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THE BIG BLUE AWAITS: The Simon’s Town Penguin Festival always draws a crowd, and Saturday’s festival opening was no different. Several penguins that had been rehabilitated by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) were released back into the wild at Seaforth Beach in Simon’s Town to kick off the annual festival, which aims to raise funds for SANCCOB’s work in protecting marine bird life. See more photos of this unique event on page 6.Photo: Adeeb Gamieldien

Cloud of scrutiny over Sunrise market DALEEN FOUCHÉ

HE popular flea market at Sunrise Circle in Muizenberg has become a centre of heated discussion following a number of complaints. In a letter sent to the City of Cape Town last week, the Muizenberg and Lakeside Residents’ Association claimed the Sunday market is illegal, and demanded “immediate action” on several issues, ranging from littering to matters of traffic and safety. The letter, written by Robin Solomon, chairperson of the Muizenberg and Lakeside Residents’ Association, claims that the City has no lease agreement with the operators of the market. The letter further claims that the market organisers have not completed the disaster management plan required by the City of Cape Town. “The flea market is thus operating illegally and in contravention of safety and health

regulations,” reads the letter. Further claims involve overcrowding and the accessibility of the beach – especially to emergency vehicles – and cars that park illegally on the road and verges in the vicinity. Councillor Tandeka Gqada, Mayoral Committee member for Community Services, says the lease agreement with the Muizenberg Flea Market Traders’ Association can only be completed once the association is established as a non-profit organisation, and this process is being finalised. Gqada says “most of the issues” highlighted by the residents’ association were discussed in a recent meeting. “A way forward was determined, and is in the process of being implemented.” She says City officials and Disaster Risk Management staff investigated the concerns on Sunday. “A meeting will be convened as soon as possible with all the relevant City departments to address the matters raised.”

Meanwhile, Richard Bosman, the City’s director for Safety and Security, says Traffic Services will remove the no-parking signs at Sunrise Circle to make more parking space available. “When visitors park off the roadway on the south kerb, they do not cause any obstruction, and when they park in the roadway on the north kerb, there is still sufficient space for two lanes of traffic,” he says. Yusuf Adams, chairperson of the Muizenberg Flea Market Traders’ Association, admits there are problems with litter and parking at the market, but says the association is “doing its best” to address them. Adams says the association hires people every Sunday to clean the site at the close of day, and that council cleaners pick up “every cigarette butt” the next day. But, Adams says, people rummage through the bins on Sunday nights, strewing litter around them in the process. Cleaners have also found building rubble and

other surreptitiously-dumped waste in the market’s waste container. Adams goes on to say he personally visits every stall to ensure traders have a fire extinguisher at the ready, and that food stalls have the relevant certificate to sell food. He also makes certain traders keep entrances clear in case of an emergency, he says. Asked whether the market has perhaps grown too big, Adams grows reflective and silent, then says that while the market has grown big, it is a lifeline and the only means of survival to most traders, especially considering the crushing level of unemployment in the country. Adams adds that the market has a very rich history, and has been operating for over 25 years. He says his dream is to see the market develop into a well organised trading area, with cover for the traders when the winter weather strikes, and enough parking for all the customers who support them.

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Sharks and lions – and we’re not talking rugby EVER since they banned seal hunting (clubbing, actually), the seal population has been on the rise, and that has attracted numbers of great white sharks. They are particularly fond of the pups, and the message seems to have spread far and wide that seal veal is on offer in False Bay. We’ve also seen the return of the jackass penguins, and they seem to make a good between-meals snack. Then we have all those people pouring blood and guts into the sea in a sort of ritual sacrifice to the gods of tourism. That really gets the sharks going, and provides plenty of thrills for cage divers. And on the fringes of our territorial waters, we have those terrible Chinese fishermen who catch sharks, cut off their fins for soup and throw them back alive to spread the word about cruel humans. And last, but by no means least, we have the shark huggers who can see no wrong in the monster predators. Their campaigning has ensured that the great white is now a protected species that features regularly in starring roles on the National Geographic channel. Is it any wonder that the confused sharks have turned on us? So we are stuck with the results of over-fishing and under-sealing and then, to make matters worse, we taunt the sharks by dangling tasty humans in cages in their favourite hunting grounds.’n No wonder they get excited when an unprotected bather ventures beyond the breakers. It really is a mess. Have you ever thought of what would happen to the tourism industry if the Shark Spotters went on strike? The situation is not okay, and no amount of soothing talk by the shark huggers will make it okay. If the argument goes that the sea is their territory and we should respect this and enter at our own risk, then we might as well bring back lions to Cape Point and take our chances there too. At least they might take care of the baboons. Or drive the troops into the suburbs. We could even tether a goat and lock tourists

