People's Post Atlantic Seaboard | City Edition - 14 July 2020

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Keeping the CBD sanitised In a bid to keep the City bowl safe and clean, the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has launched a free sanitising project to disinfect public spaces.

A four-man team of sanitising ambassadors, who form part of the CCID’s urban management department, was let loose in the city centre last week, Monday 6 July.

Their task is to deepclean all commonly touched infrastructure in public spaces to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19 and other infections. Disinfection includes pedestrian buttons, railings, benches, bollard tops, the top part of electrical boxes, and lids of green street-pole refuse bins. The CCID is mandated to operate in the city centre and offers top-up services to those provided by the City of Cape Town in the areas of urban management, safety and security and social development.

Ensuring the central city is a risk-reduced environment is important to the CCID, says Kally Benito, assistant manager of CCID urban management. “With this team, we aim to minimise any health and safety risks for members of the public in the CBD, especially now as we confront the threat of Covid-19. We’re very excited about this project and are confident it will make a big difference in the city centre.”

Tasso Evangelinos, CCID chief executive officer, says: “These types of innovative measures prove that the Cape Town CBD is open for business, and they go a long way in restoring the confidence of businesses, residents, visitors and people who work in the CBD.” The four ambassadors, Wylan Scholtz, Blake Bester, Lucky Mangezi and Pe-

ter Kaira started off their sanitising project at Greenmarket Square and St Georges Mall. For the next three months, they will be on the streets daily from 07:30 until 16:30 armed with highpressure-sprayer backpacks and squirt bottles.

Benito says: “Our focus is on the health and safety of the public and we believe that prevention is crucial in protecting the health of the public. Commonly touched surfaces are more likely sources of infection. The cleaning will be continuous, as the next time a person touches the surface it can be recontaminated.”

However, Benito warns that members of the public should continue to take their own precautions in preventing the spread of the virus.

Mangezi, who had been employed in the restaurant industry before Covid-19 struck this sector, says he is feeling positive about his new role and happy to be working to serve the community.

During the coming weeks, the team will gradually move to other public spaces in the CBD.

CCID has launched a free sanitising project to disinfect public spaces.

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More than 20 homeless foreign nationals now have shelter and food, thanks to various CAN groups. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

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Groups show heart KAYLYNNE BANTOM KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@MEDIA24.COM

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ince the start of the national lockdown ordinary South Africans have been going out of their way to show the true Spirit of Ubuntu to their neighbours.

A group of about 20 foreign nationals, who were left destitute when lockdown kicked in, can attest to this.

Before the lockdown, the group generated income by crafting and selling art pieces and other handmade goods in the Cape Town CBD. The start of the lockdown left the group with no income as regulations prohibited informal trading. As a result, they were forced to set up camp at Van Riebeeck park near the CBD. Walter Nyamugama, originally from Zimbabwe, says he and other informal traders rented rooms at various lodges and backpacker dorms around town. He says they paid rent on a day-to-day basis, depending on their daily income.

Nyamugama says: “We couldn’t afford proper accommodation where you would pay between R3 000 and R4 000 a month because we had no structured

income. We had an understanding with the lodge owners; they knew if we didn’t have money today, we would have the following day.”

But he says all that changed when president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the 21-day lockdown in March.

Nyamugama says they had to brace themselves for the worst, including sleeping in open fields and starvation.

The 26-year-old recalls it was at the park that a member of the CBD Community Action Network (CAN), Miki Redelinghuys, took pity on them. She gave them her number in case they needed help.

Redelinghuys says Nyamugama contacted her a week into the lockdown, saying they felt unsafe and needed assistance. “We started a WhatsApp dialogue; me from the safety of my home next to Van Riebeeck park, him on the other side of the wall,” she says.

Redelinghuys says, together with members from other CAN groups, they were determined to try and find shelter for the group.

“A group of supporters from City bowl CANs joined forces with the Holy Trinity Church based in Gardens and The Haven Night Shelter to secure accommodation in a backpacker’s lodge for 20 peo-

ple who’ve been staying in the park. We are excited about the inner-city relationships and solidarity that have been built to create this solution and we hope that the model created here may be replicated to provide more accommodation opportunities,” explains Redelinghuys.

Redelinghuys emphasised that the funding that the CANs managed to raise was used to pay for the lodge.

After being homeless for more than a month, the group moved into the lodge on Wednesday 3 June and since then they have had access to a warm bed, ablution and cooking facilities.

Nyamugama explains that he still gets emotional when he thinks of how people came together to assist them.

“Personally, I can’t contain my emotions. I am grateful for the assistance that the CANs gave us since the initial days of the lockdown. Because of them, we never went to sleep hungry. May God bless them.”

Nyamugama says he hopes that their story will bring about a new beginning where homeless people can work with residents to find solutions.

“I want this to be an example for all to know we are one people. Colour or social status is all a mental barrier. Together, we’re strong,” he says.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

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Libraries reopen SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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ibrary users are excited to return as the City of Cape Town announced its plans to reopen selected library facilities in a phasedin approach.

A total of seven libraries, including Mitchell’s Plain Town Centre, Central Library, Wesfleur, Strand, Harare, Fish Hoek and Parow, opened to the public yesterday, Monday 13 July. Library materials from any library in the City can be dropped at these facilities.

“Our libraries are among the facilities that have been missed the most during this time and we know our patrons are anxious to once again step into a world of books. Recent regulations allow libraries to open and the City’s library services will resume in a phased approach,” says Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien. Strict measures in line with Covid19 regulations will be observed and library services will also be guided by the national ministry.

“We know that people are keen to visit libraries and our staff will do their best to comply with the demand for library services. However, we request that communities bear with us as we endeavour to safeguard our staff and patrons during this challenging time,” says Badroodien.

In a social media poll of frequent library users, Lindsey Mansfield says it may be oldfashioned, but the value of books “should not be lost”.

“The internet is great, but there is something about the smell of books, the feeling of holding a book. Reading is lost on this generation and I don’t want that for my children.

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I want them to love reading. We were raised to read books before TV and all the technology there is today,” she says.

Mark Williams says the libraries are not only for reading. “It offers a quiet place to read and work or internet for those who do not have access at home,” he says. “I am not that excited to return though because we don’t know how safe it will be to go back now.”

The staff of the first seven libraries will return and introduce a safe drop and collect service.

Wearing masks and practising social distancing will be required, and returned books will be quarantined for 72 hours before it is handled.

Library users will be allowed to borrow 20 items at a time for 30 days.

