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Stabbing suspect denied bail TERESA FISCHER
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HE man accused of the attempted murder of a Muizenberg woman was denied bail in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He will remain in custody at Pollsmoor until 27 March, pending further investigation. The daughter of the victim, whose throat was slit in the attack, says if bail had been granted she would have lived in terror for her mother every day. Avelyn Born was working at the Beach Lodge at Surfer’s Corner when the incident occurred last Wednesday. (“Woman’s throat slit
at backpackers”, People’s Post, 24 January) She survived and is making what her daughter, Elektra (27), says is a miraculous recovery. Elektra explains there was major damage to the cartilage in her mother’s neck. The knife nicked her thyroid and damaged her larynx. “He strangled her first. She thought she was going to die and said a prayer... then she passed out.” “Some time later she woke up and wasn’t aware her throat had been slit. She picked up the phone and dialled the Mountain Men, but then realised she couldn’t speak,” says Elektra, adding her mother hadn’t noticed the blood.
“She left the office and went down the back fire escape, where she banged on the back door of the Gaslight Cafe. She collapsed as they came to her aid,” she adds. Elektra fears that the attack could have led to her mother’s death. On the day, Elektra was working a double shift and her cellphone was locked away. By coincidence, she went to fetch something from her locker when she heard it ringing. It was the hospital, asking her consent for a tracheotomy to help her mother to breathe. “We are very close; it has always been just the two of us,” says Elektra. Her hands shake as she re-
members. The following day, her mother was able to give a handwritten statement to the investigating officer. She could identify her assailant and police made an arrest the same day. “Her injury is very serious, but her strength and resilience are astounding. My mom is spiritual.” Elektra heard her mother’s voice for the first time on the Tuesday after the incident. “She said ‘my childy’,” said Elektra. Avelyn was discharged on Thursday.“She’s my hero, she’s so strong,” says Elektra, adding that emotional and psychological healing would follow. “Her faith is very strong and this
has affirmed it,” she adds. Elektra says: “My sincerest and deepest heartfelt thanks go out to the emergency response personnel of ER24, especially Maxine, all the doctors and nursing staff of Groote Schuur Hospital, and to the Gaslight Cafe staff, who surrounded my mother with compassion in her critical time of need. Lastly, my undying gratitude to all my friends, family and colleagues, for their constant and unwavering love, understanding and support during this time.” Elektra adds: “My mom is so precious to me; I would do anything for her. My heart also goes out to his (the suspect’s) family. One can’t forget there are others involved. It is heartbreaking.”
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SOMETHING IN THE WATER: Fish Hoek High School matrics made the school immensely proud because of individual achievements in their subjects. These are – Mathematics (optional): Lau rence Davies (third) ; Physical Science: Aaron Ruffels (fourth) and Chay Stockdale (seventh); Tourism: Greg Hawthorne and Nicole Croome (joint eighth); Geography: Aaron Ruffels (eighth); Engineering Graphics and Design: Aaron Ruffels (seventh); Electrical Technology: Chay Stockdale (second), Stefan Wahl (third), Keryn Seffert (fourth), Jared Dobbin (sixth), Roelof Schaaf (tenth). Chinese Alevel: Peter Yan (third). Pictured are (from left): Nicole Croome, Batia Efrat, Kirstyn Botha, Candice Matthee, Paige McFarlane, Stefan Wahl, Sean Stacey, Keryn Seffert, Courtney MacDonald, Jared Dobbin, Laurence Davies, Chay Stockdale, Amber GatleyDewing, Caitlin Spring and Aaron Ruffels who achieved 9 As! Photo: Supplied
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Fish Hoek: La Leche League is an international breastfeeding support group for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. Their website www.llli.org has a wealth of information on breastfeeding. The Fish Hoek group meets once a month at 14:30. Contact Tammy (021) 782 9240 or Carol (021) 785 3003 for directions and details. Simon’s Town: The Homemade Shoppe morning market will be held in the old library hall, opposite the Simon’s Town Police Station, from 09:00 to noon. Cakes, food and crafts on sale. Contact Susan 073 213 8887 or (021) 783 2244. Muizenberg: Free health talks at 10:00 at the Kitch Kombuis in Palmer Road. The topic is: “Dental health – more than just an aesthetical question.” Speaker is German homeopath Moumina Wagner. For further information contact: wagner.moumina@gmail.com or phone: 074 139 1491 or (021) 709 0738 or email: kitchkombuis@gmail.com
Thursday 9 February Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Valley Historical Association will hold its 34th Annual General Meeting in the Library Hall of the library at 18:00. Alderman Felicity Purchase will speak on “The importance of Historical Societies in Small Towns”. Organisers say this will be an important meeting and all members are urged to attend. All are welcome, for further information phone Mieke at (021) 782 5864.
