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Family business closes its doors DALEEN FOUCHÉ
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ELOVED Fish Hoek fresh food shop, Daniel’s Fruit and Veg, is closing its doors after five years of operation. Despite calls from loyal patrons willing to start a petition to ensure the store remains open, the family business, situated in the Valyland Centre in the heart of Fish Hoek, will trade until the end of this month – and then close up shop. Its looming closure is yet another in a series of commercial shutdowns in the Fish Hoek valley. Christine Deabreu, who owns the store with her husband Johnny, told People’s Post last week that they have fallen behind on their rent due to tough economic times.
“We were feeling the pinch,” she says, adding that she and her husband have reached a “mutual decision” with their landlords not to renew their lease. She explains that, with another big retailer trading in fresh foods moving into Longbeach Mall next year, their little shop would potentially lose a lot of customers. “We cannot compete with such a big business,” she says. But Deabreu, none the less, wishes the new retailer luck in its endeavours. Chris Hyland, a director of Proud Heritage Properties, which owns Valyland, says a new retailer has not yet been decided on for the soonto-be vacated space. He says it is difficult for small businesses to survive in the current economic climate. “To put is blunt-
ly, there is not a lot of money around,” he says. People’s Post has reported on the closure of several small businesses in Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town since the beginning of this year (“Fish Hoek businesses buckle under pressure”, People’s Post, 28 June). The main cause behind the failure of these small businesses, sources said, is the economic climate, which forces consumers to focus their spending on clearing their debt, reducing their spending ability and disposable income. Deabreu says there are no “hard feelings” toward their landlords, and she commends them for their patience. She says their shop has been “flooded” with letters from clients, expressing sadness, support
and shock at the shop’s closure. People’s Post itself received a moving letter from an anonymous customer, expressing gratitude for this family-orientated shop. “We felt like we were visiting family when we went to their store,” reads the letter. “We thank Johnny for getting up early in the morning while we were all sleeping, to get us fresh fruit and vegetables at fantastic prices.” Deabreu says she is thankful to the community of Fish Hoek, which has become their home. “We have been blessed by the people we have met,”she says. Some of their custom-
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ers are “devastated” by the shop’s impending closure, and some have even tried to start a petition to keep the store open, Deabreu says – but the choice to close doors remains firm. The Deabreus have no immediate plans for the future, but will “trust in God’s plan”.
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The womanly pride of Proudly South African A
S PART of its 93 000 Jobs for Mandela Day Campaign, Proudly South African (PSA) is celebrating Women’s Month and all the women who have played a role in the country’s development.
is largely attributed to the South African government’s work in promoting gender equality in the workplace. Women in business still have a long way to go in some respects, though: only 3% of South African companies surveyed had a female chief executive officer – 5% lower than their global counterparts. As such, PSA is working hard to garner recognition for the women who so richly deserve it, and praises those leading ladies who do their best to elevate South Africa. In keeping with its Women’s Month celebration, PSA is profiling some of its members who have found success as dynamic businesswomen.
The organisation’s jobcreation initiative, launched on 16 July, aims to get all state organs, businesses and individuals behind the task of creating 93 000 jobs in the name of Mandela. Women have a huge part to play in this, PSA recognises; from generations of terrible inequality, women are rising to the prominence they deserve, and today it is not unusual to find women in positions of financial and corporate power. Grant Thornton, one of the people behind an international business report launched on International Women’s Day, says South African businesswomen hold 27% of senior management positions, beating the global average of 20%. This
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POWERFUL WOMAN: Professor Elaine Vlok.
Teach your camera to taste GARETH GRIFFITHS
FOOD photography, along with various other types of photography, can be very demanding and requires a good understanding of the way light and camera lenses work. Although best done with a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, it is possible to take reasonable pictures using a compact digicam. The trick is to find your focal point on the plate of food. First, decide on what story about the food you want to portray. The stronger your lighting and the steadier your camera, the larger the area of focus will be. Remember to choose DELECTABLE: This deliciouslooking photo was set up to your ISO setting careful- feature the foreground. Photo: Gareth Griffiths ly. The higher the ISO setting, the lower the image quality will be. napkins to achieve this. Remember that However, the lower the ISO, the slower all items in the background will be visithe exposure will be, meaning that any ble, even if not in focus. shaky hand movement will spoil the picAnd don’t forget – the tripod is your best ture. friend. Hint: set your camera to take on It is also about coming close up to the shutter delay (two or even 10 seconds) if subject. you do not have a shutter release cable. Clever cameras won’t let you press the Set the photo up under lowest possible shutter if the image is out of focus – so ISO and highest possible aperture, and check very carefully. Often digicams have then press the shutter button. Take your close-up or macro settings, so by all hands off the camera and stand back. This means use these. should ensure minimal vibration. Professional photographers and seri•Gareth Griffiths is an expert in the art ous amateurs use special macro lenses or of capturing light, and maintains a blog adapters, such as an extension tube, to at www.ggphotoworld.blogspot.com. shorten the focal length of the lens. He is considering offering group coachDo pay attention to dressing up the ta- ing on the use of digital cameras; if you’re ble and the background of your photo. Use interested, email him at gg_imaging@iafflower petals, glasses of wine, cutlery and rica.com.
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Ocean View battles a sea of trash DALEEN FOUCHÉ
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VACANT plot in Ocean View has become a local dumping site, and is now a health risk to the residents of Buffalo Road and beyond. The open plot was set to form a part of the Lapland Housing Development, but due to geological reasons it could not be included in the development.
HINDRANCE? A resident who lives across the street from the open plot claims the dumping got worse when this sign was put up.
