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DISTRICT SIX

Best minute film winners NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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istrict Six filmmakers are ready for the world following their win at the 1MinuteFilmFestival, held at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 19 October.

They won the best animation category for Stories in die Wind (Stories in the Wind), which they entered into the competition that started on Wednesday 9 October.

The film had made it to the top 100 short films that were screened at SterKinekor V&A Waterfront on Friday 18 October.

The creatives behind the production are Deidre Jantjies, Chandre Cupido, Kristen Block and Tauriq Isaacs.

It was their first experience in the competition and being screened on a national broadcast.

The four have shared the same passion of investigating and telling indigenous stories. Hence, they came up with the idea of creating Stories in die Wind – a story of a spiritually gifted newborn baby who would save his community. The setting of the story is in the rural outskirts, with characters por-

traying the Khoisan.

Diedre says their parents are originally from Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp in the Klein Karoo.

“So this is how we connected and related to our ancestry. Finding more of our Indigenous roots in the Western Cape and Northern Cape became a way to tell the stories of our people,” she says.

She adds, the film explores aspects of Southern African Indigenous people’s cultures, using animation. “Stories from the natural habitat, highlights the connection between young and old indigenous people, and cultures. The film is a collection of traditional indigenous stories of the Khoekhoe/San people. They say animation is a bit different from normal film-making as it comes with lot of creativity when bringing the characters to life.

The festival challenges creatives to develop and submit one-minute films with the aim to create a global platform for upcoming film-making entrepreneurs in the movie industry.

It gives them exposure and recognition for their work.

V The short story can be viewed at: https:// bit.ly/2JiWLBg

Pictured is what the location setting of Stories in die Wind looks like.

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The brains behind Stories in die Wind: Chandre Cupido, Tauriq Isaacs, Deidré Jantjies and Kristen Block.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 29 October 2019

JP21 MP TITANS RACE

Project still inspires youth F

JP Duminy signs autographs at last year’s event.

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ounded in 2015, the JP21 Foundation has set out to inspire hundreds of school children through sport.

Based on a sincere commitment to reigniting the passion and enthusiasm for the game of cricket in underprivileged communities and schools in Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein, its long-term objectives are to promote a positive and healthy lifestyle and to allow learners to have fun at the same time, all while playing cricket.

The initiative is the brainchild of one of South Africa’s most well-known cricketers, JP Duminy, who hails from the area. Duminy started his cricket career playing in the streets of Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein from the age of five.

Duminy started the JP21 Foundation, focusing on youth development through cricket clinics and a specially developed league. “(I was inspired to start the foundation) through values instilled in me, to always give back, to make sure we remain humble in our successes and achievements. For a long time I would give back in my time and resources to other worthy causes; (this) led me to believe that it was time to start my foundation and give a meaningful contribution, by making this foundation a passion,” says Duminy.

Since its inception, the foundation has celebrated much success, including being active at 38 local schools, having four boys representing Western Province, several teachers completing their level 1 coaching course,

2 000 girls and boys participating, the installation of several cricket pitches, the distribution of trainers and bursaries.

Duminy says there is more to his success than just his passion.

“My success is certainly not a one-man show. Teammates, coaches, parents, my wife and faith all play a huge role in where I am today,” says Duminy.

For the past four years, the foundation has also partnered with the Mitchell’s Plain Titans in presenting the annual JP21 Mitchell’s Plain Titans race, already in its 11th year. “(The race) was about community involvement. Whilst the foundation works in the primary school space, it’s important for us to engage the community at large, by showcasing our work and raising awareness and inspiring people to stay active,” says Duminy.

“I come from this community, my family lives here, it’s close to my heart, and we get to showcase Mitchell’s Plain to other parts of the Western Cape and nationally. Yes, we use cricket to create positive environments, but the real essence is community development and this race helps us in our endeavours in achieving that.”

Avid runners and novices alike can tie their laces and try their hand at the 21.1 km, 10 km or 5 km races.

For the 12th consecutive year, the race, open to all ages, will be presented on Saturday 23 November.

Partners include the City of Cape Town, African Bank, Community Chest and PPC.

People’s Post is the official print media partner.

The race will start at Glendale High School and end at Rocklands Sports Complex where the crowd will be entertained by live music and a community-building event.

Tickets are available via Webtickets. Online entries close at midnight on Sunday 17 November.

