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Horse Pals call on community Ledimo case: ‘We to help save animals believe he is innocent’ MEGAN MAVOSA
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oshua Swarts is the founder and director of Horse Pals Atlantis, which started in 2018. He realised that many young children were idolizing gangsters and felt that a way to help these young ones are through horses and other animals. “God told me to do something for His creation.” Horse Pals offers three types of activities, mostly for children. “We’ve got a youth development program where we teach kids how to look after animals. We also started our horse-riding school where we teach kids how to ride and groom a horse. Then we also have workshops and interaction with other organisations,” explains Swarts. His role in Horse Pals is to make sure that all animals that have been abused and neglected are protected. He also tries to make sure that they find new homes or get vet treatment when needed. They offer the community assistance by giving advice or help their sick animals get vet treatment. They also help animal owners to find their animals when they get lost or stolen. In addition to these good deeds, Horse Pals also help the community with food and other necessities whenever they can. But they also face many challenges. “When I have to confiscate horses that have been stolen by gangsters, I always get death threats, but it doesn’t bother me. When COVID started, it really affected us financially because people now think twice about donating to the organisation.” Currently they get no assistance from welfare organisations and Swarts has to use his own stretched
olonel Michael Ledimo, charged with sexual assault, is still serving as the Station Commander at Atlantis police station.
funds to take animals to and from the different vets. Swarts expresses gratitude towards the community for their continuous help. “The community plays a big role in Horse Pals. They give us information about animal cruelty and the neglecting of animals in the area via social media. We respond on the information we get from the community.” After being based in Atlantis for a few years, they moved to their new location on a farm near Saxonwold at the of last month.
They also undertook a house search in Orange Street, Atlantis which led to the arrest of a 42-year-old male for dealing in dagga to the street value of R2000. These arrestees appeared DISCLAIMER: IMPACT NEWS subscribes to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and Online Media that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live up to the Code, please contact the Public Advocate at 011 484 3612, fax: 011 4843619. You can also contact our Case Officer on khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or lodge a complaint on our website: www.presscouncil.org.za The views and opinions of all contributors, writers and columnist are not necessarily that of the publishers, editor or employees. While we take every reasonable precaution to deal with only ethical advertisers, neither Impact News nor its publishers, editor or employees are responsible for any loss, harm or damage arising out of or contributed by as a result of any transaction entered into pursuant to any advertisement, advertorial or classified advertisement appearing in this publication. Impact News reserves the right the right to vary, alter or omit any advertisement and will not be held liable for any failure to publish.
After the completion of a lengthy internal investigation conducted by SAPS, Ledimo was found fit to continue as head of the station. The alleged victim, also a police officer, filed a case of sexual assault against him in 2019. Phatiswa Nokrayo, chairperson of the Witsand Neighbourhood Watch, said members of their organisation gives Ledimo their full support. Nokrayo, who has been working The suspect was due to appear in with Ledimo since his appointment the regional court date on Monday at the station, describes him as 26 April 2021.
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If anyone needs help, advice or would like to help the organisation in any way, contact Swarts on 071 7592 657 or via their Facebook page.
Several drug busts made in Mamre and Atlantis embers attached to the before the Atlantis Magistrate’s court M Crime Prevention Unit in last Thursday. Atlantis performed stop and search operations on Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 08:00 Biervlei Street, Sherwood, Atlantis and Grosvenor Avenue, where a 40-year-old male and 50-year-old women were arrested on possession of Tik and Mandrax to the street value of R500.00.
an upright person who does not compromise on his moral ethics. “The chairperson and her team wait in anticipation for Ledimo’s innocence to be proven”, she told Impact News. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has been following the matter since November 2019. POPCRU’s spokesperson, Xolile Marimani, said they are aggrieved by the fact that the perpetrator is allowed to be at work under such circumstances. The female officer has been transferred to a different station after she opened the case.
On Thursday 22 April 2021 at 08:00, the Unit were doing patrols along Blackwood Street, Mamre, when they spotted a Red Toyota Tazz. The car started to accelerate, and the police gave chase. A 49-year-old male sitting on the back seat, had three bags containing 100 Mandrax tablets in each bag, hidden inside his pants. The suspect was arrested and detained.
