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maths wizard to the rescue! There isn’t a more apt time to provide free online help to parents and learners when it comes to primary school mathematics than during the current challenge posed by the Covid-19 lockdown. University of the Western Cape (UWC) education graduate Lizette Booys received her honours degree at the most recent virtual graduation ceremony in April. The bubbly and resourceful educator is already making a meaningful impact at a much bigger scale. Although just two months old, her blog and YouTube channel, Wiskunde Juffie (Young Maths Teacher), already boasts 983 subscribers, with 10 100 subscribers on her Facebook page. The audience includes parents and learners from all parts of the country. “I always wanted to start a YouTube channel. I love that I can contribute to parents who aren’t able to help their children,” says Booys. The Eerste River resident graduated in 2013 and started teaching at various primary schools. She later completed her honours degree in Science and Mathematics Education in 2019. “The idea was only to overcome the main obstacle: navigating non-contact tutoring while under the Covid-19 lockdown – a job I do part-time – and also to assist my own learners as a teacher at West End Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain. But now the idea with the channel is to support all learners and parents in need of help with mathematics homework,” says Booys. “The lessons are targeted at grades four to six learners and are all based on the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (Caps). I use various resources

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Lizette Booys of Young Maths provides free online primary school maths tutoring to parents and learners.

and focus on the homework from the Department of Basic Education workbook after each lesson. I then give feedback on the correct answers.” And the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. “It inspires me to be receiving messages from parents, learners, teachers and even education students watching the videos I create. Parents watch them to support their children, teachers to learn new teaching techniques and get fresh ideas, and students use it to support them with lesson planning and assignments. It’s really rewarding when I receive these messages. It keeps me going and motivates me. “Needless to say, to see my channel growing beyond my initial target market, is a plus for me. It makes me feel like what I do is even more effective and rewarding.” But the job has its challenges. “I present predominantly in Afrikaans, because I want to cater to the Afrikaans community, since I am Afrikaans speaking. I am at an English medium school, so I have to make sure the lessons are also in English. “This way I also cater to a broader community of viewers or a larger audience. It is time-consuming and adequate data is often a challenge for me. “What makes my training as a mathematics teacher from UWC unique is definitely the fact that I joined Ledamthali Mathematics in my final year. “It is a project where mathematics educators, mathematicians and mathematics curriculum advisors work collaboratively to further a good standard of teaching mathematics. It is this kind of collective work that can lead to learners achieving their highest potential.”

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City officials were kept busy during this past weekend’s heavy weather. Trees were uprooted in various areas on Saturday due to gale force winds which in turn led to the damage of structures and vehicles. On the roads, the City’s traffic officers arrested six suspects, impounded 11 vehicles and issued 23 267 fines for various transgressions. Metro police officers arrested 11 suspects in the past week for various offences including theft of copper cables, domestic violence and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Officers also assisted the police in apprehending two suspects who were found in possession of remote jamming devices.

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ore than 700 chronic patients have joined the provincial government’s Chatbot aimed at improving the lives of high-risk and chronic patients. The provincial department of health in conjunction with Aviro Health developed the automated Chatbot application system via WhatsApp and did a soft launch in May. The Chatbot can confirm delivery of chronic medication to clients’ homes and also allows high-risk chronic patients to confirm an existing appointment before accessing services at their attending healthcare facility, which means they do not have to wait in long queues when going to a facility. “To alleviate concerns of medication delivery and appointments, the (department developed the) automated Chatbot application system called “Pocket Clinic” via the WhatsApp platform, which confirms delivery of chronic medication to our clients’ homes,” says Monique Johnstone, department spokesperson. “Not only has the chatbot been of value in helping communities receive their medication, but it has also been an easy way for patients to manage their health without increased risk of contracting Covid-19 and simplified the medication distribution process for staff at our healthcare facilities.” Since the soft launch, over 700 users have accessed the chatbot, with over 500 completed orders to receive chronic medication. Additionally, around 100 users have requested callbacks from healthcare provid-

ers in their respective facilities through the platform. These users all heard about the tool by word of mouth from existing users and made their requests from all over the Cape Metropole. “The department wanted a system that would respond to high-risk chronic patient queries timeously and to give people peace of mind that their medication will be delivered to their homes. The system also allows our high-risk healthcare workers the opportunity to assist clients with their queries without placing their lives in danger as well,” says Mohamed Sonday, a pharmacist at Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital. “Not only has the chatbot been of value in helping communities receive their medication, but it has also been an easy way for patients to manage their health without increased risk of contracting Covid-19 and simplified the medication distribution process for staff at our healthcare facilities.” Johnstone says the application is important in light of the Cape Metro having the highest number of Covid-19 cases. “The chatbot service is available to all high-risk patients with chronic illnesses accessing services at all provincial primary healthcare facilities in the Cape Metro. Our data shows people with comorbidities are at higher risk of becoming severely ill with Covid-19, hence the development of an automated enquiry system was implemented in the Cape Metro to safeguard our vulnerable and high-risk community members from leaving their homes to enquire about their chronic medication or next appointment at

their healthcare facility,” says Johnstone. Lyanne Mapani, product manager of Aviro Health, says there have been lessons on how the platform can better accommodate users who are requesting deliveries on behalf of patients. “Together with the department, we are looking at ways to improve the chatbot so that it can be responsive and better serve users who are accessing it to make requests for their loved ones and fellow community members. We are looking forward to launching additional features in the future such as, offering the service in multiple languages and supporting users in booking appointments.” Between April and May, the department ensured that around 159 000 pre-packed chronic medication parcels were delivered to stable patients’ homes residing in the province since the Covid-19 lockdown was implemented. To ensure the safety of vulnerable patients, the department has provided all stable and high-risk patients with a two-month supply of chronic medication. Once their medication has been depleted, the community health workers will deliver medication to their homes. Data shows people with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, TB, HIV/ Aids, cancer, chronic lung disease and heart disease are at higher risk of becoming severely ill with Covid-19. “All high-risk people with chronic illnesses, accessing services at provincial healthcare facilities in the Cape Metro, are invited to join the Chatbot to confirm their medication delivery,” says Johnstone. Should a patient not have access to WhatsApp, a family member can access the platform on their behalf, says Johnstone. Join the Chatbot to confirm medication delivery by adding the number 087 240 6122 and send a message saying “hi” to start the WhatsApp Chatbot conversation.

