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Arise and shine to observe a true spectacle of colour, glitz, glamour and entertainment at the 10th annual Cape Town Carnival set to brighten up 1.2km along the Cape Town Fan Walk on Saturday 16 March. Organisers, performers, sponsors and spectators joined in celebrating the official 50-day countdown to the carnival on Wednesday last week. People’s Post is one of the media partners to the event. The Carnival is described as an international event with thousands of locals being joined by spectators from other parts of the country and the world, who travel to observe the marvel first hand. The carnival is also an opportunity for social cohesion, bringing together people from different communities across the city. Pictured are performers, Shaunagh Hoshe from Langa, Chanté Wildeman from Athlone and Asanda Mehlo from Crossroads. Read more on page 7 PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE

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Financial boost for clinic NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku It has been a great start to the year for the Claremont Clinic as it received a boost of R25 000 from the local council.

Ward councillor Ian Iversen recently announced his donation towards the clinic, saying it has been taken from the 2018/2019 financial year ward allocation.

He says the amount will focus on services including: .A breastfeeding counsellor who will be available for three months. .Cancer awareness focusing on a cervical screening drive .Condom, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy awareness week. .World TB Day and .Youth Day, which will focus on giving

talks to learners at local schools to make them aware of the services provided by the clinic.

Iversen hopes the funding will last for at least six months and he urges local patients to take advantage of the clinic as all the services will be offered free of charge.

“The welfare of residents is of importance to the City and we encourage parents to ensure that their children receive the necessary immunisation or injections at the prescribed intervals so that they remain healthy. Parents need to make use of the facilities being offered to check that they are

in good health, but if there are problems to identify them at an early stage.”

Iversen further explains that he would like to see the services taken to the people, making them more accessible so as to improve awareness of various health issues.

“I have asked the clinic staff that some of the events be held at the taxi interchange [where] they would need a few gazebos to conduct interviews and do the necessary testing.

“We also hope to be granted permission to have an event in the local shopping mall as well.”

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March against abortion NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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frica Christian Action, a non-profit organisation based in Claremont, is appealing for public support of their march against abortion on Thursday 31 January.

The march will start from Keizersgracht Street in Cape Town and continue to the National Assembly. The protest comes as the nation marks 22 years since the legalisation of abortion. Taryn Lourens, the coordinator, says Christians who respect the sanctity of life will be observing Thursday as a day of prayer and repentance for the national sin of abortion. She calls on everyone, irrespective of race, age and gender, to participate and have their voices heard.

Lourens says there is power in unity and if many people from different aspects of life could pray together and stand up for unborn babies, they could win their fight.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Proverbs 31:8: ‘Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter’.

“Most of the medical personnel in our

Africa Christian Action during one of their marches. country are church members. Most mothers go to church. Most voters in South Africa claim to be Christians. If Christians in South Africa could stop and look at the

abortion holocaust in the light of the Bible, if we could understand something of the heart of God on this disgraceful abomination, then we would be roused to prayer

and action,” says Lourens.

V To find out more about the march, contact Africa Christian Action on 021 689 4480 or at info@christianaction.org.za, or visit www.christianaction.org.za.

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The bursary is offered by Redefine Retail Proprietary Limited in partnership with the centre.

According to a statement from the centre there is no limit on the number of entries.

Entries close on Friday 11 February.

And once a winner has been selected the prize money will be deposited into the child’s school account.

However, winners will be required to produce relevant documents within seven days of notification or forfeit the winnings.

No payment will be made into any personal and/or third party’s bank account other than that of the school as confirmed by a let-

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None of the prizes are transferable or can be changed, deferred or exchanged for cash for any reason.

All participants must be in possession of a valid South African identity document.

Should a participant be younger than 18 years of age, they will be required to show consent by a guardian or parent and be accompanied by such guardian or parent, if they receive a prize.

All four winners will be selected in a lucky draw format and will be notified by Saturday 19 February.

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Turning passion into business NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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aving grown up in Grassy Park, Sasha Benjamin spread her wings to Kenilworth and turned passion into business.

She started a hip-hop and contemporary dance school in 2016, catering for students between the ages of four and 17 in Grassy Park, Kenilworth, Lansdowne, Heathfield, Strandfontein and Parow. And the numbers have been growing since.

Because of her love for dance and big dreams Sasha juggles between the classes and her job as a seafreight imports co-ordinator.