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SHOUT LOUDER: The Hout Bay Residents’ Association were scheduled to meet with a senior advocate in the late afternoon of Monday 30 January (yesterday), to gain legal advice re garding the proposed double storey building and toll plaza for Chapman’s Peak Drive. Len Swimmer, chairperson of the Association, says they will then decide whether to obtain an urgent court interdict to halt construction. During the week, preparations began to move building equipment onto the site. Transport MEC, Robin Carlisle, said construction was to start on the road reserve at this stage, and not on Table Mountain National Park land. This picture was taken during a protest on Sunday 22 January. Photo: Tyree Shannon
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FIRE BUSTERS: Helicopters scoop up water to quench a fire, which broke out on top of Red Hill on Friday afternoon. Archie Ford of Glencairn says he saw three helicopters. Ford adds he counted about six fire engines. He adds that fire fighters responded very quickly in windy conditions to prevent the fire threatening Scarborough. Jonathan Lee also took pictures of the billowing smoke, which could be seen from Simon’s Town. Lee says fire fighters quickly gained control of the blaze. (See more readers’ photos in the photo galleries on www.peoplespost.co.za) Photo: Ralph Higgo
Johnstone takes trip down memory lane TERESA FISCHER
“FAMILY counts a lot,” explains Frank Johnstone, the first manager of the Fish Hoek City Improvement District, who is moving to Johannesburg after 25 years in Fish Hoek. “It’s a big move going from a holiday resort to Joburg,” says Johnstone. He says that their children feel the couple is “getting a little bit long in the tooth” and would like them to be closer. Born in 1933, Johnstone still has a spring in his step, despite rugby injuries to his knees. A familiar figure in town, one of his habits was to walk the streets alone in the middle of the night. His hands-on approach made Fish Hoek a much safer place. Johnstone made time to chat to People’s Post, although he still had some last minute matters to attend to. “My youngsters roll their eyes when I tell them stories of my younger days,” he says, adding he doesn’t think they even believe him. Growing up in Selukwe (now called Shu-
rugwi), in Zimbabwe, the hour, about 10c in tofamily lived in the bush. day’s terms. “I comHe had to climb a steep plained to the mine manhill and cross a river on ager about child lahis way to the bus stop. bour,” he chuckles, “My grandmother used to adding that you had to insist I take my shoes off. make the best of what She used to say ‘wear you got. your feet out before your With persistence, he shoes’.” fulfilled his dream of Johnstone left school at joining the merchant na16 when the family ran vy, sailing on mail ships out of money. He joined between Europe and the mines as an apprenCape Town. Johnstone tice fitter and turner. He was aboard the last passays it was a choice besenger ship to go tween that and becoming through the Suez Canal. a motor mechanic. “I FAREWELL FRANK: Frank Johnstone In 1983 he moved to wasn't too sure what a fit- and his wife Denise wave goodbye to Queenstown with his ter and turner was, and I Fish Hoek, but promise to visit.Photo: family, and in ’86 moved thought being a mechanic Teresa Fischer to Fish Hoek, where he involved a lot of grease. soon joined the Chamber Little did I know there is actually much more of Commerce. At the time the town had its grease in fitting and turning. I was so covered own municipality and mayor. When the CID in coal dust and grease that it took two baths was formed, it was the second in Cape Town, to get clean,” he remembers. beaten by two weeks by Wynberg. His first salary was 11 pence farthing an He has now handed the reigns to Hennie
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City apology for rates clearance gremlins THE City of Cape Town has apologised to residents for delays in the issuing of rates clearance certificates, which in turn has delayed registration of property transfers. On Monday 28 November, the City implemented a new system for the processing of, among other things, rates clearance applications. The new system will ultimately ensure that applications are handled more efficiently. However, there were teething troubles, with technical problems on the City’s side with the vending systems used by the attorneys for electronic rates clearances. Staff have been working overtime to resolve the matter and to deal with the backlog. Since implementation of the new system, more than 5 300 rates clearance applications have been received, and 4 200 have already been processed. The City receives more than 200 rates clearance applications per day. It said most of the backlog will be eradicated within the next two weeks.
