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ie polisie het Vrydagoggend ’n waterkanon gebruik om skarebeheer toe te pas nadat honderde mense by Sassa se kantore in Bellville saamgedrom het om hul toelaes te kry.

“Staan ’n meter uitmekaar uit,” het polisiebeamptes herhaaldelik geskree terwyl mense, meestal oud of gestremd, die water van hulself afgevee het.

Polisiebeamptes by die agentskap het vroeër aan die skare gesê die kantore kan net 110 mense op die betrokke dag help en sou voorkeur aan diegene in rolstoele gee.

Dit het gelei tot ’n stormloop soos mense probeer het om nader te staan vir hul toelaes.

Dit is hierna dat die polisie ingespring het.

Sowat 200 000 mense landswyd moet heraansoek doen vir hul tydelike gestremdheidstoelae nadat die grendeltydperk in Desember verleng is en die toelaag gestop is.

Die aantal mense buite die kantore in Bellville het vervierdubbel nadat TygerBurger die kantoor Don-

derdag besoek het.

Die toename is glo weens ander kantore wat toegemaak het en begunstigdes Bellville toe gestuur het.

Hordes mense het hierna na Bellville gestroom waar hulle in die gietende reën saamgedrom het. Baie van die mense in die toue by beide Bellville en ander kantore het al dae lank tougestaan.

Diegene by Bellville het dadelik woedend geraak vir die nuwelinge.

Leanne Davids, wat self vir drie dae by die kantore uitgekamp het, het gesê die polisie skend hul waardigheid.

“Hoekom kan die regering nie ’n beter plan maak met toelaes nie?” het sy gevra . “Dink hulle dis vir ons lekker om in hierdie toue te staan?”

Davids, ’n verpleegster, moes ophou werk omdat sy aan verskeie siektes ly.

Donderdag het verskeie mense aan TygerBurger gesê hulle het so vroeg as 04:00 al by die kantoor tougestaan.

“Natuurlik is ons bang vir die virus,” het een gesê. “Maar watter keuse het ons?”

’n Polisieman beveel mense om in rye te staan sodat hulle minstens ’n meter van die volgende persoon is.

FOTO: NIELEN DE KLERK

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Twee vas ná roekelose bestuur RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj Die polisie het bevestig dat ’n saak van roekelose en nalatige bestuur ondersoek word ná ’n jaagtog deur ’n groep verdagtes vroeg verlede week.

Die polisie het glo die verdagtes agternagesit tydens die jaagtog vanaf Bellville deur Parow en Goodwood. Dit het glo gelei tot die inhegtenisneming van twee mense.

Kol. Sibusiso Mntambo, bevelvoerder van die Goodwood-polisiekantoor, het die voorval bevestig.

Die jaagtog het Dinsdag 12 Januarie plaasgevind en foto’s daarvan is ook op sosiale media gedeel.

Sommige ooggetuies beweer skote is tydens die voorval afgevuur. Die verdagtes is naby Voortrekkerweg in Goodwood aangekeer.

Luidens berigte het die twee verdagtes in ’n silwer VW Polo gery.

Toastmasters set to meet Siemens Toastmasters hopes to encourage you to become more confident and resilient and to grow your leadership skills by joining their international public speaking programme, currently run online on the Zoom platform, on the third Thursday of every month at 18:30.

Their next meeting is on 21 January.

Contact Bronwen on WhatsApp at 082 458 1972 for further details.

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Firefighters rescue pup A puppy from Ruyterwacht got a second chance at life after the City’s fire and rescue service rescued the pup from a sewer line in Ruyterwacht.

The firefighters were called out on Sunday 10 January.

A statement reads that the family heard the puppy’s distant cries from their toilet, and quickly called for help when they realised a member of their neighbour’s litter was missing.

The firefighters called for assistance from another department and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

“Help was going to take time and by then, shifts had changed. The fire crews from Epping 3 and Goodwood 3 platoon took it upon themselves to rescue the puppy as they did not know how long he’d been stuck there,” said Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith.

He added that the puppy was extricated from the sewerage line at 11:15 and handed over to the SPCA to ensure he was in good health.

On Wednesday 13 January both crews returned to the property and Goodwood fire station commander, Durandt Geldenhuys bought the materials needed to fix the line they’d damaged when they took the puppy out.

“Our firefighters are once again commended for their dedication to not only going above and beyond the call of duty, but to saving lives. On occasion, those lives are the furry, four-legged variety, and this is a testament to their commitment,” said Smith.

Firefighters Morne Moolman and Steve Riddle with the rescued puppy.

Mosaic to help victims of domestic abuse Mosaic Training, Service and Healing Centre is expanding its Access to Justice services to domestic violence survivors by extending its operating days from three days a week to five days a week in five courts in the Western Cape.

The community-based, non-profit organisation works to prevent, reduce and re­spond to abuse and domestic violence by providing holistic, integrated services to heal and empower women through support services, access to justice and skills training.

It also offers courts support services to survivors of domestic violence in Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Pretoria and Durban. More than 12 000 survivors of domestic violence benefit from the service each year.

“We acknowledge the challenges that exist in survivors of domestic violence accessing justice, in response, our court support services, which fall under the Access to Justice pillar of Mosaic’s service model, provide survivors with crisis counselling,

safety planning, referral to services in addition to assisting with the completion of protection order application forms, and the provision of court information,” says Nandipha Ganya, programmes manager of Mosaic.

In recent years, due to a lack of funding support for this service, Mosaic was forced to reduce the number of days these services could be offered to survivors to only three days a week. But now, in partnership with the provincial social development department, six courts have Mosaic court support social auxiliary workers on site five days a week.

“We are excited to be extending our operating days from three days a week to five days a week in six courts in the Western Cape. We hope to achieve this in all of the courts served in 2021,” says Ganya.

The court support programme forms part of the Mosaic safe model, a community response and prevention model.

The Safe Model sees a multisectoral local community-based co-created response

to domestic violence prevention and response.

Ganya adds, “Domestic violence happens in homes and in communities. Our 27 years of offering support to survivors of domestic violence has shown that a local, co-created and community-owned response is what is needed to ensure that protection orders protect.”

Mosaic court support services are offered in the following Western Cape magistrates courts: . five days a week in Bellville, Blue Downs, Cape Town, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha and Wynberg, and . three days a week in Bishop Lavis, Philippi, Paarl and Wellington.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic violence or gender-based violence, call Mosaic on 021 761 7585, send a message on Facebook (@MosaicNGO) or on Instagram (@MosaicRSA) for assistance.

If you need more information, visit www.mosaic.org.za.

Call for extension of curfew for businesses

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The City of Cape Town’s Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management James Vos has appealed to government to consider extending the current curfew of 21:00 to 23:00.

In a statement, he explained that he has written to cooperative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. “I have been inundated with calls and correspondence from desperate businesses in hospitality, manufacturing, retail and SMMEs across the business value chain, including the Cape Chamber of Commerce and the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa), who, after just managing to survive the first round of lockdowns, are now facing closure due to

having to close their doors at 20:00.

“Losing trading hours every night has pushed many businesses to the brink, with many not being able to retain customers, pay bills, or keep staff employed.

Our local economy relies on the food and beverage, manufacturing, hospitality and retail sectors, including service providers, for jobs and economic activity. We know that, according to the latest information from Statistics South Africa, the tourism sector added R18.1 billion to our economy and supported just over 113 000 jobs in 2018.”

He added, “While the full extent of the various lockdowns on business closures and job losses is yet to be established, thousands of businesses and jobs have potentially been

lost or are at risk.”

Vos said these businesses need every hour to keep their doors open, retain and create jobs. “I do not make this request for a curfew extension lightly but this is a bid to save what is left of the hospitality sector.

“I am reassured and do so on the basis of the extensive health and safety protocols implemented by this industry, which I have seen first-hand through my many visits. I am confident that by extending the curfew by just two hours to 23:00, on the strict condition of the implementation of the necessary health and safety measures, we will be able to give these sectors the lifeline they so desperately need to stay viable and save jobs.”

Sanccob rescues abandoned chicks

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A large group of Cape cormorant chicks has been placed in the care of Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) after they were rescued from Robben Island.

It is believed that more than a thousand chicks were abandoned by their parents.

On Tuesday 12 January, at around 11:00, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Table Bay duty crew were activated at the request of Sanccob to assist in an ongoing operation to rescue the chicks on the island.

According to Sanccob their rangers on the island had been monitoring the situation and with the chick’s parents having not returned, for unknown reasons, the decision was taken to intervene.

