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Ster-Kinekor closes theatres at Longbeach Mall

Far South movies: that’s a wrap DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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HE Ster-Kinekor in Longbeach Mall, which has been a tenant at the mall since its establishment 10 years ago, is closing its doors in September.

Lynda Sterne, marketing manager for Ster-Kinekor, confirms that the cinemas at Longbeach Mall will be closing.

“At this stage no date has been set for closure. When the date has been confirmed, we will be happy to give more information,” says Sterne.

Sterne would not provide a reason for the closure.

Lamesa Modek, manager of Longbeach Mall, says Ster-Kinekor will be “leaving the mall at the end of September”.

“It was their decision not to renew their lease,” says Modek.

Previously, People’s Post readers complained in letters and SMSes about the kind of movies screened at the cinema (“South stuck with bad movies”, People’s Post, 15 March).

Neither of the popular Oscar-nominated films “Black Swan” nor “The King’s Speech” was planned for the Ster-Kinekor in Longbeach Mall, which has five movie theatres.

This, however, changed once readers voiced their disappoint-

ment, and Ster-Kinekor decided to screen both movies.

Further complaints centred on the lack of marketing in the Longbeach Mall and in local newspapers.

Far South residents wanting to watch movies will in future have to travel to Blue Route Mall. The closest Cinema Nouveau theatre is in Cavendish Square.

Bridget Starbuck, owner of the Mugg & Bean in Longbeach Mall, which is situated across the cinemas, says she is very disappointed to hear about the closure.

“I am not happy about this, because there is very little entertainment in the area,” says Starbuck.

She says the cinema “might” be closing because it was not making enough money.

“At times the cinemas were full, but at other times there would only be two people in a theatre.”

Starbuck says she is not sure how the closure of the cinemas will impact on the Mugg & Bean.

“Perhaps it will have a negative impact on the business.”

Fhire Kerrod, a Fish Hoek resident, says she heard the rumour that the Ster-Kinekor was closing on two different occasions.

She describes the news as “disastrous”. Kerrod says the Ster-Kinekor in Longbeach Mall is the perfect

ON THE ROCKS: The play of light on water made for a colourful night scene outside Harbour House in the Kalk Bay Harbour on Saturday 21 May. Photo: Gerhard Slabbert place for children and families. She says mothers rely on places like this, which offer a safe environment for their children to have fun in.

Kerron believes that there is no other place in the Fish Hoek Valley that offers a safe environment for children and families in the evenings.

According to rumour, the SterKinekor theatres will be replaced by a Fruit and Veg City outlet in September.

This, however, could not be confirmed with the greengrocer chain

by the time of going to print.

Lamesa Modek, manager of the Longbeach Mall, merely said “an exciting new major retailer” would be taking over the Ster-Kinekor space.

“We are working on a refurbishment of the centre, and have an exciting new major retailer joining us who will be taking over the SterKinekor space.

“Further announcements will be made to the press in due course,” she said.

People’s Post asked the management of Longbeach Mall several

questions that remain unanswered.

Some of the questions are: . Has Ster-Kinekor provided any reasons for closing the theatre in Longbeach Mall? . Which retailer will be replacing the Ster-Kinekor? . What does the refurbishment of Longbeach Mall entail?

Kerrod says she is disappointed that the community had no say in this decision.

“The community needs to unite and stand up against decisions like these, otherwise we will never manage to bring positive chance.”

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New safe house for Masi children DALEEN FOUCHÉ

THE African Hope Trust, a Christianbased NGO that aims to address problems faced by vulnerable children and orphans in the Fish Hoek Valley and surrounding areas, opened the first of two safe houses in Masiphumelele last week.

The two houses, which opened on Saturday 21 May, aims to create a home environment for vulnerable children who have no family.

Each house will accommodate six children, and have a house mother who will take on a parental role. The houses are situated in Skinna Road, Masiphumelele.

The completed house already has its first resident, Simphiwe, a 20-month-old boy, who cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony on Saturday.

The principle around the workings of these facilities are based on an internationally-recognised model, developed by Home from Home, an established foster care group where the house mother is encouraged to raise the children “as her own”.

Don Sayers, a trustee of African Hope Trust and facilitator for the two homes, says construction on the second house will start next week.

He explains the trustees of African Hope Trust opened one house at a time to ensure that they can handle all the challenges that come their way.

“So far it has been a very easy process,” says Sayers.

He says children can stay in the home indefinitely, or until a family member adopts the child, or the child’s own home environment changes for the better.

Sayers explains that the African Hope Trust follows Department of Social Development guidelines when accepting a child into the home.

“It is very tempting to receive every child that comes to us,” he says.

But Sayers says only children with no other viable accommodation alternative will be accepted. Sayers has experienced first hand that some parents just refuse to take responsibility for their child.

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NEW BEGININGS: Rachel Madolo, the house mother for the African Hope Trust Safe House for Children, helps Simphiwe, the first resident of the safe house, cut the ribbon at the opening event on Saturday 21 May. Photo: Supplied

several churches in the United States and Canada. It will also receive a small grant from the Social Development for each child in its care.

Sayers says the homes need volunteers willing to donate their time. He says, like any other mother, the house mother sometimes needs to be in two places at once.

He says they need people who are willing to look after the children when the house mother takes a child to the clinic or does other chores.

For more information about the safe houses and the African Hope Trust, contact Sayers on 084 900 6868 or Bill Eames, the chairperson of the trust, on 072 220 1115.

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The housing project aims to provide more permanent homes for the residents of the Red Hill Informal Settlement.

The project is planned for erven 4621 and 448, situated in Dido Valley Road between Glencairn and Simon’s Town. The land is owned by the Department of Public Works.

The housing project of 8,03 hectares proposes to introduce 600 houses, a clinic, a crèche, church, a business node and a taxi rank, along with the necessary roads and infrastructure.

According to Louis de Villiers, a partner of deVilliers Brownline Associates, the Environmental Assessors for the development, the City of Cape Town has submitted its housing application to the provincial Department for Environmental Affairs and De-

velopment Planning. De Villiers says the City would also need to gain rezoning and subdivision rights on the erven. Councillor Simon Liell-Cock says the aim of the development is to provide permanent housing to residents living in the Red Hill Informal Settlement. “There are no services in the informal settlement,” says Liell-Cock. Liell-Cock says the housing development was proposed 10 years ago. He says the reason for the slow progress is because the land belongs to the national Department of Public Works. “National and local governments do not always have the same agendas.”

Liell-Cock says the negotiations between the City and the Department of Public Works are now complete, and the process is moving forward. Liell-Cock says that it is “absolutely required” to provide housing and services to the poor. The EIA report can be viewed at the Simon’s Town Public Library in St George Street, or an electronic copy can be viewed at http//dbass.biz. Comments on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report can be submitted in writing to deVilliers Brownlie Associates at dbass@icon.co.za by 12:00 on 5 July 2011.

Another bust for OV police OCEAN VIEW POLICE arrested a 50-yearold woman on Thursday 26 May and confiscated drugs from her house in Masiphumelele.

Warrant Officer Nkosikho Mzuku, spokesperson for the Ocean View police, says this “intelligence-driven operation” was aligned with the provincial crime prevention strategy aimed at closing down all drug-dealers in Western Cape communities.

Police “stormed the woman’s house in Pokela Road and confiscated 18 big packets of dagga, 72 dagga sticks and an undisclosed amount of money. The drugs have an estimated street value of R1 500.

This suspect appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate Court on Friday on charges of dealing in dagga.

Ocean View Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Jacobus Augus praised police members for the success and achievement.

“Hard work, commitment and dedication is what I always demand of my members, and they didn’t disappoint me. Our aim is to close down the drug dealers in Ocean View and Masiphumelele.

“We can only achieve this objective if the community can continuously provide us with information about crime, especially drugs.”

Ocean View residents can contact the sector one manager, Constable Denver Johnson, on 079 893 9823 with information.

THE BUST: In the front, from left, are Consta­ ble Riedewaan Isaacs and Student Constable Mbudzeni Magodi. In the back from left are Constable Denver Johnson, Constable An­ nelise Kelly and Warrant Officer Nolen van Nel. The confiscated drugs can be seen on the ta­ ble.

Photo: Supplied Masiphumelele residents can contact the sector two manager, Constable Clive Meyer, on 082 522 2618.

Contact your ward councillor IF you are experiencing problems within your ward, contact your local ward councillor. . Residents living in Ward 61, which includes Ocean View, Scarborough, Misty Cliffs, Simon’s Town, Red Hill and Fish Hoek south of Kommetjie Road, can contact Councillor Simon Liell-Cock at the subcouncil offices on (021) 784-200. . Residents living in Ward 64, which includes Fish Hoek north of Kommetjie

Road, Kalk Bay, St James, Muizenberg, Lakeside, Marina Da Gama and Capricorn, can contact Councillor Dave D’Alton on (021) 784-200 or email david.dalton@capetown.gov.za. . Residents living in Ward 69, which includes Kommetjie, Imhof’s Gift, Masiphumelele, Faerie Knowe, Capri, Sunnydale, Sun Valley and Noordhoek, can contact Councillor Felicity Purchase on (021) 400-1299.

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Mysterious axe murder in Sunnydale DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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CLOUD of mystery hangs over the murder of a 72-year-old Sunnydale resident, after police only recovered a crucial piece of evidence from the scene three days after the man was killed.

The man was allegedly hit over the head with an axe on Sunday 8 May at his home in Sunnydale, south of the Solole Lodge entrance.

Warrant Officer Nkosikho Mzuku, spokesperson for the Ocean View police, confirms that the Ocean View police are investigating the murder.

He says police arrived on the scene of the crime to find the man “badly injured”. “He was rushed to hospital, where he passed away.

“Ocean View police are investigating a case of murder,” says Mzuku.

Mzuku says that police “do not know” the circumstances surrounding the man’s death because they are still waiting for the post mortem report.

However, Aly Verbaan, who has been given power of attorney by the deceased’s daughter to investigate the murder, says the man’s housekeeper found him lying in a pool of blood with an axe next to his body.

