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Passionate: Thousands of supporters gathered at the Bellville Velodrome on Saturday for the Cape Malay Choir Board’s Top 9 competition. Here Merlin McDonald from the Shoprite Jonge Studente entertains the crowd. The Ottomans sporting club won the competition.

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CORONA CRISIS: LOCAL EVENTS CANCELLED

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nxiety, fear and frustration are just a few of the emotions felt as the coronavirus spreads in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a na-

tional state of disaster on Sunday 15 March, implementing emergency measures to curb the spread of the virus.

One of these includes banning gatherings of 100 people or more, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of events across the country.

TygerBurger spoke to various people across different sectors who are affected by the virus.

Emergency measures Measures Ramaphosa announced include the following:

. A travel ban for foreign nationals from high-risk countries, including Britain, Italy, Iran, Spain, Germany, China and the United States. South African citizens are also advised to refrain from travelling to high-risk countries.

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Uitgewer: TygerBurger word uitgegee deur WP Media en is deel van die Media 24-groep Verspreding: TygerBurger Ravensmead/Belhar word elke Woensdag in die volgende gebiede afgelewer: Belhar, Roosendal, Voorbrug, The Hague, Ravensmead, Florida, Cravenby Estate, Connaught Estate, Eureka Estate en Uitsig.

Totale verspreiding: 28 696 TygerBurger het 14 verskillende uitgawes vir die volgende gebiede: Bellville, Durbanville, Parow, Goodwood, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Kuilsrivier, De Grendel, Tyger Valley, Milnerton, Table View, Eersterivier/Blue Downs, Ravensmead/Belhar en Elsiesrivier.

FROM PAGE 1 . A ban on gatherings of 100 people or more. . Schools closed earlier until after Easter weekend break. . Visits to correctional facilities cancelled for the next 30 days. . “Non-essential” domestic travel by air, taxis and buses is discouraged Ramaphosa also called on people to wash their hands for 20 seconds, to sneeze with a closed hand into a tissue or elbow and to avoid those with flu-like symptoms.

Academics Classes, tests and graduations were called off to differing degrees at different tertiary institutions. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has opted for a virtual graduation ceremony, whereas Stellenbosch University (US) has cancelled its ceremonies.

Aaron Simmonds, an accounting student from Brackenfell who studies at Maties says he thinks it’s “the best”. “I’m a bit bleak that I won’t get to write my tests, but I have had and continue to have full faith in the university. Its timeous communications and considerations for our health is a comfort in this time of confusion and fake news.”

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Sport Niel Rossouw (43), was supposed to take part in the Absa Cape Epic bike race.

Entries for a team for the race cost R89 000 and Rossouw and his partner Christiaan Pretorius were aiming to participate in aid of Alta du Toit aftercare in Bellville. Rossouw, who works in Goodwood and comes from Brackenfell, says he estimates he and Barnard spent around R150 000 on this year’s race, including among other things training and bicycles. His family has also been impacted by his strict training schedule, which has all now been nullified.

Travel The South African National Taxi Council told News24 on Monday its members will

continue to operate as usual as their business is critical and many would go hungry if cancelled. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says random screening will be conducted at train stations and taxi ranks.

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Scams Both Netcare and ER24 have confirmed they are not going door-to-door saying they are assisting the department of health with screening for the virus. This came about after reports of thieves using this tactic to break into homes.

Elderly The South African Association for Retired Persons (SAARP) has cancelled all upcoming events, says Stephanie Visser of the organisation. “SAARP has over 160 members, all are elderly between 70 and 80 years of age. International visitors mostly from Germany and England visit the club. The club has a meeting, bingo morning and an outing once a month, but due to the coronavirus that is most dangerous to older people, the club will cancel all activities.

Entertainment As most entertainment activities involve more than 100 people, countless shows have been cancelled, including TygerBurger’s Karaoke soos ’n Ster competition. Brenden Ruiter, organiser of the event, says those who have bought tickets already, will be notified in due course about a refund. Despite reports claiming a decline in people using adult services, a sex worker says it’s been business as usual. “I see mainly upmarket clients and I specialise in full-body massages,” a woman who didn’t want to be named, says. “I work very hygienically and I use alcohol hand sanitiser”.