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RACINE EDWARDES In an interview with People’s Post earlier this year (“Protection of nature ‘essential’,” 14 April) Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt, declared there wasn’t expected to be a major decrease in the appearance of litter on beaches. “There are multiple sources of pollution which emanate from a range of different sources from a wide-ranging geographic area. As pollution does remain in the environment for long periods of time, there is expected to be no decrease,” she said. And those words rang true, as a study of beach litter by teams from the University of Cape Town, The Beach Co-op, The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department and the National Government’s Working for Coast Programme revealed. Earlier this month, the City released a statement about the study which was conducted along 250m Milnerton beach in Table Bay, which could be compared to the data from the same location from 1994/’95, 2012 and 2019. About 400m of Muizenberg beach and 400m Sunrise beach were also studied. According to the statement, the national lockdown offered the necessary absence of beachgoers to allow for the study to go ahead. Researchers, Peter Ryan, Eleanor Weideman, Vonica Perold and Coleen Moloney additionally concluded that the absence of beach cleaning was also necessary. “Using beach litter data to monitor changes in plastics at sea is made more difficult when beach cleaning occurs, because it confounds the data by introducing biases,” reads the study. In order to conduct the study, the

teams first had to clean the stretches of beach they would be observing. They then began their survey of the beaches from 22 April to 1 May, during lockdown level five, and throughout lockdown level four. The statement reported that during the 10 days of observation during level five, 13 665 litter items with a total weight of 78,7kg was collected from the three beaches. Additionally, the proportion of local litter (litter from South Africa) was greater at Milnerton (99%) than at the two False Bay beaches (91% to 94%), where most foreign items came from Asia (mainly Indonesia), carried by the Agulhas current. An important finding at Muizenberg beach was the abundance of glass. “Interestingly, there was no marked decrease in glass at Muizenberg over the 10-day study period, despite no-one being on the beach,” read the study, which adds that the appearance of glass was from old items which were uncovered daily by the movement of the waves. Muizenberg and Sunrise beaches also had the highest number of food packaging and wrappers at the beach, at 30% and 49% respectively. An important finding was made regarding the type of litter found at Muizenberg. Up to 99% of beach litter was plastic – including foamed plastics and cigarette butts – 33% more than the amount of plastic found in Muizenberg streets. But as restrictions ease, the researchers noted a considerable change in the amount of litter present on beaches. “Our daily monitoring of street litter in Muizenberg shows that the amount of litter doubled as we moved from level 5 to level 4 lockdown.”

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Pa gaan veg vir sy kind se nalatenskap BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind Net meer as ’n jaar sedert sy seun in ’n drein geval en verdrink het, is ’n pa van Eersterivier steeds op ’n missie om vir sy nagedagtenis te veg. Die driejarige Shaygan Jantjies het een Sondag saam met sy pa, Damian, gaan stap toe hy in ’n onbedekte drein geval en verdrink het. Damian het hom nog probeer red, maar die stroom in die dreine was te sterk. Shaygan se liggaam het ’n kilometer verder uitgespoel. Daar is nie ’n dag wat verby gaan dat hy nie aan sy seun dink nie, sê Damian. “Ek sien nog elke dag die toneel voor my afspeel en hoor hoe hy na my roep. In daardie donker, koue water het hy na my geroep en ek kon hom nie sien of iets doen nie. Alles wat ek

Dié dreigement het Maandagoggend se geweld voorafgegaan.

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eweld het vroeg Maandagoggend in Sunbird Park en omgewing uitgebreek nadat inwoners van ’n nabygeleë informele nedersetting buitebande aan die brand gesteek het en klippe gegooi het. Die geweld spruit uit ongelukkigheid van die gemeenskappe van Sunbird Park en omgewing oor die onwettige aanlê van elektrisiteit deur die inwoners van die informele nedersetting Sophia Town. Sunbird Park se inwoners probeer jare reeds om die onwettige verbindings te beëindig en het onlangs besluit om hierdie verbindings self af te sny. Dit het nie aanklank gevind by Sophia Town se mense nie en Sondagmiddag is ’n dreigboodskap op ’n stuk karton op ’n bakkie gelos. “Greg moet asseblief nie die drade afhaal nie, want ons baklei nie saam met jou nie. Moenie verbaas wees, as jy die drade afhaal, dat jou vragmotors aan die brand gaan slaan nie. Ons wil nie baklei nie, maar as jy wil baklei, gaan ons terugveg. Ons is ook mense soos jy, dankie,” het die boodskap gelui. Maandagoggend is buitebande op verskeie paaie aan die brand gesteek en klippe is gegooi, sodat die verkeer in en om Silversands vir ure tot stilstand gedwing is. Ebrahim Sawant, plaaslike raadslid, het Sondag probeer om ’n vergadering tussen die strydende gemeenskappe en Eskom te belê, maar dit is ter elfder ure afgestel.

“Ons as die Stad Kaapstad aanvaar dat onwettige verbindings Eskom se probleem is, maar hulle het nou gesê dit ons afdeling. Die situasie is plofbaar en ons wil so gou moontlik ’n werkbare oplossing vind,” sê Sawant. Sawant het Maandag met die verteenwoordigers van Sophia Town vergader en sê hulle het wedersyds onderneem om daadwerklik aan die griewe aandag te gee. Monde Njokweni, woordvoerder vir die mense van Sophia Town, sê hulle voel niemand gee om vir hulle nie. “Ons moes eers betoog voor iemand na ons griewe kom luister het. Sawant het onderneem dat ons eersdaags met ander belanghebbendes vergader om alle probleme op te los,” sê Njokweni, wat volgens hom namens 300 mense praat. Volgens Rudie Cookson, ’n inwoner van Sunbird Park, het alle hel Maandag omstreeks 05:00 losgebars. “Ons sukkel reeds jare om die misdadige aansluitings stop te sit en was al by baie verskillende owerhede. Dit is jammer dat die ding nou tot hier mos kom, want as iemand vroeër iets gedoen het, sou dit nie gebeur het nie,” sê Cookson. Hy sê voorts sy gemeenskap lewe in vrees en weet nie wat om volgende te verwag nie. Kol. Sibulelo Mvumbi, stasiebevelvoerder by die Mfuleni-polisie, sê die openbare orde-polisie monitor die situasie. “Ek kan nie bevestig of iemand weens openbare geweld in hegtenis geneem is nie, maar ons sal optree as dit nodig word,” sê Mvumbi.