Family members requested that the man’s name not be published.

Verbaan says that the man was not in good health and had been breathing with the

aid of an oxygen machine.

When family members and neighbours initially received news that he had died, they assumed that it was due to natural causes, and only later discovered that he had been murdered.

Verbaan says the post mortem confirmed that it was not a natural death.

Verbaan, who was already in possession of the post mortem report on Wednesday 25 May, questioned why the Ocean View police claimed that they are still waiting for the report.

Verbaan says the only thing that was stolen from the man’s house was his wallet.

She says the man’s daughter, who returned from Australia to South Africa, confirmed that police only collected the axe, believed to be the murder weapon, three days after the murder.

Ocean View police would not comment on the matter.

Verbaan says a number of photocopied ID documents of women believed to be prostitutes were found by his daughter in his house, along with a list of telephone numbers of the women.

She says the man’s housekeeper and health worker confirmed that he had regular visits from prostitutes.

Mzuku says the suspects are still at large.

“We appeal to anyone with information on this matter to please contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Craig Phillips, on (021) 783-8300.”

Journalism discussion ZUBEIDA JAFFER will speak about her new self-published booklet, “Not by Dread Alone”, in which she gives her thoughts on journalism, at the Sunny Cove Manor Guesthouse (corner of Peter and Solveig Kjeseth streets) in Fish Hoek on Sunday 5 June.

Her publication honours the memory of Johnny Issel, struggle hero, United Democratic Front founder and recipient of the Order of Luthuli.

Issel lived in Muizenberg.

The booklet deals with the role of a free

press in democratic South Africa, the threats to this freedom, as well as the limitations of such freedom.

Jaffer will also speak about the issue of economic justice in South Africa’s young democracy.There will be time for questions and discussions afterwards, including one on the situation of Masiphumelele. Snacks and refreshments will be served.Attendees must be at the guesthouse at 15:00 for 15:30, and it will finish at 17:30.RSVP with Horst Kleinschmidt on (021) 788-2174.

In loving memory of Jo-Anne JO-ANNE RANDALL passed away on 29 May after a stroke.

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Talking stamps THE Fish Hoek Philatelic Society will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 7 June at 19:30 in the Minor Hall at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre.

This month’s competition theme is “Postal Stationery and Postcards”.

For more information, pleasephone Volker Janssen, the society secretary, on (021) 786-1548.

MERCY MISSION: One of the AMS helicopters transported a motorcyclist to hospital on Friday.

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Motorcyclist (64) crashes into car at four-way intersection ANDRE BAKKES

A 64-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries on Friday afternoon, 27 May, when he collided with another vehicle on the corner of Kommetjie Road and Ou Kaapse Weg. According to Darren Zimmerman from Cape Medical Response (CMR), two response vehicles and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene, but the motorcyclist’s injuries required that he be transported to Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital with multiple fractures and lacerations.

“The man’s injuries were serious, but he was in a stable condition when he was sent to hospital,” says Zimmerman.

Warrant Officer Peter Middleton, spokesperson for the Fish Hoek police, says that both the car, which carried one occupant, and the motorcycle were heading in the same direction when the accident occurred.

“Currently we only have the statement of the driver of the vehicle. She was travelling

on Ou Kaapseweg and wanted to turn right into Kommetjie Road when the traffic lights changed to orange,” he explains.

This is allegedly when the motorcyclist rammed into her car.

“We cannot draw any conclusions at this stage, and still have to follow up with witnesses, so all we can confirm is that we are indeed investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving,” says Middleton.

When asked if the intersection, a fourway stop is a dangerous one, he replied: “It’s not really a problem. Drivers must, nonetheless, prepare to reduce speed when they approach the intersection.

An orange light means caution.

People sometimes see it as an opportunity to speed up.”

Spokesperson for Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Susan Scholtz, could not reach the man’s family at the time of going to print, and was therefore not at liberty to reveal anything other than the fact that the man is in the intensive care unit and that he is in a stable condition.

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Tuesday 31 May 2011

Standard Bank sticks to its guns M

UIZENBERG business owners held a meeting with decision makers within Standard Bank at Knead Bakery on Thursday 26 May, to discuss the bank’s decision to close down its Muizenberg branch.

The meeting was called for by a group of concerned business people in Muizenberg, but it appeared quite early in proceedings that Standard Bank was not going to change the decision to remove its agency branch from Muizenberg (“Muizenberg’s last bank shuts up shop”, People’s Post, 17 May).

Most of those present at the meeting banked with Standard Bank,

and felt that this was a huge “disservice” to the community of Muizenberg.

“It would impact on our business,” said Trevor Johns, a Muizenberg business owner. “I do business with the branch daily.”

The nearest Standard Bank is in Fish Hoek or the Blue Route Mall, which means that customers must travel at least half an hour in the traffic and then spend another in the queues at either branch.

Myles Spolander said that Muizenberg was being improved.

He mentioned that the recentlyinstalled CCTV cameras had already reduced crime in the village.

Peter Wright, member of the exe-

cutive committee of the Muizenberg Improvement District and a business owner, says he understands why Standard Bank made this decision, but pleaded with Standard Bank to reconsider.

Wright offered to help with promoting the bank should the decision be reversed.

“Tourism has picked up over the years. Visitors are forever asking where they can exchange their foreign currency,” Wright said.

Muizenberg stalwart, Gerald Musikanth, chairperson of the False Bay Tourism and Business Association, told the meeting that there were five pharmacies 20 years ago and one surf shop. Today there

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: A group of residents held a protest in front of the Standard Bank in Muizenberg on Tuesday 24 May. Standard Bank was the only bank with a walk­in branch in Muizenberg, and residents protested against the closure of the branch and “the loss of jobs that will follow”. The closure of the bank was reported on in the 17 May edition of People’s Post (“Muizenberg’s last bank shuts up shop”, 17 May). Photo: David Muller

Embracing the elderly THE Fish Hoek Valley Historical Association’s monthly meeting will be held at the Fish Hoek Library Hall on Thursday 8 June at 18:00.

Mary Turok, of the Western Cape Forum of Older Persons, will dis-

cuss “Old people – past and present”.

All are welcome.

For more information, contact Mieke Gordon on (021) 782-5864 (telephone/fax).

How to apply for a liquor licence THE Western Cape Liquor Board is inviting all community members who are interested in having legal taverns in Ocean View and Masiphumelele to an information session on how to apply for a valid liquor licence.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 1 June from 19:00 to 21:00 at the Ocean View Multi-purpose hall.

For more information, phone the Ocean View Police Station on (021) 783-8300.

Musical treat in Ocean View THE Izivunguvungu Youth Band and the Ocean View Dance Group will host a concert at the high school hall at 18:00 on Friday 3

June. Admission is R10 for adults, while children under 13 pay R5.

Contact Margaret Kindo for more information on 084 908 1770.

are five surf shops and one pharmacy. “All the banks which had branches in Muizenberg seem to have killed the chance to expand their clientele.”

Today there are over 15 coffee shops and small businesses are growing in number. There are two Sunday markets and a Friday evening market – all thriving.

Local ward councillor, Dave D’Alton, questioned the service of the bank, and felt that Standard Bank was simply out to make money and not serve the people.

He cited an example of having to pay R12,50 in bank charges for a R200 cheque into an account at the bank that had over R35 000 in it.

After coffee, for which Standard Bank paid, the meeting broke up without planning a farewell party for the bank, which pulls out of the area at the end of May. Ross Linstrom, spokesperson for

NEGOTIATING: A group of business owners listening to Johan Van Wyk of Standard Bank explaining the bank’s withdrawal from Muizenberg. From left are Graham Benn (Standard Bank), Johan van Wyk (Standard Bank), Gerald Musikanth (chairperson of the False Bay Tourism and Business Association), Peter Wright (member of the Muizenberg Improvement District and business owner), Tess Wright (business owner), Trevor Johns (Prima Motorcycles) and Councillor Dave D’Alton.

Photo: David Muller

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE: This house in Emerald Crescent, Fish Hoek, caught fire on Thursday evening. The Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town fire stations responded to an emergency call at 17:55 with two fire engines, one water tanker and an emergency car. Theo Lane, station commander for the Fire and Rescue Command and Control Centre, says the fire was caused by an electrical fault, and was extinguished by 18:33. No injuries were reported. Lane says the roof of the house fell in, but some of the walls were still standing. “There was significant damage to the house and its contents.”

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He says the meeting gave Standard Bank the opportunity to explain the “business rationale” for the decision to close down the Muizenberg branch.

A petition has been signed and more protests are on the cards.

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Fish Hoek not immune to prostitution DALEEN FOUCHÉ

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ROSTITUTION is generally considered one of the world’s oldest professions, and even the dry town of Fish Hoek is not immune to this age-old practice.

Frank Johnstone, manager of the Fish Hoek City Improvement District (CID), says prostitutes are found on every main road of every suburb.

He says prostitutes are present in the Fish Hoek CBD, but adds that the situation has improved in recent years.

He says having security deployed in the CBD has improved the prostitute and vagrant problem. However Johnstone says only the police can make a “real arrest” – and only when prostitutes and their patrons are “caught in the act”.

He says police cannot arrest a person for standing on a street corner, but can only ask them to “move along”.

Warrant Officer Peter Middleton, spokesperson for Fish Hoek police, says prostitution is policed under the Local Authorities Act of

1974, which prohibits “loitering for the purpose of prostitution”.

Middleton says it is very difficult to prove that a person is a prostitute, without a statement from a witness or a victim of a crime stemming from prostitution.

He says he cannot say how many prostitutes frequent the Fish Hoek CBD, because one cannot always differentiate between a vagrant and a prostitute. Middleton explains that some people are loitering for the purpose of begging, but may resort to prostitution when they are desperate. Johnstone says the Fish Hoek prostitutes are “very clever”. He says they stand in places where the CCTV cameras cannot “see” them.

Johnstone says he is not aware of any pimps in Fish Hoek, but does not rule their presence out entirely.

