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Man wat blykbaar nie wou aanvaar dat ‘n jarelange verhouding verby is nie, het die ma van sy twee-jarige kind koelbloedig vermoor.
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Charne Viljoen (21) het weens verskeie steekwonde gesterf nadat sy voorverlede week deur Quwen Steenberg (23) by die Saxonsea winkelsentrum aangeval was. Die oorledene se niggie, wie saam was, vertel hoedat die vermeende verdagte haar buite die winkel ingewag het. “Alles het so vining gebeur. Hy het vir Chanel gevra ‘gaan jy my netso los?’ en net begin steek.” Viljoen het glo die verhouding van meer as vyf jaar onlangs met haar kind se pa beëindig. Volgens die oorledene se grootouers, Nico en Miriam Viljoen, wou Steenberg nie hê dat sy met haar lewe aanbeweeg nie. Dit het onlangs aan die lig gekom dat hy hulle kleindogter mishandel het. ‘n Tyd gelede het ‘n mansvriend van Charne ook onderdeur geloop toe Steenberg hom met `n mes aangeval het. Die vriend sterk egter goed aan.
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liefde vir kinders uit te leef. Sy laat ‘n twee-jarige seuntjie agter. Talle lede van die Atlantis gemeenskap het ‘n petisie begin om te probeer voorkom dat die verdagte op borgtog vrygelaat word. Die woordvoerder van die nasional vervolgingsgesag (NVG) in die Wes-Kaap, Eric Ntabazalila, het bevestig dat inwoners ‘n petisie aan die NVG oorhandig het. Die verdagte het op 5 Mei in die Atlantis magistraatshof verskyn op klagtes van intimidasie, poging tot moord en moord. Volgens Laurenzo Davids, ‘n plaaslike laerskoolonderwyser, wat ook die memorandum geteken het, gaan dit sy verstand te bowe hoe mans so geweldadig kan optree terwyl verskeie veldtogte Die familie moes klaarblyklik twee teen geslagsgeweld geloods word. dae voor die tragiese voorval die Die onus lê ook by die publiek om polisie noodgedwonge ontbied slagoffers by te staan, meen Davids. omdat Steenberg glo geweier het om vir Charne uit te los. Hy het die `n Polisie-woordvoerder het bevestig huis van ‘n kort afstand dopgehou, dat die oorledene onderskeidelik aan vertel haar bedroefde grootouers. ‘n steekwond in haar nek en drie in Die 21-jarige het glo sedert geboorte haar bors beswyk het. Die verdagte by haar ouma en oupa in Elizabeth is dieselfde aand gearresteer nadat sirkel, Saxonsea gewoon. Chanel hy probeer vlug het. Steenberg sal het ‘n nuwe blaadjie omgeslaan weer op 13 Mei 2021 in die hof vir toe sy vanjaar vir ‘n kursus in vroeë borgaansoek verskyn. Ntabazalila sê kinderontwikkeling ingeskryf het. voorts die NVG gaan die versoek om Sy het daarna uitgesien om haar borgtog afkeur.
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n Sunday, 9 May, Kayleigh Jephta from Atlantis won the coveted title of Miss Teenager South Africa (MTSA) for 2020/21. Jephta (19) is a model with Ace Models in Cape Town, and also a second year psychology student at the University of the Western Cape. She is very passionate about mental health and says creating awareness is important in today’s world. “To quote our reigning Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo, one in three people are expected to encounter mental health illnesses in their lifetime. So, never judge a book by its cover and always have a positive mindset.” says Kayleigh. The beauty queen was officially
crowned during a dazzling event at Emperors Palace in Gauteng on Mother’s Day, a perfect end to the journey that started in February 2020. The pageant was placed on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions and postponed on two occasions, with third time luck playing in all favours.
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Local organisations reject ‘Genoeg is IDP budget with one voice genoeg,’ sê Pella inwoners
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n Monday, 3 May 2021, residents of Atlantis handed over a petition pack to Subcouncil 1 and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) in response to the city’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) draft budget for 2021/2022 in Ward 29 and 32. Local residents, community organisations and various political parties (pictured right) joined forces, and collectively opposed the City’s proposed amendments to their 2017-2022 IDP. The Atlantis Civic Association (ACA), the newly formed group, held several meetings between 25 and 28 April, and invitations to the public were circulated on social media. Organisations who joined in, included Africa Restoration Alliance (ARA), Atlantis Black Business Alliance NPC (ABBA), Cape Coloured Congress (CCC), Good Party, Patriotic Alliance (PA) and the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO). A resident, David Koopman, noted the diversity in the representation, and applauded everyone who was able to put their differences aside in the interest of the community.
the city held an IDP community feedback meeting as part of their public participation process. On the night, emotions flared up as residents were not happy with the proposed tariff increases and the amounts allocated for Ward 29 and -32 in comparison to other areas. According to the budget, some of the proposed tariff increases would include 5% for water and sanitation, 3.5% for refuse removal, and 13% for electricity. For the development of housing, just over 1.2 million rand would be set aside for Atlantis, while “This is our time to show that we can 75 million rand has been budgeted unselfishly work together towards for the upgrade of beaches in and a bigger cause,” he said. Donae around Tableview and 25 million rand September from ARA echoed this for housing in Dunoon. Community sentiment and called it a bold step members who attended the meeting in the right direction. “It was such an said that they did not accept the honour to be able to put our issues budget, and rejected it as a group. aside, and coming together as one to say that enough is enough,” she said. In a co-signed petition letter, ACA Joy Davids from The Good Party and its members unanimously added that Atlantis is a unique rejected the proposed budget and town, with unique leaders who have requested that the process be formed a unique structure that is halted with immediate effect. “The history in the making. “We have proposed budget does not serve in mutual respect for one another our community’s best interest, nor and, this initiative emphasises the did their dissatisfactory attempt of a concern that we all have for our public participation process”, it said. Different organisations and community,” she said. On 14 April,
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atrick Davids van die Pella Weslyn-sopkombuis sê dit is hartverskeurend om te sien hoe die jeug ten gronde gaan as gevolg van dwelmmisbruik.