Support The Department of Health has created a WhatsApp line to provide information during this time. Text the word “Hi” to the number 0600 123 456 for updates/

@richardjohn_rj Provincial minister of health, Nomafrench Mbombo, visited Tygerberg Hospital last week to outline the province’s plan of action amid the Covid19 virus outbreak.

Mbombo was accompanied by medical experts, as well as the premier, Alan Winde. During the visit a walkthrough was conducted of the two isolation wards at the state facility.

Nationally there were 62 confirmed cases of Covid-19 by Tuesday. The Western Cape had 16 confirmed cases of Covid-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus. The department said in a statement the last six patients are all men with varying ages.

“These six new cases all presented to private facilities with flu-like symptoms, and recent international travel history to various countries,” Mark van den Heever, spokesperson for the department, says. All 16 cases are being monitored.

Residents that suspect they may have the virus are advised to immediately seek medical help. Explain your symptoms and where you have travelled to, or with whom you had contact. It is important that you call ahead before visiting a health facility, the department say.

Symptoms include a cough, fever and sore throat.

It is advisable for you to stay at home and self-isolate if you display these symptoms, the department advises.

V For more information contact the Covid-19 Hotline on 0800 029 999.

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Gangster shot, daughter dies ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme

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esidents in Durbanville Hills were shocked this past Sunday evening when 21 shots were fired in short succession at a neighbour, the alleged gang leader Horatio (Voudie) Solomons and his 13-year-old daughter.

Solomons (30), allegedly the leader of the Terrible Josters in Delft, Wesbank, Elsies River and Kleinmond, was shot in the head and chest and is said to be in a stable condition in Tygerberg Hospital.

His daughter, Zaskia, who was shot in the chest, passed away on Monday morning.

They were shot in their vehicle, a Ford Ranger bakkie, by an unknown gunman at about 20:45 just after they arrived home.

They were still in the bakkie in the

driveway of their house at 44 Drakenstein Road in Durbanville Hills – just about five houses away from the Durbanville rose garden, when the shots were fired.

According to information, Solomons’ father was inside the house when he heard gunshots, said Capt Marchell Rhode, spokesperson for the Durbanville police station.

He went to investigate and found that his son and granddaughter were shot inside their vehicle.

He rushed them to hospital.

Rhode said about R29 000 in cash was found in the bakkie.

The bakkie is also allegedly stolen and had a cloned registration number plate, Rhode said.

Cases of murder and attempted murder are being investigated by the Durbanville police.

No arrests have yet been made, Rhode

said.

Solomons was released on R10 000 bail in December, as reported in the Cape Argus.

It was in connection with a case where he and 11 other alleged gang members face 77 charges, including 11 murders, dealing in drugs, money laundering, illegal possession of firearms and contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).

It was testified by a state witness in this court case that Solomons is the leader of the Terrible Josters.

As part of his bail conditions Solomons must reside at his house in Durbanville Hills until the conclusion of the above trial.

He must also report to the Durbanville police station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the hours of 06:00 and 20:00.

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Art.b Gallery, the Arts Association of Bellville, is currently exhibiting works by their members.

Participating artists are displaying only one of their works, with no size restrictions.

Says Anne Wells of Art.b Gallery: “This exhibition showcases and celebrates our members’ art. Our members include established artists, students, amateur artists as well as untrained artists.

“Every year, we’re amazed and delighted with the quality of the works that form part of this exhibition.”

According to Wells, the exhibition is also an opportunity for anyone to become a member of the arts association.

“One of the biggest advantages of being a member is that you become part of the association of arts in South Africa and have access to a residency in Paris after two years. You also join the art community in our area and have the chance to voice your opinions and suggestions at our annual general meeting.

“Furthermore, you can volunteer to help with curating and have access to City of Cape Town’s sponsored workshops for emerging artists. Plus, you get discounts at Framed Feather and other art shops.”