“There is not big money to be made out of prostitution in Fish Hoek”.

But Johnstone says as long as there is a market for prostitution, these workers will

remain. Johnstone has been approached by prostitutes during his nightly walks through the Fish Hoek CBD, but he says when they realise who he is, they turn around and walk away. Middleton says that the Fish Hoek police are aware of prostitution in the Fish Hoek CBD. He says there have been complaints about it occurring in the Main Road.

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Middleton says if members of the community see a prostitute being solicited and are willing to make a statement, the case and person involved can be investigated.

“If people point out what they see, the police can start addressing the issue.”

Middleton says people who solicit a prostitute are also breaking the law. “They are par-

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He agrees with Johnstone’s opinion, saying that he is not aware of any pimps working in the Fish Hoek area.

“It seems that most of the alleged prostitutes have boyfriends, who may also be their pimps, but it does not look like an industry run by one pimp.”

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Page 6 People’s Post False Bay LOST: This baby seal, that was sepa­ rated from its colony, was seen on Fish Hoek Beach two weeks ago.

Ros Raubenheimer, who encoun­ tered the seal, says he alerted the SPCA, but the animal swam away be­ fore the SPCA arrived. “It seemed to enjoy the company of the beach­ goers talking to it, because they were all sensitive and did not intrude on its space,” says Raubenheimer.

A WORLD OF WONDER: The South Peninsula Handcraft Centre put on a glorious display of hand­ craft at its popular annual exhibition, this year called “The Wonder Emporium”, held at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre from Wednesday to Saturday last week. The exhibition was officially opened on Tuesday night by Cape Argus Tavern of the Seas columnist and Fish Hoek resident, David Biggs (in photo). In his speech, Biggs celebrated the beau­ ty and talent of handcraft, noting that through all the ages, people have wanted to decorate their surroundings to enable a softer and more aesthet­ ic way of life. The exhibition showcased a fantas­ tic array of crafts, from handmade flowers through to blankets, cushions, quilts, papercraft, jewel­ lery and mosaics, among others. Seen here with David Biggs is Annelize van Reenen, chairperson of the South Peninsula Handcraft Centre.

Photo: Ros Raubenheimer

TA­DAH! Chanel Ponto Law­ rence Seymour and Kefilwe Moadira celebrate their success in a recent baking class presented by Fish Hoek resident Nikki Green, who runs Back2Basics cooking classes from her home.

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day and Sunday matinees for pensioners and Masque Theatre members. To book call Computicket or (021) 782-8976.

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Tuesday 31 May Fish Hoek: The monthly meeting of the Astronomy Club will be held at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:30. The topic presented will be “Lunar Eclipses” by Alan Mitchell. Members pay R5 and visitors R10, which includes a star chart and light refreshments.

Contact Wolf Lange on (021) 785-3713.

Wednesday 1 June Zandvlei: The Zandvlei Neighbourhood Watch Group meets at 19:00 at the Imperial Yacht Club. Phone Dee Terblanche, the chairperson, on 072 583 2990.

Thursday 2 June Muizenberg: The University of the Third Age in False Bay will be holding their next talk at the Muizenberg Pavilion at 09:30 for 10:00. The topic is “Journey of a Sangoma” with Matthew Cooke. All are welcome and entrance is free. Contact Peter Rickards (021) 788-9469.

Friday 3 June Simon’s Town: The Jay School of Art will be holding a progress exhibition of students’ paintings in the Simon’s Town Library hall at 19:30. Food and wine will be on sale. Paintings are “reasonably” priced and pottery will be on display. Contact Janice on 082 770 2908.

Muizenberg: The Masque Theatre presents “Razzle Dazzle” – the show that incorporates memorable songs and dances from broadway musicals at 20:00. On Saturday 4 June at 14:30 and 18:30, and Sunday 5 June at 15:00. A special price of R50 on Satur-

Simon’s Town: The Homemade Shoppe morning market will be held in the old library hall from 09:00 to 12:00. Cakes, food and crafts will be on sale. Contact Susan on 073 213 8887 or (021) 783-2244.

Fish Hoek: A Fish Hoek Girl Guide Fête will be held at the NG Kerk in Kommetjie Road. Contact Sharon on 082 852 8894.

Fish Hoek: A craft market will be held at the Methodist Church in First Avenue at 08:30. There will be lots of crafters and plants on sale. Contact Yvonne (021) 782-2687 or 082 685 2099.

Wednesday 8 June Fish Hoek: SAARP will be hosting a talk and presentation by the Fire and Rescue Services at its monthly meeting at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 10:00.

Tea will be served, and all are welcome.

Members pay R2 and non-members pay R5.

SAARP membership offers over-50s and pensioners monthly meetings, social activities, outings and trips away. Contact the SAARP office on (021) 782-2719 from 09:00 to 12:00 (closed Wednesdays).

Thursday 9 June Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Valley Historical Association’s monthly meeting will be held at the Fish Hoek Minor Hall at 18:00. Mary Turok, of the Western Cape Forum of Older Persons, will discuss “Old People – Past and Present”. Contact Mieke Gordon on (021) 7825864.

Every Tuesdays and Fridays Fish Hoek: Join “Dancercise For Over 55s” at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre from 10:00 to 11:00. Get fit, have fun and feel alive. Contact Dee on (021) 786-4148 or 082 734 8345.

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Top-class speakers on the menu THE educational conference in Muizenberg on 7 June that blends business economics, maths and science with whales and dolphins has attracted some top class speakers who will present 20-minute papers on a variety of topics. New to the line-up are Dr Leonie Hofmeyr-Juritz, who will speak on whale vocalisations; Dr Ken Findlay of UCT, who will speak on “Counting whales: how we do what we do”; and Lesley Rochat of AOCA, who will showcase spectacular underwater footage on spotted dolphins snapped on a recent trip to the Bahamas. They join, amongst others, Meredith Thornton of the Mammal Research Institute, who will present a paper on photoidentification of cetaceans: who’s who and how many are there? The key note address – “Balancing the Equation” – will be given by Dr Ian McCallum, the noted environmentalist and author of “Ecological Intelligence”. His special interests focus on what we learn about ourselves from animals.

The conference is “a dive into the watery world of whales, dolphins, mathematics and science” and is an initiative to promote mathematics by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC), The Cape Town Science Centre and A Whale Of A Heritage Route (AWOAHR). The event, which will be opened by scenario planner and strategist Clem Sunter by means of a conference call, also features an epic poem and plea for whales - Heathcote Williams’ Whale Nation - read by David Muller of The Zandvlei Trust.

Nedbank is the lead sponsor for the event and the sponsorship has created a great opportunity for some less privileged people to attend and hear first-class presentations on mathematics and science as well as the magic of these graceful mammals.

Phone Alan Lindner of AWOAHR on 079 391 2105 if you would like to participate or make a contribution in any way.

WHAT A HOOT: Penguin­lovers received “phe­ nomenal” sup­ port from pass­ ing drivers.

Photo: Andre Bakkes

The epitome of funny walks ANDRE BAKKES

THE idea was to waddle like a penguin from Gansbaai to Simon’s Town, but there is a reason why humans are not meant to waddle. We just don’t have muscles in the right places.

Those who did participate in this Animal Keepers Association of Africa (AKAA) penguin awareness campaign, certainly felt pain in muscles they never thought they had afterwards, so their attempts have not gone unnoticed. Thousands of cars hooted as they passed them by, so the campaign was a monumental success – with the emphasis on mental.

The “waddle” started in Gansbaai last Monday, when participants walked 20km to Stanford. Then over the next few days they walked 24km to Hermanus, 23km to Kleinmond, 29km to Betty’s Bay, 10km to Strand, and then finally on Saturday, they walked 15km from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town.

Boulders Beach Lodge’s staff, some clad in black and white, joined the waddlers on Saturday.

Janine Genade, general manager of Boulders Beach Lodge and Restaurant, says they work in penguin conservation, and have had a hand in organising the Simon’s Town Penguin Festival for the past 11 years.

Genade was one of the only waddlers to wear a suit, and even though it was raining almost straight through on Saturday, her suit kept her pretty warm. “To tell you the truth, you can probably scramble an egg in this suit right now,” she said, with five kilometres to go.

Needless to say she was ecstatic when that morning’s “rain dances” paid dividends. Ge-

AWARENESS: Penguin­lovers walked from Gansbaai to Simon’s Town in the past week.

Photo: Andre Bakkes

nade also joked by saying that she had eaten squid that morning, “to get into the mind of a penguin”.

One of the organisers, Haley McLellan, a bird trainer at Two Oceans Aquarium, says that this is the first AKAA project, and that they will focus on a different animal every year. “Myself and Gabriel Harris from Seaworld in Durban only started organising this about six weeks ago, but everything has fallen into place,” she says proudly.

Everything apart from the waddling, of course, which was “all over the place”.

She quips: “It would’ve taken us six weeks to complete if we had to waddle!”

According to her the support they received from the public was “phenomenal”.

Penguin Promises website sums it up: “We are enlivened by the support we have had, because it is testimony to the fact that us humans are looking for a life that works for this planet. Another beautiful day in paradise.”

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Never too late to learn about aging THE 22nd Managed Aging Seminar will take place from 10:00 to 11:15 on Friday 10 June in St Margaret’s Church Hall, Kommetjie Road, in Fish Hoek.

The topic will be “Occupational Therapy: an

Overview of how it can help you”.

Tea will be served at 09:45 for a donation of R5.

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CLEAN­UP: Sibosiso Tubela, a graduate from Freeworld’s Painting Academy, applies the envi­ ronmentally­friendly paint removal product to remove unwanted graffiti in Ocean View.

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A clean slate for Ocean View A NEW project, appropriately named Graffiti Solutions, aimed at removing unwanted graffiti, was launched at the Ocean View Civic Centre on Thursday 26 May. The project is the corporate social investment project (CSI) of Freeworld, the mother company of Plascon, Earthcore, Midas, Hamilton’s and RemovAll, and is being undertaken in conjunction with the City of Cape Town.