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Musical concoctions TERESA FISCHER
MUSIC lovers packed into Olympia Cafe in Kalk Bay on Wednesday to see guitar legend Steve Newman play with new and old friends Tony Cox, Greg Georgiades and Errol Dyers. For the uninitiated, Newman created the famous band Tananas in the early ’80s. The Aquarian Quartet consisting of Newman, Tony Cox, Greg Georgiades and Syd Kitchen (who died last year), was so named because the band’s members are all Aquarians. The gathering was in fact a celebration of Newman’s sixtieth birthday; Cox having had his birthday the previous day. Swarthy Newman presided over a mixed line-up, that included longhaired harmonica player Mark Maingard, wearing a flowing tiedye top and beads. “Now that’s what we used to call a hippie”, someone in the audience remarked.
MUSOS: Trumpet player, Ross Eustis from Seattle, with Errol Dyers paused during their philosophical discussion on music and travelling to smile for a picture. Photo: Teresa Fischer
ACOUSTIC LEGENDS: Steve New man and Tony Cox in action at the Olympia Cafe. Photo: Wayne Webster
Another moustached musician turned a beer bottle into a harmonica. A ukelele, trumpet and some instruments that remain unidentified, all made an appearance – some in improvised performances that thrilled the audience, who gave the musicians a standing ovation. I wondered whether anyone else
found themselves transported to an olive grove, somewhere in the Mediterranean, where the sound of hooves breaks the silence of a hot, lazy afternoon, and a handsome stranger comes galloping towards them... Go to www.peoplespost.co.za to watch a video clip of Newman and Cox.
NEVER GIVE UP: Ocean View High School held their awards ceremony on Tuesday 24 January. Pictured here is Antonio Gambino who achieved two distinctions, which include 87% for Mathematics. He was the top academic achiever on the night and the top in five sub jects. His favourite quote is, “If you have a setback, don’t step back, but make a comeback!” He says growing up he was hyperactive and behaved badly. His mother used to worry about what would become of him. With plenty of persistence, he achieved success. He will be studying for a BSC in maths and living at UCT this year. Photo: Supplied
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OCEAN View police have arrested two men aged between 30 and 37 years old for allegedly assaulting an ex-police official in Uiltjie Court, Ocean View, on Friday 27 January. Rory Petzer worked at Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town police stations, leaving the force about a year ago. Ocean View police spokesperson Warrant Officer Nkosikho Mzuku says an argument broke out and the men hit Petzer over the head with hockey sticks. He was taken to False Bay Hospital and later transferred to intensive care at Groote Schuur Hospital.
