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Development plans open to scrutiny DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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OUNG adults of Kommetjie are uniting against “inappropriate” developments and is working with the Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers Association (KRRA) to seek expert and legal opinion to comment on the recently published Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for three Kommetjie Village developments.

The EIA plans for three developments by Kommetjie Estates and Redcliff Properties, which includes the proposed central development and the two Wireless Road developments, were made available on 29 June and are now to face public scrutiny.

The public can comment on the findings of the EIA, which was compiled by Chand Environmental Consultants, until 7 September.

The KRRA along with a group of young adults from Kommetjie plan to employ a specialist to help them to comment on the EIA’s.

The proposal of the developments caused a public outcry in April last year, with residents strongly objecting to what they deemed “inappropriate developments” (“Kommetjie says no to ‘urban sprawl’”, People’s Post, 27 April 2010).

The proposed Central Development consist of a retail and residential node, situated on a 1.9 ha site, between Kommetjie Main Road and Teubes Road.

The developer is proposing to build 31 residential units, with two parking bays per unit and a retail centre (approximately 1 400m²) with 62 parking bays and access

from Teubes Road to both the retail and residential nodes. Part of the development plan is to leave a public open space in between the residential and retail nodes, which aims to protect the rare Cape Flats Dune Strandveld vegetation will remain on this land.

The proposed high density housing development on Wireless Road, a Kommetje Estates development, consists of a 1.55 ha portion of erf 948 and is located along Wireless Road and south of the Bokramspruit.

The erf is zoned for rural use but an application is being submitted to rezone and subdivide the area for 44 residential units, consisting of two and three story buildings.

The proposed high density residential development, known as Wireless two, a Redcliff Properties development, lies wedged between a Telkom telecommunication facility, Kommetjie Road, Bokramspruit River and the proposed Riverside development.

The developers preferred proposal, includes 27 houses and 74 apartments in two and three story buildings and 143 parking bays.

Daryn Smith, who serves on the KRRA executive committee, says the developers have not taken many of their concerns into consideration to keep with the “village character”. He said the two proposed Wireless Road developments do not fit in with the “Kommetjie vibe”. “When I think of Kommetjie, I do not think about apartment blocks,” he said.

Smith, along with a group of young Kommetjie residents, organised the “Keep Kommetjie Real” party, to raise funds to hire special-

AJAX ACES IT AGAIN: Ajax Cape Town were, for the third time, crowned the u/17 Engen Knockout Challenge winners, after a nailbiting 2­1 final against Africa Soccer Development (ASD) at the Stephen Reagon Sports Complex in Westridge, Mitchell’s Plain on Sunday (31 July). In its eighth year, the annual tournament – of which People’s Post is the print media sponsor – saw Cape Town’s 16 top u/17 teams compete for the coveted title from Friday to Sunday. See more on pages 15 and 16. Photo: Rashied Isaacs

ist and legal opinion to fight the proposed Kommetjie developments (“Residents party to keep Kommetjie real”, People’s Post, 11 February 2011).

More than R37 000 was raised and more than 800 people gathered for the fundraiser. Smith said the reason why a younger generation is getting involved, is because most of them grew up in Kommetjie and would like to protect it for their own children.

Smith’s main concern regarding future developments, is that each development’s impact is measured in isolation. Smith said there are several other developments in the Kommetjie and Ocean View areas on the table. The major concerns are the impact of the developments on the road and sewage infrastructure.

Bruce Campbell Smith, executive committee member of the KRRA, reiterates Smith’s concern regarding the cumulative impact of developments. He said the Kompanjiestuin Development on Kommetjie Road next to Ocean View, has already been approved and two proposed developments in Kommetjie

are still pending, with the latter consisting of over 230 housing units. Campbell Smith further stated that traffic studies are bound to look at the impact on local roads, but says that the studies should look at the bigger picture and the impact on roads like Ou Kaapseweg. He added that upgrades on infrastructure should be completed before any development commences.

The KRRA strongly criticised a press release from Redcliff Properties and Kommetjie Estates last year, trumpeting infrastructure upgrades as a result of development contributions payable by developers. Campbell Smith called the press release a “cheap trick”. He says the funds for the upgrades will “trinkle in slowly”.

Patrick Dowling, chairperson of the KRRA, criticised the EIA report for not including a social impact study, which would investigate the social effects and consequences of the proposed development, despite a specific and motivated request for this.

He agrees the designs do not reflect the “village feel” of Kom-

metjie. Dowling said the developments will cause a jump in population and densification and a rapid increase of traffic. “Sustainability criteria and green design principles are not evident.”

Junior van der Horst, property manager and a director of Kommetje Estates, told People’s Post, that the developments are aimed at changing Kommetjie from a “dormant suburb” into a sustainable village. He said Kommetjie residents have to travel to other areas for work, shopping and to attend school. He said that these developments will help residents to live, work and shop in Kommetjie.

Van der Horst further said these developments will address the existing need for lower cost housing.

“It is very difficult for young people to find a residence in Kommetjie.”.

JBB Developers, which is heading up developments in the village, could not be reached for comment before going to print.

The EIA’s can be viewed at the Kommetjie Library, Somerset Road, or downloaded from the website at www.chand.co.za/Kommetjie.asp

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MORE AND MORE ACCOLADES: In 2008, Brian won the print media category in the provincial Department of Sports and Culture’s Western Province Sports Awards.

Tuesday 2 August 2011

HONOURED: Brian was one of a select crowd of 40 who were invited to meet Nelson Mandela in 2002.

Saluting a legend in his time ANDRE BAKKES

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ESPECTED and renowned sports journalist, Brian Gaffney (59), has joined the big newsroom in the sky on Tuesday, 25 July, after a month long illness.

The affectionately named “Uncle Brian” will be sorely missed by family and friends and his passing has left a big Brian Gaffney shaped hole in community sport as a whole.

This determined, multi-award winning “walking encyclopaedia” has, after all, graced countless of touchlines and thousands of back pages since 1970.

Dr Ivan Meyer, MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, acknowledged that Brian played a “critical role” in promoting sport amongst the people, particularly those living in the Cape Flats.

“He was a tireless fighter and often fearless in his quest to expose the wrongs in sport,” added Meyer.

Brian was born to accumulate a vast sum of knowledge and share it with people he cared about, so it comes as no surprise that long time friend Herman Gibbs said: “He found his niche in community newspapers.”

He was, first and foremost, a loving husband, father and grandfather.

His wife, Vanessa, has a hatful of fond memories of their 24 years together. What will stay with her forever is how her “teddy bear” used to spontaneously burst into his favourite song, “I’m leaving, on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again ...”

Before too long, a duet of perfect unity and understanding would permeate their world.

“Those were special moments,” she smiled.

“We met on a sports field while I was playing softball. He was a very good photographer, because he ‘zoomed’ me in! It wasn’t long before we were married.”

The two became four when Sasha (23) and

Alzheimers support group meets THERE will be a support group on Friday 5 August for families coping with Alzheimers and other dementias.

The group meets on the first Friday of every month at Nerina Gardens, Recreaction Road, Fish Hoek at 10:00.

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Callan (19) were born and in 2009 the birth of Zarah made a grandfather of “Uncle Brian”.

Vanessa concedes that she also likes sport, but unlike her husband, she wasn’t “110% obsessed” with it.

“He never stopped talking about it. At 01:00 in bed he would tell me that I’m good company and then continued talking about sport.”

This insatiable appetite for sport and a diligent pursuit of perfection in his chosen profession meant he was destined for greatness.

The first editor of People’s Post, Annelien Dean, recognised these rare qualities immediately.

“I remember when I interviewed him in 2006 for the position of sports journalist. He had an immense knowledge of the subject and I felt a deep urge to bring him in,” she said.

It was a decision she never regretted. In 2009 Brian was awarded the runner-up prize in the Sanlam National Community Press Awards in the sports writing category and in 2010 he was awarded the Vodacom Regional Journalist Award for his exposé titled, “No Saints at all”.

Dean continued: “Having been able to work with him was a privilege. He was a consummate gentleman with compelling authority.”

Brian’s good friend and People’s Post photographer, Rashied Isaacs, said that this authority translated into respect.

“All the photographers at the World Cup knew him. Uncle Brian was like a daddy to us.”

Isaacs reckons the World Cup was a highlight for Brian. “I might think after a game that it was a boring draw, but he would analyse it from a different perspective.

“He was one of a kind. I lost a dear friend and mentor.”