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Five families lose everything Plato sidesteps Atlantis meeting for Delft elections in massive fire
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he day on which the Mayor of Cape Town, Dan Plato, could not attend a scheduled meeting in Atlantis citing medical reasons, his official Facebook page apparently told a different story. On 15 April 2021, the mayor was pictured in Delft alongside members of his political party. There, he was seen engaging with residents from the area, in support of Dineo Masiu, the Democratic Alliance’s Ward 20 candidate for the by-elections which took place on 21 April. The Atlantis engagement started on Tuesday, 23 February when, following a series of land-invasion attempts in protest against housing shortages, Plato met with community members to address a number of issues presented to him. During the feedback session, the mayor worked through a list of points, providing answers to only some. With the majority thereof noted for follow up, he assured the community that there would be another meeting scheduled with all the key stakeholders from relevant departments present. It was agreed that the follow-up meeting would take place on 8 April at 12h00. On 6 April, his office notified the community that the mayor has taken
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from Mamre lost everything they owned when several homes on one plot tragically burnt to the ground.
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Eskom honours outgoing Pella principal
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or Eskom`s Nuclear Operating Unit (NOU), being involved in the community is more than merely a matter of Corporate Social Investment (CSI), or company obligation.
“When we heard that the school`s principal, Mrs Margaret Dyson, was due to retire at the end of last month, plans kicked into gear to make her farewell special. She is a pillar in the Pella community, and saw a number of NOU Guardians Over the years, the nuclear Guardians attending her school over the years. have shown their commitment to Without effort, and with her grace in various community projects that the face of adversity and challenges, the NOU have been involved with. she has gained much respect In 2018, the NOU adopted Pella from all spheres,” said an Eskom Moravian School. Along with their spokesperson. On 29 March 2021, contractor partners, the school Riedewaan Bakardien (Chief Nuclear received some much-needed Officer), Lewis Phidza (Stakeholder attention as the Guardians took Management Manager), Debbie to fixing, painting, gardening, and Joshua (Stakeholder Advisor), and giving the school library a make-over. Shaun Pienaar (Communication
Officer) made a special visit to the school to bid this remarkable lady farewell. They also wanted to thank her for not only her contribution to the Pella community, but for inspiring the NOU Guardians during their interactions with her and her learners. A much apprecaited voucher to the value of R7 500 purchased from funds collected by NOU staff and contractors, was handed to the school for building material, as this was a need identified previously. Furthermore, as a small token of appreciation and recognition, the delegation handed over a special certificate to her acknowledging the role that she played in the school
and the community at large. “We are proud of the nuclear Guardians for always stepping up to the plate when called upon to lend a hand in the community. This truly embodies and reflects the spirit of Sinobuntowe care,” the Eskom spokesperson said. Above, Bakardien hands over the certificate to Dyson.
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eerders en onderwysers van Pella Morawiese Primêre Skool is in hul noppies oor die uiteindelike afhandeling van ‘n projek waaraan die skool reeds in 2017 begin werk het.
hulle toegewydheid destyds met talle fondsinsamelingsprojekte. Hulle name verskyn ook op `n spesiale naambord. "Die behoefte vir ‘n skoolhek het ontstaan weens ‘n toename in die getal leerders van Atlantis en Mamre," Die skool spog nou met `n nuwe het sy verduidelik. Dyson, wat sedert skoolhek en muur wat deur werklose 1998 die hoof was, het sowat ‘n ouers opgerig was, sowel as ‘n nuwe maand gelede die tuig neergelê. lokaal, wat gesamentlik sowat R100 000 Hierdie passievolle oud-prinsipaal was gekos het. Die nuwe lokaal sal onder self ‘n leerder by die skool. Carmen meer vir afdrukwerk gebruik word. Gillmore is tans die waarnemende Die graad sewes van 2017 tot 2019 prinsipaal. Die skool bedank graag vir het met trots deel uitgemaak van die Saxonsea Hardware, Custom-cut en opening-seremonie. Volgens Margaret veral Eskom Koeberg se bestuur vir hul BOU VOORT: Die voormalige hoof, Margaret Dyson (middel met bril), Dyson, voormalige prinsipaal, was ondersteuning en skenkings. saam met haar trotse oud-leerders. hierdie leerders ook genooi vanweë
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s part of the comment period on the City of Cape Town’s draft Budget for 2021/22, members of the public have the opportunity to submit their comments on the proposed revised approach to domestic water metering.