People’s Post visited the site with Pat Franke, PR councillor and community leader, last Wednesday, and encountered Gavin Robyn, a resident who lives across just across the road. Robyn says he is “fed up” with the “stinking” site, which he feels poses a significant hazard to residents and their pets. He speaks of how dogs “from all over Ocean View” visit the site and find something to eat among the refuse. The matter is made worse with the relentless south-easterly winds, which spread litter throughout Ocean View. Robyn says he is forced to burn rubbish, blown from the dumping site into his garden, every week. He claims to have seen many different people, including garden service providers, dumping rubbish on the land, and adds that other residents in the street have noted that the problem only started to get bad once a “no-dumping” sign was put up. He vows to take photos of the next person who illegally dumps on the site. Franke encouraged Robyn’s attempts to catch the culprits on film,
HEALTH RISK: This open plot in Ocean View has become a dustbin for unscrupulous people. and asks other residents of Buffalo Road to report offenders with photo evidence and car licence numbers. “If we know who the culprits are, we can fine them,” she says. Franke adds that she has been trying to get hold of the Ocean View Development Trust, custodians of the property, to ask whether the site
can be closed. Franke, however, says it is “almost impossible” to get hold of the people in charge. In the meantime, she encourages residents to take ownership of their community and protect public property as they would their own land.
Photos: Daleen Fouché
She says the City of Cape Town will remove all the rubbish from the site – “But what good would it do if people keep on dumping?” People’s Post could reach the Ocean View Development Trust before going to print. To report illegal dumping in Ocean View, phone Franke on 079 588 2305.
Kommetjie Road improvements promised DALEEN FOUCHÉ
FEEDBACK from the second meeting between City of Cape Town officials and community members regarding safety in Kommejtie Road has been positive all round. The meeting, which took place at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre last Thursday, saw a good turnout “considering the weather”, says Uga Carlini, a Kommetjie Road resident who has been outspoken on the matter since the death of Ray Renaud on Sunday 5 June (“Road claims another life”, People’s Post, 7 June 2011). Carlini, feels the meeting went extremely well, and was more than happy with the sixmonth plan presented by city officials. The proposed implementations are a welcome improvement in the light of three more accidents on Kommetjie Road during the last week or so. Two of the accidents took place on a onekilometre stretch between Quarry Road and Carlisle Lodge. The first took place on Sunday 31 July; the second happened last Tuesday, when a bakkie and a car collided while the bakkie was making a U-turn. The woman driving the car, as well as a woman sitting at the back of the bakkie, were treated for possible spinal injuries by Cape Medical Response. The driver of the car was taken to Constantiaberg Hospital, and the passenger was taken to False Bay Hospital. Darren Zimmerman, spokesperson for CMR, says both patients have been released from hospital. Carlini says city officials will next week start repainting signage on the road, including zebra stripes, and plan to raise the painted islands at the intersections of 13th and 16th Avenues. On the remaining medians,
ANOTHER ONE: This accident took place last Tuesday, when a car and a bakkie collided. Seen here, Fire Department officers sweep powder onto the road to absorb the oil spilled during the accident. Photo: Gwen Rea “substantial” road studs will placed, depending on the availability of funds. Two speed cameras will also be placed on either side of the intersection of Kommetjie and Quarry Roads, and an additional traffic light is planned for the Riverside Road intersection. Carlini says the city plans to finish these upgrades within the next six months, and will make provision for further upgrades in the next budget. Viv von Heyden of the Scenic South website, which was the driving force behind the meeting, says the feasibility of turning some of the avenues into one-way streets is being considered. “Residents present at the meeting were urged to survey their neighbours in the avenues as to which streets should be made one-
way, and in which direction,” says Von Heyden. Clearly moved by the promise of progress, Carlini goes on to voice her pride at being South African, and her happiness at seeing results after a strong community effort. She thanks the city’s officials for listening to the residents. “It seems that officials with hearts, community ethics and dedication make do with the very little they get and then create major results,” says Carlini. For more information, and the minutes of the meeting, visit the Scenic South website at scenicsouth.co.za.
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How baboons bear the brunt DALEEN FOUCHÉ
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N eye-opening photographic exhibition that tells the heart-wrenching story of the Smitswinkel baboon troop is currently on display at the Casa Labia Art Gallery in Main Road, Muizenberg. Titled “Wild Within”, the exhibition is a labour of love for Liz Hardman, photographer and baboon conservationist. Her revealing photos show baboons in circumstances that highlight the negative impact human waste and ignorance have on baboon behaviour. The exhibition throws into staggering contrast the differences between baboons in the wild and baboons wrapped up in the presence of humans and their waste. This is achieved by juxtaposing scenes in which humans and baboons interact on the road en route to Cape Point with peaceful scenes of baboons foraging for seafood on the beaches (a quality unique to the Far South baboons). Liz was involved with the first successful baboon management strategy in the Far South. As a resident of the Rocklands area in Simon’s Town, Liz decided to get involved with an innovative project with Doctor Alec Rowe, owner of Rocklands Farm, which is now known as Holding the Line.
Later, Liz managed the baboon portfolio for the Simon’s Town Civic Association. She started to take photos of the Smitswinkel troop to grab attention and gather interest around effective baboon management strategies. “The uninformed public is the biggest threat to baboon conservation,” Liz explains. She also got the Far South’s primary schools involved in her awareness campaign, initiating an art competition called “Being Baboon Wise”. Students were tasked with interpreting the knowledge of baboons taught to them by Tali Hoffman from the Baboon Research Unit; the winners were announced at the opening night of Liz’s own exhibition, and their artworks form part of the show. Kommetjie Primary was awarded first prize, Star of the Sea Convent School came second, and Simon’s Town Primary managed an admirable third place. The exhibition runs until 4 September, and will feature two informative talks by Tali Hoffman on our “Primate Neighbours”; they take place on 24 and 31 August, both at 10:30. For bookings and further information, phone (021) 786-2274.
A PORTRAIT: Liz Hardman with some of her en gaging portraits of baboons. Photo: Daleen Fouché
NEW KNOWLEDGE: Pupils from Kommetjie Primary School were proud to take first place in “Being Baboon Wise”, which formed part of the “Wild Within” awareness campaign. Seen with the pupils are their teachers, Vera Botha (left) and Karina Smith. Photos: Supplied
ARTISTS: Students from Star of the Sea Convent Primary show off the certificates that put them in second place in the “Being Baboon Wise” art competition. Seen with them, from left, are teachers Deborah Harpur and Nicole White.