individuals also added their own voices to the petition pack, in the form of letters addressed to the CoCT and their planning committee. In each letter they addressed the points they object to, and also included their own recommendations for the city’s consideration. The group requested that CoCT first provide detailed reports on budget expenditures dating back to 2017, before any discussions about the 2022 budget be entered into. They also demanded that an inclusive indaba be held with all key stakeholders, with the purpose of revisiting and restructuring the budget for 2020/2021. And with only one feedback meeting under the wing as part of their public participation process in the area, ACA rejected the proposed IDP budget 2021/2022 and processes in its totality. For more information, ACA can be contacted via email at aca@ atlantis7349.co.za.
Pella se jongmense word glo ook geteiken om namens dwelmhandelaars van buite die dorp met dwelms te smokkel, verduidelik Davids. Die protes-aksie was van stapel gestuur nadat inwoners van Willow Park, `n informele nedersettings, in die gebied, ‘n versoek aan plaaslike rolspelers gerig het om drastiese stappe te neem. Volgens Davids, lei die styging in dwelmhandel en die misbruik daarvan ook na bendegeweld. Die plan was om ‘n memorandum op Vryheidsdag aan dwelmhandelaars te oorhandig, maar die Stad Kaapstad het nie die petisie goedgekeur nie. Die gemeenskap het egter steeds voortgegaan met die optog. Talle inwoners het saam gesing en by sekere punte stil gestaan om in gebed te verkeer. Lede van die Willow Park komittee, Morawiese kerk, Community Rural Development Programme (CRDP), die Pella Welsyns-kombuis, Werf-komitteelede en die proporsionele raadslid van die African National Congress (ANC), Fiona Abrahams, snoer kragte saam om dwelm-misbruik te bekamp. Kaptein Elizabeth Munro van die Atlantis polisie, beaam dat daar wel ‘n toename in dwelm and alkohol mishbruik in die area is. Volgens haar het polisie-lede die afgelope tyd heelwat dwelms in Pella gekonfiskeer.
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Mayor’s Open Letter to Residents: People Living on the Street
We can Give Dignity while upholding the Law The City of Cape Town is receiving a significant increase in complaints related to people living on the street. In response, we are doing everything possible to provide social assistance together with NPO partners, but also to uphold the rule of law in partnership with residents, neighbourhood watches, and the South African Police Service (SAPS). Caring City As a Caring City, our Reintegration Unit officials work daily to link willing individuals to shelters, reunite families where possible, and offer support to obtain IDs, social grants, employment training, and EPWP jobs.
Many thousands of people have illegally occupied land and public spaces, including train tracks, sand dunes, sidewalks and thoroughfares, in stormwater detention ponds, and on privately-owned land, to mention just a few examples. There are also basic service demands emerging from new illegally occupied areas, even in cases where the land is unsuitable or dangerous for habitation. In many instances, court processes will need to be followed to address these issues. This is going to be a major challenge, but it is one we must urgently take on. My call remains for the President to make the necessary regulatory changes for the sake of the Rule of Law, the greater good of our communities, and the development goals of our cities. It is time also for residents and civil society to join the City in ensuring our voices are heard by national government. Currently, it is possible only to remove temporary makeshift structures that have been abandoned or are incomplete, and to clear the vicinity. And even on this score, the City is fighting in the courts to retain the existing right of all public and private landowners to protect property. The well-established legal right – known as ‘counter-spoliation’ – is being targeted by the South African Human Rights Commission, EFF and Legal Resources Centre.
There are many stories of personal triumph by persons who were once on the street and whom we have helped, and our officials take great pride in doing this.
Their application argues that a court order should be obtained before acting to prevent a land invasion in real-time, even in cases where structures are half-built and unoccupied.
While shelters and social welfare is the constitutional mandate of national and provincial government, the City is going above and beyond to assist.
We are opposing this application and the chaos it is intended to bring about.
Our emergency Covid-19 response includes R34 million in grant-in-aid funding released to NPOs, many of them providing shelter and care to people living on the street. We’re also funding Safe Spaces and the expansion of shelters operating on land we own. We work very closely with shelters as part of our annual Winter Readiness campaigns, helping them to care for more people when the worst weather arrives.
We are all equal before the law Law enforcement officers are duty-bound to apply the law equally, and to respond to the hundreds of complaints from residents each month about anti-social behavior, breaking of by-laws, and crime committed by some people living on the street. When all offers of social assistance are rejected, only then does the City issue compliance notices and fines - the key legal mechanisms available to enforce by-laws. The City issues thousands of notices and fines each year, including to people living on the street, as we are all equal before the law. Sometimes it is difficult to balance the needs of different people and communities. That is why we are guided by our laws and policies, and apply these equally while playing our part to help those willing to accept it.
What you can do to Give Dignity Finally, it’s important for communities to know that direct handouts such as tents and cash do not help efforts to encourage people living on the streets to accept more sustainable solutions. We need to end the cycle of dependence on direct handouts, and we can only do that by giving responsibly. The City’s Give Dignity Campaign advocates for alternative, more impactful ways of helping people get off the streets sustainably. It is important that your donations incentivize reintegration and go directly to supporting persons who have committed to rebuilding their lives off the streets. By donating via the official Give Dignity SnapScan QR code below, or by giving directly to a shelter or NGO, residents can help fund warm beds, social worker support, substance abuse rehab, and other support to help people stay off the streets on a sustainable basis. As the Mayor of this city I take pride in how our city looks, how it works for everybody who lives in it, and how we care for those who are struggling to make ends meet. I am concerned national disaster regulations are creating a situation that is unsustainable, alongside attempts to set dangerous precedents in our courts.
