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Police minister Bheki Cele visited the families of the two Kraaifontein police officers who were shot and killed while on duty on Sunday 28 February. PHOTO: THABANG KUAHO

TygerBurger Kraaifontein het die tweede plek behaal in die Forum vir Gemeenskapsjoernaliste (FCJ) se jaarlikse toekennings vir uitnemendheid. Die wenners van die toekennings vir uitnemende werk in 2019 is Vrydag aanlyn bekend gemaak nadat die toekenningsgeleentheid verlede jaar weens die Covid-19-pandemie uitgestel moes word. Hier is die Kraaifontein-uitgawes wat vir die kompetisie ingeskryf is. V Lees berig op bladsy 2.

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ational police minister Bheki Cele visited the family of slain Kraaifontein police officer Sgt Mnakwazi Mdoko in Bloekombos on Tuesday 2 March. Mdoko (45) was shot and killed together with his colleague Const Mninawa Breakfast (28) in a suspected ambush while patrolling the area in the early hours of Sunday morning (28 February). The meeting was held behind closed doors, but Cele briefly addressed a large crowd outside the home afterwards. He assured them justice will be served and those involved will be brought to book. “We cannot let these killings take place any longer. Rest assured that we will solve it,” Cele says. Mdoko’s wife, Nozipho, says the minister’s visit was assuring that those responsi-

ble for her husband’s killing will not go free.“It is comforting to hear that he has interest in the case,” she says. The two have been together for nine years and got married in June last year. The widow describes her husband as a caring and humble man. “He was very friendly and full of love to his family and those around him.” His brother, Lamla Vumani says the killing of the two cops is inhumane. “The police should do everything in their power to make sure that justice is served,” he says. Cele also visited Breakfast’s family. Local organisation Kraaifontein Community Development Forum condemns the killing of the two officers. The organisation’s Louise Botha says the news came as a shock and she is disgusted by the crime. “We are calling on the community to provide police with necessary information that

will lead to the arrest of those involved,” Botha says. He says the organisation has the well-being of the families at heart and hopes that arrests are made soon. Kraaifontein police made a breakthrough in the case on Monday 1 March when they arrested a 32-year-old man in Khayelitsha who is suspected to have played a part in the killing of the two officers. Together with the Hawks’ national priority violent crimes team, crime intelligence officers and the K9 unit, the officers went on an intelligence-driven operation and arrested the suspect in Mandela Park. Provincial police spokesperson Col Andrè Traut, says Mdoko and Breakfast were ambushed while on patrol in Bloekombos and the vehicle they were driving in apparently came under fire. They have been with the station since 2018 and 2017 respectively. V To page 2.

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FROM PAGE 1 “The acting provincial commissioner, Maj Gen Thembisile Patekile, immediately instituted the 72-hour activation plan with mobilisation of various police units to apprehend those responsible for the officers’ death,” Traut says. He says both officers died on the scene. They were robbed of their firearms. The Hawks have been assigned to investigate circumstances surrounding the crime. We appeal to the public to come forward with information that will assist us in bringing

these criminals to book,” Traut says. Patekile conveyed his condolences and vowed his support to the families of the two officers. Kraaifontein police station’s acting station commissioner Col Mmonopeli Magobiyane says the slain officers did not deserve this. “Kraaifontein police will continue to serve and protect the community of as well as track and arrest the suspects responsible for this senseless crime,” he says. V To send an anonymous tip-off call the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111.

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NIELEN DE KLERK @nielendk Medelye stroom steeds in ná ’n ongeluk in Bellville wat die lewe van ’n prokureur geëis het. Christel Beukes (42) het verlede Woensdagaand by vriende in Stellenridge gekuier en was op pad huis toe toe sy in ’n ongeluk op die hoek van Old Oak-weg en Sonneblomstraat/Panorama-rylaan betrokke was. Sy was sowat 400 m van haar vriendin se huis af. Foto’s van die toneel wys dat haar ligte voertuig van die kant af beskadig is. Die ander voertuig, ’n Toyota Fortuner, se voorkant is onherstelbaar beskadig. Die sekerheidsmaatskappy Titanium Securitas het die volgende dag ’n plasing oor die ongeluk op hul Facebook-blad gemaak. Daarin sê hulle een van die bestuurders het glo ’n rooi lig verontagsaam en die ander voertuig getref. Sers. Anele Siwisa, woordvoerder van die Bellville-polisiekantoor, het die ongeluk bevestig, maar wou nie meer besonderhede bekend maak nie. Die plasing het vinnig heelwat kommentaar ontlok. Baie hiervan was van vriende wat haar goed geken het.

Liezl van Schalkwyk, die vriendin by wie sy gekuier het, vertel Beukes was basies deel van hul gesin. “My kinders was haar kinders. Sy het elke verjaarsdagpartytjie bygewoon.” Beukes het in familiereg gespesialiseer en by Miller du Toit Cloete Incorporated in Kaapstad gewerk. Die maatskappy het in ’n Facebook-inskrywing gesê Beukes was ’n uitstekende prokureur – met integriteit, toegewyd en baie geliefd. Sy is oorspronklik van Johannesburg af en het later in Bloemfontein gestudeer. Sy het ten tyde van haar dood in Rondebosch gebly en het ook voorheen in Bellville gewerk. ’n Ander vriendin, Christel du Preez, sê sy is stukkend. “Dit is verskriklik. So onnodig.” Die twee, wat dieselfde naam gedeel het, het sommer na mekaar op hul vanne verwys. Hulle was nie bloedfamilie nie, maar was soos susters, sê sy. Beukes was lief vir haar katte, skryf, draf, reis, koffie en berge. “Sy het nooit iemand seergemaak nie. Sy kon uit haar maag uit lag.” Hulle sou mekaar die volgende dag gesien het. ’n Gedenkdiens gaan op Sondag 14 Maart gehou word, maar verdere besonderhede is nog nie bevestig nie.

(TygerBurger se susterskoerant in die suidelike voorstede) en Lisé Beyers van Paarl Post was gesamentlik derde in die rubriekekategorie. Lee-Jacobs se inskrywing het rubrieke ingesluit wat gepubliseer is in TygerBurger, People’s Post en City Vision. Racine Edwardes van People’s Post het die kategorie vir sport-skryfwerk gewen. Carina Roux van TygerBurger was ’n finalis in die kategorie Fotograaf van die Jaar, en tesame met Rorke ook ’n finalis in die kategorie Joernalis van die Jaar. ’n Rekordgetal-inskrywings is vir die 2019-toekennings ontvang, sê Hugo Redelinghuys, direkteur van die FCJ, in ’n mediaverklaring. “Dankie aan elkeen wat ingeskryf het en baie geluk aan al die finaliste en wenners. Julle is die room van die oes in ons bedryf.”

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Valke kry perlemoen in Brackenfell DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

ie Valke het verlede week in samewerking met misdaadintelligensie en die nasionale bosbou-en-visseryedepartement toegeslaan op ’n onwettige perlemoenverwerkingsaanleg in ’n luuksewoonkompleks in Brackenfell. Die klopjag het op Dinsdag 23 Februarie plaasgevind. Perlemoen van meer as R2,7 miljoen is gevind en twee verdagtes, 26

en 36 jaar oud, is in hegtenis geneem. Volgens Zinzi Hani, ’n woordvoerder van die Valke, is daar beslag gelê op 5 837 gedroogde perlemoene by die wooneenheid in Willow Creek in die suide van Brackenfell. “Met die operasie gaan die Valke volstoom voort om onwettige perlemoenaanlegte in Kaapstad af te takel,” sê Hani. Die verdagtes het Donderdag 25 Februarie in die Kuilsrivier-landdroshof verskyn op aanklag van die onwettige bedryf van ’n perlemoenverwerkingsaanleg.

