To access & view latest edition insert the link (https://issuu.com/capeflatsnews/docs)
VOL 15 ISSUE NO.157
TEL. 076 276 4241 / O62 O16 4622
Email: bcnews@telkomsa.net
OCTOBER 2018
Tjommies leads peace effort in Kariba Court Dreaded ‘Guy Fawkes’ looms
• Enjoying a rare day outdoors is residents from Kariba Court. The day was made possible by Tjommies Singing Group who as part of their outreach projects hosted a Fun Day. They hoping days like this will build community camaraderie and get people to participate more actively in recreational activities. (Copy submitted)
Monday, November 5 sees Guy Fawkes celebrated amongst locals for no persuasive reason. Many community organisations and civil society have raised their concerns and objections, particular in light of random shootings and irresponsible behaviour by those taking part. The City of Cape Town has announced designated fireworks sites in the lead-up to Guy Fawkes and Diwali
taking place in early November. These sites will be the only sites in the City where residents will be able to legally discharge fireworks on 5 and 7 November respectively as well as on New Year’s Eve. The designated site in this part is – Athlone Stadium parking area (eastern side), Klipfontein Road, Athlone, (Copy submitted)
16 Days of Activism By Nawaal Ernstzen The 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children is a global campaign, internationally known as, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
women and children that exists in our world. For far too long, freedom, shame and silence have allowed violence against women to escalate to epidemic proportions; one in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence.
And locally, these statistics are astounding but While the name may differ, the aim stays also inconclusive. While the reported cases are the same; it wishes to raise awareness of high, there are many cases that go unreported, the high prevalence of violence against which is sad but unfortunately, a fact.
This very important initiative was started in 1991, by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute, held by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers University, a university in New Jersey, in the United States of America. It has since been adopted in many countries and for good reason.
The campaign runs every year from 25 November until 10 December. Pay special notice to these dates though, as they were not chosen on a whim.
Abuse is everywhere. For those not sure what abuse actually is, it is any form of behaviour (physical and verbal) that causes fear, bodily harm and pressure (forcing you to do things you do not want to do). And in many of these cases, the perpetrators are not strangers, it happens within the woman and child’s own home. It’s sad to think that women have won many wars but still have to fight the battle within her own household.
• November 29 – International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
A closer look at these dates reveal • 25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• December 1 – World AIDS Day • December 5 – International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development • 10 December – International Human Right’s Day Be aware, be cautious and speak out; don’t be a victim, be a warrior, and fight back.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Nelson Mandela
For news & updates go to our Facebook Cape Flats News