Celebrating the first Anglican church CAFE PESCADO, in St George’s Street, Simon’s Town, recently hosted the 197th annual dinner/ fundraiser to commemorate the original site of the first Anglican Church in South Africa. One of the guests on Friday 8 July was the retired Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Reverend Njongonkulu Ndungane, the current rector of the St Frances Anglican church of Simon’s Town, Father Nolan Tobias, and numerous members of the Simon’s Town Anglican congregation. Father Henry Frieslaar got proceedings under way, thanking guests and recapping days when Cafe Pescado was fondly known as the Criterion Cinema in the late 1920s. The evening was well attended, with guests enjoying a delicious buffet meal supplied by Claire Ryan and the friendly staff of Cafe Pescado. The original deed to the St George’s Church property was handed over to the Church of England in 1813. The premises were later converted, and became the site of the First Anglican church in Southern Africa. The church was named the St George’s Church by the then governor, Sir John Cradock. The first parishioners entered to worship under the guidance of Reverend George Hough, the first chaplain, on 24 April 1814. The church then went through further changes. Heavy storms during 1819 and 1824 caused severe damages to the building, and the congregation was temporarily housed in the Sail Loft in the west dock yard. In 1837 St Frances Church (next to the Residency in Simon’s Town) came in to being, and today stands as a national monument and the oldest Anglican church in Southern Africa).
GOOD COMPANY: The Most Reverend Njongonkulu Ndun gane (left) with Father Nolan Tobias. Photos: Supplied
CELBRATION: Father Henry Frieslaar and Claire Ryan of Ca fe Pescado.
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Market back in business DALEEN FOUCHÉ
FOLLOWING public outcry at the closure of the market at Longbeach Mall – a move that left many traders without a platform to sell their goods – Far South shoppers will be pleased to know the specialist vendors are back. The popular Longbeach Mall Market, which was closed just before Christmas in 2010 (“No more market days at Longbeach”, People’s Post, 22 February), returned to the mall on Friday, with 20 marketers back to selling their goods. Stall-holder Don Yeowell says the market is now under the management of the traders themselves. “The suggestion that the traders themselves form a loose association and put forward a plan to the mall managers was greeted by all with huge enthusiasm. The mall managers, too, were enthusiastic. They offered the centre court, outside Edgars, which will hold about 20 tables.” Before its close, the market was managed by Triangle Square Markets, which claimed at the time that the market had been shut down following complaints from retailers in the mall. Yeowell says the market will now give retailers the opportunity to take part by setting up shop at
KITCHEN CONFIDENCE: False Bay College’s Muizenberg campus hosted a celebrity cookoff during their open day on Saturday 30 July – four chosen chefs had to race against the clock to prepare some mouthwatering meals. Tracy Lang, Goodhope FM news reader, was the chuffed chef who triumphed in the end. Seen here, from left: food fighters Melanie Vermaak (Muizenberg Campus head), Chris Merts (False Bay College’s business development man ager), Tracy Lang and Jan Heyns (architect). Photo: Supplied
Metal thieves nabbed TRADING DAY: A customer buys bread from the fresh lyreopened Longbeach Market. Photos: Daleen Fouché
FRESH GOODS: The Longbeach market offers a varie ty of products.
a special table offered on a rotational basis. Stefan Roodt, manager of Longbeach Mall, commented with great enthusiasm on the new arrangement. “They are incredibly well-organised, and offer an amazing variety of homemade goods,” Roodt says. “We are thrilled to have something like this to offer the community.” •The market will be open for trading every second Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, with possible interruptions during the first two months. For more information about the traders, contact Don Yeowell on (021) 788-8785.
THE Simon’s Town police arrested three men at Glencairn Railway Station on Sunday in connection with metal theft. Officers were tipped off by a member of the public, who saw three people running from Dido Valley towards the station carrying pieces of metal. Police caught up to the three men as they approached the station and searched them. The officers confiscated four aluminium bolts, along with various pieces of copper and brass. “They failed to give an explanation regarding the items,” says Constable Nontobeko Sithole, spokesperson for the Simon’s Town
police; the men were then arrested. Three suspects will appear in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court in connection with the charges tomorrow (Wednesday). • On Thursday, the Simon’s Town police arrested a 25-year-old man – while he was waiting to appear in the Simons Town Magistrate’s Court. Anticipating charges of pointing a firearm, housebreaking and theft, he now has drug possession charges to deal with after officers confiscated four packets of tik, two Mandrax tablet and one stop of dagga. The man’s case was postponed, and he will appear again on 13 September.
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NEVER MIND THE WEATHER: This big wave was captured on film at the Kalk Bay harbour on Saturday 23 July, while line fishermen went about their business. Photo: Gwen Rea
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DOUBLE BLESSING: This double rainbow graced Sun Valley on Friday morning, giving residents a beautiful finale to a deluge of rain and hail – and hopefully making up for the miserable weather. Photo: Gwen Rea
ESTABLISHMENT MEETINGS OF SUBCOUNCILS Thursday 11 August 2011
Notice is hereby given that the meeting for the Establishment of the 24 (twenty four) Subcouncils for the City of Cape Town will take place on Thursday 11 August 2011 and at the different venues as indicated in the schedule below: SUBCOUNCIL
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Council Chambers, Royal Ascot, Milnerton Kraaifontein Council Chambers, Kraaifontein Council Chambers, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood Parow Council Chambers, Tallent Road, Parow Council Chambers, cnr Jakkelsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel Bellville Council Chambers, Bellville Civic Centre Durbanville Council Chambers, Durbanville Strand Council Chambers, Strand
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Lookout Hill Tourism Facility, cnr Mew and Spine Roads, Khayelitsha Lookout Hill Tourism Facility, cnr Mew and Spine Roads, Khayelitsha Gugulethu Council Chambers, Fezeka Building, Gugulethu Portlands Community Centre, Portlands
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Peter Deacon 021 550 1001 Fred Monk 021 980 6053 Johannes Brand 021 590 1676 Ardela Van Niekerk 021 938 8050 Martin Julie 021 695 8171 Pat Jansen 021 918 2089 Elamaleen du Plessis 021 970 3002 Izak du Toit 021 850 4149 Thando Siwisa 021 360 1351 Fezekile Cotani 021 360 1267 Kayise Nombakuse 021 630 1615 David Cedras 021 371 4551 Lunga Bobo 021 630 1619 Christopher Jako 021 630 1643 Mariette Griessel 021 531 3437 Marius Coetsee 021 487 2055 Edgar Carolissen 021 637 9757 Okkie Manuels 021 700 4025 Desiree Mentor 021 784 2011 Brian Ford 021 794 2493 Pieter Grobler 021 900 1502 Richard Moi 021 900 1508 David Cedras 021 371 4551 Anthony Mathe 021 956 8000
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Ruth First Community Hall, Ruth First Street, Philippi KTC Community Hall
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Raven Room, Pinelands Training Centre, Pinelands Council Chambers, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Athlone Minor Hall, Athlone
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Council Chambers, Lotus River
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Council Chambers, Alphen Centre, Constantia Council Chambers, Kuils River
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Portlands Community Centre, Portlands
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Moses Mabidha Library, Site C, Khayelitsha
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The election of the Chairperson of the Subcouncil will take place at this meeting.
ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER
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BAKERSTOBE: Shannon Groom, accompanied by a crack team of friends, celebrated her seventh birthday with the power of pastry at Pick n Pay in the Fish Hoek Arcade. After baking their own tasty creations with the help of Pick n Pay’s staff, the kids took their party buzz to Espresso Coffee Shop. Photo: Supplied
Making Simon’s Town sing AUGUST is National Women’s Month, and a time to recognise the contribution that women are making to their communities. Margaret Silk, chairperson of the Simon’s Town Business Association, is one such woman of honour. Having received the message that Simon’s Town needed “more of a vibe”, the association, under her leadership, has promised an exciting programme of events. Silk’s major focus has been the planning of the first Simon’s Town Spring Festival over Heritage Weekend, towards the end of September. The festival will bring some topnotch musicians to Simon’s Town, and Silk and her team have planned an actionpacked weekend with activities ranging from a wellness expo to an “anything-thatfloats” competition. “We have so much to celebrate in Simon’s Town,” says Silk. “All I am doing is what any woman proud
PARTY ON: Margaret Silk, chairperson of the Simon’s Town Business Association.Photo: Sup plied
of her home would do – organising a party!”
Sunter stakes out the year THE Simon’s Town Business Association and the Simon’s Town Civic Association will host a talk by Clem Sunter, titled “2011 – Latest Scenarios”, at the Navy Cinema, West Dockyard, Simon’s Town, on Tuesday 23 August at 19:30. Enter the
dockyard through the big gates diagonally across from The 2/6 Tavern. Tickets cost R50; buy them at the door, or beforehand at Simon’s Town Pharmacy. For further information phone (021) 786-2308.
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‘Strike a woman, strike a rock’ HANRIE BOSCH
WOMEN’S DAY marks a momentous fist on the door of South Africa’s history – a fist held high by the women who helped pull down the pillars of apartheid. The day has its roots in 1956, when 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the pass laws of the time, chanting the now-famous slogan “Strike a woman and you strike a rock”. In honour of Women’s Day today, People’s Post took to the streets to find out what makes every Capetonian woman special. Florence Pahlan, for one, feels women are the glue that holds families and the nation together. “As a woman”, she says, “I am proud of who I am: a mother, a daughter, a wife and a lady. I am very special to my family and my two children. I love who I am, and every woman should”. Rhoda Campbell says women are worth celebrating because they bring joy to people’s lives. “We are the nurturers, the friends, the housekeepers and the always-on-call doctors to everyone.” Louise Davies, meanwhile, feels women are still battling for equality in a “man’s world” – a notion that prompted her to start her own business. “It’s best to work on your own and be the maker of your own destiny,” she says. “Even though things have got better, it is still a man’s world.” Shakira Lagadien, on the other hand, feels men and women have become equals. “Men and women have become the same in the working environment; everything a man can do, a woman can do – and just as well.” But she also feels women should be lauded as individuals and survivors: “We should also celebrate and help all women who have survived abuse and rape, or who are being abused.” People’s Post found a heartening appreciation for women in men, too. Rachel Nyoka doesn’t think she’s worth celebrating, but her husband,
FIGHTER: Louise Davies.
LOVE YOURSELF: Florence Pahlan.
EQUAL PARTNERS: Shakira Lagadien.
ADMIRER: Didi Nganduna.
HELD HIGH: Tapiwa Nyoka and Tiffany.
SHINING LIGHT: Rhoda Campbell.
Tapiwa, has other ideas. “My wife is special – she always goes out of her way to support me and our daughter,” Tapiwa says. “No other woman on Earth could have done what she has done for me.” He thinks men also deserve celebration,
though. “We were all made different for a reason, and we are all special in our own ways. I feel that everyone should be celebrated, not only women.” Didi Nganduna, though, feels men could never hope to match a woman’s capabilities.
“Good women can make a good nation, family and community,” he says. “My mom showed me right from wrong... Women are like bees: if you don’t treat them well, they will sting – but if you do treat them well, they will give you honey.”
Still shining after 25 years GOD’S LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE, a crèche in Fish Hoek that opened its doors about 25 years ago, is hosting a rummage sale in September to raise funds for its needs. Owner Pam Keightley says the crèche is proud if its mission and vision, which is to educate children with “God’s word” at the centre of its teachings. Keightley says she has never lost hope in the crèche, despite difficult circumstances. “I know that I am creating hope for the children,” she says. There are currently 75 children between the ages of 18 months and six years attending the crèche. Keightley says that most of the chil-
dren come from Masiphumelele and have to attend a crèche in Fish Hoek because of a shortage of crèches in Masiphumelele. “Some children cannot speak a word of English on arrival, but after completing their stint at Keightley’s crèche, they do not stop talking,” says a proud Keightley. Keightley says the crèche is not aimed at making a profit, but describes it as a “trusted education centre” that aims to assist with a “good upbringing”. Further details of the rummage sale will be published in People’s Post at a later stage. For more information, contact the crèche on 084 242 8992.
