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DUMPED: This building has allegedly been used for dumping and illegal activi ties. Photos: Tauriq Hassen
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NO RESPECT: A bath tub was dumped over the wall.
NO DUMPING SITE: Most of the dirt found at the building seemed to be domestic waste.
Building gets up residents’ noses TAURIQ HASSEN
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ESIDENTS are becoming increasingly frustrated with constant dumping, illegal occupation and drug abuse at a rundown, polluted plot in Woodstock. The privately-owned plot, which houses a derelict, broken-down brick structure in Cavendish Street, is near the Woodstock Police Station, and has been the site of “image threatening problems”. Abdurauf Abrahams, a resident who is coordinating many of the concerns from residents, was disturbed that problems of this nature were being experienced on a plot right next to the police station. “This is a major problem to us residents, because this place looks and smells bad, and it is really threatening our community’s image,” says Abrahams. Rashaad Joseph, another resident who passes the site regularly,
says “the problems are clearly becoming worse”. Apart from the dumping, vagrants use the easily-accessible plot as “their personal toilet”. “It’s disgusting and unhygienic, but we do understand that they don’t have anywhere else to go. But why here, where there are several houses surrounding the property?” says Joseph. Residents around the area have now embarked on a mission to solve the problem, by drafting a petition and sending this to the City. Abrahams says the petition called on the City to firstly clean up the property, as well as trace the owner of the property, who is apparently based in Johannesburg. “We had various discussions about this plot, but nothing ever is done about the problem and it keeps on getting worse,” says Abrahams. Another resident, who wishes to remain anonymous for safety reasons, also often sees “suspicious characters” inside the plot.
She believes drugs are being sold from the plot, “which is the first place police will not check”. “It’s right next to the police station, so they are under the impression that police won’t go there,” says the resident. People’s Post visited the site to evaluate the problem. Human faeces could be seen, along with baby nappies, empty bottles, broken furniture, cereal boxes and other domestic waste. “I won’t say it’s members of this community, because I don’t know that for sure, but if you look at the dirt being dumped there, you can see it comes from a household,” says Joseph. Ward Councillor Cedric Thomas explained that several site inspections were carried out by council. “We have visited that house in the past and found that there were some problems which were addressed, but it seems like it returns every time,” says Thomas. The City has previously made
contact with the owner of the property, which resulted in a clean-up. Teun Baartman, chairperson for the Woodstock Community Police Forum, says it has been proposed that the property be leased out as a parking lot for the Woodstock Police Station. However nothing had been confirmed. “We have been busy on that site for a long time and the closest we have come was getting the site cleaned up last year.” Dr Ivan Bromfield, the City’s executive director of health, confirmed that the last inspection was carried out on 10 March. “The inspection was to determine if the notice served by City Health was complied with,” says Bromfield. The outcome of the inspection revealed that vacant plots of this nature “tend to have re-occurring problems with illegal dumping”. A notice was served on the owner on 4 January, with an expiry date of 18 January. The complaint prior
to that had been received by the City on 22 December. According to the City, the owner of the land resides in Johannesburg, and placed her son in charge of maintaining the plot. “City Health inspects sites of this nature when complaints are received and ongoing inspections will occur until the refuse is removed,” Bromfield says. City Health is currently sourcing quotations for the property to be cleaned. “The cost of the cleaning will be billed back to the owner, and the owner will be summoned to court for failure to comply with a notice,” Bromfield says. The owner’s fate will be decided by the court, which usually issues a fine, says Bromfield.
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NEWS
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Learn sign language
SALUTING CAPE TOWN: Cape Town cel ebrated its 359th birthday at the Good Hope Castle on Saturday 2 April. A mili tary trumpeter sounded the “Wilhel mus”, followed by a salute fired by his torical muzzleloading muskets and cannon. The event was coproduced by the Castle, Regiment Westelike Provin cie and the VOC Foundation.
JUNE BOTHMA, who started teaching sign language in 1992 and taught for 15 years, is offering a 15-week course in basic Sign Language. The course will give you the ability to communicate with the deaf at a basic level. You can choose lessons either on Wednesday mornings or evenings, starting on Wednesday 4 May in Callow House, opposite Christ Church on Richmond Road, Kenilworth. The times are 10:00 to 11:30 and 19:30 to 21:00. The cost of the course is R450, which includes a manual and the payment of car guards. For more information you can SMS June, who is deaf on 083 448 1837, fax (021) 683-3719 or email junebothma@gmail.com.
