Abuse cases on the rise NICOLE MCCAIN
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n Good Friday, a Nomzamo man came home under the influence of alcohol. He had spent some of his wife’s money, and when she confronted him, they began to argue. The argument turned physical, and as his wife ran into the house, he took out a gun and fired it. The woman died, and he turned the gun on himself afterwards. Their seven-year-old child witnessed it all. The child, after seeing Social Services, is now living with family. A murder docket and inquest have been opened, and an investigation is under way. Cases such as this are a big problem in the Helderberg, says Hilda Lourens of NGO Ukhukanya, which provides support for victims of domestic violence. She says the organisation, which works with men, women and children, received 18 reports of domestic violence last month. It dealt with another 40 in January and February. “These are only those that are reported to us. If I had to guess, I’d say this is merely a tenth of what is reported in our area,” says Lourens. And it’s not just women and children – almost half the cases personnel dealt with over the last month involved the abuse of men. Constable Mbulelo Mafuna of the
Strand Social Crimes Unit estimates that over 40 protection orders were served in March. These aren’t issued in every case of domestic violence, so there could be more, he says. Fifty incidents of domestic violence were reported in Gordon’s Bay in March, according to the Gordon’s Bay police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Nico Beukes. He says nine of these were criminal cases. “There has been an increase this year,” says Beukes, who mentions another 30 incidents reported since January. “But it’s because people are becoming more aware and reporting the incidents.” Lourens says these are not the only areas with a high incidence of domestic violence, with Macassar and Lwandle in particular being problem areas. Constable Mthokosisi Gama, spokesperson for the Lwandle police, confirms the high rate of domestic violence, but declines to divulge the number of reports the station has received owing to a national lockdown on the publication of crime statistics more than once a year. The official statistics do not include a category for domestic violence; these cases are grouped under assault or murder. Lourens says abuse is not only physical – Ukhukanya often deals with cases of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse can trigger a response
of physical abuse, she adds. Gama clarifies that domestic abuse involves mistreatment or controlling behaviour by one partner towards another in a relationship, which could be between couples, ex-partners, family members or a house mate, among others. Reinette Evans, director of Rape Crisis Helderberg, says domestic abuse is often related to substance abuse. Lourens adds that abuse has become a cultural mind-set, and children are often affected by domestic violence. Children who grow up in an abusive home often perpetuate the cycle because they know nothing else. It is here that education and awareness come in. Evans says domestic abuse can be prevented with education, and “helping mothers to teach their sons to respect women and vice versa. Often the boys just copy what their father does.” She adds that women need to know their rights, and the fact that they can get an interdict against their husband or partner. Gama stresses that cases should be reported to the police, who can help obtain a protection order. However, “the protection order is only the start – it simply sets the boundaries in the relationship”, says Lourens. She adds that the biggest challenge in fighting domestic abuse is
Breadwinners: Morkel Cottage children were given something for hungry tummies when the Kingdom Light Church handed out bread during a community outreach day on Friday. The giving didn’t stop there – Duraline and volunteers painted a section of the Morkel Cottage crèche, while volunteers with PetPals helped treat about 70 dogs for ticks and fleas, and handed out pet food. Photo: Liezie van der Walt
people who drop charges, or apply for a protection order and take no further action. Gama says women often withdraw the charges because the perpetrator is a breadwinner, or with the excuse that the incident was a misunderstanding.
To find out more, or to report domestic violence, visit your local police station or call 10111, or contact Ukhukanya on 021 850 0061. The Stop Women Abuse Helpline can be reached on 0800 150 150, and Childline on 0800 055 555.