wou doen, was tevergeefs, want die stroom was te sterk,” sê Damian nou. Sedert die dood van Shaygan, wat op 21 Junie vier sou word, het Damian besluit om ’n projek te begin waar hy wil seker maak elke drein in die gemeenskap is toe. “Ek het Shaygan’s Project begin, want ek wil nie hê ander ouers moet deur dieselfde pyn as ek gaan nie. Daarom kan ek nie stilbly nie en sal ek veg tot my laaste asem om seker te maak niemand in ons gemeenskap sterf weer so nie. “Sedert sy dood het minstens nog drie kinders in dreine geval en gesterf en dit is drie te veel. Wat kan so moeilik wees om net seker te maak dreine is toe? Mense in die omgewing kom nou na my wanneer hulle oop dreine sien en ek maak seker dat daai dreine toe is. Iets goeds moet uit my kind se dood kom,” sê Damian.

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he Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown has led to an unprecedented rise in the use of digital communication in most countries. With this in mind, and with June being Youth Month, now is an important time to again raise the issue of online security for children. Charnel Hattingh, national marketing and communications manager of Fidelity ADT, says the internet can be a dangerous space for anyone, but children are particularly vulnerable. Parental guidance is the best defence for youngsters online. “Being a responsible online citizen goes hand in hand with being a responsible community citizen. In real life – in the neighbourhoods we live in, the schools we go to and the places we visit – there are rules and warning signs to help us navigate our way through life safely.

AVRIL FILLIES It’s no secret that parents are experiencing unprecedented challenges in their child’s educational journey in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many parents feel at the end of their rope trying to juggle home-schooling with their own workload – but what if a child is also struggling with language, reading and other learning difficulties? Edublox investigates the merits of online and home-based intervention programmes for households with internet connections and provides tips to parents on how to navigate this difficult situation. According to Susan du Plessis, director of educational programmes at Edublox, parents might be more aware than ever that their children are struggling with a reading or learning difficulty. “Many parents, in an attempt to keep their children entertained and feeling secure during an

The online world is not that well signposted, to warn us there is danger ahead. It is up to the individual user to learn the risks and watch out for them. This is why it is so important to know what your child is consuming online and to be able to talk to them openly and often about the digital world,” Hattingh says. Cyber bullying is but one example of what can go wrong for children online. Other risk factors include: . Scams: Adults get conned online every day, even by the most ludicrous of emails, like those which state you have been left a fortune by a long-lost relative overseas. Children are not likely to fall for these types of scams, but they could be tempted by free online music or games. Criminals usually ask for credit card information in order for the

child to redeem their “special offer”. Teach your children that offers which seem too good to be true usually are. . Cyber predators: Children can be stalked by someone pretending to be their age and lured into a dangerous personal encounter. These types of predators are prevalent on social media and gaming platforms. . Downloading malware: Cyber criminals can lure children into downloading something enticing like a free game for example, which is actually harmful software (malware). Once downloaded, criminals could access personal information from the computer the child is using to steal from their parents’ bank accounts or perform other actions to put the family in jeopardy. . Making private stuff public: Innocently, children could make information or photos

Tips for educational support uncertain emotional time, have read aloud and together more often than usual. In the past, it was usually poor end-of-term report cards that indicated a problem – but after ten weeks of quality time and home-schooling, parents have experienced first-hand which specific struggles are frustrating their children academically.” The good news is that online programmes may provide a tangible solution. Du Plessis shares some tips on identifying providers that can deliver seamless online support programmes: . It might seem like a bad time to start searching for solutions while parents are still unsure of when exactly will their children return to school, but it can be a saving grace for a child to start with a suitable programme in the interim. It can be a positive

experience to start a structured programme that a child can be comfortable with before they are uprooted again, and the everyday pressures of school resume . . In most cases, assisting children with language and reading problems does not always require formal assessments or medical diagnoses, but some guidance is required. Search for providers that are able to perform online, interactive home-based assessments to guide you around products and services that can help tackle a child’s difficulties. . Parents might feel burned out by their efforts to wear the hat of a teacher and may be weary of programmes that require them to take on even more teaching responsibilities. Look for tutor-based programmes where tutors/educational professionals in-

which reveal where they live or go to school, public. Personal information should stay just that – personal, for only authorised friends and family to see. . What is done is done: Children need to learn that what is put online, stays online. It is nearly impossible to erase something from the internet. A seemingly innocent Instagram post or a comment made on a friend’s status at the age of 15 could be damaging when they are applying for a job years later. Encourage them to stay out of topics and conversations they are not comfortable with, even if “everyone” is commenting, and to never engage in online behaviour which can be harmful, hurtful or criminal. Hattingh says communication between parents and children is paramount to ensuring the online world brings positive experiences.

teract live with children in small groups, or online platforms that are designed for minimal input from the parents. . Ensure that the provider is knowledgeable in presenting educational support content via services like Zoom, Google Classrooms and Skype. It’s not enough to simply “show up” online – the lessons must be engaging, quality controlled and suited towards the online medium. . It’s also important for parents to consider whether a provider poses long-term opportunities for the child and has a variety of options and services available once the lockdown levels allow physical attendance of classes. Du Plessis concludes: “Our lives and our children’s education have been disrupted by the pandemic in many ways, but I’m confident that language and reading difficulties can be tackled where professionals and providers have opted to redefine their services for a new reality.”

