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Owning the World TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

three big races in the world – u.23 Giro, Tour Down Under and Tour rom humble beginof Britain. I’m pretty nings, a Capricorn happy with my progress resident has mastered thus far as I only started the art of cycling and is racing overseas three now on the world stage. years ago and now I’m Nicholas Dlamini (23) already racing on the was raised by a single highest level of cymother in the dusty towncling,” he says. ship of Capricorn and he Dlamini says his bighas always enjoyed cygest supporter is his cling since he was young. mother and his family.

Now he cycles for Di“My mom is very supmension Data and has Nicholas Dlamini. portive. She was happy gone on to cycle all over for me to cycle and unthe world. He has taken part in the World derstood how dangerous it is. What keeps me Champs and African Champs, Under23Giro going is the motivation I get from my family. and Dauphine Tour.“It was not an easy start. I’ve got a great support structure. I look up Coming from a township you don’t get all the to Ryan and Vanessa Sandes – they’re not cyequipment easily, but I had to do with what clists but my mentors; I greatly look up to I had. I think what kept me going was that them.

I had a dream and I kept that dream alive.

Some of the races he has won include the I wanted to cycle professionally and al- May Day Classic, Jock Classic Junior and though I didn’t have much, I held on to my Clover Tour. He also came fourth in the Badream,” says Dlamini.

by Giro, the biggest race for u.23. Apart from He was first introduced to the world of cy- travelling the world, Dlamini enjoys reading cling by a friend. “A friend of mine, Vuyisa and cooking. “I love cooking with my mom Mgolombane, was a cyclist and he got me in- or you’ll find me at the beach having coffee to a small cycling club called Ben in Capri- with my girlfriend. My day is usually breakcorn Park when I was 12-years-old. I had to fast, training, lunch, and the rest of the day work hard. I enjoyed it,” he says. is spent with my family since I spend lots of His big break came last year when he time away from home,” he says. turned professional with Team Dimension Although he comes from a rough neighData for Qhubeka. He says he loves cycling bourhood he didn’t allow that to shape his a lot. “It’s not only my job but something spe- future. “Work hard know what you want. I cial to me. I travel and race all over the world knew that one day I will be celebrated beand get to meet great people out there. And cause I dreamt of it. I think I’m creating a obviously that adrenaline feeling of compet- great legacy for South African cycling in Euing makes it worthwhile,” says Dlamini. rope and I’d love to be remembered by that.

Nicknamed the King of the Mountain My message to others from the township is (KOM), he says this year is all about learn- to dream. Most of us can’t make it because ing from the best, “while I get the best possi- cycling is an expensive sport and in townble results I can get in my races and be the ships we don’t have much to afford the best I can ever be”. “I was nicknamed the equipment, but if you hang on to the dream King of the Mountain. I’ve won KOM in your big break will come,” says Dlamini.

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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 8 PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE

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PEOPLE'S POST | RETREAT Tuesday, 29 January 2019

HILLVIEW

Safe place for kids TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

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andy Arendse from Hillview has a big heart for children, which is why she is dedicating her time to help them with homework and ensure they are safe.

Having worked for a non-profit organisation focused on the education of children, she felt inspired to start her own organisation and help local children.

Last year Arendse started and registered her non-profit organisation, Rising Helping Hands, in the area. She runs several programmes from her backyard and accommodates children aged between seven and 15.

“Children come to me straight after school and I help them with homework and we run several programmes to help them be better people and good citizens in the near future.

We start from 15:00 until 18:00. I keep the children until the parents come to fetch them. If parents don’t come I have to walk

them home to ensure that they get home safe. I also feed the children because coming back from school they are hungry so we give them snacks and juice. I want all the children that I work with to have full stomachs and fresh minds – that is why I do what I do,” she says.

As is the case for most NPOs, Arendse says funding is a challenge. “My wish is to give the children porridge in the morning, but we can’t afford that all the time. Sometimes there is and times we have nothing. I do my best to ask for donations. It would be great if we could get porridge in the morning. Unemployment is a huge challenge in our area and some children go to school hungry and we don’t want that,” she says. “I want children to be full so that they can concentrate in class. If anyone can help me with snacks, and porridge it will be appreciated.”

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“I want children to have a safe space. We teach them a lot, especially academically, and also self-respect and respect for other people. The children that I work with know that as soon as we step into Aunty Sandy’s yard it is all about respect and I want them to take that everywhere they go,” she says.

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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

periods.

“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 Philippi/Stock Road: 021 370 1011 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.

