Die Matie - 29 March 2017

DieMATIE WOENSDAG 29 MAART 2017 | GR ATIS

SES-EN-SEWENTIGSTE JAARGANG | NO 5

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BREAK THE STIGMA Patricia Baadjies during the flashmob staged on Rooiplein to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Read more inside.

Education students first to study in sign language at SU

New opportunities for deaf students ANÉ VAN ZYL

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wo Students in the faculty of Education are the first to study by means of Sign Language at Stellenbosch University (SU).

The foundation phase students make use of a translator who follows them from class to class to interpret lessons.

“The lectures continue as normal and when videos or music is used, the material is interpreted as far as possible,” said Vicki Fourie, senior interpreter at the SU Language Centre.

“Tests and examinations take place with the other students, and an interpreter is present to interpret announcements and questions,” she said.

Ilzé Aäron and Imran Bodalaji’s first language is South African Sign Language (SASL), and they study in Afrikaans. They were also placed in university residences.

Aäron and Bodalaji both want to work as teachers for the deaf and those with impaired hearing.

They were both pupils at the De la Bat School for the Deaf in Worcester, and aim to teach there in the future.

“I waited four years to come here, and since I found my way around campus, I really enjoy it.

“For me, it’s quite normal being in a class with the rest of the students.

“As long as an interpreter is present I can understand everything,” said Bodalaji.

Aäron said getting used to university life is still a challenge because in school they were in a deaf environment.

Photos: LUKE VAN NIEKERK

PIONEERS Aäron and Bodalaji talk about their studies at SU. “It’s different, but every day it gets better. We are pioneers, the first to open the doors for other students to also come to university.

“Many are under the impression that they can’t do it, but we are here to show them that with hard work it is possible,” she said.

Dr Marcia Lyner-Cleophas, head of the Office for Students with Disabilities, said they would like to expand the service to other faculties.

“Limited resources means that for now the service can only cater for one or two students at a time.”

Dr Louise Botha, coordinator of the BEd programme, explained that the students aren’t completing all their first-year subjects this year, and will complete the course over a five year period.

The university is currently temporarily employing two South

African Sign Language Interpreters to interpret lectures.

“The university is currently looking to appoint someone permanently to act as interpreter in a classroom situation,” said Fourie.

Lecturers have to discuss their lessons with the interpreters before the class begins, and if an interpreter doesn’t have a sign for a specific term used in class, the term is written down.

“Later on we have a meeting with the interpreter to discuss the best possible sign to use for the term,” Aäron explained.

It is also imperative that the noise in the classroom is minimised, as interpreters need to hear the lecturer clearly.

“Some students don’t realise that I can hear noise, and that it can be quite exhausting,” said Aäron.

Lyner-Cleophas said the students

receive support on an individual basis, which depends on the specific needs of the student.

“Examples may include sign language access in a conversation outside class time, arrangements for notes during house-meetings in residence and an interpreter present at doctor’s appointments.”

She added that the Dis-Maties society caters for social needs and ensures they have positive academic and social experiences on campus.

After completing matric, both students spent time working with children.

Bodalaji worked as an assistant teacher at De la Bat while working to improve his matric results. Aäron also worked as a assistant teacher at a school for the Deaf named Wittebome Dominical School.

“I would like to go back to De la Bat because I feel at home there.

“The people there feel more like my people,” Aäron said.

Botha added that they are excited to have the two students in their faculty.

“We don’t have a lot of students being educated to specifically work with the deaf and those with impaired hearing, and we are also excited that they are going to work in the foundation phase,” she said.

Lyner-Cleophas said that as the university grows and more students study on campus, more students like Bodalaji and Aäron will come to Stellenbosch.

“We constantly reflect on our processes and get feedback from students and staff to see where we can change and improve,” she said.

New degree in cancer science at SU 2 AAC promises reform 3 Wie maak die beste burger in die Bos? 5 Parlotones talk origins of songs 7 VB: Maties op pad na halfeindstryd 12

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STUDENTEHOF

Dancing to decolonise on Rooiplein Last week Wednesday saw SU students celebrating contemporary forms of traditional dance in an attempt to decolonise their bodies.

Camila Salcedo, who hosted the event, said the collaborative performance served as “an active process of being aware and present in our own bodies, creating a sense of pride and embracing of ancestry”.

Participants were allowed to listen to the music of their choice through headphones whilst they danced in groups of six at a time on

the Rooiplein.

Salcedo invited the public to partake in the dancing event, and encouraged students to wear traditional clothing.

She however urged participants against wearing cultural clothing that “are not their own”.

Salcedo is a student at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, a university of the visual arts in Halifax, Canada. She hopes to organise more of these events before returning at the end of April.

Dramastudente dans op TB-dag Dramastudente van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het saam met TB Proof gewerk om ’n kitsskare (flashmob) op die Rooiplein uit te voer as deel van Wêreld Tuberkulosedag op 24 Maart.

Drie honneursstudente, Mercy Kannemeyer, Anke Cullinan en Jodecee Solomons, het saam met mediastudente en TB Proof gewerk om die geleentheid te organiseer.

Shakoer Baderoen en Ziyaad

Jeftha het die dans gechoreografeer en het die ongeveer 20 dramastudente twee weke voor die tyd afgerig. Kannemeyer sê die studente is besig om 'n dokumentêr oor oorlewendes van die siekte te verfilm.

“Die doccie sal later die semester klaar wees” het sy gesê.

Die mediastudente Yantárni Smuts en Semoné Eagleton doen die kamerawerk.

New Miss South Africa crowned On Sunday evening Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss South Africa 2017 at the Sun City Superbowl, becoming an instant millionaire and national ambassador at age 21.

Nel-Peters, originally from Sedgefield, Western Cape, will fulfil this role for 12 months and takes home R1 million cash, sponsored

by Cell C and Sun International, and other grand prizes including

a Nissan Juke. She will represent South Africa at Miss World and Miss Universe where she will be involved in promotional and charity work.

Adé van Heerden and Boipelo Mabe were crowned first and second princess, respectively.

The 59th annual pageant featured artists such as Lebo M and Lira, as well as an appearance from former Miss South Africa and Miss World, Rolene Strauss.

Temporary shuttle solution The SRC announced that shuttles will do additional trips on campus between 18:00 and 21:00.

The shuttles will therefore not only complete hourly trips, but regular trips within the hour.

The SRC worked with the Rector’s Management Team (RMT) to provide this temporary solution to a long term problem.

The SRC also said that a new electronic booking system is to be implemented next semester.

The system will serve to reduce waiting time between trips.

The university shuttle service transports students from central campus to the edge of campus, and also travels to private housing in town.

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STUDENTEREGTERS Shevelle Naidu, Joshua Rutgers, Summer van Haght, Alexander Pagel en Abbey Macfarlane is vanjaar se studentehof-regters.

CANCER SCIENCE

New cancer degree at SU

HAYLEY GRAMMER

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tellenbosch University (SU), with support from the African Cancer Institute (ACI), recently became the first academic institution in Africa to offer a structured science programme focused on cancer.

The MPhil in cancer science, launched in January 2017, centres on targeting research gaps and establishing sustainable cancer research programmes.

Cancer is the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body, and there are over 100 different types of cancer to date.

According to SU, cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality, and cancer cases are expected to increase worldwide from 14.1 million in 2012 to 22.2 million by 2030.

“While our understanding of cancer has increased significantly over the past few decades, cancer knowledge is still under-represented in academic curriculums on the continent,” said prof Vikash Sewram, director of the ACI. Sewram was previously a director at both the Oncology Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council and the Cancer Research Initiative of South Africa.

The new MPhil offers postgraduate

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CANCER RESEARCHERS at SU who will target research gaps. training to all cadres of health personnel and is being offered on a full-time basis over a minimum period of 18 months.

Topics covered in the programme include: cancer biology, tumour physiology, planning cancer research studies and selecting the correct research methods.

Further topics of exploration include understanding the role of infection in cancer risk in Africa, the importance of nutrition in cancer survivorship, the principles of cancer chemotherapy and the role of the environment in public health.

The ACI was launched in 2013 in an effort to consolidate the university’s cancer and cancer-related research activities.

The aim is to develop a critical mass of professionals that will assist in

mobilising cancer research in Africa.

“The ACI provides a strong platform for scholarly growth and knowledge production in pursuit of high-quality evidence-based cancer care.

“Research at the ACI will cut across the cancer continuum – spanning prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care,” said Sewram.

Candidates who hold any of the following qualifications can apply for the 2018 programme: - An MB, ChB or equivalent degree - A four-year professional bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline - A BSc Hons degree in Medical Sciences obtained via SU or another recognised university, or an equivalent qualification approved by the Senate.

RACIAL DEBATE

‘Racism should be public enemy no. 1’ BONITA WILLIAMS

Gratis burgers by Spur eindig April Studente sal Spur se gewilde “koop een, kry een gratis”-burgerpromosie op Maandae nog tot 17 April kan geniet.

Ná daar vroeër berig is die aanbieding sal op 31 Maart eindig, het Arizona Spur in die Eikestadwinkelsentrum bevestig dat die aanbieding eers op 17 April sal eindig.

Die aanbieding het die afgelope vyf jaar ’n instelling onder studente geword, maar volgens Spur se uitvoerende hoof, Pierre van Tonder, is dit nie meer bekostigbaar om daarmee voort te gaan nie.

“Ons bevind onsself in die moeilike posisie waar inflasie oor die afgelope twee jaar dit ongelukkig onbekostigbaar maak om die promosie voort te sit,” het hy gesê.

