People's Post False Bay - 15 January 2019

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CHEERIO Last month, the Two Oceans Aquarium released 17 sea turtles into the warm currents of the open ocean 20 nautical miles off Cape Point, including two sub-adult green turtles, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle, and 14 juvenile loggerheads. The turtles were released after being rehabilitated for between six and 18 months. For more, read page 2 PHOTO: SEAN TODD PHOTOGRAPHY

OCEAN VIEW

Fresh start for pupils TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

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earners at Kleinberg Primary School in Ocean View had a fresh start to a new year with brightly painted classrooms.

Through the help of a teacher at the school and the generosity of other people, 10 classroom were given a new lease on life.

The 48-year-old school serves learners from Redhill, Masiphumelele and Ocean View. Over the years, the school got run down. None of the learners pay fees.

There are about 34 classrooms and the school has 1160 learners. Their hope is to have all the classrooms revamped.

Through the project they call Teach Peace, former learners and other good Samaritans have been revamping the classes at the school one after the other (People’s Post, ‘Making classrooms shine bright’, 13 November).

One of the teachers behind this project, Tasneem Abrahams-Sylvester, says following the article that was published in People’s Post they got an overwhelming response.

“I sent the article to a donor in the US and they started to crowd fund. With the help of friends and family we got more funds and we are happy to say that we managed to revamp 10 classes,” she says.

Abrahams-Sylvester adds that the look on

the learners’ faces when they saw the classrooms cannot be put into words.

“It was an exciting feeling to see them look at their classrooms with so much pride.

When they saw their classrooms most of them couldn’t hold the excitement and their faces lit up. It gives me great pride, knowing that we can give this to our learners.

“They spend a lot of hours in these classrooms, so we have to ensure that we make them conducive for the learners so that they enjoy their time here. This will be their home for the next year, so we had to ensure that it is conducive for learning,” she says.

Although there are still some classes left to be done, Abrahams-Sylvester says they

hope they will get more help and do at least one class every second weekend.

In a previous interview with People’s Post, school principal Zaffie Oppelt said the school is an old cardboard and it is falling apart.

“We really appreciate the help we have got. It means a lot for our learners. When the learners came into the revamped classrooms and saw the way it was done with bright colours it was a beautiful thing to watch. They were all smiles and so happy that the classrooms look beautiful and you could see it made their day,” said Oppelt.

V To help the school, call 021 783 1741 or email kleinbergps­@gmail.com.

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MUIZENBERG

Happy 60th, Masque Theatre TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

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tarting off from humble and dilapidated beginnings, the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg has become a home for many as they continue to shine bright.

The theatre celebrated its 60th anniversary recently and they say they have a lot to be grateful for.

The theatre was founded by Herbert Stern, an attorney in Muizenberg, from a dilapidated bowling alley next to the railway station and with true vision for the community with the aim to encourage participation in theatre by all those who so desire in the wider community.

Stern bought the property in 1957.

Wayne Ronné, Masque Theatre social media marketing and PR consultant, says Stern, together with his family, transformed the alley into a cosy, efficient and welcoming venue.

“Bertie, as he was fondly called by his family and friends, immediately formed the Masque Theatre Club to privatise the theatre for all races. The theatre opened its doors in 1959. At the time the only so-called multiracial theatres were the Masque Theatre and the old Space Theatre in Cape Town. Bertie hosted ‘amdram’ productions with his group, but many professionals also trod the Masque stage – Alec Bell, Percy Sieff, Yvonne Bryceland, Athol Fugard, Janet Suzman, to name a few. No doubt many famous names will continue to grace our beautiful stage in the years to come.”

Ronné says the Masque Theatre has had to overcome a lot of obstacles over the years as they rely on the patrons and volunteers to keep the theatre going.

“We survived a fire in 1997 that saw the theatre in ruins, but we bounced back thanks to Joan Leger-Lindeburgh who donated a million rand, and the societies that the theatre was left to after Bertie’s passing raised over R600 000 to rebuild the theatre,” he says.

The Masque is a theatre like no other.

“The Masque Theatre is a home. We are all family here. Some of the volunteers have day jobs but still find the time to keep our home going. We are eternally grateful for that. When you do a production at the Masque Theatre, bonds are made that are indescribable as we share so many precious moments on stage, backstage or five years after the show has ended. We even have legacies too. Legacies are those where grandparents, parents and children have shared the stage over the years,” he says.

The Masque Theatre will be celebrating its birthday on Friday 25 January at 19:30 with live entertainment, history, raffles and prizes.

To secure your seat to be part of the history cost is R50 and bookings can be done through the booking office on 021 788 1898 or via email to bookings@masquetheatre.co.za.

On the night they will Masque Theatre.

be launching the rebooted shows for 2019.

They have selected five shows on their wall of shows and will be rebooting them this year. These shows include Educating Rita, Run For Your Wife, Proof, The Importance of Being Earnest and Calendar Girls. Be a Very Important Patron of the Masque Theatre by purchasing the exclusive ticket to these reboots for R500. This fabulous VIP package gets you exclusivity to see all five rebooted shows in 2019 on the exclusive VIP nights, the same seat allocation for all shows, free programme, drinks, snacks, and a meet-and-

greet with the cast.

Ronné says: “We will ‘shine bright like a diamond’ and we will be a ‘diamond forever’.

The rebooted shows for 2019 are going to be exciting and will keep us extremely busy, but we do have a few shows that will tickle your theatre taste buds like Pygmalion, and The Graduate happening later in the year.

We welcome everyone to join the ‘gees’ at the Masque Theatre and may we live another 60 years,” he says.

V For more information visit www.masquetheatre.co.za.

Turtles start their journey Two Oceans Aquarium released 17 sea turtles into the warm currents of the open ocean 20 nautical miles off Cape Point on Friday 20 December.

The released animals included two subadult green turtles, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle, and 14 juvenile loggerheads.

These turtles join Yoshi, an adult loggerhead turtle, which was released back into the wild last year on Saturday 16 December 2017.

Like Yoshi, two of the turtles, a loggerhead and a green turtle, were equipped with satellite tags, and all the turtles were fitted with microchips. The satellite tags will enable the aquarium team to track and monitor the turtles’ movements over the next few years. The aquarium has also tagged and tracked two rehabilitated hawksbill turtles and is currently following the journeys of Yoshi, and Pemba, an olive ridley turtle, which was released in March 2018.

