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DAM LEVELS AND WATER TARIFFS Water Restrictions will likely be removed, it’s up to residents to be water-wise - By Mayor Dan Plato Dear Residents
Water tariffs are based on how much water is likely to be sold to cover the cost of delivering this service, rather than how much water is in the dams.
We have reached an historic moment as our dam levels rise to the 100% mark, the fullest since 2014. In a few short years, we have gone from the worst drought to face our city and a potential ‘Day Zero’, to the real prospect of zero water restrictions besides the need to stay water-wise.
The City keeps the costs of service delivery as low as possible. Water tariffs are set to cover the cost of this service, including the investment in new water sources as well, not to make a profit/surplus.
From strict Level 6B water restrictions in 2017, we are currently at more relaxed Level 1 Restrictions.
Should residents be comfortable enough to relax water saving efforts, the related increased consumption levels will assist the City to cover costs while lowering water tariffs from the current second lowest tariff level, to the lowest, no restriction, water-wise tariff.
Cape Town remains a water scarce region and we will always need to factor this into our planning.
Water tariffs are currently far lower than during the drought, and this year’s tariff increase was among the lowest in South Africa.
Annually, water restriction levels are reviewed after 31 October, the official end of the rainfall season when a more complete scientific picture is available for planning purposes.
As a caring City, our R3,3 billion rates relief package includes a free water allocation for registered indigent households and exemption from the Fixed Basic Charge portion of the water tariff.
The decision involves a range of stakeholders, including the City, the National Department of Water and Sanitation, the agricultural sector, irrigation boards and smaller municipalities who share water supply sources with Cape Town.
Let us celebrate the good rains and be thankful for the lessons the drought taught us, as today Cape Town is a world leader in resilience.
If the decision to remove water restrictions is made, it will be up to Cape Town residents to be water-wise.
We thank residents and businesses for using water responsibly and for paying their water accounts, which contributes to providing and maintaining a sustainable, reliable water service for all.
While climate uncertainty remains, residents will in the short-term be able to relax water saving efforts in good conscience due to the significant increase in dam levels.
- Mayor Plato
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Explained: Fixed Basic Charge for water delivery and resilience The water tariff has been split into a fixed basic charge and a usage portion. The fixed tariff model is in place throughout South African municipalities, and is proven to be the fairest way to guarantee a fixed and stable income to fund water delivery and resilience. Currently, residents are using 30% less water than before the drought, but the cost of maintaining water infrastructure does not change significantly, even if revenue and consumption drops. This presents a challenge to maintaining our 11 500 km network of water infrastructure, while building a more water secure Cape Town. In summary, the Fixed Basic Charge: • Protects the system from destabilising drops in water consumption and revenue, especially in the context of climate change where droughts may occur more often and require emergency water usage restrictions • Ensures fairness in covering the costs of maintaining infrastructure because the Fixed Basic Charge is linked to the capacity of water in the system, which doesn’t change even if a residence uses alternative water sources • Keeps the usage portion of water tariffs lower, and is not an additional charge as incorrectly claimed – it is all part of the same water tariff structure • Protects lower income residents who are exempt from the Fixed Basic Charge if registered as an indigent household • Builds water security by contributing around 20 – 25% of the costs of water and sanitation service delivery, including water augmentation projects such as the TMG Aquifer
The City is funding several water augmentation projects, achieving the important milestone of first water from the TMG Aquifer in August 2020.
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Acting CEO committed to making ASEZ a success for everyone
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n an interview on Radio Atlantis last week, Dr Pierre Voges, acting CEO of the ASEZ Company, (SOC) Ltd, accompanied by Iemrahn Hassen, the Commercial Executive, once again shared the company`s milestones since its initial launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 6 December 2018. In the interview, Voges discussed the ASEZ`s collaborative work between Western Cape Provincial Government and City of Cape Town. This goes back to the Atlantis Revitalization Plan in 2011 and the green manufacturing hub, renewable energy procurement and green manufacturing incentives of the City of Cape Town in 2013. He also spoke about what will make the Atlantis SEZ successful – its location, good infrastructure, good governance and the dual focus on the investor and on community benefit.
Voges spoke about the recent land transfer by the City of Cape Town to the SEZ as one of the biggest milestones since its inception. “The City of Cape Town has agreed to transfer its SEZ designated land to the Atlantis SEZ in exchange for shareholding. This innovative approach it the first of its kind and has been recognised nationally as good practice. We like it because it builds on the partnering and collaborative approach” he explained. He said the company aims to support SMME’s and run skills development programmes that are currently being planned. Voges added that despite challenges that lie ahead he is looking forward to the revitalisation of the community. “We still have a long road travel and cannot expect results overnight, but we are committed to making this SEZ a success for all,” Voges concluded.
