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Purple for preemies SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS SAMANTHA.LEE@PEOPLESPOST.CO.ZA @SAMANTHA_LEE121

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ccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in 10 babies will be born prematurely world wide. With many premature babies coming into the world facing lifelong challenges and lengthy hospital stays due to sometimes underdeveloped organs, celebrating the miracle of their births is observed annually on 17 November as World Prematurity Day. The first awareness day was initiated in 2008.

November is also World Prematurity Awareness Month.

Western Cape health minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo says: “Raising awareness about World Preemie Day and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) are critical. We are continuously striving to create awareness and improve the standard of KMC for newborn care at all the levels of healthcare, in all settings, within the Western Cape because KMC improves growth and reduces morbidities in low-birth-weight infants.”

KMC is placing the baby on the bare chest, which promotes a strong bond between parent or carer and child. It also improves growth and reduces morbidities in low birth infants, promote increased milk production and breastfeeding success.

According to the department, more than 75% of babies born prematurely can be saved with cost effective care before, during and after birth. Cost effective care include breastfeeding, KMC and hand washing (infection control).

In recognition of this, this year many neonatal wards will be draped in purple, a colour that represents sensitivity and exceptionality.

A premature baby is born three weeks or more before the due date and local health department officials confirm this can happen to anyone.

For Melissa Naude, she had carried three babies full term, with her daughter Paula being born prematurely.

“My two older children were full term. I even carried my oldest son into 41 weeks before labour was induced. When I was pregnant with Paula, the pregnancy was normal.

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I had no problems, but during a routine check up one month before, I started having serious pains and discomfort,” says Naude.

“I thought it was just Braxton Hicks (contractions), or acid at first, but I knew it was not common having had two other children at the time.”

Naude was in labour and birthed Paula on 18 February 2010. Because she was around five weeks premature, Paula was severely underweight and spent almost a month in hospital.

Naude’s youngest child, two years later, was also carried to full term. But Paula is now fully recovered and a budding 10-year-old with no lasting health conditions.

“She could fit in a shoe box when she was born and now she is so full of life and the joy of our lives,” says Naude.

For Hannelie Louw, the premature birth of her daughter Hayley Hope was brought on by pre-eclampsia – a pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.

She was born via emergency C-section at 27 weeks, in September 2016 weighing just 630g.

“When we saw her face for the first time, it was love at first sight. We saw her fighting spirit and determination. This, and the amazing doctors and nurses caring for her, reassured us that her life would be saved,” says Louw in a statement.

Hayley spent more than two months in an incubator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu). “I still remember the smell of the sanitiser and the monitors beeping around us.

This soon became our world, travelling every day to see Hayley. Having to see her with all the tubes connected to her, was an ordeal.

Tears ran down my face every day to see my little one like that. Her dad just picked her up once and never again because she was so tiny.

Those were difficult days for us. And all that carried me through were the kangaroo mother care, praying, reading, and seeing my little girl gain weight,” says Louw. “Today, Hayley is four years old and weighs 15,8kg. She is doing well and continues to grow! We are grateful for each day with our Hayley. I would like to share with my fellow-miracle-baby parents that being the parents of a preemie means you are extra special. And after all, God doesn’t just pick anybody to witness a miracle.”

Hannelie Louw with Hayley Hope when she was born prematurely in 2016.

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AWARDS

Journalist wins at VJOYs

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eople’s Post journalist Samantha Lee-Jacobs (28) has bagged the national award in the opinions category at the 2020 Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards (VJOY’s).

The awards ceremony was held virtually on Friday 20 November where Lee-Jacobs represented the Western Cape region after winning the regional opinion category award at the regional virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday 11 November.

The awards seek to recognise journalism excellence in the country across 12 categories.

In its 19th year, the competition received a record number of 1 300 entries.

Lee-Jacobs’s win was accredited to three columns published in both People’s Post (“Please just stop asking ‘when’ ”, “Breaking silence”) and TygerBurger (“Think twice before driving drunk”).