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Fate of pre-schools in the balance NETTALIE VILJOEN

orking parents and crèche owners were undoubtedly holding their breath on Thursday 25 June, hoping the minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga, would shed some light on the fate of early childhood development centres (ECDs). But with no mention made of ECDs during her briefing to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), the doors of preschools remain firmly shut. The Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) has come out in support of ECD centres, saying centres are under tremendous financial strain after months of receiving minimal fees from parents. “ECD centres are desperate to reopen, to bring in some funds, but also to care for children who are in vulnerable positions with parents returning to work,” a statement released by CECD last week read. The last time Motshekga directly addressed the issue was on Tuesday 19 May when she said regulations for level three were being finalised and that she believed there would be a solution to this matter very soon. “We understand that ECD centres also provide the necessary caring and feeding services for children from families. Due and careful consideration will be made to ensure

that we maintain the delicate balance between allowing ECDs to operate, alongside the safety and health of the children and their caregivers. We are working together with the department of social development on this matter as it straddles both departments at the moment,” she said. According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa, over two million children receive some form of ECD services. Of this number, 800 654 children are currently accessing registered ECD programmes by the Department of Social Development. While a statement issued by the department on Thursday 4 June acknowledged the seriousness of the matter, it reiterated that ECD centres would remain closed under level three regulations. “As more parents/caregivers return to work, one of their major concerns is around child care arrangements and the reopening of early childhood development (ECD) centres,” the statement read. The department did, however, announce that it had set up eight workstreams that would conduct a sector-wide risk assessment, state of readiness and make recommendations on health and hygiene measures and protocols to contain Covid-19 outbreak. “These measures may include

limiting the number of children a centre can take care of, ensuring proper cleaning and disinfecting of the centre, routine screenings and rearranging spaces to encourage social distancing.” The department has since stated that ECD centres will need to comply with extensive health regulations before they would be considered ready to re-open (once the re-opening date is announced by the minister of social development, Lindiwe Zulu). The list of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that each ECD centre is required to have, include: . two adult cloth masks for every adult at the centre. . An additional face mask/visor if a child becomes ill at the site (one additional for every 10 children). . A temperature gun or thermometer. . An empty (1F) spray gun for cleaning and sanitising. . Water-soluble sanitiser tablets. . Duct tape or similar for physical distancing marking. . Rubber gloves for cleaning and managing waste. . 30 cleaning cloths. . 5F bleach. . Tippy taps if extra water points are needed.

Durbanville Hills boasts world’s best bubbly The Durbanville Hills Blanc de Blancs MCC 2015 was crowned as the world’s best bottle-fermented sparkling wine at the 2020 World Sparkling Wine Awards announced in London. Beating fierce competition from eight countries around the globe, including France, New Zealand and Italy, the Dur-

banville Hills Blanc de Blancs triumphed over the 45 entries received. The international panel of judges praised the locally produced MCC as “pleasantly aromatic, with a good balance of fruit”. Cellar master Martin Moore says it is an unbelievable honour to be awarded as the world’s best.

“If one considers the vast number of sparkling wines made across the globe, this award is an incredible recognition for the quality that South African wines bring to the world stage. “Our blanc de blanc is made from 100% chardonnay grapes and made in the traditional champagne method of secondary fer-

. Tissues and/or toilet paper. . Disposable hand paper towels (for drying hands instead of towels). . Soap bars (pack of 12). . 5F dishwashing liquid. . 5F disinfectant. Bridget Kahts, programme manager of the CECD, says, considering the financial challenges centres had to face during the lockdown, many ECD centres simply do not have the means to purchase the necessary PPE. “They need our support in order to re-open (or may face permanent closure),” Kahts said. To assist preschools to obtain the prescribed PPE in order to re-open, CECD has launched the #PPEforECD campaign. CECD is currently working with approximately 600 ECD centres. With a comprehensive PPE package costing roughly R4 000 per centre, the total target amount which needs to be raised is R2.4 million. “Please consider partnering with CECD to support this campaign and allow ECD centres to get back onto their feet. You can support financially (via EFT, using the reference #PPEforECD, or SnapScan using the barcode), contact us if you would like to deliver items from this list, or help us share this campaign far and wide,” Kahts said. V The campaign has been launched on the CECD’s Facebook page and Twitter account.

mentation in the bottle. As a varietal, chardonnay thrives under the cool climate conditions of the Durbanville area and the variety of slopes and altitudes allows us to craft wines that are firmly rooted in the unique terroir found here,” he says. “Blanc de Blancs (meaning “white of whites”) is arguably the most elegant style for sparkling wine. With its beautiful finesse and crisp acidity, it makes for a lovely aperitif and is a joy when paired with food,” Moore says.

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‘Watch BUY de n a out for sav fake electricity officials’

he City of Cape Town has urged residents to be cautious of an apparent scam where an individual posing as a City electricity official asks for details about the customer’s prepaid electricity meter in an attempt to gain access to their home. According to a statement, the alleged scam artist visited at least one resident, that the City is aware of, at their Bellville home and asked for the prepaid electricity meter number in an attempt to gain access to the house. “Earlier this year, the City became aware of similar apparent scams in the Helderberg and Parow areas. These scammers tend to operate where there are many elderly residents. Once the City alerts members of the public, they tend to move to another area. The scammers tend to work in pairs and encourage a resident to open the front door so that electricity infrastructure, including the meter, can be checked. While one scammer talks to the resident, the other steals small, personal items including purses and cellphones,” read the statement. According to section 12 of the electricity supply by-law, City employees and contractors have the right to reasonable admittance to a property, however, the City does not have members of staff going door-todoor to check on infrastructure without an appointment. The City does check on electricity meters every so often, but must make an appointment with the resident. Revenue protection staff may visit residents without an appointment in cases of suspected meter tampering, but will have a letter with them confirming the purpose of the visit. The City’s Mayco member for energy and climate change, Phindile Maxiti, said all municipal workers and contractors must carry a work-order number specific to that dwelling and a City-issued identification card. “Residents should ask to check the official identification card before allowing anyone onto their property. “The identification card must display the City logo, the name and surname of the staff member or mandated contractor, and must contain an embedded photo of the staff member or mandated contractor. “Residents are not to allow anyone onto their premises until they have verified these details. Our residents should always be vigilant in these cases.” Any suspicious behaviour must be reported to the City’s law enforcement agencies or to the police. The public can verify whether visitors to their home are in fact employed by the City by: . Phoning the call centre on 0860 103 089 to confirm whether work is being carried out in their area; and . informing the official that they will allow them entry only once the call centre has verified their identity.

