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Upmarket development may alter area’s character, says GBRA
A proposed development at 43 Beach Road in Gordon’s Bay is aimed to revitalise the area with a new 18unit luxury apartment building.
The developers, through ArchAus Architects, have submitted an application for site development plan departures for erf 3068.
The project, scaled down from its initial 24 units, seeks to capitalise on the scarce availability of new luxury apartments in the area, which the developers describe as “underdeveloped in terms of new luxury apartments” compared to neighbouring Strand.
“When this property became available our client jumped at the opportunity to invest in a new landmark for the area,” stated the motivational letter submitted by ArchAus. “Hopefully, this will set a precedent for revival in the area.”
The property, currently zoned as General Business 2, allows for apartment/flat development and falls within existing zoning restrictions for height, floor ratio, coverage and parking, according to the application. The ground
floor is planned to house a shop, proposed as an ice-cream outlet, designed to integrate with the existing streetscape of coffee shops and retail along Beach Road. The location, near a large public parking area, is anticipated to attract visitors to the surrounding beaches.
Parking provisions include 22 vehicle bays, unofficial tandem bays, motorbike parking, visitor bays and retail parking, totalling 27 bays. The developers state that this meets the City of Cape Town’s parking requirements for the proposed 18 units and retail space.
The application also addressed services and infrastructure, electricity, and water and sanitation, and confirmed the structure does not qualify for heritage status.
ArchAus concluded that the development “suits the continuous commercial and upmarket housing by optimising the land-use, planning principle and will be a desirable development for Gordon’s Bay”. It believes the investment will create jobs, provide upmarket residences and
CIT armed robbery foiled
positively impact neighbouring property values, potentially spurring further development in the area.
The application also requests a permanent departure from the City’s Municipal Planning Bylaw of 2015. The proposed building, exceeding 10 m in height, requires permission to be located 3 m from the Beach Road street boundary building line, rather than the prescribed distance of 4,5 m.
The Gordon’s Bay Residents’ Association (GBRA) have already made their intentions clear in objecting to the proposed development.
Chairperson Edwina Hadfield said that there are major concerns regarding infrastructure, particularly the sewage system on the beachfront, which is already under significant strain.
“We experience frequent sewage overflows, and we believe this development will only exacerbate the existing problem,” she said.
“Until the City addresses the infrastructure deficiencies and resolves the ongoing sewage issues plaguing our
beachfront, we cannot support any further development.
“Furthermore, residents are deeply concerned about the impact this building will have on the character and aesthetics of our beachfront. We believe it will negatively alter the landscape, and we are not satisfied with the proposed design. Therefore, the GBRA firmly rejects this development proposal.”
The public is invited to view the application at the relevant district office during operating hours (08:00 to 14:30) on weekdays.
Appointments with case officers or discussions regarding specific aspects of the application can be arranged via email at helderberg.hub@capetown.gov.za.
Objections, comments or representations concerning the proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form, with reasons provided, by Thursday 27 February.
V Submissions can be made via email to comments_objections.helderberg @capetown.gov.za and the prescribed form is available for download at http:// www.capetown.gov.za/LandUseObjections.
A heroic armed security officer behind the wheel of a cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle thwarted an armed-robbery attempt during a collection at Nomzamo U-Save on Monday (10 February).
According to police the CIT vehicle arrived at the Nomzamo Business Centre around 12:58 to collect an undisclosed amount of money from the supermarket. Following collection, the security officers were targeted by the suspected armed robbers while exiting with the cash boxes via a back entrance near the taxi rank. “Four suspects armed with firearms swooped on the security officers, ordering the collection crew to the ground. The brave driver, however, reacted swiftly after anticipating what was to unfold. He pulled his firearm, opening fire at the unsuspecting robbers. A shoot-out ensued as the suspects returned fire in an attempt to flee,” said Lwandle police spokesperson Mthokozisi Gama. One of the security officers (38) who assisted with the collection, was wounded in the upper right arm and was transported to hospital for treatment. No money was taken and the CIT security officers immediately drove to the Lwandle Police Station, where a case of attempted cash-in-transit robbery was opened for further investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks).
Photo: Barend J Williams
Yaseen Gaffar
Hoës inspekteer bouprojek
Barend J. Williams
Die Wes-Kaapse departement van infrastruktuur in samewerking met die Stad Kaapstad en nasionale departement van menslike nedersettings het verlede Woensdag (5 Februarie) ’n inspeksie van die behuisingsprojekte in Macassar gedoen.
Die projek word beplan om in drie fases ontwikkel te word. Die konstruksiewerk vir fase een is tans aan die gang, waar 305 topstrukture gebou sal word en aan kwalifiserende begunstigdes oorhandig sal word.
Die kontrak om al drie fases te bou, het in Augustus 2023 begin en sou oorspronklik teen 2 Februarie vanjaar voltooi gewees het.
Tydens die inspeksie is die provinsiale minister van infrastruktuur en lid van die uitvoerende raad (LUR), Tertuis Simmers, die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir menslike nedersettings, raadslid Carl Pophaim, wyk 109-raadslid Peter Helfrich en die adjunk-direkteurs-generaal van die nasionale departement van menslike nedersettings oor die vordering van fase een ingelig.
Altesaam 605 wooneenhede behoort volgens beplanning teen Junie vanjaar voltooi te wees.
“Die inspeksie het ook op die gehalte van die huise wat gebou word, gefokus,” het Simmers gesê.