Additional Sanccob rangers and Two Oceans Aquarium staff were dispatched to join their colleagues and Robben Island Museum staff and they gathered chicks into

boxes to be brought to Sanccob for care and protection.

In a statement, Sanccob says, “Hundreds of Cape cormorant chicks rescued from Robben Island are currently being admitted to our Cape Town facility in Table View.

“A robust rescue effort with Robben Island Museum, Two Oceans Aquarium and the NSRI was executed to retrieve the abandoned chicks and transport them to our care.”

The statement further reads, “Each chick is being assessed and hydrated on admission and our team of staff, interns and volunteers are giving 110% to their care and accommodation.”

NSRI Table Bay were requested to assist with transport of chicks from the island to mainland.

According to Thabo Seshoka, head of heritage and research at the island, approxi-

Dozens of Cape Cormorant chicks were rescued at Robben Island.

PHOTO: NSRI mately 1 700 chicks were rescued and loaded into boxes.

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‘Drug house’ in Bontas raided, shut down TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS @tarryns07

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tipoff, followed by a successful raid led to the closure of a “drug house” in Candlewood Street, Bonteheuwel.

Local councillor Angus McKenzie said the doors were shut on Tuesday 12 January.

“A huge thanks must go to residents who have assisted hugely in ensuring that relevant information is brought forward for us to act upon. Law enforcement has consis­tently been assisting with raids. Towards the end of last year a drug house in Blombos Street that caused major problems was also shut down.

“We are relentless in closing drug hou­ses in our area. The trade of drugs is based on demand and supply so while there is a demand for the product there will consis­tently be a supply of the product. We need to ensure that where we can shut these drug houses down, we do it as quickly as possible. We have recently closed two council rental stock properties belonging to the City of Cape Town,” said McKenzie.

He encouraged residents to continue coming forward.

“Candlewood Street has become notorious with drug trade, gangsterism and all other social ills attached to it. It caused neighbours relentless problems and disturbed the peace greatly in the area. We will not tolerate the pain and suffering gangsters and drug dealers are causing and we will use all legal remedies at our dispo­sal to rid our communities of these individuals. Our fight for peace has been relentless and we are far from tired.

“We are encouraging people to contact 021 480 7700 when it comes to houses like

A Bonteheuwel councillor shuts the doors of a “drug house” in Candlewood Street, Bonteheuwel, on Tuesday 12 January. this. The more complaints we get, the better to get it shut down,” he added.

Bishop Lavis police spokesperson WO Joseph Swartbooi said they have mapped out

where the trade takes place.

“Drug houses in the policing precinct are known. Our successes in the area are proof of our visibility.”

Dood van gemeenskapsman betreur BRENDEN RUITER @ruitervaniewind Die gemeenskap van Tuscany Glen is in rou gedompel ná die sterfte van die ondervoorsitter van die buurtwag, Ivan Jenneke.

Jenneke, wat ook ’n geestelike leier was, het in die rusbank by sy huis aan ’n hartaanval gesterf.

In ’n verklaring wat deur sy familie aan TygerBurger gestuur is, beskryf hulle hom as ’n liefdevolle, nederige man. “Hy was vir baie mense ’n vaderfiguur en ’n gebedsoldaat, wat met wysheid geseën was. ’n Rots, ’n probleemoplosser en bowenal ’n man van God, wat altyd ander mense eerste gestel het. Ons as familie sal

hom mis,” lui die verklaring.

Op Facebook het medelye vir Jenneke ingestroom. “Oom Ivan, ek gaan al die lewenslesse mis wat jy my sedert hoërskool geleer het. Jy was altyd so ’n nederige man en ’n rolmodel vir baie,” skryf Ashley Pienaar.️ Nog ’n vrou het hom bedank omdat hy jare gelede vir haar en haar ma herberg gegee het toe hulle nêrens gehad het om heen te gaan nie.

Neil Thys, voorsitter van die buurtwag, sê medelye het van heinde en ver ingestroom nadat Jenneke op 13 Januarie gesterf het. “Ons het boodskappe van so ver as Sir Lowry’spas, Simonstad, Houtbaai, Melkbosstrand en Atlantis ontvang. Ek het saam met Jenneke in die buurtwag en belastingbetalersvereniging gedien en dit

is voorwaar ’n groot verlies vir die gemeenskap. Hy was onder meer die kapelaan vir die brandweerstasie in Belhar, gemeenskapsraadgewer en ’n man vir sy familie,” sê Thys.

Volgens Thys was een van die uitstaande kenmerke van Jenneke dat niks in sy pad gestaan het om iets vir die gemeenskap te doen nie. “Toe ons buurtwag opleiding moes kry van die Stad Kaapstad, is die werksessies sommer in sy motorhuis aangebied,” sê Thys.

Sharlaine Oersen, plaaslike raadslid, sê sy sal nooit vergeet watter liefde Jenneke vir sy gemeenskap gehad het nie.

“Dit is met groot hartseer dat ons van sy heengaan verneem. Hy was altyd gewillig om te help,” sê Oersen.

Support line for patients at Netcare Netcare recently launched a dedicated support line to keep next-of-kin informed on the status of their loved ones who have been hospitalised with Covid-19 and to facilitate direct communication between patients and their families.

“The significant surge in people with Covid-19 infections requiring hospitalisation has forced us to focus our attention primarily on optimising our clinical resources to provide the best and safest care possible for all patients. Unfortunately communication with patients’ loved ones has at times been affected. We understand that the hospitalisation of a loved one can be very stressful for the next-of-kin, especially during this time when visitation has been suspended other than in exceptional cases,” says Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of Netcare. The number for the Netcare Family Connect Line is 0800 111 266. It will be operational weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 08:00 to 17:00.

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Skok oor lantern op tehuis se dak RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj

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Inwoner van Parow-Noord het mense gewaarsku teen die gebruik van Chinese lanterns.

Dit volg nadat een van dié skeppings byna groot skade aan ’n tehuis vir bejaardes in die gebied aangerig het.

Emsie Hanekom, mede-eienaar van Advance Homecare in Emily Hobhousestraat, Parow-Noord het vertel hoe die optrede van haar toegewyde personeel, wat opgelei is in brandbeheer, ’n moontlike ramp voorkom het.

Volgens haar het die tuisgemaakte lantern verlede Dinsdagaand op die tehuis se kombuisdak beland. “Gelukkig het ons dit gou opgemerk.”

Een van die inwoners wat sy spraak verloor het, het dit raakgesien.

“Hy het dit geteken en dit vir my man gewys, wat dit toe uitgeken het. Hy het uitgegaan en gaan kyk,” vertel Hanekom.

Die honde het ook begin blaf en die bure langsaan het dit ook opgemerk, sê sy.

“Dit het gelyk soos ’n stuk lap wat op die dak brand.”

Slegs die lantern het gebrand, maar geen skade is aan die dak of die tehuis aangerig nie.

“Die personeel het die tuinslang geneem en dit geblus. Hulle het baie spoedig gereageer.”

Hanekom sê sy wil mense bewus maak van die gevare van die lanterns en dat mense bedag moet wees. Die inwoners, hul familie en vriende is ook oor die voorval in kennis gestel.

“Ons het 32 onskuldige oumense wat hier woon. Dit kon huise laat afbrand het,” sê Hanekom. Sy sê baie van die inwoners is siek en bedlêend.

Dis egter onduidelik presies waarvandaan die lantern gekom het.

“Dit kon met die wind hier aangekom het.”

Sy het haar personeel vir hul paraatheid geprys.

“As dit nie vir hulle was nie, sou dit ’n ramp gewees het daardie aand.”

Hanekom sê die dubbelverdieping-gebou wat die tehuis bevat, is toegerus met toestelle teen rook en brande.

“Ek dink die persoon wie se lantern dit was, het nie die gevaar daarvan besef nie.

Ek het daardie nag nooit geslaap nie, as ek dink wat kon gebeur het,” vertel Hanekom.

“Die persoon wat dit gedoen het, moet weer dink as hy so iets wil doen,” sê Hanekom.

JP Smith, burgemeesterskomiteelid vir veiligheid en sekuriteit, sê die Stad Kaapstad se munisipale regulasie vir brandbeveiliging in gemeenskappe verhoed enigiemand om ’n toestel wat vlamme uitblaas in die openbaar te gebruik – insluitend kerse en lanterns, wat brande kan veroorsaak.

“Hierdie toestelle word dikwels van koers af geblaas en kan dan plantegroei en selfs geboue aan die brand steek.