limits that have been programmed into WMDs throughout the city will be systematically removed from 1 July 2021. In place of volumerestricted WMDs the City is proposing an alternative water management approach, in which customers take responsibility for using less than a The proposal encourages residents maximum limit set by the City. To to manage their own water usage view the Tabled Budget and for more and will see the roll-out of the latest details, visit www.capetown.gov.za/ conventional metering technology. budget or go to your nearest subThe public participation period council office or library for a copy ends on 3 May 2021. The Water of the budget. Community-based and Sanitation Department is organisation (CBO) representatives proposing that, from July 2021, the may contact their sub-council City no longer installs new water managers for further details on their management device meters (WMDs), respective area-based community and that WMDs currently in service be meetings. Written comments can replaced by the conventional meters be sent to Budget.Comments@ with the latest metering technology capetown.gov.za or verbal inputs on as they reach the end of their 0800 212 176. expected lifespan. As a result, the City’s approach to managing water usage in indigent households will also change. It is proposed that usage
Elections announced for October, despite COVID-19 challenges GRECIA MGOLOMBANE
he Electoral Commission (IEC) T has announced that the Local Government elections will take
COVID-19 safety protocols for voter registration. In addition, the IEC is in a procurement process of voter place this year, despite the threat management devices (VMDs) to of COVID-19 and an R35-million prevent the incidence of double budget cut. voting, while the indelible ink’s chemical content specifications have President Cyril Ramaphosa has been improved for the same reason. confirmed last The commission week that the also said they elections will will focus on take place on 27 the improved October 2021. application of The IEC will voting official’s now be working t r a i n i n g . around the clock According to the towards a voter statement by the registration IEC, they will be drive, which working closely typically included with all political a nationwide registration weekend. parties, state institutions, and other Voting stations will be open to allow important entities to finalise the all citizens to check and update their election process. registration as well as the registration of new voters. The IEC said they plan to make progressive adjustments in order to promote and implement
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very emotional farewell escalated into to a heartwarming welcome for the new principal of Avondale Primary School, Lawrence Poggenpoel. Protea Park Primary has been his second home for 32 years, and deputy principal for the past 23 years. “My departure was extremely emotional. All my colleagues, past and present impacted my life in a special way. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to serve the Protea Park community for so long,” he said.
of the school with all its past achievements. “I am committed to ensuring that the school maintains the quality academic-, culturaland sporting standards that have been maintained for the past 44 years. We will strive to make this the number one primary school choice in Atlantis.” He also aims to contribute effectively to the professional development of their young educators, ensuring that they get the same exposure, experience and growth the was afforded. The staff is excited to have Poggenpoel as their new principal.
The school`s staff are elated at the On the day of appointment. his departure, "We are excited a colleague, for his vision and Gregory Van passion and the Graan posted experience he will a message bring with him. on Facebook We look forward on behalf of to his guidance himself and and mission he fellow staff. The translated message has for the school,” they agreed. read: “Today we say farewell to Mr Lawrence Poggenpoel. He is “My entire staff is making it stepping into a new phase of his extremely easy for me to settle in. teaching career when he becomes Avondale Primary is a functional, the principal of Avondale Primary effective and dynamic institution. tomorrow. He continues to say how I am excited and honoured to Poggenpoel started dedicated his lead my school and schooling heart and soul into the education community,” said Poggenpoel. He is of the learners. “He invested a lot grateful to everyone who was and is in our learners` holistic wellbeing. part of his journey and contributed He did so much for our children to shaping him into the person and made their success possible. he is today. “I owe my success to We know that he will look after them. My parents for raising me in Avondale Primary’s learners. We a very disciplined and Christian-like would like to wish him the best for way and the Atlantis community his career. May he also experience for affording me the opportunity wonderful years and success to grow and always supporting my there. Thank you, colleague for journey. Equally so I need to thank your unbelievable support and my mentor, friend and previous principal, Melvyn Losper, who gave friendship.” me the space to become who I am.” Poggenpoel says he applied for the Avondale Primary principal post for numerous reasons, including the rich successful history