Run or walk the various routes to see and learn more about the vibrancy and culture of Mitchell’s Plain. Entry fees are R110 for licenced and R170 for unlicensed runners in the 21.1 km race. Adults in the 10km race pay R70 licenced and R110 unlicenced, while juniors in the 10km pay R50 if licenced and R75 if unlicenced.

Entry to the 5km fun run is R20. Online entries will attract a service charge.

Race-day entries, race card and number collections will take place on Friday 22 November from 18:00 to 20:00 and on race day at 04:30 at Glendale High School.

The 21.1 km race will start at 06:00 with a cut-off time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The 10 km race will start at 06:15 with a cut-off time of 2 hours and the 5km race will start at 07:30.

All finishers will receive medals. The race forms part of the Coca-Cola League. There will be ample secure parking, however, runners are urged to arrive early to avoid traffic.

V Follow the Mitchell’s Plain Titans and JP21 Foundation on Facebook or join the race event page. For more on the foundation, visit jp21foundation.org

Fight against cable theft forges ahead Although recent statistics on the arrest and conviction of metal and cable theft suspects create room for optimism, the war is far from over.

Riana Scott, head of marketing and communication at Metrorail Western Cape, says given the lack of illegal scrap yards being closed, the continued flouting of the Second Hand Goods Act and the prevailing socio-economic climate which produces new criminals as soon as regular offenders are arrested – these type of crimes are highly likely to continue.

“Depending on the area, the extent and the nature of the theft, it can lead to delays, cancellations and temporary suspension of train services in sections of the network affected by vandalism or theft,” Scott says.

Cable theft can also lead to electricity disruptions and affects the functioning of critical infrastructure like internet access, closed-circuit television networks and services at clinics and libraries.

Scott explains the Rail Enforcement unit, police and Metrorail Protection Services (MPS) conduct both autonomous and joint operations to combat crime.

“Each entity keeps its own statistics of autonomous operations and joint successes are publicised

as such,” Scott says.

Metrorail’s statistics are regional and not captured per station given the extensive rail network and number of trains. MPS made 137 arrests in the period from September 2018 to August this year.

In March last year, additional human resources (armed guards) and technology (surveillance and forensic capability) was introduced. Since then 431 arrests have been made, 59 convictions and 42 cases finalised.

The total number of years’ jail sentences imposed under the Criminal Matters Amendment Act are 373 years, five months and ten days.

The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit (MTU) arrested 90 suspects for cable and metal theft in the past financial year (July 2018 – June 2019).

A further 22 arrests were made in the first quarter of the current financial year.

Items confiscated during the same 15month period include 85 kilogrammes of cast iron drain covers and frames, 11 gully grids, 11.1 kilogrammes of telecommunication cable (66 metres) and 288.5 kilograms of copper cable (665 metres).

Much of the unit’s efforts are centred around a list of the most prolific hotspots across the metropole which include Bishop Lavis, Claremont and Rondebosch.

The unit was established 10 years ago to curb the theft of City-infrastructure but their scope has broadened since then.

“Officers recover infrastructure belonging to state-owned enterprises as well as private sector companies,” says the Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith.

Two years ago, the unit had its powers extended in terms of the Second Hand Goods Act, which allows for the inspection of scrap metal dealers and bucket shops.

The Criminal Matters Amendment Act introduced the option of harsher sentences for cable thieves.

“With copper selling for around R80 a kilogram, it’s easy to see why it remains such a big problem. While there have been moves to curb these acts of sabotage, far more is needed if we are to make a meaningful difference,” added Smith.

V Members of the public who have information about cable or metal theft, or illegal scrap metal dealers are encouraged to report it to 021 480 7700 or to the police.

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The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit arrested 99 suspects for cable and metal theft in the past financial year.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 29 October 2019

CAPE TOWN CENTRAL

CCID managers lead by example T

The Cape Town Central City Improve- Ashley Franks helped to open a case of atment District (CCID) warns the public to tempted armed robbery, because the suspect always be vigilant and avoid anything that had a knife on him. Richard also gave a witcould attract criminals. ness statement,” says Hendricks.

The warning follows the successful arrest Beesley adds: “Criminals will always look of an armed suspect by two managers of the CCID at the Company’s Garden on Monday 21 October.

Muneeb (Mo) Hendricks, public security officer manager, and Richard Beesley, manager of CCID urban management, were doing a routine inspection when they spotted a robbery involving tourists at Avenue Street and chased the suspect.

The pair, who among them have 30 years of experience with the CCID, realised immediately something was amiss and sprung into action.