In November 2017 is perlemoen van R5 miljoen in ’n verwerkingsaanleg in Brackenfell gevind en in Julie dieselfde jaar het die polisie toegeslaan op ’n plaas langs die Bottelarypad, waar meer as 30 000 perlemoene gevind is. Op ’n perseel in Okavangopark is vier bokse gedroogde perlemoen gevind – verpak en gereed vir uitvoer. Die delikate seekoslekkerny, ’n bedreigde spesie in die Kaapse waters, word meestal uit die land uit gesmokkel waar dit op restaurantborde in China en Hongkong eindig.

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CARINA ROUX Food Lover’s Market in die De Kuilen-sentrum in die Kuilsrivier-middedorp is Sondag 28 Februarie omstreeks 08:10 deur agt rowers van ’n onbekende bedrag geld beroof. Sers. Liesel Beukes, woordvoerder van die Kuilsrivier-polisie, sê die plaaslike misdaadvoorkomingseenheid was op patrollie toe hulle ingelig is oor ’n voertuig, ’n Toyota Conquest, wat in die parkeerterrein van die sentrum gekaap is. Beukes sê die polisiebeamptes wat op

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‘Virus easily caught despite preventative measures’ THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo

Kraaifontein woman who is recovering from Covid-19 pneumonia warns residents to be careful when out in public. Rev. Tanelle Welff-Dixon of In Christ United Church in Scottsville and Tanelle Welff Ministries and Foundation, contracted the virus from an acquaintance and tested positive soon afterwards. She is currently recovering from home and counts herself lucky to have come out victorious as she thought she would die. “Spending a month in ICU was nerve wrecking because all I did was wonder if I had infected my mother and husband who both have comorbidities,” she says.

“The inability to breathe and the tightening joints were also worrisome because I had to depend on nurses to perform regular activities that I did not take an effort at all to do.” Welff-Dixon says her stepfather recently succumbed to the same virus. “I saw how the virus had an impact on him and did not want to go through the same.” She says people need to adhere to the prevention measures and be aware of their surroundings all the time. “Despite the escalating number of infections, it cannot be stressed enough how easily one can contract this virus. “An innocent act of touching an unsanitised shopping trolley could

lead you to the grave and we do not think about it.” Her month-long stay in an intensive care unit has reminded her of how unpredictable life is and it should be cherished. “If I had died from the virus, my family would have had to make major changes to survive because I am the breadwinner and provide most of the necessities in the house. “A change in attitude towards the virus is all we need.” The “prayer warrior” plans to include her experience with the virus in her upcoming memoir Unbroken which is set for release soon. “I think it is important for future generations to learn about how this virus has affected many people in a short space of time,” she says.

Ninety new traffic officers in training DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke A total of 90 new traffic officer recruits this month started a 12-month traffic officer’s training course at Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. Once completed, participants may be offered a position as a provincial traffic officer at one of the thirteen Western Cape traffic centres. The course consists of 31 unit standards

covering subjects that include the implementation of the National Road Traffic Act and the Criminal Procedure Act, as well as guidelines for road traffic law enforcement. “Participants will also undergo firearm competency training, first aid training, training in basic firefighting, and additional driving training where necessary,” says spokesperson for the provincial department of transport and public works Jandré Bakker. Participants will be receiving training

accredited by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority and Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). “Those found competent during practical and theoretical assessments and successfully complete the course will graduate with a qualification in Road Traffic Law Enforcement,” says Bakker. Bakker says trainees will work alongside experienced officials to sharpen their knowledge and know-how.

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Rev Tanelle Welff-Dixon urges for extreme caution when in public because of how easily contractable the virus is.

“They will also get the opportunity to apply their new skills in a high-pressure environment, for example, controlling traffic and systematically roadside inspection of vehicles, as well as applying the National Road Traffic Act. During the Covid-19 pandemic, traffic officers have also been helping enforce relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act and its regulations. “The department’s traffic service has had a number of major successes in recent years. In addition to regular traffic law enforcement, during roadside operations, traffic officers regularly confiscate illegal goods such as abalone, drugs, and illicit cigarettes,” says Bakker.

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Fietsryer gered ná val op wynplaas ESMÉ ERASMUS

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Fietsryer van Bloubergstrand het moontlik sy lewe te danke aan die sameloop van omstandighede toe hy tydens ’n oefenrit op die Bloemendal-wynlandgoed geval het. Maurizio de Pol (59) van West Beach het verlede Maandagoggend op ’n bruggie op die fietsroete beheer oor sy fiets verloor en

Marile van Wyk en ’n ander fietsryer wat daar verbygekom het, ene Gys, het die beseerde fietsryer na ’n paadjie geneem om vir die ambulans te wag.

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bo-oor die handvatsels geval en op ’n klip te lande gekom. Hy het drie ribbes gebreek en ander sny- en skraapwonde opgedoen. Hy het asemhalingsprobleme ondervind nadat sy regterlong deurboor is en vog rondom sy ribbes opgebou het, wat daartoe gelei het dat die long gedeeltelik platgeval het. Hy is heel toevallig gevind deur twee vroue wat ook daar op ’n makliker fietsroete gery het – van wie een ’n opgeleide ER24-paramedikus. Volgens Marile van Niekerk (34) het sy en haar vriendin, Kate Shannon van Wyk (35), van Durbanville net ná 08:00 daar fietsgery. “Ons het die gewone groen roete gery en toe ons teen die tweede bult opry, het ek vir Kate in die rigting van die swart roete gewys en vir haar gesê eendag as ons goeie fietsryers is, moet ons dié roete probeer. “Sy het toe in dié rigting gekyk waarna ek gewys het en gesien daar lê iemand in die veld. Ons het die onderkant van die swart roete gevolg tot by die beseerde man. “Ons het hom gekry waar hy langs sy fiets gelê het – met bloed, snymerke en afgeskaafde vel aan albei sy arms,” sê sy. Sy regterskouer was geswel en erg gekneus en daar was ’n groot swelling aan sy regtersy. Volgens Van Niekerk, wat drie jaar as ER24-paramedikus by die Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt gewerk het, het die beseerde man twee keer sy bewussyn verloor. Hulle het sy foon en beursie gesoek en kon só sy identiteit bevestig. “Nog ’n fietsryer het toe daar verbygekom en ons kom help. Ek het intussen die ontvangs by Bloemendal gebel en ook ER24 vir ’n ambulans. “Ons kon ook sy vrou bel, wat ook op Bloemendal fietsgery het, maar net op ’n ander roete,” sê sy. Nadat sy hom gestabiliseer het, het hulle daarin geslaag om hom na ’n paadjie te neem waar die ambulans hom sou oplaai. “Hy het verskriklike pyn verduur en gesuk-

Marile van Niekerk, voorheen ’n ER24-paramedikus, het die beseerde fietsryer gestabiliseer en regop gehou terwyl hulle op die ambulans gewag het. kel om asem te haal en kon nie plat lê nie. Sy vrou het intussen ook daar opgedaag en ons het vir die ambulans gewag.” Hy is na die Mediclinic Durbanville geneem waar hy dae lank in die hoësorgeenheid versorg is. Hy is verlede Donderdag ontslaan. “Ek is net so dankbaar dat ek vir Kate

by my gehad het, wat hom raakgesien het en dat sy en die ander fietsryer my kon help,” sê sy. De Pol het die vroue bedank vir alles wat hulle vir hom gedoen het en gesê hy was werklik geseënd met hul sorg. “As dit nie was vir Kate wat my raakgesien het nie, kon ek wie weet hoe lank daar gelê het,” het hy gesê.