“Ons moedig inwoners aan om verantwoordelik op te tree en om nie lanterns aan die brand te steek en los te laat nie,” sê Smith.

’n Tuisgemaakte Chinese lantern het verlede week op die dak van ’n tehuis vir bejaardes in ParowNoord beland. Dis onduidelik presies waarvandaan die lantern gekom het. Op die foto is die oorblywende dele van die lantern nadat dit uitgebrand het.

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Container library supports local kids THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo With the 2021 academic year about to kick off, the Hot-Spot Container Library is raising stationery for underprivileged learners in Scottsville.

The Back to School Supply Drive kicked off shortly after Christmas and is aimed at easing the financial burden for parents of about 500 kids who make use of the library services regularly.

“Scottsville has been one of the many neighbourhoods in the city that have been hit hardest by the lockdown because many people lost their jobs,” Terence Crowster who started the library, says.

The Hot-Spot Container Library was founded four years ago and is an initiative of the local non-government organisation, Restoration Youth Development Programme, which focuses on enhancing the learning and development of young children in the gang establishment. It is situated in Dahlia Street which has been considered a hotspot for gun violence for many years.

Crowster says this was done deliberately to steer children away from crime.

In addition to lending out books, the establishment also provides other services such as reading skills, homework as well as other programmes for the youth.

Regardless of how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect the 2021 academic year, Crowster says the stationery will be of use to its recipients.

The Hot-Spot Container Library in Scottsville is seeking to raise enough stationery packs to help financiallyburdened parents.

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“If the department orders for online learning like last year, the learners will need stationery to prepare for their tasks.

“High school, especially matriculants, will make regular use of them throughout the year.”

He explains that enough stationery for at least 150 children has been raised, but cannot be distributed yet.

“The call is for more stationery to be donated so that all kids can be given a pack.

“Lacking material is often a blow to one’s confidence as they are easily bullied.”

More mentorship programmes and workshops for unemployed youth will be

rolled out in the coming months and Crowster says the supplies will come in handy, thus running the drive throughout the year.

The Hot-Spot Container Library continues to offer its services during the Covid-19 period and follows strict preventative processes.

Donations can be dropped off at the library or an arrangement for a pick-up can be made. Donors can also make monetary donations.

V For more information call Terence Crowster on 078 467 0263, email terencecrowster@gmail.com or visit www.restorationyouthdevelopmentprogramme.org

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The City of Cape Town advises residents, road users and businesses of the construction of traffic calming measures in Joe Slovo and Table View.

This in an effort to improve road safety along the following roads: . Democracy Road in Joe Slovo; . corner of Hof Street and Van de Graaf Road in Table View.

The work commenced on Monday 18 January and will take place from Mondays to Fridays (07:00 - 17:00) for approximately three months, weather permitting.

In a statement released by the City, they are advising residents to take note of the following: . Parked vehicles that obstruct roadworks will be moved or towed away. . Vehicles may be parked in demarcated construction areas after 18:00 but must be removed before 06:30 each morning. . Traffic moving in both directions will be affected. . Flag personnel will regulate traffic in one direction at a time. . Work areas will be temporarily demarcated to regulate traffic flow.

“No congestion is expected, but it is recommended that road users consider alternative routes,” the City said in a statement.

For more information, call the City’ transport information centre on its toll-free line on 0800 65 64 63.

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Emotional meeting for mom and son A

mother whose baby was delivered by emergency C-section at only 25 weeks while she was unconscious and on ventilator support for Covid-19, was overjoyed to meet her baby boy for the first time in the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) at Netcare N1 City Hospital in Goodwood.

The first encounter happened on Monday 4 January, three weeks after Nosipho Nkantini from Eerste River gave birth. The baby was born on Thursday 17 December.

Their emotional meeting followed after the hospital had to search for the mother, who spent a heartbroken Christmas mistakenly assuming her baby had been born too early to survive.

“When they showed me my baby, I was crying because I was so happy, I just couldn’t believe it. He is alive,” says Nkantini.

“It was like a miracle, and I have decided to name him Oyena, which means ‘the one chosen by God’.”

In early December, Nkantini started showing symptoms of the virus. She contacted her general practitioner, who initially did not suspect she had been infected and instead prescribed antibiotics.

“I went for a pregnancy check-up and I suddenly felt very short of breath. I had a rapid Covid-19 test, and it came back negative. Still, I couldn’t breathe and it was terrifying. I couldn’t have X-rays or certain treatments for my symptoms because I was pregnant. My second Covid-19 test came back positive.”

She was transferred to Netcare N1 City Hospital and soon after arrival lost consciousness and was placed on a ventilator in the hospi-

Nosipho Nkantini holds her tiny baby boy, Oyena, for the first time some three weeks after he was born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation by emergency caesarean while his mother was unconscious on ventilator support, fighting for her life due to Covid-19. tal’s “red” zone dedicated to the care of Covid-19 positive patients.

“From then I can’t remember anything until I woke up days later, when I was told that I had suffered complications and my baby had been delivered by emergency

C-section,” Nkantini says.

“They told me my baby is in the Nicu, but I was so overwhelmed.

Apart from the fact that I was still very weak recovering from Covid19, I previously lost a baby who was delivered at 28 weeks, so I was ex-

tremely traumatised imagining this happening again.” When Nkantini was well enough to be discharged, her baby still required highly specialised life support and care in the Nicu. During her emergency admission, the contact details for Nkantini and her next-ofkin were outdated and efforts to reach her became increasingly urgent. Social worker Ronel Grobler was enlisted to assist in reaching the baby’s mother, but the festive season added to the difficulties “We were very concerned about Nosipho, and when all else failed we contacted the local police, who promised to assist us in the search.”

Meanwhile, Nkantini was in despair. “At home, I was too scared to phone the hospital because I had convinced myself my baby had died, and I couldn’t bear to have my worst fears confirmed. When the police arrived at my home, I thought they were coming to tell me that my baby had died. I could not believe it when they told me my baby boy is fine and he is waiting for me in the hospital. It was such a big relief, and afterwards the police said, ‘we didn’t mean to scare you’.”

Dr Ricky Dippenaar, a neonatologist who practises at Netcare N1 City Hospital, says Nkantini’s baby boy was very much alive, although he was born so prematurely. “Initially, he had a bit of a stormy course, as he was born at only 25 weeks gestation, and also because his mother had been so ill with Covid-19 while he was in the womb.

“Thankfully the tiny baby tested

negative for Covid-19, which is often the case with babies born to Covid-19 positive mothers, however, the mother’s Covid can still impact the unborn baby. He has made good progress, and is taking full feeds and continues to gain weight.”

Dr Dippenaar explains that many mothers whose babies need to be cared for in a Nicu environment experience double separation. “Double separation is when the mother cannot hold her baby and can no longer feel the baby inside her. Psychologically this is very tough, and in this case, it was further compounded by the mother’s history and traumatic Covid19 experience.”

After Nkantini completed her isolation period, she was finally able to see her baby for the first time on Monday 4 January. “I was so happy but at the same time it was very difficult not being able to hold him at first. The staff in the Nicu were saying he’s a miracle baby, and we hope that he will soon grow strong enough so take him home.

“I am so grateful to all the doctors and the hospital staff who cared for my baby and for bringing us together. As a healthcare worker myself, I am especially thankful to all who are on the frontline of caring for people with Covid-19, and I owe my life to them.”

She extended special thanks to gynaecologist Dr Bedwill Jentel, physician Dr Chris Greyling, neonatologist, Dr Dippenaar, paediatric intensivist Dr Shetil Nana and the neonatology team at the hospital.

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Nominate your favourite local entertainers for City Awards THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo Capetonians are encouraged to nominate their favourite local entertainers for this year’s City Awards, one of the country’s biggest chain of award shows which has been celebrating the achievements of individuals in the entertainment industry.

The public have until Friday 5 March to nominate their favourite entertainers under 15 different categories before the voting period begins on Wednesday 10 March and ends on Saturday 5 June, hours before the

live virtual event.

These categories include clothing brands, photographers, models, musicians and influencers, among others.

“City Awards was founded in KwaZulu Natal back in 2017 with the first annual ‘035 Awards’ when locals noticed a lack of appreciation for the individuals in the entertainment industry,” marketing manager, Jonty Stander says.

“After the response and vibe created amongst the local individuals, the company decided to branch out and do this in more cities.

“The company’s vision is to provide award shows that sustainably developes, empowers and elevates the entertainment industry,” Stander continues.