“If you are passionate about what you do, you will work hard to make a success of whatever career path you choose,” says the dance teacher and University of Cape Town (UCT) graduate.

“I always wanted to run my own dance school to allow the children to come and express themselves through dance. I believe that one has to be happy in what they do, and Arts and Culture offered at tertiary level has so many opportunities available. One needs to get out there and make things happen.”

Sasha now plans to extend her classes and add more dance styles including ballet, African dance, acrobatics and belly dancing. “I think the students have definitely grown in confidence and they are not as shy as some of them were when they first started.

We plan to take part in more competitions this year, improve on our productions,” she says. The school has two productions per year. Sasha says they also plan to grow the school to accommodate everything, including their training initiatives. “Dancing teaches discipline and helps one feel comfortable in their own bodies no matter the body type. It gives chances to not only create but to express whatever we want.

It has always been a part of my life; it cheers me up when feeling down which is something I wanted to impart to others,” Sasha concludes.

V For more information about the classes, contact Benjamin on 063 963 9569 or at chachaevents021@gmail.com.

Talk on Anthony House The Cape Horticultural Society will host an illustrated talk titled “Antony House – Beheadings and Dead Heading” by Rosalind Spiers on Monday 4 February at 20:00 at The Athenaeum in Newlands.

Guests will be taken through the story around the gardens and house, said to be home to the National Collection of Hemerocallis.

She will also explain the family history referred to in the title. Entry is R20 for visitors and there is no need to book.

There will be plants and seeds on sale.

V For further information, contact Glenda on 021 531 5713 or at info@capehorticulturalsociety.co.za.

The school participated in the South Africa Hip-Hop Dance Championships for the first time last year. Captured are the junior students.

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Saturday 2 February V Claremont: Claremont Bethany Fellowship Full Gospel Church will be having its monthly mini market from 08:00 to 13:00.

There will be a tea garden, “konfyt”, bric-a-brac, books, craft, jewellery, clothing and plants. Stalls are available at R20. For more information, call 021 671 9400.

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V Kenilworth: The public is invited to a free talk about Deaf Culture and South African Sign Language to be held at Callow House in Richmond Road from 10:00 to 11:30.

For more information, contact June Bothma via SMS or WhatsApp on 083 448 1837 or email signlanguagebyjune@gmail.com.

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“They then told me when I’m 89, I can come for free,” he says. Ehrlich, who still works at a medical practice in Bellville, turned 89 on 13 January. PHOTO: STEPHAN

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RAIL SAFETY

A watchful eye on scrapyards W

ith the focus on curtailing metal theft in the rail environment, the Rail Enforcement Unit (REU) conducted a total of 121 inspections of scrapyards, bucket shops and hotspots this past week.

Arrests were made in the Woodstock, Claremont and Rondebosch areas.

Seven arrests were made for possession of stolen property, malicious damage to property, attempted robbery and theft.

Furthermore, there were 29 confiscations of copper cable (13m), seven units of liquor, four bags, two overalls, one saw, one saw blade and a knife.

Several notices were also issued.

Metrorail Western Cape regional manager Richard Walker says collaboration is a positive step towards restoring the general public’s faith in rail.

“We have seen how crime is displaced from one area to another as soon as we clamp down.The areas where the REU’s arrests were made this past week are known for antisocial behaviour – a source of concern to both residents and businesses. We remain open to joint initiatives and will engage the Chamber of Commerce and residents’ associations with a view to join the fight against crime,” says Walker.

Mayco member for transport, Felicity Purchase says: “I’m eager to see more commuters returning to rail. The REU’s efforts to curtail metal theft will, over time, resonate in a more stable and reliable rail service which will ensure that this mode of transport becomes the first choice for those who are travelling to and from work.

“A shift from road-based transport to rail will assist to alleviate the congestion on Cape Town’s roads during the peak-hour pe-

riods.

“This will have a big influence on our residents’ quality of life because the less time they spend on travelling, the more time they will have with their loved ones,” she says.

Provincial minister of transport and public works and chairperson of the Rail Management Task Team (RMTT), Donald Grant said: “We are pleased to see the Rail Enforcement Unit (REU) continuing to focus sharply on criminal activity that is targeting the rail. I believe the work being done by the REU will go a long way towards discouraging would-be criminals from stealing property and damaging Metrorail infrastructure. It is important that commuters’ confidence in rail is immediately restored, and that safety within the rail network remains top of mind.”