Gilbert Kruger knew Brian for 30 years and said he will always remember him for his “thoroughness and fairness”, his willingness to assist someone in need and his constant

READY WITH A SMILE: Brian Gaffney (59) was always on hand with a witty joke or a mountain of knowledge. Here he celebrates his wife’s 50th birthday.

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FAMILY MAN: Those who knew Brian agree that his family always came first. Here is Brian with wife Vanessa, and the children, Sasha and Callan.

presence next to the sports fields.

Even though Brian and sport were synonymous, acting editor of People’s Post, Feroza Miller-Isaacs, emphasises that one shouldn’t forget about all the other legacies he left behind when she concluded: “It was reassuring to pass Brian’s desk and engage in some chatter about his love of gardening and cooking, his pride in his wife’s catering business and his adoration of his grandchild.”

For a brief moment Vanessa’s eyes sparkled with tears. “We will all miss him.”

She looks at her husband’s temporarily un-

kempt garden and is comforted by the thought that the Strelitzia would soon be blossoming with orange flowers once again.

The family invite representatives of sports organisations to pay tribute to Brian during a memorial service on Wednesday 3 August at 19:30 at St Cyprian’s Anglican Church on the corner of Consort Road and 5th Avenue in Retreat.

The funeral will be held at the same church on Saturday, 6 August, at 10:00.

For any enquiries or directions phone Vanessa on 072 370 3078.

Toast to an evening of fun THE Two Oceans Toastmasters will host a Humorous Club Competition Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 3 August) at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre in Fish Hoek at 19:00.

Join the toastmasters for an evening of fun and laughs. Entry is free and all guests are welcome. For more information call Marge on (021) 782-2666 or 084 805 8185.

THE CREW: Seen here is the new Two Oceans Toastmasters committee, back from left, Catherine Burnett, Marge Kruyt, Verity Price and, front from left, Alana Bynre, Tony Byrne and Marion Thomas.

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Man loses eye in assault

DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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SUN VALLEY resident has lost an eye and now needs reconstructive surgery, after he was assaulted at the exit to the Kalk Bay Harbour on Saturday 9 July.

The 26-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, was leaving a restaurant at the Kalk Bay Harbour at about 04:00 in the morning, when his car stalled before he could cross the railway line and turn into Main Road.

The man’s father, said his son pulled up his handbrake when the car stalled.

A car, waiting in line behind him, drove into the back of his car.

According to the father, his son then allegedly opened his window to talk to two suspects from the car behind him, that were approaching him.

He said one of the suspects punched his son twice on his right eye through the open window.

His son climbed out of the car, only to be further assaulted with a steering lock.

The father said his son tried to defend himself with his arm, but the steering lock broke his arm and hit his face before he fell unconscious.

The father says that his son is shocked at the attack and could not find words to express how he felt.

The two suspects allegedly stole the man’s wallet and cellphone, before they fled the scene.

The father said when his son came to, not long after the attack, he drove home to Sun Valley.

He was submitted to the False Bay Hospital and was treated for a broken arm, broken jaw and broken facial bones.

The father said that the son is currently at home and “doing much better.”

He will undergo reconstructive surgery in August, in order to fit a prosthetic eye.

The father told People’s Post that his son is resting at home and feeling “positive”.

The son is able to eat and drink fluids and has taken a train journey since the attack.

Captain Stephen Knapp, spokesperson for the Muizenberg police, said police officers are investigating a case of robbery.

Knapp said the complainant can only describe the one suspect as being a white male.

“It is alleged, however, that two suspects were involved in the incident.”

Knapp requests that anyone with information regarding the case come forward and present it to the police.

The case is being investigated by Detective Warrant-officer Nicolas Smuts, who is appealing to anybody who may have information about the incident, to come forward.

Tony Rozemeyer, spokesperson for the Muizenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF), said that except for one incident, he is not aware of other serious incidents at Kalk Bay Harbour.

He said the only other incident he can remember is an assault that ensued over a parking bay in August last year (“Elderly man ‘assaulted over parking spot’”, People’s Post, 24 August 2010).

He said that this is not something that happens on a regular basis at the Kalk Bay Harbour.

“This is the first serious incident that I am aware of.”

HONOURING EXCELLENCE: Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Arno Lamoer (left back) hosted a Medal Parade on Friday 29 July at Pinelands Sports Grounds. In the front is Colonel Christopher John Oosthuizen.

Photo: Lulama Zenzile

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in 2009. Later this year five burglaries were committed and fingerprints and photographs of the scenes were taken.

It was later discovered that the suspect arrested in 2009 was linked to all five cases in Simon’s Town.

The suspect’s photo was circulated throughout the Muizenberg cluster, which in-

cludes Simon’s Town, Ocean View, Fish Hoek, Hout Bay and Muizenberg.

On Tuesday 12 June, Constable Adnan Bloem came across the suspect and arrested him for housebreaking and theft.

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CCTV footage showed the crime being committed and a 21-year-old suspect was traced to Saldanha, through his car’s number plate.

Simon’s Town police said that they arrested the suspect for housebreaking and theft

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Support group finds new home THE Young Mom Support group will in future hold their monthly meetings at The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre in Guinea Fowl Road, Sunnydale.

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“We hope that through association with an organisation such as the DTHF, Young Mom Support will fulfill an important role in the Centre’s services to the local youth.

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Nationalise the mines and collect 100 percent of the profit. Sounds good, but it means that you also have to find 100 percent of the capital, do all the work and make all the decisions. The problem here is that you have to manage the mines with a lot more skill than that exhibited in the management of, say, SAA or there won’t be any profits.

When there are losses they are all yours.

When the diamond market turns sour, as it recently did, you still have to pay the workers and keep up their UIF, medical aid and pension fund contributions.

Nope. The best way to milk the capitalists is to nationalise the minerals while they are still in the ground. Then you get the mining companies to pay you for the right to dig.

They then have to pay royalties on anything they find. You top it off with company tax and VAT. Then you bully them with demands that they meet quotas on the racial composition of their work force and shareholders. That should make them come up with a few tasty BEE deals.

That’s the wickedly exploitative system we now have and, from the government’s point of view, it would be crazy to change it. In fact, the only mystery is the silence of the mines. Why are they not crying out to be nationalised?

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The only thing to remember is not to take too much. One must always leave some milk in the cow for the calves.

But not to worry.

There are the banks that can be plundered for close to 30 per cent of their profit and 14 per cent of all those yummy bank charges in the name of VAT. Of course there are other ways to exploit the wicked capitalists. In Botswana the government went into partnership with De Beers and now gets half the profits from the diamond mining industry.This is by far the fairest system, with the one drawback that the government has to share in both the profits and the losses.

When a new mine is developed both partners have to cough up a capital investment of a billion or so to start the project and then wait and hope for the profits to materialize. No doubt De Beers like the arrangement.

There are no mining taxes or royalties so their 50 percent of the profits in Botswana is worth more than the after-tax 50 percent they would get in South Africa.

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Chappies closed after rock fall

Go green and get access to save

DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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THE new access card to the Table Mountain National Park (‘the Park’) offers discounted rates to Cape Town residents.

It was introduced on Wednesday 27 July at the Boulders Beach Lodge in Simon’s Town.

The new access card, dubbed the “My Green Card” and available exclusively to Cape Town residents, provides twelve free entries into any of the Park’s paypoints, namely the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal, Silvermine and the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof.

The card costs R80, equivalent to one adult entry into Cape Point, but will increase to R85 on 1 November 2011, in line with South African National Parks annual tariff increases.

Park Manager Paddy Gordon said at the launch that the new access card aims to make the Park more accessible to all Capetonians, while keeping the park financially viable, and at the same time managing the “human footprint” on the park.

He says the income from the card will help to curb the negative effects that too many visitors have on the park.

“Many people wake up to the mountain every morning, but do not have the resources to go there,” he said.

THE SPEECH: Paddy Gordan, TMNP manager, address­ es the crowd at the My Green Card launch at Boulders Beach Lodge on Thursday 27 July.

Photo: Daleen Fouché

Gordon said that the R80 entry fee into Cape Point, is on par with international standards, but not affordable for Cape Town residents.

Gordon said the “My Green Card”, which was produced in association with Hi-Tec, is made at “a significantly reduced” production cost.

“The bulk of the purchase price goes directly into conservation efforts.”

“From its early years, the park recognised the importance of affordable access for local residents and introduced the Go Green Card in 1999. This card was replaced by the Cape Town Wild Card, which has now been revised as the My Green Card,” said Gordon.

He explained that one would still need the relevant Wild Card permit for activities like dog walking, horse riding, hang gliding

and rock climbing.