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Music brings peace in town S

tudents at the local non-profit organisation (NPO) Join Bands Not Gangs, which uses music to bring peace to Kraaifontein where gang violence is prominent, recently shot a music video of their adaptation of Four Seasons with Peri Peri; a mash-up of Antonio Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons violin concerto, with a Cape Town ghoema flavour. The Cape Town ghoema/classical mash-up project is a way for the organisation to raise funds for its music programmes and create joy for the country. “With this project, we needed to draw attention to the cause of Join Bands Not Gangs and assist in helping to raise funds for our music programmes and to create a bit of joy for South Africans,” Join Bands Not Gangs’s Karien de Waal says. “This is a feel-good video to boost the mood in South Africa and support a good cause.” The video was shot using actual students who form part of the organisation’s music programme in Scottsdene and was shot in front of The Blue House, where classes are held. “It is essentially a snapshot of who we are, where we work and who we benefit. This is our neighbourhood and these are our children. Four Seasons with Peri Peri was composed and produced by De Waal and the video features Allou April on guitar and Kaylin Levendal on violin. Session musicians on the recorded track include Janna Thomas on violin, De Waal herself, April as well as JP Stevens.

The mixing and mastering of this number was the responsibility of Franco Gagiano. William Collinson was responsible for the video cinematography while De Waal did the editing. It was colour graded by Leon Visser from Kin Media. Join Bands Not Gangs uses music to bring change to neighbourhoods struggling with gangsterism with its slogan “A New Sound Against Crime”. Apart from teaching music lessons to children as part of its gang prevention and supplying schools in at-risk areas with musical instruments to start their own music programmes, the organisation also has a special outreach mission to active street gangs. “Using music lessons as a way to spend time with gangsters, we have been able to gain access to the heart of some of the gangs. “Over the last three years our relationship with the gangsters has grown so much in terms of trust, that we now find ourselves in the unique position to help some of the young men get out of gangsterism permanently.” In essence, De Waal says they are a crime prevention initiative which uses music as an outreach tool. To keep the programme running, De Waal says, they are on constant lookout for instruments. “If you have a guitar, keyboard or any other musical instrument that you are not using and is in good working order, please donate it to Join Bands Not Gangs.” V For more information visit www.joinbandsnotgangs.com or e-mail joinbandsnotgangs@gmail.com.

Local man launches book, plans to publish two more: Triumph Baloyi, the man who wrote his debut memoir, The Art of Triumph, plans to release two more books before the year ends. He launched The Art of Triumph at an intimate soirée held at Arra Vineyards in Klapmuts on Friday 20 February. The launch doubled as an online live interview with Successful Journals, a Khayelitsha-based digital wealth magazine which also serves as a business talk show and media consulting agency. Baloyi also worked with his university friend and writer Percy Temane on the second book and the two are nearing the completion phase of Mental Slavery (working title). In this one, the duo hopes to inspire young people to change their mindset and stop using “old and outdated” ways of thinking. Baloyi says the country’s democracy might be well into its adulthood, but many people are still enslaved by their backward way of thinking. “In this quest we will not only grow, but flourish as a race. We are hard workers by nature and our abilities and skills are beyond measure,” she says. “We have survived an oppressive system physically, but not mentally.” Mental Slavery is set for release in April.

Shopping now world-class DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke A foodie heaven and shopper’s paradise await you when you step into the revamped Checkers Hyper at Fairbridge Mall in Brackenfell; and this is no exaggeration. Not only is this new state-of-the-art flagship supermarket the first of its kind the group opened in the Western Cape, but even the “Old Lady” of malls received a long overdue facelift with a modern new look that will house shops such as Clicks, Milady’s, Capitec, Crazy Store and Pick n Pay Clothing. The store was revealed after the red ribbon was cut on Thursday, 25 February. On entering the store, you are drawn in by an exquisite if not sinful chocolatier bar with its rows of locally-made, hand-crafted artisanal chocolates created by My Sugar. Alongside this, the aroma of fresh coffee beans on display lure you away. A few steps down a rotating sushi bar tempts, or if you prefer, a sit-down at the instore Kauai, or a prego roll at the on-site food truck. An imported, and may I say very impressive rodizio grill boasts mouth-watering hot foods and the high-end bakery features well known brands like Schoon and Houwhoek pies; also, keep an eye out for the artisan breads and macarons! An in-house temperature controlled wine

store offers an assortment of wines from 100 leading estates, and more international wines than any other supermarket in South Africa, along with French champagne and Italian Prosecco. Impressively, the room is equipped with innovative digital screens that customers can use to search for wines according to various factors, like cheese and food pairing recommendations. Pairings can then be found in-store at the cheese section boasting international and local cheeses and a dizzying smorgasbord of charcuterie at the deli. A one-stop-shop, this flagship store also has a dedicated wellness section, party shop, and improved pet department. “With a strong emphasis on fresh food and convenience, customers can look forward to an improved store layout. “The new store has wider aisles and seamless floors that allow trolleys to move with limited noise,” says Angelique Wagner, a spokesperson of the Shoprite group. MediRite pharmacy, a dedicated outdoor section, TechX, where customers can find the best tech deals, a party shop with helium bar, a water filling station, and even a standalone pet department is there too. “In launching this one-of-a-kind shopping experience, the new store in Brackenfell has also created 48 new jobs, bringing the total staff complement at the store to 274,” says Wagner.

At the ribbon cutting from left are Arnold Johannes (deputy divisional manager: Checkers Western Cape), Willem Hunlun (chief operating officer: Checkers), Gavin Wilson (divisional manager: Checkers Western Cape), Pieter Engelbrecht (CEO), Latiefa Smith (Checkers Hyper Brackenfell branch manager), Ryno Palm (regional manager) and Emo Adams.

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Living with muscle dystrophy TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS @tarryns07

rawling, walking, running and jumping about . . . These are considered “normal” milestones for many children, but not those suffering from muscular dystrophy. In the light of Rare Disease Day, which was first celebrated on 29 February 2008 – a “rare” date – the objective is to raise awareness about this rare disease. Through interaction with Dianne de Graaf of the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation in Goodwood, TygerBurger learned the stories of two little boys, aged one and five respectively. “Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In muscular dystrophy, ‘abnormal’ genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle. There are many kinds of muscular dystrophy. Symptoms of the most common variety begin in childhood. Other types don’t surface until adulthood. These disorders affect children and adults. The disease is usually inherited with the defective gene being passed on from one generation to the next. To date there is no cure available for muscular dystrophy,” explained Dianne, who is the manager for the foundation’s Cape region. Lukas van der Walt from Melkbosstrand and Lian van Eyk from Springs in Gauteng have both been diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy called LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy. According to Dianne, Laming A/C congenital muscular dystrophy (LMNA-CMD) is predominantly congenital and on the severe end of the spectrum. “Affected individuals have a weak neck and axial muscles, can develop ‘dropped head’ syndrome and may not achieve sitting. Contracture of the achilles

tendons, hips, knees and spine are involved. Scoliosis and spine rigidity can develop. Some affected individuals can achieve walking but will lose that ability later. Respiratory insufficiencies develop requiring intervention. Cardiac conduction abnormalities can occur,” she explained. Lukas van der Walt’s father, Tjaart, chatted to TygerBurger on Monday afternoon when he shared that his wife, Lize, had a smooth pregnancy with no complications. “Lukas was born on 10 June 2019. He was a week overdue. We had planned for normal birth, but Lize was taken in for an emergency c-section. At birth, he had breathing issues and doctors saw that he had hypoplastic lungs which means his lungs weren’t developed properly. Lukas was then taken to the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu). At twomonths-old, more testing was done as he made very little movement. When Lukas was three-months-old he was diagnosed with LMNA-CMD.” At four months Lukas was given a tracheostomy that involves creating an opening in the neck to place a tube into his windpipe. He is fed through this pipe and is also on a ventilator. Tjaart said he can breathe on his own, but he is kept on the ventilator because his diaphragm is a muscle. Despite the challenges, Tjaart described Lukas as a very strong-willed toddler. “He says a few words like ‘mamma’. While we don’t know his life expectancy, we have peace that his life is one of quality. My wife and I have grown a lot as individuals during this time and we’ve made the choice to give him a quality life.” Lian van Eyk’s mother, Hanti, spoke to the newspaper to share in their family’s journey. “Lian is our ‘laat lammetjie’ as his sister is 18 and brother 12-years-old. He was our surprise baby. My pregnancy was quite normal and I delivered via c-section. He was