The public can assist these efforts by reporting crime and vandalism, as this forms part of the intelligence that drives deployment and operations.

Illicit and suspicious activity may be reported to any number listed below: Metrorail Protection Services hotline: 021 449 4336/5056 RRPU Cape Town (platform 1): 021 443 4325 RRPU Bellville: 021 941 6800 RRPU Retreat: 021 710 5129 RRPU Radio Control/OPS Room: 021 449 4309/10 Crime Stop: 0860 10111 Crime Line: SMS 32211 City of Cape Town Metals Theft Unit: 0800 222 2771 Rewards of up to R25 000 are payable for information leading to successful conviction.

Talk for bird lovers The Cape Bird Club is hosting a talk on Thursday 7 February at 20:00, at the Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School.

Johan Schlebusch and Joy Fish will present the Cape Bird Club’s Thailand

Adventure.

Visitors are welcome. Entry is R10 for visitors and non-members. For more information, contact Linda on 021 685 7368 or at lindamerrett@gmail.com.

Look after the wetlands with Geese Glencairn Education and Environment Support Enthusiasts (GEESE) will have their annual meeting on Friday 1 February in St Andrew’s Church, 73 Glen Road, Glencairn at 18:00 and afterwards drinks & snacks next

door. The original office bearers are getting on in years and they would like the support of younger people.

For more information email Cilla Bromley on cilla@bromley.co.za

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EDUCATION

Improvement on results T

he Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says the 2018 systemic test results have been released to schools and they show a significant improvement. The tests are conducted each year in grades 3, 6 and 9 and are an important resource for the department as they determine the level of learners’ language and mathematics abilities. The tests help the department to identify specific areas that need improvement and also assist the schools to improve their outcomes. “They are also useful tools for schools and educators as they provide specific information on various learning are-

as.The 2018 results show a very pleasing, sustained improvement,” says provincial minister for education, Debbie Schäfer.

The tests were originally introduced in 2001, however, in 2011, the WCED approached the Centre for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA) to update and evaluate the existing testing instruments to ensure they remain relevant, credible and in line with the curriculum and the changing school system.

Existing results are compared to the baseline of 2011 and the results are as follows: Mathematics:

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The pass rate for Grade 3 Mathematics improved from 47.2% in 2011 to 56.6% in 2018, an increase of 9.4%. (The percentage pass rate as indicated is based on a pass requirement of 50%.)

“From the tests we were able to pick up that Grade 3 learners are struggling to identify patterns and functions and are struggling with algebra and data handling. We are therefore able to design interventions to assist the Grade 3 learners in these areas.

Without the systemic tests we would not have been able to identify these weaknesses, which shows why they are so important,” says Schäfer.

“The pass rate for Grade 6 Mathematics showed a sustained increase from 23.4% in 2011 to 42.4% in 2018. This is an increase of an impressive 19%. The Grade 6 results indicate that learners are struggling mostly with identifying space and shapes.

“The pass rate for Grade 9 Mathematics improved from 10.4% in 2011 to 23% in 2018.

Here we managed to identify that learners are struggling with data handling. The improvement in maths is most pleasing, given its importance in so many of the skills we need in our country,” says Schäfer.

Language: The language results are generally steady, with increases over the seven years, despite the introduction of more difficult texts, to align them with international benchmarks.Grade 3 language results increased from 38.7% in 2011 to 45.4% in 2018, an increase of 6.7%.

“We were able to identify that Grade 3 learners’ writing skills have declined.

Again, without the systemic tests we would not have been able to identify these weaknesses and address these issues in the foundation phase,” she says.

“Grade 6 language results showed an improvement from 40.9% in 2011 to 44% in 2018. In Grade 6, we identified that learners’ writing skills have significantly improved, but that learners are struggling with reasoning.”

The Grade 9 language pass rate saw steady improvement from 48.9% in 2011 to 51.1% in 2018, an increase of 2.2%.

“As a province we believe in the value of providing diagnostic assessment of the provincial education system so that we can improve the management of education and learner and teacher performance. We are the only province in the country to conduct testing of this nature, which is independently set, administered and marked so as to ensure that the results are credible and in line with international standards. The service providers included the universities of Pretoria and Cape Town,” says Schäfer.

“I am pleased that the Department of Basic Education has finally seen the value in systemic testing and we offer our support as they pilot the systemic tests in 20% of schools in each province.The systemic tests provide the most objective picture possible of learner performance in language and Mathematics, giving us the opportunity to assess whether we are improving the quality of education in the province.