Sandy, a sub-adult green turtle, was found by Sarah Halse, conservator of the Lower Breede River Conservancy Trust, near Witsand in September 2016. The turtle was in a terrible condition with five large gashes through its carapace – the injuries were so deep that Halse could see lung tissue moving up and down inside the gashes.

It is suspected, judging by the size and shape of the gashes, that the injuries were caused by boat propellers.

Halse drove the turtle immediately to the Two Oceans Aquarium where it was admitted to the aquarium’s turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release facility.

Rehabilitation for Sandy meant daily, painstaking cleaning of her wounds, picking out beach sand and other debris from under her severely damaged carapace and then carefully disinfecting the wounds and monitoring her health.

Talitha Noble, the aquarium’s conservation coordinator, has built a unique relationship with Sandy.

“Sandy arrived at the aquarium at a time when I was dealing with a difficult part of my life. I arrived at work that Monday and there was this turtle – she looked like she was dead, with these incredible gashes in her shell that must have been the most painful thing she’s ever experienced. I just had this immediate thought of, ‘How on Earth

can I be complaining about my situation when this turtle is being so resilient and is still alive after having suffered so incredibly?’ Caring for her required daily patience – cleaning her wounds, gently speaking to her, feeding her, changing her water.

This really built a solid bond between us.

This has definitely been one of the most special relationships of my life,” says Noble.

Nocawe, or Noci, as he was affectionately known, is a male adult loggerhead turtle and was discovered washed up on a beach near Witsand by Mark and Sharon Coller.

He was given the isiXhosa name Nocawe which means “Girl who arrived on Sunday” as he arrived at the aquarium’s turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release centre on Sunday 29 April 2018.

However, it was later determined via an ultrasound that she was actually a he.

Upon arrival at the aquarium he was given a thorough examination and although no major external injuries were found, the presence of the barnacles on his carapace indicated that he had been floating for quite some time.

Blood samples were taken for analysis and the results indicated that he had a systemic infection. He was treated with a range of antibiotics, antifungals and vitamins and given fluids to rehydrate him. He responded well to treatment and in Julyhe was moved into the I&J Ocean Exhibit where he has slowly regained his health and swimming fitness.

Moya is a sub-adult green turtle and was rescued off Cola Beach near Sedgefield by Janet Byrne in early October 2017.

Byrne contacted the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness and Rehabilitation Centre, which guided her through the steps of stranded animal first-responder actions and contacted the relevant authorities to coordinate the process.

A total of 14 juvenile loggerhead turtles, which have been in rehabilitation for between six and 18 months, were given the allclear by the aquarium’s veterinarian and can now continue their lives back in the wild ocean.

V To see what to do if you find a sea turtle on any Western Cape beach visit www.aquarum.co.za/blog/ entry/stranded_turtles_what_to_do/

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SURFING

Surf flag flies up high T

he South African adaptive surf team returned home last week after a successful trip to the United States to compete at the 2018 ISA Stance World Adaptive Surfing Championships.

With a record number of entries from 24 countries, the city of San Diego and global supporters and families watching online witnessed history being made.

Taking advantage of the global highlights, the world’s best adaptive surfers put their elite talent on display.

With multiple categories at the event, ranging from visually impaired (AS-VI) to the least mobile category being for people who are quadriplegics (AS-5 Assist), the five-day event was full of incredible surfing, inspiring moments and a total of 12 gold medals won overall.

Cape Town adaptive surfer Anthony Smyth was in a class of his own to claim the gold medal and the title of world champion in the AS-1 division.

“So happy to have won the world title, especially against tough competition in a close heat. It is very rewarding. Congratulations to our whole team, especially Grace Anderson who won her first medal – the first of many I am sure! Our team’s

Antony Smyth.

Grace Anderson.

Road project continues Construction work resumed on the Kommetjie Road upgrade project last week.

A large water valve chamber is to be built in the roadway of Noordhoek Road. This requires the implementation of the City-approved traffic accommodation plan along Noordhoek Road.

This will entail a portion of the roadway between Houmoed Avenue and Montrose Close being closed to westbound traffic.

Road markings will be altered, and temporary road signs will be erected to advise motorists of the change.

In addition, advance signs will inform motorists of alternative routes so as to avoid this section of Noordhoek Road between Houmoed Avenue and Ou Kaapse Weg. While the westbound traffic is deviated, the new road along this portion will also be constructed. This traffic accommodation plan will be in operation for a period of approximately three months.

In a previous statement, the City of Cape Town said the Kommetjie Road project is part of the City’s Congestion Management Programme, and is due for completion by the end of this year, pending any unforeseen challenges. The budget for this project is R194million and about R100m has been spent to date.

Felicity Purchase, Mayco member for transport, said apart from the improvements to the road infrastructure and the congestion relief, this project will bring temporary jobs to local residents.

“Up to 45 local residents are currently em-

ployed as temporary workers on this project. In fact, since this project started in October 2016 to date, more than R5.1m has been paid to men and women from the area who have been employed as temporary workers.

“Local subcontractors have also benefited – to date over R2.1m has been spent on the procurement of goods and services from local businesses.

“One can never overemphasise the boost that comes with R7.2m. Not only is this an injection to the local economy, it also empowers residents with jobs, and with jobs comes dignity,” said Purchase.

All-in-all the Kommetjie Road project entails roadworks covering a distance of approximately 3.5km: .the upgrade of Kommetjie Road (M65) to a four-lane dual carriageway between Capri Drive and Corsair Way, and the rehabilitation of the existing roadway .the upgrade of Ou Kaapse Weg (M6) to a four-lane dual-carriageway between Noordhoek Main Road and Kommetjie Road, and the rehabilitation of the existing roadway .the upgrade of the intersection at Ou Kaapse Weg and Silvermine Road to improve the sight distance for road users .the upgrade of the four signalised intersections with additional turning lanes to improve the capacity and flow of traffic at Kommetjie Road and Capri Drive; Kommetjie Road and Ou Kaapse Weg; Ou Kaapse Weg and Buller Louw Boulevard; and at Ou Kaapse Weg and Noordhoek Main Road.

Enjoy gin and jazz The Deep South Distillery is hosting a Gin and Jazz evening with the Buddy Wells Duo tomorrow, Wednesday 16 January. The performance starts at 19:00 and tickets cost R170 prebooked, which includes a welcome drink, or R210 at the door. Androc’s Food Trailer will provide light meals.

