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Old Biscuit Mill traffic ‘horror’ TAURIQ HASSEN
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ITH the Old Biscuit Mill growing in popularity and attracting larger crowds at the weekend, frustration is also mounting among locals and authorities over increasing traffic volumes. Local ward councillor, Bernadette le Roux has called on the City of Cape Town’s traffic authorities to find an answer to problems relating to a lack of parking space and general poor traffic flow during its hours of operation. The Old Biscuit Mill, situated in Albert Road, was launched in 2006 and remains a popular attraction offering activities such as night markets, office facilities, farm stalls, cafés, and hosts festivals and productions, according to the website. But the bustle also causes backedup traffic jams, double parking and a poor traffic flow up to the Salt River Circle, say frustrated residents. Some maintain that the area becomes “horrendous” thanks to increased traffic, particularly on a Saturday morning. Patrick Williams, a Woodstock resident says traffic flow at weekends is “hectic”. “Since the opening of that Biscuit Mill, the traffic problems seem to be getting worse every weekend, and it’s people from outside the area coming here and causing all sorts of traffic problems,” says Williams. He says the Salt River Circle has become “horrendous” at the weekend, with motorists having to wait for long periods of time just to enter the circle. “There is so much traffic using the circle that people don’t have a chance to move into it and drive off,
because there is so much activity outside that Biscuit Mill,” says Williams. Sharief Koetzen, another resident, says the large number of cars using Albert Road forces traffic into residential areas. “I already attempted to report the matter to traffic and they made it clear that motorists should not be using the (residential roads) as a shortcut and should remain on the main roads,” says Koetzen. He says he lodged a complaint last year, after his car was damaged in Greatmore Street by a driver who drove off without stopping at a stop street. Many of the people using the area on weekends “do not live in the area. It’s becoming quite sickening now, because these people park anywhere they want to. They drive any way they want to and they are arrogant when you approach them,” says Koetzen. Le Roux was aware of the traffic concerns and called for serious action. “Traffic services needs to come up with a solution to this problem,” she says. “We cannot hide the fact that the Biscuit Mill is fast becoming a popular destination on the weekend, but the traffic problem needs to be attended to,” she tells People’s Post. Le Roux could not confirm whether a traffic impact assessment had been done when the Biscuit Mill was introduced, but added: “We cannot go and shut down the place because of traffic concerns, but the matter will have to be looked into”. DA PR Councillor, Paddy Chapple, was also aware of the problems surrounding the facility and suggested two areas that could be looked at as potential alternative parking areas for patrons. One area
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is the Salt River Market, “which needs a clean-up before it can be considered, ” he says, with a second site underneath the Salt River Station bridge. People’s Post reported on the incorrect usage of Essex Street in Woodstock by motorists on three separate occasions (“Lack of signs blamed for crash”, 27 April 2010; “Death trap worry persists”, 23 November 2010, and most recently, “Problems continue at busy intersection”, 5 April). In all three instances motorists were blatantly ignoring the signs indicating one-way traffic in residential parts of Woodstock. These incidents were attributed to an increase in traffic volumes in the area on a Saturday, during the hours of the Biscuit Mill was operational. Teun Baartman, former chairperson for the Upper Woodstock Resi-
dents’ Association (UWRA) and chairperson of the Woodstock Community Police Forum, says traffic concerns about the Old Biscuit Mill were raised years ago. “It is a nuisance and this is exactly what we feared would happen in the area when the Biscuit Mill was announced,” says Baartman. He said departments such as the Cit’s traffic services and Metro Police should be contacted in this regard, and not the SAPS. “We do acknowledge that the traffic increases tremendously over the weekend in the area, which introduces several traffic concerns, but the SAPS face different problems,” says Baartman. He explains that when cars are parked and the drivers are at the Biscuit Mill, many of cars are broken into, which then calls for police intervention. In this regard, Baartman called
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on the businesses to provide adequate security for their patrons’ vehicles. “They should all stand together and ensure that their visitors are seen to when they visit their facility, so proper security and parking should be looked into,” says Baartman. Le Roux promised to “look into the matter” by requesting assistance from the City’s traffic services. People’s Post attempted to gain comment from Rabie Properties, the company managing the Old Biscuit Mill, but they could not provide comment by the time of going to print.
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Job opportunities available during the elections MELISSA LE ROUX
WITH the municipal elections around the corner, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has created 15 630 temporary voluntary employment opportunities for community members. This is in addition to other IEC positions, such as assistant project coordinators and area managers. The 15 630 temporary staff will man voting stations. The IEC is a publicly-funded, permanent body that was established in terms of the Electoral Commission Act of 1996. Its purpose is to promote and safeguard de-
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T LEAST two residents’ associations around the Cape Town Stadium say they will support a review of some of the restrictions preventing commercial activity in the area when there are no events at the venue. mocracy in South Africa. Provincial Electoral Officer, Reverend Courtney Sampson, says the IEC’s task is to put all structures and systems in place for a “free and fair election without showing prejudice or favour to any of the participating political parties”. The IEC’s job structure consists of permanent jobs as well as “expansion job structures” – temporary employment for people in the community during the election period. As each electoral project coordinator has an assistant, there are 40 posts for the assistant project coordinator position. There are also 387 posts for the area manager position. These positions are advertised in various publications as applicants would need to have a tertiary qualification. The posts are terminated one month after the election is over. Sampson said: “There are 1 570 voting stations, and during the registration process, three staff members are at each voting station and 10 are present on election day.” However, there are currently no more positions available at the IEC, as they have all been filled. According to Sampson, the IEC does not offer jobs. “The 15 630 positions that are available at the time of elections are voluntary positions, and they get compensated for the time spent working in aid of the elections,” he said. The IEC advertised the available positions and anyone interested could apply at the local offices in Athlone, Mitchell’s Plain, Strand, Constantia and Bellville. Training is provided by the IEC and began on Friday 1 April. It covered the operations involved during elections. Staff are taught to handle difficult situations, what their duties are and the legal aspects of the legislation. According to Sampson, political party officials or campaigners may not apply for a job at the IEC during election time. “Having someone who campaigns for a particular political party volunteering at a voting station on election day will put the IEC in a bad light, as they could try to persuade people to vote for that party. “There is a declaration that the volunteers at the voting station have to sign, saying that they are being truthful,” he says. Any of the volunteers found guilty of campaigning for a political party at any time during the election period, will be removed from their post and replaced immediately.
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their motor vehicles are in a roadworthy condition before proceeding on a long journey. The Gallows Hill Traffic Department in Somerset Road, Green Point will be open from 08:00 to 13:00 each working day from 11 to 21 April.