We have used the systemic tests over the years to design our improvement strategies and specific interventions and training programmes for schools and teachers at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute.

This has led directly to some of the improvements that we see in the system.”

The WCED has provided reports to every participating school, which they can now use to inform their school improvement plans for 2019. “There is a lot that needs to be done to ensure that we further improve on these results this year, and it will involve all role-players for this to be achieved, including the participation of parents in encouraging their children to read, write and calculate every day,” says Schäfer.

“This government is committed to improving the language and Mathematics levels of every learner, in every classroom and in every school. If we achieve this objective, we will improve the quality of the whole system, improving learner performance and retention in all grades and ultimately better outcomes in the National Senior Certificate.”

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CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL

Come out and play carnival SAMANTHA LEE @Samantha_Lee121

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he Cape Town Carnival will set the scene for glitz and glamour once again as the event returns, celebrating a decade this year.

The event will be held on Saturday 16 March, with the pre-parade starting from 18:00.

The official countdown event was held last Wednesday at Nasdak. This event marked 50 days to the carnival.

Each year, the carnival attracts thousands of spectators who come together to celebrate cultures, history and social cohesion through a display of colour and splendour. “This year’s theme is Vuka Ukhanye: Arise and Shine!, a call to action to shake off limiting beliefs and be all we can be,” said Cape Town Carnival CEO Jay Douwes.

Rachel Jafta, founder of the Carnival and chairperson of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, said: “The Cape Town Carnival was envisaged as a way of bringing people together and building social cohesion, while offering an extraordinary visual and creative feast and a skills development hub for a wide array of skills.”

Jafta continued that the event has since become a global event with people travelling from both other provinces in South Africa and the rest of the world to marvel in the spectacle that is the Cape Town Carnival.

Another part of the carnival is the annual skills transfer project that sees job creation for residents from vulnerable communities in and around Cape Town.

Cape Town Mayor, Dan Plato commented that it was good to see government working together.

“It is a wonderful initiative and it creates opportunities for the communities on the Cape Flats, townships and the city as a

A group of performers in their costumes from the previous carnival.

PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE

whole. The carnival grows and grows and must continue to grow. As the City of Cape Town, we will do whatever we can to make sure it remains a big part of our events calendar. The carnival brings people from different cultures and diversities together, celebrating all that is Cape Town.We all have a role to play. That is what the theme represents. A call to action for individual and collective engagement to inspire each other and ourselves to not leave it up to someone else.

To not expect the world to take care of itself, but to get involved. With this we are in a position to do so and at the same time, make it fun and beautiful,” said Carnival creative

director Brad Baard.

Baard says the city’s vital social and cultural character is kept alive by creating and supporting social interaction between all Capetonians and through recognition of one another. “Cape Town’s spirit shouldn’t be underestimated – it’s part of the fabric of our society,” he said.

The event featured a panel discussion by role players and sponsors.Award-winning artist and arts curator Khanyisile Mbongwa, who is assisting the Carnival team, said: “Cape Town Carnival occupies a unique space and role, communicating through the language of the carnivalesque, which is a

combination of creativity, exaggeration, colour and spectacle at the intersection of social commentary and celebration. This is really important. We have a difficult history in this country and this city and we cannot do things without asking ourselves serious questions. This year, the carnival asks those questions. The freedom to play, the time to play, and the opportunity to play: these have been politically and socially denied to many South Africans for a long time, making play a political act. Carnival asserts the right to play.

The Carnival provides a vehicle for residents to reclaim the city.”

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A mother in her thirties came to see me with severe depression and generalised anxiety.

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Depression has many causes. Loss of a job, losing a home, divorce, breakup, major financial loss, unhappy environment at work, school and home, being constantly picked upon at school, home or work, having major illness like heart attacks, strokes, arthritis, cancer are some of the causes.

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As we conclude the current financial year, I want acknowledge the outstanding work of the Western Cape Department of Social Development on the ‘Families At Risk’ project. This project seeks to address the needs of families by ensuring that the state’s constitutional and statutory obligations, in terms of Section 28 of the Constitution, are fulfilled.

In South Africa, many families experience instability which increases the likelihood of abuse, neglect, criminality and other risky behaviours in children and adults. Major new legislative provisions have been introduced in South Africa, enabling decisive state intervention in families at risk. However, the state is not yet fully utilising these provisions.

