Peoples Post False Bay Edition 14-06-2011

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

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Kommetjie road protest DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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AR South residents have signed a petition voicing their concern about the dangers on Kommetjie Road.

Scenic South, a website dedicated to communities within the Far South, is asking that residents sign a petition to put more pressure on authorities to make Kommetjie Road safer.

Kommetjie Road has been thrust into the spotlight once again this month, following the death of Ray Renaud, who was killed by an allegedly speeding motorist on Sunday 5 June. In August 2009, Fish Hoek resident Gaby Bouwer (19) was killed when a taxi allegedly jumped a red robot on Kommetjie Road.

A total of 207 signatures had been collected for the petition by yesterday.

Uga Carlini, who lives in Kommetjie Road, is asking all her neighbours and all residents of the Far South to write a letter chronicling all accidents and “near hits” they have experienced and seen on Kommetjie Road.

This is to ensure the creation of a database of the accidents and incidents that have taken place on Kommetjie Road.

Carlini says this is also in response to comments made by Councillor JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, during a discussion on Cape Talk on Tuesday 7 June.

Smith reportedly said during the interview that Kommetjie Road was not a priority for the City in the context of certain other roads across the peninsula having a far higher accident rate.

Gavin Fish, principal of Fish Hoek High School, Susan de Witt the head of False Bay College’s Fish Hoek Campus, a business owner and a vet on the Kommetjie Road,

as well as Cape Medical Response, all of whom who are located on or near Kommetjie Road, have submitted letters to Carlini, raising serious safety concerns about the road.

Carlini says the letters will give the community the ammunition to back up the request for better safety measures on the road.

The City of Cape Town, however, says that traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps and raised pedestrian crossings, are prohibited, since Kommetjie Road is an arterial road.

Residents do not agree that the section of Kommetjie Road running through Fish Hoek should be regarded as such.

Carlini says the road is part of a residential area.

“Kommetjie Road is the busiest pedestrian road in the area, with schoolchildren and workers crossing the road on a daily basis,” Susan de Witt writes in her letter.

Councillor Felicity Purchase, chairperson of the South Peninsula Subcouncil, says the City is currently considering placing permanent speed cameras along Kommetjie Road. She said that there are budget restrictions, but added that the Fish Hoek Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association has indicated that it will donate money towards speed cameras. “We can get around the budget issues,” she says.

“A permanent camera will make a difference.”

Purchase says visible policing is needed in Kommetjie Road, which runs past the Avenues. “Not past the four-way robot and beyond,” she says.

Purchase says everyone who drives on Kommetjie Road has a responsibility to drive under the speed limit of 60km/h. Purchase says people should report speedsters to the traffic department.

While residents are fighting for better safety, mourners grieved the

WORLD RENOWNED: Cape Town will know by 21 June whether it has been shortlisted as one of the top three contenders for the title of World Design Capital 2014. A record 53 cities from 24 countries are in the running, and Cape Town’s bid is particularly significant in that it is the first by an African city. At a symbolic hand­over of the World Design Capital 2014 bid book on Monday 13 June in Khayelitsha were, from left: Bulelwa Makalima­Ngewana (managing director of the Cape Town Partnership), Patricia de Lille (Executive Mayor), Andrew Boraine (chief executive, Cape Town Partnership) and Helen Zille (Premier of the Western Cape).

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Renaud died while attempting to cross Kommetjie Road on Sunday 5 June, while on his weekly walk with his dog Tiger, who died the following night.

A car allegedly speeding and overtaking another car over a solid line, crashed into Renaud.

Friends, family and loved ones gathered to lay him to rest. Renaud’s son, Mark, said his father had many roles, including that of husband, father, grandfather, friend and community man.

Mark recalled fond memories of his father to illustrate his sense of family, his sense of community and his sense of humour.

Hans Zwets, Renaud’s fellow Rotarian, friend and neighbour, reminded people that they should rather feel blessed and happy to

have known Ray. Zwets spoke many kind words and shared fond memories of Renaud. He also recounted the many community projects Ray had been involved in through Rotary. . To sign the Scenic South petition, go to:http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/scenicsouth. . If you would like to submit a letter to Carlini, you can drop it off at the vet at 77 Kommetjie Road, or in the silver post box at 93 Kommetjie Road.

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Case dropped after stolen jewellery found

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Family heirlooms not stolen after all DALEEN FOUCHÉ

JEWELLERY stolen from an 83-year-old Simon’s Town resident – worth over R5 000 – have been recovered by police.

The goods were retrieved thanks to the efforts of Simon’s Town police’s newest detective, Constable Benedict Thabanchu.

The woman reported that her jewellery, worth R5 280, had gone missing from her wardrobe on 15 May. Captain David Malong, acting station commander, says the only person in the resident’s house at the time had been her domestic worker.

Thabanchu approached the police’s polygraph personnel, who were at the police station for an unrelated matter, to test the domestic worker on their polygraph machine. The domestic worker failed the polygraph test. Malong says the jewellery was recovered and the criminal case was withdrawn. “I am very pleased with the outcome,” says Malong. . On Monday 6 June, patrolling members of the Simon’s Town police noticed a man acting suspiciously. Malong says police found “presumable” stolen property, consisting of a CD player, a car radio and other electronic goods, to the value of R2 700 on the 27-year-old man.

When police asked about the property, the suspect failed to give an explanation for where he had found it. The suspect was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen goods. Malong says the goods cannot be linked to any criminal cases as yet.

The suspect appeared in the Simon’s Town Court on Wednesday 8 June. If anyone has any information with regards to this case, please contact the Simon’s Town police. . Simon’s Town police arrested a 23year-old man on Thursday 9 June while he

Help wanted POLICE need the public’s assistance in a culpable homicide investigation.

On Monday 30 January 2006, at approximately 19:00, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Prince George Drive opposite Coniston Park, in which a white Microbus collided with a 70-year-old female pedestrian, who died

was awaiting to appear in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on charges of housebreaking and theft, after he was found to be in possession of dagga.

The suspect appeared before the magistrate on the same day. Constable Nontobeko Sithole, spokesperson for the Simon’s Town police, says the suspect is a well know “high flyer” in the Muizenberg Cluster for housebreaking and theft. . Ocean View Police, the City of Cape Town Tactical Response Team, Military Police and Metro Police conducted a drug operation in Ocean View on Wednesday morning.

Several alleged drug houses were searched in Mountain View, and a 31-yearold man was arrested for possession of 46 stoppe of dagga in his shack. Police confiscated the dagga and charged him with possession of drugs.

In Flamingo road, police searched a house and found compressed dagga. A 24year-old man was arrested.

In Libra Way, police found nine dagga “sticks”. Police arrested two males aged between 20 and 28. The estimated street value of the drugs is R1 000.

These suspects appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on the same day.

Colonel Jacobus Augus, Ocean View station commander, thanked everyone who was involved in this operation. “It was one of many to follow in future. We are going to get rid of drugs in Ocean View and Masiphumelele.” . The Ocean View police station invites residents of Masiphumelele to a public participation meeting (imbizo) in the Masiphumelele Community Hall on Tuesday 21 June at 19:00. on the scene.

Muizenberg police are urgently searching for a witness to the incident, Ebrahim James, who supplied them with an incomplete cellphone number at the time.

Anybody who is in contact with James, or who could supply information that may assist the police in making contact with him, is asked to contact Detective Warrant Officer Rian Basson on (021) 787-9023.

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OUR family heirlooms that were thought to be stolen have been found by the Mockè Family in Fish Hoek.

On 12 April, the Mockè family, well known for its surfski and water sports achievements, suffered a robbery at their family home in Fish Hoek.

After the robbery, the family believed four valuable family heirlooms had been stolen.

But when Annetjie Mockè, the daughter of the family, returned from a trip to Australia recently, she remembered that she had hidden the four items away “just in case” of a robbery”. Her father, Godfrey Mockè, said at the time that they had left their home in Third Crescent for “barely” 40 minutes and returned to find various items missing. Annetjie was in Australia at the time of the robbery.

Several items of electronic equipment, such as a digital camera, a black iPod and a GPS wrist-Garmin device were stolen.

But Godfrey said the biggest loss was four

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family heirlooms of great sentimental value.

The four items, for which he offered a R1 000 reward each, included an antique silver sports-medalled wrist bracelet with “Margaret Pittar” engraved on the back of each medal. The second item was an antique necklace with a silver chain and a “heavy-blacksilver” World War II Abyssynian Campaign Cross.

The third was a small white-pearl stringed necklace, while the fourth was an antique framed 1953 Mockè-family portrait.

Godfrey says after Annetjie shook off the jet lag, she remembered that she had hidden the four items away. “She was afraid that the items might get stolen,” says Godfrey. He jokingly told her that she qualified for the R4 000 reward. He says he now feels a bit “bad and embarrassed” after “going on” about the “stolen” family heirlooms that were actually hidden away in his home. Godfrey says the Fish Hoek community, friends and family had all been very concerned about the “stolen items”, and added that he would like to let everyone know that the four items had been found.

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Wildlife sanctuary planned for Solole Clearing of invasive alien vegetation top priority HE farm previously known as the Solole Game Reserve is about to be transformed into a wildlife sanctuary.

After the closure of Solole in 2006, the owner of the land applied for development rights but was unsuccessful. Only the Rioja Restaurant and Barroca Sports bar, along with several other businesses, kept operating until recently.

James Watts, a local businessman, launched the latest project two years ago with the blessing of the current owner, John Hume.

Watts says he has signed a “confidential contract” with Hume, which gives him authority to run the project. It seeks to introduce new wildlife and business opportunities to the site. Watts says if his planned

A NUMBER of past pupils who attended Kalk Bay Primary in 1971 are organising a 40th school reunion.

The reunion is not exclusive to the Standard 5 class of that year, but is open to anyone who was a pupil in that year.

A tea and tour of the school, followed by lunch at the Brass Bell restaurant, will be held on Saturday 17 September at 10:00.

THE Scarborough Ratepayers and Residents Association will hold its annual general meeting in the Scarborough Community Centre on Wednesday 22 June at 18:30 After the official proceedings, the newly elected ward councillor, Simon Liell-Cock, will introduce himself to the community.

This will be followed by an informative talk on the dangers of fracking in the Karoo.

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Many past pupils were Kalk Bay residents, and a whole host of siblings from local families made up the body of the school.

Organisers would like to hear from the Cruikshank, Simmons, Hitchcock, Purchase, Martins, Van der Merwe and Grobbelaar families.

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“In my opinion, invasive alien plants have been left for too long.”

Watts says that although most of the Solole branding will remain on the farm because people are familiar with the name, the facility will be renamed “Pride Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary”.

He explains that the ridge signifies the geography of the farm, while the “Pride” suggests the “renewed pride”, that has been lacking at the farm.

People’s Post could not reach Hume for comment before going to print.

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Previously People’s Post reported on concerns regarding the animals on the non-operational Solole Game Reserve after its closure (“State of Solole buffalo probed”, People’s Post, 12 December 2006).

But Watts says that since the closure of Solole, a caretaker had been hired, along with four workers, to look after the animals on Solole.

He says all the animals are healthy and in good condition.

Watts says one of his “top priorities” is to clear invasive alien vegetation on property. People’s Post reported previously that Solole is one of the areas that pose a fire threat to surrounding communities (“Solole ‘a serious fire threat’”, People’s Post, 2 November 2010).

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There are currently 100 game animals on the farm, including buffalo, eland, different species of buck and ostrich, as well as other naturally-occurring animal species.

Watts plans to reduce the number of buffalo, eland and springbok because of overgrazing.

He says he has already discussed alternative homes for the animals with a game dealer.

After this is confirmed, Watts plans to introduce animals such as zebra to the farm.

Watts says the SPCA has already released two porcupines at the farm, and has indicated that they will continue to release animals that have been rehabilitated.