Badroodien says staff will collate the material and call patrons with arrangements to collect the items within two days of their request.

Patrons can also approach the library and request materials without prior arrangement.

The service will be available from Monday to Saturday, while a special service for senior citizens (60 years and older) and patrons who are physically challenged will be provided from 09:00 - 10:00 from Monday to Friday. All patrons are welcome to access the service from 10:00 - 16:00 daily during the week; while the Saturday service provision will be from 9:00 - 12:00.

No fines will be incurred on outstanding material during this time.

V Patrons can check the online library catalogue at opac.capetown.gov.za for the seven libraries and submit requests for specific books or general material, via email or telephonically.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

CRIME

Bogus officials con residents SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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riminals are using the current Covid-19 pandemic as part of a new scam to solicit donations from the residents.

The City of Cape Town has warned of a recent scam involving a group of people who are impersonating solid waste staff. The group claim to have been retrenched and asks for money or donations.

The most recent incident took place in the Wynberg area and was reported to the City’s customer service department on Wednesday 24 June.

“Residents are advised that no solid waste staff have been retrenched recently. Solid waste management, including refuse collection, is an essential service that has continued

The City of Cape Town has warned residents of criminals posing as solid waste staff. These are in fact scammers and should be reported to police.

PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

throughout the lockdown period. Residents should please keep this in mind if they are approached,” says Xanthia Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste.

“City officials carry official identification that residents can ask to see, confirming they are there legitimately performing their duties. Council employees are not allowed to solicit money from residents. Residents are requested to refrain from entertaining any requests of this nature and to report it.”

While this particular modus operandi has not been reported to the City before, “council employees” are often used in scams across the city.

In January, men posing as electricity officials, carrying some form of identification, targeted elderly residents insisting they open their doors so that electricity infrastructure could be checked. Once inside they would take valuables (“Scammers target elderly citizens”, People’s Post, 28 January).

People’s Post has been reporting on these scams for several years, with electricity, water and sanitation and human settlements department officials most commonly being impersonated to gain access to homes.

“The City has not received reports of this particular scheme from residents in other areas. However, there are cases of individuals posing as City officials to gain access to people’s homes, most commonly as electricity meter reading staff, that are reported periodically over the years. The City issues a statement annually, in December, reminding residents that they are not obligated to give staff ‘Christmas boxes’ and should report cases of staff soliciting these. Residents are of course free to give if they so wish, but it is not required,” says Limberg.

Recently, mayor Dan Plato issued a statement warning of another scam involving electricity staff.

“During the national Covid-19 lockdown, which is under way, residents should be aware of people posing as City officials wanting to do routine work at premises,” he says.

“If staff need access to a property, residents must insist on City staff cards at the very least. The only electricity services that continue are first line responses to network faults and breakdowns. Repairs that are imperative from a safety perspective are being prioritised.”

He continues that all municipal workers and contractors must carry a work order number specific to that dwelling and a City-issued identification card.

The card must display the City logo, the name and surname of the staff member or mandated contractor, and must contain an embedded photo of the staff member or mandated contractor.

Residents are not to allow anyone onto their premises until they have looked at the card and verified these details.

In another release by Phindile Maxiti, Mayco member for energy and climate change, fake electricity officials were reported asking for details about the customer’s prepaid electricity meter in an attempt to gain access to their home.

“An apparent criminal visited at least one resident, that the City is aware of, at their home and asked for the prepaid electricity meter number in an attempt to gain access to the house. They claimed to need that information so a discount on electricity costs for pensioners could be provided. Fortunately in this instance, the resident, who lives in the Oakglen, Bellville area, did not allow the individual access to their home,” says Maxiti.

V Report suspicious behaviour to the City’s Fraud hotline 0800 323 130, its emergency line 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline or report matters to your nearest police station.

Traders to register on City database The City of Cape Town’s urban management directorate is encouraging informal traders who have not yet registered with the City’s database to do so in order to trade legally.

Currently informal traders who are registered with the City’s database, have Covid-19 lockdown permits, or who have concession letters, are allowed to trade. Urban management compliance officers and community ambassadors are continuously checking the informal trading permits and ensuring that overtrading of bays are adhered to.

Unemployed individuals are encouraged to apply for an informal trading permit.

South African citizens will need to provide their IDs and foreigners will need to provide proof of their legal status in the country.

In addition, informal traders are advised that their lockdown trading permits obtained under alert level four and five are still valid under level three. Traders with these permits, who have not yet registered with the e-Services Portal/database, are encouraged to also consider doing so to ensure they are able to continue earning a living within the confines of the law, once the national lockdown is lifted.

To apply, follow these steps: . Register for the City of Cape Town’s e-Services . Activate the informal trading service on e-Services . Apply for a trading bay.

V For more information and/or queries call 021 400 3131 or use the email informal.trading@capetown.gov.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

ENVIRONMENT

Uprooted trees were ‘healthy’ NETTALIE VILJOEN

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he two trees which blew over last month – damaging at least four parked vehicles at the Wynberg library as they fell – showed no signs of any disease, the City of Cape Town has stated.

According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, several larger trees were uprooted in Wynberg, Plumstead, Fish Hoek and Retreat due to the severe weather conditions on the morning of Saturday 27 June.

Two of these were located at a parking lot in Glaren Road. When City officials arrived at the site later that day, they noted that one of the trees damaged one car extensively, whilst the other tree damaged a number of cars to various degrees.

“At the time, four cars in total were observed to be damaged,” the Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien said.

The City’s recreation and parks horticultural emergency standby teams normally consist of 25 staff members who perform standby duties after hours across the city.

These internal teams are also supported by chainsaw operators, grab/crane trucks and cherry pickers.

Badroodien said when it became clear a storm was going to hit the city during the early hours of Saturday 27 June, the department prepared in advance and placed 12 additional staff members on call. By the time the incident at Wynberg library had been reported, standby teams were already attending to numerous call-outs of fallen trees and branches blocking roads elsewhere. According to Badroodien, over 50 call-outs were received on that day alone.

“Available teams responded, and work at the library progressed between 12:00 and

Of the two huge gum trees uprooted at the Wynberg library parking lot on Saturday 27 June, only the root boles still remained by Tuesday 30 June.

PHOTO: THERESA SMITH 16:00 on Saturday. By 16:00, all vehicles were cleared and removed from the site.”

Most of the branches and trunks were subsequently cleared from the area. By Tuesday 30 June, only the root boles were still left to be removed.