The judges’ citation is: “Entries in this category covered many issues, mainly political but also the economy, sports and even religion. Many of these entries – while being well-written – offered views that were common in society and did not bring anything fresh to the debate at either a national or provincial level. Our national winner displayed a skill taking seemingly small issues and relating them to some of society’s important concerns such as sexual assault, peer pressure and drunk

driving.”

Lee-Jacobs says: “In writing these columns, I was able to share a bit of myself, my personal life and my own experiences with some of society’s social ills with our readers. This was also the first time I had ever spoken out about a personal encounter with sexual assault which empowered me to help others. As community journalists, we have a special role to play in connecting with readers, while sharing news and views that matter. Having won awards for telling people’s inspiring stories before, it was especially amazing and a great honour to be awarded for the vulnerability in sharing my own story.”

Thulani Magazi, People’s Post editor, praised Lee-Jacobs for the achievement.

“Well done, Sammy. This wonderful accomplishment is an excellent stamp of approval on what community journalism is all about. You have consistently showed and proved that community journalism is truly alive by regularly collecting awards,” says Magazi.

“Walking away with a national award against some of the country’s finest writers and newspapers is a huge achievement. We are truly proud of your achievement as it not only puts your name on the South African media landscape, but our beloved People’s Post too. Congratulations! Continue doing what you do best and love most.”

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATHLONE Tuesday, 24 November 2020

ADDICTION

Watch your relationship with liquor SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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hey say the first step to recovery, is admitting you have a problem. My name is Jason, and I am an alcoholic.”

These are words he never thought would be spoken, but with the hard lockdown and ban on the sales of liquor, Jason had found himself locked inside with copious amounts of liquor for weeks.

“I borrowed money, made a loan to stock up on liquor for the lockdown. I was so worried I would not survive without a drink,” he says.

A social drinker, he would drink on weekends with his friends or around a braai, but never did he think he had anything close to an alcohol addiction.

Alcohol dependency first reared its head during locals were locked indoors with large quantities SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

But his dependency manifested itself during this time.

“I would drink with a group of friends, but limited to the weekend and sometimes Thursdays. I look back now and realise that I never knew a limit. I would not stop until the last drop was finished from that bottle. Actually, all my friends are like that. We drink Fridays and Saturdays until we cannot stand and then have a few beers to cool down on Sundays before work,” he says.

“During lockdown, I bought so many bottles, trays of beers, cheap and expensive, whatever I could find. I just did not want to run out. By the third week of lockdown, I had almost finished the stock on my own. I would get up every day, have beer or whiskey with my breakfast and drink close to a bottle of liquor a day.”

His relationship with alcohol started at a young age, he says.

“In coloured communities, we are exposed to drinking from a young age.

The first few things you do wrong is sneak a parent’s cigarette or take a sip of an open beer or wine.

It doesn’t taste good at that age, but you all laugh and keep doing it because it’s naughty so it’s fun.

We never realise that this influences us inlockdown for many, as to our adulthood,” he of liquor. PHOTO: says. “Getting drunk is so normal. At

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birthday parties, sneaking into clubs and bars and hanging out with older crowds are all normal; and drinking cheap wine, just to drink, is part of it.”

When the lockdown was extended, he began to panic and was again looking at ways to replenish his dwindling stock.

“I was stressed out and panicked. I was researching recipes for beer and looking for illegal sellers. I was no longer receiving my full salary. This stress, the separation and the pandemic made it all worse,” he says.

“In May, I was drunk out of my mind. I can’t remember it myself. My family began to notice how bad my relationship with alcohol had become and decided to record me. It was 11:30 and I was falling around. I could not walk or think or speak. I had lost myself to the bottle. I had become my father and those drunk uncles we are scared of, but secretly admire,” he says.

With a history of alcoholism in his family, Jason believes he should have seen the signs much sooner.

“I am what we call a happy and sloppy drunk, but my father was an aggressive drunk. He would get drunk and become abusive and vulgar. He would always be drunk, especially after retiring and that was difficult to see growing up, but after seeing that video – beside my behaviour – I had become my father. Something I vowed never to become,” he says.

Jason is now part of an outpatient treatment to help him deal with his dependency issues.

“I was so worried that I would turn to other things like drugs,” he says.

Sharna Fernandez, the provincial minister of social development, says there is help available for anyone struggling with addiction.