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Charity locked down How you can help As the Covid-19 crisis continues and many people 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 is making it easier for you to contribute responsibly by featuring accredited and/or legitimate organisations that will distribute your donation to the right people. To be featured here registered NPOs and NGOs or those with clear proof of their donations/activities can email a description of their service, NPO number (if applicable) and contact details to nielen.deklerk@tygerburger.co.za. V Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has established a Covid-19 relief fund aimed at supporting its most vulnerable students. To donate SMS “Covid Fund” to “35525”. Each SMS costs R3 and free SMSes do not apply. To donate online visit www.cput.ac.za/advancement/giving V Inceba Projects in Bellville helps vulnerable individuals and groups on a multi-disciplinary level. They also run the only Baby Saver in Bellville and surrounds. They need donations of non-perishables, toiletries and cleaning products. Call 083 992 2363. V Iris House Children’s Hospice in Bellville provides free care to special needs children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. They require donations of food, nappies, and personal hygiene items. Email Sue van der Linde on sue@iris-house.org or call 021 910 1578 or 021 910 0539. V South African Water Warriors (SAWW) provides food to around 245 needy families in the Vanwyksvlei and Brandvlei areas in the drought-stricken Northern Cape. They need non-perishable foods like rice, pasta, soya, tinned food and flour, as well as sealed 5-litre bottles of water, pet food and money. Call Deon Smit on 082 738 2702.

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Konsertlokaal bring vermaak tot in jou huis NIELEN DE KLERK @nielendk

aar was vir baie in die vermaakbedryf trane van verdriet toe die Covid-19pandemie en meegaande inperking die bedryf ’n stewige kishou gegee het. Kunstenaars is sonder ’n inkomste gelaat, maar ook die tegnici en bedryfspersoneel, wat ’n konsert van agter die skerms bedryf. ’n Groep in die vermaaklikheidsbedryf het egter besluit om hoop te skep met ’n nuwe konsertlokaal, van waar regstreekse vertonings na mense se huise uitgesaai kan word. Hierdie platform, GoLive Concerts, is in Stellenberg gebaseer. Lelanie Carrick, wat deel is van die inisiatief, vertel sy en haar verloofde, Grant Olivier, het met sy kollegas saamgespan om die projek op die been te bring. Olivier en die span het voor die grendeltydperk vir ’n onderneming gewerk wat klank en beligting vir konserte behartig. Die groep – bestaande uit Phillip du Toit, Adam Zackon, Loubser Claassen, Divan Dirker, Gavin Watson, Myburgh Hanekom, Mandilakhe Ndubane, Rodger Bruiners, Frans Segwabe en Justin Reinecke – kan selfs verhoë bou. Hul talente word egter nou aangewend om die land se voorste talent ’n platform te gee om steeds op te tree. Hulle het aan die begin van Junie hul eerste konsert met Jan Blohm aangebied en het intussen al vir Nadia Louw, Vernon Barnard, Heinrich Isaacs, Quentin Prinsloo en Elandré op dié verhoog verwelkom. ’n Konsert is selfs al ten bate van ’n liefdadigheidsorganisasie gehou toe Ettiene Marais en Steyn Fourie ten bate van die Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa

Sandra Prinsloo in Oskar en die pienk tannie. FOTO: PIETER LOMBAARD

Die GoLive-verhoog in Stellenberg, waar kunstenaars hul musiek opneem en dit regstreeks aan kaartjiehouers uitgesaai word. (Choc) opgetree het. Sunset Sweatshop gaan ook aan die begin van Julie ten bate die Do Good-stigting optree. Carrick sê hulle gaan vir die voorsienbare toekoms aanhou om konserte op hierdie manier aan te bied. “Mense gaan nie noodwendig na teaters wil gaan nie, want die risiko om tussen baie mense te sit is nou te hoog,” meen sy. “Dit gaan nog lank vat voor live events weer toegelaat gaan word waar duisende mense weer saam ’n vertoning kan geniet. So ons wil graag vir mense die opsie gee om

nog steeds in die gerief van hul eie huis ’n vertoning te kan kyk.” V Belangstellendes kan GoLive se Facebookblad en Instagram-rekening (@Goliveconcerts) dophou vir komende konserte. V Sunset Sweatshop gaan op 8 Julie ’n gratis vertoning op die GoLive-verhoog aanbied. Die vertoning sal om 19:00 op Facebook te sien wees. Donasies is welkom en is ten bate van die Do Good-stigting. V The Rockets gaan op 4 Julie om 19:00 ’n gratis vertoning op die GoLive-verhoog aanbied. Die vertoning sal op Facebook te sien wees. Donasies word verwelkom.

‘Oskar en die pienk tannie’

V The Parklands Hindu Cultural Society (PHCS) distributes food, provides education and funds projects or basic needs. Recently, the group partnered with the Zusakhe Foundation in Dunoon to provide meals and accommodation to the homeless in the area. Email parklands.cultural.society@gmail.com. V The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has turned to technology to complete the academic year during the national lockdown. However, thousands of students are unable to embrace this new method of teaching because they lack devices and data. Visit www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/ project/nswblb to donate or email sbomester@uwc.ac.za for banking details. V The Tygerbear Foundation for Traumatised Children based at Tygerberg Hospital works with traumatised children and families. Volunteers can help in a variety of ways. One of these involves knitting Tyger Teddy Bears (pattern available online). Call 021 931 6702 or 021 931 6717 or visit tygerbear.org.za. V The Waumbe Youth Development Centre in Fisantekraal provides, among other things, tutoring, career development and a tertiary application drive for the youth in the area. Contact 078 239 5179 or info@waumbe.org.za.

Die veteraanaktrise Sandra Prinsloo is van Donderdag 2 tot Dinsdag 7 Julie te sien in Oskar en die pienk tannie op die digitale platform Die Boer-by-die-huis. Prinsloo vertolk die rol van ’n tienjarige seuntjie wat terminaal siek is, asook dié van ’n ouma en ’n paar ander karakters in die kindersaal. Oskar het kanker en sy operasie was onsuksesvol; iets waarvoor hy homself bla-

meer. Sy reddingsboei is Ouma Rosa, ’n bejaarde vrou wat elke dag die kinderhospitaal besoek. Sy is wys, pittig en goddeloos. Om hom te vermaak, versin sy staaltjies oor haar dae as rofstoeier, die wilde, woeste Weskus-wonder. Sy beveel hom om elke dag te leef asof dit tien jaar is. Op dié manier kan hy tot op die rype ouderdom van 120 jaar leef. Sy raai hom ook aan om elke dag vir God

’n brief te skryf en ’n wens te wens: “Liewe God, my naam is Oskar. Ek is 10 jaar oud. Ek het die kat en die hond en die huis aan die brand gesteek, en dis die eerste brief wat ek aan jou stuur, want ek het nie voorheen tyd gehad nie. Ek moes leer.” Die produksie het al verskeie toekennings gewen. V Kaartjies teen R120 is by Webtickets beskikbaar.

