatologist, people in South Africa, contrary to those in other parts of the world, care too much about the animals’ “rights”. After the talk, the panel from the Baboon Liason Group (BLG), SANparks, Cape Nature, The City of Cape Town and NCC took time to take questions from the audience. One woman who has been living in Zwaan- BABOONS AT PLAY: A world renowned anthroswyk for 15 years says she pologist gave Capetonians her views on what can is fed up with the constant be done to try and curb baboon urban invasions. baboon invasions.

“It has happened so many times that discussed the fencing, but some people I lost count. I came to the meeting be- were still not satisfied. Eventually Dr cause I wanted to hear what Sherley had Justin O’Riain, head of the Baboon Reto say because she clearly has a lot of search Unit concluded that it is the start information on why the baboons are act- of a solution that could potentially help ing the way they are.” Another woman curb baboon invasions. “This could who lives in Tokai says she absolutely work, we just need to be patient and see adores animals and feels the baboons how it works”. are not at all a problem for her, even though they’ve raided her house twice now. “They were here first, long before we ever arrived on the scene, so we just have to live with them.”

Currently, electrical fencing is being erected in Zwaanswyk. Strum, along with the panel of nature representatives

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Tuesday 28 February Kalk Bay: Historical Association public talk and historic movie: “Cape Scenes in the late 1930’s” at the Bible Institute, 180 Main Road, at 20:00. Phone Barrie 084 945 6629 or (021) 788 7855.

Tuesday 28 February

IN THE ROOM: James Strong and Ruth Allsop in Marvin’s Room, opening at the Masque Theatre on Friday 9 March.

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Enter Marvin’s room AN UNUSUAL play opens at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, on Friday 9 March.

In Marvin’s Room by Scott McPherson, two estranged sisters and their dependants find themselves together under one roof due to the diagnosis of a terminal illness; the themes of love and duty are explored with humour and candour.

Playwright McPherson chooses not to focus on illness and death, but rather on the relationships within the family.

Brenda Gray directs this extraordinary play for the Claremont Dramatic Society. Her cast includes award-winners Julie Summers and

Trish Sutton as the sisters. The set has been designed by David Davidson. Marvin’s Room is on at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, from Friday 9 March until Saturday 17 March, excluding Sunday to Wednesday.

Weeknights are at 20:00 and Saturdays at 14:30 and 18h30.

Tickets are R55 for Thursday evening and Saturday matinees and R65 for remaining shows. Masque theatre club members enjoy a R10 discount.

To book phone Masque Theatre Bookings on (021) 788 1898 during office hours.

Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting at the Civic Centre Main Hall at 19:30.

The speaker will be Alderman Patricia de Lille, Executive Mayor of Cape Town.

The subject will be: “Issues of our time and the way forward.” All welcome. Phone 072 290 2416.

Tuesday 28 February Ocean View: Community Police Forum annual general meeting at 19:00 at the civic centre.

All organisational representatives must attend and have a mandate letter from their organisations before they can vote in the election.

They would also like to recruit members who want to be part of the neighbourhood watch in Ocean View and Masiphumelele. Phone Rene on 084 253 5570.

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Wednesday 29 February Simon’s Town: An illustrated lecture outlining the contribution by early Dutch settlers to the development of Simon’s Bay, and the few remains of that time, will be presented by Professor Boet Dommisse at the Museum in Court Road, at 19:30 for 18:00.

Entrance R20. Phone Yvonne on (021) 786 4404.

Thursday 1 March Fish Hoek: The Astronomy Club’s monthly meeting will be held on the first Thursday of every month at 19:30 in the Civic Centre, Minor Hall. The topic is “How South African amateur astronomers observe Mars,” by Jim Knight who has observed Mars for 25 years. All welcome.

R5 for members and R10 for visitors. Star-charts and refreshments provided. Phone Wolfgang at (021) 785 3713.

Thursday 1 March Muizenberg: The University of the 3rd Age presents “Salvidore Dali” with Jacquline Clayton at 09:30 in the Pavilion. All welcome and entrance is free.

Phone (021) 788 9469 or (021) 788 3368.

Friday 2 March Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town:

The Women’s World Day of Prayer will take place at 10:00 at the following venues: The Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Simon’s Town and the Dutch Reformed Church, Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek. The theme is: Let justice prevail – compiled by the women of Malaysia. Phone: Beryl (021) 782 6865.

Saturday 3 March Muizenberg: Free breakfast talk at Kitchkombuis in Palmer Road, where homeopath Moumina Wagnergives an introduction to homeopathy. Phone 074 139 1491 or (021) 709 0738 or email wagner.moumina@gmail.com

Saturday 3 March Fish Hoek: White Heather Dance Club meeting in the Civic Centre at 20:00. Please bring a plate of eats and your own drinks. Non-members pay R20.

Phone: (021) 782 1558.