Lukas van der Walt (1) from Melkbosstrand is a little muscle dystrophy fighter. very tiny, weighing in at 2.2kg. “Everything seemed to be going well until my husband and I noticed that he can’t lift his head. At the age of crawling, no crawling

took place. We took him to the paediatrician who then referred us to a neurologist,” said Hanti. She said necessary blood tests were done and Lian was also taken for a muscle biopsy where he tested positive for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2B. Fifteen days before his second birthday the family got the final diagnosis which indicated that he suffers from LMNA-CMD. “Raising Lian opened our eyes to a world we never would have experienced otherwise. It teaches you more about patience, unconditional love, hope and grace. You get a different perspective on what matters in life. You suddenly realise that time is a precious gift and you never know when things might change. You recognise the significance of small things in life. You live in the moment. You find joy in that ‘wheelchair chase’ around the house or in the excitement of reaching another milestone – not to mention the witty comments only special needs parents would understand,” said Hanti. Lian is unable to eat on his own so he’s fed through a mic-key feeding tube, Hanti said. “Small things that come with no effort for us are a huge challenge to him, like simply lifting his arms. However, none of these challenges can dampen the brave and joyful spirit of this young boy. No matter what challenges Lian faces he always has a smile on his face. He is a little “chatterbox” who amuses everyone with his humour and cute personality. “He absolutely loves driving around in his power wheelchair, chasing his brother and sister around the house. He gets excited about everything and is always ready for whatever life throws at him.” For more information about muscular dystrophy visit the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa website at www.mdsa.org.za.

Harvest full of promise in Durbanville wine valley ESMÉ ERASMUS

it was time for the oldest vineyard in Durbanville, a 66-year-old pinotage vineyard, Harvest time in the Durbanville wine val- to show what it’s got. ley is in full swing, despite a very late start Meerendal boasts the oldest vineyard in this year – partly due to the cooler weather the Durbanville ward which forms part of in January and February. the Wine of Origin Cape Town, says Bennie Thys Louw, owner-winemaker of Diem- Howard, marketing manager of Meerendal ersdal Wine Estate, says their harvest time Wine Estate. started on 3 February – more than 10 days “The pinotage heritage block vineyard at later than previous years. Meerendal was planted in 1955 and is still “This is applicable to vineyards from producing amazing wines,” Howard says. Vredendal to PletThis is one of only tenberg Bay,” he three remaining old says. pinotage vineyards However, says in South Africa that Louw, although conare still producing sidered to be “late”, high quality wine. this was the first These old pinotharvest in almost 15 age vines are from years that is regardthe original planted as a “normal” ings of Prof Abrayear in the Durbanham Izak Perold, ville wine valley. the father of pinot“There were a lot age, that were made of contributing facavailable to wine tors. This first sign farmers at that that we would have time. a normal, later harMeerendal made vest was the late the first wine from winter until Septhis vineyard under tember. the Heritage Block “This contributed label in 2005 and is to a cold blooming proud to preserve period,” he says. the heritage of this According to truly unique varieLouw, vice-chair of ty and this vinethe Sauvignon yard at Meerendal, Blanc SA committee Freshly harvested grapes at Meerendal Wine Howard says. and a board member Estate ready to be taken to the cellar. “It is classified as PHOTOS: MEERENDAL WINE ESTATE a single vineyard of Wine of South Africa, the heat wave and forms part of this past weekend will not have significant the Certified Heritage Vineyards project of effect, as all the grapes for their white South Africa,” he says. wines, including sauvignon blanc, have al“It is quite amazing that the grapes took ready been harvested, while most of the red almost three weeks longer to achieve full cultivars are still on the vines. ripeness this year, as the normal harvest “It is not only a decent size crop, but we date the past 18 years has been between 2 also have impressive flavours – especially and 6 February. the sauvignon blanc cultivar boasts with “This is due to much cooler weather that fantastic flavours,” he says. has been experienced in the Durbanville Last Wednesday morning at Meerendal area the past six weeks. This has contribut-

Thys Smit (left), Meerendal Wine Estate’s winemaker, with his team in the heritage block pinotage. They are (front from left) Damien Cadle, Tinos Chiswa, Daniel Karelse and Brian Marumbwa. At the back are Jettro Mahove, Vuyusile Futho, Moses Mundingi and Roberto Lackay. ed to healthy grapes that are full of beautiful rich flavours,” he says. According to Howard they usually start to harvest the sauvignon blanc cultivar at the end of January, but also only started last week with two blocks. They have also already harvested their pinot noir and chardonnay for their methode cap classique, as well as pinot noir en pinotage for their rosé wine. Merlot, shiraz and the other pinotage

blocks are not yet ready to be harvested, he says. They also expect to harvest the new blocks of cabernet sauvignon, which was planted three years ago, even later. However, the harvest looks promising when it comes to flavour. “Durbanville is known for its colder weather and flavoursome wines. This year, due to the cooler weather in January and February, the fruit flavours of the wine developed beautifully,” he says.

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Construction work on N1 in full swing I

f everything goes according to plan, work on the 11km stretch of road on the N1 between the Black River-bridge interchange and Plattekloof Road interchange is expected to be completed by the end of July, the transport and public works department says. Work on the R71 million periodic maintenance project to repair and resurface this stretch of the N1 commenced on 20 January. The project involves removing existing asphalt surfacing, undertaking repairs, patching and sealing cracks where it is necessary, and resurfacing the pavement with an ultra-thin friction course top layer, the department says. The contract with Triamic Construction (a division of Haw & Inglis) and consulting engineers SMEC South Africa, also includes work on some of the ramps and service road intersections along the route. The N1 is one of Cape Town’s busiest roads. The stretch under construction cur-

rently carries between 140 000 and 150 000 vehicles per day, and the last refurbishment was done in 2006. The department says to minimise traffic disruption, construction will take place in one lane of each carriageway at a time, and road closures on the N1 will only be undertaken at night and on weekends. At least one lane will be open at all times in both the inbound and outbound directions. They also say where work is being undertaken on ramps and intersections, motorists can expect half the roadway to be open, and traffic flow will be managed with stopand-go controls. The contractor will ensure that flag operators are deployed and that all temporary road signage is well maintained. The City of Cape Town, who is also the maintenance agent of this project, will manage the flow of information to landowners and others affected by this project – that is, people living close to the N1 in wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 27, 55 and 56.

Care packages for medics Under the watchful eye of provincial health minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Checkers Hyper Brackenfell on Thursday donated 580 care packages to health workers at the Brackengate Covid-19 field hospital. The occasion also marked the official re-opening of the new revamped shop at Fairbridge Mall. The packages were given as a token of appreciation for medical and support personnel who have been working tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19. The packages contained snacks, water and essential toiletries, newspapers donated by the Cape Argus and TygerBurger, as well as greeting cards specially drawn by children from early childhood

development centres supported by Checkers. “I salute our healthcare workers and most importantly Checkers for recognising their hard work and doing something about it. For that I would like to thank you,” commented Mbombo. “The Brackengate intermediate care facility is on the doorstep of our home office in Brackenfell, and we are committed to supporting the communities in which we trade,” explained Lunga Schoeman, CSI manager for the Shoprite Group. “Checkers also donated care packages to Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Gate Mediclinic and Louis Leipoldt Hospital earlier this year.”

From left are Latiefa Smith (Checkers Hyper Brackenfell branch manager), Ryno Palm (regional manager), Ntombentsha Mkhela, Lungakazi Batyi, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo (provincial minister of health), Nompumelelo Gumede and Lunga Schoeman (CSI manager for the Shoprite Group).