Dance for an innings THE Victoria Cricket Club will be holding their annual presentation dance at the John Graham Primary School on Friday 8 April, starting at 19:30 for 20:00. Platters will be on the table, but everybody is encouraged to bring their own XYZ and glasses. A shooters bar will be available. The school is located on the corner of Dick Burton and Milford Roads, and R75 will get you in. The dress code is smart.
Discussion on Islamic law TIMBUKTU BOOKS is inviting the public to a discussion between Dr Jasser Auda and Sheikh Seraj Hendricks on “Maqasid Al Shari’ah as Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach” on Wednesday 6 April at 19:00 for 19:15. The discussion will take place at the bookshop, situated on G03 Ground Floor, Stadium on Main, Claremont. Attendance is free. For further information call info@timbuktubooks.co.za, or call (021) 6719819.
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PEOPLE’S PARK: A free concert and rib boncutting cer emony heralded the opening of the Green Point Urban Park on Sunday which was attended by more than 5 000 people. Perform ers included Elvis Blue, The Rudimentals, Emo Adams, Icon Jazz Band, Heavenly Quar tet and Larry Joe. The 12,5ha public park, which boasts an array of plants and a biodiversi ty showcase gar den, is open from 07:00 to 19:00 daily. Do ing the honours are from left: JP Smith (ward councillor and Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security), Dan Plato (Executive Mayor of Cape Town), Soli Philander (MC for the event) and Brett Heron (Mayoral Committee member for Community Services). Photo: Bruce Sutherland
Hartleyvale grubby, say residents TAURIQ HASSEN
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OME Observatory residents believe the “run-down” Hartleyvale Stadium is a poor advertisement for the suburb. Residents feel the stadium, which is located at the entrance to Observatory, is not up to standard and have called on the City of Cape Town to take action. Some are “concerned” about the apparent poor results after repairs were carried out using governmentallocated funds earmarked for upgrading the stadium. People’s Post reported on the matter, “Millions for rundown Hartleyvale”, in September 2008, highlighting the allocation of R5 million towards the upgrade of the facility. Another report was done in March 2009, “Progress made in Hartleyvale face-lift”, where some of the work on the stadium has been completed. There were also talks on implementing a further R300 000, to be used on repairing the store rooms and the facility’s cafeteria, and to repair all exposed structural elements and concrete columns. “The dilapidated stadium is a sorry entrance into Observatory from the River Club side,” says Craig Harrison, one of the concerned residents. Harrison added that the stadium previously had an “old, broekie-lace, Victorian” look and feel, but this had
later been removed. “Wouldn’t it be great to have that back again, because then it would tie in so well with the rest of the community, as the other houses also have the broekie-lace and Victorian styles?” says Harrison. Estelle Jacobs, another Observatory resident who regularly passes the stadium, said: “It looks ugly from the outside and it’s sad, because this is what greets the public when they enter our community.” Jacobs was also aware of the money allocated to the upgrade of the stadium, but could not understand why it remained in such a bad state. She said the “dull” appearance of the stadium’s exterior “did not go down well” with certain residents in the area. “We are allowed to ask what has happened to that money, and how this stadium had been upgraded in the past, because I have seen better stadiums in much poorer communities,” Jacobs added. However, ward councillor, Cedric Thomas, said all funding allocated towards the stadium’s upgrade was used “appropriately”. He explained that council initially had to inspect the main stand, which uncovered the fact that the 1 000seater stand was “structurally unsound”. “That was the first thing that needed to be tackled by council, which obviously had plans to do other things inside the stadium,” says Thomas.
Light a candle in solidarity THE Observatory Neighbourhood Watch candlelight vigil will be held at the Observatory Village Green in Station Road on Wednesday 13 April. The SAPS, Vetus Schola, ADT and other services will be out in full force to show their commitment to the community. Everybody is en-
couraged to wear white clothing to symbolises light, life and peace. Participants are required to bring along a candle and holder, lantern or torch. The vigil is to start at 18:30 for 19:00. For more information, contact James Cowley on (021) 448-2824 or 082 926 1220, or email jamesobserv@gmail.com.
Explore the stars in Observatory THE South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town will have a public lecture on Saturday 9 April starting at 20:00. Dr Bruno Letarte will talk about “How do we know what the stars are made of?”.
For further information on the lecture, contact Thembela Mantungwa from SAAO on (021) 4609319, or fax 086 612 7502 or 071 105 0109, email tm@saao.ac.za or visit the website at www.saao.ac.za or www.salt.ac.za.