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war on women.” This is how President Cyril Ramaphosa described the spate of murders on women in the country in recent weeks. When Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Wednesday 17 June he said at the time that no fewer than 21 women and children have been killed in South Africa. Local actress Jill Levenberg called these violent acts unacceptable and says it’s time men start calling out other men. Levenberg, a Kensington resident, is fondly known for her role as aunty Mymoena in the Afrikaans soap Suidooster. She says everyone has a collective responsibility to speak up, report and act against any form of abuse. “The degree of femicide in the country is horrific. Physical abuse normally starts with mental, emotional and verbal abuse; men need

to confront other men when they see this happening.” Levenberg says it’s sad to see how society has become prone to violence. “Our women are hacked to death, stabbed to death, hung from a tree, shot to death. This is the country we are living in and we are all responsible for it.” In a Facebook post, the actress paid homage to choreographer Kirvan Fortuin who was brutally stabbed to death after an alleged argument between him and a 14-yearold girl. Lenina Rasool, a feminist and producer of The Womxn Show, says gender-based violence is a pandemic that has been with us for a long time. “This is not something new, I think the lockdown has only made the abuse more visible.” Rasool too echoes Levenberg’s sentiments that violence has become normalised in society. She says more emphasis needs to be placed on how, in some cases, wom-

en are turned away at police stations. A police officer based at Khayelitsha police station is currently facing disciplinary action following an incident on Monday 22 June, when the officer allegedly turned a 26-year-old rape victim away by telling the victim to return the following day. Albert Fritz, provincial minister of community safety, says this disciplinary action sends a strong message to police members that action must be taken against genderbased violence (GBV) and domestic abuse, particularly as we are in GBV crisis. “The police have a duty to protect and serve. Women should not have to suffer the second-hand victimisation of not having their cases attended to or being mistreated when reporting GBV at police stations. I look forward to the outcome of the disciplinary,” added Fritz. Levenberg made a heartfelt ap-

peal to women to respect themselves enough to walk away from an abusive relationship. “I know it’s difficult to get out, but staying with the abuser could lead to deadly consequences.” Levenberg remembers a recent incident where she had to be a supportive friend when one of her friends was abused. The star says too often women stay in the relationship for the sake of their children, which she says can only be damaging to the child in the long term. Rasool says: “Parents teach children that they have the freedom of choice. If they don’t feel comfortable kissing an uncle, or aunt or even you as their parent, it is their choice. This might cause friction from the older generation, but it’s time we start changing the story.” Levenberg says families also have a role to play. “In this terribly patriarchal society too often families pressure the woman to stay

A stroke is an emergency A stroke is an emergency – even during the Covid-19 pandemic. Across the world a drop in the number of stroke patients seeking emergency care in this time is reported, which can have a major impact in the recovery of these individuals. Western Cape government health facilities still offer emergency care to patients and take precautions to protect visitors from Covid-19 infection. “It seems that less people are seeking emergency care if they think they are having a stroke,” says Dr Colette Gunst, a family physician. In the province, strokes are among the top five natural causes of death. “Quick action, within the first four hours after you notice symptoms, can mean the difference between life, death and permanent disability,” says Gunst. A stroke occurs when the oxygenrich blood supply is cut off from the brain. If you suddenly notice these new symptoms, you may be having a stroke: . A loss of balance or coordination; . blurry vision or a loss of vision; . one corner of your mouth or face droops; . Weakness in an arm or leg; or . if you struggle to speak or speak in a way that is hard for others to understand. Immediately get emergency help. Call an ambulance on 10177 or go to the nearest hospital’s emergency centre. If you have not previously had a stroke, staff at local clinics can help you to determine your risk for having a stroke and making changes to lower your risk. Going for regular blood pressure and blood sugar tests are essential. People who have had a stroke in the past have a higher risk for having another stroke. You can reduce your chances of getting a stroke by quitting smoking, drinking more water and less alcohol, managing your stress by regular exercise and including a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. If you suffer from a chronic condition such as hypertension or diabetes, it is important to continue with your treatment and medication according to what your healthcare practitioner advised. As chronic patients have a higher risk of contracting severe Covid-19, you can arrange with your clinic to deliver your medication or to provide you with two months’ supply to reduce the number of times you will need to visit the clinic.

with the abuser for the sake of saving face and to preserve their family reputation. Under no circumstances should the woman be forced to stay with a man who is abusing her.” She says abuse is not always physical. “Mental, emotional and verbal abuse is just as damaging. Just because you don’t see the scars doesn’t mean they are not there.” The outspoken actress says: “To the abuser, seek help, go for counselling, do something before you kill someone.” Her advice to women is a stern yet gentle one as she says: “The fault doesn’t lie with you. It is never ok to be abused, that’s not how you show love. Take stock of your life, know your worth and know that there is something like a healthy relationship.” V Victims of GBV can report it at GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428 or *120*786#

Byron Booysen says hydroponics manipulates the environment to grow food without soil.

Farmer uses technology to grow tomatoes THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo He had very little knowledge about farming when he started farming a few years ago, now Byron Booysen from Kraaifontein has become an expert at hydroponics to grow his tomatoes. Hydroponics is the growing of plants in nutrient solutions without soil. It allows for the cultivation of plants in areas where they would not particularly grow. “The only knowledge I had was growing food for household consumption and not to sell,” says Booysen. “I have always wanted to empower myself, and at university I realised how important the food industry is to the country. After completing my degree in sports science, I applied for one of the funding opportunities

from agriculture.” The support he received from his family helped him persevere. He says this project was perfect for him because he did not have enough land to start his farm. The principle of hydroponics is to manipulate the environment to produce food without soil, but you need to have good quality water. Booysen says this does not affect the quality of his tomatoes and has been told that his tomatoes are some of the best around. “What happens is that the fertilizer you use has all the nutrients the plant would get from soil.” He says hydroponics farming is important to communities like Kraaifontein and should be encouraged in such communities. “Communities can do with its employment and nutrition benefits. There is a huge

market for hydroponics.” Booysen says people can get into hydroponics because it is easy to understand.“The technology varies from simple to complex and one needs a similar market capital to be economically viable. You do not need to have complex technology to use this.” Because of this, he says this has the ability to change the economic participation. “It can change the market of agriculture in terms of inclusivity of everyone. It can create a lot of jobs.” He says there are opportunities for people to get into hydroponics. “Once you have done your research, it will be easier to navigate towards the right direction to receive the support you need.” Booysen says with the constant improvement of technology, it becomes more exposable to people.