In the bid to empower local entertainers, City Awards provide nominees with weekly industry tips they can use to grow and sustain their careers.

“Nominated musicians can also take part in our live online performance and interview platform MiMusic, which is shared across all our online profiles.”

Apart from the public votes, each stage of the competition will have a judging pan-

el made up of knowledgeable industry professionals related to the categories to score the nominees.

The panel will remain anonymous to the public, as well as each other.

Nominees are judged according to their social media profiles, details they have submitted, as well as their different category criteria.

Apart from a trophy, the nominees stand to win a fully-paid music video and photoshoot and a marketing contract.

V For more information, to submit nominations or watch the event, visit www.cityawards.co.za.

Digital nomads can save City’s tourism sector DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

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s remote working is becoming increasingly popular worldwide the City of Cape Town will be using this opportunity to bolster the city’s struggling hospitality industry.

And this applies not only to digital nomads, but also locals who now indefinitely work from home.

Imagine your workday starting under a shady tree with a cup of coffee and ending after lunch next to a sparkling pool, all with Covid-19 regulations tight in place.

Cape Town recently made the list at number 47 for “Best cities for remote working” on the Big 7 Travel’s 50 Best Places for Remote Working in 2021.

Big 7 Travel is a travel website, with an online community of 2.5 million people.

This position, according to James Vos, Mayco member for economic opportunities the City of Cape Town, has been incorporated into the City’s enterprise and investment strategy to draw visitors to Cape Town to visit, live, work, study, play and invest.

“Cape Town has long been a favourite with digital nomads, yet this is almost our best kept secret,” says Vos. Vos says the City’s tourism task team has already started engaging with the industry on this opportunity.

“We started talks with the industry to get their buy-in on this concept. Establishments may offer what I call affordable ‘workation trips’ in order to attract locals from Cape Town and other provinces. It is a win-win situation,” he said in a telephonic interview.

“Also, by means of destination marketing the City will target digital nomads in an international campaign when the time is right and when it is safe to do so. Covid-19 has changed the way we work, where work-

Let the magic begin Registration for the College of Magic’s Introductory Course One in 2021 is now open.

The entry-level course one is suitable for learners aged 10 to 13 years old and is perfect for aspiring young entertainers keen to discover the world of magic and its allied arts, including juggling, puppetry and more. The course will run at the College of

ing from home has become part of our everyday life. If there is one positive from this pandemic, the future of work will never be the same. This puts Cape Town in a prime position to cater to the changing needs of a global workforce. Given the challenging travel landscape created by the pandemic, we need to get smarter and innovate our hospitality sector by also focusing on remote workers so the sector can benefit from this growing remote work trend with Covid-19 protocols in place.

“Some of the things that we encourage the hospitality sector to consider implementing, will be finding ways to attract Capetonians as well as others in our country, who usually work from home offices, to change their environment when it is safe to do so with Covid-19 protocols in place.”

Vos explains that remote workers, local or international, could work in spaces where there is access to a day room with Wi-Fi, a pool, breakfast, lunch and parking.

“For the long-stay digital nomads, the sector could consider revised rates and ‘home away from home’ type packaging.

Such long stays can help to support local economies that have been decimated due to the impact of the pandemic,” he says.

In addition, the exchange rate goes a long way towards making Cape Town an affordable luxury destination for international workers, without displacing local jobs for up to 90 days as permitted by immigration regulations. According to a statement issued by Vos, current visa free countries include some of our key source markets such as Germany, UK, France, the US and more.

“Workers have realised that they can work from anywhere.

With so much space and natural beauty, why not Cape Town?

V Visit www.destination.investcapetown.com/ for more information.

Magic located at 215 Imam Haron Road in Claremont each Saturday for six months from Saturday 6 February. Classes will start at 09:00 and at 11:00. Fees are R2 900 and include all course equipment and notes, as well as participation in any or all of the allied arts on offer. Students outside of Cape Town may register to attend lessons online.

V Register online at www.collegeofmagic.com or call 021 683 5480.

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Die Boer sluit sy deure oor inperking ESMÉ ERASMUS

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it voel soos dood in die huis ...,” was die kommentaar van Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, mede-eienaar van Die Boer-teaterrestaurant, ná die sluiting van dié instansie verlede week vir ’n onbepaalde tyd.

Die jongste inperking en aandklokreël was die laaste strooi vir die eienaars van Die Boer-restaurantteater in Durbanville.

Dié aankondiging deur mede-eienaars Margit en haar man, Jurg Human, op hul Facebookblad dat die restaurantteater sy deure vir ’n onbepaalde tyd sluit, is met groot teleurstelling deur gereelde teatergangers begroet.

“Soveel wonderlike, wonderlike memories wat daar gemaak is,” lui een inskrywing.

“Sad, sad news. All our music venues are on the brink of closure. I wish you strength and hope you can hold out till this catastrophe ends,” het ’n ander gesê.

“Dis ’n donker donker land en so ’n swaar pad om te loop. Ons hoop saam met julle dui-

Skryf in vir suiwelkompetisie Alle suiwelprodusente word genooi om in te skryf vir die 2021 Suid-Afrikaanse Suiwelkampioenskap, die grootste, oudste en mees gesogte suiwelgebeurtenis in die land.

Die kampioenskap, wat sedert 1834 deur Agri-Expo aangebied word, lok jaarliks sowat 900 inskrywings van groot, medium en klein vervaardigers.

Enige suiwelprodusent wie se produkte in die handel beskikbaar is, kan inskryf.

sende ondersteuners dat die probleme oorbrug kan word – ons verstaan die gevoelens van magteloosheid,” lui nog ’n inskrywing.

Ook die Afrikaanse sanger Wicus van der Merwe het van hom laat hoor: “Die deure sal weer oopmaak en ons sal daar wees! Julle het al bitter baie vir ons beteken, selfs in die moeilike tye laasjaar toe julle self gestruggle het. Ek sal daar wees as, nee, wanneer die deure weer oopmaak! Sterkte daar! Ons hou saam duim vas dat dinge gou sal omdraai!”

Die Boer het op 20 April verlede jaar sy 15de bestaansjaar gevier.

Dié teaterrestaurant met sy intieme atmos­feer het in April 2005 geopen en bekendheid verwerf vir sy lekker kos en topvertonings deur kunstenaars van oraloor.

Dit het als begin toe Margit en Jurg mekaar op 1 September 2004 op ’n “blind date” oor middagete ontmoet het. Laataand was die gesels nog nie op nie en deel van die groot gesels was Jurgen se lewensdroom om ’n restaurantteater te open.

Sewe maande later op 20 April 2015 het Die Boer geopen. Sedertdien het van die land se Die kampioenskap bestaan uit meer as 100 klasse vir kaas, jogurt, melk, room, roomys, botter en ander produkte.

Die wenners in die onderskeie klasse word as SA Kampioen bekroon. Aanlyn inskrywings vir die 2021 SA Suiwelkampioenskap het op Maandag 11 Januarie op die webwerf www.cheesesa.co.za geopen. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is 1 Februarie. Die beoordeling is op 25 Februarie.

V Besoek www.cheesesa.co.za of kontak Agri-Expo by 021 975 4440 of cheese@agriexpo.co.za.

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topkunstenaars al daar opgetree. ’n Groot deel van die Boer se sukses was te danke aan hul kos, onder leiding van sjef Jean Louis Geldenhuys, wat vir 15 jaar die kombuis met militêre presisie bestuur het.

“In dié stadium probeer ons om tot verhaal te kom. Die afgelope jaar voel soos ’n surrealistiese droom. Om werkers te moes groet wat al 15 jaar saam met ons ’n pad stap, is baie erg,” het Margit aan TygerBurger gesê.

“Ons is eintlik in ’n toestand van rou, ons eersteling, Die Boer, gaan nou in ’n lang hibernasie, maar hopelik, ná hierdie Covidwinter sal hy weer ontwaak – rasend honger na die groen blare van die kunste.”

Ten spyte hiervan was daar baie hoogtepunte oor die jare.

“Met ons 10 jaar-verjaarsdagkonsert het ’n hele klomp kunstenaars saamgespan om saam met ons makietie te hou. Ons het ons top-100 kliënte die aand gewine en gedine.

“Nog ’n hoogtepunt was dat Jurg beslis die blues se wortels in die noordelike voorstede gevestig het.

“Hy is ’n blues nut en wou net nie opgee nie. Nou is blues al ’n instelling by Die Boer.