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The stadium is built on grounds declared a public open space, which restricts any commercialisation. The conditions are stipulated in the Record of Decision (ROD) issued in 2006 by then MEC for Environmental Affairs, Tasneem Essop. It is projected that ratepayers will have to cough up R44,6 million of the R56 million operating costs needed to run the stadium this year. But members of the Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (SFBRRA) and the Green Point Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (GPRRA) say they would support any efforts by the City to unlock the stadium’s economic possibilities, including lifting some of the restrictions. Brett Herron, the Mayoral Committee member for Community Services, says he welcomes the positive feedback from the two associations. “The site has always been controversial, but we were hoping for the support of the community,” he says. David Lazarus, of SFBRRA says: “Making the stadium financially viable must come first. The ratepayers are pay-
ing for it at the moment. We are not saying do a blanket lift of restrictions but look at each restriction on its merit.” Jocelin Kagan from GPRRA says: “The short-sightedness of those who were responsible for drafting this document (ROD) costs the City and ratepayers an extraordinary amount of money every month to keep the stadium going. “The City has the power to reformulate the ROD and as such, could speed its income-generating capabilities if they would move to focus on this document and process.” The Mouille Point Ratepayers’ Association (MPRPA), however, did not want to voice its support or disapproval for the zoning restrictions, opting instead to raise its concerns about the impact stadium events have on residents. Marco van Embden, the MPRPA chairperson, says: “The workings of the City and its endeavours to run the stadium at a break-even are not part of our discussions with them at this stage. “Our concerns are limited to the impact the various events would have on our owners and residents who live in Mouille Point, between Three Anchor Bay and The Water Club. “The shortage of parking in and around Mouille Point is an issue, especially now that the magnificent Urban Park is fully operational. We are in contact with the City in this regard as the lack of parking and excessive traffic in the area at peak visitor times does cause inconvenience to residents.”
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Farewell for station commander
Burglary suspects arrested TAURIQ HASSEN
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MOTIONS ran high and tears were held back when the station commander of the Woodstock Police Station faced his community for the very last time before being redeployed. Colonel Pierre van der Riel has been assigned to the Cape Town Police Cluster, where he will head up the visible policing department for the Cape Town Cluster, effective from yesterday. “I initially thought I would retire at this station, but when I found out I was needed in another area, I accepted the challenge and will really miss serving this community,” says Van der Riel. On Friday 8 April, members of the community flocked to the St Agnes Hall in Woodstock, where police members, Community Police Forum members, Woodstock Improvement District members and old members of the station all gathered to bid FULL SUPPORT: Elizabeth Phillips from the farewell to Van der Ri- Noah Old Age Homes in Woodstock (left) say el. ing thank you to Van der Riel. Van der Riel first started at the Woodstock Police on “This is a completely new chal13 October 2003, where he joined lenge for me and I am really lookthe station, after acting as the Sta- ing forward to working with evetion Commander for the Steen- rybody.” He says “no promises berg Police Station. will be made”, but he has made a “When I first arrived at the sta- “commitment” to serving the tion, I saw two police cars with Woodstock community. smashed windows, both damaged “I know what this job is all in Gympie Street, and I thought to about and I’m excited to start myself: ‘What are you getting working, because there is a dediyourself into?’” he laughed. cated bunch of officers working He says he regards the station’s here, which is always nice to officers as his “family”, which has have,” Ntsezo told the audience. proven to be the secret behind suc- Teun Baartman, chairperson of cessful crime fighting in the area. the Woodstock CPF, was sad to see “It was really a pleasure work- Van der Riel leave, but said he was ing with everybody at the station, equally excited to start working not forgetting the community and with the new commander. organisations as well, something “We had a very good relationthat I will treasure for a very long ship and his open door policy was time,” Van der Riel said. much appreciated by the commuTaking over the reins is Colonel nity. We cannot hide the fact that Dumezweni Malcom Ntsezo, who he will be missed,” says Baartalso served as the Station Com- man. Both officers, Van der Riel mander for the Gugulethu Police and Ntsezo, took up their new posiStation. tions yesterday (Monday 11 April) Ntsezo was delighted to be serv- with the paperwork to be officially ing in the area. signed later this week.
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NEW START: From left, the new station commander, Colonel Dumezweni Malcom Ntsezo, Teun Baartman, chairperson of the Woodstock Community Police Forum and the former sta tion commander, Colonel Pierre van der Riel.Photos: Tauriq Hassen
HONOURA BLE WEL COME: Members of the Wood stock Po lice salute as the out going sta tion com mander en ters the hall.
EXCITED: Moosa Sydow, chair person of the Walmer Estate Residents and Civic Associa tion.
FULL COMMAND: Ntsezo addressing the community he is currently serving.
LAST GOODBYE: Van Der Riel said his last goodbye to the Woodstock community.
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FOUR suspects were arrested after stealing a .38 Special revolver and computer monitor in Walmer Estate last week. The four suspects broke into a house in Princess Street at 04:00 on Sunday 4 April. Sergeant Hilton Malila, spokesperson for the Woodstock Police Station, says the suspects forced open the burglar bars of the home. “The officers then investigated the matter and gathered information on the possible whereabouts of the suspect,” says Malila. Police investigations then led to a house in Nelson Street, where all four suspects were believed to be found. All four suspects were arrested on the same night of the incident. Police recovered the stolen gun and later found the computer monitor at a night club in Victoria Road, Woodstock. “The arrest came after police swiftly acted on information given by the public regarding the whereabouts of the suspects,” Malila explained. The suspects all appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 6 April on charges of housebreaking, theft and possession of stolen property. . In another incident, a 26-year-old man was arrested for possession of tik at a club in Maitland. On Saturday 2 April, at around 11:30, officers were on vehicle patrol when he spotted a suspicious-looking man. According to Warrant Officer Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Maitland Police Station, the suspect noticed the police van and ran into the pub. “Officers then followed the suspect into the pub, where the suspect was cornered,” says Vukubi. The suspect had 10 packets of tik in his possession with a street value of R500. The man was arrested for possession of drugs and appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday 4 April. His next court appearance is 17 November for a formal bail application. . The Woodstock police are on the hunt for a man believed to have been involved in a robbery last month in Observatory. The incident occurred on Monday 21 March on the corners of Browning and Main Road, when three men robbed a woman of her personal belongings. It has been alleged that the three men pretended to pick up a large amount of money in front of the complainant at about 18:00. According to Malila, one of the men then informed the complainant that they should share the money that was picked up. “This is when two other suspects joined, pretending to be police officers dressed in civilian clothing,” says Malila. He added that the men informed the complainant that a robbery had taken place in the next road and that she needed to be searched. Minutes later, they then requested that all the complainant’s belongings be handed over. She was loaded in a private car and later dropped off in a nearby street. “The complainant was unharmed in this case and we were able to obtain a photo of one of the suspects,” says Malila. Anyone with information on the suspects and their whereabouts, is urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Reginald Abraham, on (021) 486-2863 at the Woodstock Police Station.