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

Pollution threat to beach

GREEN HOEK: Cacti have been planted along the Fish Hoek Main Road as part of the Fish Hoek City Improvement District’s drive to beauti­ fy the CBD. The plants were supplied by Harry Goemans Garden Centre at cost price to the CID. Staff from Greensleeves Garden Centre helped the CID with the plant­ ing. Seen here (back, from left) are Leon Har­ alambous (Green­ sleeves), Frank John­ stone (CID manager) and Jeremy Fenn (Harry Goemans Garden Cen­ tre). In the front are Ri­ chard Indimande (left) and Isaac Zelanga from Greensleeves.

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PHOTOGRAPH taken on Fish Hoek beach at the end of May shows excessive pollution in one of the two stormwater drains flowing directly into the swimming area the beach, raising further concerns of high faecal coliform content in the water.

Chappies open and ‘safe’ DALEEN FOUCHÉ

CHAPMAN’S PEAK DRIVE was reopened on Wednesday 8 June at 17:00, following a “huge storm” on Friday 3 June that forced its closure.

Apart from being closed to traffic for the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour, the road has been open to the public without disruption this year.

In March, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape Roads Authority announced that its new contract with the Entilini Concession, which is responsible for the management of the toll route, will provide for the department to decide on road closures in partnership with the Concession (“Government cleans up on Chappies contract”, People’s Post, 15 March).

Residents welcomed the new contract in the light of the extended closure of Chapman’s Peak Drive for repairs for almost a

year. Steven Otter, spokesperson for Robin Carlisle, Western Cape Transport and Public Works MEC, says the latest closure was due to possible rock falls.

He says during the closure, engineers and contractors worked on the slopes on the Noordhoek side of the drive to stabilise the slopes and repair nets that needed to be upgraded.

“Our engineering team has dealt with the unstable rocks on the slopes above the Noordhoek side of the pass, and were thus able to open the road just five days after the closure,” says Carlisle.

Carlisle says work is continuing, with traffic control on the road below for a distance of around 20m.

“I would like to thank our engineers for their outstanding work. They have declared the risk area safe, but I would like to assure motorists that we will, as always, keep a close eye on those slopes.”

Water supply disruptions THE City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be installing the connections for two new pressure management systems on the water supply lines situated at the intersection of Military Road/Prince George Drive in Retreat and at Sunrise Circle in Muizenberg on Tuesday 14 June.

This forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy which seeks to optimise water resources by, in this case, eliminating undue pressure within the water pipelines. This will reduce the probability of pipe bursts and subsequent water losses.

The installation will take place from 21:00 on 14 June until 04:00 on 15 June. During this period, residents in the following areas could experience low water pressure or no water at all: . Retreat: the area east of Prince George Drive, which includes Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Hillview and St Montague Village.

. Muizenberg/Marina Da Gama: East of the Main Road, Marina Da Gama south of Battleridge Road, and new developments in the vicinity of Sunrise Circle and Baden Powell Drive.

Residents have been asked to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers for domestic consumption to minimise inconvenience. A water tanker will be located close to the McDonald’s at the entrance to Capricorn Park should residents require any water for domestic consumption.

Residents have been asked to ensure that their taps are closed while the work is in progress to eliminate the possibility of water loss or damage when the water supply and pressure is restored and nobody is at home. The City said it wished to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“It is imperative that we maintain our water supply infrastructure to ensure the continued supply of quality drinking water to our residents,” a statement read.

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Scientific results, however, have shown a drastic drop in faecal coliform in the water content at the beach.

Pollutants such as faecal coliform (E.coli), indicates poor water quality and pose a health threat to humans.

WASTE: Pollutants stuck between the bars of the The City of Cape Town did not enter stormwater system that flows into the swimming Fish Hoek beach for Blue Flag status area at Fish Hoek beach. This photo was taken on last year, due to high levels of faecal 30 May. Photo: Gwen Rea coliform, which enters the ocean through the stormwater drains. tants that are present on the ground are moAccording to their website, the Blue Flag bilised, and thus flow with the water into the Programme is owned and run by the inde- stormwater system.” pendent, non-profit organisation FoundaDu Plessis says people must ensure that tion for Environmental Education (FEE). there are no pollutants on land surfaces that The Blue Flag programme works towards can lead to the contamination of the stormsustainable development at beaches and ma- water system and in turn, the vleis and rinas through strict criteria dealing with wa- beaches that receive water from the system. ter quality, environmental education and in“During dry, non-rain periods, the stormformation, environmental management, and water drain gets polluted when people unsafety and other services. dertake activities such as washing cars, Henry du Plessis, director of the City of bins, hosing down soiled pavements, shop Cape Town’s Roads and Stormwater Depart- fronts and off-loading areas.” ment, says faecal coliform are organisms When people allow the water from these used as indicators of faecal pollution. activities to enter the stormwater system, “Their presence in high numbers indi- the contaminated water “soils” the beach. cates an elevated risk to human health due But despite the good E.coli count, recent to other pathogens that may be present.” reports from Gwen Rea, an early morning After receiving the photograph, People’s swimmer at Fish Hoek Beach, indicate that Post questioned the City on the current lev- the beach is still layered with all sorts of polels of E.coli at Fish Hoek beach. lution, including solid plastic waste.

But despite the troubling amount of waste Rea says she recently noticed a layer of in the stormwater system as illustrated in black on the sand. She says that it is “allegedthe photograph, Du Plessis says that Fish ly” grease and oil that end up in the stormwaHoek beach has “reached its goal”, and is ter drains. currently within the South African coastal Du Plessis says businesses in Fish Hoek guidelines, set by the Department of Water CBD have a responsibility to ensure that Affairs and Forestry – the custodian of South they are not contributing pollution to the enAfrica’s water resources. vironment. “Business owners that depend He explains that the South African guide- on the tourist trade should be made aware lines dictate that coastal areas should not of the direct impact they could have on the contain more than 100 E.coli in a 100ml sam- condition of the bathing area.” ple.

The City’s Stormwater Bylaw prohibits The latest sample, taken at Fish Hoek any polluting substance from being disposed beach on 19 May, indicated that Fish Hoek of in stormwater drains. Contravention nobeach contains 50 E.coli per 100ml. tices and fines may be issued in terms of this Samples of Fish Hoek Beach water are tak- bylaw. en once every two weeks.

Kim Kruyshaar, a local environmentalist, Du Plessis says long-term statistics are cal- who was happy to hear that E.coli levels are culated over 365 days. He says these statis- low, says that every now and then there is tics indicate that Fish Hoek beach has a spike in the levels of E.coli. achieved the guidelines.

She says that in some cases, the stormwaThe guidelines for the long-term dictate ter system gets “clogged up” with waste, that there must be no more than 100 E.coli which makes the perfect breeding ground for in 80% of the 100ml samples taken over the bacteria. She says when heavy rains unblock period of a year. The result for Fish Hoek the blockage and the stored-up pollution Beach is 50 E.coli in 80% of the samples gath- spills into the ocean, E.coli levels rise “drasered over the past 12 months. tically”. Kruyshaar says many “well-known The laboratory report classifies the and established” businesses in Fish Hoek are change from previous years as “significant”. guilty of letting polluted water go down the Du Plessis says the stormwater system is stormwater drains. designed to collect and convey rain water The chairperson of the Southern Peninsu(stormwater) away from urban areas, thus la Subcouncil, Councillor Felicity Purchase, preventing the flooding of properties. “The says if Fish Hoek beach shows low E.coli sewerage system is separate from the storm- counts for a long enough period, it will once water system,” he says. again become a Blue Flag Beach. She says the He says pollutants enter the stormwater City will continue applying for Blue Flag stadrain when it rains in particular. “Pollu- tus for Fish Hoek beach.

PAYMENT OF COMMUNITY HALL AND RECREATION CENTRE BOOKINGS The City of Cape Town will be implementing an electronic booking system for the booking of community halls and recreation centres from 1 July 2011. The transition from a manual to an electronic system requires a period where no payments are transacted to avoid duplications in the new system.

To facilitate the transition no payments will be received between 15 and 30 June 2011.

Bookings will, however, still be received. Clients will be able to make payments for these bookings from 1 July 2011 when the service resumes as normal. This process will ensure better service to the public.

The City regrets any inconvenience caused. Booking office staff will assist as far as possible.

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End to Kalk Bay’s landline woes DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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USINESS owners and residents of Kalk Bay continued to be frustrated last week over non-functioning telephone lines.

People’s Post reported last week that several businesses and houses in Kalk Bay were experiencing problems with their landlines (“Kalk Bay confusion as landlines cross”, People’s Post, 7 June).

Some Kalk Bay landlines were reported to be crossed, while others were not working at all.

The article quoted a Telkom spokesperson, Pynee Chetty, as saying that the Telkom cable situated under the Kalk Bay Main Road had suffered water damage due to construction on Main Road.

He said that the cable was repaired by Sunday 5 June, along with all landlines affected by this cable. Chetty was quoted as saying: “All lines were restored to normal working condition by Sunday 5 June.”

Kalk Bay residents, however, say they had had no service by Thursday 9 June.

Joy Jay, a Kalk Bay resident, says Chetty was “talking nonsense” when he said that the landlines were operational.

Jay says she phoned Telkom from her cellphone to inform them of continuing problems, but had to hold the line for over 20 minutes.

She says she would rather visit their offices or a shop with her complaint.

Jay says that the non-operational landline does not affect her too much, but says she is worried about the businesses in Kalk Bay. “They are already struggling because of the Main Road roadworks.”

Chetty was also quoted by People’s Post as saying that the Telkom cable suffered damages due to the contractor working on Main Road.

But Paul Booth, project manager for the Main Road repairs, which is a City of Cape Town project, says the contractor working on the Main Road was not directly responsible for damaging the Telkom cable.

“The cable was not hit with an axe or anything like that.” Booth said the cable is “very old”, and was not buried deep enough underground.

He concedes, however, that if there were no roadworks, the cable would probably still have been operational.

He says that according to a representative of Telkom, whom Booth contacted, the problem lies with the replacement of the problematic old cable, and its repair pending its replacement.

Booth says the replacement process is “apparently” on track, but the repair is taking longer than anticipated.

He says the Telkom representative anticipated that the repairs would be complete by Friday 10 June.

When People’s Post phoned the Brass Bell, one of the original complainants, on Friday, their landlines were operational, and they confirmed that they had started receiving calls again on Thursday 9 June.

Chetty told People’s Post that he would not be able to respond to queries regarding Telkom lines in Kalk Bay before our deadline, due to time constraints and other commitments.

People’s Post False Bay Page 5 WARNING: After James Fisher, a Lotus River teen, was washed off the Kalk Bay har­ bour wall while fishing on 27 April, a call went out for better signage at the harbour that in­ cluded the local emergency number. Sea rescue volunteers sprung into action to get the job done. NSRI Table Bay volun­ teer, Paula Leech, a designer by profession, offered to create signage to alert visitors to possible danger, and to publi­ cise the local Sea Rescue emergency number. NSRI Si­ mon’s Town volunteer, Wolf Weise (left) of Wolf’s Home Maintenance, put the signs up free of charge, and arranged for Central Tool Hire to donate the use of a generator at no charge. Helping to place the signs were Ledson Siktaubke (right) and Charles Golding, senior artisan at the harbour.

GENERAL

Page 6 People’s Post False Bay VETERAN: South African comedy legend, Mel Miller, gave a robust performance at Fish Hoek High School on Saturday night as part of the Comedy Legends in the Val­ ley Series, which brings iconic names in comedy down to the Fish Hoek Valley to perform in fundraising shows for the Shark Spotters. Initiated by Noordhoek resident and comedian Mark Sampson, the series has so far brought Barry Hilton and Mel Miller down to the south – and will see the effervescent Pieter Dirk­Uys performing locally on Friday 1 July. The se­ ries is proudly backed by People’s Post as media partner, so watch this press for details of Pieter­Dirk Uys’s show! Mel Miller is seen on stage, where he gave out some old­school, hard­hitting comedy to charge up the cold winter’s night of Satur­ day past.