For bookings, email hello@jazzconnection.co.za.

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success finishes off a great year of successes for Surfing South Africa, it is an honour to have played a part!Thank you to everyone who supported us,” said Smyth.

The second medal won by South Africa was from the youngest team member, Grace Anderson, who earned a welldeserved silver medal and the first for a South African female adaptive surfer in the AS-1 category. “The moment I realised I’d won the silver medal was the moment I was sure I was dreaming,” said Anderson.

“Finishing second in the world among a record number of women made it all the more special. The whole experience made me incredibly proud of being beautifully flawed.”

With semi-final finishes from both JP Veaudry (AS-1) and Elsje Neethling (AS-4), a quarter-final best for Tyler Pike, as well as an 11th place finish for Albert Rust (AS-5) the South African adaptive surfing team placed ninth overall in the team standings. With only six out of 16 surfers who were able to travel, this was a great result for the very small but extremely talented team.

A very big thank you was sent out to iXperience for donating R65 000 to the team which cov-

ered a portion of the accommodation, as well as Surfing South Africa for arranging funding from Sport & Recreation SA to help alleviate the team’s costs to get to the World Championships.

Each team member had to personally raise funds to compete at the event and without the support from private donors they would not have been able to achieve their goals and bring home the medals.

Stance, a premium sock brand, was part of the event.

Stance president and cofounder John Wilson said Stance was honoured to be a part of this event.

“This gathering is so much more than just a competition.

This is a global gathering of human originals pushing the boundaries on what is possible.

This group is linked together by the uncommon thread. This thread knits us together as one group of human originals to make a big impact. Most importantly, we are inspiring each other to advance ourselves to be more creative, more determined, more passionate, more resilient, and better stewards of what we have been given. This is what defines the event and makes it so special,” said Wilson.

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FINANCIAL TIPS

Locals drowning in debts THULANI MAGAZI

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he intensive care unit (ICU) is a hospital section synonymous with life and death, but for financial guru John Manyike this applies to many debt-stricken South Africans, especially at this time of the year.

Head of financial education at Old Mutual, Manyike says many South Africans are financially in the ICU. While John Manyike there are many contributing factors, Manyike says end-of-year festivities also play a crucial role. With a lot of unwise and extravagant spending over December, he says this is the time for debt-ridden consumers to conduct a financial introspection to avoid sinking further into debt.

He says the best option is to sit down with creditors and work out a solution rather than avoiding them.

Manyike adds that the country has a population of 16 million “economically active” citizens, but more and more South Africans are sinking in debt. He says in the first quarter of the year, more South Africans enquire about credit assistance. He adds that a whopping 25 million South Africans enquired for credit assistance in the first quarter of 2018. This, according to Manyike, is as a result of more citizens getting in debt over the festive season. In an interview with People’s Post, Manyike said there are limited options when it comes to getting out of the debt. However, for those options to succeed, “behaviour change” is crucial.

“You cannot do things the same way and expect different results,” Manyike cautioned. He called for a “robust collaboration” from government, the private sector and various stakeholders to eradicate the scourge of indebtedness among South Africans and to create a vibrant and a debt-free society.

Manyike apportioned some of the blame to “powerful advertisers” and a lack of “noise” around good financial education.

“Advertisement influences behaviour,” he said, calling for more financial education in the media.While one of the ways to get out of debt is to set tangible goals and resolutions, he said for that to succeed a lot needs to be done.Manyike urged South Africans to be “emotionally attached” to their new year’s resolutions in order to build a financially sound nation. “The main challenge in managing debt is that we don’t have a vision,” he said.

He said the only time citizens get the vi-

sion to save some money is when they plan to buy a car or a house.

“They put together a plan and start saving money,” he said. “But that is not always successful.

Sometimes they start dipping into that saving.”

Manyike encouraged South Africans to get into the habit of saving.

Another way of getting out of debt is to resort to debt consolidation. But this is the last resort. Among other things, Manyike said indebted South Africans should first look at rearranging their lifestyle.

He said things such as packing a lunchbox instead of R50 or more for lunch daily are a first step towards recovery. A daily allowance of R50 amounts to R1000 a month and about R12 000 a year and R120 000 over a 10-year period, warned Manyike.

He added that getting rid of a gym membership that one does not use is another alternative, along with reducing a costly contract phone.

“You will find that you save a lot of money by making those little changes,” he said. He also cautioned against the type of friends a person has and the non-payment of debts during the festive period.

He said the festive season is preceded by the Black Friday phenomenon, where people start getting in debt as a result of ‘fomo’ (fear of missing out). He also warned “payday millionaires”.

“People say they are rewarding themselves on pay day. What are you rewarding yourself for?” he asked. “What we need is to interrogate how we use our money.”

Manyike added that due to reckless spending and failure to plan, most South Africans get into debt and ultimately resort to debt consolidation. This means all their debts are settled by a recognised financial institution and the person pays one instalment instead of paying different creditors.

Manyike said this requires a lot of discipline. “You cannot consolidate consolidation,” he warned.

Manyike said consumers should try to avoid getting into debt by not using money they do not have. He said levels of indebtedness differ, with some people spending between 70% and 80% of their salaries servicing their debts. He cautioned people to strive not to get listed. “Once you get listed you cannot get any credit until you are clear of debt,” said Manyike.

Karen at kargray@telkomsa.net or on 021 785 5811.

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Wednesday 16 January V False Bay: The January monthly meeting of the University of the Third Age False Bay will be held from 09:30 for 10:00 in the Fish Hoek Civic Centre. Justin Smith will be talking on the “World Wildlife Fund - rhinos, alien vegetation and our ocean”. Refreshments available. For further information, Stephen Moult on 083 652 6659

V Capricorn Beach: Meridian Hikes will have a walk along the glorious beach on the Capricorn Meander. Duration: about one hour. In case of strong winds, they will gather inside Elaine’s Restaurant to negotiate their next move. Socialised dogs (i.e. must be able to have a decent convo with one another, no shouting, no complaining, and owner must be able to pick up their poop using a poop scoop) welcome. No charge for non-members. Starts at 10:30, so please be there before then. Meet at Elaine’s Uppercrust Restaurant, Nautilus Centre (come around the building from the car park). Contact Samantha Davies for enquiries on 073 739 2130.