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Ladies take centre stage MUIZENBERG’s Masque Theatre will celebrate Women’s Month by hosting an eclectic festival of shows from now until Saturday 3 September. “Together at Last”, a cabaret tribute to some of Broadway’s best, will feature the talents of Kim, Julie, Bronwen and Victoria Harris on Friday and Saturday. Expect numbers from “White Christmas” and “Funny Girl”, among others, and a medley of music paying homage to the likes of Barry Manilow, Petula Clark and Helen Reddy. The sisters are accompanied by the talents of Ivan Meredith on piano, Keith Coxen on drums and Gareth Smit on bass guitar, with tap dances choreographed by Johann Kotze and script written by Michael Harris. Performances take place on Friday at 20:00, and on Saturday at 14:30 and 18:30. Tickets cost R70 for evening shows and R65 for the matinee. “Dancing Thru Time”, meanwhile, runs
from Thursday 18 to Saturday 20 August. Bronwn Banfield’s Rhythm and Dance Studio will showcase the history of dance, from the courtly waltz to the latest moves. No bookings will be taken – tickets can be bought at the theatre an hour before the show. Performances are at 19:00 on Thursday and Friday, and 14:00 and 19:00 on Saturday. Evening tickets cost R60, with the matinee costing R55. Then, from Wednesday 24 August to Saturday 3 September, “Hairspray: The Musical” will be presented by the Waterfront Theatre College. The classic musical takes you back to 1962, when Tracy – a big girl with big hair and a big heart – works toward her one passion: the need to dance. The show starts at 20:00 on weeknights, and 14:30 and 18:30 on Saturdays. Tickets cost R70. To make your bookings (except for “Dancing Thru Time”), call (021) 788-1898 during office hours.
Headline acts hit On Broadway ON BROADWAY at 44 Long Street promises a number of top acts over the next week. To start with, hilarity specialists Mel Jones and Tracy Klass will honour women everywhere by unleashing laughter tonight in their show, “Funny Girls”. Tickets cost R85; students pay R65, while groups of 10 or more pay R75 each. Stef Bos follows, taking the stage tomorrow with his enlightening show, “Vuurvlieg”.
Old-school dancing BOOGIE the night away to live music from the 50s and 60s on Saturday 27 August at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre
Tickets cost R120. Paul Snodgrass will then perform one last act of his hit one-man show, “I’m So Lonely”, on Saturday. Tickets cost R85; students pay R65,while groups of 10 or more pay R75. All shows begin at 20:30. For more information, or to book, call (021) 4241194, visit www.onbroadway.co.za, or make your way to Computicket.
at 19:00 for 19:30. Partners are not essential – there will be a little line dancing for all – but take along your own picnic basket and drinks.
PLASTIC FANTASTIC: The Plastics and Taxi Violence will launch their latest music videos at Zula Bar in Long Street on Friday evening. Taxi Violence will set things going with “Long Way from Home”, and The Plastics will launch “Caroline”, from their debut album, “Shark”. Tickets cost R40 at the door. For more information, phone (021) 4242442 . Photo: Supplied
Sink into the sound of Africa EXPERIENCE a night of African music with Phillip Nangle from 20:00 on Saturday 13 August at The Forge, 12 Windsor Road, Kalk Bay. Nangle, who began his study of African music and instruments in 1986, works with a number of Cape Town’s cultural organisations in the fields of music, dance and drama. Aside from
A donation of R50 for Anchors Away will get you in; dress smart casual and bear the era in mind. For tickets, phone Fran SpencerSmith on (021) 786-1321 or 083 357 5822.
being a multi-instrumentalist who plays everything from marimba to traditional violin, Nangle is an experienced actor, story-teller, theatre director, painter and instrument builder. Tickets cost R80; to book or find out more, visit www.phillipnangle.com. Please note that there is no parking available on Winsdor Road.
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HE first of the the Beau Soleil Music Centre’s stimulating Wednesday concerts takes place on Wednesday next week. Calling themselves Duo FourIVTwo, Magdalena de Vries and Frank Mallows will play a unique combination of mallet percussion instruments, namely the vibraphone and the impressive five-octave concert grand marimba. Their programme will include new works that Mallows commissioned from South African composers in memory of his late mother, Audrey, who was a prolific artist and ardent supporter of innovative music in her own right. New South African works in the duo’s repertoire for
this concert series have been written by Robert Fokkens, Clare Loveday, Isak Roux, Markus Wormstorm, Hendrik Hofmeyr and Paul Hanmer. In addition to these new works, the musicians will perform works by Danish composers Anders Koppel and Max Leth, Argentinean tango master Astor Piazzolla, and American Daniel Levitan. The Beau Soleil Music Centre can be found at 12 Salisbury Road in Kenilworth. The show starts at 18:00. Tickets (available at the door) cost R50 for adults, R40 for pensioners and R30 for scholars. For further information contact the Beau Soleil office on (021) 761-1894.
Spooky nooks in Fish Hoek ALAN LINDNER will talk on Thursday 11 August about: “The Historical Nooks and Spooks Of Fish Hoek”. The meeting will take place in the
Calders Hotel, Recreation Road, Fish Hoek at 17:30. Coffee and biscuits provided. For further information contact Mieke at (021) 782-5864.
Road works emergency numbers IF you need urgent help involving the Main Road upgrades between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, you can contact Civils2000 for help. For assistance with phase one (from Muizenberg to Leighton Road, St James), contact Chris Ford on 082 577 4657,
or (021) 705-1573 after hours; alternatively, call Morne Blokdyk on 082 569 1859. For assistance with phase two (from Leighton Road to Kalk Bay Harbour’s entrance), contact Alan Espey on 082 7091 509 or Oloff Bergh on 082 824 5179.
