TygerBurger Durbanville - 20 May 2020

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R6,5m se dwelms gevind ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme ’n Man van Durbanville het Maandag vlugtig in die Kaapstad-landdroshof verskyn op klagte wat verband hou met ’n vonds van sowat R6,49 miljoen se dwelms in ’n skeepshouer in die Kaapstad-hawe en in sy huis.

Hendrick Johannes van Eck (30) is verlede Donderdagmiddag by sy huis in De Villierslaan in Valmarypark deur die Valke in hegtenis geneem ná dwelms gevind is in ’n skeepshouer wat vanuit Europa vir hom bestem was.

Hy is op borgtog van R10 000 vrygelaat en die saak is tot 2 September vir verdere ondersoek uitgestel.

Hierdie keer was dit nie net die lang arm van die gereg nie, maar ook die fyn neus van een van die doeane se snuffelhonde wat die Ecstacy tussen ’n vrag meubels in die skeepshouer in die Kaapstadse hawe uitgeruik het.

Altesame R6,3 miljoen se Ecstacy-poeier of metieleendioksiemetamfetamien (MDMA), asook R70 000 se Ecstacy-tablette, is tussen die meubels versteek gevind. Dié vonds het gekom ná ’n gesamentlike intelligensiegedrewe ondersoek deur die Valke se dwelmeenheid, misdaadintelligensie en doeanebeamptes van die SA Inkomstediens, het lt. kol. Philani Nkwalase, woordvoerder van die Valke, in ’n verklaring gesê. Hy het gesê die span het die man se huis in Durbanville deursoek en afgekom op hidroponiese dagga. Beslag is gelê op 1 kg dagga met ’n straatwaarde van R120 000, asook toerusting vir die kweek van hidroponiese dagga.

Brig. Mushavhaduvha Ramovha, waarnemende provinsiale hoof van die Valke in die Wes-Kaap, het die span geprys vir die blootlê van die besending dwelms. Ramovha het gesê ’n multidissiplinêre benadering is die enigste manier om dwelmhandel in die Wes-Kaap vas te vat.

Ecstacy-poeier en -tablette is in ’n skeepshouer vol meubels by die Kaapstadse hawe deur ’n hond van doeane (inlas) uitgesnuffel.

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Woensdag, 20 Mei 2020

FCD moving and upping its game ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme

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isantekraal Centre for Development (FCD) is finally moving its centre from the Durbanville taxi rank to its new premises in the Daniel Centre, behind Durbanville Town Centre on Tuesday 26 May. The centre had to postpone its planned move at the end of March due to the lockdown. All classes were terminated on 18 March and staff have been working remotely since 23 March. According to Jane Gelderman, director and founder of FCD, they are very excited to move and glad they finally received the necessary permission. Work to prepare the centre for reopening will resume as soon as possible, she said to TygerBurger.

FCD is upping its game by presenting online classes to their Bake for Profit students this past month so that they can complete their course.

“It works well with small groups. Students can watch videos on the theory on YouTube

Beware of sim card scam Kuils River police are appealing to the public to be aware of sim card swopping.

Spokesperson Sgt Liezel Beukes says seven such cases were registered at Kuils River police and another was transferred to Mfuleni police since February.

Beukes says the suspects dressed as representatives of a cellphone shop seem to target people outside shopping centres. They will introduce themselves as employees of a cellular shop and tell the shopper they can buy airtime and do a sim card swop on the spot.

“Shoppers then hand over their sim card to the suspects, they place it in another phone and then hand it back to the shopper. Later on, the shopper realises money has been withdrawn from their bank account.”

Beukes says shoppers should be vigilant when leaving shopping centres and must rather go to accredited cellular shops to change their sim cards.

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and then need to send photos of their practical work on WhatsApp to their trainers.

“Short videos on PC training and the best job searching tools are also sent to current and previous students to equip them. Presenting online courses to the bigger student groups of frail care and office basics are more tricky. We also have the problem of students with no WiFi, data or internet,” Gelderman said.

“We hope we will be allowed to complete the outstanding courses in June”.

Neels Hubinger, chair of FCD, said he is excited about all the positive things that came from the pandemic.

“I feel positive that our funds will be sufficient for the move to the new premises and at least the next six months to come. Therefore we need to thank our director, Jane Gelderman, who personally contacted all our sponsors,” he said.

Hubinger said their three-year commitment with Transform Aid International, an international organisation FCD has recently taken hands with, benefits FCD financial-

ly, strategically and operationally.

“To have established partners in these times, are precious. We have uplifting telephone conferences and I am excited about the prospect of presenting online training in future to reach even more students,” he said.

He said in a newsletter to stakeholders the board’s actions amid the Covid-19 pandemic were aimed at diligent cash flow management and steps to retain and secure its human resource capacities.

“FCD’s work originated and continues as a faith-based, non-profit organisation and hence the purpose and mission remain unchanged in the current unique environment. We conduct our work with a Christ centred, Kingdom perspective and are committed to continue to develop and equip unemployed people socially, emotionally, economically and spiritually for a meaningful life.

“We believe the work FCD does, will become even more important in future as we recover from the potentially devastating economic consequences of the global pan-

demic. As soon as we can resume our full portfolio of services, the demand for these services will no doubt be immense, due to the economic impact of Covid-19,” he said.

However, FCD needs help with the immediate needs of some of their students who are struggling to put food on the table.

“We are connecting our beneficiaries to the current food relief efforts across various communities, but many are still left without food,” he said.

People can also invest in an unemployed person to complete the job-readiness programme in the near future. “It costs us R3 500 per person but every R50 donation toward the cost makes a difference.

“The days to come will call for an entire community and ultimately an entire nation to participate in rebuilding our country and its people,” he said.

Anyone who wants to make a contribution towards a food voucher for students, or sponsor a student for a course, can send an email to info@fisantekraal.org za or phone 083 805 7042.

Nóg ’n aftreeoord geraak deur koronavirus NIELEN DE KLERK @nielendk ’n Aftreeoord in Bellville het al sy inwoners vir Covid-19 laat toets nadat ’n werknemer se resultate vir dié virus positief was.

Geen inwoner het positief getoets nie.

Al die werknemers van die ACVV Ons Tuiste-aftreeoord het nou op die perseel begin bly en almal was ingeperk totdat die uitslae van die toetse bekend gemaak is.

Volgens Lucia Smuts, nasionale bestuurder van ouer persone by die ACVV, het ’n personeellid haar werknemers in kennis gestel dat sy op 5 Mei in aanraking was met iemand wat Covid-19 onder lede het. Haar toetsuitslae was positief en sy is in isolasie geplaas. “As voorsorgmaatreël het die bestuur van Ons Tuiste besluit om alle personeellede en inwoners op 13 Mei te toets vir

Covid-19,” sê Smuts. “Die hele gebou word ook ontsmet. Tot die uitslae bekend is, bly almal ingeperk. Uitslae sal binne 72 uur bekend wees,” sê sy. Die tehuis het die toetse deur ’n private laboratorium laat doen.

Die tehuis is al sedert 16 Maart ingeperk en inwoners kon al vir byna twee maande geen besoekers ontvang nie.

“Ouer persone is vir die ACVV baie belangrik en daar word deurlopend daarna gestreef om in hul beste belang op te tree. Die ACVV het reeds ’n beleid in plek op infeksiebeheer, asook beroepsgesondheid en veiligheid.”

Smuts sê toegang tot die perseel is bestuur en almal wat die fasiliteit betree, se temperatuur is gemeet. “Eetkamers is verskuif om groter afstand tussen inwoners te verseker en etenstye word oor meer as een sitting versprei. Sommige fasiliteite het tafels na

die tuin verskuif sodat die inwoners maaltye buite kan geniet op dae wat die weer dit toelaat. Indien moontlik word etes in die kamers bedien,” sê sy. Inwoners wat die fasiliteit voor die inperking verlaat het, kon net weer opgeneem word mits hulle vir 14 dae in isolasie was.

TygerBurger het verlede week berig ’n inwoner van die Andante-aftreeoord in Kuilsrivier het positief vir Covid-19 getoets (“Virus raak aftreeoord”, TygerBurger, 13 Mei).