However, a new permit system, under the My Green Card, will be released in September. “We still need to finish up on logistics,” he said.

According to Gordon the My Green Card will be easier to obtain than the Wild Card.

It is available immediately at any Park office and from September this year at Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres, whereas the Wild Card is only available from SANPark offices.

My Green Card holders are also eligible for a 20% discount on Table Mountain Cableway tickets and 20% discount on their new Cable Card, which allows the holder free cable car trips for a year.

When purchasing the Park’s My Green Card, a South African ID, two ID photographs and proof of residence is required.

For further information on the My Green Card, phone 021 701 8692 or email to tablemountain@sanparks.org or visit www.sanparks.org..

Touch rugby day in Fish Hoek FISH HOEK PREPRIMARY will host its touch rugby and food fair day on Saturday 27 August at the False Bay College grounds in

Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek.The day starts at 08:30. To enter a team, contact Jane on (021) 7823309. Adult teams pay R50 per

THE Chapman’s Peak scenic route was closed for more than a day after a one ton boulder fell onto the road on Thursday 28 July at 06:30.

The road was only reopened on Friday 29 July at 13:00.

Robin Carlisle, Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, said that a single rock landed on the road, close to the half tunnel, on the Noordhoek side.

“This constituted a level 4 fall, seen as a high-risk rock fall that requires an immediate road closure, followed by a detailed assessment to determine the origin point of the rock.”

He said that heavy rainfall prevented the abseiling team from making an ascent on Thursday, but adds that they started their assessment on Friday on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in search of the origin point of the rock.

Carlisle said a temporary safety precaution measure was put in place on Friday.

A 20-metre long barrier was erected along the section of the road where the rock fell on Thursday morning.

“We have placed a number of the, around 2-ton concrete blocks, on the curb on the ocean side of the road,

below the half tunnel.

“Our intention with this temporary measure was to open the road as soon as possible. The barrier is there to prevent rocks from ricocheting from the drop zone onto the road, which is what happened Thursday,” says Carlisle.

The abseiling team will hand over information gathered on the slopes, including photographs, to the geotechnical engineers. They will do a full assessment to determine if there are any potential risks.

“The outcome of the results will then be given to us and the operator, Entilini.”

Carlisle said there were multiple rock falls in the vicinity of the half tunnel two weeks ago, but added that all the rocks landed in the “drop zone”, which would not justify a road closure. He explains that the drop zone is the designated area, next to the roadside, where rocks can fall without it threatening the safety of road users.

“Our assessment at the time found that there was no reason to close the road.”

This is the second time Chapman’s Peak Drive has been closed this year. The first closure was in early July, after heavy storms destabilised rocks on the mountain.

BREAKING ROCKS: Cheswin Yon (30) from Hout Bay breaking up the rock that fell from the cliffs onto Chapman’s Peak Drive on Thursday 28 July. The road was re­ opened on Friday 29 Ju­ ly. Photo: Nasief Manie

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SOCIAL: Fish Hoek’s Emergency Control Centre (ECC) had its annual social for their controllers at Polana Restaurant, Kalk Bay harbour, on Friday 15 July. Polana sponsored the venue and food. From the left are Bob Hahndiek, Aidan Shannon, Ruth Bocker, Bob Thynne, Jude Kendrick, Bob Lockyer, Gra­ ham Edwards and David Brown.

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ACHIEVERS: Three pupils and a teacher represented Ocean View High School by taking part in the Knysna Cycle Tour on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July. Seen here are, from left: Alistair Wyngaard, Aakifah Moses, Fuad Waggie (teacher) and Keenan Adonis.

Photo: Sageda de Klerk

STRANDED: Strong winds brought the famous “Dixie’s/Just Juice/Paddlers” buoy to shore at the Glen Cairn Beach on Saturday 23 July.

Photo: Matthew Gray

Homemade shoppe market THE Homemade Shoppe morning market will be held on Saturday 6 August in the old library hall, opposite the Simon’s Town police sta-

tion, from 9:00 to 12:00. Cakes, food and crafts and art work will be on sale.

There will be beautiful paintings

and a new Jumble table. For further information contact Susan at 073 213 8887 or (021) 783-2244.

HAVE YOUR SAY! CREDIT CONTROL AND DEBT COLLECTION BY-LAW The City of Cape Town has to amend the existing Credit Control and Debt Collection By-law.

The public is invited to comment on the amendments to the existing Credit Control and Debt Collection By-law so that the comments can be considered before Council makes a final determination on these amendments. These amendments will enhance the ability of the City to deal with debt holistically.

Comments can be made between 1 and 31 August 2011.

Copies of the amendments to the existing Credit Control and Debt Collection By-law are available at all subcouncil offices and City libraries for viewing purposes only. You may also access the amendments to the existing By-law and post comments at www.capetown.gov.za/cdbylaw.

For further enquiries and for written or faxed submissions, please contact: Denzil Albertus Head: Legal Process Tel: 021 400 1852 Fax: 086 588 5554 E-mail: DebtCollection.ByLaw@capetown.gov.za

ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER

HOT STUFF: On Friday 22 July, Ocean View High School celebrated one of the year’s highlights, the Matric Ball. Kyle Matthews and his lovely partner Natasha Michaels were the talk of the town.Photo: Supplied

ART AND POETRY COMPETITION The City of Cape Town is celebrating Heritage Month. Our theme is ‘My City, My Heritage – Celebrating our Diverse Culture.’

Young, aspirant artists and poets are invited to enter the competition and tell us what our theme means to you.

Categories: Poetry Junior Section – Grade R to Grade 3 Middle Section – Grade 4 to Grade 7 Senior Section – Grade 8 to Grade 12 Art Junior Section – Grade R to Grade 3 Middle Section – Grade 4 to Grade 7 Senior Section – Grade 8 to Grade 12 Applicants must use the prescribed application form, which can be downloaded from www.capetown.gov.za or collected from all libraries, subcouncil offices and the Art.b Gallery and Art Centre in Bellville. The closing date for applications is Monday 12 September 2011.

For further information on the competition please call Natalie Harper on 021 417 4101 or Nikita Campbell on 021 918 2083.

ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER

NEWS

Tuesday 2 August 2011

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Protecting the elderly DALEEN FOUCHÉ

THE Fish Hoek Community Policing Forum (CPF) and the Ocean View CPF will begin to create a database of elderly and vulnerable people so that the neighbourhood watches may be more pro-active in monitoring their safety.

This after a meeting of the Older Persons Forum on Wednesday 27 July with 20 people from Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Fish Hoek in attendence. This forum was established in May this year and aims to keep older people informed of what is happening in the field of ageing, raise their concerns and allow them to network.

The forum has raised concerns about older people in the Far South being targeted by criminals.

Warrant-officer Peter Middleton, spokesperson for the Fish Hoek police, addressed the meeting and informed residents that the Fish Hoek police used to have a database of vulnerable older persons whom they would monitor but it grew too large and the police were unable to keep it up. Last month police met with neighbourhood watches to ask them to take on this task.

Middleton said that this is a good initiative, because older people are not always able to defend themselves and often live alone, making them vulnerable to crime.

Middleton suggested that neighbourhood watches are in a better position than the police to manage

such a database, because they could obtain contact details and be at hand in case of an emergency.

He said there has been crimes which target older people.

Reports from last year and in the past two months, showed that conartists focus on older people as targets. The con-artists pretend to know the older people and then asks for a lift. During the journey, the con-artist would steals items such as purses and wallets.

Andre Blom, chairperson for the Fish Hoek CPF, said the CPF’s executive committee has discussed this initiative at their previous meeting and further discussed the logistics of the project in a meeting on Monday (yesterday). Blom said the neighbourhood watches are the “first line of defence”, which places them in the ideal situation to monitor the vulnerable.

Pastor Sam April, chairperson of the Ocean View CPF confirmed that the Ocean View neighbourhood watches are currently working on this initiative.

Pat Franke, PR Councillor and community leader, said there are a lot of vulnerable older people in Ocean View and in Masiphumelele, adding that this project should be rolled out to these areas too.

Mandisa Dakada from the Older Persons Forum, said many older people feel “forgotten” by the rest of the community, and would have peace of mind, to know that there are people watching over them.

Eastlake craft market THERE will be a fresh approach to the monthly market on Saturday 6 August at the Eastlake Village Centre, Eastlake Island, Marina Da Gama.Marina Da Gama crafters

will have a range of home-made marmalade tasters at some of the tables. The day begins at 09:00 and runs until 15:00. Contact Iona on 082 896 1499.