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Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Women’s world TODAY on Women’s Day (9 August) and throughout August, South Africa will rightfully take time out to honour and celebrate its women. While International Women’s Day, celebrated on 9 March, advocates on a global scale the rights of women, South Africans will celebrate Women’s Day this week to honour the day thousands of women marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956 to protest against the carrying of pass books, one of the oppressive requirements of the Apartheid regime. Since the birth of South Africa’s democracy in 1994 the country has progressed in leaps and bounds in the advancement of women’s rights. Today, many South African women can hold their heads high, and have much to be thankful for secure and protected by progressive legislation that promotes equality. Yet at the same time women in many parts of the country continue – often silently and unnoticed – to live with the scars of physical, emotional and psychological abuse. For many women the threat of violence in their homes, and places of work remains very real. But while we acknowledge these shortcomings this month let us also recognise the victories won for women; nationally and abroad. Today we find women in top government positions, within business and civil society, all serving to promote a diverse, robust economy thanks to the contribution made by ever growing capable competent, authoritative female professionals. We are fortunate to live in a country where women are encouraged to be individuals taking ownership of their own reproductive health, with government and the private sector coming to the party. Ideally mothers should now re-enforce what is happening within the broader society and teach their daughters principles of self-worth and their sons the value of women, while fathers re-iterate the same ideal. With the world’s women taken care of, the future seems bright. The future success of our country is relative to the growth and development of women.
Praise earned, praise given THE “Subcouncils – here to serve you well”. Such is the motto on the South Peninsula subcouncil’s email, which might bring forth a cynical response from many people, having come from a government department. However, in this case it is actually true! I have had two occasions in recent weeks to call on their services, and in both cases the response was unbelievably fast. On one occasion, some antisocial idiot had removed two drain covers from a kerb in Simon’s Town, posing a major threat to pedestrians and cyclists.
Masi is ‘fenced off’ from help WHEN I attended the second meeting with concerned residents on how to make Kommetjie Road safer on Thursday 4 August, I went there to advocate a second access road for Masiphumelele. So far, the only access road for around 40 000 residents is Pokela Road, which connects to Kommetjie Road. Otherwise, Masiphumelele is locked up – fenced off in the east and west, and bordering the wetlands in the north. My first concern is that emergency vehicles can only go in and out via this one entrance, and we all know that new fires and floodings will happen, mostly in the poorer parts of Masiphumelele. While I was listening to the concerned citizens at Fish Hoek Civic Centre, I realised how much a second access road for Masiphumelele is in the common interest for all residents in the Valley, especially those concerned with safety on Kommetje Road. Thousands of commuters and hun-
dreds of minibuses pour on Kommetjie Road towards Fish Hoek via Pokela Road at peak times. A second access road (for example via Houmoed Avenue in the north) would ease the load of cars and minibuses. I do not know any community of more than 20 000 residents accepting (and living in peace with) only one access road. Masiphumelele has almost double this size. I was moved by the words of Michael Hacking of Fish Hoek, who lost his wife 13 years ago and more recently, his good friend Ray Renaud, in traffic accidents on Kommetje Road. Michael is not giving up the belief that things must change. My gratitude goes out to Viv von der Heyden and Kim Kruyshaar of the Scenic South website for bringing officials and residents together to transfer concerns into action. DR LUTZ VAN DIJK Clovelly resident and founding director of the Hokisa Children’s Home in Masiphumelele
I reported it, and the covers were replaced the following morning. Previously, a water meter had been fitted to one of the houses next to some precipitous steps in Simon’s Town, but the water pipe had not been properly secured and was a danger to pedestrians. Again, I reported it, and the pipe was secured – the following morning. So, my sincere thanks to the subcouncil manager and her merry men for such rapid and efficient responses. FLORA HOUSE Simon’s Town
Farewell, good friend and mentor YOUR recent article on the sudden passing of Brian Gaffney does justice to the person that we all knew and grew to respect (“Saluting a legend in his time”, People’s Post, 2 August). Brian personified the SACOS slogan, “no normal sport in an abnormal society”, and his contribution will long be remembered amongst those who fought for change in our country. I had the privilege of meeting Brian more than 20 years ago when I joined the Battswood family, and have fond memories of the many baseball meetings we held in our family home in Wynberg. I was a rookie administrator at the time, but Brian and Eric Dorman nursed me along as we prepared to embrace the long-
awaited change in our sporting environment. Brian will be remembered for the role he played in shaping the lives of many sports men and women, and his legacy will serve as an example to the many talented young folk making their mark in our communities. He has joined the Heavenly Hall of Fame, where others have gone before him. Richard Barnes, Sylvia and Arthur Jeftha, Harold Simmons, Vernie Wessels, Vincent Baadjies and Lennie Kleintjies are just some of the names that come to mind. He was a legend in his time and will be sorely missed. Hamba Kahle! COLIN ARENDSE
Where are Ocean View’s houses? I WOULD really love to know why Ocean View always seems to be getting the short end of the stick. We have to beg and plea for decent houses and go about our business the “right” way and
get nothing, but Masiphumelele gets decent flats in an instant. Can someone answer my question? FATIMAH MANUEL Ocean View
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Your SMSes . To the people of Ocean View: Why are you so quick to phone the police for the guys that do burnouts at the back? You know were the drug lords are, but you can’t phone the police for that. . As per the last newsletter KRRA distributed in Kommetjie, one of the association’s goals is to stop the industrialisation of the South, which means they are happy to stop industry creating jobs and therefore upliftment in the surrounding areas. So Sandy, I agree: KRRA should butt out! Guinevere . I really hope the two people who assaulted that poor guy in Kalk Bay get caught. What they did is so disgusting. They deserve to be in jail for a long time. it makes me cross. Stuart . Vorny, why are you shocked
at racing by Naval people? There is no discipline anywhere. Write down the motorcar numbers and send them to the Post; maybe you will be lucky and they will be published. Surely somebody will take note. Lucille . Speed and ignorance are the two main problems. Use an unmarked vehicle and rove the four-way stops through Sun Valley. I am not referring only to taxis, but all other vehicles. We also have a primary school on this route! . I would just like to thank everyone at Fish Hoek Vet in Kommetjie Road for being so caring towards me and my dying dog on Friday morning. They were so quick and professional, and made my loss a much easier experience. If you want your pet taken care of by people who really care, they are the ones! Thank
you so much guys! This means so much to my family and me. You deserve 10 gold stars! Our Jay is up in Heaven now, smiling down at all of us. God bless! . To the stupid female that slammed her shopping trolley into the back of my Beetle and then proceeded to leave it behind my car: I hope somebody wrecks your Mercedes to the point that it looks like you. Pat H . Regarding the missing dog, Storm, from Marina Da Gama, it’s very sad for the owners and dog, but if not sadder to see the dog has clipped ears. I thought this was illegal in SA? . Is there anyone in Ocean View with a plot they want to sell? Please help, because I can’t wait for government to provide housing. . I notice that work has, once again, come to an abrupt halt at Le Diamante. I wonder what the excuse is this time.