Badroodien said the uprooted gum (Eucalyptus) trees were approximately 50 years old and measured between 18 and 20 metres in height.

Asked if the City could determine a reason why these established trees might have blown over, Badroodien replied that an assessment of the foliage of the crown of the trees indicated they were in a healthy and vibrant condition.

“The two trees were not in distress and fell over as a result of very strong winds that completely uprooted them.”

But Badroodien said it had been noted the trees had been located in a tarred area, with paved surfaces encroaching fairly close to the main trunks which could have affected the roots.

“However, If the roots had been compromised, there would be visible signs in the condition of each tree’s canopy which indicated that by all measures, the trees were healthy,” Badroodien said.

A local arborist, Francois Krige, said he had not inspected the gums that fell in the Wynberg library parking area.

“But several arborists have told me that their roots were cut for paving a few weeks back. This would definitely contribute to them falling,” he said.

On the subject of paving and their effect on trees, Krige said trees do like permeable

paving compared to conventional paving.

“And so does the water table and aquifer.

It’s important that rainfall does not end up in the stormwater system. No paving or tarring should come right up to the base of a tree, for the sake of the tree and the paving.

It will buckle and lift quickly if it is not kept back to allow for growth. These are commonsense issues that are routinely neglected in our urban areas,” he added.

According to Badroodien, over the next few months, the City will inspect and, if necessary, prune the remaining trees at the library parking lot “within the provisions of national lockdown regulations, currently restricted to alert level three”.

Once a proper assessment of the area had been conducted, he said, trees would be replanted if deemed suitable.

“At this stage, it is not likely that another Eucalyptus species will be planted, as they are not ideal for parking lots due to being a relatively large species and also prone to self-pruning (shedding branches when required).”

With the images of the crushed vehicles posted on Facebook still fresh in homeowners’ memory, chances are some may be eyeing their towering trees with distrust. But Krige says this kind of damage is predictable and entirely avoidable.

“We have storms like this often in Cape Town, usually one every winter. Have your trees inspected by a good arborist who is experienced in hazard assessments. There are signs that a tree is unstable or decayed or otherwise dangerous,” he advised.

V The City relies on a partnership with the community to identify high-risk trees located on public land. Go to eservices1.capetown.gov.za/coct/wapl/zsreq_app/ index.html, select “report a fault” and create a service request under “City Parks (maintenance)”.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Ban on liquor sales a sobering reality SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

a quarter of those who died passed away in the last week.” t 20:30 on Sunday 12 July, He said while the surge in South Africans let out a infections was expected, “the collective gasp. President Cyforce and the speed with ril Ramaphosa had shocked which it has progressed has, the nation during his national quite understandably, address. caused great concern”.

And it was not because of “The coronavirus storm is the spike in Covid-19 cases, The liquor ban has been far fiercer and more destructhe climbing death toll or the reinstated. PHOTO: SAMANTHA tive than any we have known lack of adhering to restric- LEE-JACOBS before. It is stretching our retions – although it probably sources and our resolve to should have been. No, what left everyone their limits. The surge of infections that our stunned was the president’s reinstatement of experts and scientists predicted over three the liquor ban – with immediate effect. months ago has now arrived. It started in the While many had expected the ban to be re- Western Cape and is now under way in the instated or for the country to be moved to a Eastern Cape and Gauteng,” he said. higher lockdown alert level (which would “Gauteng is fast approaching 100 000 conmean a ban on liquor sales in any case) a firmed cases. The Eastern Cape has passed week or two down the line, no one expected 50 000 cases, and although the rate of transthe ban to start right away. mission has slowed in the Western Cape, it Drinkers weren’t given any time to stock will soon have 80 000 cases.” up on their booze, leaving consumers Ramaphosa added that, at the current proshocked, confused and even angry. jections, each province would reach the peak “We were told not to panic buy, not to stock of infections at different times between the up and look now. What a joke. This is ridicu- end of July and late September. lous,” says William Jacobs.

“Yet, while infections rise exponentially, it A liquor store owner who asked not to be is important to note that our case fatality rate named out of fear of victimisation says he on- of 1.5% is among the lowest in the world,” he ly just started seeing the light at the end of said. the tunnel.

Ramaphosa said many citizens were still “I am shocked. I am an independent seller not wearing masks or adhering to funeral and we do not have the reserves that the big number restrictions, organising and attendliquor chains have. I did not have reserves ing family gatherings and disregarding reguplanned for the sale to be cut again. We just lations. started making money again and now it looks “It is concerning that many are downplaylike we will have to close for good,” he says. ing the seriousness of the virus, despite all “We just started buying in stock and lost evidence to the contrary and what we have so much because of the three months of lost cautioned on numerous occasions,” he said. trade. Expired stock is not being compensat“This may be a disease that is caused by a ed and now we will have even bigger losses,” virus, but it is spread by human conduct and he adds. behaviour ... As we confront the rapid rise in But the possible return to a ban had been infections, as we ready ourselves for the diffihinted at following Ramaphosa’s previous cult days, weeks and months that lie ahead, address on Wednesday 17 June when he we need to remind ourselves of the absolute spoke at length about the effect of alcohol necessity of the measures we have taken.” abuse on the gender-based violence “panHe urged citizens to keep their social disdemic”. tance, to wear masks and to wash or sanitise Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize also con- hands frequently. firmed that the department had submitted For now, the country will remain on lockconcerns over alcohol sales to the National down alert level three. Other announceCoronavirus Command Council after the lift- ments made on Sunday include: ing of the ban had created an influx of trauma . Long-distance taxis will be required to patients amid a rise in Covid-19 patients. carry only a 70% load.

In his address to the nation on Sunday 12 . Taxis doing local trips will be permitted July, Ramaphosa said the new restrictions to carry 100% load. The wearing of masks were necessary. will also be strictly enforced.

After more than 100 days in lockdown, the . A curfew of 21:00 to 04:00 has also been projections of South Africa’s peak was rapid- implemented. Only travel to and from work ly becoming a reality. The president said or seeking medical assistance will be allowed 276 242 people had tested positive in the coun- during this time. try, with more than 12 000 new cases being re. Auctions will be permitted subject to corded every day. protocols and parks will be open for exercise “Since the start of the outbreak in March, but not for any form of gathering. at least 4 079 people have died from Covid-19,” . Because of the risk, family visits and othhe said. “What should concern us most is that er social activities will not be allowed.