in nearby cages so that they can observe the born-free lions move in for the kill. National Geographic might film that too. It would also teach the lions to associate tourists with food. Baboons and lions in the streets would be very exciting. That’s what most tourists expected to find in Africa, and we should not let them leave disappointed. The truth of the matter is that we have upset the balance of nature, and we are responsible for the consequences. We might have to do some culling, just as they do in the game reserves, to retain the balance between predator and prey, between grazers and vegetation. The other approach is to sit back with the shark huggers and let nature takes its ugly course. What’s a life here or there? After all, we’ve overpopulated this planet, and we should expect a correction, as they say on the stock exchange.

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Making your money work SOUTH AFRICA’s leading investment publication, Finweek, is about to shake up the local business news market as its new product offering hits shelves in early October. A combination of award-winning financial and business journalists, cutting-edge content from leading providers including the Harvard Business Review, and a blend of print and digital content will provide a one-stop shop for those interested in taking control of their money. “The last couple of years have been incredibly volatile for people trying to manage their money, and investors at all levels are trying to be in a position where they feel like they have some MONEY MATTERS: Finweek is set to shake up the business control,” says Fin- world with its new offerings. Image: Supplied week editor Marc Ashton. variety of digital and mobile solutions to With the global financial crisis knock- work alongside its well established print ing investor confidence, businesses hesi- offering. tant to add jobs and a spirit of entrepreFrom October, this includes an interacneurship hitting South Africa, the rede- tive website (www.fintalk.co.za), which signed Finweek will offer more of includes podcasts, video content, webieverything: more experts talking about nars and the opportunity to follow expert your money; more columnists providing portfolios. breaking views on the economy and inAshton concludes: “We won every mavestment landscape; more personal fi- jor financial journalism award in 2011 nance aimed at making finance less with our coverage of investment-related scary; more suggestions on how to earn, matters, and when somebody picks up a save and spend your moneyFinweek’s Finweek magazine they know that they new positioning will see it embracing a are making an investment.”

Bag a few books ST LUKE’S HOSPICE in False Bay will hold its next monthly book sale at the Book Container at False Bay Hospital in Fish Hoek on

Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00. A large number of books of every sort will be on sale, including a great variety of children’s books. Donations of books are always welcome. For any further information contact the hospice office on (021) 782-7696.

A good reason to ride that bike ST LUKE’S HOSPICE invites cyclists to help it raise funds through the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in 2012; participants will receive an entry into the race, a branded cycling jersey and the possibility of an earlier start on race day. Funds raised by the St

Tee off for charity THE False Bay Hospital will be holding its annual charity golf day at the Clovelly Country Club on Friday 28 October. Entrance fees, which include light snacks at the 19th hole, are R200 for unlimited Clovelly Club members, R350 for

The benefit of bandanas THE Sunflower Fund’s National Bandana Day happening tomorrow (Wednesday), and everybody is asked to honour the day and support those suffering from life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia by wear-

Luke’s team will go towards caring for the 860 patients with life threatening illnesses who turn to the hospice on any given day. Contact Megan on (021) 763 3147 or email fundraising@stlukes.co.za for more information. other Clovelly Club members, and R400 for non-members. Tee-off times run from 11:30 to 13:15, and fantastic prizes are on offer. For bookings phone (021) 784-2100. Special packages for sponsored holes are available. Contact Allen Rose-Innes on (021) 782-4279.