It is no crime to be poor or down on your luck, but every single resident has to comply with by-laws, and the law in general.
As Mayor I will do everything I can to bring this into balance. No person should live on the streets, and we must not create homes on streets.
It’s important for the public to be aware of the legal battles the City is waging to uphold the Rule of Law on behalf of residents.
Our caring staff and NPO partners are committed to offering people a hand up, but when that fails, the City must be allowed to apply the Rule of Law.
Disaster Regulations must urgently change The temporary national Disaster Management Regulations have brought about restrictions on how all public and private landowners are able to respond to illegal occupations. To remove structures deemed as ‘occupied’ under the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act, an eviction order must be obtained. But, the temporary disaster regulations temporarily limit the ability of courts to grant eviction orders. This is causing a crisis in cities across South Africa, and I have raised my concerns directly with President Ramaphosa.
Let’s all keep giving and volunteering towards sustainable solutions while supporting the efforts of the City, NPOs and enforcement agencies to make our streets safer. ALDERMAN DAN PLATO EXECUTIVE MAYOR
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Extension 12 soup kitchen is my calling, says Sarah
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any people want to start soup kitchens, but according to the founder of the Extension 12 soup kitchen, it is not as easy as it seems. Sarah Salie (far right on photo) says that she started a soup kitchen because she knows what it feels like to go to bed without any food to eat.
myself that I was going to change my circumstances and serve the community for as long as I live.” Two years ago, she registered the soup kitchen with her own money. There are currently three other ladies helping, including Julene Walters, Margaret Bagoe and Suzie Kampher. “I am honoured to be one of the ladies helping out in the soup kitchen. The biggest challenge is that there are more people every week so we need to cook more. We would really like to have a comfortable place for the elderly people to sit,” said Kampher.
gets sponsors, they don’t really get help from the community. “As the mother of the soup kitchen, I go and look for sponsors. I am grateful to the Rotary Club that sponsored “As a child, I often ate out of the dirt a freezer and for bins. There weren’t extra shoes and always donating there wasn’t a meal on a Sunday. food. We So I treasure this soup kitchen would like the because I know what it feels like to community to be go sleep hungry. It took years and more involved.” I waited for God to tell me if it is The kitchen mainly caters for She says if they my calling,” said Salie. For the past Extension 12 in Sherwood Park, received more three years, the team has been but Salie says that everyone is s p o n s o r s h i p s feeding the community cereal every welcome. They also sponsor other they will be able to cook on more morning. Tuesdays and Thursdays soup kitchens. “Our main focus is days. They also need a 100 litre pot they offer meals as well. She also the children and the elderly because and a big burner to cook food with. collects clothing and distributes it they can’t feed themselves. They are They are also busy with a vegetable in the community. “My childhood vulnerable and it’s our duty to look garden on land the area. “We would was not easy, but as I grew up I told after them.”Although the kitchen appreciate it if there are any people
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS: MAY 2021 Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils of the City of Cape Town will take place on the dates and times indicated in the schedule below. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings will take place via Skype for Business. Kindly contact the subcouncil should you wish to join the meeting, and the link will be forwarded to you. Sub-council
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20 May 2021
10:00
Vernatt van der Westhuizen
021 444 6037
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19 May 2021
10:00
Amelia van Rhyn
021 444 1132
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20 May 2021
10:00
Acting Subcouncil Manager: Elizabeth (Elize) Jacobs
021 444 4861
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20 May 2021
10:00
Ardela van Niekerk
021 444 0196
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19 May 2021
10:00
Nomfundo Mdingi
021 444 2962
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17 May 2021
10:00
Pat Jansen
021 444 3717
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17 May 2021
10:00
Carin Viljoen
021 444 0661
8
20 May 2021
10:00
Erika Theron Paulsen Williams
021 850 4150
9
19 May 2021
10:00
Jongihlanga Joseph France
021 400 5537
10
17 May 2021
10:00
Clifford Sitonga
021 444 3715
11
19 May 2021
10:00
Kayise Nombakuse
021 444 5381
12
20 May 2021
10:00
Mcebisi Johnson Fetu
021 444 8720
13
19 May 2021
10:00
Lunga Bobo
021 444 5366
14
17 May 2021
10:00
Anthony Daniels
021 444 5395
15
19 May 2021
10:00
Mariëtte Griessel
021 444 9797
16
17 May 2021
10:00
Girshwin Fouldien
021 487 2055
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20 May 2021
10:00
Christa Liebenberg
021 444 0503
18
20 May 2021
10:00
Fred Monk
021 444 8788
19
17 May 2021
10:00
Desiree Mentor
021 400 7495
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19 May 2021
10:00
Richard White
021 444 8112
21
19 May 2021
10:00
Lorraine Frost
021 400 2345
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17 May 2021
10:00
Director: Luzuko Mdunyelwa
021 400 2358
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17 May 2021
10:00
Director: Alesia Valda Bosman
021 444 8696
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20 May 2021
10:00
Goodman Rorwana
021 444 7530
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who would be able to sponsor seeds or seedlings. God is the master-brain in the Extension 12 soup kitchen. Thank you to all the sponsors who are there for us,” concluded Salie.