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When it doesn’t rain but pours NETTALIE VILJOEN On Saturday 27 June, four vehicles parked outside the Wynberg library in Glaren Road were damaged when two gum trees blew over as a result of severe weather conditions.

Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. Discounting the financial loss, of course.

So seeing that the cars were parked on public land when the “accident” happened, who would be liable for the repair or replacement of the vehicles?

According to Fanus Coetzee, the head of claims at Santam, in the case where a storm causes trees to be uprooted – thereby causing damage to other property – the elements of fault and wrongfulness are absent.

“The car owners would be able to claim from their insurers if they have the correct cover in place. Should the car owners not have a waiver of excess on their policy, they would have to pay the excess themselves,” he says.

But what if the car owners do not have insurance cover? Could they submit a claim to the City of Cape Town? Coetzee says, probably not.

“In that the City did nothing wrong to cause the trees to fall over or become uprooted and the City was not at fault for a weather-related incident. Usually, these claims are not settled under the public liability cover due to the damage having been caused by an ‘Act of God’, therefore, an act beyond human control.”

He explains that claims based on liability, in this instance, public liability, are claims based on the law of delict and require the insured to be legally liable to another party.

In this instance, the City would need to be legally liable to the owners of the vehicle that were damaged.

“The claimant needs to prove this legal liability – which has five elements and all five elements need to be present,” Coetzee says.

These elements are: . A commission or omission of an act; . which is unlawful or wrongful (wrongfulness); . committed negligently or with a particular intent (fault); . which results in or causes harm (causation); and . the suffering of injury, loss or damage (harm).

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Premier isolates after positive Covid results Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, has tested positive for Covid-19.

He has commenced his 14-day selfisolation but continues to attend virtual meetings in addressing the pandemic, including meeting with president Cyril Ramaphosa on the province’s pandemic response.

“On Sunday (5 July), I started to develop mild flu-like symptoms. As I am diabetic (type 2) and over 55 years of age, I know I am at a higher risk of developing a more serious illness. I therefore went to be tested to determine the cause of the symptoms on Monday,” he says in a statement on social media.

He describes his symptoms as mild and received the diagnosis on Wednesday 8 July. “I will still be taking all meetings to coordinate our Covid-19 response in the Western Cape. The Western Cape has

been working around the clock to ready our healthcare system for the increase in cases expected over this time, and we will not let our foot off the pedal. The fight continues,” he says, urging residents to show kindness as “anyone can get it”.

“My message to the people of the Western Cape at this time is to take Covid-19 seriously. Anyone can get it. So, please keep yourself safe, and your loved ones safe.

Follow the five golden rules at all times, including wearing a cloth mask, cleaning surfaces regularly and washing or sanitising your hands often. And, please be kind, and compassionate at all times.

To those residents who have also tested positive for Covid-19, I wish you strength and speedy recovery.

This is a difficult time for all of you and your families, and I want you to know that the Western Cape govern-

Bursaries up for grabs

ment is doing everything it can to make sure we beat this pandemic.”

The Shoprite group has opened bursary applications for the 2021 academic year. The group invests in students acquiring skills relevant to its business and it is specifically offering bursaries for the following fields: . Data science (3rd and 4th year) . Data engineering (1st year) . IT (ND: IT; BSc or BCom: information systems – all years) . Accounting (1st and 2nd year) . Pharmacy (1st year) . Retail business management (all years) Each bursary comes with a work-back agreement to deepen learning with a strong practical

Western Cape premier Alan Winde tested positive for Covid-19.

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element to gain hands-on experience in the business. “With unemployment levels continuing to increase as South Africans grapple with the economic fallout of Covid-19, our bursary programme offers opportunities to highly motivated and ambitious young people. We’re looking for students who can grow into the future leaders of our industry,” says Lungile Koti, the group’s graduate recruitment manager.

Students with a 60% aggregate or higher are encouraged to apply for the bursary programme by visiting the bursary and graduate opportunities page on www.shopriteholdings.co.za before Wednesday 30 September 2020.

TO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

COVID-19

Don’t dismiss social gathering restrictions NETTALIE VILJOEN

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here were you on Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June?” For an unlucky few, this might very well be a question they are asked at a disciplinary hearing.

A lot has been said about the responsibility of employers to implement Covid-19 health protocols at the workplace, but it seems employees can also be held accountable if they knowingly place their colleagues and their family members at risk.

Social gatherings represent such a quagmire. Level three lockdown restrictions only allow for groups of people to gather for professional, non-contact sports, workplace meetings, funerals, agricultural auctions, and services at faith-based institutions. Attendance is limited to 50 people.

In a message sent out to warn employees of possible pitfalls, a human resource department shared these two scenarios. In the first, an employee invited friends to a birthday party while the individual, who had been exposed to the virus, was practising self-isolation at home. In another, an employee attended a family get-together while knowing one of the family members present was waiting to hear if fellow colleagues had tested positive for Covid-19. A few days later, the family member tested positive.

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, a partner at the law firm Webber Wentzel, says, generally, an employer is required to consider and mitigate hazards to employees as a result of their work or the employer’s operations.

“However, Covid-19 is a unique workplace hazard, stemming from a public health issue which employers are required to take reasonably practicable measures to prevent spreading in the workplace. Accordingly, one of the key considerations that employers must take is how to best protect employees from contracting Covid-19 outside of the workplace in order to prevent those employees from spreading the virus when they attend the workplace,” she says.

Ramjettan says that in this regard, it is reasonable to expect that an employer has stringent policies in place, such as taking disciplinary measures against an irresponsible employee who was knowingly in high-risk contact with a Covid-19 positive person or could have reasonably foreseen that there would have been the potential danger of contracting the virus and acting in contravention of the legislation.

In the same vain, a person who has been in contact with a person who is infected or contaminated with Covid-19, is obliged to self-isolate and not go to work for example in terms of the prevailing legislation.

“In keeping with the principles of an employer being required to take reasonably practicable measures to prevent spreading of the virus in the workplace, it is reasonable for an employer to hold an irresponsible employee who endangers fellow employees, accountable for their actions,” she adds.

Whether a dismissal which arises from such disciplinary action would be considered “fair” is debatable.

When People’s Post asked David Esau, provincial chief inspector at the department of employment and labour, if it would be legal for an employer to fire an employee if it was found the employee acted irresponsibly by not following restrictions, he said, no.

“What people do in their private time is their business. They (the employer) can’t prove that . . . It’s an unfair dismissal.”