ing a Sunflower Fund bandana. Bandanas can be bought from your nearest Pick n Pay, BP Express or Round Table. For more information on becoming a bone marrow stem cell donor, call 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE IN TERMS OF SECTION 19 OF THE LIQUOR ACT, NO 27 OF 1989

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Notice is given herewith of the intention of the following applicant to apply to the Liquor Board of the Western Cape for a licence to sell the type of liquor mentioned hereunder on the premises located at the indicated address. The application has been lodged at the undermentioned Magistrate’s Office where it may be inspected. Objections to the application may be lodged in with the local Magistrate’s Office within a period of 28 days from the first Friday of the current month and a copy of the objections must be furnished to the applicant. Full name, street and postal address of applicant: Wilfred Manelisi Yose Erf 3906, 15 Dodovu Street, Extension 4, Mfuleni Kind of liquor licence being applied for: Liquor store Kind of liquor to be sold: All kinds of liquor Name under which business is to be conducted and full address of premises: Kwa - Mama Liquor Store, Erf 3906, 15 Dodovu Street, Extension 4, Mfuleni Magistrate’s office where the application can be perused and where objections can be lodged: Kuilsriver

Kennis word hiermee gegee van die voorneme van die ondervermelde aansoeker om aansoek te doen by die Drankraad van die Wes-Kaap vir ’n lisensie om die soort drank vermeld hierin vanaf die perseel geleë by die ondervermelde adres te verkoop. Die aansoek is by die ondervermelde landdroskantoor geliasseer ter insae van die publiek. Besware teen die aansoek mag by die plaaslike ondervermelde landdroskantoor ingedien word binne 28 dae na die eerste Vrydag van die huidige maand en ‘n afskrif van die beswaar moet aan die applikant verskaf word. Volle name, straat- en posadres van die applikant: Wilfred Manelisi, Yose, Erf 3906, Dodovustraat 15, Extension 4, Mfuleni Soort dranklisensie waarvoor aansoek gedoen sal word: Drankwinkel Soort drank wat verkoop sal word: Alle soorte drank Naam waaronder besigheid gedoen sal word en volledige adres van perseel: Kwa - Mama Liquor Store, Erf 3906, Dodovustraat 15, Uitbreiding 4, Mfuleni Landdroskantoor waar die aansoek ter insae lê en waar besware ingedien kan word: Kuilsrivier

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Robbers lurk on walkway DALEEN FOUCHÉ

HE charming walkway that stretches between Muizenberg and St James was the scene of a violent attack on two women late last month. The attack took place when the sun was out and the two young women, from St James, decided to stroll over to Muizenberg for lunch on Wednesday 28 September. On their return, two young, welldressed men on BMX bicycles rode up to them as they walked between Bailey’s Cottage and the St James tidal pool – something of a blind spot on the path. The two men leapt from their bicycles, then pulled long knives, “about 20cm long”, and warned the women not to shout, says one of the women, who wishes to remain anonymous. She says one man held a knife to her stomach and a screwdriver to her throat, while the other man held his knife to her friend’s throat. “We both thought that we would not get out of this alive.” The woman says she pulled out her pepper spray and tried to empty the canister into the man’s face, but the south easter blew the spray back into her own face. She says what struck her is that both young men wore “huge” sunglasses, “as if they were prepared for it”. The man then smashed the pepper spray canister from her hand, causing extensive bruising. She says the men demanded money from them, and she handed over her handbag while begging the men not to hurt

them. The robber couldn’t find what he wanted in her bag, so he handed it back and told her to find her wallet and cellphone. She gave these to the robbers – but the men were not satisfied, and demanded more money. They began rummaging through the women’s pockets for more cash. “They were very violent, pushing and shoving. My friend’s entire jersey was ripped.” Then, in a flash, the men were gone. The two young women, hurt and deeply traumatised, struggled to get home. The woman People’s Post interviewed says she was still blinded by the pepper spray. “My friend had to guide me home.” Further describing her assailants, she says one was short and the other tall. They both looked respectable and clean. “They looked like nice young guys, not criminals.” The women went to Muizenberg Police Station to report the crime the next day. It is rumoured that the stretch on which they had been attacked was the scene of four other attacks on the same day, but police could only confirm this one case of robbery. Captain Stephen Knapp, spokesperson for the Muizenberg police, says there has been “no marked increase” in crime on the walkway, but he urges anybody who may have fallen victim to criminals to come forward. “It is through these reported incidents that our crime prevention strategies are planned,” he explains.

