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Back home Last month, the Two Oceans Aquarium released 17 sea turtles into the warm currents of the open ocean 20 nautical miles off Cape Point, including two sub-adult green turtles, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle, and 14 juvenile loggerheads. The turtles were released after being rehabilitated for between six and 18 months. For more, read page 9 PHOTO: SEAN TODD PHOTOGRAPHY

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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 15 January 2019

WYNBERG

Come enjoy Maynardville festival T

he Maynardville Open-Air Festival will direct this comic-tragedy. With a cast of 14 works conducted by Brandon Phillips and be bigger and better this year. and costumes by the talented Leigh Bishop, narrated by Rodney Trudgeon. There are onThe festival has launched early bird book- this production promises an action-packed, ly three of these concerts from Thursday 17 ings for the 2019 season. Following a success- theatrical rollercoaster romp as it depicts to Saturday 19 January 2019 so audiences ful first season for the expanded Maynard- the Machiavellian rise to power and subse- should book sooner rather than later. ville Open-Air Festival, the atmospheric quent short reign of King Richard III. The Cape Town City Ballet is bringing park setting in Wynberg will once again play Catch the season from Thursday 7 Februa- their popular Swingtime into the outdoor host to a three-month feast of classically in- ry to Saturday 9 March, and be sure to book setting for Swingtime in the Park, Sean Bospired shows. early for the popular Valentine’s night per- vim’s ballet performed to the music of the Producer Brian Heydenrych says:, “Last formance. thirties. The Cape Town City Ballet dancers year’s maiden Maynardville Open-Air FestiThe season will open with the Cape Town will be interpreting nostalgic hit tunes such val was really well received and we have Philharmonic Orchestra’s Famously Inci- as “It Had to be You”, “Unforgettable” and been encouraged to bring back our wonder- dental, a selection of well-loved famous “Fly Me to the Moon”. Catch the ballet from ful partners to perform an exciting season works. Expect to be transported into the Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 January 2019 – of classical works with a contemporary world of Grieg, Beethoven and Bizet in this booking is live. edge. We look forward to welcoming audien- exploration of light and lovely classical Audiences who caught last year’s riot of ces new and old to the 2019 festival.”

Lower priced early bird tickets have opened for each of the shows in the season so audiences are encouraged to visit to get the best prices on tickets. All tickets can be booked via Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695.

The 2019 Shakespeare has been announced and it is one of the Bard’s greatest tales, Richard the Third. In this production, the infamous hunchback will be played by award-winning actor/comedian Alan Committie and he will take the audience on a journey through palace politics, coruscating corruption and macabre machinations in order to become the new king of England.

Award-winning Shakespeare director Geoffrey Hyland also returns to Maynardville after the triumph of Twelfth Night (2017) to Catch Cape Town City Ballet at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival.

wit will be first in line to get tickets to this year’s comedy under the stars. Kurt Schoonraad’s Cape Town Comedy Club will bring a line-up of top names to the stage under the hilarious host Rob van Vuuren for Jesters in the Park – Season 2. Van Vuuren is joined

by Phil de Lange, Dylan Skews and Reagen Allen. This chance to laugh under the stars and at the world and ourselves is not to be missed. Best enjoyed with friends and family and a picnic in the park beforehand. Catch the Jesters from Thursday 31 January to 2 February 2019.

A series of one-off Sunday evening concerts take place throughout the 2019 Maynardville Open-Air Festival. Catch Derek Gripper once again with his unique infusion of classical traditions, avant garde Brazilian music, Malian kora, Cape Town folk, and even Indian classical music which has carried him to the world’s stages, including his Carnegie Hall debut in 2015. A special concert from Cape Town Opera is set to be a real treat for opera fans – the much-loved Graham Weir teams up with Jono Tait and his sister Christine Weier for a journey of Songs from Shakespeare, and a gathering of gospel voices from Vumani Choral Projects will close the season with a powerful evening of song.

V Each production has special offers for early bird bookings and block bookings (over eight), and there are concession prices for schools and seniors. Audiences can also take advantage of pre view show prices forRichard III.Booking has now opened at Computicket and via Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695.