Die restaurantgroep beplan om binnekort nuwe spesiale aanbiedinge aan die publiek bekend te stel.

Intussen het Java Bistro in Stellenbosch ook ’n “koop een, kry een gratis”-burgerpromosie bekendgestel. Studente met ’n geldige studentekaart kan van Maandae tot Vrydae tot 18:00 ’n burger vir R69 (en nog een gratis) kry.

Failure to prioritise anti-racism has left a vacuum in South African society, emphasising the need for introspection, retrospection and selfcorrection.

These were the sentiments shared by panellists at the debate on Race and Human Rights that took place last Wednesday.

“Racism is a social ill. The only way to ensure stability in South Africa is to make racism public enemy number one. To do so we need to practice more love and compassion.

“If we can manage this, the socioeconomic challenges will become less and less,” said Councillor Franklin Adams.

Questions were raised about the

role each person should play in a democratic South Africa that is still burdened by racism.

“What is the role of white people in the new South Africa? It is to listen,” said Lize-Mari Doubell, panellist and Stellenbosch University (SU) postgraduate student.

“There is a difference between being non-racist and anti-racist. One is part of the problem and the other part of the solution.”

After the panel made their opening statements, the floor was opened for questions. This was followed more by understandings and misconceptions relating to race, rather than questions.

The discussion was emphasised as a space for dialogue and debate.

“Why is it the responsibility of black people to strip themselves, and

for black people to be present for white people to engage in constructive dialogue about racism?

“Why do people still identify by their apartheid classification? Is it possible that white people still don`t see anything wrong with the colonial model they benefited from?” asked one member from the audience.

The existence of race was hotly contested, with some arguing there is only one race, the human race, and other members arguing that racial categories make redress easier.

“In discussions around race or social justice we must realise that it’s not a theoretical discussion, it is a very personal discussion, it is a discussion about experiences and it is often a discussion about hurt and about pain,” concluded Doubell.

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TB DAY

AAC promotes transformation JEANINE MALAN

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he Academic Affairs Council (AAC) lacks the financial resources to fulfil their function optimally and is unable to adequately support students due to an inefficient structure.

AAC chair, Mkululi Nompumza, said that council members who do not interact with students successfully are the root cause of the issue.

“We’d have members at house meetings that introduce themselves but do nothing beyond that.

“We plan to have AAC members attend head mentor meetings and forums because that’s where academic issues come through.

“We need to interact with our head mentors to ensure that we fulfil our mandate,” said Nompumza.

According to Nompumza, the ACC’s sole mandate is to protect the academic interests of students, but also to promote academic success.

“When we speak of protecting the academic interests of students, we are speaking about how students can come to us when they’ve got problems in their faculty with things like HEMIS, plagiarism and the language policy.

“The only way we can address the academic issues that occur in our various faculties is through them, because they are the ones who are able to bring the academic issues up to their faculty committees, who then convey the issues to the AAC. “We have members on teams such as the learning and teaching committee, Senate, and the Institutional Forum (IF). It is because of this that we can come together in the AAC meetings and address student matters from a broad perspective.”

Broadening the AAC’s influence even more, Nompumza also serves on the SU Council, the highest policy making body of the university.

“My role there is a student representative, I basically ensure that students have a voice in our policy making,” he said.

The AAC’s main source of income is funds it receives from the faculties but that was halted earlier this year.

The council is currently attempting to transform the process by championing for a policy that involves the money being directly and electronically transferred to the AAC without having to request it from the faculty managers, which will ensure

consistency.

“This notion of having these payments dependent on faculties is very detrimental to us, because it takes too long for that money to be transferred to us and some faculties simply do not pay.”

The AAC was set to host an event last week Wednesday to speak to students about what the council does as well as hand out merchandise but was cancelled due to “financial challenges”.

Nompumza’s vision for the AAC is not met without criticism. A major issue raised by some faculty managers is that the AAC does not differ from or contribute to the work of the various faculty committees. However, Nompumza disagrees.

“When we look at the roles, there’s definitely a distinction. While the faculty committees are more facultybased, the AAC has a role that looks at students in all faculties.

“Additionally, the fact that we as the AAC are also representatives in other councils gives us a much broader role because we are able to, by looking at everything holistically, see how the issues of the other councils can feed into the faculties,” he said.

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TB DAY Chad Japhta and other drama students performed a flashmob on the Rooiplein to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

NAVORSING

SRC

Matie-navorsers vat heuningbedrog vas

Important agenda points not raised at meeting

ARLEEN STONE

Navorsers aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) en die Universiteit van Rome La Sapienza het ’n vinnige, gebruikersvriendelike metode ontwikkel wat ’n stokkie voor heuningbedrog in Suid-Afrika kan steek.

Heuningbedrog vind plaas wanneer heuning met goedkoop suiker verdun word of wanneer hoë gehalte heuning met laer kwaliteit heuning vermeng word. Soms word produkte ook geëtiketteer asof dit van Suid-Afrika kom, maar word dit in werklikheid ingevoer of met buitelandse produkte verdun.

Hoewel daar reeds metodes is om vir die egtheid van heuning te toets, het dr Anina Guelpa van die US se Departement Voedselwetenskap saam met ’n navorsingspan ’n spesifieke NIR (naby-infrarooi)-kalibrasie vir Suid-Afrikaanse heuning as deel van haar nadoktorale studies ontwikkel.

“NIR-spektroskopie (sien regs) vorm ’n deel van my navorsingsveld en as navorser in voedselwetenskap wou ek hierdie tegnologie op ’n praktiese metode toegepas het,” het Guelpa gesê.

Hoewel die bestaande toetsmetodes relatief maklik bekombaar is, is dit duur en tydrowend. Daarby word die produkmonster in die meeste gevalle ook vernietig. Die NIR-tegniek is egter uiters effektief, beskadig nie die monsters nie en derhalwe kan dit vir toekomstige ondersoeke bewaar word.

NIR-spektroskopie is bekend in die wetenskapgemeenskap en in vorige internasionale studies is dié tegnologie gebruik om te bepaal van watter soort blomme sekere heuning gemaak word.

Guelpa het ook kalibrasies ontwikkel wat kan toets of heuningmonsters deur Suid-

4.1. COB

5.3. Election Convenor

4.2. PK Meetings & Accountability

5.4. Plans for Transformation Portfolio

4.3. SRC Visibility and Participation *The irony

6.1. Election for Institutioanal Forum

5.1. Higher Education National Convention

6.2. Election for Branding & Marketing Portfolio *Much needed

Foto: VERSKAF HEUNINGSOET US-navorsers het ’n metode ontwikkel om heuningbedrog stop te sit.

Afrikaanse bye geproduseer is.

Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Byeboerindustrie word daar jaarliks tot sowat 1 500 ton heuning geproduseer.

Dit voldoen egter nie in die verbruikersaanvraag nie en daarom moet ongeveer dieselfde hoeveelheid ingevoer word. Hierdie ingevoerde heuning word teen goedkoper pryse aangekoop, tot nadeel van die plaaslike mark.

Dit skep ook geleenthede vir die vervalsing of verdunning van hoë kwaliteit heuning.

“Nie net sou die verbruiker sodoende mislei kon word nie, maar dit beteken ook toenemend dat plaaslike produsente nie meer kan meeding teen die lae pryse waarteen hierdie vervalste produkte verkoop word nie,” het prof Marena Manley, ’n NIR-spektroskopiekenner van die US se Departement Voedselwetenskap, verduidelik.

“Alle eg Suid-Afrikaanse heuning deel sekere spesifieke spektroskopiese karaktereienskappe, ongeag van die streek waarvandaan dit kom of die soort blom wat die bye as bron gebruik het,” het sy bygevoeg.

“Hierdie streeksgebonde spektroskopiese eienskappe help ons om tussen ingevoerde of vervalste produkte te onderskei.”

Hoe werk NIR-spektroskopie?

- ’n Monster van bv. heuning of olie word in ’n NIR-spektrofotometer geplaas.

- ’n Straal onskadelike lig (wat die NIR-deel insluit) tref die monster.

- Die lig verloor energie omdat dit gedeeltelik deur die monster Photo: SUPPLIED geabsorbeer word. Die hoeveelheid lig geabsorbeer hang af van die fisiese en chemiese samestelling van elke monster.

- Die spektrofotometer meet die oorblywende lig wat gereflekteer word. Die geabsorbeerde lig word beskou as unieke spektrale inligting wat spesifiek is tot daardie monster.

Elke monster sal dus sy eie spektrale inligting hê.

- Hoewel die spektrale beelde van Suid-Afrikaanse heuning op die oog af eenders lyk, kan dit met behulp van vooraf-ontwikkelde kalibrasies onderskei word van nie-SuidAfrikaanse heuning.

5.2. Student Parliament *Non-existent

*Ed. Read more on page 4.

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BLACK SUNDAY

NPO celebrates black excellence TESS VENGADAJELLUM

Celebrating creative excellence and funding higher education for black students is the aim of a new initiative taking Stellenbosch by storm.

The Black Sunday Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) was formed last year by Ntabiso Sojane and Sihle Trolly, and is based in Stellenbosch.

Third year student, Misa Makwakwa–Masokameng, who forms part of the NPO’s management, emphasised the need for recognition of black excellence in not only the black community, but also the greater Stellenbosch community.

“The creative arts aren’t appreciated and recognised in black communities, therefore we as a NPO intend to raise money for black students so that they can continue their studies with a special interest in the promotion of the black creative arts industry.”

In terms of pushing the Black Sunday initiative in Stellenbosch, the NPO aims to create platforms and spaces where students can support one another, especially in creative disciplines.