Nicki Holderness, former ward councillor for the area, says she raised concerns about increasing graffiti, especially on civic and public buildings, in Ocean View. She says normally the maintenance team for the Ocean View housing team paints over graffiti on smooth surfaces.

This solution, however, could not be ap-

plied to red brick buildings.

The team from Freeworld started removing the graffiti on the civic centre, library and other buildings. The team then moved on to the Ocean View graveyard.

Alvin Castro, creative director for the Youth Development Organisation and Art Vibrations Incorporated, raised concerns about a lack of platforms for graffiti artists to create art work and to express themselves.

Castro and Andrew Pollock, marketing consultant for “Graffiti Solutions”, along with ward councillor, Simon Liell-Cock, also discussed cooperation between Freeworld, graffiti artists and council about beautifying beautify council buildings.

Freeworld supplied the removal products and labour for no charge for the duration of the project.

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Castle indeed the oldest The upside-down world ANDRE BAKKES

of dirty old Eskom

MANY people think the Castle is the oldest building in Cape Town, and after much research, phone calls and site visits, it turns out they are absolutely correct.

TONY ROBINSON

People’s Post recently published a notice which claimed that the Jan van Riebeeck-commissioned fort was the oldest building in the Cape, but a week later a reader indicated that this title and distinction, in fact, belongs to RECENT: Coornhoop, with its old pigeon holes, was built on the origi­ the Posthuys in Mui- nal ruins.

Photo: Andre Bakkes zenberg.

The plot thickened when a reader, Gary ry” when he confirmed that the general asGoldman, insisted that it wasn’t the Castle or sumption is the correct one – the pentagonal the Posthuys, but Coornhoop, a double-sto- Castle, which was built in 1666, is undoubtedrey building in Observatory, that was the old- ly the oldest. est.

Things were about to get even more interThis led People’s Post on a long but fascinat- esting when Iziko Museums of Cape Town’s ing journey of discovery, only to end up director, Lalou Meltzer, set up an interview where it all began – or, as turns out, where with historian and multi-award winning auit all began – the Castle. thor Dan Sleigh.

Goldman put the cat among the pigeons “I deal with facts,” says Sleigh confidently. when he said: “It is Observatory’s Coorn- “The Castle is the oldest building in the provhoop, without a doubt. The original pigeon ince.” holes are still there. These were homing piHe adds that there are some circular stone geons that would carry messages to and from structures in the old Transvaal and Free places like Wellington. It was built in 1657 State that might even be older, but he can’t and the Castle only came much later.” be sure.

This part of the Cape Peninsula was once “The two cornerstones of the Castle were marsh-land, with buffalo, elephant, hippo, li- placed on 2 January 1666. The builders dug on and leopard roaming freely in the area. the trenches a few months before,” he states.

Observatory traces its origins to the CoornWhen speaking to Sleigh, it is obvious that hoop Colony land grant, which was commis- history flows through his veins and dates sioned to the first Free Burghers in 1657 by whirl meticulously in his mind.

Van Riebeeck. These officials from the Dutch “Coornhoop has a very modern style of arEast India Company were to occupy land in chitecture. I have seen the plans for the buildthe Liesbeek River valley. ing, and they are dated between 1960 and 1970.

The large number of mills surrounding the That’s when it was restored and there is hardvalley at the time bore testament to the suc- ly anything left of the original ruins,” he cess of the farms. says.

A few mills still remain, such as the famous “The freemen’s houses looked completely Mostert’s Mill. different. They had a very poor beginning An even older mill still exists at the Alexan- and didn’t have double-storey buildings at dra Institute, not far from the site of the all.” present Observatory.

As for the Posthuys, Sleigh says the “misThe later sub-division of farms such as Bel- reading” of a document has lead to misinforlevliet, Westoe, Valkenburg, Coornhoop and mation.

Welgelegen contributed to the present-day “I’ve spoken to the owners of the place and grid pattern layout. informed them that it was not built in 1673, A diminutive plaque commemorating the as many believe, but much later – definitely historic Van Riebeeck commission is today not before 1743. They are nice people, but at the entrance of Coornhoop – a building they’re flying under false colours.” now used by the University of Cape Town’s The second oldest building is, in fact, the Centre for Conflict Resolution on Dixton Slave Lodge, which was originally a slave Road. lodge and later the Supreme Court. It is now On the plaque it also reveals that the Simon a cultural history museum, with a section on van der Stel Foundation restored the ruins slavery and artefacts not only from Cape in 1964-1965.

Town’s history, but also ancient and global Historian Mike Walker says that if there is civilisations. an authority who can identify the oldest “The Lutheran Church was built in the building beyond a shadow of a doubt, it is re- 1780s, but the clock tower itself was built in nowned architect Gawie Fagan.

1702,” says Sleigh, before rattling off a whirlFagan filed the question under “elementa- wind of names and dates.

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IN a recent column we looked at solar water heaters and how they could save R300 a month on your electricity bill. Now let’s turn all that upside down and look at it from the point of view of the municipality and Eskom.

Every solar geyser installed means a saving for you and a loss of roughly R3 500 a year in income for the City of Cape Town. A thousand installations will take the annual loss in revenue to R3,5 million.

Cape Town, however, has a population in excess of three million, so the idea of solar panels on 250 000 roofs is not unreasonable, but it would cost the City R875 million a year in lost revenue at today’s prices.

Next year the figure will top the billion rand mark. And that will make a huge hole in the municipal budget!

Less than 10% of the country’s population lives in Cape Town, so we can multiply the local figure by 10 and that means a potential loss of R10 billion a year for municipalities across the country. The Eskom share of the loss would probably be R5 billion or R6 billion.

Solar water heaters are something of a nightmare for the municipalities and Eskom.

Of course they have to make the right noises, so Eskom tells us to tweak the geyser temperature, use fluorescent lights and not to put too much water in the kettle to save electricity.

What we are seeing, folks, are conjuring tricks. A big distracting fuss over little

things like keeping the fridge door closed while great and highly profitable amounts of electricity continue to be consumed by electric geysers.

The national energy plan says demand side management has barely scratched the surface of the potential saving. And then it ignores the obvious benefits and predicts a huge increase in demand and the desperate need for half a dozen nuclear power stations.

If the government was serious about the energy crisis there would be a plan to phase out the pure electric geyser over, say, five years. Perhaps even a tax on electric geysers to subsidise solar water heaters.

The other evil in Eskom’s nightmare is gas. A combined cycle gas power station would be cheaper, cleaner and more efficient than anything Eskom is building now. Even worse is that it would open the way for a reticulated supply of natural gas to industrial areas, and make it possible for many factories to use gas for their process heat. And Eskom would lose major customers.

In fact, three plans for gas power stations in the Western Cape have already been shot down. They were probably seen as the thin end of a dangerous wedge.

So the upside-down picture is that solar water heaters, gas and serious energy saving are bad for dirty old Eskom, even though they would be good for the country, the climate and for us.

The great truth, folks, is that the electricity you don’t use is the cheapest electricity of all.

WORKING TOGETHER: Seen here from the left are Masimbonge Nom­ fenge, from Ukhanyo Primary School, Chan­ tel Daniels, from Volun­ teer Mzansi Africa, Marion le Fleur, from Blue Cherry Marketing and PR Creations, Siphenathi Msawule, from Ukhanyo Primary School and Denise Nor­ dquist, from Dandilion Mobility Solutions. Pho­ to: Supplied

Hard work to be rewarded “I AM, Ich Bien, Hard work pays!” is a social upliftment project that aims to cultivate a culture of learning to Grade 4 learners.

“I am, Ich Bien, Hard work pays”, is the brainchild of social entrepreneur, Chantel Daniels, of Volunteer Mzansi Africa (a volunteer and travel company).

When one of the German volunteers left for home and donated his second-hand clothes, VMA, together with the volunteer, decided that instead of giving away the clothes, they would be sold to the community at a minimum cost. “With the proceeds from the sale, there was just enough to initiate the programme and contribute to supporting one child in the initiative,” says Daniels.

“Ich bien” is the German translation of “I am”, but in this case it is taken to mean “I am somebody and the world will be my oyster.”

The project aims to reward Grade 4 learners who consistently work hard in the face of difficult circumstances, by setting up support structures for the pupils.

The initiative selects not the smartest children, but rather those who work hard consistently to be a part of the “I AM, Ich Bien, programme.

Two primary schools, namely Marine Primary School in Ocean View and Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele, were selected and were open to the initiative.

Nawaal Ismail, Daaniyal Francke, Amy Lee Lawen and Michaela Williams were chosen to participate in the programme.

The selected students from Ukhanyo Primary were Masimbonge Nomfenge and Siphenathi Msawule. Through the “I am, Ich Bien” project, all the learners will be visited quarterly to see how they are performing at school, and already there are discussions on ways to sustain the development of the students.

The vision of this project was shared with Denise Nordquist, social entrepreneur and owner of Dandilion Mobility Solutions, who also contributed towards the project, to reward more learners with assistance in their studies.

“I am amazed at how the vision of “I am, Ich bien” ignited interest amongst organisations and companies alike. We were blessed and grateful to have Edgars Longbeach Mall who donated toward the project,” says Daniels.

The contribution of parents to the learning of their children must be emphasised. It is an important aspect of the “I am, Ich bien” project. The involvement of parents in ensuring school work is complete along with constant motivation and support is of great value to the learning career of any child.

“A very special thank you to Edgars Longbeach Mall, Dandilion Mobility Solutions, Blue Cherry Marketing and PR creations, Marine Primary School, Ukhanyo Primary School, and the parents of the students who received their rewards. I am, Ich Bien Project aims to be an annual rewards project,” says Daniels.

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Tuesday 31 May 2011

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Strings attached to love story Comedy – the Miller way TAMMY PETERSEN

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HARP, poignant and fast with the humour – Mel Miller is all that and a bag of top-quality chips.