In practical terms, this project identifies and refers children and families at risk through schools, clinics, hospitals and Early Childhood Development (ECDs) centres. It establishes co-operation between the police and local authorities on family law matters including domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and child crime. It makes provision for court processes, alternative care, adoptions, family mediation and planning, parental rights and responsibilities, parenting skills, marriage counselling, reunification services for children in temporarily alternative care and reunification for homeless adults.

This project has been met with great

success. In its first three years of implementation, between 2016/17 and 2018/19, the primary objective was to match the existing legal requirements and the demand for services, whilst prioritising high risk families. Hence, this programme: • Removed 70 children from the streets; • Reduced vacancies in funded Child Youth Care Centres (CYCCs) to 2%; • Cleared court backlogs for child protection cases; • Implemented case monitoring data tracking in DSD’s performance information systems; and • Reduced the backlog in foster orders requiring extensions.

Projects such as these would not enjoy the success that they have without the support of other key stakeholders. Many aspects of this project are inherently transversal, requiring support from the Children’s Court, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Office of the Family Advocate, and the Departments of Health and Education. Clearly, we cannot begin to address the many social ills in our country without the by-in of these stakeholders.

Under my leadership, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will continue to work Better Together and address the plight of families at risk to restore tranquillity and calm to those most vulnerable.

MEC ALBERT FRITZ, email

This year we are reminded of the important work that lies ahead to ensure that we serve the people of Cape Town with dedication and continuous commitment.

This year, as a Subcouncil I would like to take a hands on approach when it comes to long outstanding issues and target low hanging fruit projects with officials in the City of Cape Town. I would like all councillors to compile a list of any unresolved issues that we as a subcouncil can deal with collectively. We will be holding officials accountable for all service delivery complaints that are not actioned.

The City of Cape Town has 26 drop-off sites for garden refuse, builders’ materials and any other items that do not fit into household wheelie bins. These are more than sufficient to ensure the legal and safe disposal of waste. Any person found to be dumping illegally is issued with a Section 56 written notice, which carries a fine of R5 000. The dumper is also liable for an impoundment release fee of R8 426 before they can reclaim their vehicle.

The type of behaviour displayed by these offenders is completely unacceptable and is a risk not only to the environment, but also to public health.

Subcouncil 18 will soon be embarking on an exercise to determine the uses of our public open spaces and together with the planning and property management departments, determine how best to utilise land which City’s departments are unable to maintain or have no alternate use for in order that we could curtail the amount of dumping on a particular location or set the tone of development on its areas.

At the next activity day meeting, our planning department will present the public open spaces in our wards to commence the discussion for the use of such land as I had described in my earlier paragraph.

Once again I would like to mention that project steering committees were formed for Wards 67 and 68, we patiently await the progress of a project steering committee being formed for the housing project within Ward 110.

Having said this, I would like all Capetonians to know that the City only has one database and only those who are high on the waiting list will qualify for a housing opportunity. There is no shortcut to receiving a house from our database therefore we appeal to all residents not to make any cash payments to any individuals with the promise of receiving a home.

It should go without saying that if it is not a ward councillor and city official discussing the housing opportunity and we will not request a deposit for our engagements, the authenticity of what is being promised to residents should be questioned.I urge that residents who are being approached with such promises, must take down the details of the person who have expressed this and report it to the police or a ward councillor or subcouncil office.

COUNCILLOR SHANEN ROSSOUW, Subcouncil 18 chairperson

‘Adoption will grind to a halt’ with no fees I recently spoke with a concerned adoptive father regarding Sections 249 and 259 of the Amendment Bill for the Children’s Act of 2005 which will ensure that all fees related to the adoptive process are scrapped. The adoptive father shared with me the moving story of how he and his wife came to adopt their daughter. The child is still in the protective care process and her name cannot be shared. However, hers is a story of the hope and opportunity that adoption brings. The young girl’s biological mother had an unplanned pregnancy.

She chose to have her adopted so that she could enjoy the best possible life.

The girl’s biological mother chose a life of stability for her daughter with a loving and caring adoptive family.Understanding the tremendous sacrifice of the biological mother, the new adoptive

parents have opted to share photos and updates of the child with the biological mother through a social worker. Additionally, the young girl will be able to meet her biological mother once she turns 18-years-old, provided that she chooses to. I was then curious about the inter-cultural aspect of the adoption and asked him, are you as family taking any measures to educate your daughter on her heritage?