CRIME WRAP V Hout Bay: On Saturday 22 December, Hout Bay police officers received information regarding a wanted suspect. The officers followed up on the information and arrested a 45-year-old suspect at a tavern in Imizamo Yethu. The suspect was in possession of several jewellery items, watches and cellphones. The suspect was linked to cases from Hout Bay, Camps Bay and Diep River. On Monday 24 December he appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Enjoy storytime

CLASS 0F 2018

Matriculants celebrated

Children are invited to a storytime session on Saturday 26 January at The Book Lounge in Cape Town from 11:00 to 12:00. Bring your kids to enjoy this magical reading of The Blacksmith and the Dragonfly done by co-author Charles Siboto.

Every child attending will receive a com-

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op matriculants and schools were hon- 13th, Star College in 14th, Herzlia High in oured at the recent 2018 National Senior 15th, Wynberg Boys’ in 17th and Wynberg Certificate (NSC) Awards Ceremony on Girls’ in 18th place.

Thursday last week during an event held at Overall top achievers per subjects were Leeuwenhof, premier Helen Zille’s official awarded based on the highest overall mark residence. received per subject in the province.

Top achievers from across the province Lance Minnies from AZ Berman High converged at Leeuwenhof, where govern- School also received a special ministerial ment officials including provincial educa- award. tion minister Debbie Schäfer gave them Schäfer says she was pleased that indicaawards. tors of quality show improvement in the Several schools from the People’s Post dis- Western Cape tribution area were acknowledged for their “It has been a wonderful morning of exefforts and continued improvement of the citement as thousands of learners celebrate matric results. the end of their school career with a NationBelgravia Secondary School placed 10th al Senior Certificate pass. I would like to in the top 10 public schools with 30 or more congratulate the 81.5% of learners in the candidates that have shown the greatest im- Western Cape who passed the 2018 NSC exprovement in pass rate over the period 2016 amination. 41 350 learners are celebrating to 2018. their success today,” she said in a Lavender Hill High School also placed 4th statement. and Groenvlei High School placed 7th in the “Matric results are our second key meastop 10 schools with 30 or more candidates ure of the state of education in our province. that have shown the greatest increase in the The Western Cape Government has always percentage of candidates achieving access maintained that indicators of quality go to Bachelor’s degree studies over the period well beyond the overall pass rate. We focus 2016 to 2018. on the quality of the passes and the retenStar College and St. Georges Grammer tion of as many learners as possible in the School placed first and second in the overall school system so that we can ensure the best excellence in academic performance cate- possible opportunities for our young people gory for top three schools with less than 30 in the Western Cape,” she said. candidates.

Among the overall top 20 schools in the province with an NSC enrolment of 30 or more candidates were: Herschel Girls in first, Rustenburg Girls’ in second, Westerford High in 4th, Springfield Covenent of the Holy Rosary in 5th, Diocesan College (Bishops) in 6th, Rondebosch Boys’ Provincial education minister Debbie Schafer, in red dress, is joined by in 8th, Claremont some department officials in wishing the class of 2018 well during the High in 12th, SA provincial awards ceremony on Thursday last week. PHOTO: LINDILE College High in MBONTSI

plimentary (limited edition) pink poster of Princess Ndiliswa and Prince Siyabulela (in his dragonfly form). There will be snacks and the children will be able to get their book/ poster signed by the team.

For more information go to http:// www.booklounge.co.za/

Join walk to Diaz beach Join the Friends of Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope for a walk to Diaz Beach on Sunday 20 January. The meeting point is the pay gate entrance at 08:00.

Participants are urged to wear hiking gear and take along some water, a snack and Wild/Green Card plus ID. South African resi-

dents pay R76.

They will then drive to the lighthouse parking, from there the boardwalk and 200 odd steps down to Diaz Beach. Slightly strenuous on return.

For more information, call 021 712 6004 or 083 746 5705.

Help find parents The Cape Town Child Welfare Society is looking for the biological parents of four-year-old Jay Taylor-Jones. His mother is Megan Jones. She was last seen in Ottery.

V If anyone has any information on the whereabouts, call Priscilla Matambanadzo on 021 638 3127.

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FINANCIAL TIPS

Locals drowning in debts THULANI MAGAZI

“The main challenge in managing debt is that we don’t have a vision,” he said.

He said the only time citizens get the vision to save some money is when they plan to buy a car or a house.

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

Sometimes they start dipping into that saving.”