SASSA grant payments not affected by Post Office’s finances
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he SA Post Office would like to assure recipients of social Primary Logos grants that the payment of social grants will continue as normal and will not be affected by the current financial restraints experienced by the Post Office. The funds for with socialLogogrants come from National pay-off line Treasury through the Department of Social Development and are not funded from the revenue of the Atlantis SEZ CI
SA Post Office. The SA Post Office experienced a dramatic reduction in revenue during the lockdown period and is currently looking at ways to improve cash flows. Grant payments for October is the 5th for old age grants, the 6th for disability grants and the 7th for fostercare- and child grants.
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p 26 November 2019 het president Cyril Ramaphosa die omstrede wetsontwerp op Tradisionele en Khoi-San leierskap onderteken, en te midde van die viering van Erfenismaand in Suid-Afrika is dit belangrik om te onthou waarvandaan jy kom as bruin mens. So meen die waarnemende leier van die Cochoqua-stam, prins Charl Damon (op foto regs). “Alhoewel ons nie heeltemal gelukkig is met die wetsontwerp nie, is ons steeds dankbaar vir die uiteindelike erkenning,” meen Damon. Hierdie wetsontwerp was beoog om tradisionele en Khoi-San instellings te hervorm in ooreenstemming met grondwetlike noodsaaklike kwessies, soos die handves van regte. Dit gaan ook om die integriteit van die instellings van tradisionele en Khoi-San-leierskap te herstel, in ooreenstemming met die gebruiklike reg en praktyke. Hy sȇ alhoewel dit is waarvoor hulle baklei het sedert 2003, toe die Wetsontwerp die eerste keer afgeteken was, is dit nog steeds nie heeltemal wat aan hulle belowe was nie. “Die wetsontwerp was aanvanklik in die lewe geroep om erkenning te gee aan tradisionele leiers van beide die Nguni stamme, asook die Khoi-San stamme. Anders as die Nguni stamme, het die Khoi geen beheer oor hul instellings nie,” het Damon verduidelik. Sedert November 2019 het daar verskillende stamme in die Atlantis
omgewing begin onstaan om die gemeenskappe te leer oor hul erfenis en weer hul grond terug te eis. Die groepe is aan die werk om grondhervorming, ekonomiese stabiliteit en onderwys-beleide te stig en te versterk. Die inisiatiewe is veral daarop gemik om jong mense in hierdie areas te bemagtig. “Ons werk nou in die rigting van algehele beheer oor ons instellings, en ons wil dit doen deur ʼn vennootskap met plaaslike en provinsiale munisipaliteite te skep op ʼn meer ekonomiese platform. As ons dit het, lyk die toekoms belowend,” het Damon bygevoeg.
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CALL FOR ATLANTIS BUSINESSES TO REGISTER ON THE ASEZ’S DATABASE The Atlan�s Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) development is a collabora�on between the Department of Trade, Industry and Compe��on (DTIC), the Western Cape Government (WCG)’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT), to facilitate the growth of the SEZ in Atlan�s. The SEZ programme is a development interven�on tool to unlock industrial development, manufacturing, employment, technology and skills transfer, spa�al restructuring, amongst other opportuni�es expressed in different strategies, policies and plans of government. Informa�on is hereby requested for Atlan�s businesses to register on the ASEZ’s database. This includes businesses opera�ng in the following: • All SMME’s (Small, Medium, Micro Enterprises) • All construc�on businesses, of all CIDB grades • Suppliers to the construc�on industry, wholesale and retail businesses as well as engineering businesses • Suppor�ng contractors to the construc�on industries, i.e., plumbers, roofing businesses, electricians • Service businesses, i.e., catering, prin�ng, landscaping businesses • Manufacturing businesses, small and large If the above describes your line of work or business please contact the ASEZ under admin@atlan�ssez.co.za clearly sta�ng in the subject line: Registering on ASEZ database.
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About the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum
Section 26(4) of the NNR Act states that “The holder of a nuclear installation license must establish a public safety information forum as prescribed in order to inform the persons living in the municipal area in respect of which an emergency plan has been established on nuclear safety and radiation safety matters.”
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This is a platform for residents within the municipal boundary of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station to receive and ask for nuclear safety related information from the facility.
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Who to talk to For more information, contact Lewis Phidza, Koeberg Stakeholder Management Manager, at tel. +27 21 550 5758 or send an email to PhidzaNL@eskom.co.za. Alternatively contact Debbie Joshua at tel. +27 21 550 4238 or send an email to JoshuaD@eskom.co.za
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Gang-unit needs assistance in Grosvenor reap benefits of hard work and opportunities double murder...