Esau said employees who were dismissed under these circumstances could approach the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

Ramjettan confirms that the link between the wrongdoing of the employee and his/her employment must be reasonably established.

“It would be unreasonable to hold an employee accountable for infecting co-employees in the workplace if he/she did not know that their live-in partner was Covid-19 positive at the time, for example,” she explains.

Once someone tests positive for Covid-19, contact tracing takes place. An article published on News24 (“What is Covid-19 contact tracing and how does it work? We ask an expert”, 3 April) states that an infected person is interviewed by a contact tracer to establish how many people they may have been in contact with and who those people are. Close contacts are those who have had face-to-face contact with a confirmed case for a period of more than 15 minutes or those who have shared an enclosed space with a confirmed case for more than two hours.

But how confidential is this information and would it be legal to use it as evidence in a disciplinary procedure?

Ramjettan says the regulations provide that the national department of health is to develop and maintain a national database, including contact tracing to guide appropriate responses in addressing, preventing or combatting the spread of Covid-19.

“The Covid-19 database and any information obtained through this regulation is confidential and that once the National State of Disaster has lapsed or terminated, the information will be de-identified,” she says.

Ramjettan further explains that an employer is also required to monitor and assess the health status of its employees as part of the daily screening for Covid-19 related symptoms. Information on the health status of an employee should always be confidential and be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI).

“If the health information about an employee is acquired lawfully, then such information in the context of this particular scenario (where the employee was positive or in contact with a positive case in a high-risk situation and infected co-workers by being irresponsible and flouting the policies of the employer), such information may be used in a disciplinary inquiry,” she concludes.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS: JULY 2020 Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils of the City of Cape Town will take place at the time and venue indicated in the schedule below: Subcouncil

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Manager Vernatt van der Westhuizen 021 444 6041 Amelia Van Rhyn 021 444 1132 Zolile Siswana 021 444 4862 Ardela van Niekerk 021 444 0196 Nomfundo Mdingi 021 444 2962 Pat Jansen 021 444 3717 Carin Viljoen 021 444 0661 Erika Theron Paulsen Williams 021 850 4150 Jongihlanga Joseph France 021 400 5537 Clifford Sitonga 021 444 3715 Kayise Nombakuse 021 444 5381 Mcebisi Johnson Fetu 021 444 8720 Lunga Bobo 021 444 5366 Anthony Daniels 021 444 5395 Mariette Griessel 021 444 9797 Gershwin Fouldien 021 417 0649 Christa Liebenberg 021 444 0503 Fred Monk 021 444 8788 Desiree Mentor 021 400 7495 Richard White 021 444 8112 Lorraine Frost 021 400 2345 Roxanne Moses 021 400 2355 Acting Manager: Director Alesia Bosman 021 444 8701 Goodman Rorwana 021 444 7530

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual meeting will take place via Skype. Kindly contact the Subcouncil should you wish to join, and the link will be forwarded accordingly.

To access the full agenda and all supporting documentation 72 hours before the meeting go to www.capetown.gov.za/subcouncils. Highlight the date of the Subcouncil meeting, choose the Subcouncil you require and download the agenda. Please report any difficulties to the relevant Subcouncil Manager.

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Chatbot to assist chronic patients SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

in the Western Cape.

“The Chatbot service is available to all high-risk patients with chronic illnesses acore than 700 chronic patients have cessing services at all provincial primary signed on to the Western Cape govern- healthcare facilities in the Cape Metro. Our ment’s Chatbot aimed at improving the lives data shows people with co-morbidities are at of high-risk and chronic patients. higher risk of becoming severely ill with The Western Cape department of health, Covid-19, hence the development of an autoin conjunction with Aviro Health, developed mated enquiry system was implemented in the automated Chatbot application system the Cape Metro to safeguard our vulnerable via the WhatsApp platform and did a soft and high-risk community members from launch in May. leaving their homes to enquire about their The app can confirm delivery of chronic chronic medication or next appointment at medication to clients’ homes and also allows their healthcare facility,” says Johnstone. high-risk chronic patients to confirm an exLyanne Mapani, a product manager at isting appointment before accessing servi- Aviro Health, says there have been lessons ces at their attending healthcare facility, on how the platform can better accommowhich means they do not have to wait in long date users who are requesting deliveries on queues when going to a facility. behalf of patients.

“To alleviate concerns of medication de“Together with the department, we are livery and appointments, the (department looking at ways to improve the Chatbot so developed the) automated Chatbot applica- that it can be responsive and better serve ustion system called ‘Pocket Clinic’ via the ers who are accessing it to make requests for WhatsApp platform, which confirms deliv- their loved ones and fellow community ery of chronic medication to our clients’ members. homes,” says Monique Johnstone, depart“The tool is clearly of value, but we want ment spokesperson. to make sure that we are reaching patients “Not only has the Chatbot been of value where they are. We are looking forward to in helping communities receive their medi- launching additional features in the future cation, but it has also been an easy way for such as, offering the service in multiple lanpatients to manage their health without in- guages and supporting users in booking apcreased risk of contracting Covid-19 and pointments,” says Mapani. simplified the medication distribution procBetween April and May, the department ess for staff at our healthcare facilities.” ensured that around 159 000 pre-packed Since the soft launch, over 700 users have chronic medication parcels were delivered accessed the app, with over 500 completed or- to stable patients’ homes residing in the ders to receive chronic medication.

Western Cape Metropole since the Covid-19 Additionally, around 100 users have re- lockdown was implemented. quested call-backs from healthcare provid“The medication delivery is conducted by ers in their respective facilities through the community health workers,” says Johnplatform. These users all heard about the stone. tool by word of mouth from existing users “Our patients who are receiving chronic and made their requests from all over the medication at home are on the department’s Cape Town Metropole – from Mitchell’s system and they have been accessing serviPlain, Plumstead and Edgemead, to the CBD. ces at their attending provincial healthcare “The department wanted a system that facility before Covid-19. If there are patients would respond to high-risk chronic patient that are not receiving their chronic medicaqueries timeously and to give people peace tion at home, then we encourage them to use of mind that their medication will be deliv- the Chatbot and make the enquiry. A staff ered to their homes. The system also allows member from the attending facility will be our high-risk healthcare workers the oppor- in contact to assist the person once the reletunity to assist clients with their queries vant information is shared on the Chatbot.” without placing their lives in danger as To ensure the safety of vulnerable pawell,” says Mohamed Sonday, a pharmacist tients, the department has provided all staat Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital. ble and high-risk patients with a two-month “Not only has the Chatbot been of value supply of chronic medication. in helping communities receive their mediOnce their medication has been depleted, cation, but it has also been an easy way for the community health workers will deliver patients to manage their health without in- medication to their homes. creased risk of contracting Covid-19 and Data shows people with co-morbidities simplified the medication distribution proc- such as diabetes, hypertension, TB, HIV/ ess for staff at our healthcare facilities.”