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Not all rangers will be armed TERESA FISCHER
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ONTRARY to earlier media reports, not all of the 50 additional rangers who will be deployed in the Table Mountain National Park will be armed. Instead, there will be a specifically-trained unit of armed rangers, with one armed ranger per patrol group. These officials will carry 9 mm handguns. It is envisaged that the first recruits will be in action within the next three months. On Wednesday 6 April, the chief executive officer of South African National Parks (SANParks), Dr David Mabunda, announced that rangers are to be armed. The park currently employs 43 rangers and 12 visitor safety officers, who cover the mountain range from Cape Point to Table Mountain. According to Mabunda, efforts will be made to increase the number of additional rangers by 50 over the next three years. There will also be more dogs used on the mountain. SANParks spokesperson, Wanaka Rusthoi, adds that at this stage numbers of armed rangers cannot be given for safety reasons. The specifics of where these rangers
will be deployed and in what circumstances they could use their weapons has not been finalised. Rusthoi says this is partly to maintain the element of surprise, but added that hot spots would certainly be targeted. A spate of mugging incidents, often at knifepoint, flared up in May last year. However, the latest announcement seems to have taken civilian stakeholders by surprise. In February Community Safety MEC, Albert Fritz, initiated the formation of a steering committee to tackle crime on the mountain. This aimed to coordinate park officials, police and groups such as the Table Mountain Safety Action Group and to facilitate consultation. The announcement that rangers would soon be armed followed, but it is understood that no mention of the plan was made at the last Safety Forum meeting. Asked to comment on this, Rusthoi says only: “The steering committee is working well together on all matters regarding visitor safety on the mountain, including search and rescue efforts. We look forward to working together to make the mountain safer for all visitors.” Asked if the decision was a re-
SAFETY FIRST: Areas managed by the TMNP will now be better policed to prevent further attacks on moun tain users. Photo: Mark Wessels
sult of the efforts of the steering committee, Melany Kühn, spokesperson for Fritz, said that the SANParks announcement was driven nationally and that it was the culmination of a process that
started “way before” the steering committee was formed. Kühn adds safety on Table Mountain is about involving the community as a whole to bolster existing law enforcement initiatives. According to Kühn, a prime example is that UCT, which borders the mountain on the Rhodes Memorial side, is currently looking at additional state-of-the-art cameras to include the mountain in its surveillance. Mabunda said the impact of crime over the years in parts of the TMNP had resulted in the decision. He adds that SANParks and its partners had to “act decisively”. But it is understood that promises of an armed response team were made two years ago but never materialised. Andre van Schalkwyk, of the Table Mountain Safety Action Group Watch, a group of hikers, mountain bikers and walkers, welcomes the development and says he is very happy with these new steps. “We believe the constant pressure all concerned mountain users and the media have applied over the past four years has contributed to these developments, es-
pecially the data and the statistics we made available recently.” Van Schalkwyk adds that the TMNP has a clear obligation to ensure people are secure within their parks and that not delivering on this mandate would not be in their interests. Noordhoek resident, Louis Liebenberg of CyberTracker, has previously submitted a proposal to the TMNP to train rangers to become trackers. He tracks and maps the paths and hiding places that criminals use on the CyberTracker software he developed, along with an American programmer. Liebenberg says: “The announcement is to be welcomed as the park currently has far too few rangers to make it safe. “The aggressive nature of the incidents makes it necessary for rangers to be armed.” He adds: “However, simply employing more rangers to do visible patrols will not be sufficient. Criminals often simply hide when they see patrols, and then attack visitors when the patrols have moved on.” Rangers need to be trained in tracking skills and stealth in order to catch criminals.”
Motivation through the lens of a camera
Tee off for mental illness
THE I Was Shot Foundation, a non-profit organisation providing photographic skills to former street children, has launched in Cape Town after two successful programmes in Johannesburg. The foundation aims to help motivate participants to channel their hardships through photography and use it as a creative outlet. According to Bernard Viljoen, the organisation’s executive director, the children involved will learn business and social skills from the programme. “We are excited to bring this inspiring project to Cape Town, as the children learn not only valuable photographic skills that create an income platform, but also interpersonal and social skills, independence and, most im-
THE Friends of Valkenberg Trust will be hosting their annual golf day on Thursday 14 April at Rondebosch Golf Course. This charity event is aimed at raising awareness of mental health, and raising the funds required to promote the dignity of people with mental illnesses who spend time at Valkenberg Hospital. Dr Despina Learmonth, psychologist and lecturer, will be telling golfers why sport is good for their mental health. The Sports Science Institute of South Africa will set up various stalls with their service providers (including massage therapists and biokineticists) to provide assistance and information for players on the day. Golfers are encouraged to enter a 4-ball at R1 600. (There is a pensioners’ discount on request).
portantly, gives them hope for an improved future,” said Viljoen. “We also harness photography as a tool for expression and an opportunity to nurture hidden talent among the youth. “Life’s moments, significant to a street child but perhaps forgotten to us, can remind us to appreciate the simple things by looking at our beautiful city through their eyes.” Equipped with a disposable camera and a brief to capture Cape Town’s culture, the participants will photograph key landmarks throughout the city for the next year. Delphine de Blic, an award-winning French director, will be documenting the process. The programme ends on Tuesday 8 September with an exhibition.
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The format is 4-Ball Alliance with two scores to count. Entry includes complimentary gift packs, prizes, drinks, braai and a boost to your mental health. In order to secure your place, please deposit payment into the Friends of Valkenberg Trust bank account. Reference your deposit as “golf” followed by your name. Please send a copy of your deposit by fax to 0866 102 414 or email events@friendsofvalkenberg.co.za The banking details are: Account Name: Friends of Valkenberg Trust, Account Number: 071270728, Account Type: Current, Bank Name: Standard Bank, Branch Name: Mowbray, Sort Code: 024 909. Contact Marsha van den Berg on (021) 447-2092 (mornings) or email events@friendsofvalkenberg.co.za to confirm your place.
Development planned THE City of Cape Town wants to improve access to economic opportunities close to the city centre by intensifying mixed land use in the Voortrekker Road corridor, the East City precinct and the Woodstock and Salt River areas. According to Alderman Brian Watkyns, chairperson of the City’s Planning and Environment Portfolio Committee (PEPCO), the challenge will be to protect the character and heritage of the areas in the Table Bay district as they contribute significantly to Cape Town’s unique identity. The Table Bay District incorporates the Cape Town CBD and much of the Atlantic Seaboard in the west, with its eastern boundary running along Settlers Way to Vanguard Drive and the N1 up to Wingfield. It includes areas such as Pinelands, Langa, Paarden Eiland and Salt River. The City’s long-term development vision for its eight planning districts is now open for a final round of public comment until Thursday 30 June.
Copies of the final draft of the Table Bay District Plan are available at all City libraries, subcouncil offices, district planning offices, as well as at www.capetown.gov.za/en/ sdf. “The plan consists of an Integrated Environmental Management Framework and Spatial Development Plan. These provide guidelines for the development of housing opportunities, industrial growth, infrastructure development and conservation,” says Watkyns. It specifically outlines urban upgrade opportunities that allow the central city to maintain its position where visitors and locals can live and work while also being able to visit natural areas and enjoy a quality public environment. Anyone with comments can post it to the Spatial Planning and Urban Design Department of the City of Cape Town, at PO Box 4511, Cape Town, 8000. It can also be faxed to (021) 425-6495 or emailed to futurecapetown@capetown.gov.za.