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PEOPLE'S POST | RETREAT Tuesday, 29 January 2019

SEAWINDS

‘Park was a waste of money’ TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

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eawinds residents say the money that was invested in building the smart park in the area should have been invested into building houses or a training facility for the youth.

The City of Cape Town recently sent out a statement saying it is dismayed at the wanton destruction and vandalism which has turned the multi-million rand Seawinds Smart Park into a pile of rubble and ash, and reduced the building to a charred skeleton.

Built at a cost of R7.6m, the facility was opened on Heritage Day, 24 September 2017.

Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien, says there is nothing left of the park, which was opened a mere 16 months ago.

“These features are now burned to ash, vandalised or stolen. The park has been dam- The Seawinds Smart Park just after it opened. aged to such an extent that it is unrecognisable as the same space it was ground; two multi-purpose courts that when it opened. For that brief time it provid- could host a variety of ball games; a picnic ed families with world-class features that area and covered stage, as well as outdoor included a water play area where children exercise areas. Sadly, criminals have decould learn about the water cycle and splash stroyed this facility and the ideal it stood around in shallow water; a younger chil- for. Families no longer have a beautiful, safe dren’s play area; a multi-purpose play- place to enjoy and the children of the area

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now have even less recreational space to call their own,” he says Badroodien says the City cannot fight the scourge of vandalism and destruction alone.

Each one of us needs to be more responsible.

“We must report acts of vandalism and theft to the police and Law Enforcement as and when we witness them. This requires both active citizenry and exercising our moral duty to do what is right.”

However, resident of the area, Aysha Davids, says that had the City listened to them all this could have been avoided. “We made it clear that we didn’t want a park here.

What was pressing for us and still an issue is housing. We told them they should use the money to build houses,” she says. However, she says their suggestion was dismissed and they were told the park will go on as it was already in the pipeline. “It was forced on us. Remember at the time it was launched there were water restrictions, so it really didn’t make sense to have a smart park which will use water in the midst of a water crisis,” Davids says.

Davids adds that the City must listen to the people. “This just shows what happens when the officials don’t listen to the people.

They didn’t involve the community in all this. Even when the whole park was done no-one really came to the community and engaged with us on how the park should be used and what our part will be as the community, hence the waste of money.”

Ward 67 councillor Gerry Gordon says when the process started she was not yet the councillor.

“I don’t know the prior discussion, but we went on with the park because people wanted it. They said other areas are getting parks so we wanted to bring it to them, but it has been reduced to nothing.”

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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Mosaic book launch tomorrow NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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he voluntary work of the Mosaic Training Service and Healing Centre for Women will no longer be expressed in spoken word, but stored in black and white as the founder, Rolene Miller, has decided to pen it down.

Being a social worker by profession, Miller believes that sharing experiences and empowering one another is vital in fighting the scourge of violence.

On Wednesday 30 January she will launch her book titled Womandla!

Women Power, at the Jacob Gitlin Library in Gardens. This comes 25 Rolene Miller years after she founded the centre.

Mosaic started by offering counselling training to women from disadvantaged communities of Cape Town, producing social auxiliary workers over the years and reaching a large number of abused women, some of whom also became trainers and joined the organisation.

It also helps women with court processes when seeking protection. It operates in 14 courts around Cape Town and as far as Atlantis, Worcester and Paarl.

Miller says the book is full of true-life experiences that teach women how to be-

come self-empowered and powerful.

Remembering why she founded the NGO and what can be expected from the book, Miller says: “I wanted to expose the issue of abuse, which is still taboo in many cultures. It is not spoken about, and abused women are ashamed of being abused.”

“It (the book) is ultimately written to reach a wider audience about the lessons that were learnt at Mosaic. The public can expect a human story about 10 grassroots and poorly educated trainees who studied for one year when I taught them social work skills. It is a story of their graduation and their self-empowerment. It is about love, faith in God, respect, trust, honesty and caring that we shared during our training year together.”

Some of the organisation’s graduates and abuse survivors had an input in the book, giving testimonies, comments and a word of thought for abuse victims.

About 1000 hard copies are ready to be purchased and will be available at bookstores at a cost of R230 per book.

V Entry to the launch is free but attendees are urged to RSVP to 021 462 5088 or admin@gitlinlibrary.co.za. It starts at 17:30 for 18:00.

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. The Club runs regular outings, field trips, usually three or four every month.

Entry is R10 for visitors and non-members.

For more information, contact Linda on 021 685 7368 or at lindamerrett@gmail.com.

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EDUCATION

New year, new chance

A chance to complete your studies.

TIYESE JERANJI @jeranji

N Make 2019 your best year yet with BRM Trendsetters!