Warrant Officer Peter Middleton of Fish Hoek Police Station says Petzer was a “really nice guy” and the violence was “absolutely unnecessary”. He says Petzer is in a drug-induced coma. Two men appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court yesterday, charged with attempted murder and theft. . Ocean View police have arrested a 22-year-old man who had been on the run since December. During this time five cellphones were reported stolen and he was identified as a potential suspect. Police finally arrested him in Ocean View on Thursday 26 January. He was charged with stealing cellphones with an estimated value of more than
R10 000. . Fish Hoek spokesperson Warrant Officer Peter Middleton reports that a Fish Hoek Police Station detective has been arrested for fraud, together with a co-accused. The detective is scheduled to appear in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for his bail hearing. . On Saturday 28 January, Simon’s Town police received information about a bakkie loading goods at Gleincairn Heights. Constable Alfred Mputla responded quickly and spotted the vehicle leaving Gleincairn Heights. He chased the vehicle to Masiphumelele. Packets of cement and a carpet were found on the bakkie. Four men, between the ages of 26 and 31, were arrest-
ed and charged with possession of stolen goods, They were due to appear in the Simon’s Town Magistrate court yesterday. . Simon’s Town Police also seized dagga with a street value of R1 000 at 23:30 on Wednesday 18 January. They received an anonymous call about illegal activity at a house in Alfred Lane. The house was searched by Constable Gershaun Baatjies, Constable Betty Moremi and Constable Mbukeni Phiri and dagga was found inside. Five suspects between the ages of 25 and 39 were arrested They appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on 20 January on charges of possession of dagga.
Solar flare a “let down” HANRIE BOSCH
FOLLOWING last week’s solar flares, some experts have warned that radio communictaion could be impacted and that this could be the beginning of more sinister events. On Tuesday 24 January, some residents waited in anticipation for the beginning of the 2012 Mayan doomsday prophecy to be fulfilled, while others were blissfully unaware of all the fuss. Some media reports claimed that the South African National Space agency had been swamped with calls inquiring about the fate of the planet, whilst others wanted to know whether or not it would be safe to go outside. People’s Post took to the streets to find out what Capetonians have to say about solar flares and the 2012 Mayan prophecy.
JUST ANOTHER DAY: Michael Martins from Hout Bay was completely unaware of the fuss over the solar flares. “I was not aware of it at all, and I don't believe in all of this end oftheworld talk.”
CLUEDUP: Nadia Jansen from Retreat says that she was aware of the solar flares as someone sent her an email: “They said one should stay out of the sun from 14:00 to 16:00.” As for the May ans, Jansen says that “I don't be lieve in it.”
UNFAZED: Allen Galvin from Kirst enhof says he does not believe in the Mayan prediction of the world coming to an end and was not real ly aware of the solar flares. “I did hear something on the TV but did not really care about it.” Photos: Hanrie Bosch
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Glamour at the races THE 35th J&B Met took place at Kenilworth racecourse on Saturday 28 January. More than 50 000 spectators attended the event, adorned in their finest outfits for one of the social highlights of the year.
GOING GREEN: Making a statement in green.
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS: Just some of the exotic head gear on display at the Met. Photos: Clifford Wyeth
YELLOW FEVER: This couple chose to blend in by dressing in the J&B colours.
Miss Mardi Gras crowned THE annual Mardi Gras brought Wynberg’s William Herbert sportsground alive over the weekend. For the second year, People’s Post is the proud print media partner of the Mardi Gras which is hosted by the Cape District Football Association (CDFA). For three days, the Mardi Gras treated people to live entertainment, fun rides, a fun run/walk and food and drinks from a variety of stalls. Superstars Jody Williams and Karen Kortjé wowed on Saturday, with the highlight on Friday being the popular Miss Mardi Gras during which 12 finalists competed to take the coveted title of Mardi Gras Queen. The crowd went wild after Marche Martin was crowned Miss Mardi Gras, with Imogen Smit chosen as first princess and Sarahleigh Barber second princess. The judges were People’s Post editor Feroza MillerIsaacs, Baxter Theatre Marketing Manager Fahiem Stellenboom and Maritha Williams of the Cape District Facility Management Committee. The Mardi Gras continues on Friday 3 February, from 16:00 to 01:00 and Saturday 4 February, from noon to midnight.On Friday, it will be the battle of the boy and girl bands with R10 000 prize money. On Saturday, Oscar Petersen, Monox, Ladyliscious, The Rockets and Salome will entertain.Drifting continues on both days and Come and Play is on Saturday, from noon to 17:00. • The Mardi Gras was revived in 2006 after a 15-year absence and is a fundraiser for CDFA’s member clubs.Entry is free for children under 12 and pensioners. For more information contact Anwar Hassan on 082 825 3375 or Rashid Cloete on 083 448 0325.