Thursday 17 January Sunday 20 January V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Scribblers writers’ club will have its first meeting of the year from 18:00 to 20:00 in the SAARP Hall, Central Circle, corner of 4th Avenue and Recreation Road. Everyone is welcome. Bring paper, a pen and a donation of R10 per person, which includes tea/coffee. Contact

V Muizenberg: The Espavo Fayre at Muizenberg Civic Centre from 11:00 to 16:00 is a fun way to learn more about a holistic lifestyle.

There will be natural products, spiritual goods, reiki, yoga... Visit their Facebook page for more information or call Zaeemah on 083 861 5600

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Unit continues poaching battle M

arine resources are under threat and a lot is being done to ensure that those caught on the wrong side of the law face the music.

The City of Cape Town’s Marine and Environmental Law Enforcement Unit has racked up its first arrests and the recovery of poached marine life for the new year.

The unit, which was established in 2013, continues to fight illegal marine resource extraction along the city’s 300km coastline. Its focus has been marine and coastal law enforcement, including inshore boat patrols.

JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, says marine resources are under threat and the local economy and the environment cannot afford this abuse. “It is critical for us to have effective ways of fighting the illegal poaching of sea life and this unit has proven its metal since it was established,’’ says Smith.

The unit’s most recent success was on Thursday 10 January when officers were conducting waterborne operations and their land-based colleagues acted on a tip-off and cornered six suspects on the rocks in a secluded part of the Kalk Bay shoreline.

The suspects had already removed and bagged 238 limpets, 42 periwinkles and 590 black mussels. They will be charged under the Marine and Living Resources Act and were transported to Muizenberg Police Station.

On Monday 7 January officers arrested a 34-year-old man from Manenberg for poaching 925 periwinkles in the Kalk Bay area.

And on Sunday 6 January poachers in the Melkbos area left one of their runners alone with a stash of abalone at Slabbers Klippe Beach. Auxiliary officers from the unit, working with the Melkbos Anti-Poaching Unit, approached the runner who took off and escaped. The officers recovered 259 shucked abalone. During the last three months of 2018, the unit made 19 arrests, impounded 4 934 marine living resources (abalone, alikreukels, mussels, periwinkles, snails and limpets). The City and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) signed an Implementation Protocol in 2016 that paved the way for closer cooperation in the fight against poaching.

Through the Implementation Protocol with DAFF, City Law Enforcement officers

were trained and appointed as fishery control officers in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998, with full powers.

Smith commended the unit’s officers for their dedication and hard work. “Marine life around the world is under threat because of poaching, overfishing and litter dumped into the oceans. While we realise that there are

people who make a living from the sea, the wanton pillaging cannot be allowed to go unchecked. If we do there will soon be nothing left for anyone and species will go extinct.

Our officers do not just catch those who poach, but also ensure the sustainability of resources and the survival of marine life,” explains Smith.

Stanton Shaw and Troy Haddon from the Unit with JP Smith Mayco member for safety and security.

Masibulele Ndiko ,Troy Haddon, Stanton Shaw and Gavin Moyes, all from the Marine Unit .

Elton Foster and Gavin Moyes from the Marine Unit.

Graffiti unit expands

Officers keep beaches clean

There will be less writing on the walls as the capacity of the City of Cape Town’s Graffiti Unit will be bolstered by 168 temporary workers from February to June this year.

The workers will be sourced from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) database across the City and will assist in removing illegal graffiti.

JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, says illegal graffiti is a concern and can quickly change a neighbourhood.

“It can create the impression that no-one cares about the area; it can discourage business and it diverts funds that now have to be used to remove it, instead of being used for community programmes.

“Offensive or obscene graffiti can also affect residents’ sense of safety and security in their own communities,’’ he says.

The City’s Graffiti Unit, under the auspices of Law Enforcement, will be part of two teams tasked with cleaning up gang and illegal graffiti on the Cape Flats and in townships and suburbs.

It was a busy festive season for the City of Cape Town’s enforcement and rescue services as staff once again put their best foot forward to ensure public safety over the festive season.

The results of their efforts are indeed something to be proud of as the statistics show, says Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith.

“It needs to be acknowledged that the terrible incident involving a private security company’s actions on Clifton Beach overshadowed much of the festive season news relating to Cape Town. It was an incident that harmed the goodwill and trust between people and undermined our efforts to achieve a non-racial South Africa. The City acted swiftly to deal with all transgressions and ensured that the public were not subjected to any further such incidents at the hands of private security, at Clifton or any other public area,” says Smith.

“Having acknowledged that, we can perhaps also pause to thank the public, local and visitors alike, who worked with our emergency and policing staff to improve the safety of the festive season for all. The statistics show that we have seen reduced deaths on roads over this period, reduced drownings, more children registered at the Identikidz stalls at the beach and reduced fires and fire-related deaths. This is all cause for celebration, meaning that more people started this New Year on a positive note and not beset by tragedy.”

Smith further thanked the residents of Cape Town, the many visitors and all the emergency and policing services of Cape Town including police, the National Sea Rescue Institute, SANParks and all the departments and agencies that made this possible.

Collectively, the City’s three enforcement agencies arrested 737 suspects on a range of charges, including drunk driving and possession of drugs. Cape Town Traffic Services also arrested 5056 motorists for outstanding warrants under the auspices of Operation

Graffiti Unit tackles writing on the walls.

The City’s EPWP database is centralised, and access to work opportunities is based on a computerised random selection process.

National guidelines prescribe that the EPWP work relates to any temporary work ranging from a day to the full duration of a project.

The key focus is that all of these types of opportunities are temporary, and employment depends on the type of work on offer and the project duration.

“Negative images and words not only scar the urban landscape, but also those residents who have to look at it daily.

“Getting rid of gangster graffiti will help restore dignity to many communities and instil a sense of pride,” says Smith.

“The City recognises the value of public art and street artists as their work can inspire and provoke new thinking; it can beautify shared spaces, uplift communities, and tells the rich stories of our history.

“I want to encourage graffiti artists who want to do graffiti or public art to contact our Arts and Culture branch,” concludes Smith.

V For further information call the branch on 021 400 594 4. Illegal graffiti can be reported on 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone.

Reclaim.

A further 12 700 warrants were served.

Traffic officers also recorded just over 200 000 offences, the bulk of these being for speeding.