Saturday 3 March Muizenberg: Moonlight Meander on the beach from 18:00 to 19:30. Enjoy a safe family evening walking in the moonlight. Walk starts at 18:15 in front of Knead at Surfer’s Corner. Organised by Safer Together in partnership with the Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative and the Muizenberg Neighbourhood Watch. Phone (021) 787 9140 or visit: www.safertogether.org.za

NEWS

Tuesday 28 February 2012

The budget blues ON Wednesday, the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, delivered his third full Budget speech in parliament.

Gordhan discussed, among others, R6.2 billion for job creation; tax breaks to support non-retirement savings; and relief in the form of tax in-

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Tuesday 28 February 2012

Public eye

TWENTY years after his release from prison, charismatic Nelson Mandela still commands the world’s media attention.

This past week, all eyes have been on the 93year-old former president after he was diagnosed with a stomach condition.

Last year, the media went to town reporting that Madiba had contracted a respiratory infection, with one newspaper publishing a tribute to him.

This time round though – in reaction to the media frenzy surrounding the ANC stalwart’s hospital admission – the strong message from the ANC government to the press is to not “imprison” Mandela and respect his privacy.

Journalists outside the hospital were “chased” to a field behind the Voortrekker Monument, an online report read.

As local and international press camped outside Mandela’s home and hospital, an announcement was made that a special meeting would be held this week to address media coverage.

While theoretical plans are aimed at managing and controlling the extent of press glare, how realistic is it to expect the media to curb their enthusiasm about any news about Mandela, especially when it concerns his health?

Any attempt to protect the privacy of this world icon, who was pivotal in the abolition of apartheid, is understandable.

But would it not be tantamount to cold shouldering the same media that helped build Mandela’s image?

His family, and government, may well be within their rights to ringfence the “frail” leader from the prying eyes of the world at this stage of his life.

They have to, however, consider that the public will always want to know about Mandela during his lifetime, when he dies and long after he is gone.

His legacy as the much adored “people’s president” will burn brightly forever.

Parks have become elitist Traders’ market update IN response to Tony Donmall’s letter: (“No bins at traders’ market”, People’s Post, 21 February 2012).

There is a report which will be submitted to the March Sub-Council meeting (I think), that will deal with additional areas to be made into informal trading spots. There will be consultation around this. There are however, many bays which are not being used yet and so there is scope for others that would like to have a bay.

Informal trading should not be confused with craft markets which are a different thing altogether. The use of some public space for bona fida craft markets on a regular basis, such as the Kirstenbosch or Rondebosch Park will be considered when we review the policy. That is once a fortnight or once a month.

Our biggest problem to date with this sort of usage has been the weather or wind. The money collected

is minimal and does not even cover the cost of hiring the two toilets. We put in an irrigation system to water the plants that were planted against the wall and it was destroyed. We have some plans to replant in about May when the rains come. I have also asked the officials to tar the place as soon as possible but there is a shortage of bitumen. The areas will be demarcated and traders will need to remain within their designated bay. •Regarding pollution in the canals at the back of Silver Glades. This is the first complaint I have had and I was not aware of it, but it will be cleared.

ALDERMAN FELICITY PURCHASE Ward counsellor

Thumbs up for new Archbishop Archbishop Thabo Makgoba is a highly appropriate choice as successor to Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to become the new chancellor of the University of Cape Town, and administration head.

Brian Williams and his selection committee must be applauded for their wise decision and discernment. Makgoba has a proven track record like Tutu, and he is unafraid to articulate commentary with utmost grace on any prevailing injustice ruffling the proverbial “Big Brother’s” feathers. Despite his comparative youth, Makgoba has risen to the demanding social challenges of the day, with his most recent admonishment of the ANC led government’s controversial secrecy bill, and his passion for nature conservation and the effects of global warming and climate change on the earth. He is a role model of impeccable

stature and takes a special interest in the holistic development of South African youth. Stalwart struggle hero and Nobel Peace prize laureate, the stoical Tutu, must be saluted for the pivotal role he has played to ensure the peaceful liberation and democratization of both South Africa, and in particular, the University of the Western Cape as chancellor – a position he held for 23 years. Makgoba’s new appointment as chancellor of UWC heralds the breed of young leaders in South Africa, and as a fellow Anglican, I wish him well, as he is a worthy and deserving candidate.

“Well done, thy good and faithful servant!”

MARK KLEINSCHMIDT Kenwyn

I AM saddened to see how elitist the Parks Board have become. As a child, and then as a parent, I remember early mornings packing the Volkswagen kombi and heading to Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Morning breakfasts at Neptune’s Dairy as it was called. We would eat our breakfast and the children explored the rock pools.

All races could do this at no cost except of course the petrol getting there.

Another adventure for the family was to book a permit to Steenbrass River Dam, hire a rondavel and spend a weekend.

I remember the mighty dam wall, the beautiful flowers and they even had a swimming pool for the kids.

Yet another treat was to go to Boulders, no penguins then, but a safe beach and sheltered from the wind.

Tokai forest was a regular meeting place.

An exciting drive along Chappies was scary for us kids but nonetheless fun.