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ROYALTY: Miss Mardi Gras Queen Marche Martin, first princess Imogen Smit and sec ond princess Sarahleigh Barber strike a pose.
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DRIVING SEAT: Roshana Johnson (23) and Ra eff John Johnson (9) of Muizenberg in a bump er car.
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OVERJOYED: Supporters express their hapi ness at the crowning of Miss Mardi Gras.
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REVVING: Samantha Dawson from Steenberg and Akeela Williams from Summergreens were drift squad girls at the event.Photos: Rashied Isaacs
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Sidesplitting fun in Fish Hoek THE Comedy in the Valley series is back! The year kicks off with Barry Hilton and Mike King – from New Zealand – on stage in a sidesplitting, no-holds barred comedy show at Fish Hoek High School on 11 February at 19:00. Barry Hilton’s unrehearsed performances, quick wit, animated physical antics and hilarious facial expressions leave audiences gasping for air. Hilton has performed around the world. He is as well-known for his humorous TV adverts and the well-received movie Finding Lenny, as he is for his hilarious stand-up comedy. On stage with South Africa’s best-loved “cousin” and comedian is Mike King, from
New Zealand. Known for his entertaining, candid and thought-provoking brand of comedy, King is one of New Zealand’s most popular comedians. He has performed at more international festivals than any other comedian from his country. A familiar face on New Zealand television, he has hosted numerous comedy series and specials. The series is proudly supported by People’s Post as print media sponsor and all proceeds will be donated to Shark Spotters. Tickets are R100 pre-booked or R120 at the door. Bookings: Call 078 174 4244. email sharkspotters@gmail.com or go to AP Jones,Main Road, Fish Hoek .
Tuesday 31 January 2012 DETAINED: Twentysix years ago, John Hughes wrote the film script for the mov ie The Breakfast Club, which still ap pears in many “top 10 best ever movies” lists. Countless stage adaptations have been produced. Five high school stu dents, with nothing in common, are forced to spend nine hours together while in detention in the school library. Inevitable verbal, emotional and physi cal sparring ensues. The underlying themes are still relevant: peer pressure and isolation, the communication gap between parents and their children, drugs and romance. A stage adaptation, directed by Raymond Rudolf, is coming to the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg. Pictured here are from the back, Ray mond Rudolph, Alastair Duff, Samantha Jane Tunnah, Dean Howarth, Wayne Ronne, Anton Schafer and Kelly Kowal ski. It opens on Friday 10 February.
Monthly concerts at the Labia HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Barry Hilton and Mike King take each other on in the Comedy in the Valley Series on 11 February. Image: Supplied
CASA Labia Cultural Centre in Muizenberg is thrilled to announce a collaboration with the Lindbergh Arts Foundation that will see the continued hosting of monthly concerts at this resplendent venue on the False Bay coastline. Not only will the concert-goer be treated to the regular monthly morning concert series at Casa Labia, but the collaboration will also include spectacular
evening concerts arranged by the wellknown and highly-regarded George Hill. Organisers say the first of the morning concerts was successfully staged in the gloriously refurbished Casa Labia ballroom in early January, when American pianist Lori Sims. For details on the upcoming concerts, contact the Casa Labiaoffice on (021) 788 6068 or email info@casalabia.co.za
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Cyclists show no respect I FULLY support Mark Kleinschmidt’s plea to respect all road users (“Write to us”, People’s Post, 24 January). Unfortunately, he does not stress the fact that cyclists are also required to obey road laws. Sadly, records show that a fair proportion of cyclist accidents are caused by the cyclist ignoring the law. To illustrate: on Thursday 26 January at ap-
proximately 7:00 my wife and I made to cross Lansdowne Road at Second Avenue under the (supposed) protection of the pedestrian green light, when a cyclist came full speed down Lansdowne Road, forcing us to jump out of his way, and showing no regard for the red light against him. After all, pedestrians are also road users! HENRY EDWARDS Claremont