ACCIDENT CORNER: This collision between two cars happened on Friday 29 July after a truck spilled oil on the corner of Kommetjie Road and Seventeenth Avenue.

Photo: Uga Carlini

Kommetjie Road commotion DALEEN FOUCHÉ

OIL spilled on the corner of Kommetjie Road and Seventeenth Avenue caused a collision between two cars on Friday 29 July.

Darren Zimmerman, Operations Manager for Cape Medical Response (CMR), said a truck had spilled oil on the corner prior to the accident.

One of the cars was travelling on Kommetjie Road and tried to turn into Seventeenth Avenue, when the tyres slipped on the oil.

The car hit another car in front of it.

Zimmerman said one of the drivers were taken to the False Bay Hospital for treatment of mi-

nor injuries as a “precautionary measure”.

Kommejtie Road was thrust into the spotlight months ago after the death of Ray Renaud on in June (“Road claims another life,” People’s Post, 7 June 2011).

Renaud was hit by a car while walking his dog on Kommetjie Road.

Community action to make Kommetjie Road safer continues with a follow-up meeting with officials scheduled on Thursday 4 August in the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:00.

This follows a meeting with Far South residents and City officials in July, to find solutions to the problematic and dangerous Kommetjie Road.

Viv von der Heyden from the

Scenic South website, which played a big role in organising the community meetings, urges people to come forward with suggestions as to where to place the two pedestrian crossings in Kommetjie Road.

The city announced several plans to improve the safety on Kommetjie Road, one of which was to introduce pedestrian crossings.

She said the authorities promised to build two crossings, but would prefer to locate it according to the preferences of residents.

Von Heyden said that it is important for residents to “keep the ball rolling” on problems regarding Kommetjie Road, until viable solutions are found.

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Tuesday 2 August 2011

Guest houses in dire straits after World Cup high Looming new bill threatens business owners HANRIE BOSCH

Kids enjoy the science accessories during National Science Week.

National science week THE much-anticipated 2011 National Science Week is underway in each of South Africa’s nine provinces; having kicked off yesterday (Monday).

The event will end on Saturday 6 August and is aimed at promoting an awareness and appreciation of science in South African society. This year’s theme is The Role of Science in Economic Development.

The event was launched by Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor and the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize, at the University of KwaZulu Natal on 30 July.

Driven by the Department of Science and Technology, National Science Week is aimed at demonstrating the role of science and technology in the economy. National Science

Week hopes to make young South Africans aware of the role of science and technology in the growth of employment opportunities. Activities of the week include lectures, workshops, seminars, and showcases. The Chief Director of Human Capital and Science Platforms, Dr Phethiwe Matutu, commented that “scientific discoveries, and the associated development of new technologies and their infusion into new markets, are key longterm drivers of socio-economic development. The Department of Science and Technology is creating programmes that will generate interest in science, technology, and engineering careers among the youth. For further information visit www.dst.gov.za or www.saasta.ac.za

Goodie bags need filling THE Women’s Network and Men for Change of the Kirstenhof Police have formed a partnership with a non-governmental organisation in Westlake named Faces and Voices of Recovery South Africa (Favor SA). Various community outreach programmes have stemmed from the partnership, such as support for abused women and children, as well as a holiday club for children or

Kids Club in Westlake. Now they aim to have an educational programme on Wednesday 10 August at The Range in Constantia, which would include serving the participants with a light lunch and giving out goodie bags. They are imploring the public to help them fill up these goodie bags. Phone Constable Deidre Solomon, Communication Official, on (021) 701 2426 (ext. 106).

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OCAL guest house owners had high hopes for profits during the 2010 World Cup, but many are now forced to close their doors due to an imbalance of supply and demand, and the looming implication of the new property rates amendment bill.

“I knew there were going to be guest-houses closing after 2010; it would have been a normal thing.

But there are a lot more closing down and suffering than expected,” says Lyndsay Jackson, general manager for the Guest-house Association of South Africa (Ghasa).

“A lot of guest-houses are closing down, with a lot of them going on the market secretly, (as not to alert staff or guests) and being sold off as private homes.”

According to Craig Seaman, chairman of the International Trade and Tourism Portfolio Committee at the Cape Chamber of Commerce, “83% of Boutique hotels (hotels with less than 30 rooms) reported a decline in revenue over the last six months of between 5 to 15 percent.”

Dirk Elzinga, Cape chairperson for the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa), contributes the decline in revenue, especially for smaller accommodations, to an oversupply of rooms that has been left over from the World Cup. “Growth in the number of tourism establishments in the Western Cape means the hospitality industry is not in its best shape.”

He also adds that: “Room rates are currently under pressure, and this places B&B’s and guest-houses under pressure. As they are already at the cheaper end of the accommodation spectrum, they aren’t in a position to lower their prices much more. So now you have a situation where there is not a great differentiation between the price for a guest-house and a hotel.”

Viola Manuel, Executive Director of the Cape Chamber of Commerce, said: “Before the World Cup the assessment was that Cape Town did have enough accommodation for the expected flood of visitors.

It was the only centre in South Africa that was in this position and there was no flurry of building new accommodation.”

But she also adds that the current situation in the accommodation industry could not have been foreseen, as not all new guesthouses and small accommodations could be regulated.

“We couldn’t regulate this market as that wouldn’t make sense and would have been jolly difficult to implement and enforce. Sometimes the free market has to be left to regulate itself and correct post the fact.”

Elzinga added that “a few of months before the event we knew very well that there was a global recession, but four years ahead of the World Cup nobody was aware of it”.

An internet search for guest-

houses for sale in Cape Town shows the extent of the issue.

Monika Ehrentraut runs a real estate company which specializes in hospitality industry sales, and her website is littered with no less than 28 prestigious guest-houses up for sale.

Ehrentraut adds that there are varying factors that must be taken into account, when looking at why guest-houses are closing down.

“In some cases people fall ill, business partnerships turn sour, or people think that running a guest house is easy, only to later find out that it was more difficult than they thought. There are also those people who wanted to capitalise on the FIFA event that are now closing down their businesses.”

Ehrentraut also added that there are numerous more guest houses for sale that were not even listed on her website. “My line of work is almost like being a funeral director as I get so involved in these people’s lives,” she said.

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the Cape Chamber of Commerce says the Property Rates Amendment Bill, which is an amendment of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004), “unfairly targets Bed and Breakfast establishments and that this will damage the development of the tourism industry”.

The proposed rates amendment bill, current over supply of rooms, coupled with increasing electricity and living costs have already left the guest house industry crippled, but the proposed rates amendment bill might just push those that are still hanging on over the edge, according to numerous guest-house owners in the area.

Maureen Marshall is a pensioner who has been running her guest-house in Tamboerskloof for over nine years, and says that she has not had a booking in over two months.

“Normally things are not this quiet. This business is not for sissies, and at the moment we are really struggling financially and I have to live off of my bond.”

Hans-Christoph Neumann started his guest-house in Oranjezicht 14 years ago, and says that times are getting tougher.

“We are stuck between a rock and a hard place. We already pay R8000 for electricity and we can not put up our room rates anymore.”

He also adds that, “This is the worst winter for our business since 2003.

Lion’s Head guided walk THE Friends of the Hout Bay Museum will have a guided walk around Lion’s Head on Saturday 6 August at

09:00.

Join guide Clem Barker for a two to three hour Grade 2A walk and

“ It is getting harder to make a living doing this.”

Similarly Valerie Barnabe is originally from France, but fell in love with South Africa and opened a guest-house in Hout Bay eight years ago.

“There are about 50 guest-houses in this area, and we have been very quiet this winter.” She also adds that, “there are a lot of guesthouses on the market, but South Africa is still a good value for money holiday destination for Europeans.”

Tammy Evans, Spokesperson for Western Cape Tourism Minister, adds that a slump in tourism after a big event, like the World Cup, is a standard procedure for any host nation.

“The current slump is neither unusual nor peculiar for South Africa.

“Firstly we are in winter; secondly, experience shows that the host cities of mega-events typically go through similar slumps.

“Aggravating the current figures is the fact that our main source markets - Europe and America - are still wriggling themselves out of the worst economic recession in 60 years.”

But it appears that the drop in tourism figures coupled with increasing costs of living is crippling the very same industry that helped bring the FIFA event to South Africa.

Bagraim said the availability of B&B accommodation helped persuade FIFA to stage the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

“B&B’s were important assets and should be encouraged rather than punished with commercial property rates.”