A trip up Table Mountain with my nervous mother sitting on the floor of the old cable car, affordable for all of us.

Now, thanks to Parks Board, only the elite and tourists can enjoy the simple things of life which should be available to all South African citizens.

Soon Miller’s point will join the expensive Cape Point, Silvermine, National Parks and so

on.

I realise conservation areas have to be managed and regulated and it is being done very well, but how can the man in the street, living in a beautiful city, ever see it?

Informal settlements are not part of our beautiful city, so why should they care?

Once a year the South African Navy have an open weekend for the man in the street to see the dockyard and the ships, subs and sailors.

They hear guns being fired, watch various free displays, and even get to ride on a tug for free. Ask the Navy how they manage to give such joy to families with no trouble to anyone. Parents and children going home tired, happy and with memories of their own to pass on.

Parks Board, it’s about time you did the same.

That once-a-year free weekend for everyone who wants to go out and see what a beautiful country we have.

Maybe the man in the street can also enjoy and appreciate and take pride in what only the privileged get to see.

JO SAGGERSON Simon’s Town

Market could be tourist attraction WITH regard to Sylvia Hammond’s letter (“Improve local traders’ market, People’s Post, 14 February 2012); my husband and I are in total agreement with her – we also have bought fish from Joseph and commented on how easy it would be for local government to make a nice trading-post in that area like you get along the Kruger Park and in Namibia. I feel Alderman Felicity Purchase has lost the plot – she got it all wrong – saying that the traders were ob-

structing traffic. She is obviously referring to the people who sell wares from time to time at the robots at Sun Valley and has totally lost the gist of this story as these traders are further up and not obstructing anyone. As to a site on Ou Kaapse Weg, never seen one.

POLLY BLAND Noordhoek

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Beach should be left bare REFERRING to your article and picture in the People’s Post (“Something fishy in Muizenberg”, Tuesday 24 January 2012), I have the following to say: The fish mural might be a good painting of a fish by an imminent artist but it is “graffiti” in a sense. Next thing such paintings will be popping up everywhere in public places – six other walls already allocated.

It will start a trend of “art” on walls all over the place, disturbing the quiet of the beach and public areas. Art is a very individual thing and what appeals to one person may not appeal to another. We go to the beach, not for a permanent art exhibition of paintings that one might not like, but to enjoy the natural beauty of a beach.

We have adverts and such like “screaming at us” all over the place but the beach should be a quiet place to enjoy sand, sea and sun.

If one wants to admire art, then by all means close off an area for people to wander around and view art murals, like attending an art exhibition at Kirstenbosch Gardens – most appropriate.

Splashed all over the place... not appropriate!

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WE had a burglary last night and my sister’s laptop, which has all her work and photos on it, was stolen.

It is a black Dell Vostro Laptop, stolen in Kommetjie on Sunday 12 February. Reward offered, please call 073 200 7686. My email is bravewyn@gmail.com , my landline (021) 783 3760.

BRONWYN EVANS Kommetjie

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People’s Post False Bay Page 11

LETTERS

Page 12 People’s Post False Bay

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Take complaints to the boss Baboons chased with paintball guns THE Constantia baboon dubbed “Johnnie Walker” by the public, though exhausted, walked and ran through the suburbs, avoiding being darted.

It was reported that he appeared to have made his way back to the mountain. (People’s Post, 24 January 2012).

Four other males from the Constantia/Tokai area were not so lucky in January.

Just days before, TK12 and TK14 were culled in accordance with the raiders’ protocol. Johnnie’s official though less descriptive name is TK11.

Names for baboons have been phased out, it has been said they’re too “emotional” rather than “scientific” when “difficult decisions” have to be taken.

(It also makes it harder for the public to identify with or keep track of the baboons.)

During the last months, Constantia baboons have been chased with paintballs as an experimental management “tool”.

It hasn’t stopped them raiding.

But could this pain aversion “tool” be influencing the males’ decision to leave the troop? Anyone who has ever experienced being hit by a paintball knows it hurts.

When bear-bangers and bullwhips were advocated by BRU, the public was reassured that this was for noise aversion, even though these “tools” could potentially cause physical injury. But there can be no question that paintballs are pain aversion “tools”.

They can cause permanent damage, eg. eye loss.

It is illegal to hunt baboons. Is paintballing baboons not a form of “hunting”? Why are the monitors not being given proper training in handling the baboons humanely? Baboon Matters has repeatedly offered their methods.

Two males from the Tokai main troop deemed to be “raiders” were also culled in January, after being on SANParks land.

Baboons go to BRU after death. What will become of these four culled baboons, given that Fred was dissected on a gorily graphic TV show, also featuring a BRU researcher?

With paintballs and lethal darts in the air - maybe Johnnie knew it was a matter of “run, Johnnie, run.”

LORNA Fish Hoek Alderman Belinda Walker, Mayoral Committee Member: Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning, City of Cape Town, responds: The City of Cape Town appreciates and always tries to learn from residents’ feedback regarding the welfare of baboons on the Peninsula.