Die inligting het die uitdagings wat die behuisingsprojekte belemmer, onder hul aandag gebring. Die verkryging van goedgekeurde konstruksietekeninge, sowel as afpersingspogings, geweld en betogings, het ’n ses maande vertraging veroorsaak (“Helderberg housing projects progress”, DistriksPos & Heldeberg Gazette, 3 Julie 2024).
“Daar was nie voldoende elektriese toevoer vir fase twee en drie van die
Sewer saga surges on
behuisingsprojek nie,” het Simmers gesê. Maar gelukkig, deur stedelikenedersettings-ontwikkelingstoelae, kan die projek voortgaan, omdat ’n nuwe substasie gebou gaan word om die kritieke infrastruktuurbehoefte aan te pak.
“Weens die vertraging sal fase twee en drie nie voortgesit kan word voordat fase een afgehandel is nie. Fase twee sal nou na verwagting eers aan die einde van vanjaar begin,” het Simmers gesê.
Die minister van menslike nedersettings, Thembi Simelane, was ook veronderstel om die inspeksie by te woon, maar tydens die projekinligtingsessie het sy ’n boodskap gestuur dat sy dit weens haar kabinetsvergadering nie kon bywoon nie. Sy het ’n formele verskoning in die teenwoordigheid van die LUR, burgemeesterskomiteelid en die wyk-109-raadslid aangebied.
“Die Macassar-behuisingsprojek is ’n skitterende voorbeeld van dienslewering, ongeag wie dit besoek of nie,” het Pophaim met betrekking tot die minister se afwesigheid gesê.
Hy het verder verduidelik dat hulle sal voortgaan om saam met die belanghebbendes en begunstigdes hard te werk om toe te sien dat die projek suksesvol afgehandel word.
“Min dinge maak my meer trots as om die transformasie in ons gemeenskap te aanskou,” het Helfrich gesê.
Hy glo dat die behuisingsprojek die begunstigdes ’n geleentheid bied om ekonomiese bemagtiging, waardigheid en hoop te ervaar.
Hy het gesê die gemeenskap is baie opgewonde en sien daarna uit om hul nuwe huise te kry.
“Ek wil ons gemeenskappe, die Stad en projekbetrokkenheidskomitee vir hul harde werk bedank,” het Pophaim gesê.
Yaseen Gaffar
A major sewage leak caused by a collapsed pipeline has forced the closure of large sections of Strand Beach, leaving residents and marine life suffering the consequences.
The crisis, which began on Tuesday 4 February, has seen frequent and significant sewage overflows along De Villiers and Van der Merwe streets, with the waste flowing into the stormwater system and ultimately discharging into the ocean.
“Material from the collapse is blocking the flow in the Trappies pipeline,” explained a local engineer familiar with the situation. “The City of Cape Town started overpumping with one pump, then increased to three, and now four, but still aren’t able to overpump the large sewage flows.”
He highlighted the ongoing challenge of repairing the pipeline while it remained operational. “I’m still keen to know how the City plans to do Curedin-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining of Trappies while the pipeline is operational. The contractor will have to overpump large volumes of sewage continuously to isolate sections of the pipe for emptying, cleaning, inspecting, repair and then lining. This project has a high risk of sewer overflows in the process.”
The environmental impact of the leak is also a major concern. Lisa Starr, founder of Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement (Hoam), commented: “Sadly the sewerage entering the sea can not only have a negative effect on us, but on marine life in the area too, for they are also directly affected. It’s a small localised impact, as it disperses very quickly. The magnitude of getting this line fixed is concerning. But we know that the City is working around-theclock to get it resolved. So let’s try and help nature in other ways by removing plastics from its environment when we see it.”
In a statement, Mayoral Committee
member for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien provided an update on the situation.
“Teams are on-site and have cleared the line, allowing flow through the system,” Badroodien said.
“The emergency contractor has also arrived on-site and we have increased overpumping capacity and installed powerful mobile pumps. We sincerely apologise for the ongoing disruption and thank the residents for their patience during this challenging time. We remain committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.”
Despite the City’s assurances, the ongoing overflows and beach closures paint a contrasting picture.
An update from the City regarding the Trappies upgrade stated there were ongoing efforts to address recurring sewage overflows impacting De Villiers and De Kock streets, and the sewerupgrade tender was expected to go before the Bid Adjudication Committee, with construction anticipated to take 1214 months. A public meeting is planned for March.
V Contact the Water and Sanitation Directorate on Communications.WaterandSanitation @capetown.gov.za.
The City’s Environmental Management Department is updating the Bioregional Plan, adopted as Council policy in 2015, and changing the name to the Cape Town Biodiversity Spatial Plan 2025. This draft policy comprises a profile of Cape Town’s biodiversity the Cape Town BioNet 2024 and the associated land-use guidelines.
The policy needs to be updated for three main reasons: 1. To align with the Cape Town BioNet 2024 2. To align to updated legislation, other policies and strategies 3. To change the policy name to align to the Western Cape Biodiversity Act, 2021
The draft policy is in line with national and provincial legislation, as well as international biodiversity commitments. It is aligned to the City of Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan 2022-2027, Municipal Spatial Development Framework 2023 and eight District Spatial Development Frameworks 2023
In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments to the municipality from 13 February 2025 to 13 March 2025.