Do you want to meet new people? Learn new things? Have new experiences?

If you answered yes to all three, and you're a teenager, then you're exactly who we want as part of BRM Trendsetters 2019! Join our exclusive club and not only will you become an of cial ambassador of Blue Route Mall, you'll have the chance to do more, see more, and learn more, all within a fun, interactive environment.

So what exactly is BRM Trendsetters? Essentially it's a programme that gives teens the opportunity to take part in a wide range of exciting activities and events, while learning important skills and interacting with the community at the same time. Not only will you be meeting teens from other schools, you'll be meeting business owners, managers, mall patrons and more, all of whom will share valuable experiences and life lessons with you. So whether you already know what you want to do after school, or are still exploring your options, you'll be given the tools you need to succeed in the future.

Of course, you'll need to have enough time to commit to BRM Trendsetters outside of any other extracurricular programmes. And you'll need to be willing to make new friends, work together as a team, and have huge amounts of fun!

If you can tick all those boxes, then we want you as one of our next BRM Trendsetter 2019 ambassadors.

Apply in the centre or online today, and let's make 2019 your best year yet!

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ew World Foundation in Lavender Hill is calling on those that didn’t complete their matric for various reasons, to enrol for their Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) or matric classes to set themselves up for better opportunities.

Almost two years ago, two organisations – the Community Development and Training Centre New World Foundation and the Capricorn Learning Centre – partnered to support the community to get their basic education qualification through the offering of night classes. Everyone interested is allowed to join, having left school as a child already or even only in the last year of high school.

Daniela Schlichter, project manager at New World Foundation, says that just because you dropped out of school when you were young or you did not get a chance to go to school, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it now. “You can choose to do it now! Give yourself a second chance and get literate and a certificate. Learn how to read and write, and gain valuable general knowledge and life skills that no-one can ever take from you. Empower yourself with knowledge to find a good work opportunity and to be independent.”

In order to make it possible for community members to attend Classes at a very low cost, the Community Development and Training Centre New World Foundation and the Capricorn Learning Centre work closely together on this initiative to offer ABET and matric classes in Lavender Hill (NWF, Grindal Avenue) and Capricorn (Capricorn Primary School, Vrygrond Avenue). Classes take place from Mondays to Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00 at a low cost of only R150 per year. The new academic year is starting today (29 January).

“If you left school before passing Grade 9, it is your chance now to join the new classes this year. Registration is still open and will be kept open for some time after the starting date,” says Schlichter.“If you already passed Grade 9 successfully, new classes on higher levels will start later this year.

Knowledge that you gain is very valuable and can never be taken away from you. Give yourself a second chance and take this opportunity,” she says.

If you are interested, come to NWF (Mondays to Thursdays between 18:30 and 19:30) to register or to find out more information.

V For more information, you can also contact Thandiswa Ntisa on 076 219 1769.

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CRIME WRAP V Overcome Heights: On Saturday 12 January at about 15:00, police officers from Muizenberg Police Station were busy with crime prevention patrols in St Titus Road when then noticed a suspicious-looking man. The suspect, on seeing the po-

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lice, attempted to evade the officers and after a short pursuit, constables Zubenathi Lumko and Masibulele Mdunyelwa apprehended him in St Patrick’s Street. The 24-year-old suspect, a resident of Overcome Heights, was found to be in possession of a 9mm Vektor pistol and eight live rounds of ammunition. He was detained on char-

ges of possession of a prohibited firearm and unlicensed ammunition and appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court.

The newly appointed station commander of Muizenberg police, Colonel Vassie Naidoo, thanked his officers for their good work and was extremely elated at the recovery of the illegal fire-

arm, which has the potential to cause havoc in the community. Colonel Naidoo further reiterated that the removal of illegal firearms from our communities is a cause to which they remain committed and he encouraged the community to remain positive and continue providing information to the police.

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Depression is real Depression, not all in the mind.

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

I was quite shocked when she informed me that l diagnosed her with depression at the age of seventeen but her parents refused to accept the diagnosis.

They told her that there was no such thing as depression or anxiety and threw her tablets away.

She never sought professional help for the next 17 years and suffered from her depression and went through two marriages.

She plucked up the courage to see me because her anxiety and depression was

getting the better of her.

She stayed in her room, rarely went out, felt down, lost weight and had no interest in doing pleasurable things.

She was just not enjoying the idea of living.

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.

There are, however, many instances where there is no cause for the depression.

Whatever the reason, depression is a real and debilitating condition that can lead to substance abuse and even suicide if it is not treated.