School applications open The provincial education department is appealing to all parents and caregivers, particularly those who have learners that will be entering either in Grade R, 1 or 8 next year, to please apply before 26 March. Applications can be made either online or through a paper-based application process should a parent not have access to technology. According to a statement, the department has already recorded 52 884 applications on the system by 16 606 parents since Friday 26 February. Parents are required to apply at three schools, including the ones closest to your home, and order their preference on the system. The following support documents are needed: . the last official school report card; . ID, birth certificate, passport of the learner; or a study permit (foreign learners); or Proof of application (study permit) or a police affidavit;

. immunisation card (Road to Health Chart) [Primary Schools Only]; and . proof of residence (rates account, lease agreement, an affidavit confirming residence). Parents are to please apply via https://admissions.westerncape.gov.za/admissions/ login The statement further reads that once applications are processed by schools, parents are requested to confirm (or decline) their child’s choice of school for 2022 between 24 May and 25 June. “We want to alert parents that if there are large numbers on the system, as we saw Friday, the system may display an error message. Please try again later, hit refresh, or the next day, as it will correct itself. “Parents must note that schools must process all applications received during the admission period. It does not work on a ‘first come first served’ basis. The important thing is that parents or caregivers apply before 26 March.”

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Snert vs feite: Dink logies daaroor Soms gebeur dinge wat ’n mens maar kan sê by bisar verby is. En as jy dit nie met jou eie oë gesien het nie, sou jy dit dalk nie geglo het nie. So is die volgende storie my eenkeer vir die waarheid vertel. ’n Omie lê luilekker in die son op ’n Kaapse strand, half aan die slaap. Seevoëls krys om hom heen en die branders raas. Toe kom ’n seuntjie met sy draairoomys verby, maar hy struikel en die roomys val van die horinkie af, net mooi op die oom se bors. Hy skrik wakker van die ysigkoue ding op sy bors en al wat hy half verdwaas kan uitkry, is “magtag, kom hierdie seevoëls van die Suidpool af?” Net verlede week sien ek in die media die berig oor die man van wie se tong ’n vrou ’n stuk afgebyt en uitgespoeg het. Die volgende oomblik kom ’n reusemeeu, pik dit op en weg is hy. Die twee mense het glo gestry en toe handgemeen geraak. Dit kom toe so dat die vrou eers die man stamp en hom toe probeer soen om terug te veg. En net daar gee sy sy tong ’n yslike hap van so 3 cm. Die man is hospitaal toe, maar dokters kon nie veel vir hom doen nie, want daar was niks om aan te heg nie. En die vrou is hegtenis geneem en het in die hof skuld beken. Die vonnis is nog nie bekend nie. Nóg vreemder as fiksie was toe ’n jong man nou die dag beweer het Helen Zille, voorsitter van die DA se Federale Raad, het ’n mikroskyfie in sy kop geplant. Sy is op sosiale media omtrent hieroor gekasty en moes bontstaan om te verduidelik dis nie waar nie. Die man het selfs ’n gevolg op Facebook opgebou van mense wat glo sy bewering is waar. Zille het ruiterlik erken sy weet nie so mooi hoe om die situasie te hanteer nie. En sy ken die man nie eens nie. Maar, sy sou hom wel vir mediese hulp verwys as sy kon. As ek Zille was, sou ek waarskynlik nie in die openbaar op so ’n waansinnige bewering reageer nie, bloot omdat dit my sou kon blootstel aan nog mense wat nie al hul varkies op hok het nie. Dis jammer, maar dis die werklikheid – daar is mense wat nie tussen fantasie en werklikheid kan onderskei nie. Dis ’n vreesaanjaende siekte van die brein en sulke mense beweeg tussen ons rond. Kom ons wees nou net vir ’n oomblik realisties en neem die wette van die wetenskap in ag. Sou dit fisiologies en fisiek moontlik wees vir iemand om enigiets in my of jou kop te plant sonder ’n operasie onder narkose? En sonder dat ons weet die operasie word uitgevoer? Reg geraai. Dis snert. En daarom sou ek ook nie daarop reageer as iemand so ’n bewering sou maak nie. Maar as iemand hom wil verbeel hy is Alice in Wonderland, laat hulle maar begaan. Los net MY kop en MY tong uit, dankie. Ek het hulle nog nodig. – Werner van Tonder

“Sou dit fisiologies en fisiek moontlik wees vir iemand om enigiets in my of jou kop te plant sonder ’n operasie onder narkose?”

Over the horizon: This unusual sunset over Lion’s head was captured by Billy Herbert. It was taken from Edward Heights in Goodwood on Thursday 25 February.

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BRIEWE briewe@tygerburger.co.za|Faks: 021 910 6501|Posbus 747, Bellville 7535|Briewe wat nie langer is as 250 woorde nie, sal voorkeur geniet. Verskaf asb. u naam, adres en telefoonnommer by (nie vir publikasie). Spertyd is Vrydag om 12:00

Probleem word nie ordentlik opgelos nie In antwoord op die brief “Komiteelid gee antwoord” (TygerBurger, 24 Februarie). Dit is nie dat ’n mens nie begrip het vir die Stad Kaapstad se uitdagings betreffende hawelose mense en die pandemie wat dit vererger het nie, maar haweloosheid was reeds daar lank voor die pandemie. Die N1 begin nou al ook soos ’n plakkerskamp lyk met al die strukture aan weerskante van die pad asook op van die middelmannetjies. Op sekere plekke begin dit soos ’n dump site lyk soos wat die rommel by oornagplekke agtergelaat word en die wind dit die hele wêreld vol waai. Een van die redes waarom daar geen vordering is nie, is omdat die Stad ’n beleid volg om “probleme op ’n klagtebasis aan te pak”. As jy drie konyne in ’n park los, het jy binnekort 100 en het jy ’n probleem om hulle dan te verwyder. Oor die jare is daar al honderde en dalk duisende operasies uitgevoer waarin haweloses “verwyder” is, strukture afgebreek en rommel weggery is. Die vraag is, wat was die doel van die operasie? Was dit om die “klaer” tydelik tevrede te stel of was dit om die probleem op te los? Met geen opvolgoperasie nie was dit eintlik ’n “vrugtelose oefening”, want sodra die wetstoepassers onttrek keer die haweloses terug. Wanneer die volgende klagte miskien oor ses maande ontvang word, dan word die hele oefening net weer herhaal. In dieselfde TygerBurger is berig oor ’n hawelose, sy vrou en sy ma wat al nege

jaar langs die heining van die munisipale kantore in Kraaifontein woon. Sou u reken dit is normaal, aanvaarbaar en in belang van alle mense? Ná nege jaar sal dit definitief ’n uitdaging wees om hulle te verwyder! LEON BRYNARD Brackenfell

Kos uitsit maak die probleem erger Na aanleiding van die skrywe “Vullisdae lok misdadigers”. Die punt is, die mense hoort nie hier in ons buurte nie. Baie mense sit kos uit, waarom? Só lok jy nog meer in die buurte in. Daar is al geskryf deur mense dat die wat soos ek dink nie ’n hart het nie. Ja, ek kry die mense jammer, maar daar het julle nou weer ’n les geleer – misdadigers gebruik dit as ’n dekmantel. As dit moontlik is, en ek is by die huis, wys ek hulle weg. Ek is nie bereid om ’n kans te waag nie – een van die dae bly hulle in parkies of op ’n erf langs jou huis. Hou op kos uitsit, julle wat dit doen, veroorsaak probleme vir ander! JOHAN GREEFF E-pos