Manyike encouraged South Africans to get into the habit of

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

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

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

Manyike adds that the country has a population of 16 million “economically active” citizens, but more and more South Africans are sinking in debt.

He says in the first quarter of the year, more South Africans enquire about credit assistance. He adds that a whopping 25 million South Africans enquired for credit assistance in the first quarter of 2018.

This, according to Manyike, is as a result of more citizens getting in debt over the festive season.

In an interview with People’s Post, Manyike said there are limited options when it comes to getting out of the debt.

However, for those options to succeed, “behaviour change” is crucial.

“You cannot do things the same way and expect different results,” Manyike cautioned.

He called for a “robust collaboration” from government, the private sector and various stakeholders to eradicate the scourge of indebtedness among South Africans and to create a vibrant and a debt-free society.

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

“Advertisement influences behaviour,” he said, calling for more financial education in the media.

While one of the ways to get out of debt is to set tangible goals and resolutions, he said for that to succeed a lot needs to be done.

Manyike urged South Africans to be “emotionally attached” to their new year’s resolutions in order to build a financially sound nation.

saving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manyike said consumers should try to avoid getting into debt by not using money they do not have. He said levels of indebtedness differ, with some people spending between 70% and 80% of their salaries servicing their debts.

He cautioned people to strive not to get listed. “Once you get listed you cannot get any credit until you are clear of debt,” said Manyike.

Thursday 17 January

Restaurant to negotiate their next move.

Socialised dogs welcome and owner must be able to pick up their poop. No charge for non-members. Start at 10;30, so please be there before then. Meet at Elaine’s Uppercrust Restaurant, Nautilus Centre (come around the building from the car park). Contact Samantha Davies for enquiries on 073 739 2130.

V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Scribblers writers’ club will have its first meeting of the year from 18:00 to 20:00 in the SAARP Hall, Central Circle, corner of 4th Avenue and Recreation Road. Everyone is welcome. Bring paper, a pen and a donation of R10 per person, which includes tea/coffee. Contact Karen at kargray@telkomsa.net or on 021 785 5811.

Sunday 20 January V Hout Bay: The Lions and crafters invite all visitors to their beautiful bay to come and see them on Hout Bay Common any Sunday, weather permitting, between 10:00 and 16:00.

For more information, contact 082 850 9752, email houtbay.lionscraftmarket@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at houtbaylionscraftmarket.

Saturday 19 January V Capricorn Beach: Meridian Hikes will walk along the glorious beach on the Capricorn Meander. Duration: about one hour. In case of strong winds, they will gather inside Elaine’s

V Rondebosch: Fuad Sawyer will be hosting a fantastic show called Bella Italia, a popular Italian repertoire of songs performed by Sawyer and famous guest artists, at Erin Hall.

Book at Computicket, Shoprite or Checkers.

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CHEERS, CAPTAIN: Hout Bay police officers bade farewell to Captain Ricardo Lewis in December. Lewis was promoted to captain in the Elsies River police as a Community Service Centre (CSC) commander. Lewis was stationed at Hout Bay police for more than 30 years. Hout Bay police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Tanya Lesch, says Lewis will be sorely missed, and the management wishes him good health and a successful career in the police. In the picture are Noleen Lewis, Captain Jacques Lourens, Captain Ricardo Lewis and Warrant Officer Tanya Lesch.

PUBLIC SPACE

Expansion of unit on the cards T

he City of Cape Town is considering the expansion of its Displaced Persons Unit (DPU) and the equipment available to them in order to deal with the increasing challenges related to homelessness. The City’s Law Enforcement Unit is one of the departments tasked with responding to challenges presented by homelessness in the city.

The DPU works closely with the City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department to respond to complaints and concerns about street people.

While the Social Development Department’s Reintegration Unit works to offer short- to long-term alternatives to get people off the street, the DPU’s mandate is to enforce the provisions of the bylaw relating to streets, public places and prevention of noise nuisances.

Section 2 of the bylaw deals with prohibited behaviours like urination in public, erecting structures, making fires, etc. – of-

fences that are often committed by people living on the street.

Last week, the executive mayor Dan Plato joined the DPU during an operation in the central business district and surrounds – an area that accounts for countless complaints from the public.