Photo: Gwen Rea

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From the left are Georgina Wiersma, with Peter Verhoog, who are both CEOs of the international Save our Seas Foundation, situated in Geneva.

They showed their support for the Shark Spotters fundraiser during their visit to South Africa. To their right are Alison Kock, shark researcher from the Save our Seas branch in Kalk Bay, comedian Mel Miller, and Sarah Titley, manager of the Shark Spotters, with local comedian, Mark Sampson, at the back. Titley and the rest of the Shark Spotters also wished to thank the sponsors for the evening, including Fish Hoek High School, Something Dif­ ferent Décor, Graphix4U, Fishermans Pub, Shorties Blue Bottle Liqours, Lam it All, AP Jones and “the fantastic People’s Post”.

Photo: Gwen Rea

Christmas in Autumn

THE GIFT: Wakefords Home Store in Fish Hoek recently donated a DVD player to Living Hope ministries. The DVD player will be used at afternoon children and teen clubs that are run Monday to Thursday afternoons at three different venues in Ocean View. “Good, wholesome, moral DVDs will be shown to the children, especially on cold winter afternoons when it is not possible to play outside games with the children,” says Avril Thomas, general manager at Living Hope. “Living Hope seeks to reach children for Christ, bringing them hope, inspiring them to have a dream for their life and breaking the despair of poverty and disease.” Seen here are, from left to right, Grant Wakeford, a Wakefords director, handing the DVD to Nathan Panti, life skills team leader for Living Hope in Ocean View, and Mike Reaper (Wakefords director).

Photo: Supplied

HEARTFELT: The Barnard name was on everyone’s lips in 1967, when Professor Chris Barnard rocketed to stardom after performing the world’s first successful heart transplant.

Unknown to many, his younger brother, Marius, was also on the surgical team that night.

Unlike his brother, Marius chose to stay out of the media frenzy that followed. On Thursday 2 June, the launch of “Defining Moments”, an autobiography by Marius Barnard, was held at the Groote Schuur Hospital at the Heart of Cape Town Museum. Seen here are members of the surgical team who performed the world’s first heart transplant at Groote Schuur in 1967, from left: Dr Joseph “Ozzie” Ozinsky, Pittie Rautenbach, Dr Marius Barnard, Dene Friedmann, Dr Cecil Moss and Tollie Lamprechts.

IN AID of raising funds for the Anchors Away Village in Simon’s Town, Fran Spencer-Smith held a “Christmas in Autumn” luncheon on Sunday 15 May on board the Cable Restorer at the Roaring Forties Restaurant. Attendees were able to enjoy turkey, gammon, apple gravy, roast potatoes and vegetables, finishing off with traditional From left: Reverend Kyle Woodrow, Quinton and Louella Honey, Christmas pudding.

Erich and Sandy Roberts and Pam Band.

Anchors Away Village aims to provide homes while offering skilled Month Club, Sea World, Jon and Vikki-Ann care in a respectful and nurturing environ- Ford, and all her assistants, with special menment. Its vision is to create a “haven of hope” tion to Jean and Miranda, and to Alana and for adults with moderate intellectual and her crew, who catered for the last time on physical disabilities. Spencer-Smith would board the Roaring Forties Restaurant. Conlike to thank her sponsors, Boulders Beach tact Fran Spencer Smith to book a table for Lodge and Restaurant, Francois Havenga, Fo- next year on (021) 786-1321 or 083 357 5822. The schini, Picardi Rebel Liquors, Compass Bak- next fundraiser will be a Scottish evening at ery, Daniel’s Fruit and Veg, Wine of the the Seaforth Restaurant on Friday 19 August.

Among those at the fundraiser were Jackie (left) and Basil Duncan­Smith.

From left are Jean Wilson, Moya and Peter Fer­ ry.

Photos: Nikki Green

Mike and Trish Inggs.

From left: Bob, Ali and Trissa Harrison.

ALL SMILES: From left, guest choreog­ rapher from Den Haag David Krugel and friend Ashley Jackson.

Culture meets scripture WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS and the Bible Institute of South Africa will be hosting the Wycliffe Bible Translators seminar in Kalk Bay. The event is aimed at, but not limited to, church workers whose ministries cross cultural divides in South Africa.

The seminar takes place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June from 09:00 to 17:00 at the Bi-

ble Institute, 180 Main Road, Kalk Bay. Tickets are R250, and include lunches, teas, a welcome pack and all course material for two days. Full-time Christian workers pay R180. For more information, and to book a ticket, contact Karen Floor on 073 191 9915 or email wycliffe_sa@wycliffe.org, or Kathy Noland on (021) 788-4116 or email knoland@bisa.org.za.

Scarborough Fire Unit holds AGM THE Scarborough Fire Unit will be holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday 21 June at 18:30 in the Scarborough Community Centre.

All members, associates, and interested

parties are encouraged to attend, and to help determine the way ahead for the organisation.

For more information, email scarbs.fire@gmail.com.

ENTERTAINED: On Friday 10 June Debbie Turner’s versatile Cape Dance Company (CDC) opened their latest season at the Masque in Muizenberg, on till 18 June, fea­ turing stunning new choreographies by David Krugel and Michelle Reid. From the left are CDC’s James Bradley and ballet teacher Jacqui Pells from the Cape Acade­ my of Performing Arts (CAPA) Photo: Diva PR

FUN TIMES: From left, Haley Sun­ delson from CAPA and Shaneen Coppen from Fuit & Veg City.

GENERAL the chairman on (021) 7852944.

Fish Hoek: The monthly workshop of the Fish Hoek Writers’ Circle will take place in the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:30. Contact Sybil on (021) 782-3271.

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Fish Hoek: The “In the Mood” Dance Club’s next monthly dance will be held at Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 20:00. Dress smart casual and bring own bar. Entry for members costs R15 and non-members R20. Booking is essential, contact (021) 686-3448.

Saturday 18 June

Sunday 19 June

Red Hill: The Cape Farmhouse Restaurant will be hosting the Jack Mantis Band at 15:30. Tickets cost R50 for adults, R40 for students and children under 12 is free. Contact (021) 780-1246, email info@capefarmhouse.co.za or visit www.capefarm-

Cape Point: Join the Cape of Good Hope Friends for a nature walk. Meet inside the Pay Gate at 09:00. Bring along hiking gear, water, snacks and a Wild Card if you have one.

Contact (021) 789-1260 or visit http://southerncrossroads.info/fogh/.

Thursday 16 June

Wednesday 15 June

David Suter will be covering Roy Orbison.

Photos: Bradley Dennis

Jono Holgate will be singing some of U2’s greatest hits.

Concert for a cause THE Valley Christian Church (VCC) Band will be hosting a “Thank You for the Music” concert, in aid of the Sunflower Fund, from 23 to 25 June at Fish Hoek High School.

The VCC Band has become well-known to the Fish Hoek community for their musical performances over the years.

In addition to leading worship for the church, the talented group reaches out into the community in order to raise awareness and funds for the Sunflower Fund – a cause close to the team’s heart.

The relationship with the Sunflower Fund began eight years ago, when one of the band’s leaders, talented musician, young wife and new mother, Sarah Hechter, was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

She received support from the Sunflower Fund during her illness. The organisation managed to source a bone marrow donor for Hechter.

However, she passed away before the transplant could take place. During her illness, Hechter and the band began to raise awareness for this cause through music – and she wrote and recorded “The Song of the Sunflower”.

Since Hechter’s passing, the VCC band has continued to support the Sunflower Fund in her memory.

All proceeds from these concerts go towards the Sunflower Fund.

The show is proudly presented by Valley Christian Church, Fish Hoek Primary School Drama Club and the Sarah Cookney Dance Academy.

It promises to be a fun-filled family evening of music and dance, and is all for a good cause.

Tickets cost R50 and R100, and can be obtained at Fish Hoek High School, Fish Hoek Primary School, or by contacting Nicky on 082 215 2142.

Tickets will also be on sale at the door on the respective evenings.

Fish Hoek: The next meeting of the Fish Hoek Garden Club will take place at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:00. Guest speaker, Giovanni Jute, from Tankwa Logistics, will endeavour to show the latest in cutting and pruning equipment. All are invited to attend; visitors will be asked for R5 towards refreshments. Contact

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Eight days of Glory in Ocean View THE Apostolic Faith Mission Church of Ocean View will host “Eight days of Glory” from Sunday 19 to Sunday 26 June at the AFM Worship Centre, Vega Close, in Ocean View.

There will be daily celebration services from Monday 20 June to Thursday 23 June, and a birthday celebration service on Friday 24 June. On Saturday 25 June there will be a praise celebration.

All services from Monday to Friday start at 19:00 and Sunday services start at 15:00.

The Saturday service starts at 17:00.

For more information, contact Crystal Abrahams on 074 801 2266. .

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Fun on Muizenberg beach THE Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative (MCSI), in association with the Muizenberg Improvement District, will be hosting a Muizenberg Beach Safety Jamboree on Youth Day, Thursday 16 June, from 09:00 to 13:00.

All individuals who would like to share opinions are invited to join. Community organisations are welcome to put up stands in the Pavilion to “show and tell” their stories and work.

Strand sand sculptor, Michael Myekwa, will be demonstrating his craft and judge a sand sculpting competition for youth on Muizenberg Beach – weather permitting. The demonstration will run from 09:30. After the demonstration, children, youth and families will be invited to create sand sculptures under the theme “Muizenberg youth love our oceans”. Sculpting will begin at 11:30, and Myekwa will judge entries at 13:00. There will be prizes for the winners.

Other activities on offer – some in the Pavilion, others on the beach – include: . Capoeira – a demonstration of a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil, mainly by descendants of African slaves, with Brazilian native influences, beginning

in the 16th century. . Get involved – an opportunity for people to commit to activities and action plans that could help to enliven and make the beach safe. . Meet-the-people – getting to know key players in safety matters, such as Law Enforcement officers, the Metro Police local safety officer, relevant SAPS personnel, GRIT and other security service providers, office-bearers of relevant organisations, and other residents and local business people. . Celebrate Safety Beach Walk – a community walk with walk leaders, escorted by local neighbourhood watch members. . A Celebrate Safety Paddle-out will involve surfers, who are the principal users of the beach.

No food or other sales will be available at the jamboree, and entrance is free.

A few organisations such as Safer Together, Cinnabar Body Corporate, EnviroEds and Tony Rozenmeyer’s beach patrols will also participate.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Milne on (021) 788-9121, Karen Jordi on (021) 788-1196 or 082 463 1525, or Truida Prekel on (021) 788-7718 or 082 452 0341.

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LEADER

People’s Post False Bay Page 9

A different struggle ON 16 June 35 years ago, the cause was clear and the fight noble for South Africa’s youth.

Though tragic, it was a day when youths took a collective stand for themselves and future generations.

At the time, students were frustrated with the oppressive “Bantu education system” and the introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. The uprising strengthened political consciousness as youths subsequently organised themselves and established a national movement against oppression.

On Thursday we commemorate the Soweto uprisings, a proud and historically important day in SA history.

Arguably, however, similarities between present-day youth culture and that of the seventies are hard to find. While enjoying the fruits of the sacrifices made by the struggle generation, present-day youth culture thrives on individual rights and personal expression. It would seem that the minds of many youths are occupied by social networking, cellphones and – let’s not forget – plenty of bling.

But the struggle is not over; the torch has merely been passed on.

In the face of self-serving politicians, misuse of public funds and abuse of power, youth have a responsibility to have the interests of the country at heart, just like those who came before.

Today’s struggle is one that seeks to protect the freedoms paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers by making sure that the right political leaders, worthy of office, are voted into power.