Dit was nadat ’n personeellid die virus opgedoen het. Later het nog twee personeellede positief getoets. Riekie van der Merwe, hoof van die oord, sê die inwoner sterk goed aan.

Sy het ook beklemtoon alles moontlik is gedoen om te keer dat verdere besmetting plaasvind. “Die personeellid het die virus buite die oord opgedoen en dit onwetend ingebring,” sê Van der Merwe.

16 by Othello-aftreeoord met virus besmet DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke Vyftien van die 20 bejaardes in die sorgeenheid van Othello-aftreeoord in Brackenfell het positief getoets vir die koronavirus.

Nóg ’n inwoner in die oord het ook positief getoets. Aanvanklik is slegs sewe inwoners van die sorgeenheid met geringe lugwegsimptome in isolasie geplaas en getoets.

Verdere toetse het die 15 gevalle bevestig.

Die meeste pasiënte ondervind net ligte simptome en word in isolasie in die sorgeenheid verpleeg, volgens Gerhard Lombard, direkteur van Medwell SA, die mediese diensverskaffer by die oord se sorgeenheid.

Drie inwoners wat positief getoets is, is toegelaat tot hospitale weens onderliggende siektetoestande, sê Lombard.

Volgens hom is die eerste groep inwoners verlede Dinsdagoggend (13 Mei) getoets en is die resultate Woensdag ontvang.

“Die inwoners is getoets nadat hul liggaamstemperatuur bo die normale 36°C tot 37°C gestyg het,” sê Lombard.

Hy sê in al die gevalle is besmetting met die Covid-19-virus opgedoen ten spyte van baie streng interne maatreëls wat vanaf die eerste dag van die inperking geld.

“In hierdie stadium is dit baie moeilik om die oorsprong van die Covid-19-besmetting te bepaal, maar dit word steeds ondersoek.”

Vyf Medwell SA-personeellede het ook positief getoets en word tans in isolasie gemonitor.

Die ander inwoner van die oord is asimptomaties en is as standaardpraktyk voor ’n mediese prosedure vir die virus getoets en positief bevind, sê Marina Potgieter, oordbestuurder.

Hierdie persoon is ingevolge Othello se bestaande protokol in isolasie geplaas. Die betrokke woonstelblok is ook volgens Othello se soneringsprotokol afgesper.

“Othello-inwoners word deurlopend op hoogte van sake gehou van die bedreiging van die virus en van ons interne maatreëls,” sê Potgieter.

At least 5 months before tourism restarts DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke The tourism sector in Cape Town might have to wait another five months before resuming operation – a death sentence for many small lodges, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, destinations and tour operators.

According to James Vos, Mayco member for economic opportunities in the City, domestic travel will only be allowed to commence at lockdown level 2 which seemingly will be in November 2020.

Vos on Wednesday (13 March) wrote to national minister of tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, to seek clarity on the issue.

“It was also reported to me that our borders will only be reopened in January or February of 2021, meaning no regional and international travel until then,” says Vos. Vos also made a serious plea to the minister to consider allowing the tourism sec-

tor to reopen under lockdown level 3, under condition that strict health and safety measures are taken by businesses in the sector. The tourism sector is vital to the local economy, yet the impact has been catastrophic. It will result in major job losses, says Vos. In a recent member survey done by Cape Town Tourism, only 4% of business in the sector, including accommodation providers, restaurants and attractions have the resources to survive for more than a year.

Some 36% of respondents say they were only able to provide partial pay to staff; 31% have staff on unpaid leave; and a further 18% have had to retrench employees, according to Enver Duminy, chief executive officer of Cape Town Tourism.

“This is why it is vital that domestic tourism be moved up to at least level 3 while adhering to strict health protocols to keep employees and customers safe,” says Vos. The City in collaboration with

Cape Town Tourism is thus actively lobbying for the reopening of the sector to be moved up the lockdown sequence.

“If this sector is denied the opportunity to reopen, billions will be lost and thousands of people will lose their jobs.

“I have spoken with many businesses in this sector who are desperate and cannot afford to wait five minutes let alone five months to reopen,” says Vos. Vos says South African Tourism and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa are putting together a proposal to convince government why tourism subsectors or specific companies should be allowed to operate sooner than levels 2 and 1. “We need smart ideas and solutions to save the industry,” Vos said during an online webinar on Thursday (14 May). Brett Hendricks, chair of Cape Town Tourism, added: “We need to start thinking of new opportunities in order to recover.”

Woensdag, 20 Mei 2020

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Jong man vas ná hy glo weldoener doodsteek NIELEN DE KLERK

uitgegaan.

Shameega is die dogter van Faranaaz Abrahams, vir wie Van der Schenk in 2001 Byna 20 jaar gelede het ’n Nederlandse wel- ’n koffiewinkel gekoop het toe sy toe nog hadoener ’n hawelose vrou se lewe verander. weloos was en hulle daarmee saam wêreldDaardie besluit en ’n aanloop van om- nuus gehaal het. standighede in latere jare, het dalk ook uitVan der Schenk se lyk is verlede Maandageindelik sy dood beteken. middag by sy woonstel in die Tyger QuaysDie man wat in hegtenis geneem is vir woonstelkompleks in die Tyger-Waterfront die moord op Johan van der Schenk (84) by aangetref. Hy is verskeie kere met ’n mes gedie Tyger-Waterfront, het voorheen met sy steek. aangenome dogter, Shameega Abrahams, Volgens betroubare bronne is die oorledene kaal in die bed gevind.

Iekraam Blaauw (22) het Maandagoggend (18 Mei) op aanklagte van moord en aanranJohan van ding met die doel om ernstig te beseer in die der Schenk Bellville-landdroshof verskyn. op ’n Volgens kapt. Jonathan Blanckenberg, skermgreep woordvoerder van die Bellville-polisiekanwat die toor, was Van der Schenk saam met sy aannuusagentgenome dogter en die verdagte in die woonskap AP oor stel toe die moord plaasgevind het. sy skenking “Daar het ’n stryery in die woonstel ontgemaak het. staan en die verdagte het die vrou aangerand totdat sy haar bewussyn verloor het,” sê hy.

“Toe sy bykom, het sy gesien Van der Schenk is dood.”

Blaauw was soek. Die dogter het die polisie ontbied.

“Die ondersoekbeampte in die saak, o.a. Eldin Siegers, het die verdagte verlede Donderdagaand in hegtenis geneem.”

Daar is ook beeldmateriaal van kringtelevisie wat glo die “persone van belang” se bewegings uitwys, wat deur die polisie bekom is.

Blaauw en Shameega was volgens Facebook in 2019 nog in ’n verhouIekraam Blaauw word van Johan van der Schenk se moord aangekla. ding, maar is intussen Hier is Blaauw op sy jongste foto op Facebook met die Tyger-Waterfront uitmekaar. By ’n foto van in die agtergrond, waar Van der Schenk vermoor is. hom saam met haar,

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skryf hy “my love.” Die laaste foto wat hy op Facebook geplaas het, wys ook die TygerWaterfront in die agtergrond.

Intussen het mense wat met Van der Schenk te make gehad het, sy heengaan betreur.

“Hy was ’n baie, baie goedhartige man,” sê Marlies Vos, wat saam met Van der Schenk as trustee by die Bella Vista-aftreeoord gewerk het.

“Hy het gehelp waar hy kon.”

Sy sê hy was ook hardkoppig, maar ’n baie “regverdige mens”.

“Hy het baie omgegee vir dié wat swaarkry,” sê sy.

Koffiewinkel Van der Schenk, wat oorspronklik van Den Haag is, het wêreldwyd opslae gemaak toe hy in 2001 vir die hawelose Faranaaz van Manenberg ’n koffiewinkel in Kaapstad gekoop het.

Volgens ’n News24-berig wat destyds gepubliseer is, het Van der Schenk vir Abrahams tydens ’n besoek aan Kaapstad ontmoet toe sy en haar dogter, Shameega (4), gesit en bedel het.

Faranaaz was toe 21 en het drie kinders gehad wat dikwels by haar was as sy bedel. Hy het eers betaal sodat Abrahams se dogter na ’n dagsorg kan gaan en het ook vir haar ’n emmer gekoop waarmee sy vensters kon was om ’n inkomste te verdien.