However, reckless rhetoric often fuels potentially dangerous situations, making the management of baboons on the Peninsula even harder.

Because people encourage interactions with baboons (by, for example, feeding; having easily accessible food; and practising bad waste management), baboons have become increasingly comfortable around humans.

This has led to brazen raiding, breaking and entering, and attacks on people and pets.

The Baboon Conservation Authorities (BCA), which comprise the City of Cape Town, CapeNature, SANParks and the University of Cape Town, are now in a position where they must manage this difficult situation which has arisen as a result of irresponsible behaviour by humans.

The Chacma Baboon is an important part of Cape Town’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage.

However, conflict between humans and baboons on the Peninsula is at a high level as a result of irresponsible human behaviour and shrinking natural environments.

The BCA works to ensure that any baboon-human interactions are managed better.

Euthanasia is one of a number of tools used for

baboon management – only as a last resort is it used for managing habitual raiders – as was the case recently with TK12, TK14 and two ear-tagged baboons.

It must be noted that “culling” is not the correct term, as this refers to a large-scale reduction in population.

Decisions to euthanise are made on a case-bycase basis.

Permission to undertake this method is required from the BCA and the decision to euthanise is only taken after careful consideration and after alternative options have been explored.

The Constantia troops (which have a high number of males) has within the last year increased its raiding activity along the urban edge.

The decision to try new tools was not taken lightly; and only after consultation with local and international animal-human conflict mitigation experts, approval from CapeNature and consultation with the NSPCA. It is important to note that the NSPCA assisted in drafting a rigorous operational procedure for the use of paintballs and bear-bangers.

The paintball trial is working extremely well and does not influence males to leave the troop – the availability of food in urban areas does. Bear-bangers are very seldom used and only in Simon’s Town. The objective of these tools is to improve baboon welfare by keeping baboons away from potentially lethal urban areas and, in so doing, protecting their conservation status.

All baboon monitors are given training on interacting with baboons humanely. Monitors do not routinely have physical contact with baboons and, when they do, it is under strict supervision.

Any capture or removal of baboons is done either by a vet or senior official. The purpose of the baboon monitors is to reduce baboon-human interactions.

The bodies of baboons which have been removed are taken to a facility where a post-mortem and other tests are conducted, for genetic and disease purposes and to confirm reasons for old injuries.

This is done in a humane and sensitive manner and is a crucial part of the research which ensures the longevity of the species. The post-mortem of one baboon was filmed for a television series, but it was neither gory nor graphic as suggested.

It was featured on the educational documentary Inside Nature’s Giants, which looks at how the anatomy of animals makes them what they are.

This serves to raise awareness about baboons and ensure that they are respected.

Furthermore, it is correct that baboons are referred to by a code, which can more accurately describe which troop they belong to. The practice of giving baboons human names was started by residents, not the City.

The code system has nothing to do with “difficult decisions” but rather allows the BCA to keep track of baboons more easily.

Fish Hoek Ian Lewis, owner of St Elmo’s, Fish Hoek responds: The complaint went straight to the People’s Post, who contacted me and forwarded the complaint. I explained that this was the first time that I was aware of the complaint, and being the owner, wanted to apologise to the customer.

I spoke and apologised to Kim on Friday and offered her complimentary pizzas, which she declined.

I explained that as an owner it important for me to hear complaints, because that is how I can rectify any problems, such as staff being rude.

I again phoned Kim to say that I have explained to the staff that rudeness is not the way we deal with our customers, as this will be how our business is perceived.

Uno owner thanks all THE Uno that caught fire on Wednesday 15 February 2012 (“Blaze”, People’s Post, 21 February 2012), was my vehicle. It was quite a terrifying experience and a close call.

I wanted to thank all those who were involved in helping me. To the man who drove past and told me to get out, thank you.

To the two young gentlemen who helped me when I got out and called the Fire Department, thank you very much for all your help.

To the Fire Department, you guys were great, thank you.

To the lady who gave me sugar water, thank you for your kind hospitality, and a very big thank you to my friend who saw my car on fire and

turned around to come and help me, it means more than you know.

I am grateful to the Lord everyday that I got out in time and that my son was not in the car with me. I couldn’t believe how quickly that car went up in flames. It was quite sad watching my car burn away, but thankfully there were no injuries, just a bit of shock. Apparently, it was caused by an electrical fault.

Basically, I just want to show my appreciation to those who helped me that day, you are good people.

KELLY ATKINS Fish Hoek

Use platform to make beach better ENCOURAGED by public sentiment, I recently made a big picture presentation on the state of Fish Hoek Beach. Whilst opinion will differ as to the real state of the beach, there is overwhelming evidence to confirm that the beach is in subtle decay and that some of the key services are performing well below acceptable standards, particularly in winter (data is available on request).

Having created this knowledge platform, an appeal to both address and solve these problems is made to the following stakeholders: the City, Ward Councillors, the Fish Hoek Valley Ratepayers’ Association and the Fish Hoek Improvement District.