Perhaps the fact that 547 651 first-time voters registered during the March registration drive, of which 80% were under the age of 30, is a promising sign.

As former president Nelson Mandela said in 1994: “Youth are the valued possession of the nation. Without them there can be no future ... They are the centre of reconstruction and development.”. The youth of the struggle knew that, but do we?

Food Lovers Market – nothing new OH how I had a chuckle when I just read Stefan Roodt’s comment “Food Lover’s Market is a very specialised store, with specific products that cannot always be found at other stores”.

What utter nonsense. I know those stores very well, and I would like to know what products he is referring to that we are unable to purchase from Woolies or Pick n Pay. Our family has just moved out to the Southern Peninsula and we love it.

It was a breath of fresh air dealing with the Fish Hoek Municipality the other day, but Longbeach Mall is horrendous.

At least they don’t have the cheek to charge us for parking.

I am still waiting for the manager to call me back. His assistant told me that guide dogs are not allowed into the Mall’s restaurants; apparently it’s one dog law – no dogs allowed.

We are very sad that there will be no movie houses there soon, and just a bunch of cabbages.

ABIGAIL DONNELLY

STEFAN ROODT, manager of Longbeach Mall, responds: I was hinting at the extensive ranges that Food Lovers Market carries, as well as the sushi offering, for example.

Exotic fresh fruit, cheeses from around the world, fresh tuna and all kinds of delicacies will be on offer, as well as dried fruit and nuts, a hot deli and a slice-and-dice service.

Regarding the “no dogs allowed” policy, this obviously excludes guide dogs, which are more than welcome at Longbeach Mall.

In fact, we pride ourselves on being completely service dog-friendly, with all the necessary facilities provided.

Thank you for taking the time to write in, and please know that you are more than welcome to come in and discuss any issues or complaints with me.

I have an open door policy, and I’m happy to assist and answer any queries or concerns you might have.

FRUIT AND VEG CITY responds: We are very excited to come to the False

Bay area in 2012. Food Lover’s Market is a unique shopping experience, with a market feel that allows you to hand-select your own fresh produce.

Quality fruit and veg remain the focal point of what we offer, while we have a variety of fresh produce food stations – a smoothie bar offering a variety of fresh smoothies, a fishmonger, a large gourmet butchery with expert blockmen who cut and prepare meat according to customer specifications, a biltong island, a bakery and confectionery and an international deli and cheese section – all fresh and delicious.

In addition to these, we have our own select range of Fresher products – sourced and packaged by Fruit and Veg City and priced low as we cut out the middleman, while our imported range of Italian pastas and olive oils are of the highest quality and very competitively priced.

Stop by and have a look at our new store when it opens next year – we hope we make a wonderful addition to the Longbeach Mall family.

LETTERS

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

Many solutions available

Road safety petition OUR community has been shocked and shattered once more by the death of another innocent victim on Kommetjie Road in Fish Hoek.

Over the years, this notoriously dangerous road has been the subject of actions, meetings and letters to the media. Measures have been taken, but tragic accidents are still occurring. We realise that it is driver behaviour and attitude that needs to change.

We realise also that the issue is complex, that the City’s funds are limited, that there are many urgent projects in dire need of financing, and that the traffic department is understaffed and underpaid.

Theodore Roosevelt said: “Do what you can with what you have, where you are.”

We have a website, we have passion and we have a voice. We have set up a petition calling those who have political and civic clout to do what they can to prevent further human suffering and financial loss through accidents on Kommetjie Road, and we ask you to add your voices to ours.

Please sign the petition, the link for which is below, and if you have been involved in an accident or a near-miss/hit on Kommetjie

Road, please note down the details as we wish to give as much evidence to the authorities as we can of the severity of the problem.

The signing will take less than a minute of your time, but in the long run could add years to the life of someone else.

The link is http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/ scenicsouth.

Please send it on to all in your network of friends and contacts. Twitter it, Facebook it – get it out there! For those not on the Internet, letters of support or petition, of constructive ideas regarding resolving the problem, and of information regarding accidents, can be dropped into the postboxes at Fish Hoek Veterinary Clinic on Kommetjie Road or at 93 Kommetjie Rd. “Though the way is full of perils, and the goal far out of sight, there is no road to which there is no end: do not despair.” – (Author unknown.)

Contact Viv von der Heyden and Kim Kruyshaar at www.scenicsouth.co.za.

VIV VON DER HEYDEN & KIM KRUYSHAAR Scenic South

No pedestrian crossing IN response to this article (“Road claims another life”, People’s Post, 7 June), why doesn’t the municipality turn the painted islands into solid ones to discourage them from being used as overtaking lanes, as currently seems to be the case?

I have been both overtaken and witnessed dangerous overtaking manoeuvres being carried out in these areas.

Also they could possibly turn the crossing outside the False Bay College Campus into a fixed (pedestrian) crossing with lights to help facilitate a safe place for people to cross, as there is a lack of “safe” places to cross Kommetjie Road between 17th and 1st avenues.

SIMON EDMONDS-BASSETT Fish Hoek

Kommetjie Racecourse “THIS IS IT,” I thought as the speeding taxi overtook a car and came straight at me over the yellow painted island, while I was waiting to turn right into Highway Road.

Luckily he managed to swerve just in time. Ray Renaud was not so lucky, and Kommetjie Racecourse claimed yet another life (“Road claims another life”,

People’s Post, 7 June).

On more than one occasion I have witnessed speeding motorists ignoring the painted islands. Constructing them out of raised concrete will perhaps slow traffic down, and provide a measure of safety for pedestrians and other road users.

EVA VAN BELLE Fish Hoek

Solutions for Kommetjie Road WOULD our aldermen councillors and traffic officials please take heed.

I write to add to those very serious suggestions and sentiments already put forward as a result of the tragic deaths that are continuously occurring on this ridiculous and very dangerous stretch of Kommetjie Road.

I myself have been on the receiving end of a young lady (unlicensed driver) entering from 13th Avenue, straight in front of my oncoming vehicle which resulted in extensive damage to both vehicles. Most fortunately no lives were lost on that morning.

Firstly, in that anyone who has allowed for so long over nearly 20 “avenues” to exist in this day and age into the Kommetjie Road, is not worthy of being called a traffic regulator or official in my opinion.

In spite of being aware of the tragedies that have occurred recently and over the years, nothing is being done by our traffic officials.

How many more times are accidents like this going to happen under the present conditions? Our city councillors are aware of the danger of this road, and it is time now for Fish Hoek residents to let them know that we will hold them responsible for allowing this situation to continue. We (the Fish Hoek residents) should stand up and say this far and no further to our very well-paid councillors.

We need a plan put forward for immediate action to be taken.

Here are a couple of actions which I think should be instituted immediately: . Dedicated traffic officer on patrol each and every day along the entire length of the Kommetjie Road. . Speed bumps, or “poached eggs”, as they are called, put into effect immediately. . Entry/exit ports to be reduced drastically, down to three at the most between First and 20th Ave. . Variable avenues to be made one-way streets forthwith. . Riverside Road entrance exit to be robot-controlled. . Speed cameras along the entire route. . Quarry Road robot – built-up centre barriers installed at entry points to break and prevent intrusions into opposite traffic flow. . Barriers to be erected to prevent criminal/illegal intent when attempting to subvert closure of entry/exit points from avenues. In fact all avenues to be non-exit into Kommetjie Road except at 17th and Riverside. . Increased monitoring of taxi speeds and roadworthiness of vehicles along the route; and . Reduction of councillors’ salaries if this is not implemented forthwith.

WINSTON FRYER Fish Hoek

A SALUTE to Tony Robinson and Bruce Clemence – Tony’s column about Eskom and Bruce’s innovative water heating approach need to be applauded.

Certain facts are unavoidable – Eskom’s house is not in order, electricity will become progressively more expensive and folks need to find ways to counter ever-escalating tariffs.

It is not to say that Bruce’s solution is necessarily the best option, but what is important is the fact that he is aware and is prepared to take the initiative.

When it comes to water heating, the options and return on investment will vary (some-

times vastly) from one household to the next.

The point of departure is to know in rand terms what portion of one’s electrical bill can be accredited to water heating.

By installing a simple, inexpensive electrical monitoring device, the home owner can calculate water heating costs and then look to a viable saving option, such as solar geysers, heat pumps, pipe lagging, geyser blankets, geyser timers and water-saving shower roses. A shift in mindset is more than half the battle won!

PATRICK CONDERAN Fish Hoek

No special votes for Silvermine AS THE nursing manager of Silvermine Village Health Care Centre, it was disturbing to read the inaccurate letter in the People’s Post (“Where is the spirit of South Africa?”, People’s Post, 31 May).

Attempts were made with the IEC to arrange special votes as had been done in previous elections, and after consultation, 10 health care residents were interested in registering for a special vote.

However the IEC did not come back to us as promised.

After contacting a political party in the area for assistance, it was finally established that registration for special votes was closed.

It must be borne in mind that the IEC voting station was in a retirement village,

where it is expected that a large section of the residents are infirm.

Those living independently cannot be forced to register for a special vote.

It is our residents’ prerogative and their democratic right to vote, no matter what their age or status of health.

Appropriate notices available to both residents and staff announcing the importance of voting were displayed, and our staff went out of their way to assist residents to vote.

Furthermore, residents from a retirement village in close proximity were brought in by bus to vote.

SHIRLEY FROST, NURSING MANAGER, SILVERMINE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

In the flow LIFE begins as a rain drop Nurturing as it grows and doesn’t stop.

In time it forms puddles; In which life thrives and bubbles Till eventually its surroundings become small; And it forms streams in response to nature’s call.

It meets up with others, making it stronger; And the journey now becomes longer.

Racing along, not knowing its destination; Yet to grow it knows it needs the migration; Till at the end of the glistening waterfall The truth is revealed, the river, the call.

But the journey’s not over, it just becomes slow.

As it feels along the steady flow.

Winding along the well-travelled trail; Till eventually it’s ready to sail.

In the horizon it all becomes clear; What lies in the distance has no caution or fear, It’s wild yet serene; but yet every part of your being.

In one second it changes form And it forms streams in response to nature’s call.

It meets up with others, making it

stronger; And the journey now becomes longer.

Racing along, not knowing its destination; Yet to grow it knows it needs the migration; Till at the end of the glistening waterfall The truth is revealed, the river, the call.

But the journey’s not over, it just becomes slow.

As it feels along the steady flow.

Winding along the well-travelled trail; Till eventually it’s ready to sail.

In the horizon it all becomes clear; What lies in the distance has no caution or fear, It’s wild, yet serene; but yet every part of your being.

In one second it changes from torrents of rages, To a sparkling mirror of predictable pages.

Don’t be fooled by the overwhelming desire To rush right in, as you will soon tire.

Flow slowly in to meet the ebbs of time; Then the ocean you join will be sublime.

Your journey complete with each tide; The surf is now yours to ride.

KAREN THEUNISSEN Glencairn Heights

Appealing for consideration TO Fish Hoek residents.

We try to save on electricity as much as possible. Outages were ghastly when we had so much of them two years ago. But I am afraid we might be heading for that again if consumers do not take note.

Since moving here I am appalled to see the lights being on in blocks of flats around us.

Residents leave bathroom and toilet lights on all night, some even during the day. A particular flat near us has all lights on day and night, including the one outside the front door. I think they are people who rent and do not care a damn, but a

THE contrast between the brighter highlands and darker areas of the moon create the patterns.

This is seen by different cul-

landlord should take note of the consumption and put a stop to it.

Then there are also those blocks of flats which are lit up like Christmas trees.

Surely you only need lights on your entrance and stairways and not on every corner, such as a particular block outside the police station (perhaps they do not trust our policemen?).

If you are guilty, switch off those unnecessary lights. You are going to cause outages, therefore a lot of hardship to many families again through your selfishness.

MAGDA Fish Hoek

tures as the “man in the moon”, the “rabbit” and the “buffalo”, among others.

