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arden Village Primary School’s only female principal in its 92-year existence left the school last week, after more than two decades at the helm. Gillian October (62) bade farewell in an emotional ceremony in the school’s hall on Tuesday 31 July. The “God-fearing leader” and “wonder woman” retired after serving the school for 43 years. She was prin-
cipal at the Maitland-based school since 1996, having started as a teacher in 1975. The school has more than 600 learners, and scores of them joined their teachers, parents, community leaders and education officials in bidding October a moving farewell. Inspirational music, celebration and prayer characterised the event, with programme director Kristen Morgendal at one stage performing “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Roger Whittaker, es-
pecially for October. The retiring principal appeared overwhelmed as she listened to the learners and teachers singing the school’s anthem before she received gifts from colleague and acting principal, Lydia Engelbrecht, on behalf of staff and learners. All her colleagues then took to the stage and, in a creative gesture, brandished pages with a string of adjectives, ranging from compassionate, kind-hearted, gracious and admirable to earnest, remarkable, vibrant and strong, all describing their erstwhile leader.
Gillian October, the only female principal to have ever led Garden Village Primary School in 92 years, retired last week.PHOTO: LUVUYO MJEKULA
Speaking on behalf of staff and learners, foundation phase teacher Norma Dennis thanked October for her “exceptional and outstanding” work over the years as a teacher and principal at the school. “I am most certain that when you responded to your calling as principal of this school, you made sure to lay a solid foundation of sound respect, honesty, trust, integrity and transparency,” said Dennis. She said October’s leadership and guidance were appreciated by all at the school. On a lighter note, Dennis joked about how staff members were yet to see another principal willing to share breakfast and lunch with the rest of the staff. “You are a strong, energetic leader with great people skills,” she said. Dennis added that October’s legacy of passion for excellence in education, to empower, inspire and motivate, would be maintained. “Thank you for acknowledging us and our expertise as teachers with our different skills in our classrooms and the respect for each of us. Thank you for the legacy of passion for excellence in education – teach with your heart and not your head,” said Dennis. An engaging slideshow depicting the history of the school in pictures was played for the audience. October’s address was one of emotion and gratitude. She thanked everyone, from teachers and learners, past and present, to general staff and the wider Maitland community, for “making my time here pleasant, enjoyable and worthwhile”. “I cannot thank you individually because there are many of you, you are really all appreciated.” She encouraged the learners to pursue their success and not give up amid challenges. “My message to you is: ‘You can make it, you can be successful because life is not just about successes, there are failures too but you must not give up’,” said October. Worried about how she would handle being away from the school and her colleagues with whom she interacted in the staff room, she said, as if to console herself, that God would look after her. She said she would take fond memories with her as she leaves. Pastor Allistair Trout closed the event with a prayer.
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otorsport racing is proving that the world of racing is not just a man’s world, but a woman’s world as well,” says young racing driver Ciara van Niekerk (16). She comes from a family with a motorsport background: her grandfather, John van Niekerk Snr was a stock car champion back in the Goodwood Showground days. Growing up with the sport all around her, it ignited her passion for racing. Ciara will be sharing the stage at Queens of Quick on Thursday with fellow women racers Andrea Bates and Nashrene Schloss. When asked about the sensation that she experiences when racing, Van Niekerk says: “I don’t think you can describe the feeling of being in a race or a racing driver unless you’ve experienced it. From the minute you start buckling up to the moment you cross the finish line, your whole body is filled with adrenaline, it’s continuous excitement and unpredictability.” When asked about her favourite part of racing, she refers to a project in which she was involved last year. This development project, initiated by her father, John van Niekerk Jnr, required learners from Dunoon High School (boys and girls) to write a moti-
vational essay. Ciara van Niekerk The essay was to contain the reasons why they should be chosen to be part of the Wingfield Motors development team. After a fair selection process two learners, Yonela Ntlanga (placed third in the championship) and Sinothando Yaphi (placed sixth in the championship), were chosen to race in the Cape Hell Drivers mini class. “Being able to share my passion with them has inspired me and made my racing experience so special,” says Van Niekerk. “Being part of a team and being lucky enough to have one of the best drivers known to the Killarney race track, Danie van Niekerk, as my coach and team mate, as well as Ernest Roos,” explains Van Niekerk. The love for motorsport was like love at first sight when she had the opportunity to sit behind the wheel for the first time. “I don’t think there was an exact moment when I started loving motorsport, more like a part
of me I hadn’t discovered yet,” continues Van Niekerk. She started racing in the stock car field at 11 years old, competing against older competitors aged 17 and 18 years. The experience was “quite scary”, she says, but she managed to overcome the fear and it did not stop her from putting aside her age and showcasing her talent. Her greatest achievements would be her first championship win at age 13 (youngest ever), in the Cape Hell Drivers Mini class. She reclaimed her title and decided to retire from racing in the Mini class at age 16. From there she moved onto the Midas Clubmans class in the Wingfield Motors Power Series. Women attending the Queens of Quick event can expect a casual chat about what she does and why she chose a career in motorsport. V Join the exciting event, Queens of Quick, on Women’s Day, 9 August, from 09:30 to 12:00.