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Reverend follows her passion to Sweden
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er passion to teach and inspire landed Reverend Joy Faith Kronenberg a two-year contract with the Church of Sweden in Europe. The congregation of the Pella Moravian Church had already wished her farewell in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Kronenberg had to postpone her plans to go to Europe. Her footprints run deep in the small community of Pella. Her entire family has made significant contributions to the development of the denomination and school in the neighbourhood. She and her two brothers attended Pella Moravian Primary school. Her late mother, Ellen Kronenberg, was a teacher at the school and her father, the late Reverend Joel Charles, was both minister and school principal. During the 1970s, most ministers at the Moravian mission stations served as principals at the schools. Her uncle, grandfather, and great grandfathers were also appointed as ministers and principals. “I realized my passion and calling to the ministry when I attended a Synod in 1992 at Genadendal, South Africa’s oldest Moravian mission station.” In 1993
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she studied theology at the Moravian Africa. Additionally, Kronenberg Seminary and the University of Cape assisted the homogeneous Church Town and was ordained in April 1999. community in dealing with the influx of refugees entering the country, and Before Kronenberg studied Theology, acted as advisor to the Bishop of the she obtained a Bachelor of Music diocese. She then worked alongside Degree (B. Mus) at the University of the then South African ambassador, Cape Town. She then went on to teach Sonto Kudjoe, on contentious issues Music, Drama, Xhosa, and English relating to South Africa and Sweden. at Crestway High school in Retreat, Now this multi-faceted, dynamic Cape Town for approximately 16 woman has accepted a two-year years. As a practicing Moravian contract with the Church of Sweden, and music scholar, she draws much the largest Lutheran denomination inspiration from the church’s as well in Europe. As a multilinguist, being as the Xhosa culture's rich music able to speak Xhosa, Zulu, Swedish, and tradition, she explains. She Dutch and German fluently, it would is a qualified pianist and guitarist make her stay in Europe much easier, but the trombone is her personal she adds. favourite. She not only served as National President of the Moravian Some of the highlights of her Youth Union of South Africa and ministry in Pella is the Music and vice-chair of the Inter-church Youth, Dance Extravaganza she organized in also on the Provincial Board of the 2019 in celebration of the church’s Moravian Church in SA, and Senior 150th anniversary. She also recalls vice-president of the SA Council for with pride her involvement in a many years. World Food Day program, where 1000 people were fed. She has had As an activist in the liberation struggle, the pleasure of organising various the reverend has been invited to music and dance shows at Grootte band, Langa Moravian Educare and Sweden on several occasions. Here Schuur High school, Mamre- and Berzelia Primary school a few years she often used music, drama, and Pella Moravian Church. Through a ago. She describes Pella as a ‘place dance to demonstrate the realities of partnership with Gangsatra High of refuge’ that will forever be in her inequality in education, racism, and school in Sweden, funds were heart. economic injustice prevalent in South injected into Pella Moravian’s school
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reedom Day celebrates freedom and commemorates the first postapartheid elections held on that day in 1994. South Africa is celebrating 27 years of liberation, and it is nothing but a chance to be better and play our part. MONIQUE HANSEN spoke to a few community members about what the day means to them. Janine Passenz: On this day over 25 years ago, we had the opportunity to have access to much more than before 1994. But, even post-apartheid, I still feel we do not have full freedom as it should be, especially accessibility to resources and being able to raise my voice, because of the marginalization we face in our communities. Donae September: Freedom Day means that it is our right, as South African citizens, to be and do more than before 1994. Unfortunately, we have never been free from oppression. It is a cycle that needs to be broken in South Africa. Lenric Michau: Freedom Day signifies the coming together of people. It is a reminder of how far our people has come as a nation, as well as how much progress we made with regard to the peace and unity amongst our people. Donito Botha: It is a day to celebrate those who have fought for our freedom and remember our past so that we do not repeat it. It is our turn to fight for what is our right. Leeroy Maans: Apart from being able to vote, Freedom Day means that I am being recognised as a South African. This means I can go wherever I want to, do whatever I want to, and I can chase my dreams without being restricted.