Sy het egter koud gekry en ander werk begin doen – onder meer om groente, vrugte en grondboontjies by ’n stalletjie in Langstraat te verkoop.

Dit is by dié stalletjie waar Van der Schenk haar later weer raakgeloop het.

Van der Schenk het aan News24 gesê hy het lank gedink aan ’n manier om haar op die beste manier te help. Hy het toe ’n koffiewinkel te koop gesien en dadelik geweet dit is sy uitweg vir haar.

Hy het haar met ’n volgende besoek aan Kaapstad weer raakgeloop en besluit om vir haar die koffiewinkel te koop.

Hy het ook, volgens die berig, vir haar ’n woonstel van R150 000 gekoop.

Body discovered in boot of car in Table View KAILIN DANIELS @k10daniels The body of a 28-year-old man was found in the boot of a VW Golf in Table View last week.

Table View police spokesperson, Capt Adriana Chandler, confirmed an inquest had been opened after discovering the body opposite 66 Blaauwberg Road (service road) last week.

“The deceased’s hands and feet were not bound, he had a belt around his neck. A post-

mortem is currently underway to determine the cause of death,” Chandler said.

She confirmed detectives are reviewing video footage to ascertain if foul play was committed or not.

No arrests have been made. . In an unrelated incident, four men were arrested for armed robbery in Parklands Main Road last week.

According to Chandler, a man was walking on Main Road when four men approached him. Two of the men were armed with knives and threatened the victim to

hand over his belongings and started to search him.

“The suspects took a backpack and cash from the victim before fleeing the scene. An armed response vehicle was flagged down by the victim shortly after the incident and a description given of the suspects. Within a few minutes, all four suspects were caught with the stolen property and the knives, and they were handed over to Table View police,” Chandler said.

The victim did not sustain any injuries during the ordeal.

Die eienaars van drie jong honde is kwaad ná die boer op wie se grond hulle bly, hul honde doodgeskiet het.

Die voorval het verlede Woensdag (13 Mei) omstreeks 14:52 op ’n plaas op die Vissershokpad naby die N7 plaasgevind.

Volgens Amanda Booysen is hulle ’n klomp wat daar in skakelhuise op die plaas bly, maar werk nie daar op die plaas nie.

Twee jong seuns het in ’n vlei naby hul huise met die drie honde gestap – die Booysens se hond, Layla, ’n elf maande oue gemengde ras, asook nog twee honde, Winston en Dapper, onderskeidelik tien en agt maande oue pitboelterriërs.

Sy beweer die boer het die seuns gevra wat hulle daar in die vlei soek, en toe skiet hy die honde. Die een hond is dadelik dood en die ander twee later by die veearts, sê sy.

Hulle het Layla as ’n jong hondjie gekry en dis eintlik haar dogter (19) se hond, sê sy.

“Dan het ek ook twee ander kinders van 14 en 8 jaar, en dit was vir hulle verskriklik om vir Layla so bebloed en seer te sien. Ons was baie lief vir haar; ons het haar grootgemaak soos ’n huishond.

“Die honde het nog nooit enige diere gejag nie; hulle is huishonde. Hier is ook geen plaasdiere nie,” sê sy.

Volgens haar het die boer al tevore twee honde geskiet.

Sy het gesê hulle is deur die SPCA aanbeveel om ’n klag by die polisie aanhangig te maak.

“Ons het dit oorweeg, maar met alles wat nou aangaan, weet ons dit gaan net ’n lang uitgerekte saak wees en ek sien nie kans om in die hof te verskyn nie,” sê sy.

TygerBurger het die boer om kommentaar genader, maar hy wou nie kommentaar lewer nie. Sy naam word weerhou, omdat hy nie aangekla en in ’n hof verskyn het nie.

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Die inbraak het Sondag omstreeks 02:00 by die huis in Kruinstraat, Brackenfell plaasgevind. Die inbrekers het glo by ’n skuifdeur ingekom. “Hulle het weggekom en die omie het gelukkig nie wakker geword of seergekry nie. Die polisie was op en af in die straat op soek na die drie manne. Net hul stink kombers het agtergebly in die jaard,” het ’n nabye inwoner die volgende dag op sosiale media gemeld.

Die Brackenfell-polisie het die insident bevestig. Die polisie het die gebied gefynkam, maar kon nie die verdagtes opspoor nie, volgens kapt. Erica Crous, woordvoerder van die Brackenfell-polisie.

“Die klaer het aangedui dat hy later die dag ’n saak sou open, maar het tot op hede nog nie,” sê Crous.

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Nurses thanked with cupcakes RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj Nurses at the Parow Community Health Centre as well as the nearby Medicross medical centre were spoiled with boxes filled with cupcakes last week in celebration of International Nurses Day (Tuesday 12 May).

The cupcakes were donated by the local community policing forum (CPF) and the Parow Crime Fighters (Pacrif) neighbourhood watch to honour them, says Roger Cannon, CPF spokesperson.

“We handed over some cupcakes to them to enjoy and thanked them for the wonderful work they do in the community. They are often taken for granted.

“During this time of the coronavirus, many of them are at the forefront of caring and assisting those who are in need of care and assistance,” Cannon says.

Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health at the City of Cape Town, visited medical centres in the South Peninsula on the day where he also donated cupcakes to thank nurses for their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Parow CPF donated cupcakes to nursing staff at the Parow Community Health Centre last week to celebrate International Nurses Day. From left are Rozeena Jakoet, Roger Cannon, Sister Ntombentle Mtshengu, Sister Abigail Daniels and Peter Cloete.

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Brackenfeller vertel stories vir kleintjies op YouTube DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

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Stoute kietiekat en ’n hasie met lang ore is net twee van die avontuurlustige karaktertjies in ’n nuwe Afrikaanse internetstoriekanaal vir kleuters.

As ma van ’n besige tweejarige, het Rodeen Visser-Ludick van Brackenfell dié kanaal begin toe sy besef het hoe baie bangmaak-kinderstories nog vertel word.

“Sprokieland” het in Januarie vanjaar op YouTube begin, waar dit alreeds 500 intekenare gewerf en 16 000 kyke ontvang het.

“Toe ons dogtertjie ’n jaar oud was, het ek begin soek na Afrikaanse luisterstories op YouTube. Ek het op ’n paar afgekom, maar gevind dat baie van die stories haar bang maak, wreed of hartseer is, sê Rodeen.

“Daar was stories oor reuse wat kinders eet en klein monstertjies wat mense onder brûe inwag. Ek kon myself nie indink dat ’n kind van jongs af sulke geweld moes aanhoor nie.”

Dis net daar dat sy besluit het om haar eie kinderstories uit te dink en in Afrikaans te skryf.

“Party aande was ek moeg en nie lus vir stories uitdink nie en het toe begin om dit vooraf op te neem om dan met slapenstyd te speel.”

Sy het later kleurvolle digitale prentjies by die stories gevoeg en so het die idee van ’n YouTube-kanaal gestalte gekry.

Stories opmaak en vertel is iets wat Rodeen nou daagliks doen. Daar is ook geen bangmaakstories op die kanaal nie.

“Al my karakters is opwindend en die stories het ’n positiewe boodskap – soos die storie oor ’n stoute katjie wat sy maatjies terg en boe-

lie, en dan kort voor lank sonder enige maatjie sit en dan baie alleen by sy mamma gaan huil,” vertel sy.

Tot dusver het die kanaal wye aanhang verwerf. ’n Onderwyser in Durban het selfs al versoek dat Rodeen ’n storie oor plaasdiere skryf om dit as tema van die week in haar klas te gebruik.

Dié versoek het gelei tot “Die nuuskierige varkie”, ’n storie wat later op sosiale media aan ouers uitgestuur is.

“Ek is baie opgewonde dat so baie ouers en onderwysers ook die stories waardeer,” sê sy.

Opvoedkundiges meen dat luisterstories uitstekend is vir ouditiewe geheue. ’n Swak ouditiewe geheue kan tot ernstige gevolge in die leerproses lei, skryf ’n opvoedkundige terapeut, Addie Cusimano, in haar boek Learning Disabilities: There is a Cure.