“It is a good idea, especially in

terms of raising funds for tuition and registration,” said Ashleigh Masara, a third year BComm student. A #BlackOutBeachDay was set to take place on 25 March in order to raise funds for higher education, as well as break the stigma attached to black bodies on the beach, but was cancelled due to a lack of support and interest from the Stellenbosch community.

“During apartheid, black people were banned from the beach, save for a few days out of the year. We had hoped to make their presence (black bodies) on the beach something to expect, and not something that is often picked upon as being crowding on the beach,” said Makwakwa–Masokameng.

Past initiatives taken by the NPO include markets to support black entrepreneurs, as well as poetry slams, to support black creative arts.

Future plans for the year ahead include an All Black Ball, which will cater to blackness, especially through music.

“It will be an alternate to the Huisdans culture, but moreover a dance where black people aren’t sticking out like a sore thumb either,” added Makwakwa–Masokameng.

Nou haan onder die henne DANÉ DOOGE EN ELZE GOOSEN

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á die groot konsternasie en sosialemedia-storm oor Helshoogte se Hoenderdag, het die Animal Welfare Society (AWSS) bevestig dat die hoender, Rocket, goed aanpas ná sy traumatiese ervaring.

Volgens Jessica Perrins, hoof van die AWSS se kommunikasie, is Rocket ’n regte ladies-man.

“Rocket bly nou saam met twee henne op een van die plase wat die AWSS ondersteun. Die AWSS is tans besig om ʼn saak saam met speurders op te stel aangaande die trauma wat Rocket op Hoenderdag ervaar het,” het Perrins gesê. ’n Man het glo probeer dat die hoender ’n sigaret rook en dit alkohol probeer ingee. Die hoender is ook hoog in die lug gegooi.

Perrins het beklemtoon dat dit nie een van Helshoogte se eie hoenders was nie en die koshuis nie verantwoordelik is vir die hoender se trauma nie.

“Helshoogte kyk pragtig na hulle hoenders, maar ʼn koshuis is nie ʼn geskikte plek om hoenders aan te hou nie.”

Perrins voel ook sterk dat enige dier, nes ʼn mens, subjektiewe regte

KAPOKHAAN Rocket, die Helshoogte-hoender. moet hê.

Volgens Delano van der Linde, ’n dosent in personereg by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), is subjektiewe regte vir diere ’n ingewikkelde kwessie.

“Die eerste, pertinente vraag, is wat die aard en omvang van hul regte sal wees. Dis vanselfsprekend dat diere nie eiendom kan besit of die reg op vryheid van uitdrukking kan hê nie,” het Van der Linde verduidelik.

“Daar moet ook gevra word aan

watter diere hierdie regte toegeken moet word.

“Veediere in Suid-Afrika word algemeen vir voedselproduksie gebruik, maar huisdiere soos katte en diere word nie,” het hy bygevoeg en verduidelik dat daar dan vrae sal ontstaan oor tussen watter diere onderskeid getref sal word.

Perrings het gesê ʼn dier “kan ook soos ʼn mens pyn en hartseer voel en moet daarom nes mense op ʼn regsvlak hanteer word.

SRC

NEW STUDY

Genetics influence methods for child development Members

HAYLEY GRAMMER

A study has now revealed that a child's genetic make-up can play a huge role in intervention efforts to maximise his or her development.

Conducted by Prof Mark Tomlinson from the Psychology Department at Stellenbosch University (SU), the study sheds new light on why some children benefit more than others from interventions, and raises complex questions about psychosocial intervention programmes in general.

The study was published on 28 February in PLoS Medicine, and was funded by the Government of Canada through Grand Challenges Canada's Saving Brains programme.

“These findings provide the tantalising possibility of being able to better focus intervention efforts to ensure that everybody receives the appropriate interventions that they need to optimise the development of their children," said Tomlinson.

Grand Challenges Canada is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact® in global health and is funded by the Government of Canada.

It supports innovators in low- and middle-income countries, and in Canada.

“We conducted the initial randomised control trial 13 years ago, and for most randomised control trials the participants are never followed longitudinally across time.

“We are increasingly realising on a global scale that it’s fine to measure what happens at one point in time but what actually happens later is equally important.

“Grand challengers Canada put out a call for proposals to re-enrol the initial participants, so we responded to that call, made the proposal and received the grant.

“We then went out and found those participants who had received those

interventions all those years ago.”

In the follow up study, which reexamined the original attachment results, it was revealed that the intervention implemented had in fact worked well for toddlers who had a particular genetic characteristic.

The caregivers and their children were re-enrolled and the original attachment results were re-analysed based on whether the child had the short or long form of gene SLC6A4.

"This enabled the investigators to test whether the original attachment outcomes were influenced by a geneintervention interaction," said Tomlinson. The researchers then factored in whether the child had the short or long form of gene SLC6A4, the serotonin transporter gene, which is involved in nerve signalling, and which other studies have linked to anxiety and depression.

Previous studies have also shown that individuals with the short form of SLC6A4 are generally more sensitive or 'susceptible' to psychosocial interventions, in other words, they benefit when they get it, and do not benefit, or actively suffer harm when they do not get it.

However, children with the long form of the gene were apparently unaffected by their mother's training or lack thereof, and in both cases, the children's rates of secure attachment were almost identical.

"This may mean that this group of children appear less susceptible and derived little benefit from the same intervention, and little detriment from not getting it,” said lead author Dr Barak Morgan.

“This is an enormously important insight because, in this case, the subgroup with the short form of the SLC6A4 gene is also the one with the most to lose if not helped.”

According to Tomlinson, the main

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INTERVENTIONS Children with specific gene type more responsive. focus of the research was to identify the most effective attachment methods in the context of poverty, so that the best outcome can be derived for both caregiver and child.

“When it comes to environments with very limited funding, it’s really important that we have evidence to say which interventions work and which don’t.

“For example, it may be more effective in rural areas to repair the roads which would allow caregivers to get to hospitals quicker in order to provide treatment quicker, than to have an intervention which appears to be warm and fuzzy but doesn’t actually end up giving the results that you want.

“So generating evidence to ensure that our interventions are not only effective in the short term but also effective in the long term is very important,” he said.

Tomlinson added that although the findings are subject to further valida-

tion, the insight has important implications for scientists designing and evaluating interventions to benefit as many people as possible in South Africa and worldwide.

“It speaks to what people intuitively know about themselves and their children, that people are different and that people respond differently to different things, and that giving a one size fits all intervention to everyone is probably going to have different impacts for different children.

“It speaks to those children getting the interventions we gave them and indicates in which cases that would be enough and which children need more.

“If we try to untangle that to see who would need more interventions over time, that could help us very much improve child outcome and use our finances in a more appropriate, cost effective way, which ultimately is in the interests of everybody.”

The SRC has postponed their first general meeting of the year because they could not reach quorum.

This comes after they have been mentioning the meeting since their interview on MFM on Wednesday 15 March.

Having quorum means that at least ten SRC members are present at the meeting.

SRC communications officer, Kamva Somdyala, did not provide a reason for the lack in attendance.

The meeting was set to take place at Dagbreek residence rather than the usual location of the SRC boardroom.

The SRC announced the change in venue in an official communication on their Facebook page.

“In an effort to engage with students more, it was decided at the last meeting that the SRC would have more of such meetings outside of the boardroom.”

The agenda included a list of points to be addressed, including the visibility and participation of the SRC. They also highlighted COB, PK meetings and accountability, and student parliament as points of discussion. Plans for the transformation portfolio, the election convenor and national higher education would have also been tackled.

Elections for the institutional forum, and the branding and marketing portfolio were also on the agenda. Two hours before the meeting was set to begin, a post was made on the SRC’s Facebook page notifying students that the meeting had infact been cancelled.

A date for the future meeting will be communicated.

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Wie maak die beste burger in die bos?

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atter gereg kan spog met komplimente soos sappig, sag, soet, romerig, ryk, lekker, lig, prikkelend én perfek?

Die Woordfees se “BurgeroorlogKompetisie” was dié verskoning vir Stellenbosse kosliefhebbers om 12 pronk-burgers te gaan proe.

Die deelnemende restaurante moes al wat ’n fynproewer is met ’n burgerresep uit die boonste rakke beïndruk om op die einde van die dag met die titel van bobaas-burgerkok weg te stap.

In die sogenaamde wyn-enkosstreek van Suid-Afrika, is dit ’n bekroning wat boekdele spreek.

Só ’n ernstige kompetisie kort goeie beoordelaars wat fundi’s oor burgers en tjips is. Die Stellenbosse studente was dus ’n natuurlike keuse, en die burgerprys van R65 het hulle heelwat gehelp.

Pippa Schoeman en Martin Venter was twee van die studente wat help beoordeel het.

Venter se opinie oor die kompetisie is dat “dit ’n goeie idee is om studente aan te spoor om aan Woordfees deel te neem”.

Schoeman en Venter stem saam oor hul beste en slegste burger-ervarings.

Restaurante wat na hul mening uitgeblink het, is onder meer Somerbosch, Craft, Java, De Warenmarkt en Fire & Ash. Die restaurante wat volgens hulle egter nie so goed gevaar het nie, was Twaalf en Oude Werf.

“Twaalf se hamburger het bestaan uit ’n volstruis-pattie, feta, biltong en ’n rooiwyn-en-uiesous wat bedien is op ’n roosterkoek. Dit was oorbodig en heeltemal te sout,” was Venter se opinie oor die hamburger.

Somerbosch het hulle nie net beïndruk met die suurroom-sous wat saam met die tjips bedien is nie, maar ook met die uitsig wat hulle kon geniet.