Aids, cancer, chronic lung disease and heart Johnstone says the application is impor- disease are at higher risk of becoming setant in light of the Cape Metro having the verely ill with Covid-19. highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases “All high-risk people with chronic illnesses, accessing services at provincial healthcare facilities in the Cape Metro, are invited to join the Chatbot to confirm their medication delivery,” says Johnstone.

Should a patient not have access to WhatsApp, a family member can access the platform on their behalf, says Johnstone.

“Family members of the patient is free to access the Pocket Clinic Chatbot on their behalf. They must ensure that they have the patient’s name and surname, ID number, folder number and home address when communicating and engaging with the Chatbot,” she says.

These persons are invited to join the Chatbot to confirm their medication delivery by adding the number 087 240 6122 to their cell phones and sending a message saying “hi” to start the WhatsApp The Chatbot application system via the WhatsApp platform Chatbot conversation. aims to make patients’ lives easier.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 14 July 2020

USA donates 20 ventilators Premier Alan Winde has accepted 20 ventila- life-saving treatment to many more people. tors as part of a generous donation by the We thank the United States consulate in United States of America (USA) consulate. South Africa for their assistance during this USA consul general Virginia Blaser hand- pandemic, and for their partnership which ed over the ventilators on Monday 15 June, stretches back many years.” as part of the larger donation of 50 ventilaBlaser says: “While today we mark the dotors which the USA has made available to nation of 20 ventilators, we are really markSouth Africa. ing 20 years of life saving partnership beThe ventilators were accepted by doctors tween the United States and the Western from the Tygerberg and Groote Schuur hos- Cape. Through Pepfar, we are supporting pitals. They will be used to treat seriously over 4.7 million people living with HIV in ill, and ICU patients.

South Africa.

“The ventilators are smaller and more “It is my hope that these ventilators will portable than many of the ventilators that also offer life-saving support in the battle we currently have in our healthcare system, against Covid-19.” allow for intubation and non-invasive ventilation and therefore will give doctors treating patients a greater degree of flexibility when moving patients and determining the best treatment options,” says Winde.

“The Western Cape has been working hard to prepare our healthcare systems, and these new ventilators will allow us to de- A total of 20 ventilators have been donated to the Western Cape liver potentially government.

Epilepsy and Covid-19 Around 10% of people the Covid-19 pandemhave epilepsy, makic.

Reassuringly, ing it the most comthere does not appear mon of neurological to be evidence that conditions.

Covid-19 infection It affects people of exacerbates epilepsy any age, with one in control. four affected experiIt is estimated that encing their first sei80% of people with zure by the age of 20. epilepsy live in reYet few understand source-limited counwhat it is, and how it Clinical technologists in the paediatric tries, which encomis treated. neurophysiology service are committed to passes virtually all National Epilepsy conducting tests in a child-friendly environcountries in Africa.

Day, commemorated ment.

Most patients with annually on 21 June, epilepsy in Africa aims to raise awareness of this common, have no access to treatment despite the availtreatable neurological condition. ability of effective anti-seizure medicines The neurology service at Red Cross War (ASMs) which can cost as little as US$ 5 (about Memorial Children’s Hospital is committed R85) per year. to improving the lives of children with epilepThe epilepsy diagnostic gap (EDG) and the sy through dedicated weekly outpatient epi- epilepsy treatment gap (ETG) have serious lepsy clinics and access to qualified and expe- consequences for people’s lives and well-berienced clinicians daily. There are some 2 000 ing, and negatively impact on social and ecoclinic visits by around 800 regular and new nomic development. In Africa the EDG and young patients each year. the ETG are especially high (up to 90%) in low “The service is unique in that it offers care income countries and rural regions. Almost to children from self-limiting forms of epilep- 25% of epilepsy is preventable and 70% of peosy through to children who are medically re- ple with epilepsy can live seizure-free with sistant and may need alternative interven- low-cost and effective medicines. tions and treatments. The service is strengthThe neurology team trains clinicians ened by the multidisciplinary team who through the African Paediatric Fellowship coordinate optimal care. These include the Program to become accredited child neuroloneurology doctors and clinic nurses, the neu- gists. rophysiology technologists, neurosurgeons, To date, trained doctors have returned to child development specialists, neuropsychol- develop epilepsy care in Tanzania, Ghana, Siogists, child psychiatry and rehabilitation erra Leone, Uganda, Kenya and Sudan, as staff,” says Prof Jo Wilmshurst, head of Paedi- well as local South African trainees. The neuatric Neurology at the hospital. rology team are part of the South African/AfThe neurophysiology service has two rican Paediatric Epilepsy Training course trained paediatric clinical technologists who (PET) faculty and have taught the course in perform detailed electrophysiology studies, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, inclusive of video EEG telemetry.

Ghana and Uganda using these educational This is the only centre in the government courses to promote safe practice for children sphere, with access to this tool, which is es- with seizures. sential for understanding complex and undeThe trainees at Red Cross are trained in fined epilepsies. electrophysiology interpretation and manThe majority of people with epilepsy have agement of children with epilepsy. This curtheir seizures controlled by anti-epileptic riculum has been adapted into a post-gradumedication. The choice of drug depends not ate clinical diploma under the University of only on the type of seizure but also on the indi- Cape Town. vidual and it may take some time to achieve The neurology service targets key areas to the right dose for each person. audit and research which will benefit apThe Covid-19 pandemic has meant that the proaches to care; recent work has focused on service has had to adapt. Many children are understanding the demographics of our epimanaged by telemedicine to limit their expo- lepsy population, optimal care for children in sure to the hospital setting, but urgent and status epilepticus, how seizures manifest in worrying cases are still seen and provided the setting of other common systemic condiwith full access to care. Members of the team tions such as HIV, what the landscape is of our have assisted with the development of Inter- children with genetics epilepsy and what clinnational League Against Epilepsy guidelines ical markers can we identify to promote early for safe care of people with epilepsy during detection and treatment.

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Watch a magical spectacular Imagine! Magical Spectacular, a high-energy magic show, is bringing magic to youngsters worldwide in the comfort of their homes via a streaming link this month.