Rodeen stem volmondig saam. “Dis só belangrik dat kleuters van jongs af leer hoe om aandagtig te luister, veral voorskoolse kinders. Ek hoop dat my luisterstories ouers en kinders weer opgewonde gaan maak om met verbeelding na stories te luister.”

V Gaan luister na die stories by https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZjdwp9bRt1isgZ_WjkkTA.

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Durbanville resident, Merryl Jubber, has just been handed the reins as chief executive officer (CEO) of Toastmasters in Southern Africa.

Jubber (52), currently the learning and development director of Toastmasters, will start her term of office on 1 July as the district director of District 74 Southern Africa. This district encompasses nine African countries, including Botswana, Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique, eSwatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.

There are more than 220 branches in Southern Africa, more than 20 in Cape Town, of which one in Durbanville, the Winelands Toastmasters Club.

Jubber – originally from Johannesburg, but who has been staying in Cape Town for the past five years, of which four in Durbanville – has been a Toastmaster for more than 20 years and has served in various executive leadership roles.

Her role as district director will be to direct the district in a way which fosters strong clubs; produces maximum growth in education completions, clubs and membership; and be consistent with the interests of members of Toastmasters International, she told TygerBurger.

Jubber joined Toastmasters International on 1 May 1991.

“I joined to have a platform to deliver speeches and to learn the skill of leadership. People join our organisation for different reasons, but often stay within the organisation for very different reasons,” she said.

“I stay with the organisation as I continue to hone my leadership and communication skills, but more importantly, I am able to help other people develop their skills

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and become the best version of themselves,” she said.

“The Toastmasters programme has recently changed over to a new educational programme which was an amazing highlight for me.

“The programme now has all the material online with loads of tutorial material and videos to help you navigate the projects and presentations you need to do.

“The projects and presentations are very relevant to the workplace – whether you work in corporate or are an entrepreneur.

“One of my personal highlights was when I achieved the status of Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest accolade in Toastmasters International, on the new Pathways system.

“As a district we achieved the highest accolade last year by becoming a Smedley Distinguished District and stood on stage with other districts around the world, who had achieved the same accolade, in front of 3 000 people from 145 countries. It was truly inspiring and humbling,” she said.

Other highlights of her journey with Toastmasters was being elected four years ago as the public relations manager of the district, then a year later as the club growth director (the equivalent of the marketing director in the corporate world), last year as programme quality director and now as district director.

“These roles have enabled me to learn so many new leadership and communication

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skills and I am looking forward to the challenges of the new Toastmasters year as my team and I help the district navigate through lockdown and beyond,” she said.

Jubber works as a client liaison officer for Madeleyn Attorneys in Durbanville, concentrating mainly on facilitating the transactions within their conveyancing department.

“I was an estate agent for nearly 23 years, so this is a natural path to follow. As an estate agent and in my current position, the Toastmasters network has really helped me to bring in business. However, the skills that I learn within the organisation are key to my success in the field.

“I have met many Toastmasters across Southern Africa and the world and there is one regret that almost all Toastmasters have, and that is that they did not join sooner. The reason is that they have learnt so much through the programme and it has helped them so much in both their personal and professional lives,” she said.

Regarding her vision for Toastmasters, she said she and her team are planning to spread the word of the Toasmasters programme throughout Southern Africa. “It is the most cost-effective programme to develop leadership and communication skills for both the individual and the corporate company. Now that Covid-19 has forced the organisation to have online meetings, it is more accessible to everyone,” she said.

When asked about her lockdown coping skills, Jubber says what has kept her sane, is the Toastmaster family.

“I have been able to join meetings online in every country within District 74, as well as meetings in countries around the world.

“I would encourage every one of your readers to visit our website https:// www.toastmasters74.org/ and join an online meeting where you will be welcomed, inspired and motivated.

“Joining a Toastmasters online meeting will be one of the highlights of your day and you will not feel alone or isolated,” she said.

Jubber spends lockdown with her 77year-old mother. Her son (32) lives in Hout Bay.

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Cape Town airport gets top honour Cape Town International Airport has been named the best airport in Africa.

This is the fifth consecutive year in which the airport received the recognition in the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards.

The provincial minister of finance and economic opportunities David Maynier, in a statement said, “During this challenging time, this award is a beacon of hope for all in the tourism industry, signifying that when we are ready to welcome visitors to Cape Town and the Western Cape, we will be ready to once again offer them the excellent service they have become accustomed to receiving.”

General manager of Cape Town Interna-

tional Airport, Deon Cloete, expressed his appreciation for the award: “All of this would not be possible without the collaboration of the provincial and City structures especially Air Access. We’re extremely proud of this accolade. Well done to all involved!”

Wesgro chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Harris has applauded the airport for the accolade: “Cape Town International Airport once again proved itself to be a world-class airport based on a global benchmark for airline excellence.

“The Cape Town Air Access team is proud of this accolade and is working hard on recovery plans.”

Stand a chance to win world cup gear THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo Locals stand a chance of winning rugby gear from four players who were part of the Springbok team who won the Rugby World Cup against England last year.

Justin Geduld, Scarra Ntobeni, Branco du Preez and Cheslin Kolbe are the players that have pledged to give some of their memorable World Cup gear in order to give back to the less privileged.

This is part of local non-profit organisation Be The Difference Foundation’s nutritional programme which used to take place weekly in Wallacedene, Bloekombos and Scottsdene.

The programme now runs daily due to the growing demand for food.

The competition kicked off last week and is said to have been received well by Kraai-

fontein residents.

“Under the current lockdown circumstances where a lot of people have either not worked or have had salary cuts, we have managed to raise quite a satisfactory amount that will greatly help towards the programme,” says Granthem Abrahams, chief executive officer and founder of Be The Difference Foundation.

Each week will see one winner of that week’s item being drawn during a Facebook live event on the foundation’s page.

He says the competition is a great opportunity for locals to get their hands on items that were part of the making of history.

To win, interested participants need to buy a raffle ticket to the value of R100 which will go towards the running of the programme.

This forms part of the fundraising auctions the foundation hosts regularly.

VOORGESTELDE VRYSTELLING VAN DIE VEREISTES VAN ARTIKEL 34 VAN DIE WET OP NASIONALE ERFENISHULPBRONNE, WET 25 VAN 1999 (NHRA): PAROWSTASIEGEBIED Hierdie advertensie dien as kennisgewing dat Erfenis Wes-Kaap (HWC) vrystelling van die vereistes van artikel 34(1) van die NHRA verleen het aan die gebiede in die Parowstasiegebied wat begrens word deur Voortrekker- en Tygervalleiweg en Cloete- en Pictonstraat, onderworpe aan ’n appèltydperk van 21 dae.

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ver 110 000 Wallacedene, Bloekombos and Scottsdene residents will soon benefit from emergency hand washing stations that will be installed in the area.

Non-profit organisation Save Our Schools (SOS NPO) plans to install 14 (5 000F) water tanks.

The installation of these 14 stations is said to create jobs to 14 locals who will monitor, manage, and sterilise the tanks, to ensure they remain clean, filled with fresh water, and ensure liquid soap supplies are replenished.

Over the past two and a half years, the organisation has been assisting Bloekombos residents with alternative water solutions.

On Friday 15 May, Masibambane Secondary School was the first to have its water station launched.

“With schools planning to re-open on Monday 1 June, we knew that many schools in the community would struggle with the sanitation and hygiene requirements to keep learners safe and protected from Covid-19. We had already planned the project a week before the lockdown in March and with the help of funding from Danish commercial foundation, Poul Due Jensen Foundation, we were able to purchase all necessary materials to commence the implementation,” SOS NPO chief executive officer Shelley Humphreys says.

Humphreys further says the station will provide additional access to sanitation and hand washing resources.

“The stations are also used as educational portals. They provide information via printed infographic stickers to remind people about the importance of hand washing and how to effectively wash hands,” she explains further.

Among the information on the stickers are lockdown important safety measures which president Cyril Ramaphosa said people should practice daily.

These include social distancing, Covid-19

Save Our Schools NPO will provide liquid soap for the water stations. emergency and information contact numbers and the importance of wearing a mask.

The launch also saw kids from the community given face masks to keep them protected from contracting the virus.