“Homelessness is a complicated issue, and as an administration, we are in a catch-22 situation. If we enforce the City’s bylaws too rigidly, we appear uncaring. If we turn a blind eye, we are accused of inaction by the residents and businesses whose lives are impacted on a daily basis by the actions of small pockets of individuals. There are many challenges, both operational and legislative, but we have to find a way to ensure that our interventions are more effective.

The Culemborg Safe Space has made remarkable strides since its launch in mid-July. I have committed to finding funding for two more such spaces. I have also asked that

we increase the capacity of the Displaced Persons Unit to respond more quickly to complaints so that we can tackle the antisocial and often criminal behaviour that comes with the phenomenon of homelessness,” says Plato.

In the 2017/18 financial year, the City’s Law Enforcement Department responded to 23 097 complaints relating to street people – a 53% increase on the previous year. It is the leading complaint received by Law Enforcement, along with noise nuisances in residential areas.

“We are working with Law Enforcement and the DPU to improve the effectiveness of their enforcement efforts as well as the challenges and shortcomings in the criminal justice system which makes the enforcement work ineffective and creates the impression with the public that Law Enforcement and Metro Police are not acting on their complaints and the bylaw transgressions. This

is being balanced against training our staff to be more sensitive in how they undertake their enforcement and making sure they work with social development agencies to assist people on the street with accommodation and employment where possible,” says Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith.

“Another key element will be engagement with other government departments like the Department of Justice, the National Prosecuting Authority, Home Affairs and Correctional Services. We find many undocumented foreign nationals on the streets who cannot be assisted through the regular channels, even if they want social assistance. In recent years, we have also seen an increase in the number of parolees who are either unable to return to their communities for various reasons, or who have no reasonable prospects when they leave prison and are forced onto the streets.”

Graffiti unit expands

Officers keep beaches clean

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

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

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

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

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

The City’s Graffiti Unit, under the auspices of Law Enforcement, will be part of two teams tasked with cleaning up gang and ille-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graffiti Unit tackles writing on the walls.

gal graffiti on the Cape Flats and in townships and suburbs.

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

National guidelines prescribe that the EPWP work relates to any temporary work ranging from a day to the full duration of a project. The key focus is that all of these types of opportunities are temporary, and employment depends on the type of work on offer and the project duration.

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

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

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

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

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

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A further 12 700 warrants were served.

Traffic officers also recorded just over 200 000 offences, the bulk of these being for speeding.On the beaches and other public spaces, Law Enforcement staff confiscated 9968 bottles of alcohol, equating to nearly 6400 litres. This is a marginal increase yearon-year (from 9458 bottles in the previous festive season) and is once again indicative of the fact that many people simply choose not to heed warnings about alcohol use in public.It is a massive logistical exercise, but an important one, because it means fewer people swimming while inebriated and potentially putting their lives in danger; less antisocial behaviour in our public spaces, and fewer motor vehicle accidents on our roads.

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

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

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

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Unit continues poaching battle M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And on Sunday 6 January poachers in the Melkbos area left one of their runners alone with a stash of abalone at Slabbers Klippe Beach. Auxiliary officers from the unit, working with the Melkbos Anti-Poaching Unit, approached the runner who took off and escaped. The officers recovered 259 shucked abalone. During the last three months of 2018, the unit made 19 arrests, im-

pounded 4 934 marine living resources (abalone, alikreukels, mussels, periwinkles, snails and limpets). The City and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) signed an Implementation Protocol in 2016 that paved the way for closer cooperation in the fight against poaching.

Through the Implementation Protocol with DAFF, City Law Enforcement officers were trained and appointed as fishery control officers in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998, with full powers.

Smith commended the unit’s officers for their dedication and hard work. “Marine life around the world is under threat because of poaching, overfishing and litter dumped into the oceans. While we realise that there are people who make a living from the sea, the wanton pillaging cannot be allowed to go unchecked. If we do there will soon be nothing left for anyone and species will go extinct.

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

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

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

Elton Foster and Gavin Moyes from the Marine Unit.

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ACADEMICS

Schools are ready to roll A

s the new academic year kicked off last week, most schools were ready to take on the year.

It was an exciting day for many learners and parents as over 1.1milllion learners started school in the province – many for the first time.

This year, primary schools across the province welcomed 108 325 Grade 1 and 83 360 Grade 8 learners.