Let’s enjoy a safe ride LIKE most responsible South Africans, I am very concerned about the carnage on our roads. Being a keen motorcyclist, I have noticed that many scooter riders and motorcyclists become road accident statistics because they have not had the correct training to ride their scooter or motorcycle in a safe manner. Secondly, they put themselves in danger because they have little or no traffic and road safety riding skills. Thirdly, there is no motorcycle riding school in this region that specializes in training beginner and novice riders. In an effort to promote “safe” riding within
the motorcycling community I have now established a motorcycle and scooter riding academy in the Southern Suburbs. This is aimed at beginner and novice riders and includes learner licence training, traffic and road safety etc. I have done the required courses as specified by the SA Road Traffic Act and the Cape Town Traffic Department and am a registered motorcycle instructor. This is very much a business that is aimed at the southern suburbs. Thank you, ANDY RICE Scootatuta Riding Academy
Cyclists must respect others WE are often told to be careful of cyclists, but they are often the law breakers. Huge sums have been spent by Cape Town City Council putting cycling tracks all over but they are not used. I live in Rosebank and travel along Liesbeeck Parkway to work each day. Every day, some cyclist weaves in and out of the traffic at peak hour. There is a cycle track from Alma Road through to Station Road, Observatory, but how often is it
used? A route that I also use regularly is that over Ou Kaapse Weg and there too cyclists come down towards Constantia two and three abreast sometimes – taking the last bend on the wrong side of the road and we motorists have to get out of the way. A couple of Sundays ago, between 07:00 and 07:30 I was driving along Belmont Road, Rondebosch, towards the Main Road. I had three cyclists riding abreast in front
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of me and hooted (asking them to give way). My hoot was ignored and they continue riding this way over the bridge and down towards Main Road. If I had knocked into them I would have been to blame. Cyclists are also often seen riding abreast from Fish Hoek to Simonstown. It doesn’t matter what time of the day or night it is, they too need to respect other road users. PAT CARSTENS Rosebank
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Common cause FORTY people were arrested at the weekend after staging an illegal protest at Rondebosch Common which called on government to address issues relating to “land, jobs and housing”. In the aftermath, the City of Cape Town and police find themselves taking flack for allegedly acting “too harshly” against the small group of protesters which police outnumbered and sprayed with blue dye to have them disperse. Organisers believed to be supported by the SA Council of Churches, Cosatu and the SA NGO Coalition are intent on lodging a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission, and with another protest planned for Saturday, the pressure continues. In 2008 the City’s housing backlog stood at approximately 300 000 registered applicants, but the City estimated that in reality, about 400 000 houses were needed. With figures this high is it a surprise that the electorate, living in backyards and informal settlements, would want luscious public open spaces in more affluent areas? The facts speak: The basic need of housing is not met for so many; the gathering was illegal. That said, was the extent of action taken by the police justified? How feasible is the idea of converting public open spaces in more affluent areas into houses for the poor; especially when coming up against a site of heritage and ecological value, such as the Common? And what will the building of low-cost housing mean for existing residents and ratepayers who provide the City with a fair portion of its annual budget? In the context of our turbulent political history, do such demands even deserve a serious hearing in post-apartheid SA? Housing is a basic right, guaranteed by the Constitution. Power lies in hands of the people, this is a cornerstone of democracy. The will of the people should always govern.