Presented by the College of Magic, this ondemand event showcases the very best of what the college’s magicians, jugglers and clowns have to offer.

Viewers can expect to see jaw-dropping illusions, gravity-defying juggling feats and more during this special show, which was filmed in January this year.

Ordinarily, the college would be giving its students and audiences a peek behind the ma-

gician’s curtain at their premises in Claremont on Saturdays and with its winter school holiday programme, the Traditional Children’s Magic Festival.

“With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, they’ve had to get creative with spreading joy and wonder and thus Imagine, Magical Spectacular was conjured up,” Fazielah Williams, a spokesperson for the College of Magic, says. To view the show via a special streaming link, you can purchase a R65 per family ticket on Quicket until Thursday 30 July.

V For more information about the College of Magic, visit http://www.collegeofmagic.com.

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RADIO | THEATRE

Artscape showcases new voices I

f you are an aspiring on board with this young writer looking programme. People for an opportunity to have trusted radio showcase your talent, through the years as then the Artscape Theaan honest medium tre’s 2020 New Voices through which to docprogramme might just ument and tell their be your chance to do so. stories. These partArtscape has partnerships are vital in nered with community, keeping Artscape relregional and national raevant and accessible dio stations countryto all persons across wide to bring the pro- Liande Valentyn, Zenobia Kloppers and the board during gramme to individual Gary Naidoo. these trying times.”

South African houseThe four producholds as radio dramas until August. The dra- tions namely, Miela’s Box; Die Aasvoël by Elmas started last month. They seek to bring an ton Louw directed by 7de Laan director, Denopportunity to young writers as well as re- ver Vraagom; A Close Call by Ann Juriesstore dignity and confidence to those who May, popular for her current role on KykNet have been disregarded and under-represent- en KIE’s telenovela, Arendsvlei as Claudia Cued in the past. pido; and Ekugqibeleni by Lungile Nqophiso, The first of the four dramas, Miela’s Box by were selected from scripts, concepts and synTasneem Daniels, was debuted on Radio 786 opses submitted by young individual artists, on Sunday 28 June. The drama is directed by theatre makers, directors and storytellers Rafiek Mammon and produced in partner- from across the country. The four chosen are ship with NATi, Suidoosterfees and the Jakes representative of the official languages of the Gerwel Trust. The New Voices radio partner- Western Cape (English, Afrikaans and IsiXship acts as financial relief for artists and hosa). scriptwriters of this year’s programme to alleLe Roux says the New Voices is an integral viate the absence of live theatre in South Afri- part of Artscape’s mission as an inclusive culca due to Covid-19. It also serves as a platform tural centre for all, showcasing all arts genres to showcase their talent while entertaining and seeking to develop and give platforms to South Africans with emerging productions narratives, aesthetics and language that have aimed at redressing socio-economic challen- been, and still are, marginalised in creative ges through the arts. industries.

Marlene le Roux, CEO of Artscape Theatre, She says further announcements on broadsays: “We are delighted that radio stations are cast dates and radio stations are imminent.

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Cape Point open for self-drives B

efore you jump in your car and head out to Cape Point for a self-drive day excursion, it’s best to take note of a few technicalities less you are turned away.

Although self-drive excursions for day visitors in The Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) were again permitted as of Wednesday 8 July, Sanparks chief executive officer (CEO) Fundisile Mketeni says visitors are requested to adhere to all alert level three regulations when inside the park, including wearing masks, keeping social distance and following transport capacity directives.

“Everything as we knew it has been fundamentally changed by Covid-19. We are obligated to ensure that the opening of our national parks for self-drive excursions is done under the strictest health protocols to safeguard both our staff and guests.”

Here’s what you need to know: . The daily quota of a maximum of 250 vehicles per day will be allowed based on the seasonal average of 30%. However, no more than 75 vehicles will be allowed in at any given time. This daily quota could be revised at a later stage in terms of compliance with the lockdown regulations.

. Daily operating hours are between 08:00 to 16:00. . Visitors will have to complete a Covid-19 health-related questionnaire upon arrival at the gates. Mandatory temperature screenings will be done by Sanparks staff. Visitors with a temperature screening of 37.4°C and above will not be allowed access. . The wearing of face masks is compulsory.

No mask, no entry. . Permitted activities include self-drive vehicles limited to three persons per vehicle of the same household, and motorbikes limited to one person per bike only.

. Prohibited activities such as surfing, cycling, fishing, hiking/walking, trail running, launching of vessels, braaing and picnicking are not permitted as per Covid-19 alert level three regulations.

Olifantsbos- and Bordjiesrif roads; Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre; restaurant/shops, the funicular and accommodation facilities within Cape of Good Hope section currently remain closed.

“We encourage guests to adhere to the speed limits within the park and only stop to take pictures from their vehicle in designated areas provided,” Mketeni says.

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The scarves were donated by enthusiastic knitters across the country and distributed as far and wide. “It’s all about goodwill and networking, and not only was lunch served, but scarves were also freely available to the Lavender Hill community in Cape Town (last Wednesday).

And with the stormy weather we’re having (last week) those scarves will be so welcome. A huge shout out to ambassador Ruth Ely and all the Cape KnitWits who contributed so generously to #SSC,” wrote Sandy King on Facebook.

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The NTT Pro Cycling team from left are Nic Dlamini, Benjamin Dyball, Michael Valgren, Victor Campenaerts, Samuele Battistella and Edvald Boasson Hagen.

Mandela’s legacy honoured The Laureus Sport for Good foundation will honour their first patron and the man instrumental in defining their ethos and values, Nelson Mandela, with two virtual 67minute Sport for Good Pelotons on Mandela Day. NTT Pro Cycling, who are collectively Laureus ambassadors, traditionally celebrate the life and values of Nelson Mandela on 18 July each year.

In the absence of the Tour de France taking place during its traditional window, the team is uniting with Laureus to virtually engage with cycling fans, unite through the power of cycling and raise funds for Laureus Sport for Good.

On Saturday 18 July, two rides will be hosted on the Zwift platform, firstly at 09:00 and then again at 18:00.

Sports fans are invited to join cyclists from NTT Pro cycling and a host of sporting legends and celebrities in raising awareness and much needed funds to support vulnerable young people around the world.

Laureus Academy members Sean Fitzpatrick, Chris Hoy, Morné du Plessis, Hugo Porta, Daley Thompson, and Steve Waugh will participate on Mandela Day, along with a host of Laureus ambassadors, including Schalk Brits and NTT Pro Cycling team principal Douglas Ryder, with cameo appearances from his NTT Pro Cycling riders.