Participating artists include Katherine Meeding, Brahm van Zyl, Juria Le Roux, Gavin Du Plessis, Mandisi Mncela, Tiaan van Deventer, Mary Mc Millan, Fanie Marais, Victor Mafukeng, Geo Allderman, Laurette de Jager, Fanie Scholtz, Anne Wells, Ros Malteno, Veronica Reid, Alan Raubenheimer and many others.

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Ricketts talk at jazz training NETTALIE VILJOEN

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ake yourself seriously.” This is but one of many valuable pearls of wisdom local singer and songwriter Jarrad Ricketts shared with 50 or so young musicians at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday 29 February.

The New Life singer was talking at the first of four music and careers workshops which are part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s (CTIJF) Sustainable Training and Development Programme.

Seated in a conference room at the CTICC, the group of Grade 10 to 12 learners from five Western Cape schools were spellbound as they listened to Jarrad tell his story.

The 32-year-old says that, 17 years ago, when he took his first step towards a career in music, many doors were closed in the industry.

“But now they are open.”

The SAMA nominee says it is important to dream big, but the “what if’s” and the “I wish I could’s” mean little if you don’t back it up with good old hard work.

“The biggest challenge in life is often the limits we place on ourselves. Believe in yourself, your talent, your skill. Your dreams are valid. But you have to put in the effort,” Jarrad says.

Writing down your skillset is a good place to start. But, he says, you have to be honest with yourself. “List what you can do, what you need others to help you with and what areas you need to work on, and then do it.”

For example, if you are not good at social media, but your friend is, draw her in. If you don’t understand choreography lingo, YouTube it, he explains.

“Use what you have right now – even if that means your friend’s mother’s cellphone,” Jarred says.

Belhar High School is one of the five school’s participating in this year’ programme. The other four include Bergvliet High School, Hawston Catapult Foundation Music School, Pneumatix Performing Arts Academy, and Worcester Senior Secondary School.

The workshops aim to introduce young and upcoming musicians to the range of career options, including performing, sound engineering, lighting and

festival management.

Martha de Jager, a music teacher, says she was just blown away by the learners’ talent when she started at Belhar High School in January this year.

“They are all so awesome, but the young tend to underestimate themselves,” she says.

In her previous position at Heathfield High, De Jager had seen what the programme meant to young musicians.

“It was so beneficial to their development. Skills, knowledge, passion, hope for the future and vision – these are but some of the things they learn at the workshops. I am thankful that learners from Belhar will now share in this same experience,” she says.

People’s Post spoke to two of the seven Belhar High School learners who were at the workshop. Marshall Kibido, a Grade 12 learner, says when he was told that his school band would take part in a programme presented by CTIJF, he just knew it was going to be GOAT (greatest of all time). “I mean, they are the jazz festival guys!”

And now, having attended the first one, the vocalist says he is even more excited for the next workshop.

“It was way more than I expected. The way we are being treated – like musicians, not school kids – and the people that we are meeting. It’s amazing,” Marshall says.

Cervin April, also in Grade 12, says the programme has cemented his determination to make it in the music industry.

“Every week it just gets more and more clear. I am going to put everything aside to take it.”

Cervin, who plays the saxophone, says his role model is trumpeter and flugelhorn player Lorenzo Blignaut. The young former Delft Big Band musician is largely self-taught. “His passion for his music, the way he expresses himself and his determination to only become better – his strategies drive me every day as an upcoming musician,” says Cervin.

“The thing that stands out for me is that you have to grab every chance you get. As youngsters, what we do with these opportunities is what matter most.”

For more information, visit www.capetownjazzfest.com.

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New carnivorous plant species discovered A new carnivorous plant species was discovered in the Klipheuwel area outside Durbanville recently.

The plants from the Drosera species, which are also known as Sundews or “Snotrosies”, catch and digest small insects, using stalked glands on their leaf surfaces.

The smaller pink-flowered form of Drosera cistiflora found in this area specifically, is very unique and different enough from the type of specimen(s) to be included into a research project that might see it classified as a new species in the near future, according to a media release by the City of Cape Town.