Comments can be submitted by:
Email: public.participation@capetown.gov.za
Online: www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate
Written submission: City libraries and subcouncil offices
The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist people living with disabilities who are unable to submit written comments to have their input recorded and submitted to the City Contact the Public Participation Unit on 0800 212 176 to request help to submit your comments.
For general enquiries, please email Enviro.GIS@capetown.gov.za.
The Trappies pipeline continued collapsing throughout the Strand area, the latest along Van der Merwe and De Villiers streets.
There are still good people
Jamey Gordon
“Do good and good will come to you.”
This adage rings especially true for a local hospital porter who went above and beyond the call of duty to return a stranger’s lost wallet basically intact.
Maggie de Gouveia from Somerset West expressed her sincere gratitude to Simphiwe Ncindelo of Mediclinic Vergelegen for his admirable deed, which not only serves as an example for others, but also restored her faith in humanity.
She recounted assisting a fellow Heritage Park resident around 16:00 on Friday 10 January. The woman whose father had been a loyal customer of her husband’s business, Strand Fisheries (since closed down), needed a lift to a local shopping centre to run some urgent errands. Without hesitation De Gouveia offered to help by jumping in her Toyota Fortuner.
On returning home around 19:30 that evening, she received a call from a security officer at the apartment complex, informing her a man by the name of Simphiwe was at the main gate with her wallet. “I remember turning to my husband and saying, ‘I don’t know a Simphiwe,’ and asking him to go to the gate for me. When my husband got there, he called to confirm that the man did indeed have my wallet. I replied, ‘I don’t believe it, because my wallet is in the car’s glove compartment, where I left it’.”
But this clearly was not the case, and the De Gouveias were naturally curious to know where Ncindelo had found the wallet. They were shocked to learn he had picked it up while walking home
from work along the Van der Stel bridge. “I was on my way home with a colleague when I stumbled across two store cards,” the good Samaritan recalled.
“I picked the cards up, and just before destroying them I spotted the wallet. Thinking that perhaps the owner was the victim of a possible crime, I collected everything. I checked the wallet in an attempt to trace the owner, finding an ID and a letter with the details of the likely owner’s address. I had initially planned on taking it to work with me the next morning, where we could check whether the owner was a patient at the hospital. But I decided to track the owner down myself.”
He called an e-hailing service and went straight to De Gouveia’s place of residence.
Asked what had motivated him to go through all the effort to return the wallet, Ncindelo said: “It was just the right thing to do. If I were to lose my
wallet I would hope someone would spare me the schlepp of replacing my cards and return my belongings.”
According to De Gouveia her wallet had everything except her bank card, and an undisclosed amount of money was returned, all thanks to Ncindelo who is the true definition of humility and compassion.
“Always be honest, you have one name and always look out for it, and remember that no good deed goes unseen and there are good people in this world,” extended De Gouveia.
Asked how he felt after this exemplary deed, which he deservingly is praised for, the 29-year-old Zola resident exclaimed: “I feel like a hero!”
Ncindelo’s superior Egram Pekeur, financial administration manager at Mediclinic Vergelegen, expressed his pride of the staffer, who went to great lengths to return property that had not even belonged to a patient at the medical facility. He highlighted that the efforts were a testament to Ncindelo’s character as a noble and honest person who has been employed at the hospital for eight months. “Ncindelo is employed as a porter by JC Security, an outsourced company for which I oversee all the porters at the hospital,” Pekeur explained.
“He was among the candidates interviewed for the position, but he initially lacked some of the required skills. However, the company helped him obtain the necessary qualifications, including a specific driver’s licence. This was because he was our preferred candidate; we were impressed by his conduct during the interview process, his politeness and approachability. It’s always gratifying to know you helped hire the most suitable person for a job.”
Resident seeks book
Nelson Mostert, an 84-year-old Somerset West resident, is appealing to the public for help in recovering a stolen book, a gift from his wife for their 56th wedding anniversary.
Suffering from short-term memory loss, he had inadvertently left the newly purchased book, War by Bob Woodward, at a parking payment machine at Somerset Mall about 18:00 on Saturday 7 December. The book, valued at R755, was purchased at Exclusive Books just before being misplaced.
On returning to retrieve it just 20 minutes later Mostert discovered it was missing. A review of CCTV footage with mall security revealed a white woman with ear-length blonde hair taking the book from the payment machine and placing it in her bag before leaving the area.
Mostert says he is not seeking to disclose personal information, but simply to identify a potential perpetrator in the theft of his property. He emphasises the sentimental value of the book, which was intended as a gift from his wife for their upcoming anniversary.
“This is not just an expensive item, it’s a symbol of my love from my wife, and I’m heartbroken to have lost it in this way,” he explains.”
Mostert hopes that by bringing the incident to public attention the woman who took the book may recognise its significance and return it.
V Anyone with information is urged to phone Mostert on 021 851 4645.
Egram Pekeur (Mediclinic Vergelegen financial administration manager), Maggie de Gouveia, Simphiwe Ncindelo and Robyn Williams (Mediclinic Vergelegen patient experience manager). Photo: Jamey Gordon
Die Strand-polisie het twee mans in verband met ’n huisroof- en verkragtingsaak in hegtenis geneem. Volgens die polisie het die misdaad omstreeks 22:30 Vrydag 7 Februarie by ’n woning in Kleinboslaan plaasgevind. ’n Beampte het by die woning aangekom en die slagoffer in haar slaapkamer gevind. Sy het beweer dat sy deur twee mans verkrag is, waarna hulle haar eiendom gesteel het. Die slagoffer se kleinkinders is in ’n ander kamer
aangetref – een met ’n steekwond in die been. Die slagoffer het traumaberading ontvang en die polisie het later ’n 42-jarige en ’n 27-jarige in hegtenis geneem.