On the beaches and other public spaces, Law Enforcement staff confiscated 9968 bottles of alcohol, equating to nearly 6400 litres.

This is a marginal increase year-on-year (from 9458 bottles in the previous festive season) and is once again indicative of the fact that many people simply choose not to heed warnings about alcohol use in public.

It is a massive logistical exercise, but an important one, because it means fewer people swimming while inebriated and potentially putting their lives in danger; less antisocial behaviour in our public spaces, and fewer motor vehicle accidents on our roads.

The Fire and Rescue Service responded to 2411 fire calls and 1126 special service calls, a slight increase in both categories year-onyear. There was also an increase in residential fires, but fewer structures were affected and the number of fatalities was lower.

The Public Emergency Communication Centre’s busiest shift was on New Year’s Eve when staff fielded 1049 calls, followed by the Day of Goodwill (Boxing Day) when 962 calls were logged. For the month of December, the centre fielded 41 209 calls – 77% of which were emergency calls.“Our enforcement and rescue service staff are often taken for granted and exposed to abuse because of public perceptions. While there may be some bad apples, the reality is that the majority of uniformed staff work very hard and take their jobs very seriously,” says Smith.

“This diligence and determination to keep the public safe often goes unnoticed, but I would like to pause and say thank you to each and every one of our permanent staff members, but also to the volunteers and neighbourhood watch members who all made a contribution to a safer Cape Town during what is undoubtedly one of our busiest periods,” he concludes.

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CAPRICORN

Stationery boost for learners TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

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earners in the Vrygrond area went back to school with smiles after they were given stationery.

Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation, a non-profit organisation in Vrygrond, and the company African Empowerment Equity Investments (AEEI) held their annual stationery drive over two days to help the learners.

The drive took place on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 January. Nearly 500 learners received stationery for the current academic year.

Kyle Cupido, project manager at Where Rainbows Meet says parents are still going to the organisation to plead for children’s stationery.

“There is a huge outcry and need for initiatives like these as stationery is pricey, especially in these low- or no-income homes. The majority of the children who collected stationery come from Vrygrond, Overcome, Lavender Hill and other surrounding communities. We are still pleading to companies, who would like to support this initiative, to assist these communities’ kids with stationery. Going back to school with stationery also sets them on a good path for the year”, he says.

Learners all smiles after receiving their stationery.

Easing into the big school Moving from pre-school into a formal schooling environment is a big step not only for young children, but also for their parents. Doubts and anxiety often accompany this major move, but parents should aim to ensure a conscious transition which addresses specific issues that may arise, so that their child starts their school career on a solid foundation, an expert says.

“Some of the practical things can be very exciting – sorting out school uniforms and supplies, learning about the new routine, meeting the new teacher and exploring the new school grounds,” says Trudie Gilmore, general manager at ADvTECH Junior Colleges.“However, the increased demands and unfamiliar environment can be daunting, and children need to be eased into the new situation. Additionally, parental expectations can cause unnecessary pressure at this young age,” she says.

Gilmore says that when embarking on this exciting new life chapter, parents and guard-

ians should remember the following:

age and motivate.”

Allow for making mistakes The lesson is in the learning, not only the outcome, notes Gilmore.

“At this age, parents should encourage their children to be more independent and, where possible, to think for themselves. Encourage your child to practise small ways to look after themselves such as dressing themselves, ensuring their book bags are packed, and looking after their belongings. Encourage and praise them for trying, even when they don’t get it perfectly right.”

Play nicely Junior school is an important social milestone, and the time when children need to start working and engaging in meaningful play with their peers, even if they don’t automatically get along. Encourage your child to be inclusionary and kind, which will help them develop emotional maturity, as well as confidence. “You can also prepare together by acting out different situations with toys.

Playing games that involve turns or rules, such as board games, are good for practising how to get along with others. This way, children can try out some of the skills they’ll need later to make friends.”

Practise perseverance “It can be tremendously frustrating for young children if they are unable to complete a task to their satisfaction. Teach your child that when learning new things, it’s important that they keep on trying, even if they find things challenging. Don’t step in and ‘fix’ the situation, but rather guide, encour-

Encourage curiosity “Being interested and curious about the things around us is really important for learning. Encourage your child’s natural sense of curiosity by talking to them about

things, people and places when you are out and about. New research has shown clear benefits for children whose parents engage them in productive conversation, that is, where each takes turns to listen and respond appropriately,” says Gilmore.

“Listen to and answer their questions, nurture their love of reading – an exciting and empowering new skill – and look things up on the computer together. Try to see the world through your child’s eyes, and talk and wonder about the everyday things you see and hear.”

Gilmore says parents must be prepared to help their children navigate and manage increased stress levels caused by more challenging schoolwork, homework, assessments, diversity within the school environment, after-school activities and possible bullying.“Ensure your child is able to respond to the challenges they will face every day, by limiting any additional pressure,” she says.

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ACADEMICS

Schools are ready to roll A

s the new academic year kicked off last week, most schools were ready to take on the year.It was an exciting day for many learners and parents as over 1.1milllion learners started school in the province – many for the first time.This year, primary schools across the province welcomed 108 325 Grade 1 and 83 360 Grade 8 learners.

Provincial education minister Debbie Schäfer said: “I would like to welcome all our new learners and their parents into our Western Cape schools. A special welcome to the learners who have started school for the first time.”

Schäfer and her provincial community safety counterpart, Alan Winde, visited Forest Village Leadership Academy on the first day of school. Schäfer said she was pleased to see how organised the principal and school management team were. Wendy Philander, school principal, was at school every morning to ensure that the school was ready to receive learners.

“As a result of good leadership, the school was ready for teaching and learning with classrooms well organised and class lists finalised” said Schäfer.

Many learners were already in their classrooms by 07:30. Forest Village Leadership Academy welcomed 119 Grade R learners and 168 Grade 1 learners.Publishers delivered all textbooks ordered by schools via the provincial education department’s online textbook ordering system at the end of last year. Schools will place top-up orders should they experience unexpected growth in the enrolment.Suppliers have delivered additional desks, chairs and other items of furniture requested by schools for 2019.To accommodate the growth in numbers, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) completed five new schools last year, and another new school will be completed by April 2019. Three mobile schools have also been completed to accommodate addition-

al growth in hot-spot areas. A total of 46 additional mobile classrooms have been erected in areas identified for growth, as well as 34 brick and mortar classrooms. “The WCED will have a clearer idea of shifts in enrolment after the 10-day snap survey later in January. We expect a number of places to open after the 10th day of school – as those learners who do not arrive (with a valid explanation) will be taken off the school system. There are many parents who ‘double book’ places at schools, and therefore, we will see some places becoming available.To parents who are having difficulties enrolling their child, or who have failed to enrol their child, I urge you to approach the local district office as soon as possible, for assistance with finding a place at a school,” said Schäfer.