The adoptive father explained that he and his wife are studying her biological mother’s culture and language and will actively try to raise their daughter in both her biological and adopted cultures.

Whilst the adoptive father admitted that adoption is not without difficulty, he explained that he, his wife and his daughter received ample support from the social workers from their respective

private adoption agency and from the adoptive community.

There are currently 3.7million orphaned and vulnerable children in our country, and we can scarcely afford to eliminate another successful form of child protection.

By making it illegal to charge fees for adoptive services, we are not only increasing the workload of state social workers, but we are also eliminating an entire industry which not only facilitates the majority of adoptions but also employs countless professionals including private social workers, medical professionals, adoption agencies, psychologists, immigration specialists and many others. In short, adoptions in South Africa will grind to a halt.

MEC ALBERT FRITZ, Email

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Record elite start list at triathlon T

en South African triathletes are among the top contenders for the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town champion.

The event takes place on Sunday 10 February, and officially opens the 2019 International Triathlon Union (ITU) global race calendar.

The event is the only ITU race that takes place on African soil.

It forms part of the Discovery Get Active Weekend, which sees world-class triathletes competing for world ranking and Olympic qualification points, as well as multi-sport enthusiasts and novices enjoying an exciting day of swimming, cycling and running along the picturesque Atlantic Seaboard and past iconic city landmarks.

ITU is the world governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multi-sport disciplines, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross-triathlon and winter triathlon. It was founded in 1989 at the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France.

“The 2019 Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town has attracted a record elite entry field, with many of the world’s top triathletes on the waiting list, hoping to secure a last-minute spot at the start on 10 February.

This is an important event for triathletes hoping to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo,” says event director Gary Marescia.

South African Richard Murray will be back to defend his title and is set to go headto-head with countryman Henri Schoeman, who came second in the 2018 event.

Schoeman became the first South African to win an Olympic medal for triathlon by

Richard Murray will be back to defend his title.

taking bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and he recently clinched a gold in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. They are joined in the men’s division by Wian Sullwald, who came second in the 2018 Dakar Africa Triathlon Union (ATU) Sprint Triathlon African Cup in December.

Gillian Sanders, who took second place in the 2018 event, leads the South African wom-

en’s pack. She was part of the South African 2018 Commonwealth Games team, and took first place at the 2018 Agadir ATU Triathlon African Cup in November.

She is joined by fellow South Africans Jodie Berry, Shanae Williams, Amper Schlebusch, Simone Ackermann (fourth in 2018), and Anel Radford.

International competitors setting their

sights on the podium include Austrian Lukas Pertl (third in 2018) and Stefan Zachäus from Luxembourg who is keen to rise up in the ITU ranking in order to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, as well as Slovakia’s Richard Varga and Russian brothers Dmitry and Igor Polyanskiy.

In the women’s division, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy (2 x world champ and gold medallist in the 2018 Commonwealth Games) and Rachel Klamer from the Netherlands – ITU world ranked eighth and 10th respectively – are laser focused on making their mark in Cape Town.

The race will start at the V&A Waterfront, with the swim leg of the triathlon beginning in Quay 6, before the route takes the athletes past the Green Point precinct and along the scenic Sea Point Promenade before finishing on the Cape Town Stadium forecourt.

Cape Town mayor Dan Plato said: “The City of Cape Town is proud to support and host an event of an international stature as the Discovery Triathlon World Cup. It is one of many exciting sporting spectacles on Cape Town’s events calendar.

“Not only does the event provide exhilarating entertainment on land and sea, but it also contributes to our efforts of creating opportunities for our residents.

“We are looking forward to seeing the talent on display and wish all the athletes and spectators a wonderful event.”

In addition to hosting the world’s best, the event also attracts almost 2000 recreational triathletes.

V Entries close on Thursday 31 January, and athletes may visit www.triathlon.capetown for more information and to enter.

Double ton for Moos EARL HAUPT @EarlHaupt

setting his sights on a brighter cricketing future.

“To see the hard work materialise into results inspires me to continue working harder. Currently I’m playing u.14A for Wynberg Boys’ High School and some day I would like to play first team for my school. It would be a dream come true to be selected for SA u.19 which would open doors for entry into the Cobras Cubs side. From there I would love to represent my country,” he says.

He adds that he hopes those with whom he shares a love for the game of cricket will continue to enjoy the game, while also playing with passion.