Venter en Schoeman het egter uiteindelik besluit die titel moet tussen Craft en De Warenmarkt beslis word.

“Dit was die detail van die burger.

Al die bestanddele was kraakvars.

Daar was vars rocket, ’n geroosterde broodrolletjie, die pattie was medium rare, die kaas was gesmelt, die spek was net reg, die tamatiepiekel was tuisgemaak, daar was truffle aioli met hand-cut chips en vars olie. Dit was net lekker,” het Schoeman oor De Warenmarkt se burger gesê.

Die amptelike wenners van die kompetisie word in April bekendgemaak.

BOBAAS-BURGERS by Somerbosch (bo) en De Warenmarkt (regs).

MOVIE REVIEW: Beauty and the beast In the 1991 original, Cogsworth said: “If it’s not baroque, don’t fix it”.

So why would Disney make a live action retelling of its perfect animated musical that waltzed away with two Academy Awards, and set a record as the first animation to be nominated for an Oscar in the best picture category?

Well, there may be something there that wasn’t there before...

The film tells the familiar story of an enchantress who traps a vain prince in the body of a beast and all the inhabitants of his castle in magical household objects.

This curse can only be broken when the Beast learns how to love and is loved in return, and this must happen before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose. By luck (or magic) a headstrong Belle arrives and is imprisoned in the castle.

Emma Watson dazzles as the bookworm Belle, who wants more than the provincial life her small French town offers.

In this version, she is an inventor and activist within her community by teaching girls to read, which adds some je ne sais quoi to the character.

Dan Stevens portrays the Beast with radiating charm, unexpected charisma and melancholy, winning the audience’s affection.

The talented cast, including Ewan McGregor, Sir Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson, deliver nostalgic yet upbeat portrayals of the beloved characters. Bombastic Gaston (Luke Evans), who is more villainous than before, and his trusty sidekick Le Fou (Josh Gad) will have the viewer in stitches.

Fans of the original will be elated to know that the animation’s plot holes,

A TALE AS OLD AS TIME Beauty and the Beast revamped. such as the villagers’ obliviousness of the castle and the impossible timeline, have been fixed and that the musical performances of Alan Menken’s “Belle” and “Be Our Guest”, with lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, still excite and overwhelm.

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Wyn van die week: Rosé en jy?

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Rosé is die tipe wyn wat lekker werk by meeste sosiale geleenthede: ’n braai, piekniek of selfs Sondagmiddagete saam met die familie.

Maar anders as regte familie, sal hierdie “four cousins” jou nie teen die mure uitdryf nie.

Meeste mense weet darem hoe ’n rosé lyk. (Dit is daardie pienk drankie wat iewers tussen ’n witwyn en ’n rooiwyn lê?)

Maar in teenstelling met wit druiwe wat witwyn word en rooi druiwe wat rooiwyn word, bestaan daar nie pienk druiwe nie. Hoe maak hulle dan dié pink drink?

Dit maak nie saak wat die kleur van die druif is nie. Die sap wat uit die geparste druiwe vloei, is baie lig en byna kleurloos. ’n Wyn kry nie sy kleur van die sap nie, maar van die sap se kontak met die druiweskille, oftewel druifdoppe. As die sap en die druifdoppe saam week, kry die wyn sy kenmerkende geel of rooi kleur.

Wynmakers maak rosé deur rooi

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songs with lyrics by Tim Rice add a beautiful, bittersweet tone to the story.

Inside the Rococo style castle, accompanied by songs as old as rhyme, as well as Disney magic, the beauty and the Beast waltz into a grand reimagining of the tale as old as time, that leaves the audience breathless.

Foto’s: PIPPA SCHOEMAN

druiwe te pars en die sap met rooi doppe te laat week vir ’n baie kort tydperk, gewoonlik net ’n paar uur.

Sodra die sap begin om pienk te raak, word die doppe verwyder en die sap word toegelaat om verder te fermenteer. Ná die proses kry ons rosé.

Die Matie het gaan rondproe en Kanonkop se 2016 Kadette Pinotage Rosé het veral uitgestaan.

Dit is dalk nie die soet rosé waaraan jy gewoond is nie, maar eerder ’n droë rosé. Die rede is (so sê die kenners) omdat dit baie min residuele suiker (RS) bevat.

“It’s dry, but you can (and should) drink it.”

Op die bottel staan daar dat die rosé note van aarbei, kersie en soet speserye het, maar ons het selfs bietjie spookasem ook geproe.

Dit is die tipe wyn wat enige tyd van die dag op sy eie geniet kan word.

Die wyn sal ook lekker by ’n slaai, soesji of ligte seekos pas.

Die enigste probleem met dié wyn, is dat jy nie ná een bottel gaan wil ophou nie.

“Wie ookal gedink het dis ’n goeie idee dat ons môre ’n Maandagrooster volg, wel dis ’n vreeslike k*k idee.”

“Kan iemand asb vir my verduidelik wat die f*k ’n hartsvriendin is?”

“This long weekend is going by way too slow.” - No student ever

“My pred is lower than the temperatures in the BA building.”

“Admin A... the most inef ficient place on campus.”

“0,0001 millimetres of rain.

Campus: Boots, coats, scarves, umbrellas, snow shovels.”

“One thing the government succeeded in - long weekends.”

“Vanaand is ek so los soos ’n tennisbal in Wilgenhof se quad.”

“Own a parking garage in Stellies and you’re made.”

“Waar kry mense Instagram stories?”

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Campus Closet: fresh tips for autumn

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very morning we seem to glance up at the sky and hope for the best – meaning we hope for slightly cooler weather.

Summer seems to be dragging its feet but cloudy days are giving us hope again. And with that hope comes autumn.

Daniella de Gouveia, a stylist and Elizabeth Galloway fashion student,

shares her insight and predictions, which should serve as your style guideline when getting ready this fall.

Although neutrals are always a popular choice for this time of year, a look can easily be brightened by a bold colour like “fiery red”, which is expected to be all the rage this season.

It can be difficult to look energised during the changing of seasons, since everything seems to lull for a month while it goes from hot to cold.

Except this year, your outfit needn’t go through the same routine. Active wear is more popular than ever before.

“This season will also be all about sporty styling, including women making masculine pieces their own,” says De Gouveia.

This is the time to explore those bold prints, oversized jackets and active pieces to which summer has made us so accustomed. Don’t be afraid to throw in a few bold earth

tones to accentuate that autumn vibe.

Open toed shoes like sandals/flip flops seem to be the reigning choice in footwear among Maties students, especially now when trying to keep the balance in the seesaw season of autumn.

Although the plain t-shirt, jean and flip flop look is popular, spice it up with daring trouser choices. Long and baggy aren’t just comfortable anymore – they’re bold and fashionable.

“You will also be seeing many wide joggers on the runway, once again showing it’s all about incorporating that active look with a retro feel this season.”

Fall is all about balance while making sure you don’t fall flat on your face with your fashion choices.

To keep this balance, channel the weather and be prepared, because while it may feel lukewarm we all know… winter is coming.

Photos: JOHA VAN DYK

Fun in the dark at EcoMaties Market SAVANNA BOSMAN

Photo: CARLA DE BEER

ONLINE TO ON RAIL Almost Famous brings you vintage fashion.

Hipster’s paradise opens doors on 54 Dorp Street NINA FOUCHÉ

Almost Famous wishes to bring out the edginess in everyone. A business that started out online has now opened its doors to students and adults in Stellenbosch.

What can shoppers expect? One of a kind vintage jackets, leather shoes, chokers, festival wear, patches and much more.

The store was created by Janece Frick and Karen Louw. They each have their own online stores Vintage Lover and Oh So Retro. Their first collaborative store was in Claremont, and after two years their dream of opening a shop in Stellenbosch finally came true.

Louw describes Stellenbosch as being the heart of their target market.

“Stellenbosch is a really cool blend of all the suburbs in Cape Town, or even people from across the country,” she said.

They describe their products as edgy, versatile and modern with a strong rock and roll influence.

“We’re that edgy girl that just wants to be a little different with

unique items in her wardrobe,” said Frick.

They try to be as student budget friendly as possible, with prices ranging from R100 to R850.

“The more expensive pieces tend to be customised jackets or pieces that have received a lot of ‘attention and love’,” said Frick.

The store doesn’t just attract students or young adults, but older people as well.

“We have customers that are in their 40’s and 50’s, and they get very excited about the vintage items. They love buying patches!” Louw said.

Almost Famous initially started by buying second hand clothes at charity shops but Louw explained that they have grown a lot since then.

“After years and years of networking we have a set group of vintage wholesalers and that is where we get most of our items.”

Keeping up with the growing vintage and retro trend, Almost Famous is sure to have something in store for everyone.

Visit 54 Dorp Street to experience this hipster heaven.

EcoMaties made it their mission to save energy and to raise awareness surrounding conservation through their Green Market in support of Earth Hour.

Based at Jan Marais Park on the open grass plain, the market contained stalls run by students which sold clothes, jewellery and vegetarian/ vegan food. There was also live music and a yoga session. Various brands such as ‘Retro Panda’ and ‘Get Stoned’ jewellery were able to pitch stalls.

There were further petitions for the World Wide Fund (WWF) for nature, and for Eskom to use renewable energy, along with EcoMaties selling eco goodies.

“The main purpose of the night

Photo: SAVANNA BOSMAN

LIVE MUSIC at Green Market. market was to make people conscious of their electricity usage and promote education regarding climate change,” said Johann Bierman, chairman of EcoMaties. The market was developed last year September, and no stalls were able to use lights or any form of electricity in support of saving for Earth Hour.