Atlantis licensing office now open five days a week
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he City of Cape Town’s Atlantis Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration office, located in the old Avondale Housing office, is extending its operating hours to five days a week, from 8:00 to 15:30. The office previously only operated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This month, the Atlantis licensing office has extended its operating hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 15:30. The City does however remind customers to only visit an office if absolutely necessary and to rather make use of their online options. If customers must visit a customer or licensing office in person, please remember that there is COVID-19 screening at the entrances and a limited number of customers are allowed in at a time due these regulations. Social distancing must be adhered to and masks are compulsory. The length of queues inside the office might seem long due to the social distancing and other COVID-19 measures that are in place. The City also gives preference to the elderly, infirm residents and pregnant women among others. Elderly and disabled customers are please requested to move to the front of the queue so that they can be assisted. From there our officials will do what they can to assist by expediting their business or providing safe seating if required. Customers can renew their vehicle licences online via e-Services. To register for e-Services visit: https:// eservices.capetown.gov.za. For motor vehicle registration and licensing assistance email Vehicle. Licence@capetown.gov.za.
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Planting your own is the way to go for many
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Non-organic pesticides are the chemicals used to keep pests away from crop. For the consumer, these pesticides can be poisonous, especially to those with weak or sensitive immune systems. These chemicals are also a risk for those working with it. Many people ask what defines organic gardening. According to www. homefortheharvest.com the answer is quite simple: “organic gardening relies on natural systems and materials while conventional gardening requires man-made synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.” According to the Environmental Protection Agency, agricultural pesticide exposure is tied to many health conditions from asthma to certain cancers.
herbs near it because it feeds the tomato plants and gives you fresh herbs. Then also plant marigolds in front of it so that it can draw the pests away from your tomatoes. You can also start your own compost heaps using the kitchen scraps that you would normally throw away.
Natural pesticides include mixtures such as boiled garlic and water and a little sunflower oil. There are also many organic products that you can buy, but they are an expensive therefore making your own is much cheaper. Camphill Village, on the Klein Dassenberg Road, is an organisation that homes about 90 to 100 intellectually challenged adults. They have also started their own organic farm which is run by their farm manager with the help of residents and employees. “We chose to go organic because the health of the entire eco-system matters to us. We eat everything we grow and feed our livestock with the maize that is Buying organic food in the shops can grown on the farm,” says Lisè Muller, become expensive and sometimes a marketing employee at Camphill difficult to find. Therefore, starting Village. your own organic garden is one of the best solutions for your health There are challenges when choosing and your pocket. If you feed your to go organic, but the long-term plants natural nutrients and protect benefits are so much more. If you it with naturally made pesticides, you don’t have a big garden space, you will have an organic garden. Natural can start you garden with 10 to 20 nutrients include: litre buckets with holes at the bottom • Banana-peel water for potassium. for drainage. Once you start eating • Manure of certain animals for fruit and vegetables from your own nitrogen. organic garden, you will start feeling • Some plants even feed other the positive effects it has on your plants. This is called companion health, mind and pocket, experts planting. For example: When you agree. plant tomatoes, grow sweet basil
Cape Town dam levels slightly increase to 68,6%
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gt jong mense van Atlantis het onlangs ‘n noue ontkoming gehad toe daar uit die bloute op hulle geskiet was.
MEGAN MAVOSA
ruit and vegetables are healthy, but are they healthy when they are grown with non-organic pesticides and fertilisers? Planting your own organic produce gives you peace of mind of what goes into your body. •
Skieters brand los op jonges, agt beseer
he total capacity of dams • Outdoor water use and supplying the Cape Town groundwater metro increased slightly by • Efficiency of taps, toilets and 0,70% in the last week, from 67,9% showers the previous week to 68,6%. • Swimming pools • Car washes Daily water consumption for the • Construction sites same period decreased to 754 • Leaks etc million litres per day, compared to 760 million litres the week before. For more information on new At the same time last year, dam water sources, guidelines around levels were at 54,4%. Although alternative water sources such as water restrictions were lifted from 1 boreholes and rainwater tanks, as November 2020, several regulations well as tariff information, please in the City’s Water By-law are in visit http://www.capetown.gov.za/ effect at all times. This pertains to: thinkwater.
Volgens ‘n polisie-verklaring het die groep op Dinsdag 27 April 2021 omstreeks 19:30 by ‘n huiswinkel in Lantana straat, Protea Park gestaan ten tye van die voorval. Een van die slagoffers, Dean Schrikker, het aan die polisie gesê hy kon nie die gesigte van die skieters uitmaak nie. Hy onthou wel dat een van die vermeende skieters in ‘n wit “top” geklee was. Volgens polisiewoordvoerder, Kaptein Elizabeth Munro is Dylan Lewis (28) in die regterbeen gewond, Dominic Du Plessis (17)
in sy linkervoet, Damon Malumba (13) het ‘n kopbesering opgedoen, terwyl Dean Schrikker (28) in albei voete geskiet is. Julian Malgas (20) se regter bobeen is beseer, Tomlyn Hendricks (17) is in bobeen geskiet, Caitlin September (15) was in regter bobeen geskiet en Nashiefa Jappie (17) se linkervoet is glo gewond. Die motief vir die voorval is onbekend en geen arrestasies was tot dusver gemaak nie. Die polisie ondersoek tans die saak.