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he Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit requests assistance in the investigation of a double murder which happened during the early morning hours of 8 November 2019 in Pikkewyn Park, Robinvale, Atlantis. The deceased victims were a female, aged 28, and a male, aged 36. Both were shot and died on the scene shortly afterwards. The motive
for the murders are still unknown. The police is urging anyone with information that can assist with the investigation to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Adiel Noordien on 071 6732 945 (during office hours) or SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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n Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 02:35, Enrico Manual, was fatally wounded in Balsamine Close, Protea Park, Atlantis. On Tuesday, 27 February 2018 at 19:20, Jackmel McGregor was fatally shot at Pearl Mansion, Avondale, Atlantis. The motive for both murders are still unknown and no witnesses have come forward after more than two
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and a half years. Atlantis Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Matroos is appealing to anyone who has information, to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Donovan Christian on 021 571 8500 / 8540 or SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 anonymously.
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he rise of Covid-19 has been an extremely difficult time in all sectors of society. With over six months of lockdown we have learnt how to live with the virus and adapted to a lifestyle that is expected to be here for a very long time. Matriculants are one of the most affected by the virus, as they have missed out on the whole experience of reaching the end of their school careers. With one last step to go, final exams under these new and difficult conditions is hard for many. A few matriculants spoke to Impact News reporter, MONIQUE HANSEN. Logan Hansen: It doesn`t affect me anymore. It is the new normal and I have adapted to everything that has happened. Therefore, I can say that my nervousness is about final exams in general and not because of the exams under Covid-19.
Donna- Lee Karelse: At this moment I feel stressed knowing the pressure is way more than it used to be. We are constantly reminded that the virus should not be an excuse to do badly during the exams, but either way I am trying to remain positive and taking in all the advice I have received, so that I can make a success out of this entire ordeal. Temica Bonn: For me, writing exams in these conditions is quite overwhelming and adds so much pressure to the things we are already dealing with. Constantly having to remember your mask and sanitizer adds more stress, because without it you will not be able to get into the school. This is the new normal, but we are dealing with it.
Ashlin Van Der Vent: This has been the most stressful life experience yet. It is tough and overwhelming. All I am holding onto now is that hard work pays off, and this experience will be worth it at the end.
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he possibilities are endless when hard work and opportunities are combined. Since the beginning of his new career as principal at Grosvenor Primary School, Terence Adams, has been an inspiration and mentor to many, contributing to several positive changes at the school. The school and the management of Nedbank in Atlantis have been partners for the past two years. Adams (on the left) and branch manager Darryl Pretorius met during driving lessons when Pretorius was only 18 years old. When Nedbank and Grosvenor shook hands, they also became partners in Partners for Possibilities, an organisation that links a school and a business together in partnership. “It focuses on leadership development between the two partners. We then work on a project which benefits both the learners and school community, but it is not about donations,” says Adams.The two entities embarked upon two projects during the lockdown. The first project was to install Wi-Fi within the whole school for the educators and non-teaching staff assistants. “Learners will benefit with resources such as the computer lab and tablets. The quality of the lessons will improve as teachers will have a direct internet connection for lessons. It will also help immensely with their administrative tasks without leaving a class to go to a lab,” he explains. E-learning (electronic learning) is fast becoming the new trend in education.
After careful discussion and a proper survey from the school, they decided that the need was to give food to learners with comorbidities at home. These learners have underlying illnesses like asthma and cannot attend school during the disaster management state.
In addition to this project, all grade 4 to 7 learners also received weekly data to communicate with their teachers if they encounter problems with the work. The employees and the school have brought in numerous stakeholders (other businesses) to buy in to this venture. Unfortunately, the second project will terminate at the end of September, but it made a great impact on the school community. “It is a great experience as I learnt more about banking and This project has allowed a local IT networking with Darryl’s colleagues. entrepreneur, Khanyesa Mbobo to The financial knowledge that they showcase his skills. Mbobo, an intern can offer my school and colleagues at the school was also upskilled in are unbelievable. We would like this process which will be a great to express our sincere gratitude to asset to the school especially with Nedbank Atlantis and all businesses regard to networking. The second that formed part of these two project was a special educational projects, trusting that this will be and humanitarian project. The the beginning of a long-lasting bank`s employees decided to enrol relationship,” Adams concluded. in the Team Challenge competition.