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MIND THE BRIDGE: Two people were injured yesterday (Mon day) morning after the truck they were travelling in collided with a low bridge in Atlantic Road in Muizenberg. The truck drove into the underside of the overhead bridge, and the two in side it were flung to the front of the cab, sustaining moderate injuries, ranging from suspect ed back and neck injuries to scrapes and bruises. Paramed ics treated the patients at the scene before transporting them to a nearby medical facility. Law enforcement authorities who attended the scene are now in vestigating the matter.

Teenager airlifted after bridge jump A TEENAGE boy was rushed to Groote Schuur Hospital in a helicopter yesterday (Monday) afternoon after suffering a spinal injury when he jumped off the bridge that crosses the river mouth at Muizenberg Beach. Alaric Jacobs, Groote Schuur Hospital spokesperson, says the teenagers is currently lucid and in a stable condition. André Visser, spokesperson

for ER24, says their medical helicopter was flying over Muizenberg Beach as part of a beach safety initiative when the pilot saw people signalling from the vicinity of the bridge. The pilot made a swift landing on the beach, and ER24 personnel, including two doctors, assisted medical personnel who were already on the scene. He was airlifted to hospital as

a matter of urgency. Visser says the teenager jumped off the low bridge into the shallow water, hitting the hard surface of the river mouth and sustaining serious neck injuries. Bystanders helped him out of the water and alerted Emergency Medical Services. Jacobs says the hospital is still running tests to ascertain the scope of the boy’s injuries.

Fire in Dido Valley – but don’t worry THE City of Cape Town is clearing thickets of invasive plants in an area earmarked for a housing development in Dido Valley. To prevent the cleared material from becoming a fire hazard, the City started a controlled burn in the area last week, and will continue until this Friday. Undertaken by specialised per-

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A final round of legendary laughter TERESA FISCHER

ROSS-DRESSING chameleon PieterDirk Uys performed before a packed hall at Fish Hoek High School on Saturday in this year’s final Comedy Legends night. A huge success, these comedy nights have raised over R130 000 for the Shark Spotters in the last 18 months. Tannie Evita made an appearance at Saturday’s show, as did old favourites Pik Botha, PW Botha and Desmond Tutu. Sarah Titley, Shark Spotters project manager, extends her heartfelt thanks to all busi-

nesses who supported the Comedy Legends series, including Fish Hoek High School, Something Different (for the décor), eMzantsi Talent Agency (for the musicians and performers), AP Jones (for selling tickets), Graphix4U, Lam It All, Fisherman’s Restaurant and Shorties Blue Bottle. She also thanked People’s Post for its advertising sponsorship. Titley also thanked everyone who sponsored raffle tickets. Comedy Legends will take a break during the summer season, and the Shark Spotters hope the world-class entertainment will continue in 2012.

FRENCH FLAIR: Mongane Tanguy with her daughter, Alienor.

LIGHTER MOMENT: From left: Lwando Scott, Francis Goodwin, Pierre de Vos and Hayley McEwan. SHARP EYES: The Shark Spotters pose with Pie terDirk Uys at Fish Hoek High School.

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SECOND CHANCE: Twentyseven penguins were released back into the wild on Saturday morning at Seaforth Beach in Simon’ Town, marking the start of the 2011 Simon’s Town Penguin Festival hosted by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) and its conservation partners. The penguins had been rehabili tated by SANCCOB, whose members nursed the birds back to health after they were affected by various hazards, such as oil spills. Photos: Supplied

WISE WORDS: These young sters from Paul Greyling Pri mary School in Fish Hoek were awarded silver medals for poetry after they wowed crowds with their lyrical prowess at the recent West ern Cape Eisteddfod. Seen here, back row, from left: Re inhardt Voges and André van Zyl. Front: Kayla Moolman, Mila Fourie, Allister Kömmer, Michail Nell and Nikka Doust. Photos: Supplied

ACHIEVER: Mia du Toit from Fish Hoek Primary School was awarded three sil ver medal at the Eisteddfod for po etry, reading and prose.