The humour heavyweight will be performing in Fish Hoek on Saturday 11 June in the Fish Hoek High School Hall as part of the Comedy Legends in the Valley series, a fundraiser for the Shark Spotters.

Miller, who recently returned from a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House, and has also been awarded the Comic’s Choice Lifetime Achievement Award, is well-known for his “Biltong and Potroast” TV show in the 1970s, in which South African comedians were pitted against British counterparts.

Miller tells People’s Post he “just can’t wait” for his first visit to the Far South in decades.

“I haven’t been there in yonks, so you cannot believe my excitement for this show. I hope to see a full-house because I am ready for Fish Hoek!”

He says his audience can look forward to two hours of “moaning and complaining”.

“I will whine about everything from government to old age. I hope people come prepared for an evening of chaos and madness.”

Comedian Barry Hilton, who had the Far South in stitches earlier this month, says Miller is one of the most unique performers anyone will see.

“Even though he has been a pro for over 40 years, he is as sharp and hilarious as ever. He is current, poignant and quick on his feet. He is, without a shadow of doubt, my favourite comedian. Ever!”

The Cousin says audiences are in for a real treat because when Miller takes to the stage, laughter is guaranteed.

“He is not scared to be himself, and the audience can sense that. He is a real, genuine person and a top-class entertainer.”

Mel Miller will hit Fish Hoek to raise funds for a good cause.

Sarah Titley, the Shark Spotters’ project manager, says there are still ample tickets available, and calls on residents of the Valley to show their support next week.

“This promises to be a real family event, and a great opportunity for locals to contribute to the Shark Spotters and help us raise funds towards our budget shortfall,” she says.

Tickets to the show, which starts at 19:00, cost R100 if pre-booked on 078 174 4244, or R120 at the door on the night. Tickets can also be bought at AP Jones in Fish Hoek Main Road. . People’s Post is the print media sponsor of the show.

Sterling for Kirstenbosch THE instrumental band, Sterling EQ, will be performing at the Silvertree Restaurant in Kirstenbosch Gardens on Sunday 5 June.

The four-piece group, who have performed at SA’s top events and shared stages with international icons, will perform a selection of popular melodies and showpieces. Expect anything from Mozart to Mandoza.

Tickets cost R100, and include a welcome drink. The show starts at 18:30 for 19:00. There will be light meals available for under R70 each. For bookings, call (021) 762-9585.

GEMS: Sterling EQ will bring their instru­ mental virtuosity to Kirstenbosch Gar­ dens on Sunday.

Saamtrek at the German Club THE first Zef-Zeffer-Zefste event will be held on Friday 17 June at the German Club in Gardens, Cape Town.

Celebrated playwright, Charles Fourie’s hit play “Agterplaas”, which was recently staged to accolades at the Klein Karoo National Arts festival, will be performed.

Afrikaans rapper and raconteur, Jack Parow, will showcase his Parowphernalia fashion range, together with funky Stellenbosch designers, Zef Leopard.

The Psychedelic Theatre Company will stage a spectacular fire and UV performance.

A few proud Zephyr and DKW antique car owners will display their motor vehicles.

Photographer, Herman Jordaan, will hold a solo-exhibition of images taken from poorwhite squatter camps around Cape Town, and

Solidarity’s Helping Hand organisation will join them to inform the public of their work among the poor.

To end the evening, music guru, Vince Ladd, who has collaborated with Nine Inch Nails in Norway, will be playing his special mix of “retro-sokkie-electro-vibe”, and the Roodehek restaurant will host an open bar and full menu with Thai and German cuisine.

Members of the public can win great prizes from Baccini’s Pizzeria and Van Hunks restaurant for the best-dressed Zef-couples. The event kicks off at 19:00 and tickets cost R100.

There will be safe parking at the German Club in Roodehek Terrace, which is just off Hope Street in Gardens. For more information and bookings, contact Cintaine on 073 161 4141.

“OUROBOROS”, an exciting puppetry production by one of South Africa’s leading creative teams, will take centre stage at the Baxter Theatre from 1 to 11 June.

Directed by 2010 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Theatre, Janni Younge, with master puppeteers Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler, this tale of dreaming and the cycles of life has been created with evocative imagery.

At its heart is a love story between a dancer, Nokobinisa, and a poet, Andre.

Using the magically transforming powers of the puppetry medium, these two characters are able to appear as several versions of themselves.

Audiences witness the un- MOVING: Animators bringing characters to life in a scene from folding drama of their lives “Ouroboros”, which runs at the Baxter Theatre from 1 till 11 from birth to death. Their in- June. teractions form a web of relationships, revealing the interdependence of tress winner, Chuma Sopotela. the past, present and future.

Younge joined Handspring Puppet CompaThe production, created and designed by ny as associate director in January this year.

Young, is inspired by the work of US poet lau- She is a graduate of the French national reate Billy Collins, and was first presented to school of puppet theatre, and has a BA in Fine great acclaim on the main programme of the Art and an MA in Theatre from UCT. National Arts Festival in 2010.

“Ouroboros” is an ancient symbol depicting It offers a swirling interaction of perform- a serpent swallowing its own tail and forming ers, exquisitely-created puppets, filigree a circle. shadow work and Michael Clark’s animation.

Ticket prices range from R60 to R130. BookThe show is set to original music by Neo ing is through Computicket on 083 915 8000, Muyanga, with puppet dance choreography online at www.computicket.co.za or at any

by Mamela Nyamza.

Shoprite Checkers outlet countrywide.

The 13 main puppets are manipulated by a Follow the production on Facebook superb cast comprising Jason Potgieter, Cin- (www.facebook.com/prody Mkaza, Gabriel Marchand, Tali Cervati, file.php?id=100000450807832) and Twitter (htBeren Belknap and 2007 Fleur du Cap Best Ac- tp://twitter.com/handspringcc).

Broadway hits at the Masque A COLLECTION of well-known Broadway songs and dances can be seen at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg in the form of a show called “Razzle Dazzle” from Friday 3 June to Sunday 5 June.

The show features Felicity Kiran, who starred in Sun City’s “Let There Be Rock!”

Also starring is Peter Weisz from London’s West End. The show “takes the audience on a musical journey through the ages of the Broadway showstoppers, incorporating songs from “Cabaret”, “Moulin Rouge”, “Chicago”, “Dream Girls”, “Grease”, “Mama Mia”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, “We will Rock You”, “A Chorus Line” and “Les Miserables”” among others. Supported by a young cast of dancers and singers, the show is choreographed by Jason Sisam.

Friday night is at 20:00 and Saturday at 14:30 and 18:30.

Tickets cost R75 (Theatre Club members R65).

Sunday is at 15:00.

Tickets for the Sunday matinée are R65 (Theatre Club members and pensioners R50).

Bookings are through Computicket, on 083 915 8000 or by phoning (021) 782-8976.

GLAMOUR: Felicity Kiran features in “Razzle Dazzle” at the Masque Theatre from Friday 3 June.

Photo: Supplied Tickets are also available through Computicket at Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper and House and Home.

IN THE YARD: The cast of “Agterp­ laas” (from left) Cin­ taine Schutte, Deirdre Wolhuter, Deon Lotz, Charles van den Heever, Esther von Waltzle­ ben, Jan Hendrik Op­ perman and Lanel van der Kolf. Pho­ to: Supplied

GENERAL

Tuesday 31 May 2011 MINE: Erin Tho­ mas, of the Good­ sport netball team, plucks a high ball out of the air in an internal match on Sunday 22 May at the Fish Hoek Pri­ mary School net­ ball courts. Good­ sport 1, in the green bibs, played Goodsport 2 (wear­ ing bibs). Good­ sport 1 won the game 53­28.

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ALL THINGS BABOON: Tali Hoffman lectures at Fish Hoek Primary School on Thursday 12 May.Photo: Supplied

Photo: Derran Thomas

Learning about primates

ON THE MAT: These seven gym­ nasts from Sun Val­ ley Primary School made the Western Province Gymnas­ tics team and re­ ceived Western Province colours for gymnastics.

Pictured on top are Lara Featherstone (left) and Maxine Langenhoff.

Bot­ tom from left are Amy Harding, Han­ nah Altmann, Tara Fisher, Saskia Hill and Mia Dalton.

TALI HOFFMAN, a PhD student from the Baboon Research Unit (BRU) at UCT, presented baboon education and awareness lectures at five local primary schools recently.

Students from grades 5 to 7 at Fish Hoek, Bay Primary, Star of the Sea Convent, Kommetjie and Simon’s Town schools have also been invited to participate in an art competition based on the same theme as the lectures – “Being Baboon Wise”.

By explaining the dynamics of baboon

JOURNEY: A cross country competition was held at Zandvlei, hosted by Muizenberg Junior and Kirstenhof Primary, on Friday 13 May. In front is James Thompson. In the second row are, from left, Ethan Piper, Connor McClure, Jedd Viljoen, Callan Jacobs and Kirsten Roodman.

At the back, from left, are Karen Roodman, Matthew Carolessen, Greg Postings, Beth Postings, Chelsea van Coller, Angela Crowley and Lisa Mylie Photo: Supplied

Toastmasters turns 20 THE Two Oceans Toastmasters club in Fish Hoek celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday 4 May. The celebration was attended by “Her Majesty the Queen”, also known as Lynn Moss.

The members enjoyed an evening of celebration, fun and learning more on how to be a confident public speaker.

QUEEN BEE: Giving her speech, is Lynn Moss, also known as “Her Majesty the Queen”.

CONGRATS: Theo Potgieter (left), hands over a certificate to Jack London, who successful­ ly completed his 20th advanced speech, and thus achieved his Advanced Communicator Silver status.

ALL TOGETHER: Back from left: Craig and Lois Strachan, Alderman Demetri Qually and his wife Mary­Lou, Marge Kruyt, Lorne Sulcas, Alana Byrne, Marion Thomas. Seated are Paul Kilfoil (left) and Tony Byrne.