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General Meeting. The meeting will now be held on 6 May 2021 at Atlantis SAPS Hall, starting at 19h00. Registration starts at 18h30. Only organisations affiliated to the CPF will be allowed to participate and only two representatives per affiliated organisation will be allowed. Due to COVID-19 limitations, nominees will be considered as representatives and they must confirm their attendance by Monday 3 May 2021. For information contact Fabian Williams on 083 363 9906.
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rum majorettes, also as majorettes and more commonly known as drummies, is one of the most intricate hand-eye coordination sports. The sport entails particular timing while maneuvering and balancing batons, twirling flags, pom-poms and other fascinating equipment. The Avondale Majorettes school sport was established at Avondale Primary School in 1979. Avondale Senior Majorettes was established in 2015 by Hendrica Martinus, who is one of the coaches. The other coaches are Charlyn Olivier, Chandre Fourie, Karin Johnson and Kaylene Cordom. Cordom is the head coach
of Avondale Primary and Senior Majorettes. “My responsibilities are to make sure everyone attends all practices and competitions. I do all the choreography & music for the team with the help of fellow coaches.” The group started to practice on Saturday 17 April 2021 for the first time since COVID-19 started. An impressive total of 95 learners showed up, 70 primary and 25 seniors. “It was overwhelming seeing all those girls there, this was the first time in years where such a large number of girls showed up,” said Cordom. Avondale Primary is the only school in Atlantis that has majorettes. All girls from other schools in the surrounding
Sports facilities operational after more than a year
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ince the beginning of COVID-1 restrictions, sportsand recreation facilities such as community halls and fields were closed. A year later, some facilities have finally opened, much to the relief of many sporting codes.
with COVID precautions in place. All our gymnasts have been able to return to the sport they love so much, and we are extremely happy for that,” said Lauren Isaacs, head coach of the club. The Silwerstroom beach Resort and Wesfleur Swimming Pool were operational. The City`s swimming pools have closed for the season, but Responding to questions posed by sports fields are ready and open. The Impact News, the City of Cape Town`s, various sport federations regularly mayoral committee member for update the City on which sport clubs Community Service and Health, Zahid are allowed to resume practices and Badroodien confirmed that facilities in matches and accept full responsibility Atlantis are operational. This includes for all COVID-19 protocols being sporting facilities, community halls, implemented. “Currently, the cricket resorts and swimming pool facilities. season is in progress with the Atlantis “Avondale, Extension 12, Robinvale, Cricket Club practicing and playing Mamre and Paradise Lane Halls are matches. Most rugby clubs have been operation and available for bookings. given the go-ahead to resume fitness The Rebecca van Amsterdam and training before the rugby season Saxonsea Halls are however currently commences, and the golf course and not available as these have been athletics club are open to members booked by the Health Department as only,” said Badroodien. part of its COVID-19 related plans,” he said. Gymnastics has resumed at The City also warns that recreation Robinvale Hall. “We are extremely facility operations are subject to grateful to the hall managers for change with immediate effect if the accommodating us during this time. lockdown levels are adjusted. We are having close to normal classes
areas of Atlantis, Mamre, Pella, Philadelphia, Melkbosstrand and Sunningdale are more than welcome to join this ‘beautiful sisterhood’ as Cordom describes it. The age groups vary from six to 13 yearold for primary schools, and 14 to 18 years old for high schools.Karin Johnson is the assistant coach and also a teacher at Avondale Primary. She has many more responsibilities such as being the COVID compliance officer. According to her, the majorettes were on a high a week before lockdown. They participated in a competition and achieved second place overall. “I can remember the disappointment of the girls when they heard that practices and competitions were no longer allowed.”“Our school has got Call or Whatsapp 081
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a new principal, who absolutely loves sport. He supports our majorettes one hundred percent. He wants us to succeed,” said Johnson. Like most sport teams and clubs, Avondale Majorettes also need all the support they can get for uniforms, props and travelling to competitions. Cordom explained that getting sponsors from businesses is difficult therefore they rely on support from the community at their functions. “Our parents are a very hardworking group of people. We usually sell braai-plates, rotis and boerewors rolls.” Their first upcoming tournament will be on Saturday 8 May 2021. The drummies can be followed on Facebook or contact Kaylene on 063 455 6717 for information and updates.
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