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“It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help for drug and alcohol addiction, however, it may not always feel that way for people going through the process. As the provincial department, we recognise that providing assistance to individuals and families with drug and alcohol-related challenges is key to building the social fabric of our communities. There are many health and social consequences of drug and alcohol addiction and, in most cases, it can lead to the breakdown of families,” she says.

She adds that addiction is a chronic brain dysfunction and that support is imperative in recovery.

“Despite the intrinsic dignity in addiction recovery, the persistent stigma and judgment that substance abuse disorder (SUD) survivors face when they endeavour to put their lives back together can be overwhelming and prevent them from moving forward, even leading to relapse,” she says.

But for Jason, the lockdown had proven an unhealthy and irresponsible relationship with alcohol, and for many others who cannot see they have a problem.

“If you borrowed money to buy alcohol, paid ridiculous prices from illegal sellers, made your own beer or drank every single day, then you have a problem. If you cannot go anywhere without having an alcoholic drink. That feeling that you cannot live without it should be a sign,” he says. “I know, you will say ‘I drink because I want to, not because I need to’, but for most, that is the lie we tell ourselves so we don’t have to face the reality. I was in denial and now the reality I am facing is that famous saying: ‘Hi, my name is Jason, and I am an alcoholic’.”

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Founded in 2010, Greenpop works to restore ecosystems and empower environmental stewards through reforestation, urban greening, sustainable development, and environmental art projects across subSaharan Africa.

The organisation has, since its inception, planted over 136 000 trees and inspired over 150 000 active citizens across South Africa, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.

Now, its Fynbos for the Future programme aims to inspire a green urban future where biodiversity is accessible, valued and protected by an active, engaged and inspired citizenry through community-oriented urban nature conservation.

To achieve this, the programme creates interactive fynbos learning spaces in under-greened schools and has implemented a three-year programme engaging learners and communities in the effective management and conservation of fynbos.

As part of its Fynbos programme, Greenpop is working with 10 under-resourced schools to plant water-wise fynbos gardens.

These gardens will have many benefits, including: . Helping to reconnect urban biodiversity corridors. . Instilling a love of nature in learners. . Creating green space for learners. . Creating empowered environmental stewards. . Promoting water-wise practices, and . Encouraging active community en-

Greenpop has been turning urban spaces into green spaces at schools across Cape Town.

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In addition, the installation of fynbos gardens will provide numerous ecological benefits. Planting indigenous modular gardens (vertical gardens to make use of limited space) will help stabilise the soil and limit erosion; provide habitat to a wide variety of native fauna; increase biodiversity and thus resilience to environmental changes; provide habitat for pollinators, thus securing food resources; and act as air and water filtration, among others. Schools that form part of the programme include, among others, Mountain Road Primary School in Woodstock, Trafalgar High School in District Six, Strandfontein Primary School in Strandfontein, Vulamasango Child and Youth Facility and Sinethemba High School in Philippi, Alicedale Primary School and Cypress Primary School in Athlone, and Highlands Primary School in Woodlands.

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SAFETY

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very three days, a child is treated for serious dog bites. In 2019, 101 children were treated for dog bites and these children were between the ages of five and 12 years.

So says ChildSafe, an injury prevention unit based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The non-profit organisation (NPO) is encouraging all parents and dog owners to be aware of the risks involved with dog bites.

“Dog bites often happen during everyday activities among children and seniors,” says Yolande Baker, executive director, ChildSafe.

ChildSafe advises that people be cautious around strange dogs and treat personal dogs with respect.

Tips for parents and caregivers: . Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog. . Be alert for potentially dangerous situations. . Teach children, including toddlers, to be careful around pets. . Children must learn not to approach strange dogs or try to pet dogs through fences. . Teach children to ask permission from the dog’s owner before petting the dog.

There are also steps dog owners can take.

Some of these are carefully selecting your pet – puppies should not be obtained on impulse – and making sure your pet is socialised as a young puppy so it feels at ease around people and other animals.

Also train your dog. Basic commands help dogs understand what is expected of them and help build a bond of trust between pets and people.