The money was also used to upgrade the ablution facilities, with upgrades being done to the players’ dressing rooms as well. Thomas did, however, admit that the outside of the stadium needed some work, such as a new coat of paint, which could be looked at in the future. “We need to set aside some money for that to happen, which can take place in future and will not be written off,” says Thomas. He encouraged residents to visit the stadium to view the facility and the improvements made. “The upgrade was done approximately two years ago already, and it looks really nice now, so the people should go and check it out,” Thomas concluded. Trevor Hughes, chairperson for the Observatory Civic Association, was delighted that the money had been used “inside the stadium” but felt the need for “cosmetic work” to be done on the outside. “We thank council for spending the money, but it does not appear to have changed much, so a real paint is needed,” says Hughes. He confirmed that the OCA would be inspecting the stadium to determine whether the face of it needs urgent attention.
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On your marque THE Italian Motorcycle Owner’s Club (IMOC) is planning to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Moto Guzzi motorcycle marque on Sunday 17 April, from 11:30 to 20:00, at the Fireman’s Arms, on the corner of Buitengracht and Mechau Street in Cape Town. Both the World Superbike races taking place in Assen in the Netherlands will be screened live on the big screen.
There will be a limited number of commemorative T-shirts and various prizes to be won. IMOC is inviting all Moto Guzzi owners to attend on their motorcycle. Food and a limited range of free drinks will be provided. Other interested people are welcome to attend the event, but their food and drinks will be to their own account. For further information email motoguzzi@eversonscider.com to RSVP for catering purposes.
A future in birds IF BIRDS are your passion, then visit the fourth Biodiversity Expo at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 May. The Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at UCT will be showing its work and discussing ideas for careers at their display. The exhibit is one of the more than 30 informative projects that will feature at this annual event offering ideas for careers in the area of biodiversity. Securing a sustainable future in the face of escalating global environmental change requires innovative approaches to conserving biodiversity, and this is the Fitztitue’s (as it is commonly known) focus. It is the only ornithological research institute in the Southern Hemisphere, and ar-
A weekend at the Spa A WEEKEND getaway to Goudini Spa will be held from Friday 24 June to Sunday 26 June. Tickets cost R750 per person and a deposit of R250 must be paid by Friday 25 March. The balance must be paid by Friday 17 June. All deposits are to be paid into FNB cheque account number 62015316848, Grassy Park branch, branch code 203109. There is a R100 discount
guably one of the most active in the world in terms of programmes of both ornithological research and education. In recognition of its achievements and future potential, the Fitztitute was awarded the prestigious status of one of only six National Centres of Excellence in Science and Technology in 2004 – an award made by the South African Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation. To find out more about the Fitztitute or a career in ornithology, visit the stall at the Biodiversity Expo at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the Old Mutual Conference Centre. For more information, visit www.biodiversityexpo.blogspot.com, or email Augustine Morkel on biodiversityexpo@sanbi.org.za.
on a full rondawel. Email deposit slips to nazeemebrahim@yahoo.com, fatiemanazeem@hotmail.com, sorayanazeem@gmail.com or fax it to 086 295 1349. A free ticket, inclusive of accommodation and meals, will be given to a deserving pensioner who otherwise would not be able to afford a holiday. For further inquiries call Ebrahim on 083 792 0096, Fatiema on 079 676 3055 or Soraya on 076 664 5294.
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Tuesday 5 April 2011
Long chase leads to arrest TAURIQ HASSEN
FOUR men from Bishop Lavis were arrested following a lengthy police chase, after they robbed a tuck shop in Royal, Maitland, last week.
WELCOME HOME: The skipper of the City of Cape Townsponsored yacht Spirit of Izivunguvungu, Kader Williams from Mitchell’s Plain, hugs his sister, Mezyda Samsodien, after returning to home shores on Wednesday 30 March. The yacht was damaged beyond repair in a storm last week, as the crew sailed her back to South Africa after taking part in the Heineken Cape to Rio 2011 yacht race. The sailors were rescued by a Liberianregistered ship after communication with the boat was lost for four days. They disembarked at Simon’s Town harbour. Photo: Chad Chapman
More teams needed for football league THE Christian-based Southern Suburbs Football League is appealing to churches to join the league, which runs from mid-April to August. There are currently 10 teams in the league, and the aim is to grow it to 16 teams. All the matches are played at the
Chukker Road Fields in Kenilworth. Contact Simon Magner on simon.magner@gmail.com, or call 084 922 2468 for further information. Alternatively visit the website on http://ssfl2010.leaguerepublic.com.