Each district office has identified officials who will assist parents who struggle to find a place when schools reopen.

“Please visit the WCED website for a list

of district officials as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding enrolments https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/FAQ/faq-index.html.”

The Education Department has established learner placement task teams in each district and will be on standby to provide assistance at schools where there are late registrations and any other last-minute tasks that need to be completed.“We would also like to appeal to parents to play an active part in their child’s education. Parents have an important role in their child’s school career and we ask that they assist us in this 12-year journey by cultivating and encouraging their child’s reading and writing skills. Children can achieve much more with supportive, interested parents. Without it, their entire futures could be compromised.I would like to wish all our learners, educators, officials and parents the very best of luck for a productive and successful year ahead,” said Schäfer

What’s next after matric results?

MARISKA PIENAAR With the new academic year in full swing and with some learners caught between the rock and a hard place about their next move, University of the Western Cape lecturer and counselling psychologist Mariska Pienaar answers some crucial questions to help the 2018 matric class.

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What advice can be given to parents and learners at this time?

The most fundamental advice is for parents and learners to realise that there is nothing about the results from this round of matric examinations that signifies the end of the road for any learner. It is easy to develop a kind of “tunnel vision” around matric results and the implications thereof for the learner’s immediate future. Should learners not have achieved the desired outcomes with their matric examinations, however, there are many options open to them to still reach their goals, albeit perhaps in some cases with somewhat of a detour. This realisation should alleviate some of the anxiety around matric results.

If learners are unsuccessful, what can they do?

“Success” is a relative term which would have different meanings for different learners and their parents. For some it might mean that they did not pass matric.

For others it might mean that they did not achieve the results that are required for entry into a specific programme at a specific tertiary institution. The options that follow however apply to both scenarios. One option is to register for supplementary matric exams, which may be written if a learner has failed a maximum of two subjects, if they couldn’t write the original exam due

to illness, or if they couldn’t write the exam due to death in the family. Taking supplementary examinations not only provides the learner with the opportunity to pass previously failed subjects, but also the chance to improve their marks to such an extent that they may qualify for the courses they originally wish to study. Learners considering this option should contact the Department of Education for information and guidelines. Students taking this option can also join the so-called Second Chance Programme which offers free educational support to scholars who wish to rewrite a maximum of two subjects. A matric year in its whole can also be repeated at the learner’s current school.

What should parents do?

Parents may understandably be disappointed and anxious if their child did not achieve the desired outcomes in their matric exams. After all, they invested in their child’s future and want the best opportunities for them. Parents should however attempt to focus on remaining supportive and encouraging of their child. Parents should arm themselves with information around alternative routes to achieving the child’s original goals. The central message should be that whatever happened, it is not the end of the road, and armed with the correct information. Parents and their child should work collaboratively to explore viable options that would enable the facilitation of meeting the parents’ and child’s goals.

If matriculants did not pass with university entrance, what other options are there for them?

All of the above-mentioned options of pursuing supplementary examinations and joining the Second Chance Programme, or

repeating matric, are possibilities for learners who are adamant about obtaining university entrance. It should however be noted that despite popular opinion, a university degree is not necessarily the be all and end all of tertiary education. It is not necessarily always the case that a university degree versus, say, a university of technology diploma or a college certificate, would provide better career opportunities.

It really depends on the field of study the prospective student is interested in.

Colleges provide a variety of courses – some of which do not even require a matric qualification – including computer courses, child day care courses, beauty therapy courses, engineering studies and technical courses, to name but a few.

A learner may also consider taking short courses or bridging courses, even while preparing to rewrite specific matric subjects.

It is important for the learner to stay occupied and continue with self-development in the year following their original matric year. Consider doing supplementary courses which would strengthen your skills in a particular area and possibly advance your chances of gaining entry into the institution of your choice at a later stage. Consider getting involved in voluntary work, again preferably in the area of study you wish to pursue.

In conclusion, students and parents are encouraged to remain hopeful. Many options are available for learners who did not obtain the desired results in their original matric exams. Current matric results are not set in stone, and neither do current matric results serve to cast a learner’s future path in stone.

V Mariska Pienaar is a counselling psychologist and lecturer in the University of the Western Cape’s Department of Psychology.

There is light at the end of the tunnel for Masi High First the challenging news: The recent matric results at Masiphumelele High School are down almost 10 % from 66.7 % in 2017 to 57.5 % in 2018.

This is sad, indeed, also knowing about all the extra efforts by the school to continue the “48 to 84” campaign, which was kicked off two years ago by the Western Cape Education Department circuit manager Thandi Jafta. It was so successful in the first year (when the results went up almost 20 % from 48.9 %).

But it also confirms that investments in education must be long term and sustainable.

As school principal Nelson Mafrika explained: This Grade 12 failed relatively more also because it was the same Grade 10 which had been most affected during the 2015 and 2016 unrest and protest in the community

(when even one learner was murdered in drug related gang crime). It was more difficult to lift up their and their parents spirit, he said.

Good news is the unshaken commitment by several stakeholders to the campaign “48 to 84” – until Masi achieved the 84 % matric pass rate.

For example ongoing support by Masicorp in organising a good cooperation between Masi and Fish Hoek High School, which led to an increase in good Math results, despite all other mentioned limits.

One learner, Lwando Melamane, excelled with six distinctions. Viva, Lwando !

I also want to encourage all, not to use the Masi High matric results for political election campaigns, but to keep supporting the school in the way it is needed most – with extra learning

support and excellent teaching and matric camps. Of course, also the parents and learners have to play an important role.

Good news also is the unbroken spirit at the management and teaching level of Masi High alike. First financial support for the school for 2019 came in already from the HOKISA Children’s Home in Masiphumelele and even from the German teachers trade union (GEW). Masi High will make all of them proud again in 2019.