“Though the research is still in its early

stages, this sub-population will likely also be considered as highly threatened because of its rarity,” according to the media release.

The plants were found in the Joostenbergskloof conservation area after an ecological burn was conducted in the 40-yearold veld in 2018.

Joostenbergskloof is one of the conservation areas managed by the City in partnership with Garden Cities.

This unique patch of critically endangered alluvium fynbos is situated in the Klipheuwel area, where there are very few natural open spaces left, and almost no formal conservation areas.

Pictured here is the recently discovered Drosera species, also known as Sundews or “Snotrosies”.

KENNISGEWING VAN ’N VERGADERING VAN DIE RAAD VAN DIE STAD KAAPSTAD ’n Vergadering van die Raad van die Stad Kaapstad vind op Donderdag 26 Maart 2020 om 10:00 in die Podiumgebou, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard 12, Kaapstad, plaas.

Let asseblief daarop dat daar ’n beperkte getal sitplekke vir lede van die publiek beskikbaar is en dat dit dus op ’n eerste-daar-eerste-gehelp-grondslag toegeken sal word. As u die vergadering wil bywoon, moet u asseblief tussen 09:00 en 16:00 vir Nadine Damon by 021 400 3708 skakel. Alle versoeke om bywoning moet teen nie later nie as een dag voor die vergadering ontvang word. Daar sal van u verwag word om u van, voorletters en kontaktelefoonnommer te verstrek. Besoekers word vriendelik versoek om hul sitplekke teen 09:30 in te neem.

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Die Stad Kaapstad se departement rekreasie en parke het met die proses vir die ontwerp en beplanning vir die opgradering van ’n bestaande sportfasiliteit in Delft begin.

Die departement se doel is om aktiewe lewenstyle en informele ontspanning te ondersteun en deelname op plaaslikegemeenskapsvlak aan te moedig. Die opgraderingsprojek is vir die Voorbrug-sportterrein, en die doel daarvan is om die ontspanningsinfrastruktuur in die bestaande sportfasiliteit te ontwikkel, die gebruikers daarvan te diversifiseer en die verskeidenheid aktiwiteite daar asook die gehalte daarvan te verbeter.

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 17 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000, dat lede van die publiek en belanghebbende partye of groepe wat in wyk 20 woon, na die volgende openbare vergadering genooi word: Datum: Tyd: Plek:

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Samro entries closing soon

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very year during September, young musicians from all over the country take part in the Samro Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition.

Says Anna-Marie Alkema, one of the South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) committee members: “Children participating in this event undergo tremendous musical growth from the moment they start preparing for the audition up until the week of the competition itself.

“Although being a musician should not focus on competing as its main goal, exposure to this platform does create an opportunity to prepare for a potential performing career as well as holistic academic and social development.”

Previous winners represent different parts of the country and include Teboho

Motsatse (Johannesburg), Weien Amy Luo (Durban) and Mike Wang (Cape Town).

The closing date for entries this year is 8 April. Auditions in Cape Town will take place on 23 May. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/samrohubertvanderspuynationalmusiccompetition.

The winners and runners-up of 2019’s Samro Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition were, from left: James Cilliers (saxophone), who came second; the winner Teboho Motsatse (piano) en Tanya Zhu (piano) who came third.

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Covid-19: Artists feeling the pinch TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS @tarryns07

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he entertainment industry and the livelihoods of artists are being negatively affected by the state of disaster announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March.

This according to events management company, Brukman Consulting, after several events which were set to take place across in the coming weeks have either been cancelled or postponed in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19.

In his address to the nation on Sunday evening following an urgent Cabinet meeting Ramaphosa announced the following preventative measures where events and gatherings are concerned: . Gatherings of more than 100 people will be prohibited; . mass celebrations of upcoming national days such as Human Rights Day and other large government events will be cancelled; . where small gatherings are unavoida-

ble, organisers will need to put in place stringent measures of prevention and control.

This in effect means the hosting of major music festivals and shows at GrandWest and the rest of Cape Town need to be put on hold.