“Always give your best. I would also relay a quote my dad always uses to encourage me: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

The cricket summer is in full swing for Kenwyn resident Yaaseen Moos.

The 13-year-old, who attends Wynberg Boys’ High School and belongs to St Augustine’s Cricket Club, scored a swashbuckling 203 not out against Groote Schuur High in an u.15 game on Thursday 18 January. His double century, which included eight sixes and 29 boundaries, was scored off just 86 balls. Yaaseen captained the WP u.13B team last year and has already scored five centuries for his school and club respectively. His best bowling figures are six wickets for 16 runs off five overs.

“I was four-years-old when my dad took me to my first mini cricket match. I did not have any cricket whites yet and wore casual clothing during the match. It was so much fun,” says the Yaaseen.

He says he relishes the challenge which comes with facing a skilled bowler where he has to work out a plan of attack while defending his prized wicket, comparing it to a game of chess which plays itself out in the middle.

“I enjoy batting because it depends on hand and eye coordination and balance while playing a shot. It has taught me to have more patience and not to rush things,” says Yaaseen.

When he thinks back to his recent double-century, Yaaseen says the hard work he has put in is Yaaseen Moos scored a sensational 203 not out paying off richly, against Groote Schuur High in an u.15 game on while he is already Thursday 18 January.

SSS ACADEMY ADVANCE IN BAYHILL PLAYOFFS: Jade Motto of SSS Academy in Athlone is sandwiched by Takudzwa Teera (left) and Abaidullah America of RC Athletico with his attempted overhead kick in a Bayhill u.19 playoff game played at the Blue Downs Sports Complex on Saturday 26 January. The Athlone team won 2-0 to advance to the next round.

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Varsity Cup countdown W

ith the FNB Varsity Cup only a week away, the tournament sees new skippers taking the reins of their sides, hoping to take the title.

The tournament kicks off with the newly promoted UWC taking on UCT in the battle for Cape Town, while Maties’ first game will be against Johannesburg challengers Wits at the Danie Craven Stadium.

UJ will take on last year’s finalists NWU at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg. CUT, which narrowly escaped relegation last year, will journey to the capital to take on UP-Tuks, with the Stripe Generation looking to start with a bang after a disappointing 2018 campaign.Local varsities will be captained by Kuyenzeka Nama Xaba (UCT), Adrian Paarwater (UWC) and Johan Momsen (Maties).

Maties were near-invincible last

season, going undefeated and only drawing two games, to Wits and NWU respectively. Defending champions’ captain Johan Momsen is very relaxed going into the season with his current charges, despite the giant shoes to fill.

“We don’t really experience the status as defending champions as pressure. We have the experience with many of the players from last year still in the squad and even some of the young guns who also won their title in our team. So we have players that know how to win.”

Momsen, who replaces Niel “Chippy” Oelofse, trusts in his side’s structures and coach going into the new season.

“We will trust the process like we did last year and even though we haven’t made big changes, Coach Hawies (Fourie) believes in changing before the need to

change. The players have been working hard all pre-season and they look strong and fit. The vibe is awesome, and it is great to be part of the squad.”

UCT Ikeys’ new skipper Nama Xaba is grateful for the opportunity to lead the Cape Town side and wants to do justice to UCT’s Varsity Cup legacy.

“I must say that I am very grateful to the Lord for giving me such a task, and just thankful for the belief from UCT Ikeys, to give me such a prestigious responsibility.

“I think any person would be nervous for what lies ahead but it’s certainly not fear – it’s more about feeling overwhelmed by the legacy set before us in this club and having to leave it in a better place. I also feel that there’s so many leaders in this club that have been and are continually supporting me which makes things easier.”

The loose forward is confident going into the new season because of the strong experience and calibre of the players around him.

“We have pretty much had the same spine with regard to the team for these past two seasons, so there’s calmness and experience in

the side and we really feel that this is the year that we’ll click the best and play UCT rugby.”

V For all Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield matches, visit the Varsity Cup website at http://varsitycup.co.za for further information, or get to your stadium on game day and purchase tickets at the gate.

Representatives and captains participating in this year’s Varsity Cup gathered at the tournament’s launch last week. PHOTO: BARCO GREEF

STORMERS STRETCH MUSCLES IN CONSTANTIA: Wesley Futter of False Bay Rugby Club tries to stop a surging Cobus Wiese during a pre-season warm-up game against the Stormers played in the sweltering heat in Constantia on Saturday 26 January. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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