mal matters: Using words like “primitive masses” is hate speech! About cats, bells around their necks are vital to protect birds. . In response to the SMS about age discrimination: That is the truth! Are we too old for a job? We have all the expertise. FO By the way . Why are so many refugees either pregnant or holding a baby and a toddler they can’t afford to have? To avoid deportation? What about contraceptives? . How long must we wait for land claims money? We are waiting for too long now, and it’s so shameful because we are waiting for stuff that belongs to us. W
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‘We resent your interference’ REGARDING the fence erected on Quarterdeck Road by Holy Trinity Church (“Historic church plagued by crime”, People’s Post, 19 July 2010), to which the Kalk Bay and St James Residents and Ratepayers’ Association and a few residents objected to, I would like to point out the following: The Kalk Bay/St James Ratepayers’ Association does not represent the Kalk Bay community, and gets its support from some 250 people. These are mainly (80%) from St James. The objectors, some 17 households, were nine from St James and eight from Kalk Bay. Only one objector, being immediately alongside the Church and one overlooking the fence. None of the rest of us were approached for comment by the Ratepayers’ Association, and certainly nobody approached “the community”. This is just plain discourteous. Indeed, one of the objectors has himself erected a particularly nasty-looking fence right alongside a historic community graveyard in the area. Metrorail has also erected a security fence around the historic St James station. In addition, not one of the objectors is a member of the Holy Trinity Parish. If the wealthy, white residents in our area are allowed to put up fences around their properties, then I feel it is an insult to the Kalk Bay community to object to a reasonable security fence that protects our rainbow parish church from criminal activity that threatens both life and property. Finally, the community and the parish is incensed by the threatening letter sent by the Ratepayers’ Association – the message to the Ratepayers’ Association being “Keep out of our business; you do not represent us, and we resent your interference.” LEWIS GERBER Kalk Bay Roelf Jansen, chairperson of the Kalk Bay and St James Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association, responds: The Kalk Bay and St James Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association would like to clarify its position on the perimeter fence being constructed around the Holy Trinity Church. The Association does not in principle object to landowners securing their properties with perimeter fencing. The concern raised by the Association is that the Church commenced construction of a fence without building approval as required by the National Building Act. Our committee is dedicated to protecting Kalk Bay’s unique architectural heritage and townscape. The Church’s case is no different from many other initiatives we have been involved in. We liaise with the City’s Urban Conservation branch on an almost weekly basis to assess applications for new work and altera-
Kapstad is die beste Metro EK kan maar net elke keer die basuin (trompet) blaas vir die Stad Kaapstad. Johannesburg Metro se mense weet nie wat hulle mis nie. Dankie aan die Stad vir hulle terugvoer en regstelling reeds op dieselfde dag van my klag op 2 Augustus. Dit opsigself spreek van ‘n gladwerkende organisasie. Maar hier is nog ‘n pluimpie. My selfoon kan nie hulle epos formaat ontsyfer nie. Toe bel ek op 3 Augustus om 05:00 na hulle 24-uur diens sentrum. Dis waar ek met my bors kan pronk. Ons mag miskien ‘n derde wêreld land wees, maar dit het nie vir my so gevoel nie. Dankie meisie. Jy was uitstekend. Moet ons hoop verloor vir hierdie land? Nooit nie. Jy het daad by die woorde van Kaapstad Metro gesit, en daar en dan die probleem vir my opgelos. Dankie Kaapstad Metro. Met die komplimente van nog ‘n tevrede kliënt. HUGO ROHLAND Sun Valley
tions, a great number of them for new fences. These fence applications are always approved once they adhere to the guidelines for fences in heritage areas (these documents are freely available for download from our website). Regrettably, there already exists a large number of un-approved fences, the progress of which, unchecked, will give Kalk Bay the appearance of a medium-security prison. Unfortunately, due to municipal procedure, it is much easier to stop unapproved building work underway than to have it demolished after the fact. Our committee volunteers much of its free time to protect our townscape. On occasion we’ve had the unpleasant task of fighting detrimental developments up to the level of making submissions to the office of Heritage Western Cape or opposing appeals to the premier. When our committee noticed the erection of a new fence on the most scenic section of Quarterdeck Road, we queried this with the building inspector, since we had not received any plans for the project. He visited the site and issued a cease works notice when it became clear that no building approval had been granted. Despite the cease works order, the Church Council continued with their construction. After their disregard of this cease works order, our committee arranged an emergency meeting with the Church Council and sent them a formal letter explaining that, if they were unwilling to cooperate, our committee would have no option but to ask a Court to halt the unlawful building work. The decision to follow this approach was not taken lightly. It was only resorted to after all attempts to engage, cooperatively, with the Church Council had proved unsuccessful. Since then the Registrar: Diocese of False Bay has advised us that the Church Council will now submit to the standard process and seek municipal and heritage approval for the fence. We look forward to receiving an application which would do justice to the old Church’s scenic location and panoramic views, whilst providing the church-goers with the full security they seek.