“So het Amerika se blues artist van die jaar, Candye Kane, in 2008 by ons opgetree.

“Dit was ’n voorreg om meeste van die topkunstenaars op ons verhoog te verwelkom, soos David Kramer, Sandra Prinsloo, Francois van Coke, Karen Zoid, Lesley Rae Dowling en nog meer.

“Dit was ook lekker om langer speelvakke, spesifiek teater, te begin vestig soos met Spertyd met Sandra Prinsloo en Drie Susters met my, Nicole Holm en Lizz Meiring,” sê sy.

As dit nie was dat die deel van die gebou waarin Die Boer geleë is deur Margit en Jurg besit word nie, sou hulle met die eerste inperking al moes toemaak, sê sy.

“Die plan is om weer oop te maak, maar ons weet nie wanneer nie. Vir eers bly Die Boer net so staan.

“Ons is oorweldig deur die reaksie van kunstenaars en kliënte wat laat weet het, as die deure oopmaak, is hulle eerste daar,” sê sy.

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SLICE OF LIFE

Ouderdom bekruip jou skielik As ’n laaitie het ek baie grootmense hoor sê: Ek sal nooit daai jaar vergeet nie.

Wanneer hulle só gesê het, het een of ander storie gevolg wat vir ’n kinderoor haas onmoontlik geklink het. Ek kon ure lank sit en luister hoe my oupa stories vertel oor vervloë dae. Oor ’n tyd toe goed wat ons vandag as vanselfsprekend aanvaar, slegs wensdenkery was. Of wetenskapfiksie.

Onlangs raak ek met een van my seuns aan die gesels en sonder dat ek besef begin ek ook met “ek sal nooit daai jaar vergeet nie”. Ek vertel hom toe ’n storie wat gebeur het toe ek nog op laerskool was. Terwyl ek vertel, besef ek die voorval het 30 jaar gelede gebeur.

Bliksem! Dertig jaar gelede. Dié gewaarwording bring my tot die besef dat ek eersdaags my veertigste bestaansjaar op die aarde vier. Nóg ’n bliksem!

Toe my pa dié ouderdom was, het ek gedink hy is bejaard. ’n Ou man wat nie by is met die jongste modes of giere nie. Iemand uit ’n vorige era wat nie “cool” genoeg is nie.

En woeps! hier is ek ook amper 40.

My laaities is tieners en voel klaarblyklik dieselfde as wat ek oor my pa gevoel het.

As ek ’n danspassie uitvoer, word ek met rollende oë gekyk. As ek sê ’n liedjie wat oor die draadloos (“Dêrra, ’n mens sê nie meer draadloos nie”) speel is mooi, dan word ek daaraan herinner dat dit in die jare tagtig uitgekom het.

Hoe het 40 my dan so bekruip? Of bekruip die ouderdom maar ’n mens so onverwags?

Die feit dat 40 my lê en loer, het my aan die dink gesit. As ’n mens kyk na die lewensverwagting van die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaner beteken dit dat ek verby die helfte van my natuurlike lewe is. Die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaner lewe net ’n bietjie langer as 63 jaar. Hierdie feit stuur toe op ’n paar weke van sielewroeging af. Baie vrae, baie onbeantwoorde vrae. Daar is nog so baie wat ek wou bereik en hier word ek 40.

Hoekom voel ons altyd die druk om teen ’n sekere ouderdom sekere goed te bereik? In die verlede het ek baiekeer in die strik beland van kyk wat ander mense van dieselfde ouderdom reeds bereik het. En om eerlik te wees, waar dit as aansporing moes dien, het dit my gewoonlik terneergedruk gemaak. Wanneer is dan my beurt?

Die geskiedenis het bewys dat geen ouderdom te oud is nie. Die wêreldberoemde akteur Samuel L. Jackson het sy eerste groot fliekrol op die ouderdom van 43 gekry. Henry Ford was 45 toe sy legendariese Ford Model T bekend gestel is. Ray Kroc was 52 toe hy McDonald’s gekoop het. En ek is seker daar is duisende ander wat bewys het dat ouderdom, soos die jong latte sê, net ’n syfer is.

Gaan ek toelaat dat 40 my onderkry?

Nooit! Alles wat ek tot nou toe geleer of deurgemaak het, het my voorberei vir die nuwe fase van my lewe. Miskien het my styl effens vasgehaak in my dertigs, of soos my kinders dink, in my twintigs.

Die gryskolle slaan plek-plek uit en die hare is effens yl, maar die lus vir die lewe is nog geensins geblus nie.

Daar is nog te veel drome en goed wat ek wil ervaar en sien. Te veel plekke wat ek wil besoek. Ek wil my kinders sien grootword en suksesvol wees en dalk ook hul kinders sien. Ek wil sien hoe daar vrede in die wêreld kom en hoe siektes uitgewis word.

Ek wil net seker maak dis nie die jare in my lewe wat tel nie, maar die lewe in my jare. – Brenden Ruiter

“Ek wil net seker maak dis nie die jare in my lewe wat tel nie, maar die lewe in my jare.”

Back to sea: Annie, a 65kg female loggerhead turtle is one of 23 turtles – 19 little loggerhead post-hatchlings, one sub-adult green turtle, one sub-adult hawksbill turtle and two large loggerheads – that were released back into the ocean on Thursday 14 January after months in recovery.

The turtles were released about 28 nautical miles off Cape Point in a nice warm current.

PHOTO: JACO MARAIS/NETWERK24

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

Covid-19 warrior shares his survival story As we have entered the peak of the second wave of Covid-19, I would like to share my story with my fellow citizens. We must be honest and admit, whether we are in wave one or wave two of the pandemic – the virus is still here, it still infects people and it sadly still kills our family members and friends!

I’m Patrick Franck and I am 49 years old. During the first wave of the pandemic, I developed a fever at work and grew progressively more tired. I was Covid positive during the first wave and I had passed it on to my wife as well. One morning I developed a cold sweat and my wife immediately arranged for an ambulance.

They immediately arrived and put me on oxygen, and my oxygen saturation was only at 22. Normally it should be between 95-100 and I probably only had about an hour left to live. The paramedics stabilised me and then took me to New Somerset Hospital. I was immediately transferred to Groote Schuur Hospital who had high-flow oxygen machines in the high care ward.

During my first week in hospital I was diagnosed with Covid-pneumonia. Not being able to get visitors was just as tough. By the end of my first week the doctors said there hadn’t been much improvement but there also hadn’t been any deterioration. I asked what I could do and one doctor said: “Just keep breathing.” The doctors had a Plan B to run a new set of blood tests, scheduled a chest X-ray and a CT scan.

The virus affects both lungs and what had happened was my alveoli was working so

hard to fight the virus that they were negating their efforts, which is why I wasn’t getting any better.

They adjusted my medication as my lungs started to heal.

The virus is as much a mental as a physical challenge. The visits by psychiatry staff helped me tremendously to put things into perspective and channel my energies into getting better.

Week three my improvement continued, and after 23 days, I was moved to a general ward. After a day in the general ward I was transferred to the Hospital of Hope at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). My oxygen was now more manageable, and I could talk and eat easier. I had chats and made friends with other Covid survivors. It made me realise that everyone’s journey with the virus is different. As they weaned me off the oxygen completely, I had physiotherapy to build up the strength in my legs again. After nine days it was time to say my goodbye to the CTICC staff after 33 days in hospital. I will be eternally indebted to the staff at Groote Schuur Hospital and the staff at CTICC. As the virus is still with us, I would like encourage residents to do everything they can to keep themselves and our healthcare workers safe so we can come through this wave safely. During the second wave, you can do simple acts like always wearing a mask when you leave your home, maintaining 1.5m from others, avoiding social gatherings, and staying home if you feel sick.

PATRICK FRANCK Email

Misdaad op strand Honderde polisiemanne en baie voertuie is skielik beskikbaar om baie ernstige misdaad op die strande te bekamp.

Hul opdrag van selfaangestelde “Generaal Churchill” Cele is duidelik: “We’ll fight them on the beaches, we’ll fight them on the shores.”

Bekamping van gewone misdaadjies soos korrupsie, moord, roof, verkragting, inbrake, ens. moet maar eers ’n bietjie wag.

ADAMUS P STEMMET Durbanville

Thank you for taking care of me I am a Covid pneumonia survivor! My symptoms included high temperatures, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite – I lost more than 10kg in three weeks – and body aches.

It all started on 22 December at work when I felt ex­­haus­ted and suffered a high fever. I went to the doctor on the 23rd and she referred me for Covid testing. The results came back as negative on Christmas day, which I thought was a blessing.