MURP – INVITATION TO SUBMIT ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme (MURP) is in the process of establishing the Atlantis MURP Steering Committee to ensure that there are structured engagements between the City of Cape Town and the local community. BRIEF BACKGROUND The MURP aims to nurture integrated communities by addressing community issues and perceptions. The programme is evidence-based and follows a clear participatory methodology in which the residents, through community engagement, are given a high level of influence within the processes of community development. A high degree of transparency, integrity, promotion of voluntarism and accountability are factors that have contributed to the high community acceptance of the programme. Part of the process is to ensure that the Atlantis Steering Committee is inclusive and representative of every sector. Therefore, the following organisations are being afforded the opportunity to be a part of the establishment process and participate in this programme: • • • • • • • •
Local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Community-based organisations (CBOs) Faith-based organisations (FBOs) School governing bodies (SGBs) Early childhood development forums (ECDs) Youth organisations People with disabilities; and Other developmental structures
Against this backdrop, Atlantis CBOs and NGOs are invited to submit the following organisational information; • • • • •
Constitution of organisation Minutes of the latest meeting Minutes of the previous AGM Attendance registers List of executive members
The abovementioned information should be submitted at the following office: Subcouncil 1 office Corner of Hermes and Grosvenor streets, Saxonsea Atlantis The deadline for the submission of the organisational information is 18 May 2021. Due to COVID-19, submit on the following days: Monday from 11:00 – 15:00 Tuesday from 13:00 – 15:00 Wednesday from 12:00 – 14:00 Kindly contact the following MURP officials for enquiries and submissions: Yonela Matanzima at 083 495 4735 or yonela.matanzima@capetown.gov.za Dumisani Ncapayi at 074 547 7644 or dumisani.ncapayi@capetown.gov.za
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The Atlan�s Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) development is a collabora�on between the Department of Trade, Industry and Compe��on (DTIC) and Western Cape Government (WCG)’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), Wesgro, and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) to facilitate the development of the SEZ in Atlan�s. The SEZ programme is an important development interven�on tool to unlock industrial development, manufacturing, employment, technology and skills transfer, spa�al restructuring, amongst other opportunity expressed in different strategies, policies and plans of government.
RFQ REFERENCE: RFQ 001/2021/ IES - ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTION Proposals are hereby invited for ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTION. Preference will be given to Atlan�s based service providers, or service providers with a proven track record of delivery in Atlan�s. An online briefing session will be held on 28 May at 11h00. Please RSVP on hello@atlan�ssez.co.za for a�endance.
RFQ REFERENCE: RFQ 002/2021/IES ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PROGRAMME Proposals are hereby invited for ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - FOOD SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM PROGRAMME. Preference will be given to Atlan�s based service providers, or service providers with a proven track record of delivery in Atlan�s. An online briefing session will be held on 28 May at 12h00. Please RSVP on admin@atlan�ssez.co.za for a�endance.
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RFQ REFERENCE: RFQ 004/2021/IES ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - TECHNICAL TRAINING – OPERATIONS SUPERVISION Proposals are hereby invited for ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ): SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - TECHNICAL TRAINING, OPERATIONS SUPERVISION. Preference will be given to Atlan�s based service providers, or service providers with a proven track record of delivery in Atlan�s. An online briefing session will be held on 28 May at 14h00. Please RSVP on skills@atlan�ssez.co.za for a�endance.
RFQ documents can be obtained from the ASEZ SCM Specialist, Mr Rayyan Arnold, at rayyan@atlan�ssez.co.za or telephone number 087 183 7010. This RFQ will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system. Emailed proposals must reach us on or before 17:00 on 4 June 2021 and can be emailed to the ASEZ SCM Specialist, Mr Rayyan Arnold, at rayyan@atlan�ssez.co.za or telephone number 087 183 7010. No late submissions will be accepted. For queries, or to obtain addi�onal informa�on, contact the SCM Specialist, Mr Rayyan Arnold, at rayyan@atlan�ssez.co.za.
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LEGAL ADVISOR / COMPANY SECRETARY: ATLANTIS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (ASEZ) The Atlan�s Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) is a mul�-government investment project focused on s�mula�ng investment in manufacturing and services in the green and clean technology space. The ASEZ’s overarching mandate is to facilitate the required infrastructure and to a�ract key investors in the Greentech industry, in order to foster and grow the Green Economy within the Western Cape, whilst enhancing the local economic environment and job opportuni�es and crea�ng an integrated and sustainable future for Atlan�s. The ASEZ Company is a statutory, state-owned company established in terms of Sec�on 25 of the Special Economic Zones Act (Act 16 of 2014). The organisa�on is focused on a�rac�ng individuals with a demonstrated passion for sustainability and the Green Economy, as well as a long-term commitment to infrastructure development, community development, innova�on and empowerment. This posi�on requires a proac�ve strategic thinker with legal crea�vity who will understand the broad and legal parameters and influences on a schedule 3D En�ty, and is able to translate these into detailed commercial agreements and strategic MOUs between a variety of stakeholders, including public sector, investors and other industry players as required. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Legal Advisor is responsible for limi�ng and managing legal compliance risk and providing specialist legal advice and support to all func�ons at the ASEZ, as well as suppor�ng the ASEZ Board with Company Secretariat services , by ensuring a proac�ve approach to legal compliance and corporate governance across the organisa�on. SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: The role requires a person with a strong mix of the following skills and competencies: • The ability to provide sound legal advice in implemen�ng agreements, frameworks, processes, and policies that enable the business, whilst at the same �me manage risks •Broad business knowledge and commercial acumen including property development agreements •Exposure and understanding of the Greentech industry •Board Management Skills •Commercial •Knowledge of the PFMA and legisla�ve context of a PFMA environment •Knowledge of the Companies Act including CIPC registra�on processes and Governance including King IV •Knowledge of the Western Cape and broader South African and global economic landscape •Long term strategic planning and implementa�on skills – 10-15 years •Ability to perform and achieve set goals and outcomes in an environment with ambiguous opera�onal parameters, complexi�es and broad challenges •Strong ability to develop rela�onships between complex and difficult stakeholders and government officials •Collabora�ve leadership skills and quali�es EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addi�on, the following experience and exposure is required to undertake this posi�on: •Prospec�ve candidates must hold a legal qualifica�on, minimum LLB or relevant equivalent •Minimum of 6 - 8 years of business experience in a minimum of 2 different and diverse working contexts, ideally with commercial and public sector experience •At least 5 years previous management/specialist level experience of South African legal compliance DUTIES: The Legal Advisor reports to the Chief Execu�ve Officer and interfaces with the Board of Directors and will be responsible for a set of mul�faceted key performance areas as depicted below. Strategic leadership of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs): •Assume responsibility and accountability for the organisa�on’s Company Secretarial and Legal func�ons •Risk Management and Monitoring •Internal Compliance and Risk Management •Implement cost effec�ve measures within the Legal func�on •Repor�ng, Communica�on and Administra�on An all-inclusive, market related cost to company remunera�on will be offered for the posi�on. This is a five-year contractual agreement, subject to the successful candidates signing and delivering on the agreed performance. A six-month proba�on period will apply. Should you comply with all the aforemen�oned then you should not hesitate to apply. Forward your applica�on accompanied by a cover le�er and detailed CV to The Human Resources Specialist of the ASEZ: to hr@atlan�ssez.co.za CLOSING DATE: 28 MAY 2021 Direct all enquiries to Siyasanga Tetyana: Human Resources Specialist on 087 183 7000. Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days a�er the closing date, please consider your applica�on unsuccessful.