He also added that “B&B’s play a vital role in helping the tourist industry to deal with the peak demands created by event tourism such as the Argus Cycle Tour or the Two Oceans Marathon”.

On the other side of the mountain, a guest-house owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been running his business for nine years in Muizenburg, and says that he has had the worst May in his business’s lifetime, and that he is also aware of numerous guesthouses closing down in the area.

He also adds that the proposed property rates amendment bill will have dire consequences.

“This will be the last straw and mean that there will be no more guest-houses.

There are already a lot of guesthouses sitting on the market and plenty that have closed down.”

According to Jackson, from GHASA, the property rates ammendment bill is as “clear as mud”, and that everyone has been left in the dark since the deadline for comments on the proposed bill closed on 22 July.

“I would have put in an objection to the bill before the deadline if I could have understood the bill.

The legalise in the bill is clearly not ment for general consumption, and none of us know what is happening or what will happen, as we have not heard a word since the closure for objections.”

marvel at the sight of wild flowers.

Those who participate must meet in Kloof Nek car park at 09:00.

For further information on the walk, phone Barker on (021) 762 9078 or 073 208 7134.

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Tuesday 2 August 2011

Lessons about the Western Leopard Toad AN environmental education team from the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Resource Management Department plan to visit 27 Cape Town schools located in the distribution range of the Western Leopard Toad (South Peninsula).

Between 1 and 12 August, learners from these schools will meet a Western Leopard Toad up close and personal to help demystify toads and create a deeper awareness, understanding and respect for these animals, as well as the importance of conserving the species.

The Western Leopard Toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus) can be considered an ‘indicator species’ of urban fauna diversity and health – in other words, the presence of the toads indicates healthy Cape Town fauna biodiversity and environmentally friendly gardens. Cape Town is the only city in the world where they are found.

“Western Leopard Toads breed for a month each year around August and spend the remaining 11 months in their foraging areas away from water. The amazing fact is that the foraging areas are largely suburban: people’s backyards, public open spaces and stormwater detention ponds,” said Alderman Belinda Walker, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic, Environment and Spatial Planning. The habitat of this endangered species being everybody’s backyard, makes the conservation of this toad everybody’s business, The overall objective is to help prevent and reverse the continued decline of the Western Leopard Toad by safeguarding breeding sites and migration patterns through education programmes. Some of the key messages that will be conveyed are:

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Shelter dogs become good citizens SEVERAL employees of The Emma Animal Rescue Society (TEARS), has been training to become dog trainers with a local expert.

The employees took part in the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA), Canine Good Citizen Awards tests on Sunday 5 June at the Kkommetjie Canine College in Kommetjie. TEARS had two entries for the Silver level, namely Siyanda Twani with a dog called Shadow and Mziwkhaya Tom

with a dog called Anuq – b. Both passed.

On Sunday 10In July, at the False Bay Rugby Cclub, Constantia, similar tests were held by KUSA. TEARS had four entries for the Bbronze awards and all four passed.

They were, Chris Vena with a dog called Sabre, Simone Vivi with a dog called Aaron, Thozama Gola with a dog called Blondie and Mziwkhaya Tom with a dog called Tara.

BRONZE: Seen here from the left is are Chris Vena with a dog called Sabre, Simone Vivi with a dog called Aaron, Thozama Gola with a dog called Blondie and Mziwkhaya Tom with a dog called Tara. Photo: Supplied

SILVER: Siyanda Twani with a dog called Shadow and Mziwkhaya Tom with a dog called Anuq.

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ENDANGERED: The Western Leopard Toad Photo: Archive

.The Western Leopard Toad (WLT) is an ‘indicator species’ of urban fauna diversity – many of the conservation actions for the toad will help other wildlife to survive in our urban environment . ‘Every toad matters’ – your garden is an essential part of conserving our biodiversity . The difference between what a Western Leopard Toad looks like by day and in a motor vehicle’s headlights at night . How to garden in a biodiversity-friendly way (including ‘animal-savers’ in the pool), and why this matters (i.e. a WLTfriendly garden is an urban-biodiversity friendly garden) . What you can do to help save the Western Leopard Toad . The ecological role and value of toads in the food chain e.g. they eat pests like cockroaches.

Schools will receive a poster and flyer to further educate their peers and parents with tips on how to save the Western Leopard Toad.

We refer to the Capetonian Advert that appeared in the People’s Post 26 July 2011.

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MISSING: Storm, a seven­ month­old female puppy, went missing on Wednes­ day 27 July in Marina Da Gama. She is white and brown and wears a red col­ lar and has green eyes.

Her owners are offering a “large cash reward” for her safe return. Phone 083 264 6458 or 082 546 0145.

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Jive with the jukebox Baxter Theatre goes Jazzart SOUTH Africa’s oldest contemporary dance company, Jazzart Dance Theatre, will be celebrating their new identity, vision and strategy with a brand new production of Cantico at the Baxter Theatre from 3 to 6 August.

A MUSICAL production, Jive with the Jukebox, will run from Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone.

It is produced and directed by Jayson King for Main Events South Africa and will explore the jukebox era of the 50s, 60s and early 70s.

The music is a tribute to iconic artists such as The Platters, Four Tops, Connie Francis, Bobby Vinton, Little Richard, Bill Haley and the Comets, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdink, James Brown and many more.

Jive with the Jukebox is for everyone, with emphasis on attracting the youth Jason King, producer and director of Jive with from various com- the Jukebox at the Joseph Stone Auditorium munities. next month.

Photo: Supplied Main Events SA propose to stage two perform- their songs all over the world.” ances daily over a nine-day periMain Events will liaise with od. schools to source new talent and King says Jive with the Juke- create an opportunity to perbox will deliver history. “Hun- form on the same stage with prodreds of tunes composed and re- fessional cast. corded more than three decades The show is for the whole famago have been revived by mod- ily, block-bookings for fundraisern artists with slight twists to ing or for more information conthe original tempo or melody. tact Naju on (021) 633-4299 or Some of the original artists of send an e-mail to mainethat era are still performing vents@worldonline.co.za

Cantico is derived from the native American principle of dance as an act of worship. it showcases the eight-member Jazzart company of dancers. It brings together three diversely dynamic women headed by Jazzart Artistic Director Jackie Manyaapelo. The other two are Faniswa Yisa and Ina WichterichMogane.

The award-winning actress, Yisa, makes her mainstream directorial debut with this production.

Choreography is by Manyaapelo and Wichterich-Mogane, with contributions by another Jazzart stalwart, Ananda Fuchs.

The company comprises Thabisa Dinga, Douglas Griffiths, Adam Malebo, Refiloe Mogoje, Rozendra Newman, Vathiswa Nodlayiya, Shaun Oelf and Nkosinathi Sangweni.

With this production, the Jazzart Dance Theatre team pays tribute to its rich and vibrant legacy while staking a claim in the world of contemporary dance.

“This is an exciting time for us at Jazzart,” said Manyaapelo, who took over as Artistic Director in March last year.

“Cantico signifies a turning point in the company’s work and its history, while we continue to uphold and build on that legacy.

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“Cantico explores themes of identity and essentially is about honouring where we come from and being comfortable with who we are and where we are heading, while being part of a collective identity.

“It is filled with exciting stories told through movement and dance by these talented dancers. There will be five performances at the Baxter Theatre starting at 20:00, with a matinee at 15:00 on the sixth.

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“In so doing we would like to give thanks to the people who have helped to create and sustain its success - the leaders, partners, sponsors, collaborators, artists and staff, and not forgetting the wonderful audiences who have supported us over the years.

“We hope to showcase the new direction the company is taking as we position it in the 21st century and as we explore a new dance vocabulary and language which define our brand and identity.”

Jazzart, with its proud history dating back over 35 years, is the oldest contemporary dance company in South Africa and believed to be the first on the African continent.

Director Faniswa Yisa is excited about working with the company

NIK RABINOWITZ returns to On Broadway after an absence of what seems like decades since he first performed his oneman shows In the Nik and uNik. Nik Rabinowitz Live explores a flock of new comedic insights, but also recalls some old favourite routines that catapulted him to international stardom as the World’s leading Xhosa-speaking Jewish comedian.

Shows begin at 20:30.

Two shows only, Monday and Tuesday, 1 and 2 August.

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Hanna Van Niekerk will be held at Chisholm Recital Room. . On Saturday 13 August at 20:15, Mike Campbell and the UCT Big Band will present “Sambro UCT Big Band” at the Baxter Concert Hall.