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OWNER SOUGHT: Woodstock police have released this photograph in an attempt to trace the owner of the violin, which was stolen out of a vehicle on Saturday 28 July in Albert Road, says police spokesperson, Sergeant Hilton Malila. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Reginald Abrahams on 021 486 2840.
CRIME WRAP V Woodstock: Operation Squeeze resulted in a number of arrests for various serious and less serious crimes. During the operation in the past week, operational support personnel arrested seven suspects for possession of drugs, possession of a carbreaking item, possession of stolen property, possession of a dangerous weapon, assault and driving under the influence of alcohol. Police officers’ main focus was on blocks 1364, 1363 and 1365. No crimes were reported in these blocks during the operational deployment of the members, says Woodstock police spokesperson Sergeant Hilton Malila. The station commander, Colonel Dumezweni Ntsezo, stopped a vehicle in Durham Avenue and arrested a motorist for driving under the influence. The team was praised for their dedication. V Woodstock: Police arrested seven suspects for crimes related to dealing in drugs, possession of dagga, possession of dangerous weapons and car breaking implements and robbery this past week. The operation was complimented by community crime fighters including neighbourhood watches of Salt River, upper and lower Woodstock and street committees. “Jointly we ensured that the streets once again belong to the community and all property was safe throughout the night,” says spokesperson, Sergeant Hilton Malila. Hot spot areas like Wright Street, Bromwell Street, Pine Road and Mascani were frequently visited and illegal activities disrupted. The success also forms part of the local police’s 10-day joint community safety structures operational approach to make the area safer, under the leadership and guidance of station commander, Colonel Dumezweni Ntsezo. “With the steep petrol increases whilst our watches and street committees come and patrol with their own vehicles, I want to thank the roles our partners and community safety structures are playing during Operation Squeeze, as we have one common goal to ensure safety and security of all residents and visitors of Woodstock,” says Ntsezo.
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ikers from all corners of the Western Cape assembled in the Kensington Civic Centre on Sunday 5 August to raise funds for the benefit of people living with cancer. The Cancer Run, as the annual event is known, sees bikers go on a mass ride from their respective locations and gather in a selected venue, Kensington the most frequented one. This year’s mass ride started from Wynberg and Brackenfell, with the bikers, representing more than 40 clubs, regrouping in Voortrekker Road and heading for the civic centre. Inside the centre, all sorts of activities – a potjiekos competition, face painting, Shavathon and numerous lucky draws – heated up the day. Children were not spared entertainment, with candy floss, popcorn and slush puppie available at food stalls, for free. Entry fee to the event was R50 and beanies and caps were also on sale. Conducted under the Biker Charities Western Cape (BCWC), the event’s aim was to raise money for charity and for people with cancer, said BCWC chairperson Bobby van der Westhuizen. He said although the bikers are a priority, ordinary people outside the biker community are assisted. “We help a lot of non-bikers, they approach us and ask for help, we ask for doctor’s proof that they are sick. We pay doctors’ bills. We don’t give cash,” added Van der Westhuizen. One of the partners was Kensington-based Alpha Charity Foundation, an organisation that helps sick and homeless people. “Every year since the inception of the Annual Cancer Run we enter the potjiekos competition and the funds we raise we give directly to the
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Tuesday 7 August V Observatory: The management committee and staff of the Cart Horse Protection Association invite local residents to attend their annual meeting where they will report back on their work for the year 1 April 2017 to 31 March and share their goals and dreams. Dr Magdie van Heerden, the guest speaker, will present a talk titled “Breaking the cycle of violence: What can each of us do?”. The meeting will take place at the River Club in Observatory Road at 18:30 for 19:00. Refreshments will be served. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP Karin on 021 535 3435 or by email to fund@ carthorse.org.za before Tuesday 31 July. Thursday 9 August V Woodstock: Woodstock Library and Friends of the Library, in collaboration with the Recreation and Sport Department, the police, the Community Policing Forum, Woodstock Residents’ Association, Environmental Health and other departments, will be hosting a Women’s Day event at Woodstock Park and the Woodstock Town Hall from 10:00 to 13:00. The theme of the event will be “domestic violence” and women aged 21 and above are invited. Register at Woodstock Library and get your ticket. For more information, contact Noxolo at Noxolo.Gaba@ capetown.gov.za or on 021 444 6867. Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 August V Rosebank: The Cape Bird Club presents an introductory course for first-time birders by Heather Howell at the Girl Guides Hall in Alma Road. Entry costs R130 for members, R100 for students, and R150 for non-members. Contact Judith on 021 671 1787 or at Judith@kingsley.co.za. Alternatively, visit www.capebirdclub.org.za. Monday 27 August V Salt River: Work4You will be hosting an open day over a two-week period. Work4You is a social enterprise that creates real and meaningful job opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. The organisation acts as a bridge between the end of special need education and supported employment. The open day will take place from Monday 27 August to Thursday 6 September from 09:30 to 14:30. Young adults with intellectual disability, their parents, professionals and employers are invited to experience what Work4You is all about. Spaces for members are opening up in September this year and the organisation is looking at taking on a few bursary candidates. RSVP to Sania at marketing@ work4you.org.za or on 021 447 0378. Wednesday 29 August V Cape Town: In celebration of Women’s Month, Smile 90.4FM has invited four accomplished and dynamic businesswomen to share their insights and experiences at the FNB Business Women’s Breakfast in association with Smile 90.4FM. Hosted by Smile 90.4FM Drive co-presenter Bailey Schneider, the breakfast is one of the most anticipated events on the Cape Town corporate calendar. This year’s speakers are Dr Judy Dlamini, Ntsiki Biyela, Leanne Manas and Matsi Modise. The event will be hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. During the course of the breakfast, delegates will gain insight from the admired women leaders in business through an interactive panel discussion, networking and bespoke FNB masterclasses. Registration opens at 07:30 and doors open at 09:00. For more information, tune into Smile 90.4FM or visit www.smile904.fm.
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Day Zero panic costly The City Council recently issued a media release on the need to revive the film and media sector in Cape Town. The release read “business is down by 40% and businesses serving the industry are closing down and staff hiring numbers are down”. What has happened? The release gives a variety of reasons but what it doesn’t mention is the Day Zero panic. That was like sending a message to the international film industry saying “Don’t plan to do your filming in Cape Town because we might run out of water any day now”. Not surprisingly, the industry found other locations where the welcome was warm and there was water in the taps.
The question now is will they return to Cape Town? Maybe. Maybe not. The film industry injected R3.5bn into the local economy and created 9500 direct and indirect jobs in 2015, so it is a significant player in our economy. Tourism was also affected by the “day zero” panic so how much has the mismanagement of the drought really cost us in terms of investments and jobs? The drought crisis was largely caused by poor planning and for that the City and its officials must accept responsibility. Denial will get us nowhere. JANINE MYBURGH President: Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Two days ago I got my Visa card monthly statement by email. Going through the items debited one by one I detected a fraudulent entry listed as: Zensa Lodge, debit R55. I know no Zensa Lodge. The FNB Visa card fraud department gave me Zensa Lodge’s telephone number in Scarborough. I phoned and the gentleman answering told me this lodge had closed down months ago. Someone, I suspect inside the bank, is committing this crime! I urge readers to check their Visa card account in detail. The bank has told me they will reimburse me. UTE SEEMANN Email
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No need to charge levy I so agree with G.J. Cillie (“Boikot nuwe heffings”, People’s Post, 31 July). I also intend not paying the electricity and water levies introduced by the City this July. If only all those that agree do the same, the City will have to rethink its policy as this is downright theft. The less one uses, the more it costs – that’s not right in anyone’s language! The tariffs used to be 0-50 free (I also don’t need that), 51-150, 151-350, 351-600 (which they reduced to 450). This was changed to 0-600 in October 2016. I use under 300 and don’t see why I should pay the same as those who use double. Just because a levy is charged in two other provinces doesn’t make it right. Having a prepaid metre means that we do all the work – monitor our usage and buy when needed. No-one has to be sent to read our metres, so what does it cost
the City? I also agree with Dries from Fish Hoek (“Throw users a lifeline”) and E. Neethling from Cape Town (“Levies up to our ears”). Same with the water pipe – I’ve lived in my house for 30 years – that pipe and the electricity connection were paid for then! If they want to charge a R10 levy per month (for both together) for possible maintenance needed, I reckon most of us could live with that. I’ve done my utmost to reduce my water usage since the drought to the 6kF asked. Now I see a headline telling us that R1.6bn of the water budget is unspent. So no, they don’t need to charge us a levy to increase their revenue. All of you who pay your accounts every month: Dont pay these levies! HILARY FINCK Rondebosch East
Scrap this new tariff The letter on new monthly charges on prepaid metres (“Levies up to our ears”, People’s Post, 31 July) refers. As we reduced our water consumption and installed tanks, Council continues to devise schemes to garner our money. We paid to install prepaid electricity metres and are now charged per metre
per month. Council doesn’t have the cojones to increase electricity rates outright so they hide behind a levy. Residents who strive to conserve resources are again being punished. I am refusing to pay this new tariff. DEANE Email
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The Spes Bona Pioneers are (front, from left) Walter Benjamin, Gavin Benjamin and Dudly McClinton. Back: Ronald Campher, Jeffrey Martin, Gerald Johannes and Edwin Cloete.