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Swede bring tandesorg na gemeenskappe JAMEY THOMAS Die Phambili-gemeenskapsorganisasie het onlangs (2 April) hul nuwe tandekliniek in die veeldoelige Phambile-kerksaal in die hartjie van Broadlandspark geopen. Phambili se stigters Patricia en past. Colin van Wyk, het twee jaar gelede begin beplan aan dié gemeenskapsprojek, toe hulle deur Bert en Kerstin Lundgren van die Ncuma Oral Health Foundation in Gothenburg in Swede genader is. In 2008 het Bert (’n Rotariër) en tandchirurg Kerstin hul eerste baanbreker-tandekliniek in Khayelitsha, die Philani-kliniek, geopen. Oor ’n periode van vier jaar het Philani sowat 12 000 jongmense met behoorlike tandesorg bedien. Toegang tot behoorlike tandesorg in arm gemeenskappe is baie beperk en veral die kinders se tande is in ’n swak toestand. Daarom was hul prioriteit om kinders op te voed in tandesorg. Die Lundgrens het Phambili as die ideale geleentheid gesien op hul droom te verwesentlik. In samewerking met Phambili – en met die
finansiële bystand van die Rotariër-klubs van Goteborg-Orgryte en Goteborg-stad in Swede, die Kromboom Rotariër-klub in Kaapstad en ses plaaslike Rotariër-klubs rondom die Helderbergkom – is ’n ten volle toegeruste tandekliniek opgerig teen ’n geraamde koste van byna ’n half miljoen rand. Die tandheelkundige toerusting wat in Swede aangekoop is en verlede maand hier aangekom het, is gratis deur ’n Sweedse tandtegnikus, Bengt Friberg, geïnstalleer. Die kliniek se eerste voltydse werknemer, mondhigiënis Davianne Carelse, het begin deur verskeie crèches in die gebied te besoek en tandesorg te voorsien. Volgens past. Colin, sal die kliniek hoofsaaklik kinders onder 13 jaar bedien. “Die kinders in dié gemeenskap se tande is só bederf dat hulle ons tandheelkundige dienste bitter nodig het,” het hy gesê. Gedurende die ingebruikneming het ’n emosionele Patricia hul dank uitgespreek en het gassprekers – Deon van Zyl, Rotariër Internasionaal se distrikspresident, en Gio Perez, direkteur van die department gesondheid – hul amptelike goedkeuring aan die kli-
niek toegesê. Perez het gesê in tye soos dié word tandesorg ’n luuksheid en enige geleentheid om dit te verbeter moet aangegryp word. Michael Johnson, Kromboom Rotariër en seremoniemeester, het Kerstin bedank deur haar met die gesogte Paul Harris-toekenning te vereer. Bert, ’n vroeër ontvanger van dié toekenning, het die Saffier-speld ontvang.
Patricia van Wyk (links) en Kerstin Lundgren het die tandekliniek amptelik geopen deur die lint te knip.
Mondhigiënis Davianne Carelse (links) en tandchirurg Kerstin Lundgren het die geleentheid gebruik om past. Colin van Wyk, stigter van Phambili-gemeenskapsentrum, se mond te ondersoek.
Naiema Taliep, die hoofnavorser, vergarder met haar navorsingspan in Erijahville. Die gemeenskap is die fokus van haar navorsing oor die rol van mans om geweld te verminder.
Erijahville-mans werk saam NICOLE MCCAIN Erijahville is die middelpunt van ’n nuwe navorsingsprojek wat ten doel het om geweld te verminder in die gemeenskap. Die navorsing, deur die Die Mediese Navorsingsraad (MNR) en Unisa, word Scratchmaps genoem en kyk na die manier waarop mans en geloof ’n rol in die bevordering van veiligheid en vrede in hul gebiede speel. Volgens Naiema Taliep, die hoofnavorser, asook die MNR-syfers is geweld ’n groot probleem in Suid-Afrika en mans word dikwels die ergste geraak. Hulle is nie net dikwels die geweldplegers nie, maar meer dikwels ook die slagoffers daarvan. Vir elke vrou sterf ses mans as gevolg van geweld. Volgens Taliep is geweld ’n groot probleem in Erijahville. Shaun Phillips, een van die voorsitters van die advieskomitee vir die projek, sê dit word gekoppel
aan dwelmmisbruik, armoede, werkloosheid en ’n tekort aan behuising in die gemeenskap. Scratchmaps gaan kyk hoe om die gemeenskap veiliger te maak deur positiewe manlikheid te bou. Hulle wil organisasies in Erijahville identifiseer en hulle ontwikkel. Taliep sê dit is belangrik vir die gemeenskap om betrokke te raak en het ’n vergadering met sleutelspelers in die gemeenskap gehou. Daarna het sy ’n advieskomitee uit die gemeenskap saamgestel. Hulle het ’n navorsingspan van Erijaville-inwoners bymekaargekry en gaan nou die gemeenskap se ondervinding van geweld ondersoek. Die laaste stap is om ’n intervensieprogram te begin, waar die gemeenskap besluit wat beskikbaar is in hul gebied en wat hulle nodig het. Die vermindering van geweld in die gemeenskap strek almal tot voordeel, sê Phillips. “Die doel van die projek is om hoop te ontdek.”