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Fish Hoek remains a great place to buy THE Chas Everitt False Bay team have shrugged off comments that the shark attacks were bad news for property prices in the seaside town. “Of course this was unwelcome headline news, but the reality is that Fish Hoek remains popular for reasons that transcend the joys of swimming in very cold water, a fact of life for every Cape Town coastal town or village,” says Chas Everitt False Bay franchisee Andre de Villiers. According to De Villiers, if a poll of residents was done the results would probably show that 1 out of 100 residents have actually gone for a swim in the waters off Cape Town in the last two years. “Yes, it’s not a scientific figure, but it is an educated guess from someone who knows the area better than the back of my hand, as I have lived in Fish Hoek most of my life,” he says. There is a poll currently running on falsebay.info on this question. “It is reassuring that sharks

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AT YOUR SERVICE: The Chas Everitt False Bay team. don’t go onto the beach, for that is where you will find Fish Hoek people and others of course enjoying the real gem of the area – the safe and magnificent beach, with its awesome views,” says De Villiers, who opines there can be little doubt that Fish Hoek prices are now at a more attractive level for buyers than they have been for years. “As a property insider with

over 25 years in the industry and excellent connections with decision makers in the mortgage business, I can assure readers of People’s Post that banks are very positive on property values in the area and their low risk factor. “This is very important, as access to finance for buyers remains tight, and the location of the property is as critical as a

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buyer’s own financial credentials. “However, don’t expect the bank to support this comment due to political considerations. “Fish Hoek remains an outstanding place to live and to invest in – shark or no shark – and the Chas Everitt False Bay team has proven that with seven sales in September, including one the day after the attack.”

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PROPERTY POST Reduced rates on your bond AS interest rates are more than likely to stay low for the next 18 to 24 months, buyers should look towards a long-term view with respect to bond repayments. By paying s small additional amount each month on your bond you can save a lot of money. The examples below show how much you can save, as well as the reduced term resulting from additional payment on your bond. The table is based on a R100 000 bond at a rate of 11% with a repayment term of 20 years. Although there are financial pressures with

fuel price, electricity and general cost of living increases, this table reflects just how much you can save on your biggest investment by committing those extra rands into your bond account. One night out less per month at a restaurant for the family, at a price of R346, could save you R82 320 in the long term! For any further property finance advice or an obligation-free valuation, call Engel & Volkers’ Fish Hoek office at (021) 782-0006 or visit the office at 3 Green Parrot Place on the corner of Recreation and Main Roads, Fish Hoek.

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Makes census THE time has come, again, for all South Africans to stand up and be counted. Census 2011 kicked off yesterday and will end on 31 October. Among the first to be counted were the homeless and babies born after midnight, after which census field workers took to the streets under a cloud of safety concerns about opportunistic individuals. Assurances were given that all field workers were vetted, and president Jacob Zuma urged all South Africans to be counted and “help us plan well to build a better life for all”. The UN defines a population census as “the total process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analysing and publishing demographic, economic and social data pertaining at a specified time, to all persons in a country”. Participation in the census is a statutory obligation. Some staggering Census 2011 stats: About 156 000 enumerators will collect information for 21 days Government estimates there are 14,5 million households, and some 20 million questionnaires have been printed, each 14 pages, containing 75 questions During the 35 minutes enumerators willspend at a house, people will be asked about their income, workplace and past addresses The last census, in 2001, revealed that there were 45 million people in SA. Results for Census 2011 will be available in March 2013. Stay safe during Census 2011 by keeping in mind that: All field workers must introduce themselves as employees of Stats SA and state the purpose of their visit Official Census 2011 field workers will wear official yellow shirts, a cap and a bag, all bearing the Census 2011 and Stats SA logos, and must produce an identification card containing their photo and ID number and Verify an enumerator’s credentials by calling 0800 110 248/080 between 07:00 and 22:00, or email census2011@statssa.gov.za.