Photos: Supplied

COMMITTEE: The Two Oceans Toastmasters committee members, back from left, Paul Kil­ foil, Marge Kruyt, Lorne Sulcas, Alana Byrne, Marion Thomas and Tony Byrne.

troops, students have a better understanding and appreciation of the animals’ behaviour, says Liz Hardman, who runs the baboon portfolio for the Simon’s Town Civic Association (STCA).

In line with City of Cape Town’s Baboon Awareness Campaign, communities impacted by baboons are being encouraged to take measures to baboon-proof houses and to practice effective waste management.

Urban areas without “easy pickings” will discourage raiding patterns and become less attractive in the long term.

LEADER

Page 12 People’s Post False Bay

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Inconvenient truth THE Protection of Information Bill, also known as the “Secrecy Bill”, is nothing but bad news for transparency in government.

The Bill seems to challenge the very foundation on which South African legislation is developed – the Constitution – which ensures freedom of expression and that of the press.

In a shocking act last week, ANC MPs on a parliamentary committee tasked with debating and finalising the Bill made headlines when they insisted that matters in this regard be fast-tracked to meet a deadline of 24 June.

This despite other parties’ representatives on the committee calling for continued brainstorming, discussion and consideration of objections to the controversial legislation.

Once a world bastion for press freedom, SA has now been demoted to the status of only “partially free” by the international freedom monitoring group, Freedom House.

The regression is a sad state of affairs when considering the vast promise of a free and democratic country made at the very dawn of democracy. Seventeen years later, the same political party that served as the catalyst for the fall of oppression and unjust governance is now, in some ways, increasingly at loggerheads with the media, and respect for transparency of the state is under serious threat.

The Secrecy Bill will serve as more than a simple annoyance and inconvenience for journalists, and has a far-reaching impact on the future of the electorate. If left unchallenged it will not only muzzle the media, but will also rob every ordinary citizen of their right to hold accountable the very leaders they elect to power. Government officials at any level will be able to classify information as secret, a privilege which, in itself, could easily be abused.

The Bill also ushers in minimal protection of informants, which means that the distribution and publication of information regarded as classified could provoke imprisonment.

Various organisations and individuals have publicly reiterated the effects this legislation will have on us all, and they have called for a re-draft of the proposed legislation.

The truth is always worth fighting for.

Cape Point scenic coastal route is turning into a dumping ground

Post perplexes pigeons THERE were ruffled feathers in the coops of Fish Hoek when no photograph appeared in People’s Post of the local chapter of the feral pigeons enjoying a dawn early-bird sponsored breakfast on the beach.

An unknown female photographer, medium height, athletic build with short hair and large camera lens took the photograph, and after taking relevant names, asked and was granted permission to submit the photograph to People’s Post.

When no photograph appeared, there was quite a flutter, according to Wingman, a former ace and retired pigeon now living in Fish Hoek, who acts as the spokes-bird for the group.

“We had alerted all the caged birds of Fish Hoek to study the fresh newspapers put into their cages for any sign of the photograph – but without success,” he said.

Wingman then lapsed into Second World War fighter pilot slang as he continued: “She gave us a bum steer. We have a bird’s eye view of this beach and if she breaks cover in the future it’s going to be bombs away.”

A local Fish Hoek resident and bird brain, one René, then took up the story. “I was at fault. I believed that a local feel-good story with photo would surf on to the front page on the groundswell of sentiment following the royal wedding, and I told the birds to watch the next edition. I was wrong. In mitigation I plead that I had no idea that the picture never made it to the copy taster’s desk.

“I was so relieved when I found the report

FOR THE BIRDS: René P Lion­Cachet reads a recent report in People’s Post (26 April) to the executive committee of the local chapter of the feral pigeons at the early­ bird­sponsored beach breakfast last week.

Photo: Supplied

and editor’s explanation of the problem (People’s Post 26 April) that I rushed to the beach to read the story to the birds. They are all high flyers but can’t read a word of English.” René added: “The birds listened attentively as I explained that the editor, quite correctly, decided to, ‘go with what you got’ when she was faced with a cut-off deadline when the paper was put to bed.”

RENÉ P LION-CACHET Fish Hoek

THE edge of the scenic coastal road from Rocklands to Miller’s Point is now being used as a dumping ground for unwanted builders’ rubble, plastic and glass bottles, toilet waste, discarded fish heads, tails and backbones.

The latest occurrence of dumping took place on May 27, when builders’ rubble, including bright yellow paint, was dumped over the bank at the side of the road close to the Miller’s Point caravan park turn-off.

Our scenic coastal road is not only the main artery for tourists travelling to and from Cape Point, it also has an abundance of convenient off-road parking areas which are frequently used as picnic spots.

Following the removal of council refuse bins because of baboons raiding the bins, littering at parking and picnic spots has become a problem.

Recent instances of dumping were reported to the City council and their action is now awaited.

Anyone witnessing illegal dumping is encouraged to report it at the Simon’s Town police station.

ERNIE HARDMAN Simon’s Town

LITTER: Heaps of litter can be seen on the side of the scenic route to Cape Point.

Photo: Ernie Hardman

Where is the spirit of South Africa?

I VOTED at Silvermine Village, where the organisation was efficient and friendly, but the queue moved slowly because of a constant stream of elderly and infirm people in wheelchairs, etc. I have the utmost sympathy for people at that stage of life, but was surprised that they had not availed themselves of the “Special Vote” facilities offered two days before the election.

I discussed this with one of the ladies and was told that the matron of the sick bay had told them it “was not important” for them to register or vote, and that, anyway, there would not be nurses available to take them to register for special votes.

Is this the spirit of the New South Africa?

GEORGE ASHSWORTH Noordhoek

LETTERS

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Don’t take our coastline away THE tourists are not the sustainable backbone of the Simon’s Town economy.

Again and again business developments in Simon’s Town have shown a strong decline during the winter months. Only the top entrepreneurs, who deliver quality at a fair price, stay in business during winter time.

The local population, permanently living there, are the real backbone of the Simon’s Town economy, especially during the winter months. The permanent population supports business during winter time once the tourists and swallows have gone.

The attraction for the residents is the natural beauty of Simon’s Town, its historic character, its welcoming and friendly population, its neighbourliness and first of all its wonderful, accessible, unspoiled coast line.

Taking the coastline away will amount to a degradation of Simon’s Town’s major attraction.

Over the past 20 years, the freely accessible coast line has diminished by about 30%.

In central Simon’s Town there is, besides Jubilee Square, for almost 1,5 km either side, no public access to the coast. Long Beach and Waters Edge are way out. To the South there is the penguin park and Boulders, with high entry fees and no free access.

Only from Burger Walk onwards does the public have free access southwards – up to now. But now there is the news that also Burger Walk will be closed as the penguins move southwards, attracting visitors, reducing the income of Parks Board, fenced-off Penguin Park.

Simon’s Town’s attraction for the population who are permanent residents and spend their money in Simon’s Town will be diminishing further. There are organisations who benefit hugely from Simon’s Town, but spend their money elsewhere.

Is this the way to go? No, certainly not.

The argument that this closure is required for the protection of the endangered penguin population is most likely not a valid one. The major increase of the penguin population has occurred at Foxy Beach in the nineties, which forms part of the present penguin park. At that time there was no protection and regulations at all, no fences, no entry fee and no empty glass fibre nesting places. The penguins did not mind visitorsm and it was a great attraction to swim with them.

Since these monstrous, noisy board walks were imposed overhead, with 500 000 visitors walking over them per year, the penguins lost a large area of the beach for nesting and breeding, and subsequently they were forced up the hill into the woods and of course to areas outside and south of the penguin park.

A perfect example for the undesirable intervention of mankind in an engineering effort of nature in the name of “protection”.

Which is the way to go? . Observing of the basic right of the population of free access to the coastline and its beaches. . Restitution of the free access to the coastline in areas taken over through government organisations. . Development and enforcement of brief rules for the use of the coastline by the public.

There is no reason to close the Burger Walk as it can be rehabilitated on an ongoing basis with a firm timetable and an action programme, which is published beforehand.

KLAUS SCHEID Simon’s Town . People’s Post sent this letter to Table Mountain National Park, but it only informed the paper yesterday that the land belongs to the City of Cape Town.

People’s Post will publish the City’s response next week.

Expression of gratitude WE would like to thank all who gave us and our mom, Dorrelle Horn, comfort or support in any way during her illness and after.

Thank you for your visits, phone calls, emails, cards, flowers and SMSes and the donations given to False Bay Hospice and Meals on Wheels in Fish Hoek in memory of her.

These were organisations in which she was actively involved.

She was a wonderful mom, granny and friend, and she left the world a better place for having dwelt in it.

STUART HORN, VIV, HARRY, BJORN, CHRIS AND KARL VON DER HEYDEN Fish Hoek

A vacant lot’s politics of greed WHAT a relief to read Paul Hoffman’s proNoordhoek, authoritative and down-to-earth letter (“Anarchy is the alternative”, People’s Post, 24 May).

It is despicable that those who support lawbreaking should call those trying valiantly to uphold the law and protect and preserve the law-abiding community spirit of all decent and rural-respecting Noordhoek lovers, bullies. This is an old and disgusting trick, often used by power-grabbing and greedy people, attributing to the right and good what are their own defects. The dim-witted traders, who would be better off in the strip

malls of downgraded urban areas, make fools of themselves defending the illegal car park. As Hoffman points out, there is a practical, and legal alternative to the illegal land invasion and unauthorised development of the tarmacked lot.

Those who promote the politics and greed of the Malemas of this world don’t belong in Noordhoek.

They should move to Limpopo, or better still, to the land of “Mad-Bob,” whose “law” and leadership style fits in with theirs.

JIM PHELPS Fish Hoek

There are good citizens in action MY deepest gratitude and thanks.

On Tuesday 17 May at approximately 18:15, I was involved in an accident on the R310 (Baden Powel Drive) between Coastal Park Landfill and Old Strandfontein Road. A motorist overtook three other cars proceeding in the direction of Muizenberg during very inclement weather conditions (pea soup type mist with a visibility of approximately 5 to 10 metres maximum).