It is an evening of jazz standards and contemporary popular music with a South African flavour.

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Knockout success THE successful culmination of the under-17 Engen Knockout Challenge over the weekend, is testimony to the power of creative and positive community initiatives, The tournament saw a display of the best young football talent our City has to offer.

In the end, Ajax Cape Town booted their way to glory against defending champs Africa Soccer Development (ASD).

While one team took home the ultimate prize, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that every single young player was a champ in his own right.

As the official print media sponsor of the tournament for five years running, People’s Post is proud to be associated with an event of this calibre. Kudos to Tournament Director Gilbert Kruger and his team for staging a brilliant professional show; and to all the sponsors – Engen, Santos, Umbro and Coca-Cola – for their commitment to nurturing young talent.

It was like the World Cup all over again, on a Mitchell’s Plain stage.

Hosted by the Engen Santos FC, the tournament looks set for a long run.

The 16 teams who competed at the Stephen Reagan sports complex in Mitchell’s Plain, attracted more than 4 000 spectators, demonstrating the vital role and need for team sport.

Corporates would benefit from thowing their weight behind initiatives such as this, which gives our youth choices, and chances to celebrate achievements; scope to become the next great soccer legends.

The beautiful game transcends just scoring goals and winning; its beauty lies in the unity created both on the field and off; in the months of training and preparation, being a true team player; and finally, stepping up to the podium to claim well-earned prizes and silverware with pride and joy.

For eight years, the prestigious Engen knockout challenge has succeeded in elevating local young players to higher playing fields on the football landscape, taking them one step closer to a goal-directed life.

Ratepayers did not object THE letter (“Association must butt out,” People’s Post, 19 July 2011) refers. Sandy Forsyth seems to have had some information but not all of it.

The Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers Association (KRRA) did initially oppose the application as it did not, in our view, comply with current planning legislation or sufficiently consider the World Heritage Site guidelines.

In our opinion it sought instead to escalate and regularize already problematic activities.

However, after further debate amongst its executive committee the KRRA withdrew the objection weeks before the Forsyth letter.

The KRRA has a general mandate endorsed at its AGM every year to engage robustly with land-use applications and this is not restricted to the Kommetjie precinct.

As the land-use planning, spatial development and environmental impact assessment arena is complex, we urge as many people as possible to get up to

speed and engage with the policies and issues that could affect them and their communities.

Civic associations, the Far South Peninsula Civic Forum (FSPCF) the Greater Cape town Civic Alliance (GCTCA), ward forums, the Scenic South website and ward councillors all offer entry points into this important and often heatedly debated aspect of democratic governance.

Getting all the facts first makes participation that much more valuable.

Our new website, Kommetjie.org, has been launched and this has an area encouraging comment and debate around issues relevant to Kommetjie.

We are also sending out regular newsflashes from the site to keep members and friends abreast of “hot topics”.

Membership of the association is now free via sign-on, but we encourage donations towards the many practical improvement projects we run.

PATRICK DOWLING Chairperson of the KRRA

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Some sharks hold food in their stomachs without it being digested.

If they eat a big meal, it can last three or more months. – (www.thinkquest.org)

SUBTLE CHANGES: Quarterdeck Road in St James, has been changed to Quarterdick Road

What’s in a name?

SHORTLY after our lady Mayor, Patricia de Lille, ceremoniously unveiled the new name of Eastern Boulevard to honour past President Nelson Mandela, I stumbled across a name change to one of the roads down here in the Far South.

Driving at a snail’s pace along the upheavaled Main Road through St James a few days ago, I noticed that Quarterdeck Road had been changed to Quarterdick Road! Considering the sensitivity surrounding the general topic of name changes to roads and knowing the pride with which the people of the Far South guard their history and unique lifestyle, this change took me quite by surprise.

Despite my avid following of our local newspapers and civic affairs, I have not seen any official notice effecting this particular name change, or am I wrong?

So how did this change sneak in? Despite the derogatory remarks often made about us citizens of the Deep South by other Capetonians, I liked to believe that the name “Quarterdeck Road” had more to do with a naval term than a possible reflection on the mental capacity of those who lived in that road. Is

the change from Quarterdeck to Quarterdick indicative of official Council thinking now that we have a feisty, widely respected woman as Mayor?

Am I, as a typical South African male, just being paranoiac or will we soon be seeing other similar changes such as “Castleman Road” to “Castlewoman Road” overnight?

Upon further reflection, it occurred to me that this particular name change could possibly have been made on request of the ladies that live in that area of St.James/Kalk Bay, formally known as “Quarterdeck Road”. Perhaps they got together over tea and bridge and decided to petition our new lady Mayor to change the name of their road to “Quarterdick Road” to more correctly reflect their own impressions of the physical assets of the males in the area!

Surely such subtle change could only be the work of female wiles and rampant woman power?

We could very well soon see the name “St James” change to “St Joan’s”.

Is it time for the men of the Far South and of St James/Kalk Bay in particular, to stand up and be counted? I ask this simple question with my tongue firmly in my bearded cheek.

GARY S BLACK Fish Hoek

LETTERS

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Tuesday 2 August 2011

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Lessons in exclusivity THIS is a letter about missed opportunity -- for my 14-year-old son, for Fish Hoek High School, and for other aspiring musicians in the valley community.

Several months ago, my son joined a local band, Vandalim. At the time music teacher Guy Mitchell was running the ‘School of Rock’ programme independently - a programme to support young, local bands.

He was hoping to make the programme part of school activities at Fish Hoek High School. Given that my son was Vandalim’s new lead guitarist and an asset to the band, permission was sought (and granted) from Fish Hoek High Principal Gavin Fish for my son to play with the band in the upcoming school variety show, even though he did not attend the school. They played well together, with a lot of potential. All seemed fine.

Then, when it was time to resume band rehearsals after the April holidays, Mitchell informed my son that he couldn’t play in the band anymore becasue “it’s only for Fish Hoek students.”

Even though we had spent hours devoted to this band project (I had helped them at rehearsals for the variety show, even carted equipment around for other band members) and paid our fees. I sent Principal Gavin Fish several emails to query this policy and the manner in which my son had been ‘dropped.’ I never received an explanation, or confirmation from Fish, about this “Fish Hoek kids only” policy, and so am writing this letter.

It is extremely difficult for kids this age (early to mid-teens) to get a band together, which is essential if they are going to develop as musicians. My son has tried a couple of times, but his efforts fell apart due to transport issues or lack of commitment on the part of either kids or their parents. Or musical tastes that were too far apart. Although Vandalim’s genre (punk rock) wasn’t exactly my son’s favourite, he liked

A call to action EVERYONE living in a residential area surely has the right to move about in a safe and secure environment, without the risk of family or pets being hit by speeding vehicles or motor cycles.

Clan Stewart Street in Glencairn Heights, has in the past year or two become a race track for irresponsible drivers/riders who blatantly ignore the legal speed limits laid down for residential areas.

Are we prepared to sit back and wait for a serious or fatal accident to happen before we take action? No it is time to request the City

Isn’t it ironic?

AM I the only one who sees irony in the fact that Muizenberg Park is right next to the

the other band members and they seemed able to grow together.

Mitchell and Fish should know what it does to a teenage kid to be accepted, then rejected like this. It is a shame that Fish Hoek High School and Mitchell could not be more inclusive. Paul Bothner Music has run a programme like this (The Edge), helping young musicians connect and form bands in the past. Unfortunately, last time we checked, it wasn’t functional.

So, I ask Fish and Mitchell and anyone who is interested: What would the high school have to lose by opening up the ‘School of Rock’ (or whatever it is now called) programme to others? They would take in more income from fees, and have a wider pool of taste and talent to work with. And, I would think, it would do a lot for the school’s profile to be enriching the local community in this way.

Surely restricting the programme as it is now is not a good example to set, or to teach: excluding others who are not ‘us’.

MELISSA SIEBERT Noordhoek GAVIN FISH, PRINCIPAL OF FISH HOEK HIGH SCHOOL RESPONDS: WHAT a disappointment that the first public coverage our terribly exciting initiative should receive, is negative. Fish Hoek High School has invested in purchasing the necessary equipment to start rock bands and to provide expert rock music tuition. We are extremely happy with the care and professionality of the Mitchells. We currently have four rock bands in training. They will soon become part of the rich tapestry of cultural life at the school.

Mrs Siebert was sent the following e-mail at 02:18 on 19 May: “Guy Mitchell has been left with the discretion to either include or exclude outsiders, space permitting. My request was that Fish Hoek High School pupils be not excluded.”