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Motherhood a 'far-fetched fantasy' for many women
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olycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that makes motherhood seem like a far-fetched fantasy, and Mother’s Day becomes a sad thought.
Dr Sibusiso Nhlapo, a gynaecologist based in Secunda, the condition can be misdiagnosed because these symptoms seem normal and possibly in the family gene so it is not seen as a medical concern. The biggest concern related The syndrome is a variable disorder to this disorder marked especially by obesity, is the fact that infertility and ovarian enlargement. lots of cysts Some women have it worse than develop around others. Most hardly know that the ovaries, something is wrong, until they start disrupting the wondering why they cannot fall female’s ability pregnant or why they have constant to produce eggs miscarriages. According to the for fertilization Mediclinic website, doctors are still and prepare not sure of the exact root cause of the lining of the PCOS. Some of the symptoms of womb for pregnancy. If overgrown, are irregular periods, miscarriages, these cysts can burst and damage excess facial hair, fatigue, weight the female pelvic area. Jayda White, gain, abdominal pain, sub-fertility from Protea Park, Atlantis has been and even infertility. According to living with PCOS since the age of 13
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and was only diagnosed at the age of 23. “Since I started my menstrual cycle, it has always been irregular. It wasn’t a big concern because the adults and older girls told me that everyone’s menstrual cycle takes long to stabilise. Until today, I still have an irregular cycle. My hair started falling out a lot and after matric I went from a size 28 to a 40. I also grew a little moustache, but I did not think anything of it until I got married and wanted to have a child. It was really terrible to take pregnancy tests every month when I skipped a cycle or two only for it to be negative. It really took a
mental toll on me,” said White. She has been married for 12 years and is still battling with infertility problems. “My gynecologist told me that if I use a contraceptive pill for three months it will balance my hormones and control the other symptoms. He also told me that it could help me fall pregnant once I leave the pill after three months. But it has been unsuccessful for me, so he would have to induce ovulation.”
he New Apostolic Church is in 2013 as a non-profit company and offering support and help managed independently from the to those suffering from drug church. The addiction awareness addiction. program was initiated due to the high addiction rate in Atlantis and The church, based in Avondale, has lack of outreach programs to help five programs open to the public, and people struggling with addiction. is currently running three of them. Naidoo says addiction is a serious According to Jacqui Naidoo, Chief problem in our communities. “We Executive Officer of the Masakhe provide education and support to Foundation, the organisation was the addict, their families, and any formed by the New Apostolic church individual who is interested to know
more about addiction. We currently have the family support sessions in Atlantis and it's open to the public already,” he explains. Sessions are held every Tuesday starting at 6pm, excluding public holidays. For those in need of support on any other day, or further information regarding the other programs, may contact the office on 021 300 5324 or 083 533 8665.
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Doctors and various websites encourage positive lifestyle changes such as exercise and a good diet to decrease the symptoms of PCOS - thus increasing the chances of falling pregnant. It is important to know that it does not only occur in overweight females, but it can be the cause of excessive weight-gain.
INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS TO SERVE AS DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE KOEBERG PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION FORUM (PSIF) The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is an independent regulatory authority established as a juristic person in terms of Section 3 of the National Nuclear Regulator, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999) to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment from nuclear damage in South Africa. IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR ACT, THE NNR’S REGULATORY MANDATE INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREAS: (a) provide for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage through the establishment of safety standards and regulatory practices; (b) exercise regulatory control related to safety over: (i) the siting, design, construction, operation, manufacture of component parts and decontamination, decommissioning and closure of nuclear installations; and (ii) vessels propelled by nuclear power or having radioactive material on board, which is capable of causing nuclear damage, through the granting of nuclear authorisations. (c) exercise regulatory control over other actions, to which this Act applies, through the granting of nuclear authorisations; (d) provide assurance of compliance with the conditions of nuclear authorisations through the implementation of a system of compliance inspections; (e) fulfil national obligations in respect of international legal instruments concerning (f) nuclear safety; and (g) ensure that provisions for nuclear emergency planning are in place. In accordance with Regulation 968 of 12 September 2008 the authorisation holder is responsible for the establishment of a Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF) to inform the persons living in the municipal area in respect of which an emergency plan has been established on nuclear and radiation safety information related to the nuclear installation.
The PSIF shall have a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson who will be appointed by the NNR Board of Directors from nominations received from members of the public living in the relevant municipal area. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson will serve for a period of two years and perform their duties without financial compensation. Members of the public are hereby invited to submit nominations for the Deputy Chairperson of the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF). PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS: •
Only written nominations will be considered. (Handwritten or typed).
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A declaration of acceptance by the nominee must accompany the written nomination.
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A copy of the nominees current CV.
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Certified copies of Identity documents of the nominee and the person making the nomination.