Unfortunately, many depressed people in the world do not seek professional help out of ignorance or because of a lack of mental facilities.

People with depression perform poorly at work, school, suffer in their marriages and at home and end up having no social life.

Depression and anxiety are highly treatable conditions and treatment is highly rewarding.

Having a mental illness is not something to be ashamed of because mental

illness knows no class, race or age group.

Everyone of us will suffer a bout of depression in our lives at some time or the other.

If we can’t deal with it, we should not hesitate to seek help.

We are extremely fortunate to live in an age when we have a wide array of good and affordable treatments. Our biggest challenge is to overcome the overwhelming ignorance about this treatable condition because of outdated beliefs.

It is time to abandon groundless beliefs about mental ailments and treat them.

We no longer live in the stone ages.

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Successful family restoration project

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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.

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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.

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

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 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 in-

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spire 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.

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fter racing to an 11-1 lead after four innings, Thistle had to dig deep to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning in their 14-13 victory over visitors Helderberg Pirates in their Major League B game of the Cape Town Baseball Federation competition on Saturday 26 January at the Ottery Baseball Fields.

Pirates almost turned it around by scoring nine runs from six hits and two errors in the top of the fifth innings, and drawing level at 13-all in the top of the ninth inning. Keenan Thomas, who got on base via an error, scored the winning run for Thistle.

Pirates made 10 errors compared to Thistle’s six.

Both teams utilised three pitchers. Keegan Watson started on the mound for Thistle. He was briefly replaced by Siya Mana after six innings. Garth van Eeden threw the last three innings.

Austrian Szon Tomkiewicz threw two innings before being relieved by Justin Smith for one inning for Pirates. Jared Uys pitched the last six innings.

Pirates also out-hit Thistle 16 hits to 12. SP Griebenow (4/6) was Pirates’ best hitter, with Bantu Sotyato and Spencer Diedericks (both 2/4) doing well for Thistle.

In other Major League B results, on Saturday Westridge Yankees beat Milnerton Mavericks 18-3 at Stephan Reagan Sports Ground. Van der Stel beat Grassy Park Crusaders 11-7 in Stellenbosch.

On Sunday Grassy Park Crusaders beat Helderberg Pirates 12-1 at Radloff Park in Somerset West. Both Thistle and Van der Stel recorded their second victories for the weekend with an 8-5 and 15-2 win over Milnerton Mavericks and Battswood respectively.

In Saturday’s Major League fixtures, Bothasig Knights beat VOB 16-1 at Abe Sher Sports Field, Athlone A’s beat Durbanville Villains 8-1 at Vangate Sports Complex, and Maitland Giants lost 14-2 to Bellville Tygers at PP Smit Sports Ground.

Results: Saturday Major League: Bothasig Knights 16; VOB Macaws 1 Athlone A’s 8; Durbanville Villains 1 Bellville Tygers 14; Maitland Giants 2 Major League B Westridge Yankees 18; Milnerton Mavericks 3

Thistle 14; Helderberg Pirates 13 Van der Stel 15; Grassy Park Crusaders 9 Battswood on bye Major League Reserve: Bothasig Knights 5; VOB Macaws 6 Athlone A’s 14; Durbanville Villains 6 Bellville Tygers 11; Maitland Giants 7 Major League B Reserve

Thistle 0; Helderberg Pirates 9 Van der Stel 11; Grassy Park Crusaders 7 Battswood on bye Sunday: Major League B Thistle 8; Milnerton Mavericks 5 Helderberg Pirates 1; Grassy Park Crusaders 12

Van der Stel 15; Battswood 2 Westridge Yankees on bye Major League B Reserve Thistle 6; Milnerton Mavericks 5 Helderberg Pirates 8; Grassy Park Crusaders 5 Van der Stel 9; Battswood 0 (default) Westridge Yankees on bye

Jessie Hugo of Westridge Yankees (right) puts on the afterburner to beat the peg to second base where Milnerton Mavericks’ Jarred Rainer prepares to receive the ball during a Major League game played at the Stephen Reagan Sports Ground on Saturday 26 January. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Double ton for Moos EARL HAUPT @EarlHaupt 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 doublecentury, Yaaseen says the hard work he has put in is paying off richly, while he is already setting his sights on a brighter cricketing future.

“To see the hard work materialise into re-

sults 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.”

SSS ACADEMY ADVANCE IN BAYHILL PLAYOFFS: Jade Motto of SSS Academy in Yaaseen Moos scored a sensational 203 not out against Groote Schuur High in an u.15 game on Thursday 18 January.

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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