Three men entered the shop on Wednesday 30 March at approximately 22:00. One suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and ordered those in the shop to lie down on the floor. Warrant Officer Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Maitland Police Station, says two of the suspects jumped over the counter and stole money, airtime vouchers and several packets of cigarettes, along with the complainant’s cellphone. “There was another suspect waiting in the getaway car outside, a white Toyota Corolla, which they used to flee the scene,” says Vukubi. After receiving a clear description of the car, police were able to track down the suspects, who attempted to evade them. Vukubi confirmed that all four suspects, aged between 26 and 36, were arrested in Pinelands when they were forced to stop their car. “The items that were reportedly stolen were retrieved from the suspects, except for the firearm that was allegedly used during the robbery,” says Vukubi. However, police are still continuing the search for the gun. The suspects, who are from Bishop Lavis, all appeared in the
Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Friday 1 April on charges of robbery. All four suspects were remanded into police custody for further questioning. . Three people were arrested and R27 500 in fines issued during an operation carried out by the Woodstock police and Law Enforcement last week. On Tuesday 29 March, police visited several small businesses in Albert Road, Salt River, after receiving complaints regarding alleged illegal operations and involvement in drug-related activities by shopkeepers. Sergeant Hilton Malila, spokesperson for the Woodstock Police Station, confirmed that 22 businesses were visited, where 115 counterfeit cigarettes, one suitcase filled with DVDs and 120 units of illegal skin lightening cream were confiscated. “We also arrested a 29-year-old man for the possession of two DVD players reported stolen during 2007 and 2008,” says Malila. Two more men were arrested as illegal immigrants, and were fined R27 500. “SAPS Woodstock will continue with this kind of operation on a regular basis in the Woodstock precinct,” Malila added. The suspects all appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 30 March on various charges. . Maitland police arrested a 29year-old suspect following the murder of a 37-year-old man last
year. Londile Njoko was arrested and charged with murder after Michael de Wee (37) sustained one fatal stab wound to the chest in Milner Road, Paarden Eiland. “The body of the victim, who is believed to be a vagrant, has still not been claimed at the Salt River Mortuary,” says Vukubi. Njoko appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday 22 March, where he was remanded into police custody for further questioning. . The Maitland Police would like to warn all businesses to be more vigilant when performing transactions with potential customers. According to Vukubi, businesses perform transactions over the telephone, where banking details are exchanged and money is allegedly paid in exchange for the goods. However, it would then later be discovered that the information given was incorrect and no money had been transferred. “We are currently not in a position to reveal how many cases we receive with regards to fraud, but it raises a big concern,” says Vukubi. Police would therefore like to appeal to all business owners to first verify the status of the customer, as well as the person sent to collect the goods. “Most items that are fraudulently purchased are car parts and building materials,” Vukubi added.
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Tuesday 5 April 2011
Problems continue at busy intersection TAURIQ HASSEN
ACCIDENTS continue to plague a busy intersection in Woodstock, as motorists blatantly ignore traffic signs and use the area as a shortcut. People’s Post reported (“Lack of signs blamed for crashes”, People’s Post, 27 April) and (“Death trap worry persists”, People’s Post, 23 November) about problems surrounding Essex Street, which is a one-way, and Regent Street, frequently used by drivers as a shortcut to avoid traffic congestion in Lower Main Road. As a result, cars use the one-way roads to escape the traffic, speeding towards the intersection and crossing it without braking. The ward councillor, Cedric Thomas, attended to the matter at the time by having additional traffic signage installed, as well as regular inspections by police and traffic services. “This is a problem that continues to bother this community, but it’s the road users who do not obey traffic signs,” says Thomas. Two more serious accidents were recorded earlier this month. On Wednesday 2 March, a family attending a party in Woodstock were entering the intersection when a car using the one-way road sped across, smashing into their car before landing up against a resident’s side wall. Latiefa Bent, a local resident who witnessed the accident, was horrified at the possibility of a child being on the pavement at the time. Although no serious injuries were reported, residents still believe the intersection is an “accident waiting to happen”. Another resident, who wished to re-
main anonymous, contacted People’s Post, to report a similar accident at the same intersection. “There is clearly a problem at this intersection and if it’s not attended to urgently, somebody can be seriously injured and maybe even killed,” says the resident. The resident had been walking alongside the pavement in Regent Street on Thursday 10 March when he noticed a car making its way down Essex Street. According to the man, it looked as if the motorist was slowing down, but he then increased his sped as he approached the “busy intersection”. “I honestly never thought he would do that and in mind I was telling myself to stop him, as I realised that a car was coming up Regent Street,” says the resident. The cars slammed into one another. However, no serious injuries were reported. Both cars were written off. “For now we have to be happy with the fact that cars are being sent to the scrapyard, rather than bodies in bags being sent to the morgue,” the resident said. In an attempt to find a solution, Thomas suggested that council look at all the accidents statistics in order to formulate and motivate further traffic calming measures in Essex Street. “I do not know what to do any more, because this problem comes down to the road user and we cannot monitor the road 24/7,” says Thomas. “I’ve really done everything I can and I’m starting to run out of ideas.”