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Paartje soek hulp met hul tuin van hoop
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an 'n bos tot 'n vullishoop tot 'n pragtige tuin wat deur almal bewonder kan word. Dit is die produk van die afgelope sewe jaar se moeite, tyd en liefde van `n bejaarde paartjie van Atlantis. Jacoba (70) en Andries Pienaar (64) is al vir baie jare lank besig met hierdie pragtige tuin in Charnwood Close, Sherwood Park. Toe hulle 32 jaar gelede na Atlantis verhuis het, was die gebied net 'n bos, `n stuk onversorgde oop veld, waar mense hul huis- en tuinafval al vir die afgelope 20 jaar lank gestort het. “Omdat ons van 'n plaas-gemeenskap kom en ons eie tuin vol was, het ons besluit om die tuin te begin nadat die Stad Kaapstad die area begin skoonmaak het. Ons was altyd lief vir tuinmaak en het die projek begin met die hoop dat mense nie meer hul afval daar sou stort nie, ” vertel hulle opgewonde. Baie mense kom kyk na die tuin en het selfs hul troufoto's daar laat neem. “Ons ontvang baie positiewe boodskappe en inspirasie om die tuin nog meer uit te brei. Baie mense noem dit 'n juweel in 'n varkhok,” vertel die paartjie skertsend.
Hulle wil graag 'n groentetuin en 'n park begin, maar dit moet voldoende omhein wees om die talle negatiewe elemente en vandale uit te hou. Alhoewel hulle tot dusver baie bereik het, kan hulle beslis met die hulp van die gemeenskap nog meer doen.“Ek het gesien hoe hulle in die tuin werk en dit het my geïnspireer om hulle te help en mense om hulp te nader. Ek bewonder hulle vir wat hulle doen en ek wil graag help om dit 'n veilige hawe te maak vir die kinders in die omgewing. Ons wil graag 'n klein parkie en speelplek langs die tuin hê, en as ons 'n groentetuin kan begin, sal dit wonderlik wees. As ons die mense in die omgewing kon betrek, sou dit nog beter wees”, sê Carl Erasmus, wie in die omgewing woon en die Pienaars dikwels bystaan waar hy kan. Lede van die gemeenskap kan help deur bome, sade, grawe, harke, kruiwaens, ens. te skenk. Die dringendste behoefte is egter beter omheining en water vir die tuin. Enige persoon of instansie wat van hule kan wees kan vir Jacoba skakel op 074 796 5813.
Ssssssnake season is creeping Court ruling could see dog upon us - be prepared
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e are entering the socalled snake season. The weather is warming up and snakes are emerging from the winter period of inactivity and becoming more active, looking for food and possibly a mate. A local registered snake remover and rescuer shared some tips on how to keep snakes away and what to do should you come across a snake in your garden, house or the road. • The best option is to not provide a snake friendly environment. Snakes feed on rodents, lizards, geckos, frogs and the like. If your yard has building or garden rubble, piles of wood or corrugated iron, it will attract these creatures and naturally snakes could follow. Rabbit hutches, chicken coops and bird cages could also attract snakes. • If you are afraid of snakes entering your home, try to minimize the spaces under your doors by means of a strip of foam rubber or similar. If the snake can get his head through, the body can follow. • Should you encounter a snake inside or outside your home, keep a safe distance from it, about four to five meters.
Keep pets and children away from the area. Some pets might want to have a go at the snake. • Let someone watch the snake while you call a competent, registered snake remover. If possible, toss a towel or blanket over it. The snake will most likely curl up underneath it. If you are quite comfortable with snakes, you could just usher him on his way with a broom held at arm’s length. • Remember that a snake will never chase or attack you, but their primary objective is to escape. So, if a Cape Cobra makes a hood, or other snakes might make puffing or hissing sounds, they are merely warning you that you should back off and not mess with it. This allows it time and space to get away. Readers can empower themselves by downloading the African Snakebite Institute (ASI) App onto their phones. This app is free to use with a lot of information and details of snake removers in or around your area.
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ver asked yourself the question: “What would happen if my dog actually injured someone while he was inside or outside my property?” A recent Supreme Court of Appeals ruling in the case of Van Meyeren versus Cloete has made this very clear now. According to an online article, a gardener and refuse collector residing in Port Elizabeth was attacked on 18 February 2017 by three dogs owned by Christiaan Van Meyeren, apparently for no reason and without warning for Cloete to get himself out of danger. Cloete was injured so badly that neighbours who came to the scene thought that he was dead. Although he survived, his left arm had to be amputated as a result of his injuries. The owner of the dogs lost the case and the injured man claimed for the injuries. This is something that all dog owners need to take note of because it could happen to anyone. Whether it
is a violent dog causing great injuries or a little feisty dog biting someone`s heels, it could get you into trouble. The injured person will be entitled to claim damages from you.The ruling also stresses three circumstances in which you as the owner would NOT be held liable for: • If the injured party was trespassing (such as on your property). • If the person or someone who was with him/ her provoked your dog (and this would have to be proved). • If someone such as a dog walker is looking after your dog, and they took the leash off and was unable to prevent the injury. The court also reiterated that anyone who walks in the road should be able to do so freely without fear of being attacked by dogs. For those who own dogs, it is important to keep them inside for their own safety, the safety of others and also for our own legal and financial protection.