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Tuesday 12 April 2011 LOCAL FLAVOUR: Renowned cartoon ist Zapiro’s illustra tions grace the Big Five Development Programme, an inter active sixweek liter acy development programme devised by Helaine Robinson and reformatted by Mary Walsh. Robin son, of the Centre for Sport and Develop ment on Grove Ave nue in Claremont, says children start to learn to read and write within six weeks on the pro gramme, which ca ters for all ages, as well as children who have special needs or learning problems. The unique, user friendly Big Five Development Programme consists of nutrition, occupational therapy, memory development, art therapy and scholastic development covering literacy and nu meracy. Walsh reformatted The Big Five Development Programme into a modern, Western programme children, students and teachers from around the world can access. A British funder is subsidising 30 children and 30 students, teachers and NGOs who would like to do the programme. Contact Robinson on 073 280 3585 or email centresportdevelop ment@yahoo.com. Photo: Supplied
THE Prostate Cancer Support Action group will meet at 17:45 for 18:00 on Tuesday 19 April in the auditorium of the Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic, Burnham Road, Plumstead. Newly-diagnosed patients and their part-
Business breakfast THE next Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) meeting at Central Library will be on Thursday 21 April from 07:15 till 09:00. Denise Dookoo will be holding an information session on the Small Enterprise Development Agency and its support structures
Keeping our water clean PROFESSOR Eugene Cloete, the dean of science at the University of Stellenbosch, will give a free talk entitled “Innovation, the key to sustainable water supply and sanitation.”
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Exploring home births THERE will be a talk and short film for all those interested in home births, at the Erin Hall, Erin Road, Rondebosch, on Sunday 22 May from 14:00 to 16:00. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak to midwives or doulas. A doula is an assistant who provides support for a woman in labour by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirthpreparation classes. Ruth Ehrhardt, a qualified doula, said: “South Africa has one of the highest Caesarean rates in the world, with an average of 70% in private hospitals.” The guest speaker will be
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Angela Wakeford, a midwife and a short film on water birth will be shown. “Women often find that in a hospital environment their options and freedom to give birth as they wish are often limited through routine hospital protocol and intervention,” said Ehrhardt. Tickets cost R50 per person and R80 for two. Refreshments will be served. For details call Ruth on 078 557 9070 or email ruth@homebirth.org.za or Lana doulalana@vodamail.co.za or 073 514 9754 or visit the website www.homebirth.org.za.
THE Fine and Decorative Art Society of Cape Town will host a lecture by David Booth, an art collector and international specialist in Wedgwood china, at the Iziko Museum of South Africa in the Company’s Garden on Wednesday 20 April at 19:30. Tickets cost R30 for members and R40 for students. Call Jill on (021) 434-4579 or email info@fads-capetown.co.za.
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Things can be much worse than fracking TONY ROBINSON
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MAHATMA GANDHI’S grandson will present a public lecture at the Samaj Centre, Temple Road, Rylands on Saturday 16 April, at 18:30 for 19:00. Arun Gandhi will speak about “Gandhi’s legacy: from Phoenix Settlement to the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute”. The event has been organised by the 1860 Legacy Foundation, in conjunction with the Indian High Commission and the Cape Town Hindu Seva Samaj. A variety of Mahatma Gandhirelated collectables will be on display. If you have any items of interest which could be added to the exhibition, or for any inquiries, contact Ela Valji on 072 341 7543 or email elavalji@telkomsa.net.
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Problem building auctioned TAURIQ HASSEN
A PROBLEM building in Salt River’s Coleridge Road was boarded up and sold at auction last week. The double-storey vacant house on the corner of Coleridge Road and Tennyson Street was at the centre of debate when fires, prostitution, drug dealing and dumping plagued the site and residents neighbouring the property. It went under the hammer for half a million rand. People’s Post reported on the house on three separate occasions – “Burnt out”, 3 February 2009 highlighted several fires which broke out at the site; “Nest of filth: ‘Do something now’”, 1 June 2010 outlined similar concerns from residents; and “Problem house a burning issue in Salt River”, 8 March reported on another fire and the fact that other social problems surrounding the site were becoming worse.
BRICKED UP: The house where sev eral problems were causing con cerns for the Salt River community.
But on Wednesday 6 April, potential buyers attended an auction at the building. Abdul-Kader Khalfey, director for the Cape Master Auctioneers, confirmed that a bid of R500 000 was received at the auction, but the details of the owner could not be confirmed before the house is sold. According to Khalfey, there is currently outstanding monies which need to be paid on the house. “The bank needs to approve this bid before the house gets sold. Until then the new owner will not be announced,” says Khalfey. More than 60 people, comprising community members, businesses and potential buyers from outside the area, all attended the auction. “The auction was well attended and the house received much attention,” says Khalfey. Residents were delighted to see the building being closed off, but some were apprehensive about future plans from the new owners. Isgak Williams, a resident living further up the road from the building, was happy at the outcome. “This building has been causing us so many problems in the area and to shut it down really gives our area some hope.” He said residents would not want a repeat of the problems by the new owners. “There is no point in selling it to somebody who will just re-introduce all the concerns we have had with this building, so we as residents need to keep a close eye on this,” says Williams. Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, was excited at the outcome and was “glad to see
CLOSED: The house in Col eridge Road was auctioned off. Photos: Tauriq Hassen
(the building) being shut down”. “Finally all the problems we have been having with this place is over and we can sit back and relax,” she said. The woman has been reporting matters around the building for several years, involving police and also the mayor of Cape Town. “I contacted the officials of council regularly and I wanted something to be done about this building. Although it took a long time, it’s now finally solved,” says the resident. Ward Councillor Cedric Thomas was relieved to see the building finally being closed. “We did our duty and ensured that the building was closed up, but we are not interested in the auction,” says Thomas. He further explains that he ac-
knowledges that closing the building took some time, but due to the “private property” regulations, the City of Cape Town’s hands were tied. “With the new Problem Buildings Bylaw, we were able to just sort out the building and send the bill to the owner,” Thomas concludes. Khalfey adds that the new owners intention is to build a new home, which could potentially be rented out or sold in the future. “Nothing is to be confirmed at this stage, but we await the response from the bank,” Khalfey says. “The bidder seems like a good guy and we repeatedly informed him around the challenges he is faced with around this building, but he is genuine,” Khalfey concluded.
Calling all cyclists ALL cyclists in the Kensington and Maitland areas are invited to a fun ride on Saturdays and Sundays to Camps Bay, Big Bay or Stellenbosch, depending on the weather. They will follow the cycle route from Paarden Eiland into Camps Bay via the Waterfront, Mouille Point and Sea Point. The Big Bay route takes them via the cycle route to Big Bay. For the more serious riders, join them for a ride to Stellenbosch via Polka Draai. At their destination, they will stop for coffee at one of the local coffee shops. The meeting point will be in front of the Hidayatul Islam Mosque in 9th Street, Kensington from 06:30 onwards, departing at 07:00. For further information, contact Yusuf on 082 953 8524 or Aghmad on 082 562 3328. Remember that your bicycle must be in a roadworthy condition and helmets are strictly required.