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ndien jy onseker is oor of jy die regte beroep beoefen, is jy nie alleen nie – talle mense neem soms kronkelpaaie om by hul eindbestemming te kom. Die kunstenaar Theo Paul Vorster (62) is ’n lewende bewys hiervan. Vorster, wat in Stellenberg bly, was sy hele lewe lank lief vir teken. Hy het kuns op

skool geneem en selfs grafiese ontwerp aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch gaan studeer. “Ek wou toe al ’n kunstenaar word, maar ná my nasionale diensplig en studie in Stellenbosch het die lewe eers ’n paar ander draaie met my geloop,” vertel hy. Hy het onder meer in verkope in die rekenaarbedryf gewerk voordat hy uiteindelik in 1996 voltyds kuns as beroep begin volg het. Vorster is bekend vir sy linosneewerk

Een van Vorster se werke wat vroeër vanjaar by die Woordfees vertoon is as deel van sy Roer en Kraak-uitstalling.

waar hy met sy dinamiese lyne unieke en speelse kunswerke skep. Maar selfs dié medium was nie op sy aanvanklike roete nie. Hy het op universiteit in drukkuns gespesialiseer en later op sifdruk en etswerk gefokus. Hy het eers in 2006 met linosnee begin werk en daarop versot geraak. Hy sukkel om sy werk in een sin te beskryf. “Ek werk tematies elke keer verskillend, maar deurlopend in my werk is surrealisme, onwaarskynlikheid en humor. My medium laat my ook toe om met kleur te werk. So die werk is vars.” Hy kry inspirasie deur te lees, dan op ’n tema te besluit en daaroor navorsing te doen. Mense misgis hulself dikwels deur te dink jy sal suksesvol wees bloot deur kuns te skep, meen hy. “Dit is harde werk om te skep en te volhard in die kunstebedryf.” Hy beskou nog heeltyd sy kuns as ’n onderneming en voel bemarking is die sleutel tot sy sukses. Hy hou net twee solo-uitstallings per jaar en verkoop die res van sy werk op sosiale media. Hy raai voornemende kunstenaars aan om die regte medium vir hul kuns te kies. “Wees bereid om jouself gereeld te herontwerp. Beweeg in kunskringe en wees gretig om by ander te leer.” Vorster is in Oranjemund gebore, maar het in die Paarl grootgeword en het aan die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl gematrikuleer. Sy ouers, Casper en Helena, was die eienaars van ondernemings in die klerebedryf. Sy ouers was aanvanklik maar skepties oor sy beroepskeuse. “Hulle was maar altyd bekommerd dat dit nie kos op die tafel gaan sit nie.”

Sy pa is oorlede voordat Vorster voltyds ’n kunstenaar geword het. “My ma het wel mettertyd haar opinie verander en was baie trots.” Vorster se broer, Vivian, is ook kunstig, maar werk as ’n ramer. “Dit kom altyd baie goed te pas. Hy raam uiteraard al my werk vir uitstallings en baie van my kliënte se werk wat hulle by my koop. Hy het ’n goeie oog en weet wat werk.” Vorster is getroud met Janine. Hulle het drie kinders, Anton (23) en Lukie (20), beide studente, en Kara, ’n leerder aan die Laerskool Eversdal. V Kontak hom by theopvorster@telkomsa.net om ’n katalogus van sy beskikbare werk te sien.

Chantal Magid with her husband, Greg, at their wedding held at Oliver Rock in Wolseley.

Parents urged to accept 2021 school placements Just over a month ago, the provincial ed- year’s figures. Even taking into account ucation department (WCED) announced that parents submitted multiple applicarevised dates for the 2020 school admis- tions, the demand for space is clear,” sions process in the province. says provincial minister, Debbie SchäThe first phase of offers is now under- fer. way and parents would have heard the “This means that learners might not be outcome of their applications by Monday able to be placed at their first choice of 22 June. school. Parents must accept their offers of pla“We ask parents to be understanding ces by Friday 3 July at the latest, and the in this regard. They are of course welsooner they do so, the sooner schools can come to contact their school of choice determine how many spaces they have and appeal to the SGB, as well as ask that left. their child be placed on the waiting list.” Parents can accept by going onto the Parents who receive notifications that system under “Track applications” and their applications have been unsuccessconfirming their final choice, or they can ful from all schools they applied to must hand in a confirmation letter/reply slip remain calm, she says. to the school where their application was “It is important to understand that the successful. process is not yet complete. Once parents If a child has been accepted at more who have received offers of a place have than one school, the parent must confirm accepted these, the WCED and schools acceptance at one of the schools on the will have a better idea of where there are list where the application was success- still spaces available. ful. “Schools will apply their admission If multiple places are being held for a policies in terms of their waiting lists single learner, this makes it much hard- and they could accept learners who have er for other learners to find places. If par- been on waiting lists.” ents do not make their choice by Friday 3 July, the WCED will start allocating learners to their highest choice. “Unfortunately, the reality is that we don’t have enough space for all the learners that apply. There is a high demand for places. (A total of) 382 169 individual applications to schools were completed and submitted by parents during the month-long window for applications this year, an Provincial education minister, Debbie Schäfer. PHOTO: SAMANTHA increase on last LEE-JACOBS

Die kunstenaar, Theo Paul Vorster.