Other tips for dog owners include: . Don’t put your dog in a position where it feels threatened or teased. . Be calm. Always talk in a quiet voice or whisper, no shouting. . Walk and exercise your dog regularly to keep it healthy and provide mental stimulation. . Avoid highly excitable games like wrestling or tug of war. . Use a leash in public to ensure you are able to control your dog. . Keep your dog healthy. . Have your dog vaccinated to safeguard it against rabies and other preventable infectious diseases. . Parasite control and other health care is important because how your dog feels affects how it behaves. . If you have a fenced yard, make sure your gates are secure. . Neuter your pet. Approximately 92% of fatal dog attacks involved male dogs, 94% of which were not neutered.

If you are bitten, here is a checklist of things you should do: . If the dog’s owner is present, request proof of rabies vaccination, and get the owner’s name and contact information. . Clean the bite wound with soap and water as soon as possible. . Consult your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room if it is after office hours. . Contact the dog’s veterinarian to check vaccination records.

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HEALTH

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mother has sent a heartfelt appreciation to front line workers in the Western Cape after beating Covid-19.

When Natheera Hermans tested positive for the Coronavirus she feared for the well-being of her children, mother and elderly grandfather, whom she shares a two-bedroom home with.

The mother of two says nothing could have prepared her for receiving the news of a positive test result.

“I told myself, no . . . it can’t be the Coronavirus. I kept on having positive thoughts. I told myself they just wanted to rule it out, that is why they tested me. I wasn’t prepared to tell my kids, and I wasn’t prepared myself. I have two children and elderly parents with chronic medical conditions at home and I was so afraid that I would infect them and jeopardise their health.”

Natheera felt ill on Sunday 23 August, and used over-the counter medication. But two days later she struggled to breathe and knew she had to visit her doctor, as she was also was diagnosed with asthma. Her doctor took no chances and referred her to Natheera Hermans has survived Covid-19.

Tygerberg Hospital for testing.

“When I got there, it was very structured where I would get better.” and everything was in place. The sister did Her mom, Fouzia Hermans, shares how her observations, asked questions and she helped Natheera’s younger daughter asked how I was referred. I provided my let- cope. ter and a doctor saw me. They explained “I took her to the park or would take her how the test works and did the nasal swab,” for lunch. The next day we’d take a long she says. walk. Just to keep her sane. It helped. It was A call on Wednesday 26 August would a stressful 10 days for us but when her mom confirm her fears. She had tested positive came back, she asked, ‘Mommy, are you reand was admitted to the Pinelands quaran- ally free of Covid-19’?” tine and isolation facility.

Natheera recalls with gratitude the supBefore leaving home, Natheera says she port and care provided by staff at the isolatold her children that “mommy was work- tion facility. ing away from home”.

“I can’t explain how awesome it was. The “I didn’t know how to tell them. I told moment I got there, they took my bags. They them I had gone to work and when they were so organised. I felt safe just by walking asked when I’d come home, we’d tell them in there, by the way they were structured.

I am working away. The eldest one would I didn’t feel like a lab rat or weirdo. They hear others asking if I was okay and my were very protective but in a professional mom eventually told her I was in a place manner.

“I want to say thank you to every single person from the site managers to nurses on duty, security and cleaners.

You guys are amazing, and I thank God for sending me here because I was able to rest stress-free and was well taken care of. No words can describe the gratitude I have for your kindness and generosity.”

When she struggled to switch off from work while recovering, words of encouragement from front line workers eased her mind.

The mother was discharged from the facility on Friday 4 September and couldn’t hold back her tears as she saw her children for the first time in 10 days.

“When I saw my kids again, I remembered this was the first time we were away from each other. I was very emotional. I was actually overwhelmed.

Tears rolled down my face. They shouted: ‘Mommy, mommy.’ I could not wait to get out of the taxi. I dropped my bags and they ran to me.”

It was her family and positive thinking that kept her motivated during her recovery. “I have had so many opportunities to stay positive. I had reasons to give up, but I never did. Life will throw curveballs, but you can make the best of it.

I thought I was not going to make it; my immune system was compromised from day one because I had been sick. I had underlying conditions. But I want to say this, remain positive. Think about all the things that motivate you, like wanting to see your family.”