. In ’n ander voorval is ’n 48-jarige man deur die Strand-polisie in hegtenis geneem in verband met ’n moord wat Saterdag 8 Februarie aangemeld is. ’n Polisieverslag het aangedui dat ’n beampte by die toneel in Twaalfdestraat aangemeld het waar hy die 62-jarige slagoffer in sy bed gevind het. Die slagoffer is deur paramedici dood verklaar as gevolg van ’n steekwond in die bors.
Boost in thefts from vehicles
Somerset West police are raising alarm bells about an increase in thefts from motor vehicles within the policing precinct.
They have particularly issued a warning to parents and scholar transport driver, as the crime pattern indicates the majority of
break-ins occur when learners are being dropped off at school during drop-off and pick-up times. Anyone with information on current cases, or those who have experienced theft from their motor vehicles, are requested to call the Somerset West Police Station
Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch (VPNHW), in partnership with various crime-fighting organisations, successfully held a mass visibility patrol on Friday (7 February). Its patrollers were joined by security providers (including Gordon’s Bay Security, GB Med Response, Vetus Schola, ADT Fidelity and AM Security), members of neighbouring watches, council and law-enforcement representatives, local police officers and the provincial minister for Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais. The group patrolled the streets of Victoria Park, Lourensia Park and Helderzicht.
Photos: Jamey Gordon
Mass visibility patrol in Victoria Park, Lourensia Park and Helderzicht
Dean Rulse, Ward 83 councillor Carl Punt, Colonel Jacolize Fleischmann (Somerset West Police Station commander), provincial minister for Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais, Ben Venter (VPNHW deputy chairperson), member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Benedicta van Minnen and Rhelton Jooste (City of Cape Town liaison officer).
Slagoffer van noodlottige steekvoorval aangetref
Die Strand-polisie ondersoek ’n saak van moord nadat die lewelose liggaam van ’n jong man verlede Donderdagoggend (6 Februarie) in Broadway-boulevard aangetref is. Volgens ’n polisiewoordvoerder is lede omstreeks 05:45 na die toneel oorkant die Gustrouw-sportterrein ontbied. Die slagoffer, wat met twee steekwonde aan die bolyf aangetref is, was aanvanklik onbekend, maar is later as 32-jarige Siphenathi Tshalitshali geïdentifiseer. Omstandighede rakende die voorval vorm deel van die polisie se moordondersoek, wat steeds voortduur. Enigiemand met inligting word versoek om die polisiekantoor by 021 854 9100 te skakel.
Probe into fatal incident at clinic
Strand police have opened an inquest docket after the death of an officer, who collapsed after she and her sister were the victims of a mugging outside the Gustrouw Community Day Clinic (CDC) last Tuesday (4 February).
Local WhatsApp community groups were abuzz following reports of a fatal shooting at the clinic, an assertion later dismissed by police. They confirmed that the victim, Funeka Nendwana died after two suspects had allegedly mugged her and another woman.
Police further stated the two were seated in a car outside the clinic, on the corner of Hasan Khan and Pietman Dreyer Avenue.
Two men approached the vehicle and grabbed Nendwana’s cellphone and robbed her sister of her wallet, containing her bank cards. Nendwana managed to get out of the vehicle, but collapsed and succumbed on the spot.
“An inquest docket has been opened and two cases of robbery are being investigated,” said a spokesperson for Strand police.
No arrests have been made yet.
Suzan Jantjies, spokesperson for Somerset West police, confirmed Nendwana was a sergeant employed at the Somerset West Police Station.
Gustrouw CDC security and nursing staff reacted as quickly and efficiently as possible to provide the deceased with emergency medical attention. Despite their efforts, they were unfortunately unable to save her. “We wish to clarify no shooting incident had occurred outside
the facility,” said Abulele Dyasi, spokesperson for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW). “We reported the unfortunate death to the South African Police Service in response to social-media claims that the 40-year-old had been shot or stabbed.
“The WCDHW extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the woman who sadly died outside the Gustrouw CDC. Our dedicated teams will offer counselling services to the family members and staff who have been affected by this tragic event, reflecting our commitment to caring for our community and those serving them.”
She further said Gustrouw CDC’s security would remain on high alert to prevent any further security incidents.
The WCDHW will continue to work closely with safety liaison officers, neighbourhood watches, clinic committees, ward councillors, sector policing, community policing forums, and all other community structures to safeguard their patients, Dyasi said.
DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette has reached out to Nendwana’s family, but was unable to obtain any comment by the time of going to press.
Baby Blossom becomes 14th save
The Helderberg Baby Saver, a safe-relinquishment option for newborns, has received its 14th baby since launching in 2014. Baby Blossom, a healthy and well cared-for newborn, was safely placed in the baby saver this month (February). “Amanda-Lea Jones and Frances Fuchs of the firstresponder team were on the scene within minutes, as were security officers from Secure Rite Security, which monitors the alarm, and GB Med Response paramedics, who examined little Blossom once she was taken out of the saver,” a media statement related. “Amanda-Lea then accompanied her in the ambulance to Helderberg Hospital, where she was attended to with much care and admitted to paediatrics.” The saver, located at Choices Crisis Pregnancy Centre in Somerset West, allows parents to relinquish their newborns anonymously and safely, aroundthe-clock. Babies are then medically checked, cared for and eventually placed for adoption through a partnership with the Wandisa Child Protection and Adoption Agency. The Helderberg Baby Saver’s founder, Sandy Immelman, emphasised the importance of safe relinquishment over abandonment and advocates for a safehaven law in South Africa. “We are very grateful that this precious little girl was safely relinquished, and not just abandoned,” she said. “Her mother or parents made a brave decision for her future well-being.”