On day six my condition got worse with my temperature going as high as 39.4 °C. I also had a shortness of breath and a dry cough. With the bit of strength I had left in me I drove myself to Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital and upon arrival I was immediately put on oxygen. They also checked my vitals and took X-rays.

The doctor referred me for another Covid test as my X-rays confirmed possible Covid pneumonia. I was sent home with medication the next morning as my vitals were satisfactory and oxygen level above 90.

On day eight my fever, tight

chest, cold sweats and shallow breathing persisted. I could hardly move and was confused.

My second test came back as positive on New Years Day! For the next three days I could cope with the shortness of breath and coughing until the evening of 4 January. I was then admitted to Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital with high level Covid pneumonia. I was placed on highflow oxygen as my blood oxygen level was as low as 76.

My blood pressure was low and I was very dazed.

On 5 January I was transferred to Groote Schuur Hospital and placed on highflow oxygen for a few days and slowly weaned of it until I was able to breathe on my own and eventually discharged on the 10th.

The doctors and nurses took great care of me considering the amount of pressure and strain they are all under. I truly cannot thank them all enough because if I wasn’t admitted to hospital, I would have died at home.

I want to first of all thank you and praise my Father in heaven for his healing touch and having mercy on me.

Rowena, my partner, rock, and love of my life, for standing by my side and nursing, comforting and caring for me every step of the way. Sister Berenise Peterson of ward G25 at Groote Schuur Hospital and all her doctors and assistants for taking great care of me.

Ek sal julle ewig dankbaar wees! My family and friends for the prayers and everybody that interceded my mother (God bless you mommy) and all prayer groups.

I’m at day 21 now at home with my family, oxygen levels are up and vitals okay. I self-­medicate at home and rest as my body will need time to “reset”.

MYRON DU PLOOY Email

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Now could be your time to shine RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com The film company that brought you Bloed Betaal and Meisie VaniLavis is now on the lookout for their next big stars after hosting a casting call last Saturday 16 January.

“Mojam Films was started by Mark Matroos, a man who has been in the entertainment industry for nearly a decade – from singing, rapping, music producing, record label owning, to acting and now owning his own self-funded film company,” explains the company’s marketing representative Miss Lisa B, who is also a singer and rapper.

The company, started by the Mitchell’s Plain resident, has produced and released two films with Bloed Betaal being their latest offering.

It was released at the end of last year at GrandWest Casino. The movie follows a man who seeks to exact his revenge on the gang members who accidentally killed his daughter in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting – a story that is unfortunately common on the Cape Flats.

Hot off the heels of this latest cinema offering, the company is now on the lookout for the next talents to be discovered and work on their upcoming projects.

“Mojam is currently busy with a movie project. Later this year, we will be working on a few music videos for the duo Afrikaans Ruk. Depending on the Covid-19 lockdown level regulations and limitations, we have two to three projects we can use the cast for,”

Miss Lisa B explains.

Last year’s open call, which also took place in January, saw 20 to 40 people attend the auditions, but this year the company expected double that number – up to 100 people, Miss Lisa B says.

“This year’s casting call response, since our previous movie’s release, Bloed Betaal, has been crazy.”

Coordinating 100 people during the pandemic could have provided a problem for the entertainment company, but they had matters under control.

“We set up a team to ensure social distancing is practised outside of the venue, sanitiser was presented and all (attendees and staff) were sanitised, with temperatures taken and a register of all applicants completed.

One person was allowed into the building at a time for their audition and upon that individual’s exit, the next candidate was allowed to enter,” says Miss Lisa B. “We had strict measures in place to ensure the safety of everyone auditioning as well as the Mojam staff.”

Luckily for those who are still looking to make it big this year, last weekend’s open call wasn’t the only way to get your foot in the door.

Mojam Films encourages all aspiring actors and performers to get in touch with them via their talent scout, Justin Barends.

V Visit Mojam’s Instagram (@mojam_ent) and Facebook (@MojamEntertainment) pages for more information or contact Justin Barends on 065 848 1555 or 071 527 1874.

Mojam Films, actors, entertainers and VIP guests at the launch of “Bloed Betaal” last year in December.

PHOTO: MOJAM | FACEBOOK

Jazz festival postponed to 2022

The beloved annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has been postponed until next year.

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With the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc globally, Jazz lovers and supporters of the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) will have to wait for more than a year before they get to see their favourite local and international acts on stage.

Following last year’s cancellation due to the virus, this year’s instalment of the festival has also been called off due to the national lockdown.

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“This decision was accompanied by an optimistic view to host the festival once again in 2021.

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It further reads, “The health and safety of everyone involved with the festival is of paramount importance. It is for this reason that we have decided to postpone the festival to 2022. We trust that our valued sponsors, corporate clients and festinos will stand with us in caution and solidarity to play our part in minimizing the spread of this virus.”

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Squirrel kittens in need of rescue DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

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quirrel mating season has started and already volunteers at the Squirrel Rescue and Rehab Western Cape have their hands full with squirrel babies needing to be rescued, raised and rehabilitated back into their habitat.

Squirrel babies, called kits or kittens, come to the group in various ways – from tree fellers to farm workers, school children and Facebook users.

“We just got in our first little kit for the season, picked up in Houtbay and taken to a volunteer in Fishhoek,” says codirector Lize Testa from Brackenfell.

“The majority of the group’s rescuers are in the Western Cape, but that doesn’t prevent squirrel lovers all over the world from asking for guidance. The group has assisted rescuers of other types of squirrels all over South Africa and even as far as Botswana and Sri Lanka.

Tyson, a four-day-old kit brought to the “Some squirrel finders need a little organisation last week. more convincing to surrender the kits they find. Most finders have the best inten- Then they are slowly released into an area tions when they find a squirrel and decide where they’ll be safe and where they won’t to raise it, but it often ends in heartache be a nuisance to humans. and tears,” she says.

The rehab was founded in 2011 by Tracy This, as squirrels aspirate very easily Starke. and need the right formula at the right “She started her exciting squirrel jourtimes in order to grow. ney in January that year when she raised “Rescues also come in the form of pets her first squirrel. With the help of Dr Steve that can no longer be handled. Squirrels Smit and Dee Hazel, who have been doing make terrible pets. As they grow up, they squirrel rescue for close to 25 years, Tracy become extremely possessive, and you’ll has rescued and rehabilitated countless probably be the only person who can han- squirrels,” says Testa. dle your squirrel.

Tracy Boddy joined Starke in 2015, and “You won’t be able to spend time with in April 2016 they decided to start a more family or friends or go away for a weekend formal group on Facebook and WhatsApp: when you’re owned by a squirrel. They Squirrel Rescue & Rehab Western Cape. chew, scratch and often even bite.”

The organisation is currently in the procIn addition squirrel diets are rather ex- ess of registering as a non-profit organisapensive, and squirrel vets are even more tion. Training sessions on how to become expensive. involved are offered twice a year.

She says they need to be kept in large enEven though volunteers make the work closures due to their high energy levels’ - lighter, the bills still need to be paid. enough space for them to jump and play Raising squirrels are costly. To raise a safely. healthy four-week-old squirrel to release “There are few things as sad as seeing a costs approximately R1 000. squirrel in a cage. While it’s not illegal to A tin of milk ranges between R250 and keep Eastern Grey Squirrels as pets in R350. Once they start to eat, squirrels need South Africa, no wild animal should be special rat pellets, fresh fruit and veggies kept in captivity.” and, of course, a few nuts for treats. Very When kits are between 12 and 16 weeks few vets can assist with squirrels, and old, they’re ready to be rehabilitated. This when a squirrel requires medical atteninvolves them first getting “wild” in a wild- tion, they end up at vets who specialise in ing cage, with minimal human interaction. exotic animals.

Sid and Peaches, two orphans raised by the organisation.

The group relies on donations from volunteers and the public to pay these bills.

Donations are always welcome. This includes: cash donations, milk (Royal Canin Puppy Milk), pet carriers and cages, large cages or aviaries, welded mesh for cages that needs to be fixed, fleece blankets and raw nuts.

What to do when you find a squirrel Squirrel kits are often found bleeding with open wounds or broken bones, having been in a cat or dog’s mouth. Sometimes they are covered with maggots or are cold, wet and crying non-stop.

“Put the baby in an area with low noise level, inside a dark box or container with air holes. Be sure to add a fleecy blanket for warmth. Do not offer the kit any food or water but immediately WhatsApp 082 960 4859, with a photo of the baby and your location to be put in contact with your closest rehabilitator.