Hofbrokkies ) ’n Man van Macassar het Donderdag 28 Maart in die Somerset-Wes-landdroshof op ’n klag van aanranding met die opset om ernstig te beseer, verskyn. Die 20jarige man is op 20 Februarie in hegtenis geneem vir die aanranding van Ashley Baartman met ’n piksteel. Die beskuldigde is R300 borgtog toegestaan. Die saak is tot 11 April uitgestel. ) Nog ’n Macassar-man het op Donderdag 28 Maart in die Somerset-Weslanddroshof verskyn. Die man (68) het op ’n klag van diefstal verskyn, ná hy op 22 Februarie in hegtenis geneem is. Hy word daarvan beskuldig dat hy sy dogter se kaste in haar Macassar-huis met ’n koevoet oopgebreek het. Sy dogter het ’n interdik teen hom verkry. Sy saak sal
weer op 26 Mei voorkom. ) Nóg ’n saak van diefstal het Donderdag 28 Maart die Somerset-Wes-landdroshof voorgekom, nadat ’n 27-jarige man sekuriteitshekke in Macassar gesteel het. Die man is op 20 Februarie in hegtenis geneem en die saak is tot 26 April vir verdere ondersoek uitgestel. ) Die saak van ’n Solidariteit-gemeenskapswerker het Donderdag 28 Maart in die Strand-landdroshof voorgekom. ’n Man (61) word van die verkragting van ’n 12-jarige seun beskuldig. Die beweerde voorval het in Gordonsbaai in ’n karavaan wat deur die organisasie geskenk is, plaasgevind. Die man is uit op R2 000 borgtog en sal weer op 4 April in die hof verskyn.
Borgtog aan klipgooi-beskuldigde Die beskuldigde wat van die moord op Dylan Witbooi (15) aangekla word, is Vrydag (13 April) op borgtog van R1 000 vrygelaat. Nehemia Jonker (18) staan tereg op ’n aanklag van moord, nadat Dylan op Donderdag 5 April tydens ’n besoek aan Harmony Park met ’n klip doodgegooi is. Dylan het saam met sy suster, Melissa, haar vaste vriend, sowel as ander vriende van Hanover Park hier kom kamp Melissa sê Dylan en twee van sy Dylan vriende het na die dagkamp-ge- (15). deelte van die park gestap om te swem. Ná hulle geswem het, het ’n groep van twaalf jong mans met twee pitboel-terriërs hulle voorgekeer. Die mans het glo moeilikheid gesoek en ’n onderonsie het gevolg wat
deur ’n sekerheidswag opgebreek het. Die groep is uitmekaar, maar toe die sekerheidswag sy rug draai, het een van die mans ’n klip opgetel en Dylan teen die kop gegooi. Hy was bewusteloos. Hulle het die ambulans gebel en Dylan is na die Tygerberg-hospitaal gehaas. Twee dae later het hy aan sy wonde beswyk. Brinley Petersen, ’n neef van Dylan, het Vrydag (6 April) van die insident gehoor en self onderWitbooi soek gaan instel. Met beskrywings van hoe die verdagtes lyk, het hy en ’n vriend Broadlands Park en Casablanca ingevaar. Met die hulp van die gemeenskap het hulle die vermeende verdagtes opgespoor en die saak aan die polisie gerapporteer.