“Everything our society does is to

make people think more about being sustainable. We host events at least once a week to try and promote what our society does,” said Dona van Eeden, a member of EcoMaties.

The EcoMaties committee has an essential commitment to action projects and education programmes such as clean ups and tree planting.

“We organise these projects, just like the Earth Market, aiming to educate and motivate students and non-students to make lifestyle changes and to become active environmentalists,” added Bierman.

The market was attended by over 200 people, making it a success with large support from the residences.

“The night market really exceeded my expectations. It proves that you can still have fun without electricity.”

Honderde ‘braktrap’ vir goeie doel DANÉ DOOGE EN ELZE GOOSEN

Sondae is vir laat slaap, gekookte bord(e) kos eet en heeldag lê en series kyk.

Diereliefhebbers het egter die afgelope Sondag anders spandeer.

Die Animal Welfare Society (AWSS) het Sondagoggend ’n Braktrap vir die hawelose honde in Stellenbosch gehou. Die publiek kon langs die wingerde van die Devonvallei met een van die honde van AWSS gaan stap.

Volgens Anneri Coetzee, ’n derdejaarstudent in BA Regte, is die roete maklik en hoef mens nie baie fiks te wees nie, aangesien die roete maklik is.

“Vir iemand soos ek wat in die koshuis bly en nie ʼn hond mag aanhou nie, was dit heerlik om saam die honde in die wingerde te gaan stap,” het sy bygevoeg.

Jessica Perrins, hoof van die AWSS se fondsinsameling en kommunikasie, het gesê hulle mik om die Braktrap elke maand op die laaste Sondag van die maand aan te

SONDAGSTAPPIE in Devonvallei. bied. Die Braktrap kos slegs R20 per persoon en R10 om saam met ʼn hond te gaan stap. Die geld word gebruik om die kliniek se diere te steriliser, asook om die honde se hokke op te gradeer en te versorg. Besoek die AWSS se Facebook-blad vir besonderhede oor die volgende Braktrap.

Foto’s: DANÉ DOOGE

KAFGETRAP Jessica Perrins en Salsa by die Braktrap.

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29 March 2017

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An afternoon spent with the Parlotones HAYLEY GRAMMER

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could hear them rehearsing as I made my way up the steps into the lobby of Franschhoek Cellars.

A woman approached me, she smiled and asked if I was here for wine tasting. I wanted to say yes because I thought that some liquid courage may do me good, however I opted for the professional route and told her what my real motivations were, to meet and interview the Parlotones.

If someone had to ask me how I felt whilst sitting outside waiting for this meet and greet to happen, my definitive answer would be: nauseous.

Not because I expected the band to be intimidating, but because I wanted to do a good job, ask the pertinent questions and discover something new.

But as I was about to pour over my predetermined question list, it suddenly became quiet and I realised it was show time (excuse the pun).

I followed the band into an empty tasting rooming, and with slow jazz in the background, began with the most obvious question: what inspired you to let your fans in on the “Stories behind the songs”?

Kahn: “The storytelling concept isn’t that original, there have been other international artists that have done it before. Nonetheless, we embarked on writing a book. It wasn’t really like a biography but more a book that spoke about the songs and stories behind the songs, and it made sense to do a show to kind of promote the book. Unfortunately the book wasn’t exactly ready, so I guess the show is somewhat a very brief journey through what that w”

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STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS Parlotones let fans in on the methods behind their madness.

book will be.”

Okay, I thought to myself, so far so good. I could feel my nerves slowly dissipating as I eased in to my surroundings.

Just to give some background: the Parlotones are a South African indie rock band from Johannesburg consisting of four musicians, Kahn Morbee (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Hodgson (lead guitar), Glenn Hodgson (bass guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) and Neil Pauw (drums and percussion). The band formed in 1998 and has enjoyed both local and international success, frequently touring the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and North America, as well as performing in South America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Russia.

(I hope this emphasises why I was nervous).

The band first decided on the name ‘Crayon’ but later opted for a “less immature name” (as Kahn put it) and settled on ‘Parlotones’, which is a variation of Parlophone Records, the record label that had signed one of their biggest influences, Radiohead.

In the interest of being original, but probably sounding as cliché as they come, I asked the band what is their most frequently asked question in interviews.

Paul: “The most cliché question we get asked is how we got our name.”

Kahn: “We sometimes give the craziest answers and people believe us. We once said that if you drop a piano from three floors, when it lands

and crashes on the ground, the sound it makes is a ‘parlotone’.”

Neil: “We’ve also said that when you leave a message on a phone, that beep before you leave your message, is called ‘parlotone’.

“We’ll be asked random questions by fans after we’ve performed and we’ll often talk k*k. There’s so many gullible people.”

Glenn: “Paul and Neil once said that I’m Neil’s son and people believed them.”

Khan: “Now you’ve got to question every answer that we’ve given you!”

Although the band has been playing together for years, I thought that it would at times be difficult to balance out everyone’s artistic vision, however

that wasn’t the case.

Neil: “We all started out together 19 years ago, and none of us could play instruments except for Glenn, he sort of played piano in school. We kind of learned to play our instruments together so I think we became used to each other’s styles from day one.

“We weren’t these professional ‘musos’ so there was never that competitiveness. We were all on the same level and sort of grew together, and I think that was the secret. We’re lucky.”

Amidst all the joking, it was clear to me that this is a band that is dedicated to their craft and to creating music that fans can relate to on a personal level. I wanted to know the formula to their success.

Kahn: “For your music to resonate with your fans, it first has to resonate with yourself. You have to try and tap into something that’s true within you and hopefully some people like it, and share a similar ethos and mind-set.

You’re never going to resonate with everyone.”

Glenn: “When you start, you don’t have any fans so I guess the music we were creating resonated with enough people that we’re still doing it now, and hopefully that never stops.”

As our time together drew to an end, I realised I had not only met a group of very successful men, that have achieved what all aspiring musicians in the South African music scene hope to achieve, but I had also completed my first interview with someone famous, and for me that was a great feeling.

The Parlotones’ next show on their “Stories behind the songs” tour is today at the Barnyard in Cape Town.

Drake releases new album with ‘more life’

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Foto: JANA WENTZEL

Almal is stoked oor Stoker JANA WENTZEL

Kraakvars en splinternuut in die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekbedryf: die “eerlike en vuil” rock ’n roll band van Malmesbury en Rawsonville, Stoker.

Die band, wat deur twee stelle broers gevorm is, het in 2014 reeds hul eerste EP, Fox in a Hole, vrygestel.

Chris Borman en Jurgen Borman en Redge O’Kennedy en Morgan O’Kennedy speel al vanaf 2011 by groot feeste soos Oppikoppi, Ramfest en Up The Creek.

Die sukses van hierdie optredes sowel as dié van enkelsnitte soos “Evil Shaker” en “Take a Stab” het

verseker dat dié groep rowwe manne hul eerste vollengte selfgetitelde album kan produseer.

Die eerste enkelsnit, “Forever Drive”, op hul selfgetitelde debuutalbum is op 19 Januarie vanjaar vir die eerste keer op 5FM gespeel en die musiekvideo word binnekort vrygestel. Christo “Baas” de Beer, radio-aanbieder by Grind Radio, beskryf Stoker as ’n band wat vol energie, vars en professioneel is.

Volgens hom het die band die potensiaal om nog baie ver met hul “mind-blowing musiek” te gaan.

Stoker tree op 1 April saam The Tazers, Southern Wild en In Bloom

by The Mercury Live in Kaapstad op.

The Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, better known by his stage name “Drake”, has just released his fourth studio album, More life.

The album went live on 18 March over OVO Sound Radio, Drake’s labels weekly show on Apple Music’s Beats 1.

However, Drake has labelled the album a playlist in which he displays an array of international collaborations including UK grime rapper Skepta, and perhaps most notably, South African house pioneer Black Coffee.

Unlike Drake’s previous studio effort VIEWS, which was criticised for being a little too serious due to a lack of experimentation, his new studio playlist explores different sounds and genres with the help of different collaborations that all come together to create a smooth, relaxed and confident sound which we have not previously encountered in Drake’s work.

Drake does a full turn around from his previous album with tracks such as “Passion fruit”, a five minute midtempo chill wave track that keeps your head stuck in a slow bob to a soft baseline hidden behind an ensemble of

Photo: FACEBOOK

MORE LIFE Drake’s new album went live on 18 March.

individual chimes and bells.

Another essential song on the album is “Madiba Riddim”, a track with flamboyant Afro pop guitar riffs at the core of the production, creating a sound very familiar to anyone who has explored some of South Africa’s rich culture.

Perhaps the most exciting part of Drake’s playlist must be the collaboration with local South African house pioneer Black Coffee on “Get it Together”.

The track features UK singer Jorja Smith’s husky voice singing over a lightly altered version of Black Coffee’s 2011 single “Superman”.

Jorja’s R&B style singing over “Superman” is accompanied by a light jazz piano added by Black Coffee, and despite it being Drake’s album, the superstar takes a step back and only enters the song a minute and twenty seconds later, allowing our ears to properly be taken away by the intoxicating South African beat.