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Careless drivers ruin lives I AM Gabrielle Bouwer’s older brother. Gabrielle is the 19-year-old girl who was killed by a minibus taxi, on the corner of 17th Avenue and Kommetjie Road in Fish Hoek, on Wednesday 19 August 2009. It was the worst day of my life; I will never forget it. Gaby, as we called her, was my dearest little sister. She
and I were very close, although I was five years older. I miss her every day, it really broke my heart when she was killed. Something drastic has to be done about the taxis, and other careless drivers. People who disobey the rules of the road are murderers, because their actions lead to the deaths of others like my
little sister. If the taxi driver who killed my sister had obeyed the rules of the road, Gaby would still be alive today. It’s only my faith in God that has seen me through my grief. I really do not want other people to suffer the same pain and sorrow. JONATHAN BOUWER Silverglades
Moodley’s load of hogwash I WAS both bemused and astonished at convicted killer Donovan Moodley’s audacious motion for a retrial, and his startling allegations made against top South African sleuth detective Piet Byleveld. He alleges Byleveld recreated the alleged murder scene and fabricated incriminating evidence, which resulted in Moodley being sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and murder, and 10 years for extortion. Moodley’s application to the Johannesburg High Court is preposterous, and this cunning killer has taken seven years to hatch
his latest evil scheme, claiming that his incarceration was “unfair, unjust and dishonest” – for him to languish in prison for a crime that he did not commit! What a load of hogwash! Whose sympathy is Moodley attempting to obtain? My perception is that Moodley has jumped on to the “go easy on convicted criminals” bandwagon, along with convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik and former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi, the latter two gentlemen receiving “judicial lenience” through their alleged medical condition. Does Moodley seriously
believe he can pull the wool over the judiciary’s eyes? It will be a catastrophic travesty of justice if the new developments in the tragic Leigh Matthews murder leads to Moodley being acquitted – heaven forbid! I shudder to think of the consequences. But then, nothing is impossible in the South African criminal justice system if you have the finances to hire top legal minds. Perhaps Moodley only needs to take a shower for all the incriminating evidence to be washed away. MARK KLEINSCHMIDT Kenwyn
. Contrary to Bruce Anderson’s comment: “...but you take your chances if you walk in the Village (Muizenberg)...” (‘Woman’s throat slit at backpackers’, 24 January) I and others walk in the Village all the time, day and night. It is friendly, very community oriented and seldom threatening. I feel as safe here as anywhere else in False Bay. The Village is a wonderful place to live with great restaurants, a beauty salon, art galleries, jewellery studios and a film company as well as live music and fabulous yoga and dance studios. As for the people here, well, we are a caring, friendly bunch, both young and old. Visit Palmer
Road and see for yourself. Robyn Wainwright, long-time resident . The photo of Bafana looking at his injured hand filled me with great sadness. When will humans stop persecuting these gentle animals? . There is another way to protect baboons. Take a number of females from other troops and drop them all off at a suitable location, out of harm’s way. Regards, Paul . Baboon found dead in flats? Well, if you see the calibre of people dwelling in the Da Gama Park flats at the moment it becomes all too clear that the poor baboon’s death is of a somewhat suspicious nature. Typical! . The most probable reason that there are no Christ-
mas lights any more is that those who rule the waves now are in the Navy just to have a job and do not have the passion for a well run Navy as we did in the so-called dreadful past. It did make all the difference to see festive lights on the ships and other naval establishments. Gone are those good old days. Pat H Thumbs up . I would like to comment about the new restaurant which opened in Muizenberg. Cafe de Metro: your food and coffee is good! . Excellent, professional and prompt attention was given by the Garden Touch Garden Services to a problematical irrigation fault. Well done to Lindsey and John. AF, Fish Hoek
Mankind is prone to lawlessness I WOULD like to comment on what Jason Bosh wrote (Peoples Post, 24 January). It is easy to quote verses from the Q’uran or any other revealed scripture out of context. There was sometimes violent opposition to the message of the prophets who came before Muhammad. Similarly, in the time of Muhammad, the idolaters and
pagans waged war against him and he was given permission to fight back, and that is the reason for those verses that were revealed to him. Thus the monotheistic belief of the Prophets were established through the help of God against massive opposition. It is worthy to note that the two world wars that killed millions had nothing to do
with religion but the immorality of mankind themselves. The revelations that were sent down were essentially to correct immorality and establish order for mankind is prone to lawlessness and corruption. Isn’t that evident in the world today? SHAFIQ JACOBS Salt River