They, in turn, are requested to use this knowledge platform as a basis to lead an initiative to wrest our beach from slipping further down the tubes, thus obviating our beach becoming a “Cinderella beach”.

There are world-class tenants on Fish Hoek

beach; let’s use these centres of excellence, as well as Muizenberg’s know-how, as benchmarks to set the beach on a course for the ultimate goal, namely, Blue Flag status.

An holistic approach is required to tackle the alarming state of water quality in the bay, amongst other things. The residents and businesses of Fish Hoek are urged to get on board by familiarising themselves with Blue Flag status standards and demonstrating self-compliance by adhering to all the by-laws, as they relate to the beach and its users.

Finally, how about launching a Fish Hoek beach walk at full moon? Muizenberg has proved that its Moonlight Meander is a powerful marketing tool and community builder.

ALAN LINDNER

Poo on path not cool ON Saturday 11 February, some person with a medium- sized dog did not watch his dog, who deposited a large sticky mess in the middle of the path near Main Road. Soon after this, the Fish Hoek Pre-Primary School had a Big Walk with all their children and families! I wonder how that dog owner would have felt if his family had walked through the mess!

Please note that the Riverine Rovers, who look after the wetlands, had cleaned up every piece of dog poo we saw on the Friday and that we

do supply containers with bags for those people who forget to bring their own. Would all dog owners please make sure that they pick up after their dogs, and remember that it could have been your little grandchild that almost stepped into the mess on Saturday!

EVANNE ROTHWELL (SECRETARY RIVERINE ROVERS) Fish Hoek

You are all heroes

Am I missing something?

We received notification today from the Baden Powell Landfill site regarding the future cost of waste disposal.

Both business and domestic.

I can understand them trying to raise money for operating costs, but have they calculated the cost of cleaning the area on the sides of the roads between Muizenberg and Mitchells Plain for example.

I can guarantee that every small business will now simply dump next to the road.

This system was tried before and was a dismal failure and resulted in rubbish being dumped on the outskirts of the urban area. The description of what is allowed and the breakdown of cost is totally con-

ON Sunday 5 February, my family and I had friends over and we decided to order pizza for supper. I called St Elmo’s at 18:56 and ordered three large pizzas. At 19:50 my husband called to say that it has been almost an hour. While my husband was speaking to one of the staff, another staff member called me to say they had forgotten about our ticket.

My husband told the other staff member that if the pizza was not delivered in the next ten minutes, the order must be cancelled. My husband was then told by this staff member that my husband just wanted free food and the call was ended on the other side.

The person that my husband was speaking to was rude and unprofessional and I can assure this franchise that neither I nor my friends will be ordering any food from St Elmo’s Fish Hoek in the future.

KIM

fusing.

I quote “What is constituted as domestic waste is as follows: Defined as waste generated from household activities at residential-zoned properties includes household and garage waste but excludes kitchen waste, garden waste, builders rubble, and household hazardous waste.”

Am I missing something here?

What is left?

I think you should rethink this.

MAX RENNIE Cape Town

I WOULD like to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing people who stopped to help my daughter Ashleigh Bayman, when she was involved in a serious cycling accident on Black Hill, on the evening of Thursday 16 February.

My heartfelt thanks goes to the amazing staff of CMR. What a blessing to have you guys in our valley, selflessly serving our community. The professionalism, kindness and speed with which you reacted to my panic-stricken call mean more to our family than these few words can express. To the off-duty paramedic who lay in the road and held her head, putting his own life at risk to make sure she didn’t move until the paramedics could stabilise her spine, you are a true hero.

To the lady who kneeled beside her with a blanket to comfort her and keep her warm, to the gentleman who stopped and prayed with her, you touched Ash with your gentle words, your kindness meant so much to her. To the young woman with the long black hair who stopped and comforted me and explained what was being done to her

by the paramedics, I cannot express my gratitude enough. I didn’t get your names but please know your acts of kindness are very much appreciated.

To Dr Liz Brinkmann, who by God’s grace was on duty in the emergency ward when we arrived at the hospital and stayed with Ash long after her shift had ended to stitch her many wounds and comfort her with her warmth and kindness. Liz, you are amazing, I am so grateful you are back in our lives. To the staff at Constantiaberg, in the ER and in ward C. Your kindness went a long way in making a frightened young girl feel safe.

Ashleigh is on the mend and miraculously only suffered a fractured wrist and thumb.

Once again thank you all.

LAURA RIDGE Fish Hoek

Tuesday 28 February 2012

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THIN ICE: A group of skateboarders, who call themselves the Noordhoek Group, have submitted an appeal to Mayor Patricia de Lille to open certain roads to skateboarders at designated times of the day, so they won’t be breaking by-laws banning them from roads. They’re asking for permission to skate on Sapphire Way in Noordhaven, Silvermine Road, in Noordhoek and Red Hill in Simon’s Town. Pictured here are longboarders, Thomas Rushovich, Angus Burns and Michael McIver.