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TiMo ODV: redefining deephouse WIANDA GILLILAND

29 March The Parlotones “The Stories Behind the Songs” The Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge 30 March Study Abroad Fair Neelsie Dankie Donderdag Dorpstraat 31 March Enter the Kingdom // TiMo ODV Terrace Tin Roof presents: Chris Taylor Tin Roof 1 April Heemstede Fundraiser: Womanhood with Minki van der Westhuizen Heemstede Dameskoshuis 1 April Womanhood with Minki van der Westhuizen Heemstede Residence Ladies Tea Oude Werf Hotel 2 April Dirtopia Trail Run Challenge Uitkyk Wines Stellenbosch 6 April First Fizzday Simonsig April 8 – April 15 KKNK 2017 Oudtshoorn 15 April Afrikaans Rock VOL 2 Shimmy Beach Club Kaapstad

17 April Park Life Cape Town Green Point Cricket Club 19 April Picninc Concert: Jack Parow Van Der Stel Spor tsklub

26 April The Lumineers Green Point Park, Cape Town

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ith his chart topping singles, hypnotizing beats and cool persona, Timothy Oude Vrielink, or more commonly known as TiMo ODV, is redefining the South African house and techno music culture.

Die Matie chatted to him about his EP album, his favourite song and what the future holds.

Origins, the title of TiMo’s latest short album, started out with him just making music that he enjoyed.

“The first tracks were really dark, and the studio wasn’t so keen on producing them because they didn’t think it would sell.

“But I actually don’t care about the money,” he says.

The album was released, and fans couldn’t get enough – it ended up number one on the iTunes chart for six days.

One of the most popular tracks on the album and a fan favourite, “Dancing Again”, is also his favourite of the 10 tracks on the album.

“I wanted it to be something weird and different. I didn’t expect anyone to like it. It has a lot of base and it’s very dark. I just made it for myself.”

In the past year, he has gained a massive following and has been playing shows all over the country.

According to TiMo, it is difficult to pinpoint a standout moment, because he has simply done too many cool shows. “It’s just so nice doing what you love.”

TIMOTHY OUDE VRIELINK Talks about his new album and underground dance music.

He shares the story of the first time a fan came up to him and how strange it was to experience his first taste of fame.

“I was walking in the mall when someone called my name. I was like ‘sorry, I don’t think I remember you?’ and he replied ‘no, of course not. I know you from the internet!’”

Since then, more and more fans have been approaching him, with some hardcore fans often running on to stage.

He has a unique sound, not like

anything or anyone else currently in South Africa, and he says this is because of European influences.

Underground European dance music artists, like Moonwalk and Noir, have been influences on his EP album, Origins.

TiMo prefers working solo, but is keen on possibly collaborating with fellow artist Kyle Watson in the future. When asked about future shows or concerts, he says it’s not something he really thinks about.

“I just make music and whatever

Ná 11 jaar kan Fokofpolisiekar se aanhangers hul regmaak vir ’n splinternuwe album.

Dié keer kan aanhangers ook help om die album op die rakke te kry.

Die band het vroeg vanjaar aangekondig dat ’n nuwe Fokofpolisiekar-album sy verskyning sal maak indien daar genoeg geld ingesamel word vir die “bendelede” om die album onafhanklik op te neem.

Die #fokofcrowdfunding-projek het op 22 Maart begin en teen druktyd is daar reeds meer as R376 380 ingesamel. Dit is sowat 75% van die doelwit van R500 000.

Hunter Kennedy, die band se kitaarspeler, se akoestiese kitaar ter waarde van R25 000 is binne die eerste uur van die veldtog aan ’n man in Nieu-Seeland verkoop.

“Dit het ons nie verwag nie. Ons het R150 000 ingesamel in minder as 48 uur,” het die lede op hul Facebookblad geskryf.

“Moerse baie dankie aan die 317 ‘backers’ wat ons gehelp het om tot by 270k in 5 dae te kom! Julle is bef*k verby! (sic)” Fokofpolisiekar beoog om teen 20 Mei by hul doelwit te wees, maar soos die projek tans groei, lyk dit asof hierdie doelwit reeds lank voor die sperdatum bereik sal word.

“Die reaksie op die projek is insane,” het Francois van Coke, Fokofpolisiekar se hoofsanger, gesê.

“Die Fokof-gees is sterk, maar die triek is om die momentum te behou.

Ons kort nog R230 000.”

Thundafund, Suid-Afrika se

top skarebefondsing-platform, het al gehelp om sowat R11 miljoen vir byna 200 projekte in te samel.

Fokofpolisiekar se projek is die eerste om soveel geld binne 48 uur in te samel.

Ondersteuners van die projek word gevra om hul bydrae te maak deur op die Thundafund-blad goedere te bestel, waar die inkomste dan direk vir die vervaardiging van die nuwe album sal gaan.

“Ons doen regtig ’n beroep op fans om ons te help om die doel te bereik.

“Ek weet R500 000 klink belaglik, maar dit is wat ons nodig het om te skep wat ons in gedagte het.

“Indien ons nie R500 000 kry nie, kry almal hulle geld terug en dan is daar nie ’n album nie. Dis alles of f*kkol,” het Jaco ‘Snakes’ Venter, dromspeler vir Fokofpolisiekar gesê.

Volgens Wynand Myburgh, Fokofpolisiekar se baskitaarspeler, is dit oor die algemeen baie duur om ’n album op te neem. Die skarebefondsing-projek opsigself het ook baie uitgawes.

Die R500 000 sal aangewend word om die album se produksie onkostes te dek, die album te laat druk, ’n musiekvideo te maak, vir bemarking en ook om uitgawes rondom die veldtog te dek.

Fokof-goedere wat op die projek se blad gekoop kan word sluit skateboard decks, Fokof-horlosies en spesiale Fokofpolisiekar Converse High Tops in. Die nuwe Fokofpolisiekar-album kan ook teen R80 vooraf bestel word. *Besoek www.fokofpolisiekar. co.za/fund om uit te vind hoe jy kan bydra.

happens, happens.”

However, he did hint that he would like to pursue an international career in Europe in the future.

According to him, these genres of music are still relatively new to South African audiences. In Europe, it is much bigger.

TiMo ODV is taking the deep house and underground dance music scene by storm. He doesn’t follow the rules, instead making new ones.

Don’t miss out on TiMo ODV live in Stellies on 31 March at Terrace.

Keep an eye out

Fokofpolisiekar al 75% nader aan nuwe album JANA WENTZEL

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DJ and producer Jankovich LUKE SMITH

Tim Jankovich or ‘Jankovich’ is a promising up and coming producer, musician, DJ and events coordinator who is busy making a name for himself in the South African music industry. Hailing from the southern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, Jankovich initially started out as a minor bedroom producer. however his love for music has since developed into almost a full time career.

He secured himself a spot as the local De Lapa resident DJ for the past year and a half, playing sets almost twice a week where he displays his knowledge of techno music.

Jankovich is also the man behind Cape Town based club events such as Impetuous and Instincts hosted at Club 89 on Long Street.

The Impetuous events started in December 2016 and have slowly

progressed into a thriving platform where some of Cape Town’s top DJs, such as Yeti, Michael Douglass, Stabvirus, Dean Fuel and many more, can showcase their music in front of crowds of up to 950 people.

Despite Jankovich’s different projects piling up, he still recognises himself as a producer first.

His love for music and ability to play instruments such as the guitar, drums, piano and synthesizers allow him to make a large range of different genres and sounds.

His mission is to make “as much of an analog sound as possible in an electronic scene”.

His dream is to create a platform from which a new electronic music scene can grow into something that explores the ‘funkadelic’ qualities of disco and the smooth rhythms of classic house music from which Jankovich gets most of the inspiration for his own music.

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COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT

Physiotherapist assists stroke survivors

Local specialist dedicated to improving lives ARLEEN STONE

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fter receiving funding of half a million rand, local physiotherapist Elsje Scheffler has devoted her PhD research to bettering the lives of stroke survivors in lowresource areas.

Scheffler, who is also a lecturer at the Centre for Rehabilitation Studies (CRS) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU), is currently working on her PhD through the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine while testing her proposed programme.

After successfully applying for the Discovery Health Rural Fellowship Award, she received funding to help design and test a home based rehabilitation programme that empowers community health workers (CHW) to deliver rehabilitation services at the primary health care level.

Scheffler designed a programme to supplement the skills of CHWs to include basic rehabilitation training which they could transfer to family caregivers of stroke survivors.

Strokes are, according to Scheffler, one of the leading causes of death and disability in South Africa, especially in the Cape Wine lands.

“In the Cape Wine lands, more than 300 persons are admitted annually to hospital with stroke.

“This figure is expected to increase as a result of socioeconomic development, urbanisation and changes in the general health and epidemiological profile of sub-Saharan Africa,” explained Scheffler.

There are however only 13 rehabilitation professionals, no primary level stroke rehabilitation programmes and more than 530 CHWs employed in the district.

The CHWs are also critically under-trained to assess and treat stroke survivors.

“The current service model of district health service teams fails to appropriately address rehabilitation needs and the majority of rehabilitation professionals do not have the knowledge or experience to change the model of service.”

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SUPPORT Elsje Scheffler (below), a local physiotherapist and lecturer at the Centre for Rehabilitation Studies at Stellenbosch University. Small group discussions (above) are centred on training, including raising awareness and building capacity, to enable better quality services for wheelchair users.

“I would like to see rehabilitation being better integrated and delivered more appropriately within the primary and district health care systems to reach all those in need and not only a select few” - Elsje Scheffler Scheffler explained that most CHWs do not receive any rehabilitation services.

Most stroke patients’ caregivers also have not received any training on how to care for their stroke survi-

vors, who typically have high levels of physical dependency.

“The lack of training of the caregivers, combined with the limited capacity of district rehabilitation services and the contextual barriers limiting access to rehabilitation services, perpetuate the stroke survivor’s dependency and also perpetuate the burden on caregivers and the health care system.”

The current phase of testing involves determining the impact of the training package Scheffler has designed.