Three men were arrested for drug possession on Thursday, after police officers found over 60 dagga plants in a Gordon’s Bay house.
Weed killers strike Police reaped a double harvest of drugs and suspects in Gordon’s Bay and Lwandle last week. Three men were arrested for possession of dagga in Gordon’s Bay on Thursday, after officers received a tip-off that a house there was giving new meaning to the term “homegrown”. The officers found over 60 dagga plants growing in pots; they seized the plants, along with the gardening equipment used to cultivate them. Three suspects, between the ages of 20 and 52 years, appeared in the Strand Magistrate’s Court on Friday. In a separate incident, Lwandle police officers arrested a 42-year-old man early on Fri-
day morning – also in connection with possession of dagga. The bust happened when officers on patrol noticed that the Nissan bakkie carrying three people in front of them had no lights on. When they tried to pull the bakkie over, it sped off. The officers set off in pursuit, and the short-lived chase ended when the bakkie hit a stone and was forced to stop. Two men managed to escape on foot, but one was caught. When police searched the bakkie, they found four bags of dagga, weighting in at 120 kg and worth around R13 000. No date has yet been set for the suspect’s appearance in the Strand Magistrate’s Court.
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Supporting the faith The Helderberg New Muslim Support Group will have its first meeting on Thursday at 19:30. If you are a new Muslim or interested in learning more about Islam – or even if you have been a convert for years – you’re welcome to join for an evening of learning, sharing, support and sisterhood. The creation of the support group follows a workshop – titled Crossing the Cultural Divide – held by the the Iqra Learning Centre last month. The three-hour workshop gave Muslim converts the chance to share in one another’s varied experiences and the complexity of settling into a new faith and culture without losing their own identities or family contact. The three panellists – Paula Popescu-Saloojee, Laura Pistorius and Ayesha Brinkhuis – said during the workshop that one of the greatest challenges facing converts to Islam is a lack of opportunities to ask questions, and to find correct information and support. The Helderberg New Muslim Support Group is scheduled to meet at the Iqra Community Centre in Hammond Street, Strand, at 19:30 on the first and third Thursday of every month. Please note that the support group is for women only. To find out more contact Laura Pistorius on 0 021 854 5959 or at 2 ll.pistorius@gmail.com, or Ayesha Brinkhuis on 071 898 9522.
Paula Popescu-Saloojee, Laura Pistorius, Voice of the Cape radio presenter Munadia Karaan, and Ayesha Brinkhuis, who spearheaded the effort to set up a support group for Islamic converts in the Helderberg.
Crunchy and delicious Asian yellowtail stir-fry can be served on its own, or on a bed of rice or couscous. Photo: Annette Theron
Delicious Asian yellowtail stir-fry The eager foodies of the Gazette test kitchen put their culinary skills to the test and experimented with flavours to create this healthy Asian fish stir-fry.
The creation of the support group follows a workshop, titled Crossing the Cultural Divide, held by the Iqra Learning Centre last month.
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From left are Percy Bernado, Sergeant Portia Jack, Constable Edward Nthaba and Pumla Mgujunwa. On the right are Constable Mthokosizi Gama, Nolubabalo Moyaka and Kevin Cupido.
THE Annual Boland College open day takes place at all Boland College campuses on Friday. On the day prospective students, along with their parents, will be able to learn about and apply for the multitude of educational programmes available at the various campuses. “If you’re having trouble deciding on a field of study, come and speak to the people in the know,” a spokesperson says. This year prospective students will be able to undergo a career testing and guidance session, and all the lecturers and academic staff will be available for consultation. After going through the career
guidance session, students-to-be can complete an application form for the June 2012 or January 2013 intake. Funding has also made it possible for Boland College to offer bursaries to deserving students who were unable to register in January 2012. If you have passed Grade 12, you need to attend the open day for the opportunity to apply for one of many post-matric qualification programmes starting in June. For more information, phone Boland College Strand on 0 021 853 7611, or get hold of the Stellenbosch campus on 0 021 887 3027. You can also visit the college site at www.bolandcollege.com.