As part of this pilot project, more stations will be launched at the taxi rank and tuberculosis (TB) clinic in Bloekombos as well as in Nkandla in the coming weeks.

“The quicker we can provide additional hygiene and sanitation resources to communities, the better it is for the containment and delay of the virus spreading in these densely-populated regions.

“Education and communication around Covid-19 are also critically important because residents will personally be able to make better decisions around the virus.”

The organisation will provide liquid soap refills to stations when required.

“We have been provided with 100F of hand sanitisers which are used by the kitchen staff at the school because a feeding scheme is being run from there.”

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VOORGESTELDE INFORMELEHANDELSPLAN VIR WESBANK, KALKFONTEIN EN OMGEWING (WYK 19)

Sodra die vrystelling van krag is, hoef aansoek vir enige veranderinge of aanbouings aan of sloping van geboue ouer as 60 jaar nie ingevolge artikel 34(1) van die NHRA gedoen te word nie.

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Enige appèlle teen Erfenis Wes-Kaap se besluit moet voor of op 4 Junie 2020 aan die WesKaapse minister van kultuursake en sport gerig word. Die appèl moet na die besluit verwys en die gronde vir die appèl uiteensit. Dit is die appellant se verantwoordelikheid om te bevestig dat die appèl binne die appèltydperk ontvang is.

Die Stad se eenheid vir openbare deelname sal mense wat nie kan lees of skryf nie, mense met gestremdhede en benadeelde groepe wat nie in staat is om skriftelike kommentaar te lewer nie, help om hulle insette of kommentaar aan te teken en by die Stad in te dien. Kontak Mbuthokazi Patience Kubashe by 021 400 9808 of mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za.

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Formele Raadsgoedkeuring moet verkry word voor enige gebied as ’n informelehandelsgebied afgebaken word.

Die Stad is besig om ’n informelehandelsplan vir Wesbank, Kalkfontein en omgewing, naamlik wyk 19, op te stel. Alle belanghebbende en geraakte persone word hiermee formeel versoek om oor die konsepplan kommentaar te lewer.

Ingevolge artikel 17 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000, het die publiek en belanghebbende partye of groepe die geleentheid om van 20 Mei 2020 tot 20 Junie 2020 kommentaar, aanbevelings of insette by die munisipaliteit in te dien.

Kommentaar, insette of aanbevelings kan soos volg ingedien word: E-pos: samantha.october@capetown.gov.za Webwerf: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay

Kontak Samantha October by 021 850 4030 of 060 717 7530 of samantha.october@capetown.gov.za vir meer inligting oor die konsepplan.

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Sandwich drive for Milnerton needy

Teachers honoured Blouberg International School wishes to thank all teachers and support staff for all their dedication and hard work throughout the global Covid-19 pandemic. They have been working tirelessly to provide high quality e-learning with positive influences, which makes the lessons fun and effective. Pictured is teacher Bronwen Nuthall.

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ore than 30 000 sandwiches have been provided to the less fortunate in Milnerton and surrounding areas after generous donations made by the community and organisations.

Milnerton Can, one of the organisations who started the initiative, aims to uplift disadvantaged communities and asked residents to give back by means of sandwiches.

Lauren Budde, of Milnerton Can said that not everyone can support their trolley drive to donate much-needed items. However, most residents can provide a sandwich to feed the hungry.

“The sandwich drive is a win-win for people wanting to assist and feel like they are giving something back. We are incredibly grateful to the Milnerton community and how they have come out to support this drive,” Budde said.

For the past two weekends, Milnerton Can added other necessities like toilet paper and soap to each sandwich delivery in Joe Slovo and Phoenix.

“As a team working together, we aim to feed 300 to 400 families a week. However, this is only possible with the continual support of our community members. We’ve had amazing support over the last few weeks and encourage everyone to continue giving with kindness, as these families continue to need our help and will do for quite some time.

Many thanks to ward 4 councillor Ursula Barends, ward 55 councillor, Fabian AhSing and Jacqui Pember of Milnerton Ridge Neighbourhood Watch for their support,” says Budde. She pointed out the following hygiene measures when preparing and wrapping the sandwiches: . clean and sanitise or disinfect all work surfaces and utensils before beginning; . wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before starting; . always wear a mask and do not touch your mask while wearing it; . each sandwich must be individually wrapped – if not, they can’t be distributed; . Peanut butter is an amazing filling, but we ask you to please mark “PB” on any sandwiches that contain it in order for us to take nut allergies into account.

The drop off point for sandwiches are at the Paddocks Shopping Centre every Saturday from 08:30 until 13:00 in the basement parking lot. For more information, email Budde at milnerton.can@gmail.com.

Jacqui Pember of Milnerton Ridge Neighbourhood Watch actively taking part in the sandwich drive, which aims to feed 300 to 400 families per week in the Joe Slovo and Phoenix areas.

Ward 4 councillor, Ursula Barends, assisting with the distribution of sandwiches in her ward.

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The Dunoon community health centre reopened last week after successfully decontaminating the premises, the provincial health department said.

The centre temporarily closed its doors on Thursday 14 May after three health care workers tested positive for Covid-19. Provincial health department spokesperson Natalie Watlington, said workers who had been in contact with those who tested positive were sent home for isolation.

“We can confirm that three members of the staff at Dunoon community day centre have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Dunoon community day centre temporarily closed their outpatient department (OPD) and their emergency centre (EC) on Thursday 14 May, for decontamination of affected areas due to staff at the facility testing positive for Covid-19.

Both the EC and OPD have since reopened,” Watlington said.

The provincial health minister, Nomafrench Mbombo, visited Dunoon last week, encouraging residents to get

screened and tested.

According to Mbombo, Dunoon is a high-density area, leaving residents vulnerable to contract Covid-19.

One of the workers who wants to remain anonymous, said there was a strike last week due to some staff testing positive.

“We are not protected at work and the government is doing nothing to put the necessary measures in place. All we want as front-line workers is to be properly protected as the number of deaths of health care workers continues to increase,” she said.

Watlington explained that an increase in cases is expected in areas where gatherings take place – health facilities are one such area.

“These members have been tested and sent home for isolation. The facility has followed the guidelines for infection and prevention control to ensure that all areas where these staff members were present have been deep cleaned. Once the areas are ready and the remaining staff have been screened and found not to pose a risk, they can resume duty in these areas.”

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About the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum

Section 26(4) of the NNR Act states that “The holder of a nuclear installation license must establish a public safety information forum as prescribed in order to inform the persons living in the municipal area in respect of which an emergency plan has been established on nuclear safety and radiation safety matters.”

What is the Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF)?

The PSIF is a meeting which takes place four times a year. It is used as a platform for residents within the municipal boundary of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, to enquire about and receive nuclear safety related information from the facility.

Which topics are discussed?

The forum will address any topic that the members feel could impact their health, environment, and safety from a nuclear emergency preparedness point of view.

Who should attend?

All persons living within the municipal area around Koeberg, all affected and interested organisations or parties, and any other persons concerned about their health and safety from a nuclear and radiation safety point of view are welcome to attend the forum. Persons wishing to attend are requested to register as a member.

How do I register?

Kindly email your details, i.e. full name, contact number, organisation (if applicable) or indicate whether you are a resident, to JoshuaD@eskom.co.za or contact tel. +27 21 550 4238.

When are the PSIF meetings held?

Dates for the meetings are published in the annual Koeberg Emergency Plan Calendar, which residents around the station would have received in January 2020. The PSIF meeting dates for this year are: • Thursday, 25 June 2020; • Thursday, 17 September 2020; and • Thursday, 26 November 2020.

Who to talk to For more information, contact Lewis Phidza, Koeberg Stakeholder Management Manager, at tel. +27 21 550 5758 or send an email to PhidzaNL@eskom.co.za. Alternatively contact Debbie Joshua at tel. +27 21 550 4238 or send an email to JoshuaD@eskom.co.za Should you not have received a Koeberg Emergency Plan Calendar and are a resident in the 16km radius of the station (Urgent Protective Action Zone), please contact the Koeberg Stakeholder Management Department at tel. +27 21 550 4238.