– (www.wikipedia.org)

LETTERS

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Your SMSes Kommetjie Road . Please install traffic circles every 500 m in Kommetjie Road. Name each one after a person who has died in a road accident there.

The traffic circle could have a garden and a stone cross. Dave Rumbelow . To prevent further trauma to families and the driver and the witness at the infamous 16th Avenue area, should a pedestrian crossing not be pursued for pedestrians crossing a major road? . Permanent speed cameras would work at the robots, but a roaming camera will work as well.

Shopping . Next time you are in Pick n Pay Longbeach Mall, check the butchery. No-one wears gloves when handling the meat. This is very unhygienic. Ted . To all who are dissatisfied with Pick n Pay in Longbeach Mall, you should try the Fish Hoek branch, where service and attitude have always been of a high standard.

I believe that most businesses in Fish Hoek give a far superior service and a more pleasant all-round shopping experience when compared to Longbeach Mall in general.

Smiley In response . So I am the spoilt one because I complain that the only “strategically placed” bins in Fish Hoek are on the Main Road, beach and sports fields? You who jump into your petrolguzzling 4x4s to walk your dogs at said “strategic places” obviously do not notice this, and unfortunately my dogs are unaware that they are only to poop in these designated bin areas. Bella, I too am honourable enough to pick it up, hence my complaint about the lack of bins. I thought I made that clear? And I will not leave my dogs at home. If more people actually walked their dogs we would not have the barking that you all complain about too. Proven fact. It amazes me how vicious certain people can be under cover of anonymity. Such venom over a simple complaint. Laura L . Why is Smiley always complaining?

With a name like that you would think he would give us something to smile about. . In response to Denoon Sieg and Joy Cobern 7 June regarding the “Corkage agreement rooted in history”. The Blue Gecko restaurant situated on Main Road, Fish Hoek is fully licensed and has never charged corkage. Gen Clarkson, owner Ster-Kinekor . It’s an outrage to hear that the cinema is closing its doors on all of us in the Far South!

If the idiots at the top within Ster-Kinekor did a proper job with movie selection and movie rotation, then maybe they would have

A big ‘thank you’ THREE weeks ago People’s Post kindly published an article in which I appealed for donations for blankets to be donated to the needy in Cape Town.

Since then there has been a continual flow of donations from many People’s Post readers.

Thank you for your generous donations.

We are on track to reach our target, and

been more “bums on seats”. Longbeach Mall will really be the “white elephant” mall! Who needs a fancy fruit and veg shop? Kari, Sunnydale . We are avid movie lovers, but never frequent the Longbeach cinema as they never show any latest releases. So we won’t miss much if they close. Ghiem and Sageda, Ocean View . How sad, as I will not be able to walk (my only mode of transport) my grandchildren to the movies during the holidays.

Come on, Ster-Kinekor, make a plan for at least for two cinemas to remain. Sun Valley . What do you think our teenagers are going to do on weekends when Ster-Kinekor is gone? Bored teenagers – drugs and alcohol.

Taryn . If Ster-Kinekor lower their price, they would not be closing their doors. The entrance fee is way too high. People can’t afford those ridiculous prices.

Doesn’t make sense . Why have they planted alien Norfolk Pines on Beach Road near the supertubes right next to the estuary? If the City of Cape Town has committed R100 000 towards the upliftment of our Zandvlei Estuary, why can’t they get the basics right, such as planting indigenous vegetation instead of alien?

Victoria Rules of the road . Regarding jaywalkers (People’s Post, 7 June): If Pick n Pay stop their staff taking over pavements, lying, smoking and sleeping, then we won’t have to walk in the street.

Magda .The jaywalkers are as much a part of Fish Hoek as the South Easter, and are also a very effective form of traffic-calming.

Without them Main Road could be a race track! . Most drivers in Fish Hoek have no idea what indicators are there for. David Thank you . To Wolfgang Lange, a huge thank you for all the information regarding the lunar eclipse due on 15 June. It was most informative, and I am sure many people will enjoy the experience. Dee, Lakeside . If only more people can see how wonderful and pleasant False Bay hospital staff are.

I go for my medication every month.

You don’t feel as if you are walking into a hospital; they are so friendly. Every six months I go for a check-up and receive wonderful treatment from staff and doctors. I love them. Jeanette Winterbach Act now . It is inexcusable that the Northern Bypass between Sun Valley and Clovelly has not been built.

We sorely need an arterial road that bypasses the residential area. Nothing else will stop the mayhem. Grant, Fish Hoek Please help . Come walking the kennelled dogs at Tears any Wednesday, Friday or Sunday from 10:00. Phone (021) 785-4482 to book a short orientation course.

Did you know? . Did you know that we are the only country where the Minister of Defence wears the uniform of the Navy to parade?

I’m sure she can afford a dress. Eddie

Baboon signs needed THIS is a photo that I took on my way back from Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, near Tsitsikamma. Why can a sign like this not be erected all over the Peninsula?

This will make the visitors think twice before they feed the baboons. There are only signs telling the people not to feed the baboons.

STEVE VAN VUUREN Sun Valley DR ELZETTE JORDAN, Veterinarian and Biodiversity Manager for the City of Cape Town, responds: The City does have new signs that warn people of the fines for feeding baboons.

These signs are up in Da Gama Park and at Miller’s Point, and the City is in the process of having signs made for two residential areas, Tokai and Welcome Glen, as well.

It is also planned to add a decal stating the fine to existing signage. It will appear next to the “lock your doors”, “close your windows” and “do not feed” messages.

Photo: Steve van Vuuren

That ain’t no lady JUST a thank-you to Gerhard, who was kind enough to put a note on my windscreen in the car park at Longbeach Mall to tell me that a “lady” had reversed into my car and driven off without doing the same.

The owner of the white Almera (CA 383xxx) obviously was aware of what she had

appeal to People’s Post readers to donate to this worthy cause. Each donation of R50 puts a blanket on someone’s bed. So far we have warmed up 300 people.

Cash donations can be left at AP Jones, or a direct deposit can be done to: Blankets 4 Cape Town Capitec Bank Account Number: 1264255487 Branch Code: 470010 RICK BING AP Jones

very fast, and no effort would budge it. I was also worried about applying too much force and damaging the tap.

Back I went to the Chapman’s assistant.

His answer was “turn off the water, remove the tap (he showed me how, on one in the store), bring it to me, and I’ll remove the intractable part”.

This I duly did, and my problem was solved. I won’t identify the assistant as it might embarrass him, but I certainly applaud his outstanding service.

DENOON SIEG Noordhoek

FINE: This photo of a sign prohibiting the feeding of baboons and warning that a fine of R500 is applicable, was taken near Tsit­ sikamma in the Eastern Cape.

WARNING: (Left) The City’s new baboon sign with a warning of a fine added to the detail.

Image: Supplied

Great job by hardware store GOOD service deserves recognition, and I’m very happy to report an incident of outstanding service delivered by Chapman’s Hardware in Sun Valley.

I needed to undertake what I thought was a very simple plumbing task, the replacement of a plastic Isca tap top.

I purchased the replacement at Chapman’s, and when comparing that with the broken top, was told by the helpful assistant that a small brass component on the tap needed to be removed – it should have come off with the broken top.

Unfortunately, I found it was stuck

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done, as she had to drive forward again to exit.

Not nice!

Although the damage was slight, I will be watching out for that car when I next visit Pick n Pay. PENSIONER OWNER OF AN OLD, BUT MUCH-CHERISHED MAZDA

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

MADS celebrates Youth Day with a special pub quiz MADS, previously known as the Muizenberg Dramatic Society, will be hosting a special pub quiz tomorrow, 15 June at Upper Crust Pizza and Pasta Restaurant in Marina Da Gama, in celebration of youth and Youth Day, which falls on the following day, 16 June.

Members of the community are invited to either arrive in a team of five, or make new friends on the evening and start a team then.

Registration starts at 19:00, and the quiz kicks off at 19:30.

MADS has always had a strong focus on

youth and developing young talent within theatre, and this year decided to show this appreciation and offer all the youth of the community an evening of good fun.

The MADS/Upper Crust Youth Pub Quiz promises to be an enjoyable evening for all, and a good general knowledge is not imperative.

What is a must, however, is a fun and winning attitude.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the evening.

“The history of June 16, 1976, is a sad one, revolving around the fight for equality in ed-

CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S 2011/12 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) AND BUDGET Notice is hereby given in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and the Municipal Property Rates Act No.6 of 2004, that the City’s approved Integrated Development Plan document and Budget for 2011/12 will be available for information at all municipal administrative buildings, subcouncil offices (listed below) and all municipal libraries from 10 June 2011 up to and including 10 July 2011.

The documents can also be accessed through our website at the following link: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Budget/Pages/default.aspx The following table contains a list of venues where the IDP and Budget document will be available for perusal: SUBCOUNCIL MANAGER Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, Bridal Peter Deacon Subcouncil 1 Way, Milnerton Tel: 021 550 1001/60 Municipal Offices, Brighton Way, Fred Monk Subcouncil 2 Kraaifontein Tel: 021 980 6053/54 Municipal Offices, Voortrekker Road, Johannes Brand Subcouncil 3 Goodwood Tel: 021 590 1676/75 Municipal Offices, cnr Voortrekker and Ardela van Niekerk Subcouncil 4 Tallent Roads, Parow Tel: 021 938 8050 Cnr Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Martin Julie Subcouncil 5 Road, Bonteheuwel Tel: 021 695 8161 Municipal Offices, Voortekker Road, Pat Jansen Subcouncil 6 Bellville Tel: 021 918 2024/35 Municipal Offices, Oxford Street, Elmaleen Du Plessis Subcouncil 7 Durbanville Tel: 021 970 3002 Municipal Offices, cnr Fagan Street Izak du Toit Subcouncil 8 and Main Road, Strand Tel: 021 850 4149 A Block Stocks & Stocks Complex, Fezekile Cotani Subcouncil 9 Ntlakohlaza Street, Town 2, Village 1, Tel: 021 360 1111 Khayelitsha Thando Siwisa Subcouncil 10 Site B, Shopping Centre, Khayelitsha Tel: 021 360 1351/50 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Kayise Nombakuse Subcouncil 11 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1615 Parks & Bathing Building, Merrydale David Cedras Subcouncil 12 Avenue, Lentegeur Tel: 021 371 4550/51 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Lunga Bobo Subcouncil 13 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1619 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Christopher Jako Subcouncil 14 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1643/1734 Pinelands Training Centre, St Stephens Mariette Griessel Subcouncil 15 Road, Central Square, Pinelands Tel: 021 531 3437 Marius Coetsee Subcouncil 16 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Tel: 021 487 2055 Athlone Civic Centre, cnr Protea and Edgar Carolissen Subcouncil 17 Klipfontein Roads, Athlone Tel: 021 637 9757 Cnr Buck Road and 6th Avenue, Okkie Manuel Subcouncil 18 Lotus River Tel: 021 700 4025 Municipal Offices, Central Circle, Off Desiree Mentor Subcouncil 19 Recreation Road, Fish Hoek Tel: 021 784 2011/10 Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Brian Ford Subcouncil 20 Constantia Tel: 021 794 2493 Municipal Offices, cnr Van Riebeeck Pieter Grobler Subcouncil 21 and Carinus Street, Kuils River Tel: 021 900 1502/03 Municipal Offices, cnr Van Riebeeck Richard Moi Subcouncil 22 and Carinus Street, Kuils River Tel: 021 900 1578 Thando Siwisa Subcouncil 23 Cnr Delft and Fort Worth Roads, Delft Tel: 021 956 8000 Click on http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Library/Pages/ All Libraries ListofLibraries.aspx for a list of all libraries Cape Town Concourse, Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town South Peninsula Municipal Offices, cnr Main and Victoria Roads, Plumstead

SUBCOUNCIL

ADDRESS

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 PROPERTY RATES (Property Rates are zero-rated for VAT) PROPERTY RATE (reflected as Rand-in-the-rand): 1.1 Residential Properties – R0,005613 1.2 Industrial / Commercial Properties – including all Undeveloped Land – R0,011226 1.3 Agricultural properties (including farms and small holdings) fall into three categories; (a) those used for residential purposes – R0,005613 (b) those used for bona fide farming purposes – R0,001123 (c) those used for other purposes such as industrial or commercial – R0,011226 1.4 Public Service Infrastructure – R0,002005 1.5 Amended Municipal Property Rates Regulations on the Rate Ratios between Residential and Non-Residential Properties: Any property that meets the public benefit organisation criteria included in the regulation, yet does not qualify for the 100% rebate in terms of Council’s Rates Policy, shall be rated at 25% of the residential rate and the cent-in-the-rand for 2011/12 is to be R0.001403.