Teamwork is the important key An angel in blue WARRANT OFFICER Bailey’s voice was the lifeline I clung to last night. Late last night my ex-boyfriend arrived drunk on my doorstep and threatened to break down the door. He ignored my pleas for him to leave. Alone, and realising that there were no neighbours home, I phoned the police in desperation when he started hitting the door. As I did this, my ex swore and shouted, but then beat a hasty retreat. I told the lady at the call centre this, but was worried he would return. Trembling with the shock of witnessing someone I had loved turn into a terrifying monster, I was panicking about whether the police would arrive in time if he decided to return. My family live far away, and there was nobody I could phone.

I felt helpless as this awful realisation hit. But then my phone rang, and it was the Fish Hoek police wanting to know what was going on. Warrant Officer Bailey’s reassuring manner was the answer to my prayers. He asked for a description of the car, and made sure he understood how to find the house in case I needed to phone again. As I stammered out my replies, I asked which number I should phone if he returned. Bailey replied that his number was the best, and that he would be on duty until 06:00. I felt such deep gratitude to him, and all police who work night shift to keep us safe. I eventually fell asleep, only because I knew help would be at hand. Thank you! Thanks also to the 10111 call centre for speedily giving my details to the correct station, without my having asked. ANONYMOUS Noordhoek

Win a Scheaffer with the write stuff NEXT time you write a letter to People’s Post, your submission may just win you a beatiful Sheaffer pen. People’s Post and Sheaffer Pens are running a letters competition, and invite you to submit a 300-word letter for a chance to win a Sheaffer 9137 Silver Shimmer FT roller-ball pen with nickel-plated trimming. Sheaffer Pens is giving away a total of 10 pens – one for the winning letter in each of our 10 editions. In 1912, Walter Sheaffer took his idea of a pen-filling apparatus that utilises a lever system and put his life savings into founding the WA Sheaffer company in Fort Madison, Iowa. The company’s physical space was modest – filling the back room of Sheaffer’s jewellery store – but the compa-

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SINCE the Fish Hoek Community Policing Forum AGM held in November 2010, there have been positive changes in the structures and processes through which the CPF serves our beautiful Fish Hoek community. The CPF wishes to thank all our neighbourhood watches (NHW) who work so hard to recruit members and manage them into being effective patrollers. In no specific order, people such as Gavin Alexander, Grant Kipling, David Smith, Sharon Laitte, Konrad Eriksen, Ian Wilkinson, Craig Guthrie, Doug Gill, Basil Welch, Lorraine Hanslo, Tinka Shapiro, Chris Hendrikz, Gerri, John Parker, Louise Whyte, John Cole, Linzi Malloch, Gill Forgan, Richard Warncke, Russell Wright, Debbie Jenkins, Reg Wileman, John James, Tony Bullock, Tracy Sassen, Michelle Saffer and numerous others have been toiling for years to ensure our valley has a well-organised and effective NHW system. Capri NHW must be singled out for their excellent “revival” by such a small community, and the success they have already achieved. This is proof of what can be achieved if one puts personal gain aside and strives to serve a community – well done Capri NHW! Keep it up! The CPF also wishes to thank all the businesses that have contributed over the past couple years in supporting our operations, such as the Spar Valyland, Pick n Pay, and the City Improvement District (CID). The CID has contributed not only financially, but is actively involved in supporting and enhancing the camera network that is such a successful tool in crimecombating operations. Here the CID manager Frank Johnstone, who has been serving tirelessly on the CPF for many years, Manu Choudree from MACH 1 Security, Gary Scagell from VISEC Africa, who also served many years on the CPF, with the support of Paris Zanos and Mark Prowse,