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GENERAL
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Calling all comrades CLUB Lenin staff and patrons who worked at or visited the club between 1993 to 1997, please contact Charmaine on 071 672 7810 regarding a reunion.
Relax and unwind THE Arthritis Foundation will host a midweek breakaway to Goudini Spa from Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June. Tickets
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cost R850 each. There will be hydrotherapy sessions and the trip is open to anyone. Contact Nimo on 086 130 3030 or Julie on (021) 425-4759 or 079 238 5927.
Don’t think and everything will be fine TONY ROBINSON
WHAT is the “battery chicken mentality”?
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weights are more like 85 kilogrammes. Now what happens when you squeeze 15 real people with their luggage into a minibus taxi designed to carry 15 theoretical people of 68 kg or 150 pounds? It means that the taxi is top heavy and overloaded by at least 250 kilogrammes. That’s equal to five bags of cement! In fact, most taxis carry more than 15 passengers so the actual overloading is even worse. Tyres wear quickly and they burst. Drivers lose control, vehicles roll and people die. But the plump bureaucrats go on believing in the 68 kg passenger. After all, it’s enshrined in the legislation. To change would probably mean telling the taxi industry that the maximum load for a Toyota Hi Ace is 11 people. And who would be brave enough to do that? So it’s better not to think about it. Just sit back and take a swig of medicated water. It’s just too bad if people get killed. Life isn’t perfect. Anyway, it happens to chickens too. As Julius Caesar said, “Cowards die many times before their death”… So what’s the use of worrying? That’s the great thing about socialist systems like battery farms. You don’t have to think.
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Puccini operas with an African twist “SOUR ANGELICA” and “Gianni Schicchi”, two well-known one-act operas by Puccini, will be presented “with an African twist” by members of the Cape Town Opera Voice of the Nation Studio and Vocal Ensemble.
SMART START: The two top learners in grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Walmer Estate Primary School have each received R500 academic bursaries, thanks to a donation to the school of R50 000 for development and infrastructure from shipping and freight company Berry and Donaldson. The school made R5 600 of the donation available for student bursaries. In the picture are (back row) Iedries Kamish, school principal and Riyaz Hoosain, the school governing board chairperson. In front, from left, are Desiree Everts, Grade 3 teacher and head of department, Ammaarah Solomons and Jamielah Lemena (Grade 4), Amaarah Abrahams and Elona Fuleni (Grade 5), Leoni Vrolik and Imaan Jacobs (Grade 6) and Kellan Alexander and Zikhona Myona (Grade 7). Photo: Supplied
It will be staged at the Artscape Theatre from Saturday 16 April to Thursday 21 April. Updated productions by Matthew Wild and Sandile Kamle promise to bring fresh local relevance to the operas, with “Suor Angelica” transferred from a Tuscan convent to a third world hospice, while the money-grubbing antics of “Gianni Schicchi” gain new satirical piquancy in the context of Gugulethu’s nouveau riche.
“‘Suor Angelica’ tells the sentimental story of a cloistered nun who was rejected by her noble family for having a child out of wedlock, through some of Puccini’s most heartrending music, including Angelica’s devastating aria “Senza mamma”, said Wild. This is followed by the riotously farcical “Gianni Schicchi”, in which a clever trickster outwits greedy relatives determined to rewrite a deceased man’s will. It features Puccini’s most famous soprano aria, “O mio babbino caro”, memorably used in the Merchant Ivory film, “A Room with a View”, he said. Bookings can be made at Computicket or Dial-a-Seat on (021) 421-7695 or 083 915 8000. Tickets are R100, R150 and R200.