With social distancing in place, she was able to see her fiancé and one of her daughters through a window visit.

“My fiancé visited from outside the window; they (staff) guided the visit. It was very nice.”

She encourages the public to remain vigilant as the world continues the battle against the virus. “Take the virus seriously.

Prepare yourself should it happen to you.

Take good care of yourself and your body.

Eat healthy. Practise general hygiene.”

Park Island closed to dogs No dogs will be allowed in the Park Island section of the Zandvlei Nature Reserve until Friday 1 January next year after a dog hunted and killed a juvenile Cape grysbok.

The incident happened on Monday 9 November. The dog was allegedly not kept on a leash – a contravention of the reserve rules that pets be on a leash at all times. The rule is also prominently displayed at the entrance to Park Island.

“Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident of visitors disregarding the rules of the reserve and Park Island. As such, we decided to close this section to dogs to allow the fauna on the island to recover and to prevent further damage to the sensitive faunal populations,” says Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt. Park Island is home to the cape clawless otter, water mongoose, Cape grysbok, the angulate tortoise, snakes, the western leopard toad and more.

The incident is being investigated and the situation will be closely monitored.

“Our nature reserves are there for the enjoyment and use by the public, but I want to remind all that upon entering, visitors agree to abide by the rules. It is sad that some dog owners cannot control their pets and that we had to take this drastic step.

The ban applies to Park Island only, however, we want to urge visitors to Wildwood Island to please keep their dogs on a leash,” says Nieuwoudt. Non-compliance is an offence under the National Environmental Management Protected Areas act.

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hristel House South Africa hosted its annual Special Assembly event on Wednesday 11 November to thank the school’s donors for their support throughout the year.

This year, the spirited event was held virtually. Streamed on Facebook Live, the blockbuster show was watched by more than 150 of the school’s donors, students, partners and staff members.

The Special Assembly event saw two talented young MC’s – Alutha in Grade 7 and Tiyara in Grade 9 –leading the event.

The school shared reflections on how it navigated a challenging year, looked back at some of the main events of 2020, paid tribute to its beloved founder, the late Christel de Haan, and shared its exciting plans for 2021, including digitising its curriculum even further.

The event also featured musical performances by stu- Vicky Sampson performs with children of the Christel House SA choir. dents and alumni and included a special appearance by South African mu- Our 2021 strategy will again focus on IT as hoods and supports them for 18 years sical icon, Vicky Sampson. an enabler for self-directed learning and we (Grade R to Grade 12 and five years postCEO of Christel House SA Adri Marais are excited to continue the momentum.” matric) through character-based and caspoke about how the pandemic had been an President and CEO of Christel House In- reer-focused education. As part of its holisaccelerator. “It is the 19th time that we cele- ternational Bart Peterson shared a special tic education model, the school also probrate this special event, but this year has virtual message. Peterson thanked Christel vides health care, daily meals, been unique. The Covid-19 pandemic has de Haan for the impact she had made on so transportation to and from school, guidance been more of an accelerator than a disrup- many lives and also thanked staff, board counselling and college and career support. tor for our school. Together, we have man- members, donors and partners for support- The aim is to provide learners and students aged to achieve all our plans that we set out ing the school. with the opportunity to escape a life of povlast year well in advance, including our 1:1 Christel House SA offers no-fee scholar- erty and to become self-sufficient adults. student-to-device ratio and Ziva, our new ships to 740 learners and students from V The video of the event can be viewed on YouTube custom-built learner management system. some of Cape Town’s poorest neighbour- and Facebook,

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CRIME WRAP V Heideveld: On Monday 16 November, members attached to Maitland Flying Squad were doing a stop and search operation in the Heideveld area when they saw a suspicious-looking man in Zuurberg Street. On searching the man, officers confiscated a .38 calibre Taurus special revolver. It was established that the firearm was reported stolen earlier this year. A 26-year-old man was arrested.

The revolver confiscated by officers in Heideveld.