Those who can – please keep supporting the school via donations to Account Name: Masiphumelele High School Bank: First National Bank Account Number: 62027249631 Branch Code: 260 300 DR LUTZ VAN DIJK Clovelly Masiphumelele

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RAIL SAFETY

Success for rail officers T

he Rail Enforcement Unit (REU), launched by the national minister of transport during October last year – coinciding with Transport Month – has seen several strides in creating a safer rail system for Cape commuters.

Its impact on the improved safety of Metrorail commuters and rail infrastructure can be observed in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen infrastructure.

The REU is jointly funded by the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).

The unit provides an additional 100 Law Enforcement officers to the existing security personnel in meeting Metrorail’s security challenges. These include sustained attacks on rail infrastructure and rolling stock assets, the sabotage of the urban rail network, and criminals targeting commuters and rail employees.

“The people of Cape Town deserve a safe and reliable public transport system. Rail should be commuters’ mode of choice because commuting by rail is more affordable, and it’s the most efficient mode of transport when operating optimally.

“The REU’s successes to date give me good reason to believe that this unit will assist us in stabilising the urban rail service over the next few months. With less crime and vandalism, we can expect a decrease in delays and cancellations, and with that we can expect more commuters opting for trains as opposed to road-based transport,” says Cape Town mayor, Dan Plato.

The REU has recorded the following successes during the first two months: . 36 arrests on a range of charges including assault, possession of drugs and stolen property, malicious damage to property, and theft . Confiscation of 379.5m of cable and 800kg of railway signal cable . Confiscation of contraband and suspected stolen goods, including 21 cellphones, two laptops, drugs and alcohol . Issuing of 67 Section 56 notices to appear in court . Issuing of 97 Section 341 notices . 332 inspections of hot-spot areas and scrapyards.

At least six of the arrests were made in terms of Section 18 of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act (CMAA) of 2015, which makes provision for a person convicted of tampering with or damaging essential infrastructure to be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 30 years. These cases will be followed closely as the work of the REU will only be truly effective if all players in the criminal justice system work together.

The REU has been a force multiplier for Prasa’s regional Protection Services Unit.

Together, the teams have ensured greater operational visibility on trains and stations, searching more individuals during joint operations and confiscating a greater number of dangerous weapons and fraudulent train tickets.

“With enforcement success on track, the next priority should be closing down noncompliant scrap dealers and lobbying for legislative changes to permit only traceable electronic payment methods. The current practice of cash-for-copper-no-questions-asked encourages illegal and illicit scrap dealing,” says Metrorail Western Cape regional manager, Richard Walker.

The promulgation of two enabling laws in the fight against metal theft (the CMAA and the amended Secondhand Goods Act), in addition to the deployment of technology and forensic resources, has enabled Prasa to secure 198 offenders in custody, successfully prosecute 17 offenders and rack up a total of 95 years of jail sentences.

The public can assist these efforts by reporting crime and vandalism.Illicit and suspicious activity may be reported to any number listed below: Metrorail Protection Services hotline: 021 449 4336/5056

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WATER CRISIS

Running to raise awareness A

48-year-old woman is lacing up her running shoes to call attention to the global water crisis by running 100 marathons in 100 days through the #RunningDry Expedition.

Mina Guli, an Australian based in Hong Kong, is no stranger to long runs. She is the founder and CEO of Thirst, an international not-for-profit organisation focused on educating and promoting action on and solutions to the water crisis.

Guli is a global leader, entrepreneur and an adventurer passionate about and committed to making a difference in the world.

The #RunningDry Expedition follows the 2016 Seven Deserts campaign and the Six River Run in 2017, which saw Guli complete the equivalent of 40 marathons in 40 days and down six of the world’s great rivers.

The #RunningDry campaign is organised

by Thirst. Since its launch in 2012, Thirst has educated more than two million students in China, has had more than 600 000 participants in its innovation competitions and now works with more than 1000 qualified volunteers and has the support of the Chinese government.

Guli aims to create a global community of water savers and change the way we use and think about water.

On Tuesday 8 January, Guli visited Cape Town to raise awareness about the water crisis. The visit follows similar visits on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 December.

People can follow her journey on social media where she will be documenting the entire expedition.

Throughout her runs, she and the #RunningDry team will meet with some of the people most affected by the global water crisis, as well as with companies, organisations and people who are innovating to solve it. #RunningDry launched at the New York

City Marathon on Sunday 4 November. Over the course of the expedition, Guli will run in England, France, Italy, Uzbekistan and the Aral Sea, India, Hong Kong, China, Dubai, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Mexico, before she completes the expedition by running across the United States to finish her 100th marathon in New York City on 11 February 2019.

Guli says her runs are a call to the world to join to save water. “The water we need to live, to survive, is running out. We’re calling this #RunningDry because we need to bring home the severity of the crisis we are facing.

It is for this reason that I have chosen to do the unthinkable: running 100 marathons in 100 days around the world to show what a 100% commitment to water looks like. We can all help solve the world’s water crisis.

Each one of us is able to make a difference.

“As a society, we hold the power. With that power we need to encourage companies and governments to make a real change in the way we not only use, but also view, our precious and incredibly scarce water supply,” she says.

Human civilisation is facing an unprecedented crisis: a projected 40% shortfall in the availability of fresh water by 2030 under current business-as-usual projections of population and economic growth.

“This crisis will unfold in a series of ‘choke point’ locations around the world, created by a confluence of population pressure, irrigation agriculture and climate change,” explains Guli. “If unchecked, it will greatly exacerbate the frequency of famine, population displacement and armed conflict. The World Economic Forum ranks water crises among the top global societal risks in terms of impact.

Mina Guli.

“The impact of these choke points will be felt globally through food and commodity supply chains, as well as security threats.

Conversely, addressing this crisis head-on presents a major opportunity to promote peace in unstable regions, to manage corpo-

rate risk in key commodity supply chains, and avert humanitarian crises.”

VTo follow Mina’s journey and find out how you can make a real difference in solving our water crisis, visit her website www.minaguli.com or Facebook @MinaGuliWater.

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Season swings into overdrive SEAN CAMPBELL

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fter the completion of the first round of fixtures in the Cape Town Baseball Federation Major League, teams were split into a top six - Major League - and a bottom seven, Major League B for the rest of the season.

In the Major League, teams carry their points forward and complete a double round to determine the eventual champions.

The Major League B also play a double round of fixtures, however, all teams start on zero and then accumulate points to determine who will be promoted at the end of the season.