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THE UCT Big Band, under the direction of Mike Campbell, presents an evening of jazz and contemporary popular music with a South African flavour at the Baxter Concert Hall on Tuesday 12 April, starting at 20:15. Tickets are available at Computicket or at the door at R50. UCT staff pay R45, senior citizens and students R35 and pupils R25.
THE Cape Town Eisteddfod Hip Hop Dance Competition will be taking place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May. All “hip hoppers” are encouraged to join in on the action with substantial cash prizes up for grabs in this new event. For more information and for entry forms, contact Sharon on 082 563 1693 or email simplyG@worldonline.co.za
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Pianist home for one-off show THE University of Cape Town’s Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Art (GIPCA) will host international pianist and renowned piano teacher Renée Reznek for a once-off concert on Sunday 10 April at 16:00. The event is part of the re-launch of GIPCA’s “Music in the City” concert series and will take place at Hiddingh Hall, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31-37 Orange Street, Cape
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Tuesday 5 April 2011
Drug abuse shock SHOCKING statistics in a study conducted by the University of Stellenbosch serve as a reminder to parents to consider serious measures to protect the next generation in a fastpaced world plagued by substance abuse. The study, which targeted 400 pupils from 12 high schools in Mitchell’s Plain, was published by the SA Family Practice Journal last week. The study found that teenage substance abusers living in Mitchell’s Plain are younger than their European peers, increasing the risk of dependency at a younger age. It also revealed that the substance of choice for pupils in the area is tik, with its use having surpassed the use of ecstasy, cocaine and crack. Based on the study, dagga smoking in Mitchell’s Plain was rated at three times the national average of 10%, determined in 2007. But while results such as these are indeed shocking, the question remains: how will authorities and the families of youths respond to this information to make a tangible difference? Even if you are not immediately affected by drug abuse, you’re bound to feel the effects in terms of drug-related crime in your local neighbourhood. The police can only fight one aspect of this scourge – dealing with the criminals who perpetrate the crimes. The state is drowning under the ever-increasing pressure of drug addicted youths, with only a handful of state-run drug rehab centres serving the broader Cape Town area. In the case of adolescents and teens, it is really up to their parents, relatives, teachers and active NGOs to make the biggest impact on personal decisions. Parents, relatives and teachers are the roleplayers who should constantly serve as a moral compass in young people’s development towards adulthood. Having honest conversations about drug use and abuse, and using over-the-counter drug tests as tools to identify potential problems, could also be considered a tool. With local pupils currently on a week-long break, have you asked yourself what your children are up to? More importantly, should you find out what you’ve always dreaded, what will you do about it?
PETROL is due to increase on Wednesday and Eskom has increased its cost of electricity by 25.8%. Petrol will cost just under R10 a litre once the price increase kicks in at mid-
night on Tuesday. Commentators are concerned about the knock-on effects of these two price increases, which are expected to filter into food costs.
With food, petrol and electricity costing more and more, consumer spending patterns are expected to revert to the conservatism and caution displayed in the recession in 2008.
Your SMSes Farewell councillor Thomas FOLLOWING the example of Howard Smith, I would also like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to Ward Councillor Cedric Thomas. As chairperson of the Upper Woodstock Residents’ Association and the Woodstock Community Police Forum, I have had the opportunity to experience the work of Councillor Thomas in Woodstock these last five years. Even though we certainly did not agree on every issue concerning Woodstock, I can unreservedly state that this area has never had a more hard-working, dedicated, committed and caring ward councillor than Cedric Thomas. For the first time we had a councillor who actually responded to questions and concerns raised by the residents in his area and did his utmost to act on these to the best of his abilities and within the pos-
sibilities allowed to him by council policies and structures. The DA has decided that it needed to replace Councillor Thomas as a candidate in Ward 57 and I cannot think of any good reason to do so. Personally I think that the DA has made a huge mistake, which could cost them dearly. Should Councillor Thomas have been the candidate my vote would have been for him. Now the field is wide open, the candidates are unknown and an automatic vote for the DA is definitely not a certainty. I will consider very carefully which candidate of which party I will support with my vote in the upcoming elections. And I would like to urge all voters in this ward to do the same. TEUN BAARTMAN Woodstock