Dental facility renovates The Silvertown Dental Clinic will be closed while undergoing renovations. The facility was closed on Monday 16 November. Dental services have been relocated to the Heideveld and Hanover Park community day centres (CDCs). Patients who require dental treatment can visit these centres for urgent or emergency care only or by appointment. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic dental services are still de-escalated, and routine dental treatments are still not offered. To access urgent dental services, call the Heideveld or Hanover Park CDC on 021 637 8036 or 021 692 1240.

Athlone CPF meeting The Athlone community policing forum will host its elective general meeting on Thursday 10 December at 19:00 at the Athlone police station hall.

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ith November being prostate and testicular awareness month, on the 19th annually, International Men’s Health Awareness Day is also observed.

The Western Cape health department marked this by encouraging men to seek medical assistance and go for regular checkups. The department offers a wide range of health services for men including mental health support; checking and management of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol; STI and HIV testing and treatment; and medical male circumcision.

Mongezi Mlenzana, a physiotherapist working at Site B community health centre, says men must look after their health and seek healthcare when they feel unwell.

“As men, we need to look after ourselves and our health. We do know that our cars regularly need to be serviced, but so do our bodies. Cleanliness is very important and also physical exercise to keep fit. Seek medical help when you feel unwell, your life may depend on it,” says Mlenzana. “Be honest with yourself and face any health issues like the man that you are. Men should trust our healthcare professionals because they are experts in dealing with health matters, even for men.”

Men are encouraged to visit a health facility as soon as they experience pain, discomfort or bleeding, or if they find a lump anywhere on their body. The health facilities also provide services for men’s sexual health.

Provincial health minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Wynberg taxi rank to encourage men to look after their health.

It is advisable to go for HIV and TB screening every year. It is also essential to go for an HIV test if you have never had one before, if you have changed your sex partner since your last test, if you had unprotected sex, if you and your partner want to have a baby, if you have TB, if you are on treatment for

Beware of ‘test drive’ theft Vehicle tracking company Tracker SA is urging motorists to be cautious when selling cars privately.

Often, the option of selling a car privately is more appealing, as the seller could make more money.

Lately, this seems to be a viable option for many people. Search and sales data for online car sales platform AutoTrader noted a significant increase in listings for private sales in July and August this year. July saw a 139% year-on-year increase in private sales, while there was a 136% increase in August.

However, private sales come with risks, warns Ron Knott-Craig, executive: operational services at Tracker. Sellers need to be wary of fraudsters and potential robbers while they let people test drive their car. Here are some things to consider when selling your car privately to keep you safe: . Protect your personal information – be careful not to give out too much information when selling your car, whether in the advert or talking over the phone with potential buyers. Criminals could use it against you. Also, make sure any photos you post online don’t have geo-tag data embedded in them, which could give away your home address. . Don’t meet the buyers at your home – you won’t normally invite strangers to visit your home, so don’t do it while selling your car. Rather take the car and meet the buyers at a shopping complex or similar public place. Choose a place that is busy, and preferably one with video surveillance. . Set appointments during the day – rather meet potential buyers during daylight hours. Criminals like to use the cover of darkness. . Buddy up – get a friend to go along with you. Also, let someone that won’t be going with you know of the plans. Get them to give you a call after a specified time to check that everything is okay.

Some tracking services have apps that you can use to share your location with such a person. They can then follow your route and know where you are at all times. . Test your tracking device – make sure your tracking device is working and that your tracking company has up-todate emergency contacts listed on your tracking profile. . Limit your accessories – have your

Be wary of fraudsters when selling your car privately. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS cell phone with you so that you are contactable, but keep the stuff that you carry with you to a minimum. Don’t carry unnecessary valuables with you or have them in the car. . Request identification – besides getting their full name and contact number, get a form of identification from the buyers, which might be helpful if things do go pear-shaped. They will be driving your car, so they need to bring their driver’s licence along. Request a copy or take a photo. This shouldn’t faze a legitimate buyer, but might act as a deterrent to criminals. . Don’t just hand over the keys – it might seem silly, but make sure you’re actually in the car before you give the keys to the test driver and get them back before exiting the vehicle. Otherwise they could just drive off and leave you in the dust. . Remain vigilant – if something doesn’t seem right, or it feels unsafe, trust your gut and take the necessary steps to extricate yourself from the situation.