While there is no cost to join the Sport for Good Peloton, donations are encouraged. All funds raised on the day will go to supporting young people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic through the Sport for Good Response Fund. Participants can make donations here.

The Sport for Good Response Fund aims to ensure that sport for development programmes are empowered to deliver new or adaptive provision to continue supporting children and young people during the cur-

rent pandemic.

The fund will also offer financial support to the sports-based development programmes at the heart of communities around the world so that they can withstand the challenges of this immediate stage and help build stronger young people once restrictions are lifted.

Morné du Plessis, Laureus academy member and South African rugby legend, said: “Twenty years ago, Nelson Mandela stood on stage at the first Laureus Awards and inspired us all with his words about the power sport can have in changing the world for the better.

“In 2020, those words are as relevant and important as ever. We are honoured to be uniting with our wonderful ambassadors NTT Pro Cycling and the Laureus family around the world this Mandela Day, celebrating the great man and raising funds to support the incredible work of Laureus Sport for Good. Join us!”

Ryder said: “Celebrating Mandela Day is an occasion that always resonates deeply with our team, and to be able to do so in our role as Laureus ambassadors is such a great privilege. Our shared belief in the inherent power that sport has to do good makes this bold, new initiative hugely exciting, and we can’t wait for our team to be involved once again for such a fantastic cause.”

Over the past 20 years, Laureus Sport for Good has raised more than R2.8 billion for the Sport for Development sector, reaching and helping change the lives of almost six million children and young people since the year 2000. Laureus Sport for Good currently supports more than 200 programmes in over 40 countries that use the power of sport to transform lives.

V For more information, and to join the Sport for Good Peloton on Saturday July 18, visit: zwift.com/events/ series/nelson-mandela-day-laureus.

Springbok legend and Laureus Academy member Morné du Plessis.

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he United Coalition for Sport and Community Based Organisations (UCSCBO) hosted the first part of its series of webinars on its response to the Covid-19 on Thursday 2 July.

Convened and facilitated by the South African Football Association (Safa) Cape Town president Bennett Bailey, the UCSCBO outlined its purpose as well as explained what the revised regulations set out by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa meant.

During the webinar, speakers also laid out proposed plans for the resumption of respective sporting codes which are either allowed to resume training (selected contact sports) or to resume training and matches (listed non-contact sports).

“The broad objectives of the coalition is that we are a reference group. We assist the federations. We do not interfere in the core business of federations. We play an instrumental role in facilitating dialogue between sporting federations, community-based organisations and sports organisations with the authorities to break deadlocks,” said UCSCBO co-ordinator Majedie Abrahams.

“Our intention is also to work closely with our sports federations to assist where they find challenges with the daily problems they are experiencing within our sporting communities,” said Abrahams. He added they were dealing with several matters which included the Athlone Stadium and the Turfhall Softball stadium debacle, but that the more pressing issue being dealt with was the Covid-19 pandemic.

MP and former head of the justice department in the Western Cape, Adv Hishaam Mohamed, provided clarity on the gazetted regulations for sport under lockdown level three.

“If the matter is not listed into the regulation, then you can’t read any additional words into regulation or imply an interpretation, because that would be ultra vires and would be unlawful,” he said.

Mohamed explained that the scope of the regulations still applied to all sporting bodies, federations, clubs and leagues – even those who were not formally affiliated.

“Remember, we are dealing with regulations and not administrative rules of a club or an association, so it is the law. If you are not given the permission, like Sunday leagues, and you have not applied, you cannot get together and play because that would be regarded as a gathering and that would be illegal,” he said.

While many non-contact sports have already resumed training and matches, the return to non-contact training for contact sports still requires sporting governing bodies to submit their safety plans to comply with government health protocols.

“When the minister issued the regulations on Thursday 11 June, he invited federations and associations to apply for permission by submitting a plan. This plan had to incorporate a register of all the particulars of players and officials. It also had to indicate how venues would be cleaned. The deadline was Friday 26 June and if you have not applied, the deadline has passed now.

“The application for permission by the minister was not automatic; they had to comply. The minister issued a compliance certificate of approval to resume training only or training and matches,” he said.

“Only non-contact professional sports bodies listed (athletics, baseball, cycling, golf, sailing, tennis, volleyball, cricket, softball, bowls, chess and squash) may resume matches, but only professional athletes in contact sports listed (basketball, football, hockey, rugby, netball, handball, and fencing) may return to non-contact training,” Mohamed confirmed.

While football was given the green light to resume training, when exactly matches can resume at an amateur level – citing several physical compliances which have to be met before allowing any activity to take place at venues – was still unclear on 2 July.

Meanwhile, the head of medicine at Victoria Hospital and chair of Safa Cape Town’s medical committee Dr Nasief van der Schyff updated the UCSCBO on the physical effects and symptoms of Covid-19, its effects on athletes and the medical reaction to athletes who may contract the virus as well as the implications for training and matches.

He also put forward recommendations for the resumption of training from a medical perspective to limit the spread of the virus, while still being able to conduct training.

A major factor which needed to be looked at and changed is the behaviour of people at training and matches, he said.

Traditions such as shaking hands, hugging, spitting or celebrations when a team scores or wins a match will no longer be allowed and social distancing needs to be practised in team huddles, frequent washing of hands needs to be in place in training and matches, while non-playing staff and coaches to wear masks during matches.

Ilhaam Groenewald, director at Maties sport, presented a checklist of protocols which needs to be followed, which include health and safety, greater awareness, financial assessment, crisis response plans, risk management, communication strategy, crisis management, safeguarding values and culture, envisioning opportunities and focusing on the long-term strategies.

“We need to rethink our revenue generation. Our economy is going to take at least three to four years to gain a bit of stability.

Usually, sport does not get a lot of money.

We need to take action now.

“We cannot wait until post-lockdown. We need to understand the involvement of the human side of things, technology and understand our purpose post-lockdown,” she said.

She urged organisations to revise their strategies and upskill themselves into understanding future generations.

“Our operations need to be resilient and need to embrace the future of how we are going to work and it needs to be sustainable. We need to accelerate digital adoption.

We talk a lot about millennials, but it is time we start reading about Generation Z. If we don’t do this, we are not going to have more supporters, more eyeballs, more membership income, fundraising initiatives are going to dwindle.”

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