I was proceeding in the direction of Old Strandfontein Road from the direction of Muizenberg with both my headlight and hazards of my motorcycle on.

The driver of the approaching vehicle decided that he/she was tired of waiting for the vehicles in front to proceed faster and thus decided to overtake them.

In doing so he/she crossed directly in front of me, causing me to swerve towards the shoulder of the road.

Even after doing this, the driver of the vehicle still managed to clip the side of my motor cycle, causing me to lose control and crash my motor cycle. The driver did not even attempt to stop to find out if I was alright or not.

Whilst lying on the ground, two SAPS vehicles passed the scene and did not even stop to investigate. It was only when Mr Donny Fortuin, a member of the Fish Hoek driver test station passed my location and saw something out of the ordinary that anyone took notice. He proceeded to turn around and parked his motor vehicle across from where my motorcycle and I were, and illuminated the area with his headlights. He proceeded to contact his supervisor, Mrs Cupido, who called for an ambulance and thereafter proceeded to the scene to assist.

I wish to thank you both for going out of your way to assist a complete stranger in his time of need. It is people like you that give me a sense of hope for officers in our traffic services.

To the driver of the vehicle who carried on after causing the accident, shame on you.

To the drivers of the SAPS vehicles, where is your promise “To Serve and Protect”? May your conscience bother you.

Once again, to Mr Fortuin and Mrs Cupido, thank you very much.

ALF CORMAC Capri Village

People’s Post False Bay Page 13

Your SMSes Drugs . Parents, please try keep your kids indoors at night. The tik addicts are trying to get more teens hooked on the drug. It is known as a game to tik users, so they target specific people. They also target certain houses which they use as “tik huise”. This is the reality in Ocean View. Kim (concerned ex-tik user) . Why is Ocean View SAPS the only station doing drug busts? Fish Hoek SAPS, you are aware of the flats near to KFC and the house in First Crescent, to name but a few, so what are waiting for, an invitation? Eish!

Farm Village parking lot . J Wiley has only greed and lawlessness in his sight, as both P Hoffman and M Taylor have shown. Wiley intends changing the Village from a charming, rustic, creative, natural place into a second Constantia monstrosity. And this is complete with petrol stations and banks.

Dog poo . Shame to Laura L, she has to carry her dog’s poop in a bag. Just leave your dog at home. Carrying the poop is better than someone stepping in it, or looking at it. Lori H . To the lady with the black labrador who doesn’t pick up her dogs’ poo – it is people like you who are causing complaints about dogs on Kommetjie beach. Please pick up after your dog. Concerned dog lover, Kommetjie . Laura, when I walk my dog, I take a bag with me and then take it home to throw away. You’re too damn spoilt. Warm poo, agh! I am honourable enough not to leave the mess. Bella . Laura L, please wake up! The City of Cape Town has strategically-placed bins.

Walk where there are bins! Can you not get the hint? Then you would not have to walk 2km with dog poop in hand! Nick Political sentiment . Julius, your hate song is racism in reverse. Mandela freed the country, he did not sing this song. Educated people normally vote for educated candidates. Keep the past in the past – move on. Now it is time to help the people. . Way to go! The ANC have a rapist as a mayor. Why do you give all Pollsmoor prisoners jobs? I see you trafficking drugs too – so many criminals. Why don’t you just hire shebeen owners too? . The reason the ANC did so badly is due to four names: Zuma, Malema, Mantashe and Ehrenreich!

Time to prove your worth . Now that voting is done and the time has come to put the shoulder to the wheel, who can we, the voters, go to when these public servants are not doing their wellpaid jobs? . Zille, I want to see action not words. I hate shacks. Why don’t you give the people the ad in People’s Post for jobs? Wendy houses don’t have plumbing and electricity and you can’t install a fireplace. The solution is that you must give these people a proper roof over their heads, because they also have a toilet problem. I want you to live in it for a month. This is a dare.

Service delivery suggestions . The City of Cape Town could save a considerable amount of money in the long term by offering electronic billing for all ratepay-

Fire stopped I WOULD like to commend constables Jack and Jordaan of the South African Police Service for their diligence and rapid reaction to avert a major vegetation fire at Castle Rock, Simon’s Town on Thursday 19 May. Just before 11:00, the two constables were patrolling the area when they spotted smoke rising up from the fynbos close to a house.

They immediately went to investigate, and found a lady resident in great distress, with a bush fire growing rapidly, fanned by a rising south easter.

A hose was connected, and Constable

DID YOU KNOW that rats laugh when you tickle them? They vary the intensity of their laugh response, depending on their level of

ers who are online. Postal billing is a waste of time, money, paper, postage, energy and resources. . Now that we have voted for the DA, why can’t they scrap the rates in all the areas?

Housing matters . Stop upgrading the old flats – rather start building flats for poor people. We are in for a very cold winter and people need a roof over their heads immediately. Viva DA. Henry . When giving people good houses, give them an agreement too. They will be able to rent it out, but they can’t sell it. Only one family can stay in a house or they lose it.

One member of the family must be employed. The can’t get the house if they already have a house. . To Zille and Zuma, why when buying a house and taking a home loan do banks charge us triple the amount when we pay back? They must give service and not rob us.

Metrorail . What happened to the extra trains? I happen to work for attorneys and was told to deal with the fact that the trains are late many times a month. I had to work in my time when the trains were late. Come on now, Metrorail, help please. . Mr Matya, how can commuters join hands if you are squashed in like sardines?

You are ridiculous.

Consumer woes . When eating from food outlets take note of what you put into your mouth, as we discovered a thread of artificial hair in a slice of pizza! Oh my, had we just munched away who knows what else could have been in that pizza. They take precaution by wearing hair nets and bandanas, but it’s a mystery how that hair got in the filling!

Busker . Leave the busker alone, you miserable moaner. . As the moaner regarding the busker’s limited repertoire, please understand a few things. His selection of songs are good ones and he’s not being idle. His limited repertoire becomes rather irritating when you hear it all the time – every day. Put your favourite CD on repeat a few times and hear how annoying those songs will become. . Dear Pick n Pay busker: more ABBA please!

Thank you . Thanks for cutting the bushes at the Atlantic Heights (Lapland) open space. It’s so sad to see our very young children buying drugs, especially girls. ML, concerned parent, Ocean View General . What’s with the word “dove” regarding “he dived into the water?” How will our children ever learn? Maureen . Standard Bank closing in Muizenberg is a disgrace, after the profits they have made. Tanya Broadcast blues . I hope that e.tv naked news does not air, but what about that stupid “SMS and get naked pics”? Please take that off too! . A friend of mine came home to find his domestic worker watching a blue movie that she had found. Win

Jack, with the lady resident, started to fight the fire. I arrived some minutes later, having seen smoke from my house 200 metres away. We gathered buckets, and for the next 25 minutes we frantically carried water and gradually got the fire under control.

The fire brigade arrived promptly after they received the call-out, and doused the last remaining embers.

There is no doubt in my mind that it was the quick action of your officers who saved us from a major fire ,which could have so easily have spread all the way to Simon’s Town.

A very big thank you to them from myself and all the residents of Castle Rock.

JEREMY BROWNING Simon’s Town

enjoyment. Humans can’t pick up these highpitched giggles without a bat-range listening device. (www.webbofscience.com/2009/05/11/laughing-rats/)

LETTERS

Page 14 People’s Post False Bay

Respect our sea life ON SUNDAY 22 May numbers of residents living along the False Bay seaboard witnessed a skiboat going amongst a large school of dolphins feeding with Bryde’s whales.

This is the second such incident reported in matter of a few months, and both vessels came from Simon’s Town and are registered with the False Bay Yacht Club. The commodore of the Club is taking action, as is Pat Stacey, at Kalk Bay Harbour.

Dolphins have been protected by regulation since 1973 around the South African coast and Namibia. Regulations are quite clear that it is illegal to harass or kill these animals, and going through the middle of a school is listed as one form of harassment, which is definitely not allowed. It is also illegal to buzz them in powerboats, chase and herd them. There is no prescribed distance to remain from dolphins, but one hopes people in boats will have the common sense not to do anything foolish and to abide by these regulations.

With regard to the whales, they received protection in 1980, and it remains illegal to harass or kill them in our waters. The distance required to remain from them is 300 metres. If a whale surfaces closer to a vessel, then the vessel must move away to the required distance.

Vessels that have permits to go closer to whales stay within 50 metres of them, and if a whale comes to investigate, there are strict codes of conduct

to which the vessel has to conform.

Naval guns are not fired that often.

When they do and there are whales or dolphins in False Bay, care is taken.

Noise above the water does not disturb cetaceans, it is noise under the water which does. In any event, the Navy has agreed, if possible, not to fire guns when the whales peak in False Bay, ie September/October months.

For those who are interested, right whales and humpbacks appear to be coming to our coasts a little later in the year. We do not know the reason for this. It could just be cyclic.

We are very fortunate to have a plethora of whales and dolphins resident and visiting our coasts each year.

For the past months there have been schools of thousands of dolphins feeding or passing through False Bay. Watching these animals gives great pleasure and joy to people, as do the whales, and we must do all in our power to stop these selfish boat owners, who are spoiling it for both the dolphins and people when contravening the regulations.

To end: Thank you all those people living along the False Bay and Atlantic seaboard who report contraventions of the whale and dolphin regulations.

Your efforts are warmly appreciated. Keep up the good work.

NAN RICE, CEO, DOLPHIN ACTION AND PROTECTION GROUP Fish Hoek

Tuesday 31 May 2011

GLIDING THROUGH CLOUDS: People’s Post reader, David Harri­ son, submit­ ted this pho­ to of the ship SAS Umkomaas in False Bay, which was taken at 09:15 on Friday 13 May. Photo: David Harrison

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I SPOKE to the sorter at the Sun Valley Post Box and asked him if he could kindly pay more attention to the sorting of the post and putting it in the correct boxes.

I only appear to receive any post once a week, and then, many times I have someone else’s post in my box. I diligently repost it in the red box outside the gates of the sorting office.