Barend J Williams
Gustrouw Community Day Clinic, where a Somerset West police officer died after being robbed. Photo: Barend J Williams
Painting the streets pink
The 20th annual Pink Walk for Cancer, hosted by the Boland Islamic Council and Women’s League (BICWL), drew a record crowd to Harmony Park on Sunday (9 February). Participants, clad in pink, walked and ran in solidarity, raising funds for the Tygerberg Hospital Oncology Department. The event, held in support of those who have battled cancer, yielded well over 3 000 entries and more than 2 000 participants, with a vibrant sea of pink flooding Faure Marine and Lower Gordon’s Bay Road. Photos: Jamey Gordon
Yamkela Qwenya, Siziphiwe Delihlazo, Nandipha Mjonono, and Lindokuhle Ngamxeli swapped their police uniforms for running gear. The Cape Pioneers representatives were elated to cross the finish line together.
Thirteen-year-old Tashwill Houston crossed the finish line first, with Franco Jantjies (20) hot on his heels. Both participants dedicated their walk to the memory of a loved one lost to cancer.
and friends
Julaiga Dean and her granddaughters, Ieshaam and Kieshaam enjoyed the morning walk for a worthy cause.
and fifth, respectively.
Mother-daughter-duo Ilse and Taryn Saayman successfully completed the walk.
Ward 85 councillor and Subcouncil 8 chairperson Chantal Cerfontein pictured with the Boland Islamic Council and Women’s League executive committee members Fouzia Davids, Sumaya Gabier, Amina Rhoda, Nadia Henry, Julaigah Jackson and Jaa-mie-lah Wessels.
Mariam Dramat, Nazeema Arendse and Jasmine van Boom.
Eleven-year-olds Mustafa Gordon and Alex Christians finished fourth
BICWL executive committee member Julaigah Jackson pictured with 75year-old Mary Gordon, a champion of the Pink Walk for Cancer who participates and completes the walk every year despite recently undergoing knee replacement surgery.
Loved ones
of the late Logan Abrahams walked in her memory. The 23-year-old from Somerset West lost her battle with tongue cancer in March last year.
Friends and family honored the memory of Yulretia Isaacs, a young mother and spouse, who passed away after a courageous fight against cancer. Pictured are Thelma Appollis, Bernie Cupido, Tania Eksteen, Monica Youd, Faiza Daniels, Gladys Prins, Justin Youd, and Zoe Appollis.
Cancer project gifted
The coffers of Project Flamingo, founded by surgeon Dr Liana Roodt, were favourably boosted when it received a donation of R30 000 from representatives of SPAR Western Cape.
The donation originated from SPAR Western Cape’s annual cancer charity event held last October. The event, attended by 600 women, supports Cancervive, an organisation it has supported nationally for more than 10
years. Cancervive’s annual cancer ride does great work to spread awareness, educate and deliver a message of hope and encouragement to communities, many of whom do not have access to this information.
At the handover to Project Flamingo, Elsabe van Zyl-Felix, advertising manager for SPAR Western Cape, said it was a privilege to be in a position where women can make a difference for women. “This donation was essentially made
possible by hair-care, make-up and skin-care brand Hannon; its founder, Hannon Bothma, was a guest speaker at our October event. In light of it being a cancer charity event, he waived the usual guest-speaker fee. SPAR is donating [the fee] to Project Flamingo. I have often heard Dr Liana Roodt speaking on the radio and I am so pleased this group of women, all making waves in their fields, could make it happen here today.”
Roodt founded Project
Flamingo in 2010 after being deeply moved by the desperate need in the public-health sector. Her idea captured the hearts of friends and colleagues, and soon she had a trusted team to help her make quality compassionate cancer care available to all. A
specialist, she has won several research awards and was named one of the Top 10 Healthcare Innovators of 2014 by the UCT Graduate School of Business. Roodt is in private practice and works at Groote Schuur’s Breast and Endocrine Unit.
Robotic hip, knee replacements at Busamed Paardevlei
Busamed Private Hospital in Paardevlei, Somerset West, has marked a significant milestone in local health care by performing its first cementless robotic knee replacement surgery. Dr Koos Jordaan, a leading orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacements, led the groundbreaking procedure on Wednesday 5 February.
Jordaan, who joined Dr Jan-Louis van den Berg as part of the specialist arthroplasty team at Busamed, is a highly experienced surgeon with a strong background in academic medicine. He previously led the Stellenbosch University Unit for 10 years and worked at Tygerberg Hospital, gaining extensive experience with robotic surgery systems since 2018. He joined Busamed in August 2024 and has been instrumental in training the Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital theatre team on the new technology.
While robotic surgery is not new, Jordaan emphasised the unique capabilities of the systems at Busamed. “We are all different, and robotic surgery allows us to personalise the procedure, adjusting alignments for each patient,” he explained. Jordaan highlighted the benefits of increased accuracy (up to half a millimetre), reduced soft tissue injury risk, and faster patient recovery. “It allows me as a surgeon to do operations accurately, consistently, and time-efficiently.”