1.6 The special rebates for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons for the 2011/12 financial year are reflected in the table below:

ucation, where innocent youths lost their lives striving for a just education system.

“MADS recognises this, and thus realised that a pub quiz, a means of fun for many South African youths with an educational undertone, would fit in with the celebration of the equality and justice that all South African youth now have access to,” the organisastion says.

A R10 entrance fee per person, applies for entrants. MADS members enter for free.

To book, contact Jonathan Duguid directly on 076 570 6686, or email him at jduguid@africamail.com.

The gross monthly household incomes and rebates for the 2011/2012 financial year are as follows: GROSS MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2010/2011 2011/2012 0 3000 0 3000 3001 4200 3001 4200 4201 4600 4201 4600 4601 5200 4601 5200 5201 5800 5201 5800 5801 6400 5801 6400 6401 7000 6401 7000 7001 7500 7001 7600 7501 8000 7601 8200 8001 8500 8201 9000 9001 10000

% REBATE 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

1.7 The special rebates for certain categories of properties upon application as described in Annexure 3 of the Budget Document.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 TARIFFS AND CHARGES VAT at 14% is to be added to the following services: Water, Electricity, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management and City Improvement Districts/ Special Rating Areas.

1. WATER Three sets of Water tariffs were approved (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reduction imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff, but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary.

1.1 Domestic Full - Water which is used predominantly for domestic purposes and supplied to single residential properties.

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT 0<6 >6 < 10.5 >10.5 < 20 >20 < 35 >35 < 50 >50

Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

R0.00 R4.32 R9.22 R13.66 R16.87 R22.25

1.2 Commercial - Water supplied to premises predominantly of a commercial nature: R9.93 per kl 1.3 Industrial - Water which is used in manufacturing, generating electricity, land-based transport, construction or any related purpose: R9.93 per kl 1.4 Schools/Sport bodies - Any educational activity / sporting body: R8.78 per kl 1.5 Domestic Cluster - Bulk metered flats, cluster developments including single title and sectional title units. An allowance of 6kl per unit per month at zero cost upon submission of affidavits stating the number of units / refer tariff policy: R9.33 per kl 1.6 Government - National and Provincial Departments: R9.43 per kl 1.7 Municipal / Departmental use: R8.78 per kl 1.8 Homeless people shelters – Accredited shelters registered with the City of Cape Town: 0 – 0.75kl per month per person = R0.00; +0.75kl per month per person = R8.78 per kl 1.9 Miscellaneous - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories: R9.43 per kl 1.10 Miscellaneous External - All consumers supplied outside the City of Cape Town: R11.27 per kl 1.11 Bulk Tariff - Exclusive of the Water Research Commission Levy. Only for Bulk Supply to other Municipalities and for cost recovery from Water Services Reticulation of the City of Cape Town: R3.02 per kl 1.12 In line with the adoption of the Urban Agriculture Policy a free allocation of 10kl per month is in place, exclusively for subsistence farming by defined Vulnerable Groups.

1.13 Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 6kl per unit per month. An affidavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use.

1.14 New tariff incorporated into the Miscellaneous Tariffs for meter supplied by the City of Cape Town – Installed by the Developer (New connections category).

2. SANITATION Three sets of Sanitation tariffs were approved (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reductions imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary.

2.1 Domestic Full (Standard) - Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kl of sewerage per month (70% of 50kl of water equals 35kl of sewerage).

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT 0 < 4.2 >4.2 < 7.35 >7.35 < 14 >14 < 24.5 >24.5 < 35

Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

R0.00 R5.05 R10.76 R11.77 R12.36

Potjiekos competition A FOOD-AND-FUNDRAISER Winter Potjiekos competition will be held on Saturday 25 June at St Brendan’s Catholic Church, corner of Corvette Avenue and Jangada Street, in Sun Valley from 07:00 to 13:00. Participants can sell or donate the food to a feeding scheme of their choice. For an entry form, contact Maggi-Mae on (021) 7829263, 082 892 4502 or email mvidas@mweb.co.za.

2.2 Domestic Full (CoCT Oxidation Dams) – Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kl of sewerage per month (70% of 50kl of water equals 35kl of sewerage).

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT 0 < 4.2 >4.2 < 7.35 >7.35 < 14 >14 < 24.5 >24.5 < 35

Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

R0.00 R4.44 R9.45 R10.33 R11.75

2.3 Homeless people shelters – Accredited shelters registered with the City of Cape Town: 0 - 0.525kl per month per person = R0,00; +0.525kl per month per person = R7.03 per kl 2.4 Domestic Cluster – Bulk metered flats, cluster developments including sectional and single title units - 90% of Water Consumption (* see note) up to a maximum of 35kl per household. An allowance of 4.2kl per unit per month will be made available at zero cost upon acceptance of a sworn affidavit stating the number of units supplied from that metered connection: R10.45 per kl 2.5 Industrial and Commercial (Standard), Schools, Sport Bodies, Government: National / Provincial, Hospitals and other - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R7.63 per kl 2.6 Industrial and Commercial (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R7.18 per kl 2.7 Departmental - 95% of water consumption (*see note) excluding facilities not connected to the sewer system: R7.03 per kl * Important Note: The Director of Water and Sanitation Services may adjust the percentages as appropriate to the consumer. This is not applicable to the domestic full category.

2.8 Miscellaneous (Standard) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories – 95% of water consumption: R7.63 per kl 2.9 Miscellaneous (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories – 95% of water consumption: R7.18 per kl 2.10 Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 4.2kl per unit per month. An affidavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use.

3. ELECTRICITY The tariffs below are based on an average 19.94% increase.

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT DOMESTIC TARIFFS LifeLine (for qualifying customers receiving 450kWh per month on average or less)

2010/11 2011/12 %INCR

Block 1

0-150kWh

c/kWh

N/A

61.60

n/a

Block 2

150-350kWh c/kWh

N/A

81.04

n/a

Block 3

350-600kWh c/kWh

N/A 107.43

n/a

Block 4

600+ kWh

N/A 118.06

n/a

Block 1 Block 2 Service Energy

0-600kWh 600+ kWh

c/kWh

107.43 118.06 17.21 93.15

n/a n/a n/a n/a

17.21 93.15 144.60 53.51 48.84 28.67 48.84 145.32 28.67 45.40 135.16 N/A N/A N/A 4680.00 230.14 60.86 33.13 65.34 40.54 28.75 73.00

19.93 19.95 19.94 19.95 19.94 19.96 19.94 19.94 19.96 19.95 19.94 N/A N/A N/A 20.00 19.94 19.94 19.95 19.93 19.94 19.94 19.93

Firm c/kWh 10.57 12.68 Wheeling Tariff Energy Surcharge Non-Firm c/kWh 6.49 7.78 Steam To be Special agreement Generation terminated LIGHTING TARIFFS Street Lighting R/100W/burning hour 0.0852 0.1022 & Traffic Signals Private Lights R/100W/burning hour 0.0930 0.1115

19.96

Domestic Net Metered Domestic

Service Energy Small Power 2 Energy Minimum Off Peak Energy Service Large Power LV Energy Demand Service Large Power Energy MV Demand Service Very Large Energy Power Demand Service

Small Power 1

Time of Use

Energy Demand

NOTE:

c/kWh N/A c/kWh N/A R/day N/A c/kWh N/A COMMERCIAL TARIFFS R/day 14.35 c/kWh 77.66 c/kWh 120.56 R/day 44.61 c/kWh 40.72 R/day 23.90 c/kWh 40.72 R/kVA 121.16 R/day 23.90 c/kWh 37.85 R/kVA 112.69 R/day 5000.00 c/kWh 37.85 R/kVA 69.95 R/day 3900.00 High-Peak c/kWh 191.88 High-Standard c/kWh 50.74 High-Off Peak c/kWh 27.62 Low-Peak c/kWh 54.48 Low-Standard c/kWh 33.80 Low-Off Peak c/kWh 23.97 R/kVA 60.87 OTHER TARIFFS

Monthly Service Charges calculated as Daily Service Charge multiplied by number of days in billing period.

19.88

19.95 19.89

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Unwanted items needed

Still loving life at the age of 99 NOT many people can say that they were born before World War I started.

Irene de Lange can. De Lange celebrated her 99th birthday on Tuesday 7 June.

She was born in 1912, in York, England. Her father accepted a contract in South Africa to start a branch of the firm he was working for at the time, and they subsequently settled in South Africa, where Irene met her future husband.

De Lange is the very proud

mother of twin daughters, one of whom lives in Durban, the other in Canada.

She has travelled extensively all her life, and at 80 years old was still travelling on her own to Vienna and Canada.

After her husband passed away more than a decade ago, De Lange moved to Fish Hoek, where she has been living in a retirement village. They had lived in St James for about 30 years.

She says she feels restricted because she cannot keep up her

2010/11 2011/12 Increase (excl. VAT) (excl. VAT) %

RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS FORMAL 240L Container Rand per month R75.44 R79.59 Lockable 240L Container Rand per month R75.44 R79.59 INDIGENT REBATE value Block 1 (100% rebate) Property R100,000 R100,000 up to Property value Block 2 (75% rebate) from R100,001 to R150,000 R150,000 value Block 3 (50% rebate) Property from R150,001 to R250,000 R350,000 value Block 4 (25% rebate) Property from R350,001 to R300,000 R400,000 240L CONTAINER Rand per Block 1 (100% rebate) Rebate -R75.44 -R79.59 month Rebate Rand per Block 2 (75% rebate) month -R56.58 -R59.69 Rand per Block 3 (50% rebate) Rebate -R37.72 -R39.79 month Rebate Rand per Block 4 (25% rebate) month -R18.86 -R19.90 As determined by the Credit Control 100% Indigent Relief -R75.44 -R79.59 & Debt Collection Policy ENHANCED SERVICE LEVEL 240L - Additional Rand per container R75.44 R79.59 Container per month 240L - 3x per week for Rand per container R226.30 R238.75 cluster per month INFORMAL Rudimentary Service: Rand per month Free Free Basic Bagged: Rand per month Free Free NON-RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS "Non-Residential" excludes vacant and residential properties.

240L CONTAINER Rand per container 1 removal per week R90.15 R95.11 per month Rand per container 3 removal per week R263.75 R278.26 per month Rand per container 5 removal per week R428.32 R451.87 per month Lockable 240L Container Rand per month R90.15 R95.11 REFUSE AVAILABILITY Council owned property is not subject to the availability charge All vacant Erven Rand per month R44.67 R47.13 DISPOSAL SERVICES General Waste Rand per ton R231.90 R244.66 Rand per ton or Special Waste R261.90 R291.90 part thereof Clean Builders Rubble Rand per ton R50.00 R50.00

5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5%

5.5% 5.5% -

5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 11.5% 0%

5. MISCELLANEOUS TARIFFS AND CHARGES 5.1 A complete copy of all Miscellaneous Tariffs and Charges are available for inspection at the abovementioned Municipal Offices.