DURING the first democratic election in South Africa in 1994, 19 726 610 people voted. – (www.electionresources.org.za)
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Choirs battle for Silver Fez TAURIQ HASSEN
COME this weekend, eight top Malay choir groups will be battling it out for the 2011 Silver Fez competition. The 72nd Silver Fez Grand Finale kicks off at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 April. The 29 teams belonging to the Cape Malay Choir Board will compete for the overall trophy, the best dressed choir, the grand march-past, exhibition march, mini float and highest points award. Some of the teams participating include the Young Men and Shoprite Jonge Studente from Mitchell’s Plain, Ottomans from Sherwood Park, Young Zinnias from Bridgetown, Sterlitzia from Kensington and Modern Boys from Ottery. Board president, Shafiek April, was both proud and excited, saying: “This is really going to be something spectacular for the public to see.” The Silver Fez trophy was
Learn how to tender HAEDON’S Training Academy, in association with the South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum (SABEF), will host a workshop titled “Introduction to Tendering” on Thursday 21 April at the Grassy Park Library from 09:00 to 10:30. Subjects include: what ten-
donated by Die Burger in 1940, which saw the Young Lions from Manenberg being honoured with the first win. Thereafter, the Boarding Boys dominated proceedings, walking away as 11-time winners of the Silver Fez. “This is the most sought-after trophy in the Malay choirs and the teams will be going full steam ahead in their mission to be crowned champions,” says April. The event kicks off at 15:00, with the gates opening at 13:30. Adults pay R30, children R15 and tickets for the reserved area costs R40. There will also be CDs, DVDs, top eight Nederlandsliedere collections and Nederlands books on sale. “The public should know there will be strict security not allowing liquor or firearms inside the stadium,” he says. For more information phone (021) 692-1450 or 072 369 3387 or fax (021) 691-7860.
dering means, positive changes in government procurement, what preferential procurement means and BBBEE. The topic “Business opportunities with provincial government, local government and the private sector” will also be covered. The cost is R50. Phone John Prinsloo on 082 958 7865 or email tenderspecialist@gmail.com.
Tuesday 12 April 2011
An alternative for moms VERNA VAN DIEMEN
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ESPERATE mothers are being urged to drop their unwanted babies in baby boxes in an effort to halt baby dumping and infanticides in Cape Town. Many of the 500 babies who were dumped last year survived their ordeal. Now Baby Safe, an NGO based in Noordhoek to counter infanticide and baby dumping through providing alternatives to desperate mothers, has launched a campaign to highlight the problem, and to promote the use of a baby safe, in which women can anonymously drop off their babies to be found and cared for. The Department of Social Development has expressed concern that the campaign may encourage mothers to dump their children. Social Development spokesperson, Stephen Otter, said: “It’s an awkward situation. We don’t want someone’s baby to end up in the drain or in a garbage bag, but still it is not the ideal situation.” Otter said the matter should be tackled while the mother is pregnant.
“We encourage young women to seek help at the beginning of their pregnancy. “Our department is equipped with people who can help pregnant women make the right decisions,” he said. The drop-off point is usually hidden from view, shielded by trees and away from security cameras. The baby is put on a tray that slides through a hole in the wall and is gently lowered into a heated cot. An alarm bell alerts social workers and the baby is collected within three minutes. They have three drop-off points, which includes the King of Kings church opposite Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek, Jeffrey’s Bay and Somerset West. Three baby safes are also on order for Potchefstroom, Pietermaritzburg and Lesotho. To date two babies have been placed in the safes, prompting the organisation to expand their marketing strategy to raise awareness of the safes in local townships through posters, fliers, community meetings and radio interviews. Elmien Durieux from Baby Safe
says, “Our team of social workers is immediately notified by voice call when a baby is left in the safe and a safety backup system confirms that the infant has been fetched.” The organisation counselled more than 238 women and children during 2010. Durieux says the organisation is embarking on a vigorous awareness campaign so that more lives can be saved. Otter says he understands why women dump their babies, as they are often judged by social workers, nurses and support staff. “There are many reasons, such as massive social issues. “I know that in communities like Masiphumelele there is a stigma attached when a woman falls pregnant from a man from a different African country. “Poverty and rape are some of the other reasons,” he said. Other organisations and churches are also invited to apply for the six extra baby safes, which Baby Safe has just bought. For further details call Babysafe on 072 116 5403.
Win with People’s Post and Decorex DECOREX comes to Cape Town from Friday 29 April until Monday 2 May. Themed “Beauty and the Basics”, Decorex Cape Town expresses the city’s creative energy with its back-tobasics approach, topped with goodhumoured décor and a touch of fantasy. Workshops, special trend reporting and trend-forward concept stands will add diversity and interactivity to the interior design show.
“High tea with the Royals” is an initiative echoing the new romantic trend, and with the expo opening on the day of the royal wedding, show visitors can watch the wedding coverage in style, nibbling on sweet treats. Decorex Cape Town takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and doors open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Entrance is R60, with pensioners and scholars paying
R50 per ticket and children under five, only R5. For more information visit www.decorex.co.za, or find us on Facebook, Decorex SA, or follow @decorexSA on twitter. . Ten lucky readers can win double tickets. To enter the lucky draw, SMS “Decorex” to 34586 by noon on Wedenesday 13 April. SMSes cost R2 each; winners will be phoned.
Cool cats on show THE Big Cat Club Cat Show will be held at Cape Town High School on Saturday 16 April from 10:00 to 15:00pm. Over 100 felines, including many pedigreed cats and kittens, as well as domestic cats, have been entered and will compete for various awards. The Emma Animal Rescue Society (Tears) will have beautiful rescued cats on exhibition available for adoption. There is an adoption fee of R450, which includes vaccination, deworming, flea and tick control, sterilisation and micro-chipping. All cats have been tested for Aids and leukaemia. Entrance is R10 for adults and R5 for children. For further information call Marilyn Hoole on 083 651 6343.
Therapy for the soul A THERAPEUTIC women’s group aimed at enabling and encouraging abused women to start taking ownership of their lives, will be meeting in Observatory. The group will meet for eight weeks and will provide a safe space for women, support, encouragement, enhanced self-esteem and some very basic tools in dealing with relevant life issues. The programme is run by Ielhaam Petersen, a counsellor who
wants to make the group accessible to underprivileged women who do not have the resources to access therapy, but desperately need it. The meeting will take place on a Thursday at the Observatory community centre from 19:00 until 20:00. Every session costs R25. She will only be working with 12 women so she can give all of them individual attention. For more information and further details about the group contact Petersen on 083 960 7994.