Thank you for your support I HAVE been totally overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of neighbours, family, friends, individuals, churches, organisations and the Department of Social Services. The incident is still like a dream for us. A person realises the goodness in people when tragedy strikes in this form. Losing one’s possessions and a roof over your head brings a sense of hopelessness, but the community has restored life back into our family. A special thanks to Tauriq Hassen and People’s Post who took the time to visit us. My husband and I, our children are eter-
nally grateful for all who offered comfort, support and contributed to our well-being through this difficult time, especially for the families who have opened up their homes to accommodate our family. I have not had the opportunity to meet all who made donations as lots were made anonymously, but whoever you are, thank you so much on behalf of my family and I. Through God’s mercy, my family is reunited again and we are living under one roof. JOHANNA PAPIER Facreton
In response . Cedric Thomas worked tirelessly for the community and was always available and on top of things. Thank you, Cedric! Bernie, University Estate . Charline Little [article, “Pupils still arriving late”, 29 March], how do you travel? Every other day I experience “Metrofail”. My DM can verify that. Why? because I travel by train. “Metrofail” only apologises for the inconvenience. Ja, my foot also. I’m also sorry! . I was standing in Hurricane Street, Factreton and saw for myself the speedsters going past a spaza shop. I did take down the make, colour and registration number. There are children coming to the shop! Godfrey Fat cats and lean masses . The collapse of a viable country starts at presidential level. It then filters down to ministerial, administrative and police level. The justice system collapses and business becomes corrupt. The broad mass of citizens become lawless and the country takes the route Zimbabwe took. It works without fail for the corrupt politicians every time. The solution lies in your hands. Only a full-blown public uprising will cure the cancer of corruption in the ANC government. Granville . If a person receiving a government pension buys just two loaves of bread and two litres of milk per day for one month, then they will spend virtually their entire pension on these two basic food items, and cannot afford to buy meat, veggies and fruit, which are all vital for good health. When the poor can no longer fill their own stomachs due to greedy businessmen, you can expect serious civil unrest. Eddie . Serving members of the SANDF are prepared to go to war and die for their country and earn a meagre salary, and here we have
ward councillors earning R750 000 per year! For what? Money for warming their bums on the chairs? Who justifies this logic? If I take a bullet for SA, it’s cheaper than the councillors missing out on their privileges. Now, who is more important? . How much money will Eskom and government offer Cosatu to keep quiet with the massive electricity increase facing consumers? . Jacob Zuma? What a mockery that you have alterations done to your house worth millions while there are people going to bed hungry. Can you not afford a loan from the bank? . When our justice system is corrupt, it makes a person real sick. General . Don’t pay your TV licence. It is the right thing to do because I have a contractual problem with my bank, as SABC claims they have not been showing certain cricket matches. Ganief . I am responding to the person complaining that they can’t open an account with a basic of R6 000 per month. It’s funny, my husband opened two accounts, he got an RCS card, and a loan from a bank (with a clean credit record) earning just R3 200 per month. Maybe you must check your credit record? Just curious.
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Stephanian diamonds are forever THE Stephanian Table Tennis Club is rallying its members – including its former ace players– to share in its 60th anniversary celebration this year. Stephanian, which was founded in 1950 by the Pastor, Andrews and Meyer families in Loader Street, Cape Town, intends honouring its stalwart administrators and players in recognition of their commitment, during its diamond anniversary year. Stephanian regrouped at the home of stalwart member, Pedro Meyer, in Pinati Estate, Lansdowne after the Group Areas Act forced residents in the Loader Steet area to move elsewhere during the 1970s. The club’s top players include Lola Jooste (WP and SA singles champion) and Pedro Meyer (SA champion for several years), as well as the younger Grizelda Ruiters. Lorenzo Santamaria and Shaun Jones went on to dominate provincial and national competitions. Among the club’s rising stars are Mikail Meyer and Isgaak Jassiem – currently representing South Africa at the World Youth Junior
Championship and African Youth Championship at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town from 1 – 10 April. Stephanian currently uses the Blomvlei community centre in Hanover Park and the Belthorn community centre for competitions and practices. The highlights of the anniversary celebration will be the Stephanian masters championship at the Wittebome Civic Centre from Sunday 1 until Friday 6 May. The anniversary ball will be held on Saturday 7 May at the same venue. The deadline for masters entries is on Monday 25 April. Entries may be faxed to (021) 433-2589 or emailed to stephanianttc@yahoo.com. The admission charge is R60 for the anniversary dance. Call Clement Meyer on 082 707 6891, Anna Marie Meyer on 078 803 3228 or Pedro Meyer on (021) 692-2556 for further details.