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

Schäfer and her provincial community safety counterpart, Alan Winde, visited Forest Village Leadership Academy on the first day of school. Schäfer said she was pleased to see how organised the principal and school management team were.

Wendy Philander, school principal, was at school every morning to ensure that the school was ready to receive learners.

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

Many learners were already in their classrooms by 07:30. Forest Village Leadership

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Provincial minister of community safety Alan Winde and provincial minister of education Debbie Schäfer with parents and learners on the first day of school.

Academy welcomed 119 Grade R learners and 168 Grade 1 learners.Publishers delivered all textbooks ordered by schools via the provincial education department’s online textbook ordering system at the end of last year.

Schools will place top-up orders should they experience unexpected growth in the enrolment.Suppliers have delivered additional desks, chairs and other items of furniture requested by schools for 2019.To accommodate the growth in numbers, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) completed five new schools last year, and another new school will be com-

pleted by April 2019.

Three mobile schools have also been completed to accommodate additional growth in hot-spot areas. A total of 46 additional mobile classrooms have been erected in areas identified for growth, as well as 34 brick and mortar classrooms. “The WCED will have a clearer idea of shifts in enrolment after the 10-day snap survey later in January. We expect a number of places to open after the 10th day of school – as those learners who do not arrive (with a valid explanation) will be taken off the school system. There are many parents who ‘double book’ places at schools, and therefore, we will see some places be-

coming available.

“To parents who are having difficulties enrolling their child, or who have failed to enrol their child, I urge you to approach the local district office as soon as possible, for assistance with finding a place at a school,” said Schäfer.

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

“Please visit the WCED website for a list of district officials as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding enrolments https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/FAQ/faq-index.html.”

The Education Department has established learner placement task teams in each district and will be on standby to provide assistance at schools where there are late registrations and any other last-minute tasks that need to be completed.

“We would also like to appeal to parents to play an active part in their child’s education. Parents have an important role in their child’s school career and we ask that they assist us in this 12-year journey by cultivating and encouraging their child’s reading and writing skills. Children can achieve much more with supportive, interested parents. Without it, their entire futures could be compromised”, said Schäfer.

“I would like to wish all our learners, educators, officials and parents the very best of luck for a productive and successful year ahead,” said Schäfer

Celebrating a milestone of helping In celebration of their 21st anniversary, MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet have launched the “21 Years of Giving Back” campaign with R2.1million to give away to 21 causes.

Supporters are invited, until the end of February, to nominate any South African charitable organisation that matters to them. In May, 21 winning beneficiary organisations will be chosen from the list of nominations to each receive R100 000, and the supporters who nominated them will each receive a R1000 Woolies Giftcard.Originally an innovative school fundraising concept, the programme has evolved over the past 21 years

so that cardholders today also support other causes that are close to their hearts. MyVillage beneficiaries are a wide range of human development and care charities, while MyPlanet refers to those beneficiary organisations whose work involves animal welfare, conservation and environmental causes. Each cardholder can nominate up to three beneficiaries, and donations are made by participating retailers on their behalf, and at no cost to them. Today, there are 1.2 million active cardholders raising funds for over 8000 beneficiaries, of which over 890 000 swipe for schools; 102 000 for MyVil-

lage charities and 137 000 for MyPlanet organisations. “We want to encourage our supporters to also consider bringing local, smaller organisations doing heroic work in their communities into the fold; and for whom the giveaway of R100 000 can make a considerable difference,” says MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet general manager, Pieter Twine.

V The “21 Years of Giving Back” campaign is open to MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet supporters throughout the country. If you are not yet a cardholder, you can sign up for free at www.myschool.co.za or download the app and nominate the cause that matters to you.

What’s next after matric results?

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

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

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

If learners are unsuccessful, what can they do?

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

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

they couldn’t write the original exam due to illness, or if they couldn’t write the exam due to death in the family. Taking supplementary examinations not only provides the learner with the opportunity to pass previously failed subjects, but also the chance to improve their marks to such an extent that they may qualify for the courses they originally wish to study.

Learners considering this option should contact the Department of Education for information and guidelines. Students taking this option can also join the so-called Second Chance Programme which offers free educational support to scholars who wish to rewrite a maximum of two subjects.

What should parents do?