Major League On Saturday, visiting team and sixth placed Van der Stel came unstuck 19-4 against a pumped up fourth-placed Maitland Giants side in Kensington.

Van der Stel Took a three-run lead in the first inning, but Giants piled on the runs in the second, third and fourth innings to take a 17-4 lead into the fifth innings. Giants scored a further two runs in the fifth inning and the game was ended via the 15-run rule.

Mark Quickfall, Altino Elliott, Connor Walsh and Kyle Rossouw all contributed with multiple hits to Giants success. American-born Connor Walsh did the pitching for

Giants and recovered well after a sluggish start. Van der Stel utilised Pieter Kemp, Robbie Clarke and Swedish-born Elvis Hammerstadt on the mound.

Defending champions and current log leaders Bothasig Knights managed to hold off fifth placed Athlone A’s 6-5 at Abe Sher Sports field in Bothasig.

Both teams recorded twelve hits for the day, with Bothasig leaving twelve runners on base and A’s eight. A’s allowed five walks compared to the one of Bothasig.

Aiden O’ Connor (4/5) and Darren Wedel (3/5) were the top hitters for A’s. Brett Willemburg (2/3) with two walks, Nicholas Eagles (2/4) and a walk did well for Bothasig.

Both teams utilised two pitchers. Jared Elario threw seven innings and Darren Smith Closed out with the last two for Bothasig.

Carl Michaels started for A’s and was replaced by Dean Jacobs after 5.2 innings.

After five innings Bothasig held a 3-1 lead after scoring single runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings. A’s scored one run in the third inning. Bothasig then moved to a 5-1 lead after the sixth inning. A’s came back with four runs in the eighth inning, to tie the game 5-5. A single hit to right field by Nicholas Eagles scored Dayle Feldtman, who got on base via walk, for the winning

run in the ninth inning. lains 14-13 at Durbanville, Milnerton MaverSecond-placed Bellville Tygers held off a icks mercy ruled Battswood 19-4 in Milnerlate recovery from third-placed VOB Ma- ton and home Grassy Park Crusaders beat caws to take the game 6-5 at PP Smit sports Westridge Yankees 14-4. fields on Saturday.

Ten walks

by VOB, compared to the three by Tygers seem to be the difference between the two sides.

Both teams recorded eleven hits with VOB making two errors and Tygers one.

Both teams utilised two pitchers.

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Kolisi in line for top award pringbok Captain Siya Kolisi will be hoping to get another accolade when the winner of the annual Laureus Sporting Moment is announced on Monday 18 February.

The announcement will be made in Monaco during the Laureus World Sports Awards. The global awards honour greatest sporting achievements for past and present sport icons in various categories. The Zwide born flanker for the Stormers and the Western Province is vying for Sporting Moment of 2018. He is up against some formidable contenders, including Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir, who suffers Motor Neurone Disease, Xia Boyu (69), a double amputee who summitted Mount Everest after four attempts as well as seven other contenders. The winner will be decided by the public through voting, which opened on Monday 7 January. The voting process closes on Monday 4 February, where the top three be announced. Weir currently leads the voting with more than 30% of votes, with Bayo on more than 26% while Kolisi is sitting at more just over 20%.

Kolisi made it to the list after grabbing the Laureus Sporting Moment in July. He was recognised for his remarkable rise in the rugby field, following his appointment as the first black captain to lead the Springboks in a Test match, at Ellis Park on Satur-

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The fact that Kolisi was donning the number 6 jersey, the number famously worn by Nelson Mandela at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, just added significance to the remarkable moment for the Springboks and South Africa as a nation.

Kolisi’s story is one of overcoming adversity and succeeding against the odds. He was born in the township of Zwide near Port Elizabeth, and his young mother and grandmother struggled to put food on the table each day. “Times were tough when I was little and often there wasn’t food. I would go to bed starving,” Kolisi said.

The 27-year-old’s incredible rise from poverty to captaining his country is proof that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. “I don’t shy away from where I have come from and I’m aware that my story is a typical South African story in some ways. It’s my motivation,” said Siya.

“Yes, being a professional sportsman can be tough and occasionally you question if it’s all worth it. But then I just think about where I’ve come from and about the people that look up to me.”

The public can go to www.mylaureus.com to cast their votes and view the 10 sporting moments.

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Drive to transform the golf The PGA of South Africa has thrown its full support behind the collective drive within South African golf to fully transform the industry, with the association building on its already longstanding commitment to this goal. In 2017 the PGA of South Africa and its partner, the Black Management Forum (BMF), joined all the major golf bodies in the formation of a transformation council, which drove the transformation indaba held that same year. The transformation council now sits under the auspices of GolfRSA, and a transformation officer has also been appointed to assist the major bodies within South African golf to work collectively towards agreed transformation goals.

“We are aware we have a big role to play in transforming the entire industry, from people who play golf at clubs to people working in the industry,” says PGA of South Africa chief executive, Ivano Ficalbi.

“We will drive as much change within what we control. Our members are at the forefront of the game, meeting with new golfers and driving the growth of the game. The game needs to grow and the only way it will do so is by golf clubs adapting and changing the barriers to entry. We are an association of 670 men and women who are actively involved at clubs and golf facilities, and we see ourselves as the conduit to driving the transformation discussion at these facilities.

“It boils down to the PGA of South Africa

using our membership to play a more active role in getting the transformation message out there and taking golf forward in this country.”

In 2013 the PGA of South Africa first partnered with the BMF to work more closely together in terms of its transformation goals.

The PGA of South Africa has also made allowance for non-executive directors to assist the board of the PGA of South Africa, and appointed Monde Ndlovu from the BMF to the board.

Joseph Phiri, a PGA member based at Zwartkop Country Club, is also a national director on the board and a proposed future vice-chairperson of the association.

The PGA of South Africa has also built a strong relationship with the R&A “Working for Golf” committee, and all R&A projects within Sub-Saharan Africa are managed through the PGA of South Africa Education Department. To date the PGA has managed projects in Botswana, Malawi, Uganda and Madagascar, and provided training through the PGA training programme for African delegates from Mauritius, Madagascar, Malawi and Zambia.“As an association of professional golfers with a long and proud history in the game of golf in South Africa, we are committed to promote the game of golf and to bring about meaningful transformation as we also help to stimulate growth and participation,” says Ficalbi.

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