Sadly, we simply do not have the capacity to accept all.

of Cape Town to consider methods of traffic calming for this street.

Speed humps have proven to be successful in Glen Road, Glencairn, why not Clan Stewart as well?

However, the support of as many residents as possible is necessary in order to emphasize the urgency of this matter. This would take the form of a petition, signed by all those concerned.

This petition would then accompany the letter of request to the City council.

All those willing to support this petition can contact me on (021) 782-3256 or 082 725 8857.

KEN HENDRY Glencairn Heights

Muizenberg police station (“Muizenberg park unsafe” People’s Post, 26 July 2011)?

This just typifies the uselessness of the our local Police Station.

HELEN GROBLER

Simon’s Town saga continues THE two latest letters about the tramps idling on the erstwhile bench achieve a new benchmark in classiest superficiality.

Their main objection to these people seems to be based on aesthetics. They state that “the trio do not present an image befitting an historical and picturesque town which draws considerable benefit from tourism” and they do not “present an image beneficial to Simon’s Town in any way”.

Removing the bench has not removed the occupants. So, perhaps, it would be a good idea to return the bench and get the trio to clean up and wear colonial victorian costumes to render them more appropriate to the roman-

tic, nostalgic, “historic” image Simon’s Town seeks to portray to our visitors from the old colonial north?

The fact is that Simon’s Town is basically a port and a naval/industrial complex.

Throughout history the world’s ports have harboured indigent outsiders who slipped off the ladder of productivity and sartorial elegance for a variety of reasons. Thus, in the real world, the presence of such people is inevitable in this port.

Whatever happened to compassion and the understanding?

HILARY JACOBS Simon’s Town

In response . The park is an eyesore and a priority!

Do your duty as councillor and sort it out.

Start with the vagrants at Checkers and the street kids. Show us residents what you are worth, don’t just be another bag of wind like those before you! . Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning when I saw the picture on page four of the family of Egyptian Geese crossing the road. So sweet. . Absolutely amazing! Letter and text writers moan about everything and have all the answers! But involvement? No way! . Thank you all for your overwhelming response about my beautiful monster, it is highly appreciated. Unfortunately (with only six fruit) I have none to sell. Thanks again!

In memory of a legend . To the Gaffney family: We would like to acknowledge the contribution Brian Gaffney made to sports journalism and other projects of interest. Brian was never scared to state his opinion.

The Western Cape is privileged to have some of the top sports journalists and Brian was no exception. There were times when he had to “say it like it is” without fear. On behalf of our president, Mr Rieduwaan Anthony, the management and players of the Hanover Park Football Club herewith express our sincere condolences to his wife Vanessa and their children. Adam Dirks Slow down . Main Road, Simon’s Town has become a racetrack. I am a walker and I am shocked to see cars racing in excess of 80km per hour and nearly all wearing naval uniforms.

Vorny . Why can speed humps not be installed on the road in front of Fish Hoek Primary School to prevent the local idiots from speeding down that road and hitting one of our children? It’s just a matter of time. Pat H Road rage . Anon, you need to go to AlAnon to help you cope with your husband’s drinking problem. . We hope her drunken driver husband runs her over before he kills another innocent road user. She seems to be proud of him dodging the police. It’s a pity she’s not brave enough to use her name. Cowards hide behind non de plumes. Magda By the way . Is Fish Hoek High becoming a prison

now? First a roadblock and now my under-18 daughter gets searched by police without my consent!

Concerned parent . A white plastic purse and driving licence was lost in Kommetjie. If found, please phone (021) 783-2344. . How long do land claims take to pay the old people’s money out? They wait and wait until they can’t enjoy what is theirs. Please speed up the process and put some oomph in your work! Worried man . What about people in their late 50s who are not yet eligible to apply for a pension?

When we phone for a job, they first ask you how old you are. Are they discriminating against age? Charmaine Animal matters . In reply to the question as to why nothing has been done about the inhumane selling of live chickens “for years” is because people, NOT the SPCA or Council, allowed it to continue. Barbara . Maureen, what I would like to do about the poor suffering animals in the townships is unfortunately very illegal. The next best thing to do is to prevent the primitive masses from keeping animals. Pat H General . To the arrogant, insolent man who likes to bully staff who, as part of their job description, are unable to defend themselves or be rude back: I seriously doubt whether you would have the capacity to even wash your car yourself, since you would first have to contact the Department of Water Affairs demanding that they immediately re-route all water mains to converge at your driveway, and a written quote for the cost of the water!

The world does not revolve around you, and your ‘superiority complex’ will only earn you contempt from those trying to assist you.

You know who you are. Laura, Fish Hoek . Unemployed people with disabilities need skills in order to find work. How can I help? Inbox me at nataliej@mweb.co.za. . If Cosatu and the ANC Youth League fight for the poor, why do they take millions of the Lotto money for themselves instead of giving it to charities that need it? Fed up

‘I have been suckered’ IN response to Peter Crawford’s letter (“No gift at all,” People’s Post, 26 July 2011).

I too went to the sales talk given at the Calders Hotel.

I agree with Peter that the “free” holiday this company offers is not “free”.

Only once you have sat through a sales talk of one hour, and a consultant has done his best to get you to sign up, do they give you this “free” gift.

My husband and I decided to swap our Jamaica and Hawai “free” gifts for a local one.

Only once we received the gift certificate did we discover that there is a R399 and R499 fee to be paid (depending on whether you take a midweek or weekend break).

You have a month to pay this amount or your voucher expires.

I am hesitant to pay this amount as, only once I have paid do I receive a list of what resorts are offering me this “free” holiday and then there are all sorts of terms and conditions, like “no in-season holiday” (what if you have school-going children) and “only on availability.”

I have been suckered by a few of these

companies who, as far as I am concerned, use devious methods to get you to attend these sales talks.

They firstly phone you to do a survey asking whether you use a cheque book or credit card, your approximate income, and where you shop.

From this information they are able to tell whether you would be in a position to afford their “investment” of R35 000.

They then contact you after a few weeks to say your name has been drawn and as a lucky winner of two overseas holidays they require you to go to Calders Hotel to collect your prize.

No one informed me about a presentation and I still questioned the caller about this and also asked him if it was for any holiday investment scheme.

I was assured it was not.

Ha! was I suckered again.

You (Global Travel Alliance) are not completely honest and are devious in your methods.

So the next time someone phones in asking me to do a survey, guess what the answer will be - no.

DALENE KEELING Fish Hoek

Thank you for the kind care I WAS admitted to hospital with pneumonia last week and wish to extend my admiration for the care and attention afforded me by the day and night staff of the female ward. Such kind, caring and lovely people.

Their humour kept my spirits up and

made it a pleasure to be there. However, as an out patient all the amazing doctors deserve a big thank you for their dedication and hard work. Well done to False Bay Hospital and to all the staff and medical professionals.

PAT TAYLOR

GENERAL

Tuesday 2 August 2011

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Join the choir JENIE OLIVER, professional singer and voice coach is starting a Pop Choir in the Far South.

After hosting various workshops on “finding and developing your voice” it has become apparent that many participants would like the opportunity to sing on a regular basis. The idea is to give ordinary people the opportunity to be part of a choir, singing popular songs of various genres. You do not need any prior experience or training. It is open to all, male and female. The first session will take place on 11 August at the Bay Cafe. Practices will be held from 19:30 to 21:00 on Thursday evenings and the cost is R160 per month. If you are interested in auditioning or would like more information, please contact Jenie on 072 424 5663 or jenie@jenieoliver.co.za.

THE OCCUPANTS: Neil Slater as Shorty, Lisa Squire Harris as Milly and John Koopman as Don in “People are Living There” opening at the Masque Theatre on 3 August.

Photo: Supplied

Fugard opens Festival ATHOL FUGARD’S popular work, “People are Living There”. opens on Wednesday 3 August and runs for five shows only until Saturday 6 August.

This successful production by Carnivals of the Heart, directed by Darryl Spijkers, was performed at Lourensford Wine Estate earlier this year.

Celia Musikanth, Masque Theatre marketing manager, saw it and felt it was the ideal vehicle to open the Women’s Month Festival at the Masque.

Athol Fugard has won many awards, honours and honorary degrees for his contribution and achievements in theatre. In addition he is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

“People are Living There” is set in the late 60s, and is a comic drama dealing with four totally different characters living in a boarding house.

Milly is the landlady who is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, and who forces her tenants to make her laugh in a most moving and appealing manner.