Parents may understandably be disappointed and anxious if their child did not achieve the desired outcomes in their matric exams. After all, they invested in their child’s future and want the best opportunities for them. Parents should however attempt to focus on remaining supportive and encouraging of their child. Parents should arm themselves with information around alternative routes to achieving the child’s original goals.

The central message should be that whatever happened, it is not the end of the road, and armed with the correct information.

Parents and their child should work collaboratively to explore viable options that would enable the facilitation of meeting the parents’ and child’s goals.

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

them?

All of the above-mentioned options of pursuing supplementary examinations and joining the Second Chance Programme, or repeating matric, are possibilities for learners who are adamant about obtaining university entrance. It should however be noted that despite popular opinion, a university degree is not necessarily the be all and end all of tertiary education. It is not necessarily always the case that a university degree versus, say, a university of technology diploma or a college certificate, would provide better career opportunities.It really depends on the field of study the prospective student is interested in. Colleges provide a variety of courses – some of which do not even require a matric qualification – including computer courses, child day care courses, beauty therapy courses, engineering studies and technical courses, to name but a few. A learner may also consider taking short courses or bridging courses, even while preparing to rewrite specific matric subjects. It is important for the learner to stay occupied and continue with self-development in the year following their original matric year. Consider doing supplementary courses which would strengthen your skills in a particular area and possibly advance your chances of gaining entry into the institution of your choice at a later stage.

Consider getting involved in voluntary work, again preferably in the area of study you wish to pursue.In conclusion, students and parents are encouraged to remain hopeful.

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

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TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Turtles start their journey T

wo Oceans Aquarium released 17 sea turtles into the warm currents of the open ocean 20 nautical miles off Cape Point on Friday 20 December.

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

These turtles join Yoshi, an adult loggerhead turtle, which was released back into the wild last year on Saturday 16 December 2017. Like Yoshi, two of the turtles, a loggerhead and a green turtle, were equipped with satellite tags, and all the turtles were fitted with microchips. The satellite tags will enable the aquarium team to track and monitor the turtles’ movements over the next few years. The aquarium has also tagged and tracked two rehabilitated hawksbill turtles and is currently following the journeys of Yoshi, and Pemba, an olive ridley turtle, which was released in March 2018.

Sandy, a sub-adult green turtle, was found

by Sarah Halse, conservator of the Lower Breede River Conservancy Trust, near Witsand in September 2016. The turtle was in a terrible condition with five large gashes through its carapace – the injuries were so deep that Halse could see lung tissue moving up and down inside the gashes. It is suspected, judging by the size and shape of the gashes, that the injuries were caused by boat propellers.

Halse drove the turtle immediately to the Two Oceans Aquarium where it was admitted to the aquarium’s turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release facility. Rehabilitation for Sandy meant daily, painstaking cleaning of her wounds, picking out beach sand and other debris from under her severely damaged carapace and then carefully disinfecting the wounds and monitoring her health.

Talitha Noble, the aquarium’s conservation coordinator, has built a unique relationship with Sandy. “Sandy arrived at the aquarium at a time when I was dealing with a difficult part of my life. I arrived at work that Monday and there was this turtle – she looked like she was dead, with these incredible gashes in her shell that must have been the most painful thing she’s ever experienced. I just had this immediate thought of, ‘How on Earth can I be complaining about my situation when this turtle is being so resilient and is still alive after having suffered so incredibly?’ Caring for her required daily patience – cleaning her wounds, gently speaking to her, feeding her, changing her water. This really built a solid bond between us. This has definitely been one of the most special relationships of my life,” says Noble.

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

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

However, it was later determined via an ultrasound that she was actually a he.Upon arrival at the aquarium he was given a thorough examination and although no major external injuries were found, the A turtle being released.

presence of the barnacles on his carapace indicated that he had been floating for quite some time. Blood samples were taken for analysis and the results indicated that he had a systemic infection. He was treated with a range of antibiotics, antifungals and vitamins and given fluids to rehydrate him.

He responded well to treatment and in July he was moved into the I&J Ocean Exhibit, where he has slowly regained his health and swimming fitness.