Busamed has invested in two robotic systems, the Mako Stryker and CORI, for various orthopaedic applications, including hip and knee procedures. Jordaan has expertise in using the Mako Stryker system at Busamed, having served as a trainer for three years. He also operates weekly at Tygerberg Hospital, further demonstrating his expertise.
“Busamed has made a commitment to provide the best service, and part of that is acquiring these robotic systems,” Jordaan stated. He stressed that the technology is not a marketing tool, but a valuable asset to enhance patient care. “The benefit is for the patient. We provide the ability to walk again and have a good quality of life.”
Dr Koos Jordaan and Dr Kaylem Coetzee at
WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT, AND ROBOTIC SURGERY ALLOWS US TO PERSONALISE THE PROCEDURE, ADJUSTING ALIGNMENTS FOR EACH PATIENT.”
The robot’s haptic feedback feature provides safe boundaries during the procedure, physically preventing surgical errors. This, coupled with the increased precision, minimises risks and eases anxiety for the patient.
Jan Reyneke, the patient undergoing the first Mako Stryker robotic knee replacement at Busamed, expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness before the operation. “I’m confident it will be a success, and I think it will be life changing for me.” He also noted the appeal of a
quicker recovery time.
Jordaan acknowledged the hard work involved in bringing new advanced technology to Busamed and praised management’s commitment to providing cutting-edge care. He affirmed that South Africa is on par with global standards in knee surgery and encouraged patients to consult with their doctors about the available options. “Go and see your doctor, we are among the best, and with this technology even better.”
ABOUT THE MAKO STRYKER
It all starts with a CT scan that creates a 3D image of the patient’s unique anatomy. This information that a surgeon has never had before allows them to create a patient’s plan and assess and balance the joint. The Mako assists in ensuring a more accurately-placed knee replacement, with less bone and soft-tissue damage, which leads to earlier recovery for the patient.
The theatre team at Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital ahead of the first Mako Stryker robotic operation, from left: Claudia Barnard (Pharmacy Manager), Tilla Shaakumeni (Marketing Manager), Matthew Ruiters (Nursing Manager), Karishma Singh, Agnes Mayaphi, Belinda Swanepoel, Dr Koos Jordaan (Orthopaedic surgeon), Thembani Cekiso (Hospital Manager), Denise Sylvester, Dr Kaylem Coetzee, Robin Kuriakose, Ockert Somers and Ganesh Kori.
the Mako Stryker Robot system, now being used at Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital.
At the handover (from left) are Magda Pretorius (Hannon: area manager), Elsabe van Zyl-Felix, (SPAR Western Cape and Namibia: advertising manager), Delia Wakeford (185 Solutions), Dr Liana Roodt (Project Flamingo founder), Melanie Jooste (SPAR), Anne Taylor (TaylorTalk PR) and Dominique Ward (TBWA).
Parel Vallei (PV) het koning gekraai deur die atletiek- en geesbeker te verower en weer eens in elke ouderdomsgroep te oorheers. En om alles te kroon, het hulle die Walter Laurie Ko-edskild met die hoogste gesamentlike telling van die dag trots bo hul koppe gehou. Bo (van links) is Jacques du Plooy, Chiara Leota, Jordan Boer, Selmari Erasmus, Daniel du Toit (Dischem Somerset Mall se takbestuurder), McCleary Dzapasi, JP van der Walt, Tihanna le Roux, Hannah Ward, Luca Paulse (agter), Emma Pieterse, Wanri Venter en Nic Soekoe.
PV se rasieleiers het die gesogte Megan Robertson-geestrofee met trots verower. Hierdie gesogte toekenning is ’n bewys van hul toewyding, passie en uitstekende gees gedurende die atletiekseisoen. HH was tweede en HS derde.
Parel Vallei doeen dit weer
Die jaarlikse Discheminterskoleatletiekbyeenkoms tussen die hoërskole Parel Vallei (PV), Strand (HS) en Hottentots-Holland (HH) het Dinsdag 4, Woensdag 5 en Vrydag 7 Februarie vuurwarm aksie opgelewer.
Die laaste dag van die interskole het met opwindende optogte uit die boonste rakke begin.
Die dag is ook geken aan hope atletiekaksie, kameraadskap en samesyn tussen die drie hoërskole in die Helderbergkom.
PV het die atletiek- en geesbeker gewen en wéér in alle ouderdomsgroepe voor gevat.
Parel Vallei het die Walter Laurie Ko-ed-skild met die hoogste gesamentlike totaal vir die dag gewen.
Die eindtellings was soos volg: PV 3 530; HS 2 809 en HH 2 154.
PV het ’n soete oorwinning in die atletiekbyeenkoms behaal en pronk met ’n indrukwekkende aantal trofeë in verskeie ouderdomsgroepe en individuele items.
PV het dié ouderdomsgroep-trofeë gewen:
. Beste o.14-seunspan: 393 punte (HH: 287; en HS: 267).
. Beste o.19-seunspan: 460 punte (HS: 359; en HH: 337).
. Beste o.14-meisiespan: 424 punte (HS: 284; en HH: 236).
. Beste o.15-meisiespan: 447 punte (HS: 349; en HH: 289).
. Beste o.17-meisiespan: 509 punte (HS: 402; en HH: 188).
. Beste o.19-meisiespan: 528 punte (HS: 310; en HH: 196).