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Teacher by day and photographer every other
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he rigidness of being a teacher gets the better of some, with no way to control it. For Wade Lewis, photography allows him to operate freely with fewer boundaries. Photography demands both patience and a natural eye in order to capture the perfect picture, and for Lewis, it started at an early age. “Photography has been one of those avenues I always wanted to explore ever since I was little,” he proudly explains. Lewis has seen himself as a photographer for many years but has only been in the professional business for nine months, starting his own business recently. Over the years he explored many types of photography, but what he enjoys most is portrait and product photography, which demands greater discipline. “With product photography, it allows me to think about how I can showcase the product the best. It pushes the
boundaries of your conventional type of photography. Portrait photography with me comes with a twist - this allows me to explore the human subject and what we can create or tell a story about. It also allows me to connect with different people on a personal level. With that touch, we create magic together,” Lewis explains. Living in Darling, he was asked the question: “What would you capture to show the outside world who and what Atlantis and its surrounding areas look like?” He said capturing people within their natural environment is key and the people of this community is perfect for that. “It tells the true and raw story of people and that is what is deserving to be shown to the world.” His advice to upcoming photographers is to show grit, be open to learn, collaborate and share with as many as you can.
SAB Foundation opens call to assist entrepreneurs
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he SAB Foundation proves that a little help can go a long way, with 95% of the businesses they support still in operation. For this reason, the foundation is sounding an urgent call for entrepreneurs to apply to their annual Tholoana Enterprise Programme which aims to give entrepreneurs invaluable help and support. The programme is a structured, two-year business support programme. It provides entrepreneurs with assistance to access markets, experienced business mentors and critical training to help them address operational shortcomings, grow their businesses, and create jobs. Applications open once a year, with about 60 new entrepreneurs who show the most potential and commitment, selected to take part. does not end after this two-year period and we have launched further initiatives to assist programme alumni as they seek to
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Golf is finally back on track
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n Thursday, 17 September, Atlantis Golf Club (ACG) was finally allowed full access to the Wesfleur Park driving range. “It feels great to be back,” says Shawn Conrad. The golf development coach has had to battle some serious red tape in order to get to this point. Conrad (pictured below) coaches a total of 60 young golfers from Atlantis, Mamre and Pella. The golf development programme focuses on teaching them about ethics, discipline and technical golf skills. They also receive all the equipment and clothing that they need, and all travelling costs are covered by the company. During the Covid-19 lockdown period, each identified player also received R1000 worth of retail vouchers per month. "These kids have a lot of potential and are highly favoured by our golfing industry," says Conrad. "So, it was disappointing to not get the same level of support from our local administration." Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, says due to Covid-19, the facility was closed until the announcement of Level 2. Conrad says that they applied for access soon after Level 3 regulations allowed for non-contact sport to resume practice. "We submitted
documents on 5 August 2020, but the Area Recreation Head kept on asking for more documents and, at some point wanted a letter from the minister as well. And the minister made it clear that he will only work with the national body, which is Golf RSA, and not individual clubs." Badroodien maintains that AGC did not submit all the required documents on 5 August. He did not say why the Atlantis team had to pass through such a lengthy process, while another club in the Cape Metro was given access after they have submitted only one letter. Meanwhile the golf club in Mitchell's Plain has been back on the practicing field since the restrictions on golf practice was lifted. Conrad says that, all other golf clubs have also been at practice since July as they have access to private facilities. "Golf was the first sport that got stopped on 12 March this year, which means that our kids have already gone for six months without practice. And now, the social development in Atlantis was being held back for a further six weeks, because the City of Cape Town refused to open up the sports grounds to us." During this time, they have had to compete against other clubs without having had any practice. Despite all, one of the local players won the Royal Cape Junior Open early on in September. "They are all extremely talented players," Conrad says with
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pride. "Most of our kids live in the crime hot spots in Atlantis, so it makes us immensely proud to be able to go out there and compete with other clubs for the win." Badroodien says that, as the restrictions have lowered under Level 2 (and now Level 1), that permission is granted for clubs based on an application process. He added that Wesfleur Park remains partially open to the golf area only, as no other sporting code has yet applied.
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