A total of 378 stroke patients will be followed up for four months in the Witzenberg, Langeberg, Stellenbosch and Drakenstein areas.

“The outcome of this study is a comprehensive training package with a trainer's manual, participant reference manual, power point and videos.

“The final training programme is 21 hours and includes 15 modules.

“The training package can be delivered by district health therapy teams in the community and will be available free online once ready for publication.”

The test phase of Scheffler’s work is expected to end by mid 2018.

"I would like to see rehabilitation being better integrated and delivered more appropriately within the primary health and district health care systems, to reach all those in need and not only a select few.

“Considering the lack of research and appropriate programmes in the area, there is a need to develop appropriate models of service delivery, focussed rehabilitation programmes for the primary level and to support the roles of the rehabilitation professionals.”

This is however not all that Scheffler has contributed to those in need.

In 2013 she published a study on wheelchair services in the remote Northern Cape, a region with a high unemployment rate and an ample example of what happens when all the recommended service delivery steps are not implemented.

In this study she challenged members of the community to think about whether wheelchair users receive access to all service steps, and then put processes in place to improve services where they are lacking.

In this area some users travel up to 800 km to receive wheelchair services at the provinces capital city, Kimber-

ley.

She presented her findings in 2014 at the first ever Uhambo Foundation National Wheelchair Services Roundtable in Cape Town, with almost 90 people in attendance. This included wheelchair users, community members, caregivers, community workers, seating practitioners, academics and national service providers.

The Uhambo Foundation’s team of community workers, programme facilitators, therapists and social workers deliver capacity building programmes, disability sensitisation, skills training and refer as necessary to local support and services. During her keynote address at the discussion, Scheffler reminded those in attendance of the ultimate purpose of appropriate seating and services.

According to her, it is of utmost importance to better the quality of life of the user and to enable users to access life opportunities of work, education, recreation and socialisation. Scheffler’s findings contributed to creating a vibrant interactive forum in which participants could listen to one another, and discuss wheelchair services through different perspectives and life stories, whilst also formulating how to work more corroboratively to deliver better services to wheelchair users.

About Elsje Scheffler: Scheffler is the owner of Elsje Scheffler Physiotherapy and DARE, a centre for persons with disabilities.

Their interests include neurology, amputation, education and training among others. In 2016, Scheffler participated in an international seminar hosting 22 officials from around the globe set on improving the wheelchair industry. The event was organised by the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) and focused on the publication of wheelchair guidelines and a series of wheelchair service training packages (WSTP) by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

“The World Health Organisation has been working for the past 10 years to professionalise the industry, but this is an emotional subject and many make do with what they are given,” said Scheffler.

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DELEGITIMIZING WHAT? Die Matie has been accused of “delegitimizing” the SRC on a number of occasions.

Thus far, no specific examples were given on exactly how or where Die Matie are doing this.

Die Matie is not doing anything but reporting (our job) on what the SRC is currently doing for students (their job).

The answer to that question is nothing. Since they were appointed as our SRC a month ago, there have been no clear plans on how they are going to tackle ongoing issues on campus, or how

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The meeting last night was the When approached about perfect opportunity to introduce arranging opportunities to find themselves to students (since the out more about their plans, the majority of campus still do not reply is that know who they “Die Matie is not they “are not are) and talk in the business delegitimizing anything. It’s about their plans of smearing impossible to delegitimize for the year. something with no ourselves before Instead, the legitimacy.” the fact”. meeting that had (Direct been advertised quote.) for two weeks, was cancelled If they can’t even be expected approximately two hours before to give understandable replies to it was supposed to start because requests, how can we expect them “quorum couldn’t be made”. to arrange meetings?

In this case, quorum meant

they had to get 10 SRC members to attend the meeting, but they couldn’t get enough of their own people to attend the meeting they organised themselves?

It is all good and well to attack us because we reported that the most qualified candidate resigned, but it comes back to bite you when his experience might have come in handy in situations like these.

Incompetence, maladministration and weak leadership is one of the main causes of some of South Africa’s major issues (just look at the SASSA debacle).

You would expect the “leaders of tomorrow” to learn from these mistakes.

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GORRELKOP SPUR SE BEEF Gorrel is nou regtig baie teleurgesteld in Spur.

Nee, Gorrel praat nie van daai bakleiery nie, maar oor Gorrel binnekort nie meer twee burgers vir die prys van een kan kry nie.

Hoe gaan Gorrel nou maak wanneer Gorrel iemand op ’n romantiese date wil vat? Die burgers het vir Gorrel goed gewerk, veral ná die Maandaerugby, maar nou gaan Gorrel ’n ander plan moet maak. Die Laan is definitief lankal nie meer ’n opsie nie, dit lyk deesdae vir Gorrel maar bietjie gevaarlik daar rond.

Dalk is dit omdat daar nie water in die rivier is nie, maar eerder Varsitybeker-rommel in die rivier beland.

Oukei, terug by die punt – burgers. Spur se burgers was lekker omdat Gorrel kon kyk hoe Gorrel se date die burger aanpak.

Eet hulle die burger met slaai? Die chips of die uieringe? Gebruik hulle ’n mens en vurk of spring hulle sommer in met hande en al? Dit sê mos maar baie van iemand se menswees.

Dit is belangrik om iemand te toets voor mens ’n verhouding begin en Gorrel dink dit is die belangrike dinge wat mens van iemand moet weet.

En nou gaan staan Spur en vat die special weg!

Nou moet Gorrel ’n nuwe manier kry om te bepaal of Gorrel se date ’n snob is...

AGAIN, WHAT SRC? Just like almost no one showed up to vote for them,

The gossip behind the news. The truth behind campus politics.

Die kommentaar waarvoor almal bang is.

Gorrel is nie verantwoordelik vir enige ongerief veroorsaak nie.

SRC members couldn’t be bothered to show up for their own meeting.

Once again Gorrel sees that the SRC is maybe the most incompetent structure on campus.

If they can’t even get 10 people to discuss serious issues on campus, how will they earn respect?

Gorrel thinks it was pretty clear on their MFM interview that campus doesn’t trust them. For those who missed it, the presenters interviewed a few students to hear their opinion of the SRC. The responses reflected a general impression that the SRC doesn’t do much for students. One student responded by saying that he doesn’t actually know who they are, and someone else said he hasn’t seen them once.

The SRC responded to this by making an effort to move their meeting closer to students – a good idea, if it actually happened.

The SRC released a long list of agenda points to be discussed at this fictional meeting.

These included elections and discussions on what’s called “national higher education”.

What Gorrel wants to know is how long will this meeting be? With so many points to be discussed, and undoubtedly a myriad of opinions on every point raised, it looks like they should organise some snacks.

(If they had wine, Gorrel would be tempted to be there.)

Additionally, Gorrel doesn’t understand why SRC members insist on humiliating Die Matie on MFM when all they are doing is simply pointing out how

incompetent SU’s student leadership is.

But Gorrel likes to stay positive and luckily there is (supposedly) another election in August.

VARSITY CUP COMEBACK UJ, ag shamepies.

At least you showed up my babies.

If you aren’t sure about what to do next week, I’m sure there’s a “How to play rugby for Dummies” somewhere at Protea.

Gorrel is proud of Maties Rugby for bringing home another win, it seems that our rugby side is currently the only competent organisation at the university. Gorrel looks forward to the semi-final, but can we please make a plan with those high school cheerleaders running around.

On another note, can we take a moment to recognise how pathetic it is that our resident student communications officer has no qualm publicly congratulating the new Miss Varsity Cup (lets be serious, what has she done for anyone? Nothing personal girl).

GIVE ME THE GOOD NEWS Gorrel is impressed with SU for making prominent strides towards inclusivity, but feels as though differentiating between the meaning of deaf and Deaf is taking it a bit too far. Isn’t the main goal for students to be responsive to important causes?

Getting caught up on technicalities is sure to take away from that. Nonetheless, good work.

29 Maart 2017

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Stellenbosch hosts first Water Polo Currie Cup KYRA TARR

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tellenbosch University (SU) hosted their first Water Polo Currie Cup Tournament this weekend.

As the sport’s highest ranking national tournament, Durban Aquatics traditionally host the Currie Cup on an annual basis.

However, a change in venue is not all that was new this year, as the competition field that previously only catered to provincial sides, was opened up for the first time to include club teams as well.

Among the participating clubs, Maties Water Polo saw its men and women’s teams competing for the top national spot.

The men’s firsts finished in third place, whilst the women’s firsts completed the tournament in sixth.

“We’re a university side coming third at a national senior men’s tournament. Third best water polo team in the country is never a bad thing,” said Vaughan Marlow, Maties men’s first team coach.

Although it may seem that the playing field was not even, due to provincial and club sides competing against one another, Marlow pointed out that the standard of competition remained very high from both ends.

“If we had to field up a Western Province side, a lot of players wouldn’t have been able to play in the tournament.

“It allowed us to compete against many more teams.

MEDAL POSITIONS Men’s Division: 1. OJ Eagles 2. SACS Old Boys 3. Maties Men’s First Team Women’s Division: 1. Warriors 2. Border 3. Silvertree

“Whilst we were disappointed by the result, there were times where we were really proud of how we played.

Ultimately, the sport is unforgiving.

If you make mistakes, you lose,” said Alex van der Walt, Maties women’s first team captain.

Cameron Sugden, Maties men’s first team captain, said his team had initial hopes of winning the tournament.

This seemed a tangible reality when they drew to defending champions, OJ Eagles, on the first day.

Unfortunately, they narrowly missed a spot in the final and took third place in the men’s division.