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close) but thankfully my dress still fitted me,’’ she said. The winning prize includes return seaA Milnerton resident took the crown of SA plane transfers to the luxurious Adaaran SeWeddings Bride of the Year (Boty) this lect Meedhupparu in Maledives, courtesy of month, winning a seven-night stay for two Giltedge Ocean Islands and Adaaran Select in the Maldives. Meedhupparu to the value of R150 000. The winning bride, Chantal Magid, reKath Ballantyne, SA Weddings managing lived her special day when entering the com- director, said they had thousands of entries petition, describing the expein the 19th edition of the presrience as a once in a lifetime tigious national competition. opportunity. “It broke my heart to take “One of my bridesmaids enthe event virtual, which couraged me to enter Boty and meant the judges did not enwhen I saw the fantastic prizgage personally with the finales I decided to enter. It was alists. But thank goodness for so a great way to relive our technology and the support of wedding day again. We a Bespoke Creations we were weren’t able to take a honeyable to pull off our first virtual moon after the expense of our event and were able to crown wedding, so we are over the the Bride of the Year, congratmoon that we will be going to ulations to all the winners,” the Maldives, a dream come Ballantyne said. true,” Magid said. The three finalists received The highlight of Magid’s prizes to the value of R295 000. wedding, which was held at The three winning couples Olive Rock in Wolseley, was The winning bride of SA will also receive a cash prize the moment she walked down Weddings Bride of the Year of R35 000. The celebrity judgthe aisle and saw the emotion competition, Chantal Magid. ing panel included Graeme in her husband’s eyes. Richards (actor and present“I knew at that very moment that I was er), Mario from Mario’s Hair Company, making the best decision of my life. From the Bianca Le Grange (musician) and Lylie beginning of the competition, Greg and I Moolman from Giltedge travel. agreed that we would be ourselves and speak Magid added: “A big thank you to SA Wedfrom the heart and perhaps that is what the dings and all of the amazing sponsors for gojudges appreciated about us. It was so amazing above and beyond to ensure that the Boty ing to be able to step into my wedding gown competition was a truly magical experience again. At the time of the final interview I was despite the challenges faced. To the brides two months pregnant, so my dress was a bit of 2020, the Boty competition is truly an extight (minus a few buttons that could not perience not to be missed.”

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he coronavirus pandemic is a time of anxiety for most people, particularly those with existing health concerns. Millions of South Africans live with long-term conditions, including coeliac disease and allergic disorders such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma, one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children. This year’s World Allergy Week campaign, commemorated from Sunday 28 June to Saturday 4 July, focuses on Covid-19 and allergies. According to Professor Michael Levin, head of allergy at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and CEO of Allergy Foundation South Africa (Afsa), there is potentially harmful misinformation around coronavirus and allergies circulating. “Patients are unsure about symptoms and whether their allergies increase the risk of serious Covid-19 complications. We want to reassure people and enable them to manage their allergies as well as possible during this time. To do this, we’re providing factual, up-todate resources and support for allergy patients and caregivers, thanks to the generous support of Sanofi,” he says. Levin stresses that people with allergies and asthma should always take good care of themselves, whether or not there is a pandemic. “It is conservatively estimated that 80% of asthma deaths could be prevented with better treatment and access to medication. Not managing your condition does not only

been a source of concern for many. Coughing, for example, is common to asthma and coronavirus; yet fever, body aches and pains which are usually experienced during coronavirus are rarely related to asthma. “If you have asthma, continuing to control it could help you defend against the virus. Taking prescribed controller therapy daily, whether you have symptoms or not, helps repair swelling and inflammation in the lungs so that you’re better able to fight off viruses – including the coronavirus,” says Royal. “There is no evidence that the use of inhaled or nasal steroids increases one’s risk of contracting Covid-19, and using them regularly might even help prevent you from getting the infection or from suffering with more severe symptoms.” Nebulisers are not recommended, as they can increase the risk to those around you. Levin advises using an asthma pump with a spacer, rather than a nebuliser. “Spacers deliver medication to the airways more effectively than a pump on its own,” he says. According to Dr Motohiro Ebisawa, president of the World Allergy Foundation: “Professional help is essential to understanding what is causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing. Patients should not assume these symptoms are either from their asthma or Covid-19 but consult their physicians immediately in case emergency care is needed.”

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children in South Africa. negatively impact your health, it can be fatal,” Levin says. Dr Candice Royal and Professor Claudia Gray of the KidsAllergy Paediatric and Allergy Centre in Cape Town will be available for two Facebook Live events during World Allergy Week to answer questions on allergies and Covid19. Royal agrees the most important message for allergy sufferers is to continue good care.

“Allergic disorders are systemic diseases and should not be looked at in isolation. They can be wellmanaged with education, correct medication and ongoing support from your healthcare professional. Whilst people with uncontrolled asthma may be in a high-risk group for severe illness from Covid-19, recent studies have shown this is not the case in well-controlled asthmatics,” she says. “Do not stop taking prescribed

allergy or asthma medications, including inhaled or oral corticosteroids. “Find ways to access care and medication that limits potential exposure to the virus. For example, have medication delivered, or send someone to collect. A telephone appointment with your doctor may be an option rather than going to the clinic or surgery.” Symptoms of allergies and Covid-19 can be similar, which has

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urbanville Golf Club duo Kaylah Williams and Tyran Snyders, along with Bellville Golf Club’s Samuel Simpson have all been selected for their respective GolfRSA amateur teams. Williams will represent GolfRSA’s elite women’s squad, while Simpson and Snyders have once again been drafted into GolfRSA’s national squad.

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“Operational savings from its 2020 national squad budget have paved the way for GolfRSA to add a further R500 000 to its ambitious help fund, which provides assistance to caddies and casual workers that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 crisis,” according to GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn. In April, the organisation set aside R1 million from savings on operational expenses and voluntary staff salary cuts to launch a programme that would identify and reach golf industry workers who have been severely affected by the temporary closure of golf facilities during the government lockdown. The GolfRSA men’s and women’s national squads were launched in 2016 through funding from businessman Johann Rupert and provide a valuable platform for talented golfers to further develop their skills and showcase themselves through competition, locally and on the world stage, with contributions totalling R15 million. Members who have achieved significant international success include Snyders’ Junior North and South Championship, while Simpson was part of the team who won the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup last year with a record-setting tournament total of 41 under par. Simpson also secured the individual title with a four-shot victory on 18-under 266. Meanwhile, GolfRSA has announced its national squad for 2020 with a clear emphasis on youth. “Towards the end of last year and following the Sunshine Tour’s qualifying school in March, we saw a number of our senior squad members graduate to the professional ranks and we wish them all the best in their careers,” said Hepburn. “This has opened up spaces within the squad and,

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