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o be one of the first students to matriculate at a school might not be a big deal to some, but for the old boys of Spes Bona High School in Athlone, a feeling of extreme pride still lingers. The group, who matriculated in 1968, have now returned with a bang to celebrate the occasion, and with the main aim of giving back to the local school. Calling themselves the Spes Bona Pioneers, a group established late last year, the old boys now plan to host several fundraisers in aid of the school’s upliftment. Gavin Benjamin, who is among the first group of students to matriculate at the school, says their first event will kick off this September with a dance at the school. “We are the first matriculants at this school and call ourselves pioneers. The reason for this is because there were many students who could not afford to matriculate at the time. “To add, there were only nine students and out of that nine, only five are alive today” he explains. “We are not only here to celebrate the first group of students to matriculate, but we are also calling on all other pioneers who attended the school at the time and thereafter. We want these pioneers to support us at our fundraising events in aid of the school.” The idea to start the group comes after Benjamin opened the school’s memory book, also known as the green book. This led him to call up several former learners before establishing the group. “After phoning about 10 students who I managed to get hold of, about six came to a gathering. The group just grew from there and we are getting more former learners on board. “Most of us now stay in the northern area and also attend the same churches or community events. “We then had a meeting with the school where we advised them to inform us on what their needs are. It is believed they are hiring out the school hall for funds, but the
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kitchen is not in good shape. We plan to get it sorted through one of our fundraising events, and could also possibly raise funds for bursaries, among other things.” The school opened its doors to the public in 1964 and only accommodated boys at the time, until 1992 when girls too could enrol. “We don’t only want to call on the old boys, as the school opened its doors to female students too, years after. This event is for all Spes Bona’s pioneers and they are needed to help us uplift the school we once walked into daily,” he adds. Gerald Johannes, a teacher at the school, says the group’s return is perfect timing with Spes Bona’s matriculants’ 50th anniversary coming up this year. “I salute these old boys and I am very happy that they have made their way back here to assist our current learners. It is known that the school is always in need of funding and to uplift the learners, and it cannot be done without the help of the public,” explains Johannes. “Many of the learners come from poor backgrounds and cannot even afford school fees. These learners are influenced by outsiders who deal with drugs and gangsterism
when going back to their communities of Kewtown and Bokmakierie, and this is a major issue here.” Johannes explains the funds are needed in order for the school to embark on several programmes. A suggestion for usage of the funds includes sports and arts programmes. “We are lacking some activities which are needed at the school. I believe that learners need not only focus on their academic studies, but also on sports and arts programmes, in order to uplift them and inspire them and to take their minds away from their current lives of struggle.” He urges the public to support the pioneers with their upcoming fundraisers in aid of Spes Bona High School and calls on more former learners to follow in the footsteps of the Spes Bona Pioneers. Tickets to the dance on 21 September can be purchased from the Spes Bona Pioneers at R150 a ticket. Security on the evening will be provided by Helios Security and Risk Management. V For more information, call Gavin Benjamin on 021 952 4548 or 082 200 6867, Isidore Engelbrecht on 078 379 8564, Ivan Lintnaar on 083 626 2303 or Ronald Campher on 082 670 9968.
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