. What is happening here in Sun Valley? The water pipes are bursting and after they are repaired, they just burst again at the same place. It appears it needs an artisan and not someone who needs a job description. . Well, Pat H, sorry to inform you that the 1980s are just that – the “old days”. Everything has changed. Maybe in the 80s the calibre of people could afford to spend their money to clean the entire area if they liked. The place does not look like a slum cause of the calibre of people living there; it’s because the Navy does not take care of the buildings. Yes, we can cut the grass and splash on paint but that does not fix the state the premises were left in by the calibre of people who lived there maybe in the 80s. Maybe you should stay away from the slums – that is a roof over some families’ heads. . I grew up in Da Gama Park. It was always neat and tidy because we had visible Military Police stationed there. There were letters of warning sent to homes that were being neglected. There were rules and regulations to follow and abide by. Maybe the Navy “authorities” should be looking into the rules and take action. Cath . Why must I be subjected to the tirades of a bitter old crone? Pat H, stop using this paper to voice your hatred for the politics of the new SA – that’s if you’re honest enough to admit it. It’s nothing new, so get over it! Your bitterness might just give you an aneurism one of these days. . To the painter that saved the lady in Lakeside, you deserve an endless thank you. To the stupid man, leave your manners at the dirt bin. Or are you really dumb?

Just a thought . I am an unemployed mother of two and I am upset, because these days you are hired by institutions dependant on the way you pay your bills, not by your skills and knowledge. The economy is going to suffer greatly because young productive people are sitting at home. . My husband and I are ardent sport fans and are especially interested in rugby and cricket. We are both retired and we will be looking forward to reading Liam Moses’ sport columns regularly. We also want to wish Liam a happy and long stay with People’s Post. Good luck! Maz . The ANC is set on changing names but this will not change history. It will only take money away from the housing projects and the poor. Mrs Davids . Why do we pay R9 for a loaf of bread? I thought the government is regulating the prices/ Or are they regulating their salaries? . Budget speech – what a joke! Look at the fraud and corruption in the ANC provinces. Are you making up for all the Apartheid years? I’m in the wrong profession. . My sympathy goes out to teachers who work long hours, experience annual policy changes, have a bigger workload and whose job description has changed to nurse and social worker. Did your salary increase? . The government is changing road names and want input via Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp.

Watch out Constantia and Simon’s Town: You will soon be called Zuma Town, Malema Park or Mbeki Suburb! They are starting with Vanguard Drive. Send your opinion.

By the way . The reason shops worldwide use prices ending in 99c is a simple marketing ploy. Think about it next time you see it’s only R19 when in fact it’s closer to R20. Josh . If you know Mrs Peggy Juliet Booysen from Delft, please tell her I picked up her ID and bank card in Clicks. To collect, please provide me with the ID number to confirm and collect personally.

I can be contacted on 083 454 2245. . To the family of Branden Staalmeester: our deepest sympathies on the passing of this kind, gentle and wonderful child. May the Almighty strengthen you in this difficult time. From Branden’s friends and the Williams family. . Sorry to all the dedicated Vodacom staff who will see less of their families due to one impatient, arrogant client’s complaint. Don’t worry guys – your manager, if he has a backbone, should undo the situation. Keep smiling, its him that’s miserable. Patient client

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Energy saving lightbulbs have an environmental benefit because they cut your lighting cost by using less electricity and last up to eight times longer, resulting in a reduction in greenhouse gases. The small amount of mercury that energy saving lightbulbs contain is almost used up by the time the lightbulb is ready for disposal. So try not to break the lamp and dispose of CFLs at participating retailers.

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Tuesday 28 February 2012

Bike show revs up for good cause T HE annual Cape Town Bike Show was launched in December 2010 and has been a great success.

HOPE: MeyCom directors Andrew Briton (left) and Roshen Kajie, visited Luthando Mateta in the B2 Medical Ward at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on Monday 21 February.

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Boost for hospital upgrade THE Children’s Hospital Trust received a R25 000 donation yesterday from Meyer Communications towards their medical wards upgrade at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

Meyer Communications also donated R25 000 last year.

Andrew Briton says that MeyCom is honoured to be associated with the Trust and to be able to support this critical ward upgrade, where children with chronic illnesses and infectious diseases are treated.

The aim is to put together an outdoor exhibit of motorcycles along with displays from motorcycle manufacturers and suppliers.

This will also provide a great opportunity for the biking community to come together once again in aid of a charity as well as for members of the public to get up close and personal with these beautifully made machines.

Few people realise how much fundraising the biking community does in the Western Cape.

Bikers represent every walk of life, from bankers and managing directors to local doctors and school principals, yet popular media often misrepresents them.

Somewhat like the often misunderstood squatter camp inhabitants who are served by the deserving charity behind this event.

This year’s event – on Sunday 4 March – is being planned as an annual fundraising vehicle for Living Way – a part of Living Hope – which is strategically positioned adjacent to Masiphumelele Township on Kommetjie Road and is also within walking distance of Ocean View, two of their primary catchment areas. They work to provide opportunities for people to earn their way out of poverty, including preparing people for the world of work and developing entrepreneurs to make their dreams a reality.