If the squirrel has a fluffed-out tail, like a bottle brush, and a body longer than 15 cm, excluding the tail, and approaches humans or pets, it is likely a juvenile squirrel.

In such cases you do not need to intervene as even at the young age of 10 to 12 weeks, the squirrel is independent.

“If the squirrel is approaching humans or pets, try to scare it by making loud noises when it comes near.

If you find an unharmed infant squirrel, you need to guide the healthy baby back to its mother.

This can be done by placing the baby in an open container, with uncooked rice or bird seed wrapped in a sock and warmed in the microwave.

“Wrap the sock in a soft towel and place it next to the baby. Remember, do not give the baby any food or water.

“You can also return the squirrel to its nesting tree. This should be a tree in the immediate area where the squirrel was found. If you don’t know which tree the squirrel’s nest is in, or if the nest was destroyed, then choose a tree closest to where the squirrel was found. Squirrel nests can either be in tree cavities, or in ‘dreys’ - the big balls of dried leaves at the tops of trees.”

If the baby’s eyes are open, you can place the baby on the tree trunk to encourage it to climb.

If it does not climb, place the squirrel in the container and attach the open container to the tree. If the baby’s eyes are closed, attach the open container to the tree.

“It is important to keep children, dogs, and cats out of the area, while observing the baby squirrel for the next six to eight hours of daylight to check that the mother has returned to retrieve her baby. Reheat the rice/birdseed bag every two hours.”

If not, call 082 960 4859 to locate your closest rehabilitator.

V For more information or to make a donation, contact Squirrel Rescue and Rehab Western Cape, Tracy Starke on 082 960 4859, or info@squirrelrescue.co.za, www.squirrelrescue.co.za or follow us on Facebook. .

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‘Happiness lies in following your dreams’ THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo

On stage, dance extraordinaire Lee Kotze is known by his drag character, Mcenzlee Kash.

Living his life as a dancer, Kraaifontein’s dance extraordinaire, Lee Kotze, says the only way youth can truly be happy is if they follow their dreams and chase after their goals.

Keeping this in mind, he has come to achieve what most dancers his age would think is impossible to achieve.

“Before trying to please others start by doing what makes you happy. The rest will follow,” he says.

From the moment he put his dancing shoes on for the first time as a 17-year-old Kotze has performed on many national and international stages and added modelling and fashion design to his profile as well.

Recently he and three of his friends he met in Germany where he currently works as a drag artist on a cruise ship, performed in a show they created themselves.

Excitement would be too much of an understating word to describe the feeling he has for the show.

“Last year was a very difficult time for everyone especially artists of who many had lost their income when productions had to be halted because of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he says.

“When production of the shows we were busy with was stopped, as well as the cruise ship I was on, I could not travel home because the travel restrictions were too strict, so I needed to do things.”

This was when he teamed up with three

of his Acrobat-artist friends and worked on the project dubbed The Dream Show.

“The shows our company usually create are entertaining and often do not have a deeper meaning to them. So we wanted to tell a story and have people get in touch with their emotions,” he explains.

With this objective in mind the production was centred around following one’s dreams and aspirations.

A part of the show focused on the longing for a perfect relationship while another was of a homeless man who just wanted to be a recognised artist.

His role in the play was that of a successful

His craft has allowed him to travel the world.

gay businessman who also really wants to be a famous drag queen.

“With the different characters who all have different dreams and aspirations, we wanted the audience to realise the importance of following our hearts desires because that is what humans really need to fully be happy.”

When he is not entertaining on stages of the world, the dancer-turned-model dresses up in designer garments and poses for cameras.

“I enjoy being able to dress up and become someone else for a while. When it is all over I take it all off and carry on with my life.”

Like dancing, modelling has exposed him to many places in the world and different cultures.

“Interacting with other models from all over the world and learning their ways has been interesting. So far it has given me a new perspective on life.”

Although 2020 was a tough year, the drag entertainer recently flew to the Ukraine for a fashion shoot and was featured in a spread for Nataal magazine, an international art and fashion magazine, and was also featured in Riding with Sugar, a local drama film which is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

“But all of this did not come easy, a lot of sacrifices had to be made and I had to keep my eye on the ball and focus on the end goal.”

Some of his future plans include being an influential member of the LGBTQ+ community before settling down in Europe.

But before that all, the world’s a stage.

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Impact felt on education NETTALIE VILJOEN The provincial education department says the marking of 2020 matric exam papers is progressing well.

Last year, the national Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced that the marking for the matric exams would be completed by Friday 22 January, with results out on Tuesday 23 February.

“The DBE rescheduled the 2020 National Senior Certificate examinations to accommodate the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The June Senior Certificate (SC) examination was postponed and was written together with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination in November 2020,” explains Millicent Merton, a spokesperson for the provincial education department.

In August last year, the DBE reassured candidates that the late release of the results would not jeopardise their admission to higher education institutions.

Last week, the University of Cape Town (UCT) confirmed that the later-than-usual release of matric results would not impact matrics’ possible acceptance to tertiary institutions.

UCT explained that applications from prospective first-year students were considered on the basis of their Grade 11 final results and/or September/trial examination results.

Action plan for 2020 matrics However, as South Africa finds itself in the midst of the second wave, the hope shared by many that the new year would usher in a return to normal has faded quickly. This, says Peter Kriel, general manager at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) – an accredited private higher education provider – has left many matrics without a clear idea of what this year will hold.

He says one of the most important things 2020 matrics can do is to review their plans for the year and ensure they will be able to continue on their chosen path. “Use these coming weeks to make sure that your institution will be able to continue seamlessly in the event of, for instance, another hard lockdown. Ask an institution about their readiness and ability to quickly adapt their offering to a hybrid or online model,” he says.

They should also speak to students who experienced last year’s response. “You need to determine whether students last year were able to continue their learning journey seamlessly, whether they got the support they needed to do so effectively, and whether the learning was adapted in such a way that they continued to be en-

gaged,” Kriel says.

He adds that those matrics who have not yet decided on their plans for the year should consider approaching an institution to talk through their options rather than leaving it too late.

Job prospects Janine Myburgh, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, agrees. She says those with the means, the talent, and the inclination, should try and stay in the education system rather than entering the job market straight out of high school.

“This year, the challenges facing job seekers will be the same as last year but worse. That is, too many job seekers, not enough jobs on offer,” Myburgh adds.

She advises that those not in the very top rung of matriculants should consider attempting to qualify in one of the trades such as bricklayers, plasterers, electricians, plumbers, with a view to eventually start their own business. “There is no substitute for a real skill which is always in demand,” Myburgh adds. She says of the various career paths out there, skilled programmers and computer technicians have a better chance of employment.

“The basic lesson in job seeking is attitude – showing a sunny disposition, a willingness to work hard, and to start at the bottom. Even a series of low-level jobs shows a prospective employer your willingness to work,” Myburgh adds.

Reopening of schools As 2020 matrics weigh their options, a whole new bunch of Grade 12 learners stand ready to take on their final year of secondary schooling. For them the 2021 academic year is already off to an uncertain start as the deputy minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, announced on Friday 15 January that the Council of Education Ministers in conjunction with the National Coronavirus Command Council and cabinet, had taken the decision to delay the reopening of both public and private schools by two weeks.

Teachers were to start the academic year on Monday 25 January followed by learners on Wednesday 27 January.

These dates have now been moved to Monday 1 February for teachers and Monday 15 February for learners. “The DBE will work closely with all nine provincial education departments to establish the true extent of the impact of the virus, resulting from the unfortunate demise of educators, workers and leaders in the sector, especially during the December and January holidays,” Mhaule said.

One of the many art piece that will be on show next month.

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Healing through art KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne When the national lockdown was implemented in March last year, confining everyone to their homes, most parents were forced to take over the unenviable task of teaching and looking after their children, day and night.

It was with this in mind that fine artist Jill Trappler approached child-based organisation, Home from Home, to offer her services.

Her aim was to try and keep the children occupied through the use of art.

Home from Home (HFH) is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that provides support for family-style foster care to orphaned, abused, neglected and vulnerable children.

The organisation has 36 foster homes across the province and spans 16 communities, from Kayamandi to Zonnebloem.

The NPO cares for over 200 children, aged between two to 18. Each home has a house mother, a social worker and a team supporting their needs.

In May last year, Trappler, in partnership with the NPO, kicked off the Orange art Project: a project for social coherence using visual arts.