Founder of Brukman Consulting, Bridgette Brukman, says most of their events take place in public places with more than 100 people.

“A further impact of this pandemic is that events in communities are unable to take place, organisations that rely on big shows for income will have to stop production. It’s a domino effect in this industry.

Some full-time artists feel the pinch more as they rely on events for their basic living expenses.”

Brukman says they have had to cancel or postpone partnered events such as the KKNK, Suidooster actress Jill Levenberg’s Up Close & Personal Brunch and Nostalgia (an event which would’ve featured Craig Lucas and Robin Pieters) to name a few.

She encourages artists to take this time out to focus on building their brand. “As a

business it definitely highlights the need for artists to look at savings plans and medical aid and to create a safety net.”

In a statement this week, event organisers Glen21 announced the postponement of the Boyz II Men South African tour.

The statement reads: “All information regarding refund options will be communicated to all ticket holders by the end of the week.”

Big Concerts has also announced the postponement of the Lighthouse Family’s SA tour that was due to take place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Tuesday 24 March. In a statement it said: “We are working to reschedule the tour and all tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.

Further information will be sent directly to ticket holders as soon as it becomes available.”

Other major entertainment events that were either postponed or cancelled include Cape Town Carnival, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Smokie and Cape Town City Ballet’s Autumn season.

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Donate blood The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is appealing to healthy donors to continue donating blood.

Michelle Vermeulen, promotions manager for the WCBS says they would like to assure donors that donating blood is safe. The coronavirus (Covid-19) cannot be transmitted through a blood transfusion as respiratory viruses are generally not known to be transmitted by donation or transfusion.

Blood donor screening, which includes travel self-deferrals, are already in place to prevent individuals who may be at risk of clinical respiratory infections from donating blood.

The WCBS does not test for Covid-19.

The WCBS is currently experiencing a critical shortage of O- and B+ blood groups.

Healthy donors of all blood groups are urged to continue to donate blood to ensure the blood stock levels are adequate at all times in the Western Cape.

City to address refuse removal backlog The City of Cape Town’s refuse collection services should see a steady improvement over the next three weeks.

The disruptions to refuse removal times and subsequent backlogs have been experienced as a result of revised procedures to audit and governance processes that came into effect from 24 January.

According to a statement by the City, this is affecting repairs to vehicles and infrastructure throughout the municipality.

However, this is primarily being felt in the solid waste collections service due to the high demands placed on vehicles ánd the maintenance required to keep the service working.

Various City departments have worked day and night to finalise 709 purchase orders for the servicing of its 211 refuse vehi-

cles in line with the new audit requirements and to continue the refuse service as best as possible, including timeously clearing backlogs.

Suppliers are also being requested to speed up repairs and maintenance of vehicles to get them back on the road again.

Where applicable, senior staff in the solid waste service has also been recalled from leave to ensure contingencies, such as redistribution of vehicles to worse-affected areas, are in place to minimise the impact on residents while the backlog of vehicle repairs is being tackled.

Residents are advised that from Monday 16 March a new service schedule will be implemented which will mean that refuse collection should not be delayed by more than one day. Residents throughout the City are

advised to bring their bins out by 07:00 in the morning and leave them outside until 21:00. The City’s solid waste teams will continue to also work on weekends to clear any backlog which still exists.

“Excess refuse that cannot fit in the wheelie bins will also be collected until this problem is resolved. Residents are also implored not to resort to illegal dumping if collection delays cause refuse to build-up to the point where it cannot fit in the wheelie bins.

“The City apologises for this inconvenience. We want to thank our residents for their patience during this time while every effort is being made to restore normal services,” said the City’s mayco member for water and waste, Xanthea Limberg.

Furthermore, the City is engaging with

contractors to attempt to mobilise any additional capacity they may have available, and are increasing oversight in the service to ensure contingencies operate as designed.