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Nomination forms can be downloaded from: https://nnr.co.za/public-information/ public-safety-information-forums/
Submit nominations to the National Nuclear Regulator for attention: Mr. Gino Moonsamy, Manager: Communications and Stakeholder Relations. Email: gmoonsamy@nnr.co.za or Post to: PO Box 7106, Centurion, 0046. For assistance or enquiries, please contact Ms. Victoria Seitei, tel. (012) 674 7109 or email: enquiry@nnr.co.za
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS: 31 MAY 2021 www.ursonline.co.za
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or many, studying towards a degree or diploma comes with much F blood, sweat and tears. MONIQUE HANSEN spoke to a few of our readers who recently achieved a milestone in their respective lives or
Training aims to createD pro-active enterprises MONICA VAN WILLINGH
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Jodie Bosch: Completed an honours degree in Industrial Psychology. She dreams to transform Atlantis into a hub of buzzing individuals (old and young) and keen to invest in their education. I chose something that was interesting and something I can relate to, which is to analyse and evaluate people and their performances.
Jamie-Jade van der Merwe: Completed an Honours degree in Linguistic and she is currently busy with her Masters in Linguistics. Because the field is so broad, my options are limitless when it comes to linguistics. Initially, I wanted to study psychology, but got mixed up with the faculties. Somehow my mistake became my biggest passion. I could not have made a better mistake in my life. I love it.
Anastacia Adams: Completed a Bachelor`s degree in Sport Recreation and Exercise Science. God willing, I plan to further my studies in Education next year. This is just proof that my past and what I have been through will never hold me back from what I am destined to do.
Damian Munro: Completed a Bachelor`s degree in Sport Recreation and Exercise Science at the University of Western Cape, currently furthering his studies by doing my Honours in BA Biokinetics. I am looking forward to what the future holds for me.
various programmes aimed at registered vendors who are Emerging Micro Enterprises (EME’s) and Qualifying Small Enterprises (SQE’s) better compete for opportunities within the City, improve contract service delivery, and helping them to access new markets in the public and private sector. The Enterprise For this reason the City of Cape and Investment Department also Town, in conjunction with various renders the supplier development stakeholders, is taking progressive programme for City registered steps towards the empowerment vendors so that they can become of small, medium, and micro- suppliers to the government and enterprises (SMME’s), within this corporates. sector. A handful of local business representatives in the construction One of the speakers at the event industry recently completed a High Carl Cupido, explained how tough it Impact Programme and received was for him and his sister when they their certificates at the Robinvale started their construction company Community Hall on Friday 30 April in 2012. “Gaining entry into the civil 2021. This initiative forms part of market came with a lot of sweat and the City’s Supplier Development blood” he reckons. Cupido is a civil programme focusing on four key engineering technician who knew areas, namely compliance, works nothing about business, but five capability, financial capability and years later the brother and sister team are a force to be reckoned with business linkages. in the industry. He urged participants Joseph Ruiters, CEO of the Business to ensure that they get their Associate, explained the importance businesses compliant as it will open of establishing joint ventures to doors in the sector. “The programme participants present. “Businesses has at its core the requirements can accelerate if entrepreneurs for advancement within the learn to network or work together Construction Industry Development grades. This will on certain projects. His company Board consulting (CIDB) facilitated the three-month-long ultimately create better informed training. Ruiters offers mentorship and proactive enterprises, who can and training to small businesses become suppliers to the government with the aim provide them with and corporates,” explained Ruiters. the tools to access larger markets. Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities, James Vos congratulated the 11 business representatives who completed the programme. The City facilitates consulting consulting
Tobacco kills 6 million a year orld No Tobacco Day is protect the right to healthy living for W celebrated around the globe themselves and future generations. on the 31st of May. Many focus their Nearly six million people are killed celebrations towards education on the dangers of smoking, business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organisation (WHO) is doing about it and how people around the world can
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Dr. Nicole making massive strides in her field
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r. Nicole van der Merwe is a local health specialist who obtained several degrees. Born and bred in Atlantis, this brilliant woman is making massive inroads in the field of Cancer and she shares with us her aspirations, challenges and passion for what she does.
How important is it to go for screening/testing? Everybody is at risk of developing Briefly tell us about this interesting cancer in their lifetime and there Rooibos study. are guidelines for screening of The study is a first-of-its-kind the general population (with no clinical research study that aims to family history) e.g., mammogram, determine the effect of Rooibos on colonoscopy, and prostate screen certain heart disease risk factors. from the age of 50 years. Depending on those findings, your doctor What does your work entail? will decide how I am trained to see patients who frequently you need are born looking or functioning to go for screening. differently or diagnosed with any If you are at highercondition that is caused by a genetic than-average risk defect or that has been passed down of developing in the family. I currently work in cancer due to oncology practice, so I mostly see family history or a patients diagnosed with breast and cancer-associated colorectal cancer, or individuals with genetic abnormality a family history of cancer. identified in yourself or a family member, Tell us about your private practice? screening should I have my practice in Panorama, happen at an earlier which I visit every Tuesday. I do age and more however see patients that live far or regular frequency. are unable to travel, online via Zoom. Visiting a doctor It was indeed a major step moving is particularly from research into private practice. important if you experience a Apart from being a Genetic change in your bodily functions or Counsellor, you also have a range of Do you collaborate with other appearance e.g., abnormal stomach/ other skills. Tell us more. specialists? intestinal pain, persistent bleeding in Apart from my practice, I am Yes, in private practice, I work with your stool or a lump in your breast. currently employed at Stellenbosch radiation and surgical oncologists. University’s Medical school as a At Stellenbosch, I work in a team Can one minimise the chances of Medical Scientist. My job as Project including medical researchers, developing cancer? manager involves overseeing a large dieticians, pathologists, and Yes, there are documented risk research project. I am also currently clinicians, whilst the Rooibos trial, factors that we can all try to avoid employed by the Cape Peninsula allows me to work with senior reducing our risk. Many cancers University of Technology as a Study scientists and Ph.D. and post- nowadays are caused by obesity coordinator. There I coordinate the doctorate students. and poor lifestyle and dietary habits. activities of the Rooibos Trial which is currently underway.