The cast comprises Lisa Squire Harris, Neil Slater, John Koopman and Daniel Gelderblom.

This Athol Fugard favourite plays at 20:00 on weeknights and 14:30 and 18:30 on Saturday.

Tickets are R60 for evenings and R50 for the matinee. Masque Theatre Club members enjoy a R10 discount. To book, phone Masque Theatre Bookings on (021) 788-1898 during office hours.

Rumi turning ecstatic EXPERIENCE a voice of peace from within Islam with Rumi’s classic poetry on Thursday 11 August at the Simon’ Town Museum.

The first screening will start at 11:00 for R20 person. The second will start at 18:30 for R30 which includes a glass of wine or juice. Please book with museum in advance on 021 786 3046.

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY: Jennifer Moss, Chenara Fen­ ton, Luella Holland and Julian Ferndandez can be seen in Rock ’n Rouge on at the Masque Theatre for one night only on Sunday, 7 August at 19:00. Tickets are R75 (Masque Theatre Club Members R65). To book phone Masque Theatre Bookings on 021 788 1898.

Photo: Supplied

Jazz guitar at the Octopus After a highly successful National Arts Festival Run, playing 20 shows in 11 days, Gary Thomas is back in Cape Town to perform at The Octopus’ Gardens in St James.

Gary Thomas studied Classical Guitar in school and completed a music degree at The University of KwaZulu Natal in 2005, majoring in Jazz guitar. Upon moving to Cape Town in 2006, he recorded his first album Wooden Boxes and Thought Hunting, which was released in 2009. The National Arts Festival 2010 in Grahamstown saw the release of Gary’s anticipated, critically acclaimed Contraption Distoria. The album is a

collection of music written all over the country and captures elements of Gary´s live act as well as some experimental studio techniques. In November 2010 he was selected to record an exclusive EP at the Red Bull Studios in Cape Town. The EP is expected for release in May 2011, with the single Precipice to be on a worldwide circuit of compilations and online Red Bull Libraries. Gary will perform live at The Octopus’ Gardens in Main Road, St James, on Saturday 6 August at 20:00. Entrance is R30. For bookings, call (021) 788-5646.

Visit www.garythomas.co.za for more information on Gary.

PERFORMING LIVE: Gary Tho­ mas Photo: Supplied

SPORT

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Tuesday 2 August 2011

WP club rugby results SATURDAY 30 JULY – Super A: Belhar 41 Maties 53; SK Walmers 23 UCT 29; Hamiltons 35 Helderberg 12.

Super B: Collegians 28 Bellville 27; NNK 16 Primrose 9.

Premier League A: Rangers 25 Goodwood 29.

Premier League B: UWC 42 Franschhoek 5; Macassar

18 Strand United 5; Lagunya 21 Silvertree 25.

Division 1: Kylemore 12 Hamediehs 22; Eerste River 30 Young Stars 8.

Division 2: Strand Pioneers 27 Temperance 35; Watsonia 10 Manenberg Rangers 16.

Division 3: Violets 68 Cloetesville 3; TechGardens 29 Retreat 12; Caledonian Roses 10 Perseverance 12.

Ajax to take on SS United CAPE TOWN STADIUM will again come to life when Ajax Cape Town takes on Supersport United in the quarter final of the MTN 8 Knockout Cup on Friday evening.

The match will also be the first official fixture with head coach, Maarten Stekelenburg, at the helm.

The match kicks off at 20:00.

The tournament will run

throughout the month of August, with home and away semi-finals.

The final will be played on Saturday 10 September.

The winning team is set to walk away with prizemoney of R8-million.

Tickets for Friday’s match are available from Computicket or any Shoprite/Checkers store.

Racketlon champs at UCT GUTSY RUN: Daniel Anderson of Rondebosch Boys High School attempts to gain attacking yards during the u/19A clash against Boland Landbou on Saturday morning. Boland Landbou won eventually with 22­15.

Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images

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ROCK SOLID: Feroza Miller­Isaacs, People’s Post Act­ ing Editor, hands over the Defender of the Tournament award to Tristan Wood of Ajax Cape Town.

Photos: Rashied Isaacs

PASSIONATE PLAYER: Kyle Segers of Old Mutual Academy shows his disap­ pointment after his team’s 1­0 loss to ASD in the semi­final of the Engen Knockout Challenge.

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AERIAL ACTION: Mick­ yle Cupido of Kensington u/17 tries to avoid a tackle from Olwethu Maloyi (Ajax Cape Town) during the semi­final clash between the two sides. Ajax won 7­0.

In the air BETWEEN THE STICKS: Ajax Cape Town goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen, receives his Goalkeep­ er of the Tournament award from Morné Nolan of Umbro.

IN MEMORY: Match officials and local ward councillor, Eddie Andrews, observe a minute of silence before the final in the memory of People’s Post senior sports writer, Brian Gaffney (59), who passed away last Tuesday 26 July.

MADE IT HAPPEN: Sponsors and organisers of the Engen Knockout Challenge, from left, is Goolam Allie (Engen Santos Chairperson), Gilbert Kruger (Tournament Director), Feroza Miller­ Isaacs (People’s Post Acting Editor) and Brad Bergh (Engen Group Sponsorship Manager).

Engen Santos defend­ er, Courtney Keyster, dives over his team­ mate and goalkeeper, Keenon Blignaught, in the penalty box as Bal­ tic Rangers FC player, Nuzhad Pail, follows up.

Santos won the match 1­0.

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Hat­trick Engen win for Ajax TASMIN CUPIDO

AFTER months of preparation and an exhilarating three-day tournament, the 2011 u/17 Engen Knockout Challenge will be remembered as one of the beststaged tournaments to date.

Hosted by the Engen Santos FC, the tournament, now in its eighth year, saw 16 teams from across the Cape Peninsula participate in a gruelling competition at the Stephen Reagan sports complex in Westridge, Mitchell’s Plain from Friday to Sunday; with more than 4 000 spectators entering the gates.

People’s Post has been the print media partner of the tournament for five consecutive years.

After a nailbiting final between Ajax Cape Town and Africa Soccer Development (ASD), it was the youngsters of Ajax CT who will have the bragging rights for the rest of the year, as they edged out the defending champions 2-1 to be crowned the 2011 Engen Knockout Challenge champions.

At the halftime whistle it was Ajax who led 2-0 with a Justin Jacobus volley in the 15th minute and another goal by midfielder, Riyaad Norodien, just 15 minutes later.

The fast-paced game continued throughout, with ASD looking to claw their war back into the match.

A penalty to ASD after an infringement in the box led to the defending champions, the scoreline read 2-1, with only a couple of minutes to play.

A last-minute penalty was also awarded to Ajax, but was saved by ASD goalkeeper, Tristan Woudberg.

This victory sees Ajax CT completing a hat-trick of Engen Knockout Challenge championships – they previously won the tournament in 2008 and 2009.

Noel Cousins, youth coach at the Ajax CT Academy, said they are pleased with the win, because their club has always been about the development of young, talented play-

ers.

“To see the team be victorious in a rather gruelling tournament is pleasing and really satisfying,” he said.

“We put a lot of effort into preparing the boys mentally and physically for the event – they remained well-disciplined and our hard work paid off.

“The intensity of our preparation was of such a nature that we did not expect anything less than winning the tournament. The boys really deserve this.”

Ajax walked off with R10 000 and kit from Umbro (the technical sponsors), while ASD received R2 500 in prizemoney.

Engen Group Sponsorship Manager, Brad Bergh, again expressed his joy at being able to sponsor such a “prestigious” tournament.

Goolam Allie, chairperson of Engen Santos, congratulated all the participating teams and encouraged the youth to continue playing football, while also concentrating on their education.

Tournament Director, Gilbert Kruger, said they are pleased with the overall run of this year’s tournament. “The feedback from the community has been excellent, thus far,” Kruger said.

“With this we are pleased, because this is as much a community event as it is a football event. We again want to thank our sponsors for making this event a success – without them this event would not have been possible.”

“People’s Post is proud and honoured to be the print media partner of an event such as this, which nurtures young sports talent in our communities and creates positive opportunities for our future generation,” said People’s Post Acting Editor, Feroza Miller-Isaacs.

“Well done to Gilbert Kruger and his team, and everyone else who helped to produce another successful Engen Knockout Challenge.

“We look forward to a continued positive association with the tournament.”

SLIDE TACKLE: Ajax Cape Town player Olwethu Maloyi is tackled by Mlibo Sothase of ASD in the final of the Engen Knockout Challenge.

Photo: Rashied Isaacs

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