Mo says: “We were travelling by car and Richard was driving. We noticed a scuffle 100 metres from us and realised tourists were being mugged by an armed suspect. As we were rushing to the scene, the suspect fled and we pursued him by car. “Richard managed to corner him by stopping the car just in front of him. I jumped out, gave chase and used minimum force to apprehend the suspect with the assistance of security personnel from the Jewish Museum who came to help us.

I then contacted the CCID’s safety and security teams to assist,” Mo says.

Within minutes, a CCID mobile unit team was on the scene, including a city law enforcement officer who had the power to arrest the suspect, who was taken to Cape Town Central police station to be charged.

“We advised the two tourists to open a case and they agreed. We arranged for them to be transported to the police station where Sgt Glen Machelm and Sgt Richard Beesley

for an opportunity and members of the public should be cognisant of this and be vigilant.”

Richard, who was a police Capt before joining the CCID 13 years ago, says his instincts

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Muneeb Hendricks

kicked in when witnessing the incident. “I’m pleased we were able to prevent the robbery and apprehend the suspect,” he says. The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday 22 October.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 29 October 2019

FESTIVE LIGHTS

Art contest challenges youth T

he Festive Lights Switch-On (FLSO) is a highlight on the City of Cape Town’s event diary. This year, it will take place on Sunday 1 December from 16:00 on the Grand Parade with a host of feel-good entertainment for the whole family.

In the run up to the event, there are two challenges, the FLSO 2019 Music Challenge (now in its 4th year) and a brand new initiative in the form of a recycling-based art competition. They are both aimed at reaching out to the youth of Cape Town.

In 2019, the art competition takes on a responsible approach to highlighting the environmental challenges society is facing, with the Festive Lights Switch-On Waste to Art Challenge.

Showcasing how one person’s waste is another’s gold, the FLSO Waste to Art Challenge 2019, is looking for creative youth 16 years and younger – either as an individual

or as part of a school or community project – to use waste material (any) to create visual art pieces.

Submissions can be a picture, an article of clothing, a furniture item or an installation or sculpture. Entries need to incorporate the event theme, ‘Cape Town: Window to The World’.

The challenge for this year’s competition is for the youth to create a visual statement, a strong message that addresses the principles of waste management – reduce, reuse and recycle – which is inspired, and that also incorporates their interpretation of the festive season and what the holidays mean to them. A gallery has been created on http:// flsoartchallenge2019.co.za/, where an image of the finished artwork can be uploaded with a description and shared with all entrants’ social media platforms. The more it is shared, viewed and voted for, the better the

chances of winning, as it will be up to the public to decide who walks away with the R5 000 cash prize.

The winner will also be invited to exhibit their art piece at the Civic Centre in the CBD during the school holidays. Four runners up will similarly be asked to display their works, which will need to be transported to the venue. The top five artworks will be visited and adjudicated to ensure parity with the submitted image.

The Festive Lights Art Challenge is now on until Thursday 21 November.

How to enter: . entrants must be individuals, community groups or schools comprising students of 16 years and younger; . create an art piece made out of waste materials; . art pieces can be pictures, clothing, furniture, sculptures and installations;

Cellphone robberies mount in the Peninsula AVRIL FILLIES Cellphone robberies are on the increase in the Peninsula and commuters travelling to and from train stations are the most common targets.

People become easy targets when they walk in the streets with earphones or make phone calls while walking.

“We’ve noticed an increase in cellphone robberies at Bellville train station and appeal to the community and commuters to be vigilant and help prevent being victims of cellphone robberies,” says Capt Jonathan Blanckenberg, spokesperson of the Bellville

police.

According to him, these robberies could have been prevented if victims were cautious when using their cellphones in public spaces.

“These robberies are not only rife in Bellville but all over the city. If you need to make a call, rather go to a safe place. The trend nowadays with youngsters is to listen to music on their phones while walking in the streets. This is an open invitation for criminals as the youngsters are so into their music, that they are oblivious of what is going on around them.

“The criminals see this as an opportunity

to rob them,” Blanckenberg says.

He also said that with the festive season approaching, criminals are out to make a quick buck.

“People are also easy targets when leaving pubs in their areas. I can only speak for the Bellville area; and patrons frequenting pubs in South Street are easily robbed. Walk in groups, don’t carry other valuables with you and be careful when you approach parking areas as criminals can hide behind trees and cars. Get hold of safety pamphlets that are available at police stations and assist the police in preventing these robberies,” Blanckenberg says.