Living Way is working to enable the underresourced to meet the market’s employment needs.

There will also be stalls offering a variety of motorcycle related items.

Alongside bikes and related items, there will be food and beverage stalls and a jumping castle and play area for the kids.

Join them on Sunday 4 March at the new venue, the Living Hope Campus (on Kom-

ROARING ENGINES: A taste of the bikes to see at the bike show on Sunday 4 March.

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Stormers lose captain to injury LIAM MOSES

THE Stormers will be forced to dip further into their youthful reserves over the next two months, after captain and incumbent openside flank Schalk Burger was ruled out for up to six weeks on Saturday.

Burger suffered damage to his mediate ligament during the team’s 13 point victory over the Hurricanes at Newlands, and his absence will rob the team of not only his leadership skills and experience, but also his high work rate, aggressive rucking and excellent distribution skills.

The Stormers have lacked a premier openside flank since the departure of Francois Louw to Bath in the off season, but it was believed that Burger would be able to excel in the position where he began his first-class career.

Siya Kolisi, a versatile and athletic young loose forward, supplanted Burger during the match, and he seems likely to fill the position next week when the Stormers take on the Sharks.

However, coach Alister Coetzee said he would consider all of his options for the position.

“In the pre-season games we had Siya (Kolisi) coming on at six and he actually didn’t do a bad job,” said Coetzee. But with the loose trio situation, we were playing our best loosies.

“We’ll be looking at our reserves.

There’s Rueben Johannes, and Nizaam Carr and Don Armandt.”

The inclusion of Kolisi in the starting line-up team, and either Johannes, Carr or Armandt on the substitutes bench will serve to further decrease the average age and experience level of the first team. The Stormers fielded four players aged 23 or younger (Nick Koster, Eben Etzebeth, Steven Kitshof and Gary van Aswegen) in their starting line-up, and the number grew to five when Kolisi took the place of his injured captain.

Coetzee was understandably happy with how the youngsters handled the increased physicality of Super Rugby.

“All youngsters, like I said previously, have the potential to play at this level. And again today it showed,” said Coetzee.

“Siya (Kolisi) is physically mature, Eben Etzebeth is physically mature, and Steven Kitshof, to play at this level.

“Our pack was outstanding today, and they have been under a lot of flak over the past couple of weeks and a lot of people had a lot to say.”

Although all five of the youngsters played with varying degrees of success, and brought a necessary youthful vigor to the side, it could be argued that Burger’s loss will damage the delicate balance between youth and experience that sets the champions apart from the also-rans. Whoever replaces the hard man of the Stormers loose trio in his absence, be it Kolisi, Johannes, Carr or Armandt, will be thrust into the inferno that is Super

INJURED: Stormers Captain and Springbok flank Schalk Burger grimaces in pain as he is tackled by two Hurricanes players. Burger injured his medial ligament in the game and could be out for as many as six weeks.

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Rugby, and either be forged into a steely competitor or melt into obscurity.

A surfer’s obsession LIAM MOSES

FOR Paul Botha, surfing is more of an obsession than a passion, proximity to the ocean is more of a necessity than a desire, and going to the beach has become not only his hobby but also part of his profession.

The 63-year-old Kommetjie resident, who writes the fortnightly “View from the Beach” column for People’s Post, has been taking part in water sports since he was seven and surfing for over 50 years.

Botha first became involved in water sports when he moved to Fish Hoek in 1955 and took part in several sports as a child, but he says that he found his life’s true passion a few years later when he rode his first wave in False Bay. “As a youngster I grew up in Fish Hoek, so I have grown up in this valley. I have basically spent my whole life here and I loved the water then, as a child,” said Botha.

“It was prior to the shark problems that we have now. So we could swim across Fish Hoek bay, we could swim out to the boats.

“As soon as I started riding waves - that became my passion. And from then on my school results went down-hill, my other sports involvement went down-hill, and basically surfing became my lifestyle. But it still took me twenty years before I found a way to make a living from it.”

Botha found the solution to combining his passion and profession in 1979 when he ran his first surfing contest. And he became a full-time professional in 1986, when he quit his job in the computer industry and started surfing events company called “Surf About Water Sports Promoters”.

He has made his living from surfing and other water sports ever since.

Botha has started and are running more than 350 surfing events in South Africa and other countries, including the Gunston 500, its succes-

sor the Billabong Pro, Red Bull Big Wave Africa and the Spur Steak Ranch Surf About.

These days, Botha no longer runs surfing events and only acts as a promoter. However, he says that he still surfs when conditions are good.

“I only surf when the waves are good - which is not right.

One should surf when it’s not so good as well, so that you stay in tune and when it’s good you can surf better,” said Botha.

“But I probably surf 100 to 120 times a year. It’s about twice or three times a week.

“It’s not like the old days when I would surf two or three times a day SURF’S UP: Paul Botha, who writes the fortnightly and cut everything “View from the Beach” column for the People’s Post, to go surfing.” says surfing is his life.