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

Byrne contacted the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness and Rehabilitation Centre, which guided her through the steps of stranded animal first-responder actions and contacted the relevant authorities to coordinate the process. A total of 14 juvenile loggerhead turtles, which have been in rehabilitation for between six and 18 months, were given the all-clear by the aquarium’s veterinarian and can now continue their lives back in the wild ocean. “Releasing healthy rehabilitated turtles back into the open ocean is an absolute highlight for all of us. After months, and sometimes years, of dedicated care, watching these turtles swim off, getting that second chance, is what our conservation work is all about. As a threatened species we do whatever we can to contribute to saving turtles, but also saving our oceans. This cannot be achieved without the incredible support of the public and our amazing turtle team as well as our very kind donors who made it possible to satellite tag two more turtles this year.

These turtles, and their stories, will hopefully inspire many to care more for our planet,” says Maryke Musson, curator of the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Turtle metabolisms are quite slow and their digestive systems become particularly slow and even start to shut down if they’ve been floating for a long time due to some distress. One of the signs which the animal health team eagerly look out for is defecation by the turtle – this is an indication that the turtle’s gut is finally returning to normal and also reveals that there are no blockages such as plastic in the turtle’s digestive system. Noci and Bob, the aquarium’s famous turtle ambassador, both expelled pieces of plastic after some time in rehabilitation. Alvi, the aquarium’s newest rescue turtle, had plastic removed from its oesophagus, and is recovering well. The aquarium’s turtle rescue, rehab and release work depends on round-the-clock work by a dedicated team of staff members. Green sea turtles, together with loggerheads, leatherbacks and hawksbill turtles, are all threatened species that need our help to survive in South Africa’s waters.

V If you find a sea turtle on beach visit www.aquarum.co.za/blog/entry/stranded_turtles_what_to_do/

Easing into the big school Moving from pre-school into a formal schooling environment is a big step not only for young children, but also for their parents.

Doubts and anxiety often accompany this major move, but parents should aim to ensure a conscious transition which addresses specific issues that may arise, so that their child starts their school career on a solid foundation, an expert says.

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

Gilmore says that when embarking on this exciting new life chapter, parents and guardians should remember the following:

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

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

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

age and motivate.”

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

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

Encourage curiosity “Being interested and curious about the things around us is really important for learning. Encourage your child’s natural sense of curiosity by talking to them about things, people and places when you are out and about. New research has shown clear benefits for children whose parents engage them in productive conversation, that is, where each takes turns to listen and respond appropriately,” says Gilmore.

“Listen to and answer their questions, nurture their love of reading – an exciting and empowering new skill – and look things up on the computer together. Try to see the world through your child’s eyes, and talk and wonder about the everyday things you see and hear.”Gilmore says parents must be prepared to help their children navigate and manage increased stress levels caused by more challenging schoolwork, homework, assessments, diversity within the school environment, after-school activities and possible bullying.“Ensure your child is able to respond to the challenges they will face every day, by limiting any additional pressure,” she says.

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WATER CRISIS

Running to raise awareness A

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

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

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

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

The #RunningDry campaign is organised

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each one of us is able to make a difference.

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

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

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

Mina Guli.

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

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

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

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

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Season swings into overdrive SEAN CAMPBELL

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Quickfall, Altino Elliott, Connor Walsh and Kyle Rossouw all contributed with multiple hits to Giants success. American-born Connor Walsh did the pitching for Giants and recovered well after a sluggish start. Van der Stel utilised Pieter Kemp, Robbie Clarke and Swedish-born Elvis Hammerstadt on the mound.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Second-placed Bellville Tygers held off a late recovery from third-placed VOB Macaws to take the game 6-5 at PP Smit sports fields on Saturday.

Ten walks by VOB, compared to the three

by Tygers seem to be the difference between the two sides. Both teams recorded eleven

hits with VOB making two errors and Tygers one. Both teams utilised two pitchers.

Major League B Helderberg Pirates stunned Durbanville

Villains 14-13 at Durbanville, Milnerton Mavericks mercy ruled Battswood 19-4 in Milnerton and home Grassy Park Crusaders beat Westridge Yankees 14-4.

Searl Kit of Van Der Stel (left) slides safely into third base with Maitland Giants’s Alex Fortune waiting for ball to tag him during a Major League game played in Kensington on Saturday 12 January. Maitland Giants won the match 19 - 4.

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Kolisi in line for top award S

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

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

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

day 9 June.

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

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

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

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

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

V To see all the moments and vote for Kolisi visit myLaureus.com

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

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

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

“It boils down to the PGA of South Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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