Sculpting the future Boys from Lwandle’s Simanyene and Khanyolwethu high schools got a helping hand on the path to manhood during the Men in the Making project in Pinelands. The pupils’ visit was initiated by the Lwandle police, who joined hands with Tracker South Africa to mould young boys into future leaders. The programme targeted Grade 8 boys, encouraging them to be responsible in all spheres of life. There were tours of the SAPS
Dog Unit premises, the 10111 premises in Maitland, and the Airwing premises in Belhar, giving the youngsters a chance to learn about how the police work, and inform them of potential career paths. Men for Change, a police support group for men, also held talks on domestic violence, crime and drugs. The Men in the Making project is a Tracker South Africa initiative aimed at encouraging boys to be positive role models.
Cindy, a border collie, showed she couldn’t be outsmarted when she sniffed out drugs hidden in a tyre by one of the pupils.
A window into law enforcement The Cape Town Metro Police gave youngsters a show to remember – and a lesson never to forget – during their recent educational visit to Firgrove Primary. The awareness day included games (“good touch–bad touch”, for example, aimed to teach children about sexual abuse), and a riveting display by the K9 unit, during which sniffer dogs showed how they smell out drugs and concealed weapons, and helped capture a “criminal” on the run. The morning concluded with a programme by Wally, the 107 mascot, who entertained the younger pupils while teaching them the 107 emergency number.
Seen with the boys are Warrant Officer Alania Barnard and Sergeant Portia Jack (on the left). Kneeling on the right is Constable Mkululi Mawela.
Right: Cape Town Metro Police patrol dog Turbo, a German shepherd, demonstrates to the pupils of Firgrove Primary the correct way to nab a criminal.
Schooling: think ahead Helderberg Primary School will host an open day from 18:30 to 20:00 on Thursday for pupils interested in joining the school
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) Vandale wil maar net nie leer nie. Groentetuine is daar om gemeenskappe op te hef. Dit verskaf voedsel en werk, en kan later selfs uitbrei tot grootskaalse boerdery. Met kennis beweeg jy vorentoe in plaas van om als te vernietig. Dís ’n waardevolle les vir vandale. –Rynhardt, Somerset-Wes ) Al kwalifiseer enige smokkelhuis ’n duisend keer vir ’n lisensie, sal ons as gemeenskap dit nooit aanvaar nie. Let op in watter gebiede die meeste smokkelhuise is (nié sjebiens) wat met alles (drank, dwelms) smokkel. Let op ons vervalle morele standaarde soos vandalisme, tiener swangerskappe, en nog meer. Daar is nog nooit ’n lisensie in ’n raadslid, of drankraadslede, se gebiede goedgekeur nie. Ons sal met valkoë die nuwe drankwet dophou. –Willie ) I do not qualify for an RDP house. Why can’t I rent a gap house? I was on the housing list (before I inherited a 55-year-old municipal house), I work in the Helderberg and rent a garage in a backyard for more than R2 000 a month. –Daphne ) Belastingbetalers sal nie meer die pas kan volhou sodat die ANC behuising kan voorsien nie. Die ANC moet bevolkingsgroei en die toestroming van immigrante na SA wat onwettig in huise woon, beperk. As dié kwessies nie aangespreek word nie, wag groot probleme –R. Nel, SW
Born-and-bred Strand resident Muhammad Brinkhuis was appointed as the sales consultant for the Helderberg Gazette on 1 April. If you’d like to advertise your products or services in the Gazette, you’re most welcome to contact Muhammad on 021 841 4275 or 084 735 7866; alternatively, email him at muhammad@helderberg.com.
Nicole McCain has joined the Gazette group as a journalism intern for the Helderberg area. Last year she completed her internship with the Media24 Journalism Academy, which saw her working at titles such as the Natal Witness, Food24 and Men’s Health. Born and raised in Pretoria, Nicole studied journalism in Pretoria before completing her bachelor of philosophy in journalism at Stellenbosch University in 2010.