Sies man! Die muur is nie ’n toilet nie! Dit was onooglik en het my met afsku vervul! Verlede Vrydag moes ek ’n posstuk by die Parow-poskantoor gaan afhaal. My motor was in die dwarsstraat daaragter parkeer. Ek was gou geholpe en met die uitstap, sien ek drie mans wat net om die hoek van Voortrekkerweg teen die muur staan en urineer – so helder oordag en sonder om skaam te wees! Dis darem

baie swak en onaanvaarbaar vir enige dorp. Dis ’n plek waar baie vroue en kinders beweeg. Dit is uiters swak advertensie vir enige dorp en ook onhigiënies. Ek weet daar is wel openbare toiletgeriewe in die omgewing van Shoprite in Parow, maar dit is beslis nie voldoende vir almal nie. Ook is dit te ver van die middedorp. Ek dink werklik dis ’n saak wat ernstig aangepak moet word. Ek sal dit baie opreg waardeer indien daar iets aan gedoen kan word. Dit is in die belang van die publiek en kan nie net onder die mat gevee word nie. MEV. JOSSIE JOOSTE Parow-Noord

Red die natuur, los plastiek Plastieksakke is so gerieflik, dat ons as Suid-Afrikaners jaarliks ongeveer 8 miljard daarvan gebruik. Soos van julle weet, is plastiek ’n sintetiese stof wat beteken dit is nie natuurlik nie. Dit neem dus 15 tot 100 jaar om af te breek! Sommige plastiek is lig-afbreekbaar en besoedel die grond en waterweë. Die gevolg is definitief nie net ’n vasteafvalprobleem nie; seediere verstik aan die plastiek of word daarin vasgevang. Dink bietjie daaroor; net 1,2% van alle plastiek wat jy (ja, jy) weggooi, word herwin! En die res? Die meeste beland op ’n stortingsterrein. Die afgelope 20 jaar gee ons nie meer om wat ons aan die aarde doen nie. Ons kan mos net ons rommel by die venster uitgooi. Nee! Ons kan nie. Dink bietjie daaroor, as jy wil hê jou kind moet weet hoe lyk ’n seeskilpad, dan moet jy ’n verskil begin maak. Volg die volgende wenke:

. Neem jou eie sakke winkel toe. . Begin minder plastiek gebruik. . Dink weer voor jy ja sê vir ’n plastieksak. ERIK GROBLER E-pos

Kom ons hernoem ook die Kaap Miskien moet ons nie naamsveranderings sonder meer verwerp nie. Dat die bruinmense ook die erkenning kry wat hulle toekom, moet verwelkom word. Dawid Stuurman vir die lughawe in Port Elizabeth en Franklin Sonn in Athlone is in die kol. Sekere ander name laat egter die tong knoop. Of die land die naamsveranderinge kan bekostig, is egter ’n ander saak. Wie betaal daarvoor? Deesdae tel geldmors deur die owerheid mos nie meer nie. Dalk moet gemeenskappe begin om die gebruik om naamsveranderings in onuitspreeklike name te verander, voorspring en weer die inheemse name begin teruggee. So kan Durbanville dalk sy aanvanklike naam van Pampoenkraal terugkry. Dit is onafhanklik en het geen rasse of koloniale konnotasie nie. Selfs die oorspronklike bewoners van die gebied, die Khoi, het nie ’n naam vir Durbanville gehad nie. Niemand word dus te na gekom nie. Begin sommer kyk na ander name hier in die Wes-Kaap. Wat sal ’n mens byvoorbeeld Bellville, Parow, Malmesbury, Milnerton, Moorreesburg, Hopefield, Darling en Ashton noem? Inwoners kan interessante voorstelle maak. ADAMUS P. STEMMET Durbanville

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demic would be particularly affecting these people with contamination obsessions and washing compulsions. bsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) “Paradoxically, OCD patients with conis the focus of an upcoming research tamination/washing symptoms are ‘exstudy to be conducted by the Univer- perts by experience’ in their efforts to avoid sities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town in a dangers through excessive cleaning. The incollaborative effort. creased anxiety about the virus may be fuelThe unit conducting the research invites ling obsessive fears of contamination and adults with OCD, brothers and sisters of harmful compulsive washing in some peopeople with OCD as well as healthy people ple with OCD. For these people, Covid-19 to take part in the study that is set to start can become all they think about,” she says. soon. Due to fear of infection and the emphasis OCD is a mental illness associated with on hand hygiene by health advisories, the significant occurrence of other mental symptoms of OCD might worsen. illnesses such as de“Constant bombardpression and anxiety. ment by the media “Characteristic about the possibility of symptoms include the infection also doesn’t presence of recurrent, make it any easier for intrusive, or disturpeople with OCD.” bing thoughts or obsesOCD affects approxisions and/or repetitive mately 2-3% of adults, behaviours or compulsuggesting, in theory, sions, which may also that in South Africa be mental rituals,” exthere would be about plains researcher Prof 1.2 million people with Christine Lochner of the condition at any the University of Stelpoint in time. lenbosch. “Now that vaccinaExamples are fears tion against the virus of contamination often has become a reality associated with comfor most countries inpulsive rituals such as cluding SA, pandemicrepetitive hand washrelated concerns and ing, cleaning and takanxiety may reduce. ing disproportionate However, for some peomeasures to reduce ex- Prof Christine Lochner ple with OCD, and speposure to perceived cifically those with sources of contamination. fears of being harmed for example by injecOther intrusive fears, she says, may be tion, by faulty vaccines, or those with fears centred around symmetry and order, lea- of needles vaccination may also be a chalding to ritualistic arranging, ordering ac- lenging experience,” says Lochner. cording to set rules, and repetitive counThere has been little focus on the effect ting. of the pandemic on people with OCD, but In addition, worries such as fears of inad- limited studies suggest that the majority of vertently hurting or harming someone else adults with OCD were adversely affected by or causing harm or damage and checking the pandemic. whether those close to you are okay, whe“These patients were also more frequentther the stove and other appliances are off ly found to experience suicidal ideation, inand windows and doors are closed. creased Internet checking, sleep disturbanLochner says people may present with ces, avoidance behaviours and work diffisome or all of these symptoms, or they may culties.” have symptoms solely from However, the school is one of these symptom clusnot yet out about the impact ters. of Covid-19 on OCD, accordDuring the pandemic soing to Lochner. cial isolation resulted in “Comparison among loneliness, the loss of freestudies is difficult due to dom, separation from loved methodological differences. ones and reduced social inAlso, these studies mostly teractions, all factors that report on the short-term efcompelled the research. fects of the pandemic on “Social isolation associatOCD. Long-term, we may ed with quarantine can also have to face an entirely diflead to many mental health ferent scenario.” sequelae even in healthy Lochner says there appeople. The consequences pears to be a connection beof the pandemic and consetween OCD symptoms and quent quarantine were anfunctioning in certain areas ticipated to be of particular relevance espe- of the brain, but that connection is not clear. cially in patients with psychiatric disorders “Researchers have gained much insight insuch as OCD. to the cause of the disorder by comparing “Perhaps no group of individuals with brains of people with OCD with those withmental illness is as directly affected by the out the condition. worsening outbreak of Covid-19 as people A global study which includes this South living with OCD,” she says. African study is collaborating to gain This, due to cleaning compulsions such as knowledge about the multiple brain nethand-washing. works playing a role in OCD, using stanCleaning compulsions, according to dardized methods. Lochner, is the most frequently reported These methods include interviews, sosymptoms in OCD, affecting at least 50% of phisticated neurocognitive testing and patients. brain imaging. The long-term aim of this “Although frequent hand-washing and project is to streamline the treatment of the sanitizing of the environment is surely condition so that the brain networks inbeneficial for preventing the spread of Co- volved in development and maintenance of vid-19, at the same time, the question may OCD can be targeted more effectively. be raised how all of this are affecting people V For more information on the work, please go to with OCD, specifically those with obses- https://global-ocd.org/or facebook: @OCDRSA or sions of contamination and compulsions of email the principal investigator Dr Christine Lochner washing. “Experts assumed that the pan- (CL2@SUN.AC.ZA).