ACHIEVERS: Stephanian youth play ers, Isgaak Jassiem (front) and Mikhail Meyer, are representing SA at interna tional level. Photo Supplied
CHAMPS AGAIN: Mobile Nashua Cape Cobras coach Richard Pybus (left) and cap tain Justin Kemp received the 2010/2011 SuperSport Series champions’ trophy at the presentation ceremony at Newlands on Sunday. The Cobras ensured they’ll retain the title when they defeated the Titans by sevenwickets at Paarl on Saturday. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
FOOT LOOSE: Norway Parks AFC’s Denzil Johnson (right) battles Mickey Smith of Kensing ton AFC during Kensington’s 10 win in an under11 round robin at the Kensington AFC junior tournament at the weekend. Old Mutual Academy recorded a cup double by beating Lucky Stars AFC’s under11s and under15s, 31 and 10 respectively in the finals. Photo: Rashied Isaacs
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Premier Cup vibe engrosses soccer BRIAN GAFFNEY
THE Metropolitan Premier Cup for under-19s reached new heights when some of the who’s who in South African football rendered impetus to the launch of the 23rd cup championship at Cape Town Stadium. Two much-revered VIP guests at the launch were the legendary Dutch coach Foppe de Haan – now at the helm of Ajax Cape Town FC – and former Bafana Bafana star Sibusiso Zuma. De Haan was the keynote speaker, while Zuma – currently spearheading the Vasco da Gama FC attack in the Premier Soccer League – was honoured as the first tournament ambassador. The Premier Cup championship – that carries R30 000 in prize money for the winners – will take place at Erica Park in Belhar from Wednesday 20 until Monday 25 April (Easter Monday). De Haan said he regarded the Premier Cup championship as being on par with the major youth championships in Europe. “When I watched the youth cup matches for the first time last year I was impressed by the football passion that prevailed, as well as the top-class organisation of the event.” De Haan, who ironically announced his retirement from top-level coaching a day after the launch on Tuesday 29 March, urged
young footballers to “live their dreams” and stressed that intense dedication and discipline should not be compromised if players want to play international soccer. The Ajax coach will return to Holland in May to spend time with his family. Zuma said that it was an honour for him to be named as the ambassador of a tournament with such a proud history of being a springboard for several of South Africa’s finest footballers. Bafana Bafana players like Benni McCarthy, Muneeb Josephs, Steven Pienaar, Thulani Serero and Matthew Booth, among others, have progressed through the Premier Cup ranks to international level. “We need to pass on our knowledge and experiences to the current crop of players so that they too can succeed in life and become the legends of tomorrow,” said Zuma, who has accepted a lucrative transfer from Vasco to SuperSport United FC at the end of this season. Zuma’s tasks will include mentoring the youth footballers on the life skills programmes at Belhar. Ajax Cape Town FC, Santos FC, Vasco Da Gama FC, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Moroka Swallows, Bloemfontein Celtic, Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United were among the seeded teams in the draw. The Cape Town-based clubs have in recent years been overshadowed by their rivals from the north, with SuperSport United
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(2010), Sundowns (2009), Bright Stars (2007) and Harmony Academy (2006) making their presence felt. Ajax Cape Town – with Thulani Serero and Sameehg Doutie playing prominent roles won the – cup in 2008 and 2005, while Santos triumphed in 2005. This year marks the biggest African contingent since the tournament’s inception, with clubs from Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia and Botswana confirming their entries. The South Nottingham College from England will be the other foreign team taking part in the 32-club championship. GROUPS Group A: SuperSport United, University of Pretoria (TUKS), Salt River-Blackpool and Mr Price Parkhurst Academy. Group B: Bay Hill Utd, Star of Africa Academy, Sydenham Cavaliers and Cape Town Academy. Group C: Vasco Da Gama, Young Warriors (Zimbabwe), ASD Cape Town and Hanover Park. Group D: Ajax Cape Town FC, Komesho FC (Namibia), City Lovers and Milano United. Group E: Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Dipetsana (Botswana), Origan Spurs and Belhar Spurs. Group F: Santos FC, Bahlabani FC (Lesotho), Morgenster United and Riverside Rangers.
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PRAISE: Foppe de Haan lauds the Metropoli tan Premier Cup initiative. Group G: Kaizer Chiefs FC, Baltic Rangers, Old Mutual Academy and Robinvale Spurs. Group H: Moroka Swallows, Bloemfontein Celtic, Swallows (Port Elizabeth) and South Nottingham College (England).
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