I received a letter, the same post box as my number, but addressed to Fish Hoek.

This letter is being returned to the Fish Hoek Post Office with a letter to the Post Master about the slap-happy way our post is handled – or not!

My telephone account has my box number as

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Why are the Post Office workers so indifferent to the job they are employed to do? We pay for the service, and thus, their salaries.

PS: My friend in Port Shepstone posted me a letter on 27 March. I received it on Friday 13 May. Seven weeks in this day and age! I am sure it took less time by oxwagen.

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The world’s her stage encouraging other talents from the community with the FROM humble beginnings launch of Door 6 Entertainin Paarl, singer Felicity Kiment, that she has started ran has performed all over with Karen Cutts and Alesthe world, where she gained sandro Batazzi. the most extraordinary ex“Our plans are for it to deliperiences and played to soldver world class entertainout houses. ment options to clients and industry leaders that are witAfter years of performing in hin budget, by creating new these shows, she is about to reconcepts for events, offering lease her first single, and has the very best entertainers started a project that hopes to and ready-made show optitake other talents to the top as ons. well.

“We will be offering expert Felicity (formerly known as event support and ensuring a Felicity B) is a seasoned perfive-star service. Door 6 striformer who trained at the La ves to set trends in the indusMuzik School of Performing try and create exciting opArts. In 1998 she took part in READY: Felicity Kiran is ready portunities for clients whilst the World Championships of to rock the world with song. developing and supporting the Performing Arts Competitalent,” she adds. tion and won.

Felicity believes that it is only by mentoring “My professional career began in 1999 when and nurturing young talent and being given I started working with some of the country’s the benefit of stage experience, that young top producers in a number of musicals or tri- South Africans can achieve their potential. bute music shows,” she says.

With regard to her recording she has waited “This is what was keeping me busy for a for the right song to come along and whilst she number of years, but then in 2005 I was asked has recorded before, she never felt comfortato produce my own show in Spain, which was ble with the final result. so successful that I was asked to stay on and Together with Alessandro Batazzi, her proproduce six more shows for various Spanish ducer and partner in Door 6 Entertainment, holiday resorts. It was all exciting and a fan- she has found the perfect song that she truly tastic experience, but there was a part of me believes in. “The song, called ‘Butterfly’ is due that longed to be back home.” for release soon, but we are already talking In 2007, Felicity was asked to star in the Sun about an album that will be produced later City Extravaganza, “Let There Be Rock!” that this year,” she says. toured to the Carousel Casino. Felicity has alThe launch of Door 6 Entertainment will taso performed in many Barnyard shows, and ke place from Thursday 2 June to 5 June at in 2008 toured to Holland, Amsterdam and Bel- the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg. The progium with their production of “Under African ducers will be presenting the first of their reaSkies”. dy-made shows, “Razzle Dazzle”, that will take She has also shared the Sun City Superbowl the audience on a journey through the hit stage with Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child songs from the Broadway musicals. Tickets fame. are available through Computicket or at any Now this young singer has her sights set on Shoprite Checkers store.

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THE CAST: From left, Luella Holland, Roland Perold, Shannyn Fourie and David Fick.

Edgy musical in Kalk Bay “EDGES” is not a traditional musical; it is “an exciting show about four bourgeoning adults seeking simple truths in an increasingly complex world”.

Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (2007 Jonathan Larson Award recipients and winners this year of the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre for their new show “Dogfight”), this contemporary song cycle “carries an honest voice advocating introspection while maintaining wit and charm”.

“Edges” will be performed at 20:30 from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 25 June at the Kalk Bay Theatre.

Confronting emotions, escaping expec-

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Staged by the producers of last year’s smash hit “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, this production is directed

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The cast includes Roland Perold, Shannyn Fourie, David Fick and Luella Holland.

Tickets to the reduced-price preview on Wednesday 1 June cost R55, and thereafter tickets cost R110. To book, contact 073 220 5430 or visit www.kbt.co.za

Camerata Tinta Barocca performs with internationally­acclaimed flau­ tist, Liesl Stoltz, at 18:00 at St Nor­ bert’s Priory, Rubbi Road, Kommetjie, on Sunday 5 June. She will play the “Flute concerto in G Major” by CPE Bach, as well as Vivaldi’s “C Major concerto for piccolo”. Also on the pro­ gramme are works by Albinoni, Corelli and Handel.Tickets cost R90 (R70 for pensioners) at the door, all seats un­ reserved. Refreshments will be on sale in the interval. For inquiries, call 083 684 7318.

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WELCOME ABOARD: Supa Quick in Fish Hoek would like to extend a warm welcome to its new members, Shireen, Ash­ ley, Isak, Leon and Brad­ ley, who are all well known in the area and will be add­ ing to the service excel­ lence carried by the Supa Quick team. The Supa Quick team includes, back row from left, Chris­ to, Bradley, Russel and Chris. Middle row from left, Theo (owner), Leon, Isak, Felix and Praise.

Front, from left, Shannon, Ashley and Shireen. Supa Quick Fish Hoek would al­ so like the community to know that for the month of June, when bringing your car in for a service, your car will be collected and delivered. Also, a free tyre rotation and 20­point check will be done to all vehicles that are brought into the shop. Furthermore, Supa Quick “Did You Know” weekly tips will be featuring on the back page of People’s Post from today, Tuesday 31 May. Photo: Karen Peiser

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View from the beach PAUL BOTHA

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AR SOUTH surfers were major contributors towards the South African junior surfing team’s best ever result at Quiksilver ISA World Surfing Championships which ended in Peru last Saturday.

Team SA collected the silver medal for the first time in the nine-year history of the event, beating traditional surfing powerhouses Australia, USA, Hawai’i and Brazil in the process, and only finishing behind hosts Peru. Team captain, Davey Brand, led from the front, powering his way through five rounds directly into the u/18 Boys final where he picked up third place and added a second bronze medal to the one he earned in the U/16 division of the corresponding event in Peru in 2009.

Fellow 18-year-old Kommetjie surfer, Mikey February, who, like Brand, was representing SA for the fourth time, came up just short of the final, placing equal 9th overall. Meanwhile Benji Brand (15), younger brother of Davey, posted one of the top 10 single wave scores – 8.33 out of 10 – and one of the top 10 heat tallies – 14.83 out of 20 – in finishing equal 41st in the u/16 Boys division in his first international outing for SA. The event, the biggest international junior surfing event ever held, featured 276 competitors from 27 nations, and was run in surf that varied from clean, glassy one-metre lefts and rights to out-of-control, three-metre double overhead right-handers that forced the organisers to finish the contest a day earlier than scheduled. At the same time, up the

East coast in Durban, the New Balance WP Longboard surfing team surrendered the President’s Cup inter-provincial trophy when they placed second behind a powerful KwaZulu-Natal squad. However, Far South team members Ethan Pentz (Kalk Bay) in the Boys’ division and Muizenberg-based surfboard manufacturer, Dave Stubbs, in the Senior Men brought home gold medals.

The Bing family from Noordhoek were showered with silver when father Deon, son Justin and daughter Hannah, each took second place in their respective divisions of Senior Men, Open Men and Girls.

Others to feature included Simone Robb, who placed third in the Open Women, fellow Kommetjie surfer Gary van Rooyen, second in the Super Vets and Michael Grendon (Scarborough) who was second in the Masters.

Justin Bing also narrowly lost out on the Surftools-sponsored trip to Bali that went to the winner of the inaugural SALSA Series, a five stop series of events held all along the SA coastline over the past year. EP’s Dylan McLeod finished just 20 points ahead of Bing in the final rankings. As this being written, the Atlantic coast of the South Peninsula is being battered by open ocean swells peaking at 10 metres with a 15 second period. Unlike the immaculate conditions of last Friday, when every break in the Far South must have been epic, the stormy conditions since Sunday have turned the ocean into a heaving mass of whitewater. However, calmer weather during the week and plenty more swell on the way should see the big wave chargers and high performance adherents alike getting into some juice.

Stormers face flyhalf crisis TASMIN CUPIDO

WHEN the DHL Stormers take on the new kids in the Super Rugby competition, the Melbourne Rebels, on Friday, they will be looking to make it three wins out of four matches on tour.

But with injuries in vital positions plaguing the Cape side, the decision of who to field against the side that has impressed critics throughout the season, will determine just how the Stormers end their four-week Australasian tour.

After losing the services of their pointscoring machine and flyhalf, Peter Grant,, the Stormers have been dealt another blow with the loss of scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenhage, who sustained an injury to his ankle during the side’s 16-3 victory over the Brumbies on Saturday. Duvenhage will be replaced by Ricky Januarie.

Stormers coach, Alistair Coetzee opted for Kurt Coleman for the Brumbies clash.

Despite being impressed with Coleman, Coetzee has also asked Griquas flyhalf, Earl Rose, to join the squad.

However, the question of whether Rose is really the only option available to the men in navy-blue-and-white needs to be asked.

The injury list sees Grant, Gray van Aswegen, Lionel Cronjé and Sam Lane benched at the moment.

But in the beginning stages of the season, who would be wearing the coveted number10 jersey was a toss up between Van Aswegen, Cronjé and Elgar Watts – a Boland player who impressed all during the warm-up matches. Watts, who was part of the training squad since December last year, is fit and has been playing impressive rugby in a struggling Boland outfit.

He has proven that he has the ability to dictate the backline while playing for the Pu-

mas in last year’s Currie Cup, and has also notably worked on his placement and fromhand kicking. Then there’s the impressive flyhalf, Dimitri Catrakilis, from current Varsity Cup champions FNB UCT, who has also been overlooked. Talks that Catrakilis may be leaving the Cape to ply his trade with the EP Kings has surfaced.

In the end, Coetzee will probably be using the match against the Rebels to test combinations and cement the strongest players to possibly take over from his first-choice players.

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RIDING HIGH: SA team captain, Davey Brand (Kommetjie), in action at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Peru, where he earned the bronze medal in the U18 Boys division.

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