Club talk will dig deep THE Western Cape Branch of the South African Archaeological Society is holding its next meeting on Tuesday 19 April at 18:00 at the SA Astronomical Observatory auditorium. The speaker is Andrew Kandel, who will talk on: “Palaeolithic Settlement Patterns in the Caucasus: New Research in Armenia”. This talk will provide an overview of the ongoing research and
present results from a new archaeological research project in southern Armenia. The project has yielded some evidence of the first Upper Palaeolithic occupation in that area. The cost is R10 for non-members. For information and further details contact Connie Feast on (021) 689-5921.
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Tuesday 12 April 2011
Cry, beloved country WHILE most South Africans live in abject poverty, public officials such as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Sicelo Shiceka seem to have been living like a millionaire – if the findings of a Sunday Times report are true. No expense was allegedly spared by Shiceka who – according to documents in the newspaper’s possession – has spent more than R2.5 million on first-class flights and accommodation since 2008. The article states that Shiceka spent R640 000 in one year for him and staff to stay at the One & Only, of which R280 000 was spent on Shiceka alone – by his own admission. Furthermore, it is reported that Shiceka embarked on a first-class flight for him and his personal assistant, rounded off with a stay in a five-star hotel to visit his girlfriend in prison in Switzerland, at a cost of R335 000. The visit to the prison, in a chauffeur-driven limo, cost R32 000. If true, Shiceka’s lifestyle smacks of “blatant abuse of taxpayers’ money”. His alleged wasteful expenditure has attracted widespread condemnation. Shiceka is not the only South African public official whose lavish lifestyle is under scrutiny. In a country that can ill afford to blow millions of rands, ANC youth league leader Julius Malema cost taxpayers more than R886 000 for police bodyguards from October 2009 to October 2010. Malema did not hold any public office to justify having two bodyguards. He was just an ordinary citizen, like the millions of other ordinary South Africans who fork out millions to keep themselves safe. But the buck doesn’t stop there. Flying in the face of a country lacking housing, health and basic services, is Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s decision to lease two new aircraft for transporting VIPs, at a staggering R800 million. When South Africans voted a democratic government into power 17 years ago, they voted for democracy, and a better life for all. A better life is being had, but only by a privileged minority.
MINISTER of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Sicelo Shiceka has come under fire for leading a lavish lifestyle at taxpayers’ expense, following
a Sunday Times report into the R2,5 million in state money he has allegedly spent on luxury hotels, limousines and overseas trips since 2008. In a country whose
public representatives are often caught out enjoying too much of the good life, his particular blend of lavishness has a bit of a Hollywood ring to it.
Let the people now decide
Upgrade? What upgrade? CONCERNING the R5 million apparently spent on upgrades to Hartleyvale Stadium, I must admit I’m stunned to hear there even was one. I would imagine making a 1 000-seat stadium structurally sound would involve the appearance of a formidable work force over a period of time. Considering I live virtually across the street from the stadium, there has never been a time when equipment, trucks, materials or crews of that nature have ever been seen there. I do remember some guys hanging off a ladder on one of the outer walls with a bucket of poly-filla around the time the so-called upgrades took place though. Considering that they’re saying they also upgraded the
showers and fixed up the dressing rooms, I would imagine I’m going to see gold faucets, silver drainage grills and engraved sports lockers for that R5 million. Maybe if they used more money making the outer stadium look more inviting and less like a derelict, dilapidated and disused (but sound) structure, they would have more than 12 people actually sitting in it in a year. Enough of this patch, paste and paint business – that’s simply not good enough. Either knock it down or restore it to its original former glory of broekie-lace Victorian. This 100-year-old lady deserves better than to be treated with such endless disregard. CRAIG HARRISON Observatory
Dog owners, stay out of trim park THE trim park area at Queenspark recreational area is filthy with dog mess. The signage at the entrance gate appeals to users to keep the park clean. However, the sign is very small and therefore obscure. Of what use is the trim park to users if it is laden with dog filth? Exercise is associated with a clean environment and clean air. May I appeal to dog owners to stay out
of the trim park area and where they walk their dogs, to pick up their dog mess? Bins are available for this specific purpose. It is highly unacceptable to leave the dog mess for other people’s discontent. Children, scholars and sports people are also users of the facility. So why does this problem persist? FAKIER JESSA Woodstock
I WISH to heartily endorse the glowing tributes paid by Howard Smith and Teun Baartman to Ward 57 Councillor Cedric Thomas, who the DA City leadership has decided to dump as a ward candidate despite his sterling record. As a member of Ward 57’s Forum since its inception in October 2007 and a member of the Woodstock Community Police Forum for a number of years, I can personally attest to Councillor Thomas’s personal commitment to addressing the historically marginalised sections of community, whose needs are the greatest. Unfortunately, despite Councillor Thomas’ best personal efforts to address the housing needs of residents, he was severely constrained in effectively doing so by his party’s traditional hegemonic, pro-big business lobby, which has always set the City of Cape Town’s developmental agenda at the expense of the majority of its residents. I strongly suspect that the DA-aligned property developers have privately voiced their disquiet at Councillor Thomas’s lack of enthusiasm for their socially-exclusive projects which have unfortunately proliferated during the DA’s ‘urban renewal” of historic Woodstock. Ward 57 voters are now free to register their deep displeasure at the 18 May local government polls by casting their valuable vote for a party whose candidate they can trust to represent their best interests in a newly-elected City of Cape Town council. I personally would vote for a candidate with a tried and tested track record as a community activist, rather than a career politician with no discernable track record at local community level. JOHN BROWN Woodstock
LETTERS
Tuesday 12 April 2011
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How to cast a special vote HOW can I vote if I won’t be in South Africa on 18 May?
Let’s stand together BELIEVE it or not, ever since the Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution in 1995, during the Abacha regime, and the suspicion of Shell’s collusion, I have not filled up with Shell petrol. A small soap box upon which I stand, I know. Shell is again in the controversial limelight. This time it is in our backyard, and something in addition to petitions is needed. They wish to rape our land. They need to be kicked where it hurts... Do not buy Shell products! I urge all those who are already incensed by Shell’s intentions, after you have signed your petitions, toyi-toyed outside Shell House, and waved your banners, to join me in this crusade. Very little effort is required – just buy your petrol/diesel/oil etc from someone else! JOHN RAYNER Bergvliet
KAREN FLETCHER Green Point THE IEC RESPONDS: The reader can apply for a special vote which allows a registered voter who can’t vote at their voting station on election day to apply to vote on a predetermined day before election day. You can apply if you: . Are a registered voter in South Africa. . Have a green bar-coded ID book or a valid temporary ID certificate (apply at a Home Affairs office). . Appear on the Voters’ Roll; and . Can’t travel to your voting station because you’re physically infirm or disabled; or . Can’t vote at your voting station on election day. To make sure that you’re registered and to find out where you are registered: . Go to Am I registered? on the IEC’s website and enter your ID number, or SMS your ID number to 32810.