According to the City’s Mayco member for finance, Ian Neilson, they have worked hard to ensure that the revised procedures do not have an indefinite negative impact on service delivery. “City financial experts have developed ways to speed up the procurement process in a manner that is compliant with the new audit and governance requirements while at the same time, together with our solid waste department, everyone has done their utmost to ensure that the impact on services is minimised wherever humanly possible,” said Neilson.

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House prices to slide deeper into deflation?

Phase 2 of a social housing project at Bothasig Gardens is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2021, “if all goes as planned”.

The first phase of the project has been completed and provided 120 qualifying beneficiaries and their families social housing opportunities, the City of Cape Town says.

This phase of the project entails providing social housing to 314 beneficiaries.

On Wednesday last week, Mayco member for human settlements, Malusi Booi, visited the site to check on the progress. He was accompanied by ward councillor Helen Carstens.

“It is exciting to see the second phase of the Bothasig Gardens social housing project progressing well and that the work is on track for completion within the next year.

We are closer to seeing this project become a reality and for our qualifying beneficiaries to move into their new homes. It is also a good example of how we must build and expand on partnerships to tackle the demand for more affordable housing in Cape Town and other parts of the country for that matter,” Booi says.

The social housing regulatory authority’s social housing grant for this project is more than R85 million and social housing institu-

House price growth in virtually all the upmarket sub-regions of the Cape Town metro have fallen deeper into deflation.

This is according to the FNB House Price Index for the second quarter of 2019.

On the Atlantic Seaboard, the city’s most expensive sub-region, house price growth slid to -3.7% year-on-year in the second quarter from -3.2% in the first quarter of 2019.

FNB’s economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi says the pressure appears to be spilling down the price ladder and away from the mountain.

“Sub-regions in the northern suburbs – generally in the middle of the price spectrum – showed a sharp deceleration in the house price growth in recent quarters,” Mkhanazi says.

He explains that for some time, these regions were perceived as offering more affordable housing.

“Ultimately, prices overshot and completely counteracted their initial attractiveness. Unsurprisingly as demand slowed, price growth slowed.”

House price growth in the suburbs of Bellville, Parow and surroundings including Goodwood, Durbanville, Kraaifontein and Brackenfell are described as holding up relatively better, but still slowed further.

The Bothasig Gardens phase 2 construction project is currently under way.

tion Communicare contributed equity of more than R46 million while the City contributed land and bulk services at a cost of about R20 million.

“We are aware of the acute housing need

in our city and the impact that housing can have on our residents,” says Booi.

Construction on the second phase of the Bothasig Gardens project started in November 2019.

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from 43 balls with Dave Callaghan’s 21 and Dawson’s 19 the next highest scorers in a modest total of 173 all out.

England appeared to be well on course for victory at 70-1 but seamer Anwell Newman (2-25) and spinner Neil Fusedale claimed vital wickets in the middle order and some determined fielding and excellent catching saw wickets fall at regular intervals.

Strydom (2-19) also played his part with the ball conceding just six runs from the penultimate over with England requiring 12 from 12 balls before Dawson produced his magic to finish with a remarkable 2-13 from his nine overs following his brilliant 69 not out from only 35 balls in the opening 193-run win against Wales.

South Africa’s third game in the tournament was against India at Langa Cricket Club on Sunday 15 March.

In other results on Friday: Pakistan (197-6) beat India (193-7) by 4-wickets. Australia (169-7) beat West Indies (168 all out) by three wickets. Zimbabwe (207 all out) beat Sri Lanka (198 all out) by 9-runs.

Wales (162-2) beat Namibia (161-8) by 8-wickets. SA was drawn in Pool B and competed against England, Pakistan, India, Wales and Namibia.

In Pool A the defending champions, Australia, competed against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Canada.

Louis Koen, Kenny Jackson, Anwell Newman and Henry Williams are all former Boland players and showed they are still a force to be reckon with on the cricket pitch.

Newman can still remember his first encounter facing Alan Donald (coach) in a provincial match against the Free State where, he says, Donald nearly took his head off with a bouncer.

“Alan came back from an injury and was out to prove himself and unfortunately Boland had to bear the brunt of his attack.