Local clinic moving forward and giving back
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ot only is Sister Pharo’s Primary Healthcare’s new location more accessible to senior citizens, but owner and manager, Olivia Pharo, has recently opened up their services to five individuals for free.
Wheelchair friendly and with easy access to public transport, the new facility also has a second entrance as back-up should the need for such arrive. As a token of appreciation and in form of giving back to the community, Pharo launched an online competition On 1 March 2019, the nurse opened whereby the community could up her own clinic after serving the nominate residents to receive Department of Health for more free services from the clinic for than 29 years. Although they did the the remainder of the year. And best they could for the community after an overwhelmingly positive while based in the Atlantis City response, Carol Arendse, John building, the two flights of stairs Hulbert, Elizabeth Munro and proved to be a real challenge for Rachel Joseph were named the the patients, particularly those competition winners. On 8 and 9 with limited mobility. In February April, the patients arrived for their this year the clinic’s operations first consultations during which full moved to the Med-24 building examination along with blood-tests in Wesfleur circle, and exactly were performed. Based on the two years later on 1 March 2021, results received from laboratories, it officially opened its doors at the clinic will maintain all medical their new address. The new clinic conditions, medical records, and sports a spacious reception area the issuing of chronic medication. with a separate waiting room for Each patient will also have access patients who are signed in, and the to one free consultation per month long hallways are winged by fully until the end of December 2021. equipped examination rooms with all necessary amenities available.
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These are the things that are in our control and power to change. Alcohol intake should be minimised if not ceased, avoid smoking and maintain healthy body weight with regular physical activity. I would recommend an intake of adequate amounts of folate and B-vitamins, a minimum of five fruits and vegetables per day. Avoiding saturated and trans-fats in our diets also helps. What are some of the challenges you face? Among older administrative staff, I am not always revered as a specialist in my field. And some private patients, younger than I are sometimes impatient and a little disrespectful. What are some of your future plans? My goal is to be financially free and practicing part-time, running my private businesses, and traveling the world with my loved ones – if COVID-19 allows. I want to be involved in research on a continental level. Towards this goal, I would like to obtain my pilot’s license within the next two years so that I may provide genetic services to communities in rural African counties. How do you spend your free time? I usually visit and spend quality with my family and partner. This typically involves camping, relaxing and watch movies, braai at home or dine at a restaurant. COVID-19 has certainly reminded us of the importance of spending time with our loved ones.
DR NICOLE VAN DER MERWE
TELEPHONE: 021 572 7827/6 WHATSAPP: 071 513 5452 E-MAIL: llmaya50@gmail.com ADDRESS: 114 Athens Avenue Saxonsea, Atlan�s
HPCSA Registered Genetic Counsellor BSc Human Life Sciences (Stell) BSc Hons Anatomical Pathology (Stell) PhD Anatomical Pathology (Stell) MSc Med Genetic Counselling (UCT)
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Your dedication towards work is really inspiring. We wish you many years of achieving your goals and much success. We are extremely proud of you!.. From Lorenzo & Robyn-lee
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he name billiards started out with a game called crusades hundreds of years ago. It then became a game played on the lawn with lawn balls.
In modern times billiards has evolved into a sport commonly known as pool and professionally known as billiards. This sport involves games such as 9-ball, 8-ball, Blackball and Chinese pool. Atlantis Cue Sports involve different clubs and each club has its own venue. Games are played on a home and away basis – one week at the home venue and the next week at the opponent’s venue. “The best thing about being part of these clubs is that you meet a lot of people at club, provincial, national and international level,” said Andy Scheepers, a member of Atlantis Cue Sports. According to Scheepers (pictured left), a lot can be improved with regards to sponsors. “There are very little sponsors. If you are selected to represent your province
at national level or your country at international level, you must bear your own costs, there is nobody to help.” He started his own successful club in 1994, which according to him was one of the strongest teams in the Western Cape. He mentioned that COVID-19 affected every pool player and the teams could not play against each other. Although it is not seen as a sport to many people, but just like any other, the games are very competitive. This sport will be able to get many young people off the streets because it is a passive yet exciting sport for many but there are some challenges. “Child-friendly venues will allow more children to be off the street. At the moment, most of the venues are in bars and places where children are not allowed to be, therefore it is a challenge to attract as many young people as possible,” said Scheepers.
Karate workshop to hone skills MONICA VAN WILLINGH
tlantis Kenpo Karate Club A and the South African Self Defense Federation from Mitchell’s Plain held a training session and workshop during April 2021 in Sherwood Park, Atlantis.
Shihan Ashley Wolfaard (5th-grade blackbelt), Soke Nolan (10thdegree blackbelt), the host Shihan Martin Van Wyk (6th-degree blackbelt), Leon Bailey (7th-degree blackbelt), Shihon Euegene Adonis (7th-degree blackbelt), and Sensei Ryan Sauls (4th-degree blackbelt) facilitated the session.
Atlantis Football Legends still on course for cause
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n Saturday 10 April, the Atlantis Football Legends were at it again when love was seen pouring from their colourful, signature food truck.
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and, through this the need for leadership, mentorship and life-skills was identified. The group do all they can to help provide food and school clothes to those in need, but say that spending quality time with the youth The team of legendary football players is their most valuable treasure. The is well known for their goodwill, and national lockdown in 2020 may have their endeavors of reaching out to slowed things down for many, but the youth through sport, fun and this initiative has shown that nothing feeding schemes. What started off would stop these legends from as a reunion of old players about two pushing forward with their worthy years ago, has evolved beyond their cause of making Atlantis a better initial expectations. They decided to place. transfer their sportsmanship skills to young ones from the community
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