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Charity locked down How you can help As the Covid-19 crisis continues and many are struggling to make ends meet, non-profit organisations (NPOs) and non-government organisations (NGOs) are trying to provide support to those that need it most. These organisations have lost most of their income from fundraising events and need your help to continue giving care.

TygerBurger has decided to make it easier for you to contribute in a responsible way by featuring organisations that will distribute your donation to the right people.

To be featured here registered NPOs and NGOs can email a description of their service, NPO number (if applicable) and contact details to nielen.deklerk@tygerburger.co.za.

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hen disaster strikes, you need to adapt to survive.

Or in the case of Iris House Children’s Hospice in Bellville, you need to adapt to help others survive.

The hospice, which provides free respite care to children who require help across Cape Town, has moved as many services as they can online.

One of these is by providing free online coaching to parents of children on the autism spectrum.

Sue van der Linde, founder of the organisation, says many parents “are finding it difficult to cope with the unique struggles that

V Angels of Hope in Bloekombos, Kraaifontein hosts and aftercare school programme focussing on assisting Grade 5 to Grade 12 learners with school assignments.

They also mentor graduates for better work opportunities. They are requesting donations of laptops and printers, but are also in dire need of sanitiser, personal protective equipment and tables for learners to access their online lessons. Food parcels and volunteers are always welcomed. Contact M.J Benayo on mzuvukilejames@gmail.com or 073 822 3994.

V The Hope Exchange (formerly The Carpenter’s Shop) works with homeless people. They are looking for sponsors to cover the fees of 40 men (ages 18 to 55) at their second phase shelter, the Geoff Burton House in the Cape Town CBD, during lockdown. In addition they are looking for new kitchen appliances for residential units: five freestanding stoves with ovens, three microwaves, two fridges, one electric kettle and one toaster. Contact: 021 461 5508, laura@thehopeexchange.org, info@thehopeexchange.org, or visit www.thehopeexchange.org.

V The Association of Mouth and Foot Painters has lost most of their income during the lockdown and their disabled painters are struggling to make ends meet. Contact Yvonne Labuschagne on 084 573 0604 or Yvonne@mafpsa.org.

V Oasis Preschool and Life Centre Operates 10 soup kitchens in Eerste River and Blue Downs. They need any donations of food, clothing or funds. Call Patrick Matroos on 021 909 5082 or 083 789 4997.

V The Western Cape government’s food relief programme is collecting and distributing goods across the province. Call 0800 220 250 for the department of social development general queries, and 0860 142 142 for donation requests and offers, between 07:00 and 16:00.

You can also send a “please call me” to 079 769 1207, or email covid19donate@westerncape.gov.za.

come with the drastic change in their children’s daily routines.”

The coaching, which is available in English and Xhosa, is open to anyone, regardless of their involvement with the hospice.

“We are happy to help (any) autistic child and their family at this time. We would only require minimal paperwork to be done to register them on our system, then they can access our services.

“Once lockdown is over we would then do a full assessment.”

Those interested can send an email to sue@iris.house.org to book a session.

The hospice also has a nurse, social worker and statutory social worker who are all available for WhatsApp chats and calls for their clients.

Betting business donates to TASP: Hollywoodbets recently donated R12 500 to Tygerberg Association for Street People (TASP). These funds were used to provide 20 families with food parcels.

Pictured is Debbie Derby, administrator at TASP, with some of the goods they were able to buy with the money.

V Community Chest has already helped over 10 000 individuals during lockdown and are hoping to help more. Visit comchest.org.za, call 021 424 3344 or 021 487 1500, email info@comchest.org.za or snap the above Snapscan code.

V Round Table, World United, El Shaddai Christian Church and Durbanville Gemeente are feeding children in Fisantekraal, Morning Star and Klipheuwel. They need volunteers and donations. A full list of needed items can be viewed on the @worldunited_WU Instagram and Facebook page.

Call 074 652 7073 or 071 640 9797.

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NPO desperately seeking donations for relief KAILIN DANIELS @k10daniels The impact of the nationwide lockdown is being felt by every section of the public, but in particular by vulnerable groups like people with disabilities.

Erica Du Toit of the Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities (WCAPD) says the national lockdown and accompanying loss of income from sponsors, grants and fundraising initiatives have a devastating impact on their financial sustainability.

“The lockdown caused the closure of special care centres for children with severe and profound disabilities, protective workshops and social work service offices. Although social work staff continue to provide counselling and services to those in need, visitors are not allowed at the residential facilities.”

Du Toit explains clients who were receiving training in protective business units and received a portion of the income generated, are now forced to remain at home, with no means of supplementing their meagre disability grant for the foreseeable future.

“All of these clients as well children with severe disabilities in our special care cen-

tres, received a daily cooked meal as part of our service to them. These preventative measures were taken to help flatten the curve but have left some of the most vulnerable groups even more exposed.

“Even though the workshops and care centres have closed, we are continuing with providing this daily meal and delivering it to clients, but without income from the sale of products manufactured in the workshops and parents’ fees, we won’t be able to do so for much longer,” Du Toit says.

The WCAPD is appealing to the public for assistance by donating any of the following items: . nappies for both children and adults; . dry goods for food parcels; . personal protective equipment and sanitising products (masks, disposable gloves, hand sanitiser, disinfectant, spray bottles); . blankets – second-hand to be freshly laundered and bagged in plastic; . winter clothes; . donations to cover operational costs, particularly electricity, petrol, vehicle repairs and telephone.

For more information call Du Toit on 021 555 2881.

Appeal for fabric to make masks for children The Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust is making fabric masks for child patients and their mothers, and is appealing for fabric donations from the public.

The protective gear are also meant for front-line and auxiliary workers at the

Tygerberg Hospital, says Candice Jansen, spokesperson of the trust. “We would like to make an urgent appeal for fabric donations for these masks,” she says.

V For more information contact Yolanda Smith on 072 595 2536 or admin@tygerbergchildren.org.za.

Online fundraisers Iris House has even moved a fundraising event online when they held a “Virtual Chef’s Table” on Saturday.

Three famous chefs, Zola Nene, David Higgs and Rudi Liebenberg, each showed how they made a specific dish via the Zoom application. Attendees could ask questions and get tips and tricks. The “entrance fee” to the virtual show was the price of the dish the chef created.

Liebenberg made a Madagascar prawn with a mussel veloute and a cape green salad with a sour fig dressing. Nene made curried lamb shank with isigwamba (creamy spinach pap) and glazed carrots and Higgs made baked salmon with mushrooms, fennel bulb and capers, finished with sour cream.

Support for ECDs during lockdown RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj Since the start of the national lockdown most businesses either had to cease operations or adapt their operational strategies.

Some businesses, such as early childhood development (ECD) centres, have however not been so fortunate to continue with business as usual, and there is still uncertainty as to when schools will officially reopen.

The lockdown regulations determine that all ECDs are to remain closed, Joshua Chigome, spokesperson of the provincial department of social development, says.

He told TygerBurger there has been to date no reports of ECDs having to close its doors as a result of the lockdown. The department is however aware of some ECDs complaining that parents do not pay, Chigome says.

“The department has continued to pay the subsidies of the 1 100 ECDs we fund via contracts,” Chigome adds.

He says the subsidies are used to help ECDs pay salaries as some ECDs have been forced to cut their fees, some by as much as 50%. “Moreover, some ECDs used our subsidy to provide food or food parcels to the children and their families.

“Centres not funded by the department did approach us for money which we do not have. We assist a few by getting private companies to donate food parcels. The community also cooked food for children,” Chigome says.

National minister of education, Angie Motshekga, are yet to make a formal announcement on when schools and ECDs will reopen.

Safety of blood donors a priority The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has introduced further precautionary measures to ensure the safety of blood donors as it remains crucial to continue to supply the province with enough, safe blood despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Medical director and chief executive officer of WCBS Dr Gregory Bellairs, says these steps comply with all the requirements for the evolving legislation, as well as best-practice guidelines of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and international blood transfusion authorities.

WCBS staff have been issued with personal alcohol based hand sanitisers and personal protective equipment such as face masks, and face shields. Communal hand sanitisers are available at all blood donation clinics and all surfaces and equipment are regularly sanitised. Blood donors are required to wear a face mask when donating blood and are pre-screened for risk of Covid-19. Social distancing is assured by queue control, reducing the number of beds in clinics, and limiting the number of blood donors.