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The Over-50s Cricket World Cup being held in Cape Town has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The organising committee took the decision during the third round of matches on Sunday 15 March, which were abandoned after the first innings.

“It is a public health risk decision,” said the head of the tournament’s medical committee,” Dr Parag Pandya.

“The decision was taken for the protection of the players, given their age demographic, but also for the local population given that 95% of known cases in South African have come from travellers.”

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porting activity in the country has been brought to a grinding halt following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Sunday 15 May that the country is now in a state of disaster in response to the Covid-19.

In his address, Ramaphosa drove home the point that minimising contact between people is essential in curbing the spread of the virus, further stipulating that gatherings of 100 people or more will not be allowed. As a result, almost every major sporting body in the country has followed suit, by implementing immediate suspensions or cancellations of activity amid the ongoing uncertainty which surrounds the outbreak.

The Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation (WCPSC), which oversees multiple sporting codes and reports to the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)

have been one of the first to take heed. “We request that all members in the sporting fraternity begin the immediate practice of social distancing,” reads the statement by WCPSC president JP Naudé.

The statement further outlines that all sport in the province is postponed or cancelled with immediate effect for at least the next two weeks. This includes clubs, district, provincial and national activity and includes junior and senior sports activities; amateur and professional sports gatherings; formal and informal sport gatherings; private and institutional sports gatherings; and competitions.

“Although the first action is a suspension of 14 days, this could change or be extended on further notice. We will continue to engage with our partners and the health authorities so that we may advise you with accurate and timeous information ... If ever there was a time for the sport to contribute to the nation, this is it.”

No more TygerRun this weekend The TygerRun, that was scheduled to take place on Saturday 21 March, has been postponed until further notice. A new date is still to be set, and will be communicated to runners, for the event that is presented by TygerBurger, Radio Tygerberg 104FM and Tyger Valley Shopping Centre.

Hardus Zevenster, chief executive officer of Radio Tygerberg, says: “We see the virus disruptions as an opportunity for South Africa to take the lead, take responsibility and set an example to not panic under real pressure and fake news. It is a chance to stand together, to help each other, and to encourage one another to succeed in difficult times. The only way to overcome the virus is not to take it lightly, but at the same time to make wellconsidered and responsible decisions for the benefit of everyone.”

Cricket season cancelled The Western Province Cricket Association has also announced

the cancellation of the rest of the cricket season. “To this end, the WPCA offices and Newlands Cricket Ground, is under lockdown until further notice,” read a statement issued by WPCA. As a result, most WPCA staff will work remotely, all club, youth and any other form of cricket is cancelled and all board and subcommittee meetings are cancelled.

Residents are also encouraged not to visit Newlands Cricket Ground in an effort to “to exercise social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus”.

Varsity Cup games postponed While a decision on the future of the Varsity Cup was not yet available at the time of print, the organisation chose to postpone all this week’s matches. “All FNB Varsity Cup matches for 16 March have been postponed. The FNB Varsity Cup Board will meet on Tuesday 17 March where a decision on the rest of the tournament will be taken,” read the statement.

Bodybuilding champs now in July The International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Africa International Championship was due to take place in Bellville South this week. INBA Africa president, Alma Nel, confirmed the event’s postponement. “Following the announcement by the President last night (Sunday), we have decided to postpone our event to Saturday 11 July,” says Nel. Sporting bodies suspend activity Selected notable sporting bodies and events which have cancelled or postponed activities include: Absa Cape Epic, Athletics South Africa, Boxing South Africa, Canoeing South Africa, Cricket South Africa, Cycling South Africa, Premier Soccer League, South African Football Association, SA Rugby, The Sunshine Tour, Tennis South Africa as well as the Two Oceans Marathon, while the South African motocross nationals at the Zone 7 motorcross track has also been cancelled.

Softball season ends with KO NOORE NACERODIEN

Jason Ripepi of Westridge Yankees (left) runs out Hamilton’s Nigel Kerchoff on second base during the softball men’s knock out finals played at Turfhall on Sunday 15 March. Hamiltons won 5-2, which also brought the softball season to a close.