5.2 All Miscellaneous tariffs include VAT. Fines, Penalties, Refundable Deposits and Housing are exempt from VAT. VAT is calculated at 14% in terms of the Value Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 – CAPE TOWN STADIUM VISITORS CENTRE RATE CARD Availability subject to major Event Calendar Subject to General Terms of Usage VAT at 14% in terms of the Value Added Tax Act. 89 of 1991 to be added CATEGORIES AREA Adults

2011 / 2012 2011/2012 TARIFF EXCL. TARIFF EXCL. VAT VAT

2011/2012 TARIFF EXCL. VAT STADIUM AND STADIUM URBAN PARK URBAN PARK

REMARKS

R 40.00

R 30.00

R 60.00 Per Visit

R 15.00

R 10.00

R 20.00 Per Visit

R 15.00

R 10.00

R 20.00 Per Visit

School Tour Groups

R 10.00

R 10.00

R 15.00

Educational/ Information Booklets

R 10.00

R 10.00

R 10.00 Per booklet

Children under 12 (discounted tariff) Pensioners/Disabled (discounted tariff)

Irene de Lange

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 SPECIAL RATING AREAS ADDITIONAL RATE

4. SOLID WASTE All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT SOLID WASTE

habit of walking on Fish Hoek Beach.

De Lange says she is grateful and content to be in the space that she currently finds herself in, though her poor eyesight is “a bit of a handicap”.

De Lange attributes her long and amazing life to the fact that she has retained a sense of humour, and that she has been blessed with good health.

She also attributes her longevity to a positive outlook on life and good faith.

Per Learner Per Visit

The purpose of this notice is to draw the attention of all interested parties to the following: Additional Rates applicable to SRAs reflected opposite are exclusive of VAT and reflected as a Rand-in-the-rand SPECIAL RATING AREA Airport CID Athlone CID Blackheath CID Cape Town Central CID Claremont CID

APPROVED ADDITIONAL BUDGET RATE 2010/11 2010/11

BUDGET 2011/12

ADDITIONAL RATE 2011/12

1,636,082 500,000 1,058,400

0.001663 0.002204 0.001151

1,825,361 540,000 1,232,991

33,244,377

0.001543

36,597,225

0.001810

-Residential -Commercial Total

342,968 4,556,573 4,899,541

0.000401 0.001152

366,976 4,875,466 5,242,442

0.000423 0.001234

-Commercial

2,596,035 4,586,573

0.000657 0.001274

2,594,258 5,045,230

0.000657 0.001386

-Residential -Commercial Total

110,635 385,520 496,155

0.000417 0.001146

118,199 427,572 545,771

0.000440 0.001390

-Residential -Commercial Total

628,826 2,896,681 3,525,507 3,503,505

0.000379 0.001852

643,413 3,128,736 3,772,149 3,703,157

0.000400 0.001982

Claremont Boulevard Epping CID Fish Hoek CID

Green Point CID

Groote Schuur CID

0.001641

0.001927 0.002365 0.001151

Photo: Gwen Rea

Maitland CID Muizenberg CID

1,340,206

0.001695

1,516,832

0.001510

-Residential -Commercial Total

515,710 455,387 971,097

0.000696 0.001819

553,154 488,452 1,041,606

0.000704 0.002045

-Residential -Commercial Total

1,670,262 1,113,508 2,783,770

0.001119 0.001379

1,806,492 1,205,796 3,012,288

0.001181 0.001544

-Residential -Commercial Total

594,607 2,378,430 2,973,037 2,367,110 2,440,682

0.000547 0.001493

671,659 2,536,638 3,208,297 2,543,505 2,595,954

0.000578 0.001720

-Residential -Commercial Total Stikland CID

1,153,415 1,862,049 3,015,464 1,372,165

-Residential -Commercial Total

2,142,085 66,250 2,208,335 2,911,431

-Residential -Commercial

350,000 2,247,505 2,597,505

0.000996 0.002715

382,000

0.002483

Observatory CID

Oranjekloof CID

Paarden Eiland CID Parow Industria CID Sea Point CID

Vredekloof CID

0.001628

THE Animal Rescue Organisation’s charity shop needs unwanted items such as bric-a-brac, clothing, furniture, and other quality saleable items.

Donations help the organisation to continue its work in surrounding impoverished communities.

Visit the shop in Belmont Road, off Kalk Bay Main Road, which is open Tuesday to Saturday.

For collections or more information, contact Keith on (021) 396-5511.

Woodstock CID Wynberg CID Total

Zeekoevlei Peninsula SRA Total

81,408,977

0.001276 0.001887 0.001082 0.001863 0.003136 0.001919 0.001950 0.001527

1,316,852 1,877,302 3,194,154 1,448,666 2,347,615 77,730 2,425,345 3,028,523

0.001460 0.001887 0.001190 0.002142 0.003405 0.002070 0.002225 0.001600

399,842 2,441,395 2,841,237

0.000704 0.002845

382,000

0.002285

88,336,991

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 - MYCITI INTEGRATED RAPID TRANSIT (Integrated Rapid Transit is exempt from VAT) SERVICES RENDERED VAT 2010/11 2011/12 UNTIL 2011/12 FROM AND RELATED UNIT REMARKS YES/ RAND 31 DEC 2011 1 JAN 2012 TRANSPORT PRODUCTS NO EXCL. VAT RAND EXCL.VAT RAND EXCL.VAT PREMIUM AIRPORT SERVICE – FARE LEVEL 1 (USING MANUAL TICKETS) UNTIL IRT FULL FARE SYSTEM STARTS From Cape Town Airport to MyCiTi Civic Centre Station or per person per trip (one Premium Airport service return. Period of validity: 3 months from date of purchase (in No R50.00 R53.00 R53.00 way) case of a manual ticket).

Premium Airport concession 1: Children per child per trip (one On the same route. Period of validity: 3 months from date of No R25.00 R26.50 R26.50 4-11 years old (ie 4 and way) purchase. older, but under 12 yrs) Premium Airport On the same route: unlimited travel within calendar month concession 2: Monthly per monthly ticket of validity. Not transferable. Period of validity: one calendar No R400.00 R424.00 R424.00 ticket month.

Premium Airport On the same route PLUS one trip on the Inner City Interim concession 3: Bulk per ordinary ticket when service (Item No 4): per single ordinary ticket (Ticket type No R40.00 R42.40 R42.40 purchase - ordinary bought in bulk 1B.1), provided 20 tickets or more are purchased at the same tickets time. Period of validity: 3 months from date of purchase.

On the same route PLUS one trip on the Inner City Interim Premium Airport per child ticket when service (Item No 4): per single child ticket (Ticket type 1B.1), concession 4: Bulk No R20.00 R21.20 R21.20 bought in bulk provided 20 tickets or more are purchased at the same time. purchase - child tickets Period of validity: 3 months from date of purchase.

INNER CITY INTERIM FARE SYSTEM – FARE LEVEL 1 (USING MANUAL TICKETS): PRIOR TO IRT INTERIM FARE SYSTEM Inner City Interim Service: per person per trip (one From Gardens Centre via Civic Centre Station to Waterfront.

No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 ordinary ticket way) Period of validity: one month IRT FULL FARE SYSTEM – FARE LEVEL 1 Trunk (Basic) Route: Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up to nearest Peak Period: 6:30 - 8:30 No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 one way trip per person 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of and 16:00 - 17:30 plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.40 R0.42 up to a maximum of R16.00 R17.00 R18.05 Trunk (Basic) Route: Off- Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up to nearest No R4.00 R4.00 R4.24 Peak Period one way trip per person 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.30 R0.32 up to a maximum of R15.00 R12.50 R13.25 Premium Trunk (Airport) Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up to nearest No R44.00 R44.52 R44.52 Route: all periods one way trip per person 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.42 R0.42 Feeder Route: Peak Flat fare. Fare for one This is charged at a flat fare.

No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 Periods way trip per person Feeder Route: Off-peak Flat fare. Fare for one This is charged at a flat fare.

No R4.00 R4.00 R4.25 periods way trip per person Feeder extensions routes: Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up to nearest No N/A R5.00 R5.30 Peak Periods one way trip per person 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus, regarding kms after first 10kms, a Rate per Kilometre of N/A R0.40 R0.42 up to a maximum of N/A R17.00 R18.05 Feeder extensions routes: Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare to rounded up to No N/A R4.00 R4.24 Off-Peak Periods one way trip per person nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus, regarding kms after first 10kms, a Rate per Kilometre of N/A R0.30 R0.32 up to a maximum of N/A R12.50 R13.25

NOTE: Categories of users exempt from paying the transport tariff can be found in the City’s Tariffs and Charges Book.

GENERAL REMARKS: The tariffs above are applicable for guided tours only.

Access to the urban park is free during operating hours.

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Create a haven for exotic birds in your garden HOW do you attract birds to your garden? Landscape with plants that birds like, invest in a feeding station or add a bird bath to the garden.

Sunbirds and the Cape sugarbird love the sweet nectar produced by aloes and proteas, and will make a home a permanent stopover.

Look out for the orange lion’s ear – Leonotis – and classic winter flowering redhot pokers – Kniphofia.

For birds that love insects, leave fallen leaves and rotting logs in the borders to provide a micro-habitat for various insects, grubs and worms, which will in turn attract insect feeders such as Cape Robin-Chats, Karoo and olive thrushes, as well as African hoopoes.

These birds love the dense undergrowth of gardens where they turn over leaves and debris in search of grubs.

Finches, sparrows, weavers and red bishops love the seed or suet that is put

out on a bird feeder.

Look out for seed-dispersing tube-type bird feeders for the smaller birds, and glamorous buffet style feeders, complete with anchor stakes for fruit and wide platforms, for larger birds.

Bird feeding stations should be fixed to the sturdy pole or hung from the tree branch in full sight of a window, so that bird visits can be watched.

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

Notice is hereby given 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 was lodged at Simon's Town Magistrate's Court.

Objections may be lodged in with the Ocean View SAPS and a copy of the objections must be furnished to the applicant.

Full name, street & postal address of applicant: Mdendulo Bulana, 1493 Pokela Road, Masiphumemele, Fish Hoek. C/o MacCallums, P.O. Box 53011, Kenilworth, 7745 Kind of liquor licence being applied for: On consumption licence Kind of liquor to be sold: All kinds of liquor Name under which business is conducted and full address of the premises: MB'S Tavern, 1493 Pokela Road, Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek Police Station (Designated Police Officer) where applications can be perused and objections lodged: Ocean View SAPS ESI SISAZISO SOKUBA lomfani sicelo ulandelayo unenjogo yokufaka isicelo kwiBhodi Yotywala yeNtshona Koloni yokufumana ilayisenisi yokuthengisa utywala bazo zonke iintlobo ezikhankanywe apha ngezantsi kwisiza esikwidilesi ekhankanyiweyo. Esi sicelo sizakufakwa kwi­Ofisi kaMantyi wase Simons Town nalapho sinokuqwalaselwa khona. Izimvo mpikiswanao malunga nesisicelo zingathunyelwa kwisikhululo samapolisa ase­ Ocean View ngentsuku iziyi 28 ukusuka namhlanje.

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

Notice is hereby given 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 will be lodged at Simon's Town Magistrate's Court.

Objections may be lodged in with the Ocean View SAPS and a copy of the objections must be furnished to the applicant.

Full name, street & postal address of applicant: Noyelengasi Adelaide Mvula, 2958, Masonwabe Street, Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, C/o MacCallums, P.O. Box 53011, Kenilworth, 7745 Kind of liquor licence being applied for: Off consumption licence Kind of liquor to be sold: All kinds of liquor Name under which business is conducted and full address of the premises: Ncedabantu Tavern, 2958 Masonwabe Street ,Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek Police Station (Designated Police Officer) where applications can be perused and objections lodged: Ocean View SAPS ESI SISAZISO SOKUBA lomfani sicelo ulandelayo unenjogo yokufaka isicelo kwiBhodi Yotywala yeNtshona Koloni yokufumana ilayisenisi yokuthengisa utywala bazo zonke iintlobo ezikhankanywe apha ngezantsi kwisiza esikwidilesi ekhankanyiweyo. Esi sicelo sizakufakwa kwi­ofisi kaMantyi wase Simons Town nalapho sinokuqwalaselwa khona. Izimvo zempikiswano malunga nesisicelo zingathunyelwa kwisikhululo samapolisa ase­ Ocean View nentsuku iziyi 28 ukusuka namhlanje.