Whether that means not meeting with the potential buyers in the first place, or leaving immediately when the hackles on your back rise. Have a back-up plan in case of an emergency.

“Criminals are always looking for ways to strike when you least expect it,” says Knott-Craig. “If you are robbed, remember your life is worth more than your valuables, so keep calm, co-operate and try to get away as quickly as possible. Report the incident to your tracking company and the police as soon as you can.”

STI’s, or if you have more than one sex partner at the same time.

“International Men’s Health Day aims at creating awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men to take care of their health and well-being. It is important for men to man up and take charge of their

health by making wise, healthy decisions. A wise man knows his health status, know your status. Get tested for HIV/Aids, TB, blood pressure, and diabetes. It’s quite critical that men adhere to their TB and HIV treatment plans, as well as chronic treatment,” says Western Cape minister of health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo.

To raise awareness on all health issues affecting men, Mbombo visited the Wynberg Taxi Rank on Wednesday 18 November to talk to men about TB, prostate cancer, HIV, blood pressure, cholesterol, and mental health. Her message encouraged men to take responsibility for their health, man up and prioritise their health.

Tests are free from the local clinic. If you are already on chronic treatment, it is important to stick to your treatment plan and continue to take your medication. “We understand that people sometimes default from taking their medication due to treatment fatigue, disengaged due to Covid-19, work duties, travelling, stigma, non-disclosure or any other reasons. We request them to come to the health facilities so we can help them get back on their treatment. We welcome them and offer support through individual adherence counselling. We are very sympathetic and are aware that people need motivation to continue with lifelong treatment,” says Sister Xolelwa Mancoba, professional nurse at Michael Mapongwana community day centre.

Men’s health in the spotlight Movember sees healthcare professionals around the globe joining forces in multiple events and campaigns to highlight prostate and testicular cancer as well as clinical depression among men.

According to Dr Paul Porteous, a urologist at Netcare Olivedale Hospital, of the three illnesses, testicular cancer is the least common with only six out of every 100 000 men likely to develop the malignancy.

“It is the most common male cancer among younger men between the ages of 15 and 49 and is, therefore, deserving of the best interventions in those men in whom it does occur. It is important that men don’t ignore any new or unexplained lump in the testes,” he cautions.

Dr Porteous explains that although according to the latest (2016) statistics of the National Cancer Registry, South African men have a 1-in-17 risk for being diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; prostate cancer is far more common with 1 in 10 men being diagnosed in areas with widespread screening. “The good news is that many, if not most, prostate cancers are slow growing, meaning that early detection does enable better management and improves the chances of a cure.”

Men are increasingly taking control of their physical health, in the understanding that they may have great physical strength but that they are also human and, therefore, vulnerable. Mental health, however, continues to be sidelined in many cases.

“The third illness in the Movember trio – clinical depression in men – is harder to measure due to the stigma attached to it.

While the magnitude of this problem is often only recognised and measured by the number of resulting suicides, the burden endured by those men living with the condition remains under the radar and cannot be calculated,” asserts Dr Porteous.

Urologist Dr Jan Wilhelmus Aucamp, who practises at Netcare Union Hospital, relates that prostate cancer represents the second most common cancer in men and the fifth most common cause of cancer death in men.

“Age related demographics do indicate an increase as men age, and it is most often diagnosed in men aged 65 to 74 years. However, worldwide incidence of prostate cancer has increased in men as young as 15 to 40 years old, with an average of about 2% per year since 1990. Although rare, these men present with more advanced cancer with a worse prognosis than older individuals.”

Healthcare professionals urge men to take the importance of screening seriously.

Dr Stephen Cornish, a urologist at Netcare

Sunninghill Hospital, suggests: “Any man over the age of 40 should consider having himself assessed with regards to the current state of his prostate gland as well as its potential to develop prostate cancer in the future.”

According to Dr Aucamp, prostate cancer can be detected with screening before patients experience any symptoms. Local symptoms can include lower urinary tract issues such as frequent, weak, interrupted or painful urine flow; presence of blood in the urine or seminal fluid; erectile dysfunction and urinary retention. These symptoms, however, usually only present at a more advanced stage.