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The Cape Town Softball Association season ended with an exciting week of softball.

In the women’s Super League Knockout (KO) competition, Lavender Hill won their first major trophy when they beat Westridge Yankees 3-2 in a riveting final at the Turfhall softball stadium on Sunday 15 March.

The outcome is the first major title won by the young Lavender Hill team.

Just 24 hours earlier, Yankees put the skids on Lavender Hill when they ran out 6-1 winners to retain the league title.

As expected, both sets of pitchers contained the batters throughout the two games.

In the men’s major league KO final, Hamiltons scored four runs in

the seventh innings to clinch a famous victory over Westridge Yankees.

In the league competition, Khayelitsha Eagles failed to beat Pirates allowing Yankees to clinch the title at the finish line.

Yankees had a good day at the ballpark when their men clinched the second division KO and their women’s major league team clinched the double at the expense of Table View Tornados.

The results are: Saturday: Super League: Heideveld Yankees 0, Falcons 15; Kenfac Phillies 5, Glenthorn A’s 8; First League: Panthers 14, Glenthorn A’s 15; Battswood 5, Blackheath 7; St Martins 0, Lavender Hill 6; Crusaders 0, Khayelitsha Eagles

15; Panthers 9, Blackheath 10 Second League: Kenfac Phillies 4, Silvertree Titans 20; Table View Tornados 3, Devonshire Rovers 14 Men: Sunday: First League: Hamiltons 15, Blackheath 4 Second League: Westridge Yankees 13, Heideveld Yankees 6 Women: Major League: Westridge Yankees 9, Table View Tornados 0 First League: Khayelitsha Eagles 4, Glenthorn A’s 0 Second League: Silvertree Titans 10, Table View Tornados 0

First round of Power Series’ new heroes The first round of the regional Power Series presented at Killarney International Raceway on Saturday 7 March delivered superb motor racing in a new format, including a number of surprises from new faces and new machines.

Danie van Niekerk qualified on pole for the Mike’s Place Clubmans Saloons, but had to give best in Race 1, coming home behind Brennon Green, with Clint Rennard promoted to third.

Van Niekerk’s run of bad luck continued in Race 2, as he ran two seconds off his qualifying pace in ninth overall until he went out on lap six, while Green, Nieyaaz Modack, Michael le Sueur, Rennard, Mansoor Parker, Rafick Pather and Cody Albert made the running at the sharp end of the field.

Michael Hitchcock surprised everybody by grabbing the lead on lap one of the first BeJoTrustees fine cars and Millstock cars

Pre-1980 and Pre-1990 cars races in the Cross Cape Mustang and holding it until lap six, when Franco Donadio and his allconquering Ford Escort Mk1 relegated him to second.

Two laps later the Pony Car spun in G Energy corner and came to rest on the edge of the circuit with flames coming from the right rear wheel.

That was the end of Hitchcock’s race – and everybody else’s as well, as the red flags came out. Erik Mouton was classified second and Eric van der Merwe third in the Lynx Porsche 944T. Kewyn Snyman laid down his marker for the 2020 RST Suzuki South Superbike series title with a superb clean sweep of pole position, the fastest lap in each race and two race wins.

Which is not to say that he had it all his own way. Multiple former regional cham-

pion Ronald Slamet chased him for most of the race, until Snyman pulled the pin in the closing stages and pulled away to win by 9.413 seconds.

Behind them an epic four-way fight for third resolved itself into two separate duels as Gerrit Visser recovered from a poor start to make up two places and beat Bernard Haupt’s Fueled Racing R1 by 0.208sec for third.

The closest racing of the day, however, came from the teenagers of the Powersport 300 Class. Slade van Niekerk and David Lindemann finished fourth and fifth overall, separated by a scant 0.008sec, in Race 1 after swopping places four times in eight laps.

Lindemann got his revenge in Race 2 however, passing his arch-rival three laps from the end and holding onto a tenuous lead to come home 0.541sec ahead.

Kewyn Snyman on his Kawasaki ZX-10R in the Superbike Class.

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