. Call our call centre on 0800 11 8000; or . Go to your Municipal Electoral Office. The Voters’ Roll is now closed for the 2011 Municipal Elections, so if you’re not already registered, you won’t be able to vote in these elections. How do you apply for a special vote? 1. Download and complete MEC 35 (Appendix 25), the application for special vote (Word version – 71 KB/PDF version – 34.9 KB). 2. From 15 April to 3 May, submit the application form in person (or via a proxy if you’re unable to travel) during office hours at the Municipal Electoral Office responsible for the voting district in which you’re registered. Important: You can’t email or fax your application form to us – it must be hand-delivered to your Municipal Electoral Office. 3. Staff will record the details of your application on our system and give you a system-generated receipt that indicates whether you qualify for a special vote. Please keep this receipt as proof of your application outcome.
Do your bit to combat unemployment of the solution. I have long needed paint work done on my home and a friend recommended I use Men on the Side of the Road (MSR). MSR is an employment project which screens skilled labourers and facilitates the placement of those who have proven to be competent and trustworthy over a period of time. The guys were great! The job was well done, they were neat and efficient and it cost me a fraction of what a contractor would have charged me. There are many examples like this. We all think recycling is a good idea, but how many of us actually do it? We all lament our
country’s dire unemployment figures, but what are any of us doing about it? For my part I have provided employment for seven men for several days. I have helped seven families who really need it. South Africans have always been solutions-oriented people. Let’s not wait for government and industry to sort out unemployment, by supporting projects like MSR, each one of us can be part of the solution to unemployment. Visit www.MSR.org.za for more information. ANNETTE DAVIS Rondebosch
. R5 million was spent on Hartleyvale stadium and it still looks the mess it always has! The stadium part is not even used, tear it down! . Before there was a democracy in SA, service delivery with no councillors appointed, things were excellent, but now it is not. Surely there is a better way to spend the money used for their annual salary of R108 million? For your information - I know how! Niefie van die Kaap . We’ve got to do something about arrogant staff at rent offices. Any ideas?Mrs P. . We need security officers on the trains – not on the platforms at the stations. The criminals walk from carriage to carriage while the train is moving, looking for an easy target to rob or attack. Please place a security officer or two on each train to minimise these attacks. . How come retail stores and major supermarkets are still not giving customers the five cents at the check-outs after the rounding on the till print out shows this is owed to them? This is theft and must be dealt with urgently. A. Albertyn . In reply to the issue around the Pick n Pay Smart Card: for every R100 you spend you will get R1, which means you get R10 for every R1 000. Either you donate your money to an organisation, or it can be accumulated until you decide to spend it. Regular Pick n Pay shopper
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DEPUTY Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said that joblessness is the single biggest challenge for South Africa and despite the economy having recovered from the recession, employment is still below pre-crisis levels. Sometimes, in the midst of such massive challenges, we ordinary South Africans feel powerless. We hope that government and industry will sort it out. After all, I don’t own my own company or have millions at my disposal, so what can I possibly do to make a difference? In fact there is plenty that I can do and recently I had the opportunity to be a part
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Classic jam with top artists TWO of South Africa’s foremost classical guitarists, James Grace and Jonathan Crossley, are giving music lovers the duel of the decade: an innovative feast of modern and classic works by Bach, Tarrega, Albeniz, Myers, Abdullah Ibrahim and more. The concert will take place at the Baxter Concert Hall on Saturday, 16 April at 20:00. James Grace is one of one South Africa’s leading concert artists, appearing with symphony orchestras and in recital. He studied at the Royal College of Music, taught guitar in Qatar, and then returned to South Africa, where he was appointed head of Classical Guitar Studies at the University of Cape Town. Grace recently released his fifth solo album, “World Café”, and is in the final stages of setting up the Stringwise Young Artist’s Trust, which will assist young artists from across the country to produce their own albums, as well as offer bursaries for overseas
study. Jonathan Crossley, who began his career on the classical guitar, has shifted his focus more towards jazz performance, and appeared on stage with international and local stars. As a composer, he has found his outlet through The Jonathan Crossley Electric Band, with which he has appeared more than 45 times across Europe over the past three years, most notably at festivals in Spain, Slovakia, Turkey and ongoing tours in the Czech Republic. Crossley will be giving master classes for the public on Friday 15 April at 14:00 at UCT. For more information, email info@jonathancrossley.co.za or info@jamesgrace.co.za. The Concert Series recital starts at 20:00 and tickets can be booked in advance from Computicket at R125. Student and senior citizen discounts can be purchased at the door on the night of the concert.
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Drama, jealousy at the theatre “LOVBORG’S WOMEN” is the final production in the summer season at The Intimate Theatre, and will run from Saturday 14 to Saturday 21 May. Presented by The Mechanicals, the cast includes Adrian Collins, Mikkie-Dene le Roux, Andrew Laubscher and Kate Liquorish. Directed by Christopher Weare, “Lovborg’s Women” is a comedy spoofing the naturalistic and realistic dramas of Jorgen Lovborg (after Anton Chekhov and Ibsen). Hens, geese, earmuffs and geraniums are all part of this tapestry of lust, drama and jealousy as an embittered Lovborg considers three influential women. A number of established physical forms are explored; for example the work of Steven Berkoff, DV8 Physical Theatre and the late Marlene Blom. For bookings phone (021) 480-7128 or email luke.ellenbogen@uct.ac.za Advanced booking is advised as seats are limited.
This arts focus school will be sending its music pupils to an international gathering for the first time. The youngsters will perform only South African music. Their journey to Beijing in July is historical, says music director Ronel Nagfaal. “We are proud and eager to represent Athlone and South Africa at this global assembly, where youth musicians will present musical traditions from their countries. “This contact and exchange is a unique cultural experience, a tremendous opportunity for the musical and personal growth of our youth, and their grooming as leaders in music and in their communi-
ties.” The other Cape Town schools sending bands to the eight-day festival are Heathfield, Bergvliet and Wynberg Girls’ High. Appearing at the Artscape Theatre Centre will be vocal star Gloria Bosman, pianist George Werner, bassist Norman Sauls, drummer Frank Paco, guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, troubadour Errol Dyers and promising jazz vocalist Lee-Ann Fortuin. Now in their 11th year, The Little Giants, directed by Werner, and the Alexander Sinton Jazz Band will be the youth jazz groups in attendance. Both groups will participate in this year’s Grahamstown National Youth Jazz Festival. The concert starts at 20:00 in Artscape’s Opera House. Tickets are available at Computicket and cost R100 for adults and R50 for pensioners and children under 18. For more information call 083 390 4529.
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Jazz to break the silence brary will host the John Pama Primary School Brass Band, which is part of the Amy Biehl Foundation’s after-school initiative. Also on the bill is Momentum, which features Ted Faulkner, and Allen van der Merwe. As part of the library’s community involvement plan, they will be running a drive to collect old musical instruments on behalf of the Amy Biehl Foundation as the organisation can currently accommodate only 15 learners per teaching session. Central Library is situated in the Drill Hall at the corner of Darling and Parade streets in Cape Town. Contact the library on (021) 467-1560.