The WCBS urges donors to donate blood.

V Visit www.wcbs.org.za or call 021 507 6300 to find out where you can donate.

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Blue tent in Vasco Estate causes stir TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS @tarryns07

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he sighting of a blue tent in Murray Street, Vasco Estate, has created much anxiety for residents as they say a homeless man who occupies the tent is continuously harassing them.

TygerBurger met with residents last week who shared their frustrations and indicated that they are at their wits’ end.

One of them, a 33-year-old woman, claims the man threatened her after she confronted him.

“This man has been harassing us for the past two to three months. He often squatted on this field, but was away for about two years. I was informed he was in jail. It seems now he has returned and continues to bother us. About three weeks ago he told me he’s going to kill me and my dog after I confronted him. I’m living in fear because I have a family. We even had to put up a gate in front of our home to secure the property.

“I’ve noticed that he also has a lady friend living with him in the tent. I’d often witness how he assaults her. They use the field as a toilet which is extremely unhygienic.”

A 63-year-old resident said she’s frustrat-

ed with his presence. “Late at night I’d often hear fighting and the sound of bottles clinging. I’ve also seen how transactions are made in what appears to be drug smuggling,” the woman claims.

Ward 27 councillor Cecile Janse van Rensburg said the residents should approach the police. “If they are being harassed they should lay a charge at the police station.

Sometimes we don’t know what we’re dealing with. Some homeless people are vulnerable, then there are those with criminal intent so we need to be careful who we approach.”

Janse van Rensburg also noted that her office has received a number of complaints about vagrants occupying the area.

“Indeed residents contact me to report complaints related to vagrancy. The number of complaints have not increased however the nature of the complaints are different in as it revolves around residents wanting to know why vagrants or street people are allowed to roam the streets whilst they (the residents), have to abide by the lockdown rules.

“The obvious reality is that vagrants or street people are on the streets in the first place because there are no places that they

The sight of this blue tent is equivalent to that of a nightmare for residents of Murray Street.

PHOTO: TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS want to, or can, call ‘home’.”

Janse van Rensburg added that after liaising with the department of social develop-

ment she was informed that the current number of vagrants in Goodwood stands at approximately 150.

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The community health workers received a positive response from motorists on Nooiensfontein Road. In front is Rezelle van der Berg.

Health workers raise awareness Community health workers from Masincedane, a non-profit organisation that runs home-based care services in cooperation with health authorities, took to the street to celebrate International Nurses Day on Tuesday 12 May. This year also marked the 200th anniversary of the founder of modern day nursing, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Andrea Titus, nurse in charge of Masincedane in Kuils River, says education is a large part of their duty. As group gatherings are currently not allowed they had to find an alternative way to raise awareness. The health workers stood (with sufficient social distancing) on both sides of Nooiensfontein Road in Kuils River with their posters.

From front to back: Andrea Titus, Neliswa Nongqayi, Lulekwa Mbobo and Zikisa Wotini.

Sharieda Jacobs (left) and Linah Papu raising awareness about Covid-19 on International Nurses Day along Nooiensfontein Road.

Huis André van der Walt in Bellville het onlangs ’n onverwagse verrassing gekry toe die onderneming Sky One Orchid Garden vir elke inwoner ’n orgidieeplant geskenk het. Hier is (van links) Maria van Wyk, Elgeen du Toit, Ria Carstens en Anna Swart met hul plante.

Susanna Dagning en Sarie van Zyl met hul pragplante.

Merle Carstens spog met haar orgideeplant.

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More ‘poachers’ caught with plants ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme Another two alleged poachers were arrested outside Durbanville for the illegal possession of 235 protected and unprotected plants.

This came shortly after more than 2 000 bulb plants, or geophytes, which were rescued from poachers in Durbanville in April, were replanted in the Tygerberg Nature Reserve (“Illegally harvested bulbs plants replanted”, TygerBurger 6 May).

The bulbs were replanted by the City of Cape Town’s biodiversity

management branch after they were confiscated by CapeNature officials from poachers on Tygerbergvalley Road on 16 April.

These plant species are often illegally harvested as they are believed to have medicinal use. The species include Drimia elata (jeukbol, eaten by Cape grysbok), Haemanthus coccineus (blood flower), Tulbaghia capensis (wild garlic or wildedagga) and Asparagus plant species (wild asparagus and katdoring).

According to Capt Marchell Rhode, spokesperson of Durbanville police, the two men were ar-

rested on Sunday 3 May at 11:00 in Adderley Road.

They were arrested for the possession of two bags full of plants – 225 wild garlic plants and 10 wild onion plants – without the necessary authorisation, he said. The plants were allegedly stolen on the farm Diemersdal.

The plants were again handed over to the City of Cape Town to be replanted in a conservation area in the city. The alleged poachers were also charged with contravening the Covid-19 regulations. They appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 5 May.

Vandalism, theft costing City RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj Vandalism and theft of critical electricity infrastructure is a challenge across the city.

This is according to Phindile Maxiti, Mayco member for energy, who was responding to a recent incident in which two electricity boxes were set alight and destroyed in the Monte Vista area (“Electricity boxes set alight”, TygerBurger 13 May).

It was alleged that vagrants were most likely responsible for the damage. The boxes were broken open and pieces of paper were placed inside it. It is suspected that the vandals wanted to obtain copper cables.

Maxiti says the City was made aware of the vandalism, but added that they are not 100% certain as

to who the responsible people are.

“Vandalism is increasingly placing pressure on the existing infrastructure and subsequently affects the electricity supply,” Maxiti says.

He says money spent on the repairs is money that could have been spent on other projects to improve the lives of residents.

“But instead has to be redirected to fix what is being destroyed.

“In most cases, the perpetrators are known to residents as they are from the very same neighbourhoods. Without input from residents, the City will never win the war against these crimes.”

In an attempt to encourage residents to report such incidents the City offers a reward of R5 000 to anyone providing information that leads to the arrest, confiscation of stolen or illegal goods, or the hand-

ing in of illegal or stolen goods.

“This reward is also applicable to information leading to the arrest of people vandalising, damaging or stealing electricity infrastructure or installing illegal connections,” Maxiti says.

Monte Vista has experienced two unplanned electricity outages in recent weeks. Both electricity boxes have been replaced, the City says.

The first was on Wednesday 18 March due to a low voltage fault.

The second, due to a burnt electricity box which occurred on Sunday 3 May. Last mentioned case was reported to the police, Maxiti says.

V Residents are encouraged to report electricity theft and outages to the City’s call centre on 0860 103 089, sending an SMS to 31220 or email power@capetown.gov.za.

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“Oppad daarheen het ’n argument ontstaan. Die oorledene het ’n mes uitgehaal en die beampte meer as een keer probeer steek,” sê Blanckenberg.

Die beampte het sy vuurwapen by hom gehad en in die gestryery op die man geskiet. Hy is op die toneel oorlede.

Blanckenberg sê daar is getuies wat die gebeure bevestig. ’n Geregtelike doodsondersoek is geopen.

Die polisie weet egter nie wie die oorledene is nie. “Dit is ’n bruin man, wat in sy 40’s kan wees.”

Enigeen wat meer inligting hieroor kan verskaf, kan die polisie by 021 918 3002 bel.

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arious teachers, who requested anonymity, have raised concerns about their return to school amid the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Staff of the school management teams (SMT) returned to school on Monday 18 May, while teachers are reportedly required to return to school on Monday 25 May. Of particular concern is how teachers will ensure that social distancing is practiced in the classroom.

A teacher from a primary school in Goodwood says the reopening of schools will result in an increased number of coronavirus cases. “It’s inevitable that this will happen.

Our children will not be safe. How will we as teachers protect ourselves? This matter needs to be thought through again. We’re placing our lives and the lives of our

learners at risk.”

Another teacher from a high school in Elsies River feels the school and staff are not properly equipped to return to school. “The health and safety of teachers and learners are not being considered, despite their mention of a phased-in approach. What is not being realised is that should a child or teacher be infected with Covid-19 during teaching time, learners, teachers and their families would need to go into quarantine so this domino effect is greater.”