cannot be thanked enough for the sterling work they have done and are doing. It is through the voluntary donation of cameras and software by Gary from VISEC, and the active support when incidents are reported, that the use of cameras is being pursued by the City of Cape Town for other community areas. Sector policing was established a year ago in our valley, with the geographical area divided into two sectors. Through an approach of dividing an area into smaller, more manageable areas, and dedicating specific resources to that sector, policing can be much more efficient and effective. The SCF is the executing body of the CPF, and is responsible for all operations within that SCF sector. As with all new concepts, there have been teething problems and personality clashes, but at the end of the day it is not about one or more persons, but rather the community at large that must be the priority. An example of this is the newly launched project in Sector 2 by the SCF of maintaining a database of all the elderly in the area. The national programme, Action on Elder Abuse, has come on board, and will provide much assistance to elderly residents in need. If you would like to find out more and assist in this project, please contact the Sector Commander WO Jason Bentley at Fish Hoek SAPS on (021) 7842700. The success of ensuring continued effective and efficient service delivery from our local law enforcement agencies, and promoting accountability of our local police, squarely rests on how the community responds to and supports their CPF and SCF. Without the support of the community, there will be no process by which the local law enforcement agencies can be held accountable. “Together we can make Fish Hoek beautiful and peaceful!” ANDRE BLOM Chairperson of the Fish Hoek CPF

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Humans are the problem HOW did I know someone would bring all this up again? And how did I know that someone would suggest culling or killing the sharks? I too used to swim at the beach almost every day and yes, there is a fear of the water. I won’t go swim at the beach now. But I have no anger about it. I respect the ocean and all its inhabitants. That is not my place. I am human. I was one of the medics at the beach the day Mr Cohen got bitten, and I saw the shark in the water while we were busy working on him. It was amazing. I won’t lie. I’ve never seen a shark in the water here. I’ve heard the siren plenty times, but not once seen one shark. I feel for Mr Cohen, I really do. I don’t know if I would survive an attack like that. But I have seen humans do worse to each other, and cruelty from our own kind is far more evil than any animal has ever inflicted upon their own kind. I believe very strongly that if you don’t want to be bitten, then stay out of their territory. That is not our place, no matter what we have accomplished as humans with technology. We do not see a shark, whale, fish, dolphin, seal or other sea animals walk down our main roads everyday. We have destroyed this planet – not the creatures placed here long before us. We have killed off wild animals and destroyed their homes, not the other way around. As usual, we humans believe we are greater than every other living creature, and so the first thought is to kill, destroy, and be rid of. Are we really that evil? It’s sad to think, that one day, if that day comes, that my children will only hear about these amazing creatures in stories and see pictures in

Shark attacks our own fault I HAVE been living in the Valley for almost 12 years now, and I am a frequent visitor to our beach. In the short span of 12 years, I have seen how we humans have slowly destroyed our beautiful sea. We are a very blessed community to have such beauty on our doorstep. However, since 2000, more than half our local fish have been fished, by both domestic and foreign fishers. I have seen how our food prices, like fish, have gone up drastically in the past five years alone. Added to that, more and more people have been visiting our wonderful beach and swimming in its waters. Water activities have increased, and the beaches have become packed. The writer of the letter (“Don’t get chummy with sharks”, People’s Post letters, 4 October) said, “When I was young and swam and dived in the bay, even during the yellowtail runs, I never thought about sharks.” Firstly, when you were young, one generally does not think of sharks or things that might harm us, because we are young and “fearless” – ask any surfer. Secondly, yellowtail comes that close to our shores? Besides that, yellowtail is now one of the over-fished fish in our sea, as are tuna and many others. These poor sharks have no more natural food, except the whales during whale season.