“Five minutes of bad defence and the semi-finals sealed our fate.

“All we can do is take responsibility for our errors and have enough humility to learn and grow from them,” said Sugden.

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TOP SPOT Maties Women’s water polo team.

Dubbeldoor-sukses vir Maties se Fortuin ANDRÉ HUISAMEN

In sy eerstejaar was sy droom om ’n professionele krieketspeler te word nog goed op dreef, toe hy die Maties se eerste krieketspan verteenwoordig het en binne sy eerste paar weke as ’n student in 2015 vir die Maties Varsity Krieketspan gekies is.

Ná ’n suksesvolle toernooi en ’n volledige jaar in die span waar hy ʼn baie goeie seisoen gehad het, het Fortuin se krieket drome begin kwyn toe hy in sy tweedejaar weens ʼn besering ophou krieket speel het.

Fortuin het toe besluit om maar vir die lekkerte bietjie koshuisrugby vir Helderberg te speel, waar hy woonagtig is en ook vanjaar op hul HK dien.

Ná ’n paar wedstryde is hy opgetrek na die Maties o/21B-span, voordat hy sy buiging vir die o/21A-span gemaak het.

Sy betrokkenheid by Maties Rugby het toe na ’n nuwe vlak beweeg toe hy verlede jaar vir Maties se eerstespan gekies is om aan die USSArugbykompetisie deel te neem.

Op daardie stadium het dit beteken het dat hy een van ’n klein groep sportmanne is wat vir Maties eerstespan-rugby én -krieket gespeel het.

Wat hierdie gebeurtenis nog meer spesiaal gemaak het, is dat Fortuin vanjaar vir Maties se Varsitybekergroep gekies is.

Hy het verlede Maandag sy buiging in dié kompetisie gemaak.

Hy is ook die eerste persoon in die Varsity Sport-reeks wat al aan meer as een sportsoort deelgeneem het.

“In die tyd wat ek USSA gespeel het, het ek besef dat ek nou krieket vir goed gaan los en dat die gevolge van

In the spotlight: Pieke soccer player Kevin van der Watt TEBOHO MOKONYANA

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ALL ROUNDER Fortuin tydens ’n rugbywedstryd (bo).

Hy draf nou vir Maties Rugby uit. Regs is hy besig om vir Maties in die Varsity-kriekettoernooi te boul. die besering nie die moeite werd sou wees om aan te hou probeer om dalk weer eendag krieket te speel nie.

“Die insluiting vir die Varsitybeker vanjaar was nogal groot vir my, want die groep is redelik sterk en om die kans te kry om die wedstryd te begin teen CUT was nog ʼn droom wat waar geword het,” het Fourie gesê.

Fortuin se liefde vir sport is baie duidelik te sien, maar dis nie net op

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hierdie gebied waar hy uitblink nie.

Hy is tans besig met sy derdejaar in ingenieurswese en spandeer ook daagliks baie tyd aan HK-kwessies in Helderberg.

“As ek nou moet kies sal ek sê rugby is my gunsteling sport.

Ek het van skool af al twee sporte gespeel, maar rugby beteken vir my meer en behels seker maar meer passie.”

Last year wasn’t an easy year for Pieke’s soccer team. Although they experienced several up’s and downs, which eventually resulted in a steady improvement, no one stood out like Kevin van der Watt.

At the tender age of 19, he displays both the determination and work ethic of a pro football player, and after only a year of playing soccer, van der Watt has adopted the role of right back and central defensive mid-fielder.

He is equipped with unyielding tackling capabilities, making him a multipurpose player; a dying art in football these days.

He is the embodiment of the gritty and reserved but commanding Italian player.

He is the Leonardo Bonucci of Stellenbosch.

It is no secret that one acquires massive responsibilities and requires a lot of trust in themselves and their teammates when playing in these positions.

“I know I can rely on myself and if my teammates can do the same it makes it possible for the whole style of our play to be comfortable,” said van der Watt.

Looks can definitely be deceiving in the case of van der Watt, who comes across as unassuming and timid, however his intense work rate on the pitch does the talking for him, forcing bystanders to raise their eyebrows in astonishment!

“I feel like it’s easy to talk, very

easy. Being a player who works hard, it’s easier for me to run onto the pitch and put in a solid performance then to talk about doing it,” said van der Watt.

His commanding presence on the pitch makes one think the referee’s whistle turns him into a Canadian Lynx.

He is solitary by nature but shows territorial behaviour once his team is under attack.

His play making abilities make him a dictator on the wing or midfield.

He is Pieke’s human anchor as he stabilises his side when facing a menacing threat.

Once in possession of the ball, his precise passing skills come into play.

He has the power to keep the opposition on their toes as his passes are not limited to certain areas of the pitch.

No wonder his role models include players like Manchester City’s Aleksandar Kolarov.

“A game cannot only be won by short passes, that’s why I adore players like Kolarov and Yaya Toure, who have the ability to switch the play by giving 60+ yards diagonal balls to the wings which stretches their defence even more.”

Van der Watt has the potential to become a priceless asset to the Maties soccer team.

He is a diamond in the dirt. His character and work rate make him a joy to watch and who knows what level he can reach if he stays devoted to the beautiful game.

Be sure to catch Pieke this season to see him in action!

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HAT TRICK Maties se Kyle Swart op pad die doellyn. Maties het UJ met 65-19 geklop.

Varsitybeker: Maties eindig tweede na hul UJ afransel

ATHLETICS

Tuis-halfeindstryd wag

eindstryd nie.

In die ander halfeindstryd sal Tukkies en Shimlas in Pretoria kragte meet. Maties sal natuurlik hoop vir ’n Shimla-oorwinning, maar vir ’n neutrale rugbyondersteuner, sal ’n eindestryd tussen Tukkies en Maties die perfekte afsluiting vir Varsitybeker se tiende jaar wees.

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aties het die Universiteit van Johannesburg (UJ) Maandagaand met 65-19 oorrompel om hul plek in die Varsitybeker-halfeindstryd te bespreek.

Maties sou die wedstryd tussen die NWU-Pukke en Tuks vroeër met spanning dopgehou het. As die NWUPukke vir Tuks kon klop, sou Maties ná afloop van die groepfase bo-aan die punteleer gepronk het.

Dit het egter nie gebeur nie en Tuks het met 43-28 as wenners uit die stryd getree.

Dié uitslag het toe wel veroorsaak dat Maties se bestuur deurentyd die sakrekenaar dopgehou het.

As die Stellenbossers die Johannesburgse studente met 69 punte kon klop, sou Maties bo-aan die punteleer eindig.

Al het Maties toe oortuigend en boonop met ’n bonuspunt gewen, was die punteverskil van 46 nie genoeg gewees nie.

Die maroenmasjien het egter weereens ’n pragvertoning gelewer en dit sal ’n goeie span vat om hulle te klop.

Maties se aanval was regdeur die toernooi puik en die hoeveelheid kere wat ’n lid van die agterste driehoek ’n driekuns behaal het, getuig daarvan.

Maandag was geen uitsondering nie, met Kyle Steyn (regtervleuel) wat die kalk drie keer oorgesteek het.

“Ek was baie senuweeagtig voor die wedstryd, want ek sou in ’n onbekende posisie uitdraf.

“Ek het probeer om by die wedstryd betrokke te bly en gelukkig het die bal baie by my uitgekom, so ek het die geleentheid gehad om baie drieë te druk,” het Steyn gesê.

Johan Momsen wen die bal.

“Ek dink dit was ’n uitstekende vertoning deur die span en die hat trick was spesiaal, want ek het nie voor die wedstryd gedink dis moontlik nie.”

Steyn het regdeur die toernooi beïndruk en het met die wedstryd teen die Shimlas só beïndruk dat hy ’n kontrak by die Griekwas losgeslaan het.

So goed soos wat die aanval is, sou daar ná verlede week se vertoning teen CUT, waarin hulle 44 punte aangeteken het, ’n paar vrae oor die verdediging ontstaan het.

Dit was duidelik dat hulle in die week daaraan geskaaf het, aangesien die verdediging teen UJ verbetering getoon het.

Maties kom volgende week in die halfeindstryd weer teen UJ te staan.

Die besoekers van die Goudstad sal wil vergoed vir Maandag se vertoning en die verwagting is daarom daar dat hulle met ’n groot aanslag sal kom.

Oorgerustheid is gevaarlik, so dit sal vir Maties belangrik wees om nie te speel met een oog reeds op die

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Maties Young Guns bespreek plek in eindstryd Maties en UJ se Young Guns het Maandag kragte gemeet om te bepaal wie na die eindstryd gaan deurdring.

Maties het die span van die Goudstad met 50-30 geklop.

Maties het sterk begin deur ’n paar agtereenvolgende drieë in te ryg en dit het gelyk asof dit ’n wegholoorwinning gaan wees.

UJ het egter in die tweede helfte goed teruggeveg en die telbord het begin krimp.

Hierdie terugvegpoging het terselfdertyd ’n invloed op Maties se algehele spel gehad met meer en meer ongedwonge foute wat na vore getree het. Maties het in die laaste 15 minute weer ’n paar keer die doellyn oorgesteek om die wedstryd gerieflik te wen.

FINALE PUNTELEER 1. Tuks (34) 2. Maties (34) 3. UJ (25) 4. Shimlas (23) 5. Wits (21) 6. NWU-Puk (19) 7. Madibaz (11) 8. Ikeys (9) 9. CUT (3)

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Matie athletes Samantha Pretorius, Wynand du Toit, Gardeo Isaacs and Kwezi Mtoba participate at the Boland Senior Athletics Championships in Paarl. diematie.com

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