Die Hoërskool Strand het die volgende trofeë gewen:
. Beste o.15-seunspan: 410 punte (PV: 379; en HH: 299).
. Beste o.17-seunspan: 425 punte (PV: 391; en HH: 322). Twee Parel Valleiers het uitstekende individuele prestasies behaal:
. Jordon Downing: Faasentrofee vir die beste atleet; . Selmarie Erasmus: Deon Burger-trofee vir die beste atleet in vier items.
PV het ook as die algehele beste span presteer en twee belangrike span-trofeë gewen:
. Peter van der Merweskild: Beste seunspan –1 623 punte (HS: 1 461; HH: 1 245)
. EB Roelofse-skild: Beste meisiespan – 1 908 punte (HS: 1 345; HH: 909) PV het algeheel puik presteer en die meeste trofeë in die verskillende kategorieë verower.
Venter (PV-onderhoof van buitemuurse aktiwiteite), Daniel du Toit (hoofborg Dis-Chem Somerset Mall se takbestuurder), Danie Malan (HS-skoolhoof), Marcelle van Vuuren (HHskoolhoof). Van Vuuren het Vrydag sy verjaardag op die atletiekbaan gevier, asook sy laaste interskole-atletiekbyeenkoms omdat hy teen jaareinde beplan om die tuig neer te lê en uit die onderwys te tree.
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PV-spankapteine: Tihanna le Roux en JP van der Walt.
Trotse Parel Valleiers saam met al die trofees wat PV gewen het.
Sharkies skiet vir sukses
Die Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland se rasieleiers, Skyler Benjamin, Terri-Lee Daniels, Charlsey Tandy, Daniel Roberts, Naveen Wewers, Cayden Klink en Asnage Gqiba het toegesien dat die HH-skare die gees bring! Foto’s: Erlanka Paquet
HH se o.14-blitse, Shalom Ruzvidzo en Alicia Mupfunya, beur voort na die eindstreep.
Latham Vallentyn, die seuns-driesprong-ster, in aksie.
Nikyle Hoskins laat die seuns se hoogspring-item maklik lyk.
Ejay Dramat en Aqeel Thomas in skitterende naelloop-aksie terwyl die skare hulle aanmoedig!
Gooi! Mischka Noach het die spies met bewonderenswaardige tegniek na die teiken laat vlieg.
Die verspringatleet Luke Felton het nuwe afstande losgespring om stof in die oë van sy mededingers te skop.
‘Miljoenêrs’ mik na die ‘jackpot’
Die Hoërskool Strand het hul Miljoenêrs-tema ten volle omhels en die interskole in styl aangepak, slaggereed om te skitter! Voor (van links) is die rasieleiers Lyle Julies, Tarryn Farmer, Leticha Lalo, Michael Rudvidzo en Kayden Link. Foto’s: Erlanka Paquet
Die hekkiesatleet Haydriane Petersen het sy mede-Arende trots gemaak met sy uitstekende prestasie by die jaarlikse interskole.
Die hekkiesatleet Michaela Jackson het elke struikelblok op die baan moeiteloos baasgeraak.
Die diskusgooier Aerin Rosant het met merkwaardige krag en presisie vir goud gemik.
Die hoogspring-atleet Isabella Reed is met gemak en soepelheid oor die lat.
Die Hoërskool Strand se Rohan Bezuidenhout in puik spiesgooi-aksie.
Die verspring-atleet Inge du Toit skiet deur die lug om haar merk vir die Arende in die sand te maak.
BO: Kate Massyn geniet ’n welverdiende blaaskansie ná ’n uitmergelende wedloop.
LINKS: Nicole Jessnitz blits sonder keer.
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Die naelloper Nikita Sullivan in ’n opwindende wedloop na die eindstreep.
Die spiesgooier Jeandré Boonzaaier haal alles uit.
Die PV-atlete Nathan Savides, Zanday Keyser (agter) en JP van der Walt druk deur om die eindstreep te haal. Foto’s: Erlanka Paquet
Die aflos-atlete Summer Harris en Olenka Rautenbach in blitsige aksie om die wedloop vir hul PV-span te wen.
Die diskusgooier Rouxle Roux grawe diep om die oorwinning te behaal.
Die spiesgooier Lihlumelo Majingo op haar beste vir haar span.
PV se Owen Scholtz sit alles in om die wedloop teen HH se Jiyaad Adams en HS se Braydon Lodewyk te wen.
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HHCC and SWCC struggle
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A captivating cricket match unfolded between Hottentots Holland and Victoria cricket clubs in a First Division A clash, with Victoria ultimately clinching a hard-fought victory at the Naval Sports Ground.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
HHCC are desperate for a quick turnaround with a double-header this weekend, hosting Strandfontein on Saturday and Pinelands on Sunday.
In First Division B, Kuils River CC secured a commanding 82-run victory over Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC). Kuils River batted first after winning the toss, reaching a total of 166/10 in 47.2 overs at Sarepta Sports Ground.
SWCC struggled in reply,
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HHCC started strongly with the ball, restricting Victoria’s early scoring and picking up crucial wickets. By the 16th over, Vics were struggling on 56/4, seemingly on the back foot. However, a resilient 107run partnership turned the tide, bringing the visitors back into the game and propelling them to a final total of 231. HHCC’s Marwaan Wanza (2/34) and Rasool Thomas (2/46) were the standout bowlers.
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ultimately being bowled out for just 84 runs in 28.4 overs.