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s Capetonians sift truth from lies in what has become a media mud-slinging fest between the City of Cape Town and a former Mayco member, one thing is sure, the economic fallout linked to the pandemic has seen an increased demand for social housing in the Western Cape. Earlier this month, Good Party secretarygeneral Brett Herron accused the provincial government of lying about inner-city housing developments in Cape Town (“Western Cape government accused of lying about inner-city housing developments”, News24, 5 February). The City hit back, saying that social housing projects are well on track and not cancelled as “falsely” claimed. Neither parties, however, can deny the urgent need for social housing in the province. Social housing rental units cater for households earning between R1 501 and R15 000 per month, in higher density block developments. Social housing institutions (SHI) accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) in terms of the Social Housing Act undertake the property management of these developments. To access this service, South Africans who are 18 or older need to apply to these SHI’s directly. These institutions include Communicare, SOHCO, Povicom, Own Haven, Madulammoho, Instratin and Urban Status Rentals (Devmark). Formed in 1929, Communicare carries the badge of being the oldest SHI in the country. Today, however, social housing makes up but a small part of its property portfolio. Anthea Houston, chief executive officer of Communicare, says of the 3 500 apartments and houses that Communicare rents out, 10% (as regulated by the SHRA) are social

housing units and 80% are gap housing or other low social rentals that do not fall under the regulation of the SHRA. Gap housing is targeted at people who earn too much to qualify for a governmentsubsidised house but earn too little to qualify for a bond from a bank to buy a house. The remaining 10% is rented at rates slightly higher than the gap market. The social housing properties in Communicare’s portfolio include the Drommedaris pilot project (219 units), Bothasig Gardens phase two (120 units) and Bothasig Gardens phase three (314 units are currently under construction). Houston says the company has seen a steady increase in applications for social housing since March 2019. “This is largely as a result of households downscaling to cope with the economic recession or those looking for affordable ‘work from home’ apartments,” she says. According to Houston, there is a drastic shortage of social and gap housing in the province. Of the applications received, Communicare can accommodate 85%. The company does not usually keep a waiting list but has started screening applicants who want to move into the new Bothasig Gardens social housing apartments scheduled to be completed later this year. Nathan Adriaanse, director of communications from the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements, confirms the sector has seen an increased demand for social housing. “It is also evident that a number of existing tenants were affected by the Covid19 pandemic in terms of job loss or salary cuts, which resulted in a decreased rental collection rate. However, the sector as a whole identified options in which to assist such tenants,

projects,” says Adriaanse. Malusi Booi, the City’s Mayco member for human settlements, says several well-located projects in central Cape Town are set for major milestones this year, with a projected total of around 620 social housing units. “Pine Road is due to break ground, Dillon Lane is at development application stage, and Salt River Market is now just months away from handover to a social housing developer. The Newmarket Street site (444 units projected yield) is also in the pipeline for social housing,” says Booi.

Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi inspects a unit at the Glenhaven social housing project which included non-evictions and debt-relief measurements,” he says.

Supply and demand According to the department, there are currently seven social housing projects active in the province, comprising 2 688 units in total. These projects are Steenvilla (700 units), Drommedaris (219 units), Bothasig (120 units), Scottsdene Rental Estate (500 units), Belhar Gardens Rental Estate (629 units), The Anchorage (416 units) and Regent Villas (104 units). “At present, the social housing project pipeline consists of 35 projects which seek to cater to 5 233 households. These projects are planned for delivery in the City of Cape Town, Cape Winelands and Garden Route districts. Feasibility assessments are under way to determine the viability of pipeline

First in line As the forecast for economic recovery post-Covid-19 remains cloudy, it is safe to assume there will be quite a long queue of applicants. Adriaanse says the application process generally commences within the last year of the construction of a project. “Since this is a rental housing project, vacancies can become available over time and to fill these units, the SHI’s will revert to the application list. However, applications can still be submitted on an ongoing basis.” In line with the fundamental goal of social housing – to ensure integration from a spatial, social and economic point of view – it seems that applicants who already live in the respective areas where social housing projects are under way will be first in line. “Social housing projects firstly seek to assist qualifying applicants within the area, but has an allocation for applicants outside the area for persons to be close to the abovementioned opportunities,” Adriaanse says. However, as social housing projects are “rental projects and rely on rental income for sustainability”, he adds that the key selection criteria is affordability.

Province focused on filling housing gap NETTALIE VILJOEN The dream of one day buying your own property is shared by many. Household credit ratings and affordability, however, do not always allow for ownership. This is where gap housing comes in. As per the Western Cape provincial human settlements demand profile and analysis of 2015, only 415 households (0.2%) in the provincial housing demand database expressed a preference for rental over ownership (this excludes the City of Cape Town). Nathan Adriaanse, director of communications for the department, says gap housing in terms of the government’s definition refers to households with a monthly income of R3 501 to R22 000, interested in homeownership by means of purchasing a property. “This gap market is catered for under the government’s Finance Linked Individual

Subsidy Programme (Flisp) for qualifying households wishing to acquire an existing house or vacant serviced stand linked to a building contract,” Adriaanse says. Deserving first-time buyers can qualify for a Flisp government subsidy which can be used as a deposit or put down to shorten the payback period. According to Adriaanse, the department’s focus is to enhance the demand for affordable housing, essentially Flisp, and to include Flisp housing opportunities in its catalytic projects (spatially targeted interventions that aim to change the way we provide infrastructure by restructuring settlements patterns). “In essence, the department plans to increase the supply of Flisp housing opportunities,” he says. One such example in progress is the Conradie Better Living Model (BLM) development (3 600 units total) in Pinelands, an in-

ner-city feeder suburb. As the property market continues to adapt and change, the property sector has also begun to realise the potential the so-called gap market holds. The sector has a slightly different definition of gap housing. According to its definition, gap housing includes those who earn too much to qualify for a government-subsidised house but also earn too little to qualify for a bond from a bank to buy a house. Anthea Houston, chief executive officer of Communicare, says an additional problem for people who qualify for a bond is that there isn’t sufficient housing stock available in their price range. Traditionally considered to solely be a social housing institution, Communicare had to adopt a cross-subsidisation model to remain sustainable as once sizeable operating subsidies from the government and grant funding from the domestic or international

development community fell away. Today the non-profit company’s tenant mix includes a portion of people paying market-related rentals (managed by Goodfind Properties) in middle-income households. Some of the surplus earned by these properties are used to subsidise new social housing developments and to offer qualifying tenants rental discounts. It is also being invested in gap housing development projects. In this instance, joint monthly incomes must range from R7 500 to R23 400 to qualify. “Communicare helps to address the growing need for quality housing, in areas close to their places of work with access to good schools and transport. For example, between 1989 and 2020 Communicare built and sold 1 500 houses in Montclair, Mandalay as well as in Musgrave in the Dieprivier area at prices suitable for the gap market,” Houston says.

March of the Penguin at Two Oceans Aquarium It is “March of the Penguin” at the Two Oceans Aquarium. During March, the aquarium will share intriguing facts and information about penguins from around the world, like “What do penguins eat?”, “How long do they live? How to speak like a penguin”, and a whole lot more. On social media there will be videos, Instagram stories, Facebook updates, and the aquarium website will be humming (or should that be braying?) with penguin blogs, some extra special visuals, and arts and crafts. At the aquarium, visitors will be able to follow a QR code-led tour through the, by using their cell phones to scan QR codes that have been strategically placed at various exhibits. These codes will open up a wonderful world of penguin information, bringing facts, visuals and fun activities into the palms of visitors’ hands. Along with March of the Penguin, everyone who joins the aquarium’s membership programme in March, will automatically

be entered into a competition to win a prize valued at R10 000 (including a penguin experience, vouchers and gift cards). All you have to do is become an annual member of the Two Oceans Aquarium, and you will be automatically entered into the draw. You can also join the competition when you visit the aquarium; just pop in at the visitors’ centre at the entrance of the aquarium. On Saturday 13 March, there will be a special members’ event that will focus specifically on penguins. The aquarium’s penguin keepers will share stories about the very special birds that they look after. Visitors can also take advantage of the aquarium’s “After 3 Special” currently on until Wednesday 31 March. This means that you can purchase discounted tickets from the aquarium’s ticket office after 15:00. These tickets can only be purchased at the aquarium and are only valid for the day that they are purchased on. Here is an interesting penguin fact:

African penguins thrive on oily anchovies and sardines. PHOTO: TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Did you know African penguins thrive on oily anchovies and sardines? And remember to, always choose sustainable seafood to help penguins.