A cooking affair: Brigitte Pillay, receptionist at the Helderberg Gazette, sold the most Cooking with Gazette recipe books across all the newspaper titles in Boland Media, which publishes the Gazette.
Let him love you: Rusty, a two-year-old dog at the Helderberg Animal Welfare Society, is looking for a good home. Rusty was due to be put to sleep before the weekend, but thankfully, with the over-full kennels, the process was delayed. “Rusty is a very mellow boy with zero aggression, and gets along well with all other dogs, even un-neutered males,” a spokesperson says. “He is in perfect health, completely non-confrontational, and walks well on a leash.” If you’d like to adopt Rusty, phone Helene on 0 073 354 4915 to arrange a meeting.
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Nuwe kuierplek in Strand ’N NUWE uithangplek vir jongmense het op Donderdag 5 Maart in die Strand geopen. Klub 21, geleë in Smitstraat, het ’n groot aantal gaste na die opening getrek. Drie platejoggies, DJ Kevin, DJ Robin, en DJ Godfrey het die gaste met ’n verskeidenheid musiek vermaak.
Volgens eienaar Riaan Stoffels, beoog hy om die klub een van die top nagklubs in die Helderberg te maak. Op die program vir die volgende paar maande is weeklikse karaokeen jazz-aande en in Junie beplan hy om die bekende DJ Cleo in die klub te kry.
Jay-dee de Wee, Fernando Jacobs en Meagan Julies. Foto’s: Bernadette Rossi
Club 21 se eienaar, Riaan Stoffels (blou hemp), met Rochelle Baatjies, Meah Hendricks, Lizette Hendricks en Jeff Hendricks.
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Zayn Adam at Golden Valley THE legendary Zayn Adam, one of the all-time greats of the SA music scene, performs at the Golden Valley Casino in Worcester alongside his band at the end of the month. Zayn is currently celebrating his 50th year in showbiz, and looking back on a career full of highlights. “He is without doubt a favourite son both of Cape Town and South Africa,” a spokesperson says. “Who can forget his Give a Little Love with Pacific Express, which swept South Africa in the ’70s? Zayn’s good looks, wonderful voice and warm stage manner have kept him in the hearts of an adoring public.” He has been the opening act for greats such as Sarah Vaughn and Randy Crawford, and even had his own TV special, A Portrait of Zayn Adam. Zayn Adam will be at the Winners Action Bar at the Golden Valley Casino in Worcester on
Let’s get classical The Somerset West Music Society presents a baroque trio on Sunday 22 April. The trio, made up of Bridget RennieSalonen on flute, Angela Paynter on cello and Grant Brasler on harpsichord, start their performance at 16:00 in the Somerset West Library hall. Entrance costs R55 for adults and R30 for students. For more information contact Essie Koekemoer on 0 021 856 1847.
Get ready to party Zayn Adam. Saturday 28 April at 21:00. Tickets are available at R60 per person. If you’d like more information, phone 0 023 348 7200.
Lose anything at the mall? Somerset Mall, which has accumulated a “vast amount” of lost property through the years, is calling on people to go around and claim goods they may have lost there. Of course, people will have to
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prove in some way that they do indeed own the things they claim to. Anything that hasn’t been claimed after three months (from 1 May to 31 July) will be donated to a local charity.