Since then, the project has introduced image making and craft into 11 of the homes managed by HFH. The project was started in response to the need for art materials required in several homes where the children and foster parents have little or no exposure to image making.

Trappler says: “Lockdown has been stressful for all of us and especially to those who are already facing challenges. Art making contributes to healing and to the well-being of all of us, directly and indirectly.”

The Orange art Project is an extension of The Orange art group, which consists of a group of artists from various backgrounds and experiences. The group is spearheaded

by Trappler.

Trappler explains that she reached out to other artists to assist the children. She says eight artists shared their creative skills with children who are based at 11 of the homes.

She adds that, because of the lockdown, the artists used WhatsApp groups and made video calls to share ideas with their assigned groups. She says in August the National Art Council responded to a proposal based on the pilot project and financial support was given to The Orange art Project. This includes assisting the artists, the homes and the support team.

“There is a budget to assist the house mothers with data each month and materials for projects were delivered to each house once a month.” explains Trappler.

She says once the restrictions of the lockdown were eased, the artists were able to meet with the children in person.

Razia Myers, one of the artists, says it’s a humbling experience. She mentored five children between the age of seven to 13 years at HFH in Ocean View.

“Trying to get the children excited about a subject matter of their choice also shows in the quality of the paintings. We drew our inspiration from the ocean and decided on this as a group. Conceptualisation, ideas and then imagery are all part of the painting process.”

Myers says she is proud of the children and they are all looking forward to sharing their creative pieces with the public at the exhibition.

Another artist, Garth Erasmus, says, “Children are natural born artists, so I just gave them guidance and encouraged them.

We focussed on looking at the environment, what they find inspiring around them.”

Sue Bailie, education support coordinator at HFH, says they are honoured to be part of the project.

“It is definitely one of the more positive aspects to have emerged from the Covid-19 period. The children have not been able to attend school regularly, they have had a lot of free time. This project has assisted in going some way towards filling this gap.”

Trappler says an exhibition to showcase the art pieces will be held at The Spin Gallery in the City bowl from Wednesday 3 February until Saturday 13 February. The items will be on sale.

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Kuils River to host disabled golf A

fter a year-long suspension due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the South African Disabled Golf Association (Sadga) provincial days are set to resume in February.

The last time provincial days were held was in March of last year, a few weeks prior to the national lockdown.

Once golf resumed after the lockdown, the Sadga board of directors felt that staging provincial days could compromise the health and safety of everyone involved.

“Instead, virtual provincial days took

place in the first week of every month, which afforded our golfers a seven-day period in which to submit a score towards the virtual order of merit.

“This innovative concept was met with great enthusiasm from our members – many of whom made concerted efforts to participate each and every month.

“Nevertheless, the long-term goal was always to resume provincial days that would be staged at one golf course on a given Sunday in the month,” says Sadga executive director Craig Moorgas.

“While the resumption is an exciting prospect, the safety of the Sadga golfers and staff remained paramount. We are thrilled to be resuming our provincial days and it will be fantastic to once again enjoy the camaraderie for which these occasions are renowned,” says Moorgas.

“Having said that, we will be implementing a number of measures to ensure the safety of everyone involved. At each and every provincial day our golfers and organisers will adhere to the Golf RSA Covid-19 safety protocols in place at the various golf clubs.

Moreover, golfers will be required to pay their green fees via EFT and there won’t be any prize-givings held. Instead, all players will hand in their scorecards and the winners will be announced the following day.”

The provincial days will also be an opportunity to earn points towards the Race To The Challenge Cup. The first provincial day will take place on Sunday 14 February at Country Club Johannesburg while Kuils River plays host to the Western Cape-based golfers on the same day.

V For more information visit www.sadga.co.za.

Friendship golf day a success

The Friendship Golf Cup was held at Malmesbury Golf Club on Tuesday 29 December last year. The annual event has been running for the last 25 years between Christmas and New Year. Initially, it was held at Ceres Golf Club, but was moved to Malmesbury Golf Club five years ago. The winners on the day were father Duncan Darlington and son-in-law Willem Frylinck, on 45 points. A special thanks again to Malmesbury Golf Club, Danie de Villiers and David Isles. Here are winners Duncan (left) and Willem receiving the trophy from the legendary Bruce Taylor.

Here Bruce Taylor (left) helps Peter Johnson (centre) hand over the lucky draw prize to Danie de Villiers (right).

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Cycle Tour cancelled F

ollowing the lockdown announcement on 11 January, the organisers and sponsors of the Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour ­have confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 event.

The very popular Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour was scheduled to take place on Saturday 13 February from the Durbanville Racecourse.

The Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour is El Shaddai Christian School’s main fundraising event and organised by the school with the support of parents and learners.

Well supported, the event is also a charitable event, which contributes to non-profit organisations in and around the Durbanville community.

“The decision was made after careful con-

sideration of the current number of Covid-19 cases in the Western Cape and the restric­tions on events and sporting activities during Level 3,” says Morné Vorster, chair of the organising committee.

“We look forward to the time when sporting activities can take place safely again and urge all our loyal cyclists to stay safe at this time.

“We also extend our condolences to those who have lost a family member, a relative, close friend or an acquaintance during the pandemic,” he says.

The Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour is the third largest event on the Western Cape annual cycling calendar and will return to its usual slot of the second Saturday of February in 2022.

Niemand weet wanneer sport vir amateurs hervat word nie SAREL BURGER

90 years young and still kicking Ouma Joan van der Merwe will celebrate her 90th birthday today (Wednesday 20 January) by putting on her Karate gi and doing the morning class at Welgemoed Kyokushinkan dojo.

She started training at the age of 70 after a farm attack and just never looked back. She received her black belt on her 80th birthday and her Second Dan at 86. According to her instructor Hennie Bosman, she has shrugged off injuries and illnesses and is a real example to all. “We want to wish her many years of good health and training,” he says.

Amateur- en skole-sportlui sit met die hande in die hare oor die nie-beoefening van sportaktiwiteite as gevolg van die viruspandemie. Maar soveel te meer die beplanners en organiseerders wat al kaalhand slange wil vang.

Daar moet ’n lansie gebreek word vir die wedstrydsekretarisse en uitvoerende beamptes wat voortdurend verskuiwings en aanpassings moet maak te midde van die onsekerheid oor wanneer kompetisies en wedstrydprogramme weer onderweg sal kan kom.

Wedstrydprogramme is die afgelope klompie maande al telkemale “gefinaliseer” – wat dan maar net weer soveel kere aangepas moet word as gevolg van die onseker toestande.

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slaggereed om teen die tweede week van Januarie wedstryde onderweg te kry.

Die skole sou teen hierdie tyd hul programme ontvang het vir die eerste wedstryde in die laaste week van Januarie – maar nou mag die skole eers in die derde week van Februarie heropen.

Wat atletiek betref, sal daar van kleure- en interskole-saamtrekke weinig tereg kom.

En dit laat die vraag ontstaan wat staan gedoen te word omtrent die jaarlikse streeken provinsiale kampioenskapsbyeenkomste.

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Local surfing stalwart mourned The local surfing fraternity is mourning the loss of pioneer Gary Grant, who passed away last week, as announced by the World Surf League (WSL) Africa.

The local branch of WSL conveyed their condolences after confirming Grant’s passing in Cape Town on Thursday, 7 January in Cape Town.

He was fundamental in the formation of the City Surf Series, a handful of Qualifying Series (QS) events that have been held annually for the last five years along the South African coastline. This series helped launch the professional careers of local surfers like Michael February and Matthew McGillivray.

“It came as a shock to hear this unfortunate news and the surfing fraternity and WSL Africa were especially saddened by his passing,” said Colin Fitch, WSL Africa regional manager.

“Accelerate Sport and Grant have been on the front line of the development of pro-

fessional surfing over the last six years. He will leave very big shoes to fill. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Debbie, his family and the entire team at Accelerate Sport.

“On behalf of WSL International I offer my sincere condolences to Gary’s family and loved ones. He was instrumental in bringing stability to the WSL Africa region, through the creation of the City Surf Series.

“He provided an opportunity for all those up and coming surfers with aspirations of making it on to the world tour. For this we are extremely grateful,” said Graham Stapelberg, WSL EVP/GM Tours and events.

Fitch added that the WSL Africa team together with Accelerate Sport will continue to build on the strong foundation laid by Grant.

“We wish our sincerest condolences to his family and friends in this difficult time,” concluded Fitch.

Gary Grant.

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