Photo: Liam Moses The View from the Beach column in the People’s there have just been big waves.

Post owes its name to the fact that “Everything that goes on around since he made surfing events his pro- the beach and wave riding fraternity fession, Botha has spent more time in the far south.” viewing surfing events from the The next instalment of “View from beach than taking part in them. the Beach” will be printed in next Botha says that the column will let week’s issue of People’s Post. readers know what he thinks, and what goes on behind the scenes in surfing. “It gives you an idea about what’s going on behind the surfing scenario. I write about results, but also about who the people are and where they come from,” said Botha.

“With “View from the Beach”, you can expect to hear about everything that has to do with the beach. Whether there are events on or whether

CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Chantal Steer was chosen by the Stormers Supporters Club to hand the players their jerseys at the eighth annual Kick-Off party. Here she can be seen with Springbok centre Juan de Jongh. Each year the Stormers Super Rugby squad is introduced to the public at the event.

This time around it was hosted at the Barnyard Theatre in Tyger Valley.

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Become one with nature THE Meridian Hiking Club invites you to pack in your hiking shoes and join them on a host of walks in coming weeks. .On Wednesday 29 February, join Sam for some beer, food and a walk at the Community Chest Carnival.

Contact him from 18:30 on 082 498 0361. .On Sunday 11 March, the Orange Kloof Disa Hike will be explored. There are many routes to choose from and the group’s will be weather-dependent.

Email Karen on karen.watkins1@gmail.com or check www.meridian.org.za/calendar. .On Sunday 11 March, enjoy a hike at Bains Kloof’s Down Witte

River at 08:00. Remember your money for a permit. For more information contact Sam on 082 498 0361. . A sunset hike at Devil’s Peak is planned for Wednesday 14 March at 16:00. Bring a torch, snacks and sundowners. Contact Colin Blake on 082 532 3124. . You are invited to explore Elsies Peak on Sunday 18 March. This walk is not suitable for the unfit, and involves a couple of hours of hiking in the morning. For more information contact Victoria Wilson on 082 295 4451 or Willsome434@gmail.com.

Visitors pay R15.

Visit www.meridian.org.za.

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Tuesday 28 February 2012

‘Ice queen’ sets sights on Korea A FISH HOEK resident has been selected to represent South Africa at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship next month.

Nadine Sheffield, 29, is one of only 20 women who will travel to Seoul, Korea, to take part in the tournament which runs from Saturday 10 March, to Friday 16 March.

Sheffield has been playing ice hockey since 2007 and says she loves the sport because of the unique sensation of ice skating and the speed at which everything happens during a game.

“This is the fastest moving sport in the world, the adrenaline pumping through your body, the exhilaration of having to think fast and make decisions in split seconds, being able to move fast and smoothly on the ice and to have the most amazing feeling when you and your team score goals,” said Sheffield.

“Nothing can compare to this sport. I have played many sports in my life and the accomplishment and feeling when you play ice hockey is like no other I’ve ever had. To have the support of a team of people who are goal driven and want the same result is fantastic.”

This accounts administrator plays both forward and defence for South Africa and her local club, which trains and plays at the Ice Station ice-rink at the Grandwest Casino.

Sheffield usually practices about three or four times a week for approximately two hours per training session, but she has been involved in several training camps this year with the rest of the South African team.

The training sessions have taken place in Cape Town and at the Kollonade Ice Arena in Pretoria, and have involved specialist coaches focusing on power

HOCKEY STAR: Fish Hoek resident, Nadine Sheffield, is one of 20 women who will represent South Africa at the Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships in Korea next month.

Photo: Supplied skating and perfecting puck control to help skaters to the next level.

South Africa is currently in the second division of the tournament and they have been pooled with Belgium, Korea, Iceland, Poland and Spain in group B. The women head off to Korea a few days ahead of the World Championships and aim to win all their games in order to advance to Division I in 2013 when they get to compete against the World’s elite ice hockey teams.

INSIDE VIEW: A hot air balloon taking off at Namibia’s highest mountain range, Brandberg. Photos: Madeleen Munting

Deadline looming for Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon RUNNERS have only two weeks left to enter the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon.

The marathon takes place on Saturday 7 April, and around 5 000 entries have already been received.

According to the organisers, there is every indication that this year will at-

tract a field in excess of 8 000.

Online entries close on Wednesday 7 March, and those runners posting their entries must make sure they are mailed by 29 February, to ensure they reach the race office by deadline.

Cape Town runners without access to the online entry facility can drop off

their entries at the race office in Claremont.

No late entries will be taken after the cut-off date. There are still a few qualifying marathons countrywide and runners still needing to compete in one can visit the event’s website for a full list of these.

All substitutions, upgrades, downgrades and seeding changes must be done by 7 March and detailed instructions are available on the website www.twooceansmarathon.org.za.

Runners will not be able to make any changes after the cut-off date or at the Expo.

For further information contact the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Race Office on (021) 657 5159.

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