Dr Cornish notes that many of the above symptoms can also indicate benign prostate enlargement, and that a good place to start is often the GP, who should be able to perform a baseline screening for prostate cancer. If there are concerning findings then a referral to a urologist would be necessary.

“A simple blood test, the PSA test, remains the best biochemical test that can indicate if prostate cancer is present or if there is potential for occurrence in the future.”

Dr Cornish emphasises it can also lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

“The PSA is not a substitute for a rectal exam,” he says. “No one likes a rectal exam, in the same way that ladies are not keen on vaginal exams. It is, however, important and wise for men to put aside their dislike for such an exam and see it as an essential part of maintaining good health in later years.”

A prostate biopsy remains the only method for a definitive, positive cancer diagnosis.

Dr Cornish cautions that a biopsy should only be performed after careful consideration of a patient’s particular case, and even then only under particular circumstances.

“This procedure should no longer be done in the urologist’s rooms as this is prone to problems including unacceptable sepsis rates, multiple repeat biopsies, inaccuracy as well as being painful for the patient.”

Dr Cornish explains that upon a positive cancer diagnosis, the urologist will assess if the disease is localised or if it has spread elsewhere in the body. In patients with disease confined only to the prostate gland there are various curative options including the choice of watchful waiting as previously mentioned. In patients with a low volume disease outside the prostate gland there is also the possibility of a cure. If the disease is widespread the patient will be offered therapies that can keep the disease under control, often for many years, and these will be individualised to each patient.

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Sport brings kids happiness SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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nyone who says money can’t buy happiness, has clearly never bought a

ball.”

And living true to this is the Unchain the Plain’s latest venture with the recent launch of their own branded sporting equipment.

On Saturday 21 November, the organisation launched the first batch of netball, rugby, soccer balls along with its adopt-a-ball campaign, which calls on locals to buy balls and hand them back to the organisation to distribute to vulnerable children.

Having started the organisation last year, they have already handed over sporting equipment to several primary schools in Mitchell’s Plain and other smaller towns such as Worcester.

Some of the sporting legends who attended the event are former rugby legends Muneeb Levy and Dale Santon, who is currently the president of the SA rugby legends; former Bafana Bafana player David Nyati;

former PSL players Dominic Isaacs; Shamiel Permall, Quentin Booysen and pro netball referee Shanaaz Abrahams Macauley.

Santon, who grew up in Mitchell’s Plain, says: “We must take our streets back. When we were children we had other challenges. We fought a regime. There is a chemical war against our children. Our gangsters are selling drugs to our children. So many parents have children who are slaves to drugs. We need to take back our streets and this initiative is part of it.”

Nyati says: “To see what is happening here, warms my heart because I think we are in a country that really needs each and every one of us to give of our best to enable this country to rise.”

He added that sport is key to keeping children off the streets.

“We need to take ownership and start moulding the (people that) our young generation will become,” he says.

“I am happy to see this leadership that will get kids to waste their energy in a good way. Children want to play.”

This is key to Unchain the Plain’s philosophy. Mark Skriker, organisation chair, says: “I want to remind all of us that we are duty-bound and that we have a social responsibility to arrest the decline in moral values in our communities,” he says.

“What we don’t always realise is it takes a village to raise a child, to nurture a child, to educate a child.”

One thing many agreed on was that Mitchell’s Plain, like many other vulnerable communities is rich in sporting talent.

Lt Col Cleo Arnoldus, of the Mitchell’s Plain police station, says the initiative is definitely assisting in keeping children active and off the streets, which will in turn see a reduction of influence from gangs and crime.

“Every little bit helps. Sports creates resilience and that is what we need,” she says.

The branded balls are imported as the local manufacturing costs were too high. “We wanted to find a manufacturer that would make balls to survive the conditions we have. We do not have lush fields to play on,” says Skriker.

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They will soon add cricket kits and badminton cocks and rackets to their branded items. Their aim is to introduce children to a variety of known and less dominant sports

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V Balls cost R250 as part of the adopt a ball campaign. For more information, visit the Unchain the Plain Facebook page or download their mobile app.

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