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Tuesday 9 August Noordhoek: Join the brains of Noordhoek every Tuesday for “Quiz Night” at the Toad in the Village at Noordhoek Farm Village at 19:30. For more information phone (021) 7892973.
Wednesday 10 August Noordhoek: Watch and learn from food fundi Franck Dangereux, who will share his cooking secrets through practical demonstrations at the Foodbarn Restaurant at 18:30. To book your dinner, phone (021) 7891390. Imhoff Farm: Imhoff Farm will host an afternoon of fun for the kids from 14:00 to 16:00. There will be face painting, pony rides and much more. For more information, send an email to emma@inkfish.co.za.
Friday 12 August Fish Hoek: The Breastfeeding Support Group for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers will meet at 14:30. Contact Tammy to get directions on (021) 782-9240. Fish Hoek: The next Managed Ageing Seminar will be held from 10:00 to 11:15 at the St Margaret’s Church hall on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Kommetjie Road. Sue Visser, a nutritionist, will speak about common health problems and their solutions. Entry costs a R5 donation. For more information phone (021) 78222024 or mail kilbaigie@afrihost.co.za.
Saturday 13 August Noordhoek: Noordhoek Farm Village hosts a craft day to teach the kids the importance of protecting our planet by using recycled materials. The free event runs from 10:30 to 12:30. For more information phone (021) 789-2812. Cape Point: The Cape Point Volunteers will lead a hike through the Hoek van Bobbejaan trail from 10:00 to 13:30, starting inside the Cape Point gate. Phone (021) 782-8552 if you have any queries.
Sunday 14 August Noordhoek: Join Cafe Roux for Sunday
lunch with live music by Me and Mr Brown every Sunday afternoon from 14:00. To book, phone (021) 789-2538.
Monday 15 August Noordhoek: Learn the art of food photography using your own camera with coach Peter Haarhof at the Foodbarn Restaurant from 09:00 to 15:00. The workshop costs R850; phone (021) 7891390 for more information. Soetwater: The Soetwater Environmental Education Centre will hold their AGM on their premises at 19:00. For more information, phone (021) 7830242.
Tuesday 16 August Sun Valley: Woman Today will host Wilma van der Byl, who will share her moving story about overcoming breast cancer, along with Gwen Rea, a photographer who recently launched her book, “On Fish Hoek Beach”, the King of Kings Baptist Church at 09:30. All are welcome. For further information phone Mary Murgatroyd on (021) 7821-309. Simon’s Town: The Friends of the Simon’s Town Public Library will hold their AGM at 18:00 for 18:30 upstairs at the library. All are welcome. Fish Hoek: St Luke’s Hospice False Bay will hold its AGM at 17:00 for 17:30 in the False Bay Hospital hall. For more information, or to RSVP, phone (021) 782-7696.
Thusday 18 August Sunnydale: The Sunnydale Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association will hold their AGM at the Solole Game Reserve at 19:00.
Saturday 27 August Kommetjie: Kommetjie Community Morning takes place at the Kommetjie Primary School from 09:00 to 13:00. Crafts, books, home-made treats, plants and bric-a-brac will be on display. Refreshments will be sold in aid of Kommetjie Library, and a National Sea Rescue Institute stand will be present. Crafters and traders are welcome. Phone Denise on (021) 783-3900 or 072 517 2948 for more information.
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EASY RIDING: Graeme Field (Kommetjie) in action at Nahoon Reef in East London, where he qualified for a spot in the SA Masters Surfing team to com pete in El Salvador in October. Photo: Louis Wulff
View from the Beach PAUL BOTHA
WHILE this column took a break during the running of the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay, there have been plenty of noteworthy performances by the Far South’s wave-riders. None is more important than the second successive victory in the continent’s most prestigious surfing event by Jordy Smith, the Llandudno-based former Durbanite who is now ranked number two on the ASP World Tour. Smith was in charge of proceedings from the get-go in J-Bay, posting the highest scores on the opening day and then recording one victory after another over the world’s best surfers until the 23-year-old eventually de-
feated former two-time World and Jeffreys Bay champion Mick Fanning (Australia) in the final. The victory earned Smith US $75 000 (around R500 000), which saw him overtake Greg Emslie as SA surfing’s highest prizemoney winner of all time, having pocketed more than R4,5 million in just his fifth season as a full-time pro surfer. Meanwhile, in East London, Kommetjie’s Graeme Field became only the second Western Province surfer after Justin Healey in 2008 to secure a spot in the SA Masters Surfing team, which this year will compete in the ISA World Masters Championships in El Salvador in October. A former East Londoner who has lived in Cape Town since 2005, Field earned his spot in the national team trials thanks to his
fourth place finish in the Masters’ (over 35 years) division at the SA Masters Champs, which finished at the same venue last weekend. The 37-year-old then clinched his Protea blazer in nail-biting fashion, posting the score he needed to grab the runner-up spot in the last seconds of his final heat. For the record, fellow Kommetjie surfer Jeremy Zinn was WP’s best performer in the Masters Champs, taking second place in the Veterans’ (over 55 years) division, with the team finishing fifth out of eight provincial teams. Another transplanted East Londoner, Hout Bay resident Royden Bryson, delivered his best result of the past 12 months when he battled his way to the quarterfinals before being ousted on the final day of the prime-rated Nike US Open of Surfing, which ended at
Huntington Beach in California on Sunday. Bryson defeated a number of the world’s top surfers, including Brazilian Andre Jadson, USA’s Bobby Martinez and Hawaiian rising star John John Florence for a haul of US $7 000 and 3 120 precious rankings points that saw him rise 21 places to number 64 in the world. And down at Punta Roca in El Salvador, the venue for the World Masters event in October, Kommetjie’s Damien Fahrenfort placed third and teenager Matt Bromley came 17th in a four-star ranked event early in July. After that honour-roll of achievements on the world stage, us mere mortals can look forward to an epic week of waves on the Atlantic seaboard of the Far South before a strong NW weather system, giant surf and rain arrives for the weekend. Enjoy!
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