The Sunflower Fund presents a fundraising dance at De Hoop Primary School’s function centre early next month. The function will take the form of a Denim and Diamonds dance on Friday 11 May at 19:00. The band Shiraz will perform, and KFM surf reporter Deon Bing will make an appearance. Tickets cost R150 per person, and include a light meal and complimentary wine. There will also be a cash bar, and various lucky draw prizes. For more information phone Sarah Norman on 0 082 330 3794 or 021 855 5815. Alternatively, you can visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za
Local rugby clubs leap into battle The 2012 club rugby season in the Western Province kicked off on Saturday, much to the delight of the players and fans who have been anxiously awaiting its start. Club rugby in Western Province is huge, with a total of 157 club matches played this past Saturday. Among the local clubs in action this past weekend were Helderberg, who played Goodwood in their first Super League B clash of the season and came away with a convincing 46–6 win and 5 points. Helderberg lost their Super League A status last year, and needed to get out of the blocks in a hurry to move back to Super League A status next year. Goodwood has moved up to Super League B from the Premier A, and will find the going tough. Other Super League B matches last weekend included: Bellville vs Hand & Hearts; Brackenfell vs Pniel/Villagers; Collegians vs Primrose; and NNK vs Kuils River. For results on these and all other WP club rugby matches go to wpclubrugby.co.za. One of the favourite teams in Premier League A is St Georges, who kicked off their season with a match against Paarl. They narrowly lost 35–31. Elsies River played Hamlets; Kraaifontein took on Langa; and Scottsdene battled Rangers. Sir Lowrians kicked off their Premier League B season with a crushing 66–13 win over Milnerton, scoring 10 tries and earning 5 points in the process. They should win this league comfortably this season and get promoted to the Premier league A in 2013. Strand United and Macassar are two other local clubs playing in this league. Strand United played Van der Stel and won 20–15, while Macassar played Silvertree and also won their game, with 22–16. Other matches in this league were: Stellenbosch Coronations vs Eerste River; and Lagunya vs Franschhoek. In Division 1, Strand played Northerns and beat them 27–13 ,while Raithby lost 9–3 to Mannenberg. All Saints beat Busy Bees 15–7 in their Division 2 clash, while Strand Pioneers beat
Masiphulelo 24–23 in their Division 3 match. Read DistrictMail for full reports and more photos of some of these matches. Herman Abrahams, the deputy CEO of the Western Province Rugby Football Union, says he’s pleased to report that the season’s registration process was conducted with speed, and a minimum of bumps and bruises; he thanks all the clubs that responded in time. “At the last WP Union meeting, four clubs were accepted as full members of the WP Club Rugby family,” he goes on to say. “They are Simondium, Pêrel United, Young Brothers and Imiqhayi. With these four clubs joining the WP Club Rugby family, our total number of clubs has increased to 90.” Two clubs, Simonsberg Region and the Sunday League, were also accepted as associated members of the WP Union. “In total, 10 rural teams form part of the Simonsberg Region, whilst the Sunday League consists of 22 teams. To all of these clubs – welcome to the family. “The WP Union will lend a hand to these clubs concerning aspects like coaching, referees and applications to the Lotto Board.” Abrahams adds that, with the petrol price being sky-high, travel expenses have become a huge factor for clubs – so it’s fantastic news that the WP Union, with the cooperation of Golden Arrow Bus Services and the National Lotteries Board, will help a huge number of clubs with their travel expenses. “All the clubs from Premier League A and B, as well as Divisions 1 to 4, will share in this project’s benefits,” he says. Abrahams goes on to say that last year a number of workshops were held to teach clubs how to maximise their use of social media. “As a tool to communicate with their members, supporters and the public, the social media are very important. I am sure there will be a lot of tweets and Facebook items going around this year. “Don’t forget to add the hashtag #wpclubrugby into your Saturday tweets so that we can all follow the full club rugby action stream as you tweet. “Club rugby followers are also invited to watch the programme on club rugby every Wednesday at 21:00 on Cape Town TV.”
Helderberg’s hard-working hooker Zane Raimondi, together with fiery flank Wikus van Staden, get stuck into a loose scrum during the match against Goodwood, played at the Charles Morkel stadium in the Strand on Saturday. Helderberg won the match 42–6. Photo: Peter Bee
Take a swing for charity The Butterfly Foundation, in conjunction with Easy Events, will hold the Zelbia Rossi Memorial Golf Day on Sunday 6 May. The 4BBB-format event will be held at Somerset West Golf Club; there will be a lucky draw with great prizes up for grabs.
Entrance costs R250; businesses or golfers who want to contribute can sponsor a hole at R1 000. If you’d like any more information, give Bernadette Rossi a call on 0 078 767 5885, or get in touch with Brian Howes on 021 851 7950 or 082 335 7824.
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