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HE first month of 2012 is already over and the local wave-riding community has enjoyed a fantastic start to the year with a virtually uninterrupted run of surf since Xmas. The “swell factory” in the Roaring Forties has pumped waves of all sizes on to both coasts of the Far South, keeping smiles on the faces of everyone from beginners to the big-wave brigade. This has been mirrored on the international scene with huge waves in Hawaii and along the US West Coast, where a number of Far South chargers have been chasing the “Endless Winter’’. And also in as far-flung regions as China, where Hout Bay’s Royden Bryson and the rest of the SA surfing team sampled excellent waves on Hainan Island. The world’s most populous nation hosted its first major international surfing tournament earlier this month. While Sarah Baum from Durban and the five-strong SA Tag team picked up medals in the ISA event, Bryson’s exciting surfing cut a swathe through the international field in the ASP event and he finished runner-up in the R600 000 contest. A surfing event with a difference was held at Llandudno recently when the RVCA Rolling Retro event went down in ideal one metre waves, sunshine and heaps of laughter and fun. Using “retro’’ surfboards from the 1970s and ‘80s, participants attempted manoeuvres not normally seen in the lineup, much to the hilarity of the massed spectators on the beach. See a gallery of images on the mayhem that ensued at www.zigzag.co.za/multimedia/galleries/8587/Rolling-Retro This past weekend saw trials run to select WP surfing teams for national championships later this year. The WP Longboard Club enjoyed great glassy waves at Witsands in the first of three trials for the team which will compete at Victoria Bay at the end of April. Meanwhile, WP Surfing, the controlling body for the sport on the Peninsula, ran the first trial for the provincial Grommets team, which is made up of surfers ranging in age from U8 (born in 2004 or later) to U16 for both boys and girls. These contests present the perfect entry-level opportunity for youngsters to test their skills against their peers. See www.wpsurfing.co.za for more details. The Far South is blessed with a diverse
RIDING IT: Royden Bryson throws a roostertail of spray on a wave in China on his way to second place in the Hainan Classic. assortment of folk producing robust debate ranging from love/hate relationships with dogs, sharks, baboons and a myriad of other topics. However, the latest furore arising from so-called “rockpiling’’ at the Kom is surely one of the most bizarre and must have sane people scratching their heads in amazement. Is this the thin edge of the wedge and will the authorities next ban sandcastle-building as life-threatening and disturbing the micro-organisms that live in the sand? Or maybe prosecute those stepping on kelp (slippery and squashing the bugs that live in it), or even mountain biking (the cost of casavacs and disturbing rocks). And will all sports eventually have to take place on artificial turf as studs tear up the grass and kill insects? If SANParks is serious about controlling rockpiling, surely they should pay more than just lip-service to their slogan “A park for all” and designate an area where those who enjoy expressing their artistic abilities can create natural sculptures next to the ocean while protecting the rest of the coastline, which is annually battered by some of biggest waves on the planet, from human intervention. What say you?
Fish Hoek AFC focuses on members LIAM MOSES
FISH HOEK Association Football Club has instituted two innovative new measures to help the under-privileged members of their teams. According to Susan Mulder, secretary of the club, around 90 percent of the club’s players and their families are disadvantaged or unemployed and are struggling to make ends meet.The first measure introduced by the club is a new, cheaper menu at the club house that will allow children from disadvantaged families to eat while they are at training or matches. “A lot of the children who come to our club are from disadvantaged areas and a lot of them come without their parents and they have only a limited amount of money to buy food,” said Mulder. “They tend to put their money together and purchase a chip roll, for example, which costs R10, and then share it. So we have put a sandwich on the menu, which costs R2,50, so at least they don’t have to share and they can have their own meal.”
Fish Hoek AFC was able to provide the new menu by negotiating with the cook who runs the kitchen at the clubhouse. The price of the food will only cover the cost of the ingredients used to make it. The second plan the club has instituted in attempt to alleviate poverty amongst its members is to form a list of unemployed players. “They are urging members who own businesses or who have their own homes to employ these people as painters, gardeners or more skilled workers,” said Mulder. “In the past they were doing this just by word of mouth. We found that as the years have gone by, more and more people are unemployed. That is why we have to put some structure to this. That way we’ll be able to help far more people.” Mulder added that helping the community was part of the philosophy of Fish Hoek AFC and that the club’s new board was even more orientated towards this.Mulder also called on more residents of Fish Hoek and the surrounding areas to join the club so that more people could be helped.
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