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We just tend to get in the way, and really, can you blame a shark for going for us? We are fat, slow and easy prey. There are enough warnings and signs, and we have amazing shark spotters who are always on the ball! It’s our fault if we get bitten. In the end, the reality is, man wants control over everything. It doesn’t matter the cost we pay, so long as we are not inconvenienced. The ocean is the sharks’ domain, not ours, and it never has been. We are not made for the water, it’s their habitat. Why should they be targeted when they are just behaving like the true beautiful powerful kings of the ocean they were created to be! I come from a family who loves animals, and when it is correct believes in culling to have a healthier herd of buck, et cetera, but never do we kill or endanger animals just so that we may satisfy our needs. Shark nets not only endanger and kill sharks, but other marine wildlife as well. We do not have the manpower to maintain as well as some of our neighbouring cities, and even then a few sharks and dolphins die. More people die and get injured by just taking a bath – are we going to want to get rid of bathing too? We all have our place in this world; it’s just knowing where it is and our limit in it. JACQUELINE DE WILDE False Bay

books. I disagree with any culling of any animal. The world is over-populated by humans... Why not start an annual culling of us? That way there would be a decrease in poverty, Aids, unemployment, et cetera. You see where I am going? I watched the videos of sharks in the water taken this last week. And I am intrigued and amazed by these beautiful, graceful “monsters”. They fascinate me. They’re intelligence and power is unbelievable. I have more respect for any animal than human. Nets and other contraptions are only going to destroy our oceans even more. We will never see whales or dolphins here. There will be an increase in deaths of these mammals, and we will only have ourselves to blame. Instead build a tidal pool. Other beaches have them. Why not here? Anywhere you go in the world, you do with a risk. You walk out your front door, and there are a thousand different things that could kill you. Life itself is a risk, so why is there such a big deal about going into a place that we know has predators? Again, I was there. I saw the shark. I don’t know if its the one that attacked Mr Cohen, but it was a beautiful creature that I’d never seen before. And Mr Cohen knew the risks of getting into that water, just like we all know the risks of when we climb into our cars everyday, and the risks of walking across a road. If you don’t want to be bitten, killed, injured, stay at home in a padded room. And never come outside. Because I’m more afraid of walking down a road and being murdered than I am of going into the ocean. MORGAN WILL Fish Hoek

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Your SMSes Noordhoek servitude . Thank you for the article on the road servitude in Noordhoek. Isn’t it a shame when complete outsiders come into a neighbourhood and throw their weight around? Why did they come here? Noordhoek resident Just a thought . Why can’t shark nets be erected in the Fish Hoek bay? . About the tree felling at Noordhoek Common, I see once again three or four more healthy big trees have been butchered. They are doing it in stages to lessen the impact of the destruction to the public and less fortunate people who frequent this beautiful place less often. Unfortunately, this power of being able to destroy trees has been entrusted to the wrong people. People who think they know better – but in fact they are insensitive, selfish, uncaring people who are obsessed with their own misguided preconceptions about what must live and what can’t! Let nature take its course. The world is not indigenous, so why try and

destroy these trees? The oaks seem to be pardoned from the chain saw. Thank goodness. So what makes these other trees less indigenous? I say leave the common to nature which makes it so lovely. Stop destroying it piece by piece. Leave it and put your idle energies elsewhere. Leave nature. We need the shade from the sun and protection from the wind, not your ideologies. Kris Nielsen . Your photos of the shark last week were not taken from Fish Hoek beach, they were taken at Simon’s Town. . I just want to say Papa Jo, your food rocks. Well done and you will see us again. Pat H . Ek dink dit is tyd dat ons erkenning gee aan die uitstekende diens wat gelewer word by Valsbaai Hospitaal. Dankie aan die hele personeel. D Kunz In response . I matriculated in 2006, have a business computing and film-making certificate and no job; my parents are both on pension, and you want to take alcohol away? Really? . Increasing alcohol prices will not work, it just means that less money will be spent on food in the homes that need it!

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS OCTOBER 2011 Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils of the City of Cape Town will take place at the times and various venues indicated in the schedule below: Subcouncil Venue

Date Time

Council Chambers, Royal Ascot, Milnerton

10:00

Kraaifontein Council Chambers

10:00

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Council Chambers, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood Parow Council Chambers, Tallent Street, Parow Council Chambers, cnr Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel Bellville Council Chambers, Bellville Civic Centre Fisantekraal Multipurpose Centre Strand Council Chambers, Strand Moses Mabhida Library, Khayelitsha

Lookout Hill Tourism Facility