A teacher from a Belhar school says on the morning of her return to school, all she did was pray. “I feel scared, but not defeated. I really don’t know what awaits us but I am going to trust God unconditionally. It’s the first time I’m going to be away from my safe place after 53 days. I’m also not impressed with Brian Schreuder and the manner in which the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is operating.”

Candice Warner, a clinical social worker and founder of Centre for Care and Contact in Belhar is of the opinion that teachers fear that their return to school will heighten their risk of becoming infected.

“Teachers have it tough because besides being teachers, they are also parents and caregivers. They fear they will be exposed to a greater risk of infection due to their exposure to hundreds of school-going children, who also each represent a family that may or may not have been infected.

“While most children eventually will return to their typical functioning, others are at risk of developing significant mental health problems including trauma-related stress, anxiety, and depression. Children with prior trauma or pre-existing mental, physical or developmental problems are especially at high risk for emotional and psychological disturbances during this period.”

In a statement Brian Schreuder, head of

education in the province, says in preparation for the return of Grade 12 and Grade 7 learners on 1 June, schools must plan to ensure that no class has more than 40 learners in it and that learners are able to maintain a distance of one metre between desks and one-and-a-half metres between learners.

“This will require planning which might need classes to be split. This is quite possible when the first grades return to school.

Schools must determine the point where social distancing will not be possible in this manner as more grades return.

“The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has not yet finalised their standard operating procedure for the reopening of schools. This has made it difficult to finalise our drafted WCED operational guidelines to manage Covid-19 in schools.

“These guidelines will be sent to schools as soon as they are finalised, taking into account DBE procedures.”

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ugby clubs and players are ravaged by the lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Not only are no matches played, but players also had to train on their own at home and most of them are unemployed since midMarch.

With club rugby being an amateur sport most players are not paid for playing as most of them still have a day job.

With the lockdown, everyone is at home which means that the players are not able to go out to work to put food on the table.

TygerBurger contacted clubs to ask how they are assisting with putting food on the tables of their players and how the players are keeping fit at home. League competitions were initially postponed to start in May. Abe Fredericks, chair of Northerns in Elsies River, says they carried out their distribution before Ramadan started due to the sponsor only being available at that time.

The lockdown not only gave each and everyone a chance to reflect on their lives but people are also more aware of the plight of their neighbour and have more empathy and sympathy with what it means not to have something to eat.

SK Walmers in the Bo-Kaap, playing in Super League A, are working in conjunction with the community in the Bo-Kaap to assist with distributing food in the

“I can assure you that we will go full out with our annual food drive as we know the plight of our communities from where our players come.” community.

With lockdown regulations restricting movement, the club decided to have a food drive during Ramadan where players and sponsors were tasked with food donations to be distributed at a later stage.

“At the moment everyone’s hands are tied because of the lockdown and we are adhering to the request of the president to stay at home. I can assure you that we will go full out with our annual food drive as we know the plight of our communities from where our players come,” says Gamiem Khan, president of the club.

At Rangers rugby club in Athlone, players are donating food parcels to individuals and not as a club per se.

The donations are mostly for the elderly in Manenberg who are dependent on their monthly grant or

food deliveries from community organisations.

“Players are training at home and are posting their training sessions on social media.

At the rugby clubs Lagunya in Nyanga, Hands and Heart in Kraaifontein and Langa, no food parcels are handed to players due to the lockdown.

The only club that is helping their players is Van der Stel-Evergreens in Stellenbosch.

According to Charles Williams, chair of Van der Stel-Evergreens, most of the players at the club are not working in the vineyards or restaurants in the area and are at home.

“Since last year the club helped players with basic food items when they shared their needs with the management.

“When the lockdown started players suggested that they start a food bank at the club where players can donate tin food or any other non-perishable food for a food parcel distribution among themselves. This initiative means that the players are not only buddies on the field but see each other as family and families look after each other. The club also made funds available to assist with the food parcels that were distributed by management this past weekend as they could move around as essential workers,” he says.

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Win with your ‘Mini’er Cricket’ moments Taking a cue from thousands of KFC mini-cricket kids who have found ways to continue to play their favourite game under lockdown, KFC is challenging them to share how they’ve turned their passages into pitches and stoeps into stadia, with “Mini’er Cricket”.

“Mini’er Cricket” is all about substituting household items for traditional cricket gear – like rolling pins instead of bats; socks instead of balls; and washing baskets instead of wickets – to keep the passion for cricket alive under lockdown.

Josh Hendricks and his dad, Proteas player Beuran Hendricks, have led the way when it comes to finding innovative ways to play their favourite game, while staying safe at home.

Hendricks alongside Rassie van

der Dussen and Temba Bavuma, are sharing their “Mini’er Cricket” moments with South Africa whilst under national lockdown.

This initiative is in an effort to help promote children keeping active as means to help them develop as it forms part of learning and skills development.

This will also help them navigate through everyday life, keep their energies up and give them an environment to improve other skills.

Cricket enthusiasts are encouraged to show their creativity and share their “Mini’er Cricket” moments on social media and tag @KFCSA and using #minicricket to stand a chance to win epic hampers.

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Pedal Power Association urges cyclists to remain vigilant and try to avoid known crime hotspots when out cycling.

Cyclists urged to be cautious A week after it was announced that outdoor exercising will be allowed under strict conditions effective Friday 1 May, crime has once again reared its ugly head on Thursday 7 May, with two attacks on cyclists, one in Cape Town and the other in Port Elizabeth.

“We are asking everyone to please be cautious and to avoid known crime hotspots when out cycling,” says Rens Rezelman, chair of the Pedal Power Association.

On that Thursday, a cyclist was “bike-jacked” by two men at around 07:00 at the intersection of Hout Bay Main and Nelson Mandela roads, close to the entrance to Imizamo Yethu.

“Please be aware that criminals know that cyclists are out on the road between 06:00 and 09:00, says Rezelman. The attackers apparently hid behind the trees and then pretended to cross the street before they attacked, stealing his bike and

cellphone.” The incident was reported to Hout Bay police station.

In Port Elizabeth, mountain biker, Ed Bennet was also attacked at 07:00, at the corner of Sardinia Bay Road and Victoria Drive.

The attacker hauled Bennet off his bike and dragged him towards the bushes. He ran away after Bennet managed to fight him off.

Rezelman said they are happy to report Bennet was not injured.

The Victoria Drive area in the vicinity of the Sardinia Bay turnoff and all the way down to Schoenmakerskop has been a trouble spot over the years with several incidents of this nature, including visiting Iron Man triathletes being attacked.

“It is also very important to report cases to your nearest police station in order for us to request patrols in the morning, to combat attacks like these,” Rezelman concluded.

Varsity Sports suspended for 2020 With the likelihood of normal sport tournaments resuming dwindling by the week, the executive committe of Varsity Sports have decided to suspend all its events for the year.

The Varsity Sports executive committee consisting of multimedia rights holder, Advent Sport Entertainment and Media (Asem), University Sports Company (USC), University Sports South Africa (USSA) and university representatives, agreed it is unlikely that there will be any normal sports tournaments for the rest of 2020 and therefore has taken the decision to temporarily suspend all Varsity Sports tournaments for the rest of 2020.

“It is unlikely that any normal sports tournaments will

take place within the next 10 months,” says Francois Pienaar, Asem CEO. “We have therefore taken a principle decision to suspend all our sporting activities across universities until 2021.

Our priority is to ensure the safety of our athletes and spectators, while also allowing universities and schools to return to the academic year.

“We will however remain ready to host certain tournaments should government regulations change regarding the hosting of sport events and academic calendars allow for tournaments to take place.”

Asem will continue to monitor government regulations and is committed to ongoing communications to all stakehold-

ers.

“Our focus now is to work with our commercial partners, USSA and the USC to develop the best possible calendar for 2021 and reintroduce a fresh new sporting landscape for youth sport.

“People remain our main priority and the health of our staff, the well-being and academic success of our athletes and supporters will always be placed first,” adds Pienaar.

Through the established SpeakUp campaign, Varsity Sports will continue to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, especially during times of crisis.

The message of the SpeakUp campaign is clear – there is no health, without mental health.