Come out to quality concert THE Songmakers’ Guild will have their next concert on Sunday 17 April at the Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School in Palmyra Road, Newlands. Borrowed Plumes with Magdalene Minnaar (soprano), Christopher Vale (baritone), Albie van Schalkwyk (piano) and songs by Maurice Ravel, Richard
Playing among the stars SOUTH AFRICAN jazz stars will gather at the Artscape Theatre Centre on Friday 15 April in support of the Alexander Sinton High School jazz band’s pending trip to the Tutti World Youth Music Festival in China.
HAT TRICK: Andrew Laubscher is one of the cast members of “Lovborg’s Women” in May. Photo: Supplied
THE Central Library will change its tune from 19 until 21 April when free live jazz performances by fresh young talent will replace the usual silence. On Tuesday 19 April, from 13:00 to 14:00, join The Tribe of Benjamin Jazz Quartet, which features Benjamin Jephta, Marlon Witbooi, Keenan Ahrends, Zeke le Grange and special guest vocalist, Sandile Gotsana. On Wednesday 20 April, from 16:30 till 17:30, visitors will be treated to the smooth sounds of Afternoon Standards, with Ryan Andrew Peters on vocals and Keenan Adamson on guitar. On 21 April from 15:15 till 17:00, the li-
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THE Cape Town Festival (CTF) will be presenting the acclaimed musical “Silence of the Music” at the Baxter Theatre from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 30 April. Opening night is Saturday 16 April at 20:00. Shows will take place on Mondays to Saturdays from 20:00 till 22:00, except Friday 22 April (Good Friday). Produced by Desert Rose Music, “Silence of the Music” combines leading world music composer and director, Lynne Holmes-Ganief and renowned theatre director, Basil Appollis. It tells the story of an intercultural couple whose love for each other was spurned in 2010 by their families, friends and broader society. The original musical score, composed by Holmes-Ganief, reflects the rich diversity of South Africa’s melting pot of cultural influences, combining classical, Middle Eastern, Asian and African musical elements into contemporary, melodic, world music arrangements.
Join the concert THE Musicanti Chamber Orchestra, directed by Erika Naumann, will perform a concert at the St Martini Church at the top of Long Street on Sunday 17 April starting at 18:00. The programme includes Stabat Mater,
In January this year the CTF adopted “Silence of the Music” as one of its major cultural arts projects for 2011. Tickets are R120 each and can be bought through Computicket, online at www.computicket.co.za or its call centre on 083 915 8000. Tickets can also be bought from any Shoprite or Checkers branch. For corporate bookings, charities and special block bookings at discounted prices contact Sharon Alexander on (021) 680-3962 or email sharon.alexander@uct.ac.za or Shelagh Blomkamp on 083 205 0935 or email silence@desertrosemusic.co.za. . “Silence of the Music” forms part of the CTF’s year-long programme of events, which also includes a 1CMC discussion; community youth workshop programmes; a senior citizens’ day; a leadership forum; a multimedia exhibition and community festivals. For more information, visit www.capetownfestival.co.za or email info@capetownfestival.co.za. by Pergolesi, with soloists Jessica Wells, soprano, and Caren Van Heerden, alto, and Horn Concerto no. 4 by Mozart, soloist Peter Amon, horn. Tickets are sold at the door at R50 for adults. Students pay R20 and scholars can attend for free. For further information, phone (021) 790-5310.
College students take centre stage THE Students Quarterly Concert takes place at the Baxter Concert Hall on Tuesday 19 April, starting at 20:15. The concert is arranged by Franklin Larey and Dizu Plaatjies, and features a selection of the performance students at the South Afri-
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HE reaction of the DHL Stormers team, who suffered their first defeat of the season at the weekend, will dictate the team’s run for the rest of the Super Rugby competition. And head coach Allister Coetzee hopes his troops will take the loss in their stride, get up and learn from the mistakes made against the Australian outfit at Newlands on Saturday. “This is a long and tough competition, and it is crucial that the guys pitch with their A-game at each match,” Coetzee said. “We need to take this loss on the chin and stand up to produce better performances.” Unforced errors and ill-discipline marred the Stormers’ game plan in the 19-6 defeat to the men from Brisbane saw. The Reds, who dominated the lacklustre Cape side in all aspects of the game, were simply the better side on the day – Coetzee is the first to admit this. “We were not at our best; tactically the Reds were much better and their physical intensity was much higher – all credit to the Reds,” he said. A territorial game, keeping the Stormers in their own half for most of the match, saw
TELLING TALE: Unforced errors marred the game of the DHL Stormers in their 196 defeat to the Queensland Reds at Newlands on Saturday. Here eighthman Duane Vermeulen loses the ball in a tackle by Reds front rower, James Slipper. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images the likes of Quade Cooper and Will Genia using tactical kicks to put pressure on the men in navy blue. Stints in the sin bin for
GET AWAY: Wynberg Boys’ High (WBHS) wing Rushdie Salie (right) beats a St Stithian’s oppo nent, during Wynberg’s 146 win in an under19A match at the annual WBHS rugby festival at Wynberg on Saturday. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
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T age 30, Brent Carelse resists thoughts about hanging up his boots in the forseeable future – but rather focuses on what more he can aspire to achieve with Ajax Cape Town FC on the road ahead. What is uppermost in Carelse’s mind of course at the moment, is to help Ajax win the Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions title for the first time in its 11-year history. “I believe we can finish top if we stay focused and avoid complacency,” says Carelse, who has become no stranger on the champions’ rostrum. Carelse – eyeing a fourth winners’ medal – represented champions Mamelodi Sundowns (2006/2007), whereafter he shared in two of SuperSport United’s three consecutive league triumphs (2008/2009 and 2009/2010). Now Ajax could enhance their championship chances if they notch full points against Golden Arrows at Newlands Stadium on Friday (start 20:00). Carelse, buoyed by Ajax CEO George Comitis’ disclosure that he will sign the midfield maestro next season – after he came on loan from SuperSport in January – is expect-
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2004 Toyota Corolla 160GLE Auto Dep: R45 000 R1715 x 36 Total R106 740
SPORTY RELIABLE
A/C P/S E/W
95 9 6 R3 STYLE & COMFORT
1993 Merc Benz 190E Man Dep: R16 800 R950 X 30 Total R45 300
95 9 9 R5 Panel Van Ideal for business use
2003 Merc Benz Vito 112 CDi Dep. R28 000 R1251 x 36 Total 73 036
GARY 079 369 2306
Interest & Service charges are included in these monthly instalments
95 9 9 R5
IMMACULATE
1999 Isuzu K250 DLE LWB Dep. R28 000 R1260 x 36 Total R73 360
5 99 5 R4 VERY SPORTY
1989 Toyota Corolla 1.6 T/Lam Dep. R21 500 R984 x 36 Total R56 924
130 SIR LOWRY ROAD WOODSTOCK 021 465 2675
95 9 R79 RUNS VERY WELL
2006 Ford Ranger 2200 XL Dep. R40 000 R1537 x 36 Total R95 332
95 9 9
RE/W2P/S
A/C FSH
2000 Fiat Sienna 1.6 EL Dep: R14 000 R922 x 24 Total R36 128