Igama lomfaki sicelo: Noyelengasi Adelaide Mvula, 2958 Masonwabe Street, Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, C/o MacCallums, P.O. Box 53011, Kenilworth, 7745.

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People’s Post False Bay Page 15

New exhibition at Modern KALK BAY Modern will be presenting a winter sculpture and ceramics exhibition from 15 June to 15 July.

The opening of the exhibition will be held at the gallery in Main Road, on Wednesday 15

June at 18:00.

Refreshments will be provided.

The gallery is open daily from 09:30 to 17:00.

For more information, contact (021) 788-6571, email kbmodern@iafrica.com or visit the website www.kalkbaymodern.com.

The art of bits and bytes

Mark Sampson will perform his third one­man show, “Off the Grid”, at The Red Herring on Friday 17 June. This will be the final local performance before the show is presented at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.

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Sampson approaches lift-off THE RED HERRING on Friday night hosts the final local performance of comedian Mark Sampson’s new production, “Off the Grid”, before it is performed at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival in July.

This, Sampson’s third one-man production, is dubbed a “climate change comedy show” and is the first theatre show in South Africa to be completely powered by renewable resources.

It will eventually be called “Africa Clockwise” to coincide with Sampson’s planned two-year clockwise trip around the African continent.

Sampson sets off in April 2012 with his whole family in the “green bandwagon”, a 10-ton truck covered with solar panels and running on cooking oil.

The journey’s aim is to highlight the complex issues around climate change, and hopefully also to break a world record for the longest distance travelled using cooking oil as the only fuel.

The restaurant is so happy to be hosting a green-themed, solar-powered comedy show that they have offered the incredible deal of only R150 for a full meal plus show!

Book now on (021) 789-1783. The show starts at 19:00.

PERFORMANCE artist Belinda Silbert’s new piece, “Deep Bytes”, evolved over the past six months through the conscious examination of her journey of inner exploration, where she tried to see “the whole picture”, while still being an intrinsic fragment of the “jigsaw puzzle” of her life.

“Deep Bytes” showcases her deep voice (mezzo-soprano) which has come to embody her full embracing of the joy of being a “sensual, powerful woman”.

She explores the other senses through “byte-sized” experiences of all of the five senses. The word-play around “bytes”, meaning information, as opposed to “bites”, referring to morsels that stimulate the appetite further, is intentional.

The visually stimulating aspect of the

show will be expressed through costumes and lingerie, as well as the inclusion of Silbert’s paintings.

The show aims to fully engage all of the audience’s senses, and to welcome them into the intimate experience of integrating the many paradoxical aspects of being a woman, a musician and a fellow traveller on this challenging path called life.

“Deep Bytes” will be shown at the Theatre in the Muze on 19 Atlantic Road, Muizenberg on Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June at 20:00.

Tickets cost R100, with discounts available for block bookings and fundraisers.

To book, phone 079 985 1333 or email info@belindasilbert.co.za.

Library closes temporarily MUIZENBERG Library is due for roof maintenance, and will be closed from Thursday 23 June to Thursday 30 June. For further infor-

mation, contact the library on (021) 788-5263 or email muizenberg.library@capetown.gov.za.

Digital Tips: Shooting in the raw?

GARETH GRIFFITHS

ABOUT shooting nudes? No. This slightly more advanced contribution is aimed at camera owners who use a computer to store and manipulate photos.

Most single lens reflex cameras and certain compact digital cameras give the photographer the option of taking the photo in the “RAW” format and not the traditional JPEG format. Image formats refer to the type of electronic file to which a camera “writes” a photo. They are analogous to negatives used in a film camera.

There are, however, different digital file formats, such as JPEG, TIFF and RAW. In much the same way, a word processor package – such as MS Word or Open Office, will store text documents in differing formats like .DOC or .RTF, and many others.

However, there is an important difference between RAW and JPEG files. JPEG files are “played out” images that can only be corrected to a limited extent.

On the other hand, RAW files contain basic camera sensor data that are not yet formed into an image. That is why many photo shops will not be able to make prints directly off RAW without first converting to JPEG. Likewise, you may not

edit a RAW image directly in editor programmes like Photoshop, Elements or PaintShop. The RAW file is first converted to a JPEG or TIFF image.

RAW formats are powerful. It is possibly to “replay” the main camera settings when processing RAW. For example, you can change exposure values by up to three ev stops over and under the exposure your camera has taken.

If you had allowed your camera to shoot JPEG images, your options are far more limited.

In addition, you can reset the camera’s white balance selection when re-editing the image in RAW. In essence, this makes exposure bracketing or white balance bracketing redundant.

However, RAW files take up to four times the storage space on camera memory or computer, so in an ideal situation you would adjust your lighting on the RAW files you have taken, then discard after final conversion and saving to high resolution JPEGs at maximum quality or minimum compression. . Gareth Griffiths is a professional photographer based in Noordhoek. You can follow his blog at www.ggphotoworld.blogspot.com or email gg_imaging@iafrica.com.

Coward auditions THE Fish Hoek Dramatic Society will be staging Noël Coward’s “Hay Fever”, to be directed by Alastair Duff at the Masque Theatre from 7 to 15 October.

Auditions will be held at 14:00 on Sunday 19 June at the Masque Theatre, Main

Road, Muizenberg.

This “very clever, very funny romp” requires five women and four men (ages 18 to 55), all of whom must have a flair for comedy. Inquiries to Alastair Duff on (021) 788-4984 or alastairduff@gmail.com.

Raffle winners

The winners were drawn on Thursday 2 June: . African wall hanging – M Salem. . African necklace – J Woods. . Handmade fabric doll – L Ayrton. . Wine – D Fisher . Handpainted cake plate – C Wingate; and . Tea Shower – C Furmage.

THE South Peninsula Handcraft Centre held its exhibition from Wednesday 25 May to Saturday 28 May at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre.

At the exhibition, raffles were used as a way of raising funds for the craft centre.

THE BAND: Ocean View band Young Terra will be performing at eMzantsi 4WAY LIVE in Masiphumelele on Saturday 18 June.

Photo: Supplied

eMzantsi Going BOS for Youth Day THIS year, the eMzantsi community-building project is challenging young people across the South Peninsula to engage with environmental issues around their 2011 theme “eMzantsi Goes BOS!”.

They will be marking their progress and celebrating Youth Day at the second of eMzantsi’s quarterly 4WAY LIVE concerts in Masiphumelele at the Community Hall from 12:00 to 16:00 on Saturday 18 June.

The afternoon’s events kick off at noon with a mini-carnival parade from the Community Hall to the Presbyterian Church on Myeza Street.

Giant puppets will be there to give prizes to children for picking up litter in the park next to the church.

From 13:00 in the Masiphumelele Community Hall, Jungle Theatre will present their show “River of Life” – explaining the importance of preventing water pollution through the magical, musical story of Prin-

cess Mamlambo and her quest to save her village. Top acts from the eMzantsi intercultural music and dance project will then take to the stage alongside acts from Masi Massive, the township’s own hip hop and RnB collective.

Crowd favourites, Marhoshi Gumboots, from Masi, and rock band, My Friend’s Bread, from Fish Hoek, will be performing alongside brand new rap combo, Close Corp from Ocean View, and brass band Junior Ramblers. There will also be the first public performances of original songs written by music project members about climate change for this year’s theme.

There is no cover charge, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.

For more information, call the eMzantsi office on (021) 785-1515, email info@emzantsi.org.za, or visit www.emzantsi.org.za

Women share and learn THE Woman Today organisation will have as guest speaker George Tebbutt – author, reporter, broadcaster, sportsman, businessman, civic personality and retired judge – who will share his life story at the King of Kings Baptist Centre in Sun Valley, on the corner of Buller Louw Drive and Ou Kaapse Weg on Tuesday 21 June at

09:30. Another speaker, Graham Vermooten, of Media Village, who trains Christian men and women in using media to reach the world with the gospel, will then give an insight into his world.

Tea will be served. For details call Daphne Wesselo or Mary Murgatroyd on (021) 782-3392.

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

View from the beach PAUL BOTHA

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HE recent glorious, balmy autumn weather and a virtually constant river of swell emanating from the Roaring Forties has provided ample opportunities for wave riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy themselves in the many outstanding surf breaks in the Far South.

Everybody, from big wave chargers riding the open-ocean power of reefs on the Atlantic coast, to those experiencing their first adrenaline rush in the kneehigh “foamies” on the gently sloping beaches of False Bay, have been logging plenty of water-time and most, if not all, are sporting those self-satisfied grins that go with being “surfed-out”.

On the contest scene, Jordy Maree fared best of the locals in the Rip Curl Gromsearch, which attracted most of the country’s top 16-and-younger surfers to the Far South last weekend.

The talented 12-year-old from Silvertree won the under-14 boys division, where Dillon Fernandez (Muizenberg) finished fourth while Ethan Fletcher (Kom-

metjie) placed third in the under12 boys and Ruth Armstrong (Scarborough) was fourth in the under-16 girls competition.

Great local conditions notwithstanding, two hardcore local watermen chased their dream waves on opposite sides of the planet last month.

Muizenberg’s Frank Solomon, a rising star on the global bigwave scene, received a couple of days’ notice that he was in the elite 24-man field for the Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos in Chile, the first event on the 2011/12 Big Wave World Tour.

The next day he was on a plane heading for the west coast of South America for the first time.

Managing just one practice session in the enormous left-breaking waves, Solomon nevertheless charged to victory in his first heat by catching one of the biggest waves of the event, with a waveface estimated at 11m to 12m (36 to 40 foot).

After a good start in the semi-finals, he found himself out of position and placed fourth, just missing out on the final and finishing the event in a morale boosting seventh position overall.

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Meanwhile, fellow local goofyfoot (a surfer who rides with the right foot in front) big wave lover, Jack Smith, from Noordhoek, had been scouring the wave and weather Internet models trying to spot the ideal conditions for GLand, one of the world’s best leftbreaking waves, situated deep in the jungle on the Eastern tip of Java in Indonesia.

Seeing a huge weather system approaching Western Australia, Smith knew he had three days before the swell would reach his favourite surf spot.

After several fruitless calls to find if anyone would like to join him, Smith packed four surfboards and a couple of accessories, kissed his wife goodbye and flew on his own to Bali via Singapore. Taking the fast, four-hour ferry trip across to G-Land, he arrived in perfect time to get five days of epic two to three metre (610 foot) glassy waves funnelling down the storied coral reef, returning home a week later with salt water still running out of his sinuses and a huge grin on his face. Respect guys – you are living proof that only a surfer knows the feeling!

TURNING POINT: DHL Stormers players, Francois Louw, Schalk Burger and Nick Koster try to get their hands on Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf, Francois Hougaard, as he heads to the tryline in the Super Rugby clash between the two sides at Newlands on Saturday. The Bulls won 19­16.

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MISTY MISSION: The 2011 Old Fish­ ermans Trail Chal­ lenge was held be­ tween Hout Bay and Fish Hoek on Saturday 11 June.

The conditions on the mountain were testing, with heavy mist and south east winds, yet records were broken by the leaders. Ryan Sand­ es powered through to win the race in a time of 1 hour 39 min 42 sec, from Hout Bay, over Blackburn Ridge and past the Silver­ mine Dam. Michelle Lombardi won the women’s race.

Photo: John Hishin

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