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arl Bremer Hospital launched its vaccination tent on Tuesday 23 February, boosting the provincial health department’s efforts to immunise staff against Covid-19. The hospital joins Tygerberg Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital and Khayelitsha District Hospital in the roll-out of the Johnson & Johnson vaccinations to healthcare workers who form part of phase one of the roll-out. Sister Iris Adams has worked as a nurse for over 43 years and received the first vaccination at the launch on Tuesday. “I feel good and I was excited. I decided to take the vaccine today because we have been waiting for it for so long and now it is here,” Adams says. Nomvuyo Sihoyiya, a general worker, was next in line to get her shot and says it was not as painful as she had expected. “I feel fine and I am happy that I was able to get the vaccine. I am doing this to protect myself and others.”

Dr Sue le Roux, one of the medical doctors, became emotional after receiving her jab and has encouraged all healthcare workers to consider vaccination. “I am beyond excited. I have dreamt of this day and it is finally here. I encourage all our healthcare workers to step up and to take the vaccine. It is the best thing we can do for ourselves and others,” she says. Jonathan Lucas, hospital chief executive, also joined his team to get vaccinated and described the launch as an exciting day for healthcare workers at the hospital. “This is an exciting opportunity for us to get vaccinated to protect ourselves and our co-workers. My message to our healthcare workers is, let us all unite. The vaccine is safe and you can make the choice to make a difference,” says Lucas. V The health department encourages healthcare workers to register on the electronic vaccine data system to get their jab at https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/

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Dr Sue le Roux smiles after getting her vaccine shot. General worker Nomvuyo Sihoyaya urges healthcare workers to get vaccinated.

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Bertish Bertish to to take take on on the the Pacific

Capetonian Chris Bertish plans to embark on the Transpacific Wing Project, the world’s first solo, wing foil, transpacific crossing in June. The two-month long record-setting Transpacific Wing Project follows Bertish’s world first, solo, unsupported, Trans-Atlantic stand-up paddleboard crossing that garnered global attention and raised money for multiple global charities in 2017. For this next adventure, Bertish will solo wing foil 4 586km across the Pacific Ocean from Half Moon Bay in California to Oahu in Hawaii. The journey will require Bertish to complete the equivalent of more than two full marathons per day, winging a minimum of eight to 12 hours per day, for over fifty days, unsupported and completely unassisted. The Transpacific Wing Project craft was custom-built for Bertish’s 2017 solo, stand up paddle journey across the Atlantic Ocean.. PHOTO: BOB STAWICKI

SKOLEKRIEKET: GEEN WEDSTRYDE RES VAN SOMER

Beamptes nie gelukkig SAREL BURGER

kolekrieket-beamptes in die Tygerbergstreek kan slange vang. Dít nadat die plaaslike skolekrieketspanne, saam met dié in die Boland, slaggereed was om die afgelope naweek wedstryde te speel. In ’n uiters debatteerbare besluit van Krieket Suid-Afrika (KSA) einde verlede week is die skole die harnas in gejaag deur ’n besluit dat geen wedstryde die res van hierdie somer mag plaasvind nie. Nadat die WP se krieketunie reeds vroeër in Februarie aangekondig het dat alle vorme van krieketwedstryde weens die viruspan-

demie vir die huidige seisoen afgelas is, is die Bolandse skole intussen mondeling deur KSA meegedeel dat wedstryde die afgelope naweek moontlik in daardie streek hervat sou kon word. Gevolglik het verskeie Tygerbergse skole hul toevlug tot hul Bolandse eweknieë geneem om van die afgelope naweek wedstryde in die Wynland en omstreke te laat plaasvind. Maar toe kom die gewraakte aankondiging kort voor die afgelope naweek. In die lig van Sondagaand se aankondiging deur die regering dat die hele land se Covid-19-inperking van vlak 3 na vlak 1 sou skuif, het dit werklik sin gemaak dat die erg

gefrustreerde jongelinge die geleentheid gegun moes word om, te midde van voorgeskrewe virus-protokolle, terug te keer na mededingende sport. Maar KSA se regsomkeer en (voortydige) besluit aan die einde van verlede week dat geen wedstryde tot en met 31 Maart mag plaasvind nie, het ’n stokkie voor verwikkelinge van enige aard gesteek. Wat hierdie aankondiging soveel te meer dispuutbaar maak, is dat skole in die omsendskrywe feitlik aangemoedig word om voort te gaan met huishoudelike oefeninge en selfs oefenwedstryde tussen spanne van dieselfde skool – maar wedstryde teen enige ander skool sou taboe wees!

Nou kan die jongelinge – en ook senior somersport-klublede – maar net hoop dat toestande later vanjaar met die aanbreek van die volgende somer sodanig sal wees dat normale sportaktiwiteite dan wel moontlik is. Die WP Noordelike Stadsgebiede-krieketstreekunie het in der waarheid reeds ’n besluit geneem dat verreweg die meeste skolekompetisies, wat hierdie kwartaal afgelas moes word, nou na die vierde kwartaal gaan verskuif. Daarmee sal matrikulante, wat al byna ’n jaar lank alle mededingende sport ontsê word, darem die geleentheid gegun word om “vir oulaas”, voordat hulle die skoolbanke verlaat, wedstryde vir hul skool te kan speel.

Virtual coaching roll-out for schools rugby SA Rugby announced on Monday 1 March that coaches, parents and players from schools across the country will be invited to a series of webinars as preparations step up a gear for a return to action later in the year. An announcement was made recently on the return to non-contact training for all amateur rugby, including schools, clubs and associations and within specific safety conditions required by the current Covid19 pandemic. This comes in light of the recent easing of adjusted lockdown regulations. To further assist and educate players from the various u.18 age groups, SA Rugby’s rugby department will share their expertise online and in real time with players, coaches and parents at school level.

The programme – which will run from Thursday 4 March until Thursday 1 April 2021 – was compiled by Hilton Adonis (manager: training and education, Louis Koen manager: high performance programmes), as well as Herman Masimla and Nico Serfontein, who spearhead the elite player development (EPD) programmes. “Our online coaching webinar series last year was a massive success and we decided to do something similar, specifically to assist players at school with the best way to get back into action again after a very long time away from the game,” said SA Rugby’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. “Hilton, Louis, Herman and Nico have put in a lot of effort and done great work in this regard, and the series of webinars will be of great value for any player, coach

or parent from u.15 level upwards,” says Erasmus. “While the focus will be on the better players, who have been identified as part of our EPD programmes, any players who are keen to lace up their boots again will find benefit from the information we’re planning to share.” Four webinars are planned, as well as a final interactive session where parents, players and coaches will have the opportunity to interact with staff from the rugby department. The first of the four session, which will be conducted by Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and his junior Springbok counterpart Bafana Nhleko, will discuss the national coaching blueprint on Wednesday 4 March. This will be followed by a session on

strength and conditioning on Thursday 11 March, hosted by SA Rugby’s head strength and conditioning coach, Tim Qumbu. SA Rugby nutritionists Zeenat Simjee and Robyn Moore will talk about diet and the use of supplements on Thursday 18 March, and the last session, on training management during Covid-19, will be hosted by Springbok women’s head coach Stanley Raubenheimer on Thursday 25 March. The series will conclude with a live feedback and information session on Thursday 1 April. Schools will be informed via their provinces on the details of the webinars, and those looking for more information are urged to get in touch with their provincial unions.