Facing a target of 167 for victory, the visitors’ batting faltered early and often. Only Jean de Wet, who showcased his all-round abilities, offered any real resistance, scoring an unbeaten 46 off 61 balls. SWCC will face Bonteheuwel CC at Radloff Park this weekend.
In First Division D, South Peninsula CC secured a convincing 95-run victory over Strand CC. Strand won the toss and elected to field first, but faced a challenging day in the field as South Peninsula steadily built their innings.
Despite Strand’s efforts to break partnerships, South Peninsula managed to keep the scoreboard
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ticking, accumulating a total of 197/10 in 49.4 overs.
Strand’s bowlers toiled hard in the hot conditions, with Sharwaan Naidoo (3/53), Winston Isaacs (4/36) and Ashwyn Julies (2/17) the pick of the bowlers.
Strand’s chase got off to a difficult start, as they struggled to build partnerships and regularly lost wickets. They were eventually bowled out for just 102 runs in the 27th over. Adeeb Bailey (27) and Naidoo (22) top-scored. Strand CC will host Seacrest CC at Gustrouw this coming Saturday.
Also in First Divsion D, Helderberg CC emerged victorious against Sherwood-Manenberg CC in a closely contested match. Helderberg won the toss and elected to bat, posting a formidable 221/4 in their 50 overs. Gary-Jon Sylvester led the charge for Helderberg with a brilliant 98-run innings, narrowly missing out on a century. He was well-supported by Jody Sylvester, who contributed a valuable 67 runs.
Sherwood-Manenberg faced a stiff challenge in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 198 in 41.3 overs. Jody Sylvester starred with the ball for Helderberg, completing a superb all-round performance with figures of 4/16. Gregan Mouers (3/34) also impressed. Ultimately, Helderberg CC secured a 23-run victory. They will look to continue their winning ways in their next home game against Pollsmoor CC this weekend.
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Rugbylegendes vereer
’n Spesiale huldeblyk is aan voormalige Somerset Rugby Boardspelers, -bestuur en -afrigters by ’n rugby-erfenisgeleentheid gelewer wat Saterdag (8 Februarie) in die Dr. G.J. Joubert Primêre Skool se saal gehou is. Die erkenningsgeleentheid het saamgeval met Strand United se eerste Grand Estates United Rugby 10s-toernooi, wat opwindende rugby op die Abattoir-sportterrein opgelewer het. Onder die gaste wat vereer is vir hul bydrae tot die trotse nalatenskap van die Somerset Rugby Board, was die Swartland-broers Ivan (voor), Neville, Mervyn en Clive. Foto’s: Jamey Gordon
Allen Sylvester, Ricardo Thomas, Mark Manus en Melvyn Hendricks.
Clive de Waal en sy dogter, Bianca Harneker.
Jeffrey Hendricks en Winston Baard.
Agter (van links) is Danie Prins, Christopher Parenzee, Isadore Damons, Trevor Samuels, Graham Klink, Clive de Waal, Ernest Carelse en Bernard Wentzel; Charles Klink is voor.
Onder die eregaste was David “Boetie” Gordon en sy familie. Sy vrou, Rae, dogters, Catherine en Marcelle Gordon, en kleindogter, Mila, was ook teenwoordig.
Woensdag, 12 Februarie 2025
Lulu Boys claims the spoils Historic 10s tournament
The sun shone brightly on a hot and humid day in Strand this past Saturday (8 February) as well as the over 2 000 rugby enthusiasts who packed the Abattoir Sports Ground for the inaugural Grand Estates UR10s tournament, hosted by Strand United RFC.
The electrifying atmosphere crackled with excitement as 10 clubs from across Western Province battled it out in 21 thrilling matches, showcasing the very best of fast-paced, dynamic 10s rugby.
This groundbreaking tournament, a first for WP clubs in the Helderberg region, boasted a star-studded lineup. Rugby giants such as Eerste River, Vineyards, Young Peoples, Paarl Rangers, St George’s, Macassar, All Saints, Young Standards and Franschhoek all descended on Strand, eager to stake their claim to the coveted UR10s trophy.
From the first whistle, the action was relentless and the culmination of the day arrived with a trio of captivating cup finals. First up was the Rematch Sport Cup Final, a pulsating encounter between Young Standards and Young Peoples, where Young Standards walked away winners. Next, All Saints and Paarl Rangers locked horns in the fiery
Smokers Market Cup Final, leaving spectators breathless. All Saints claimed the spoils.
But the grand finale, the piéce de resistance, was the Grand Estates Cup Final, which saw St George’s and Vineyards locking horns. It was the former who emerged victorious, capturing the prestigious UR10s trophy and etching their name into the tournament’s history.
Strand United’s Nathier Warries carries the ball forward against Eerste Rivier during the Grand Estates UR10s hosted by Strand United at the Abattoir Sports Ground. Photos: Peter Bee
Jade Rodercks of All Saints has a clean path toward the try-line.
Byron Kleyn of Macassar leaves his opponent in the dust as he rounds off a try.
Macassar speedster Lee-Mondre Benjamin leaves Young Peoples players behind as he makes a break.
Maurice Petersen of All Saints is tackled mid-air in his team’s encounter with Young Standards.
WE DELIVER: MACASSAR, FIRGROVE, CROYDON, SITARI, STRAND, SOMERSET WEST, GORDON’S BAY, STELLENBOSCH AND EERSTE RIVER