. take a flattering photo or photos of the completed artwork; . go to the URL: http://flsoartchallenge2019.co.za/ then choose where to upload your media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or PC . if using PC option, your name and email address will be required – social media will have login prompts; . upload your image together with a description of the submission and name of the entrant, age and school; . share on all social media platforms with the hashtags #FLSO2019 and #FLSOWastetoArt Visit flsoartchallenge2019.co.za for terms and conditions. Entrants can use mobile phones, PCs or they can visit any of the City’s libraries and make use of the free internet access available via the SmartCape facilities to upload their images.

Mabuta to dazzle audiences Future-jazz group Mabuta embarks on a mini-tour, playing various shows in different venues in the city. The first show will take place on Friday 1 November in the Raptor Room at 79 Roeland Street.

On Saturday 2 November they will perform at the Endless Daze Festival in Silwerstroom Resort and the last show will be on Sunday 3 November at Norval Foundation in Steenberg. The tour will be led by Shane Cooper.

Tickets are available on Quicket. Visit www.shanecoopermusic.com/mabuta.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 29 October 2019

SMARTCAPE CADET INITIATIVE

Digital programme provides opportunities T

he City of Cape Town has upskilled 75 unemployed residents with essential information science and technology skills through its Smartcape Cadet initiative.

Each of the participants has also received an 18-month employment contract from the City. They will be assisting the public in using computers and the internet at various City libraries across Cape Town.

The Smartcape Cadet skills development programme provides training to unemployed youth who wish to explore opportunities in the IT sector.

They have been employed by the City through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) for an 18 months period and will now be stationed at the Smartcape

kiosks at various City libraries. They will be facilitating the Smartcape services offered to the public at the kiosks.

The cadet skills development programme focuses on skills in computer and digital literacy, customer service, administration, and communication.

Qualifying participants for this programme were required to have a matric certificate and be between the ages of 18 and 35.

“Through our digital literacy initiatives, we invest in the lives of unemployed residents by upskilling them with scarce skills to improve their chances of securing future employment.

“However, with the Smartcape Cadet programme we took it one step further and are

providing the participants with employment opportunities to equip them with necessary experience.

“Over the next 18 months these Smartcape Cadets will have the opportunity to share the skills they have gained with the various community members visiting the libraries in order for these patrons to start using the technology to improve their lives,” says Mayco member for corporate services, Sharon Cottle.

The City’s aim with its digital literacy initiatives is to bridge the digital divide in our communities. Over the past month, the Smartcape Cadets programme participants have received training focusing on basic computer skills, internet searches, online

job-hunting skills, online applications for universities, scholarships and bursaries, as well as managing the Smartcape registrations, statistics and marketing.

Given that they are now equipped with the necessary facilitation skills, the Smartcape Cadets will be assisting library patrons with accessing the WiFi, using useful e-resources such as Press Reader and Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, searching for information, and creating online folders for them to access their research.

Through Smartcape, residents are also able to apply for an apprenticeship or a job at the City, register for the EPWP, apply for an informal trading permit, or report a fault or service request.

City opens several pools for summer season SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 With a hot summer season expected to hit the Cape soon, the City of Cape Town has reopened several municipal pools for the enjoyment of residents.

The drought had forced the City to close several pools, many of which have now been reopened with the prospect of more pools being opened should the scheduled maintenance be completed in time for the summer peak season.

Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien explains: “The seasonal swimming pools opened on 20 September and will be operating until 13 April next year.

He adds: “There were some delays in the opening of some of the pools due to unforeseen circumstances.”

Pools that are currently open to the public include Athlone, Bonteheuwel, Eastridge, Emthonjeni in Nyanga, Goodwood, Hanover Park, Kensington, Langa, Manenberg, Mnandi, Muizenberg, Observatory, Parow North, Wesfleur and Westridge.

“The Blue Downs, Long Street, Retreat and Strand indoor swimming pools including Sea Point Pavilion are currently open throughout the year,” says Badroodien.

Swimming pools that are currently undergoing repairs and maintenance work, which are intended to open for the peak summer period if the scheduled repairs are completed on time include: Bellville South, Khayelitsha, Morningstar, Browns Farm, Delft, Lentegeur, Parow Valley, Ruyterwacht, Trafalgar Park, Vulindlela and Wynberg.

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The six South Africans during the Mario streetcar tour in Osaka are back clockwise: Gilroy Fillies, Shaun Fabe, Silvino Giewelaar, Lloyd Idas Brent Abrahams and Gavin Adendorff.

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After watching the game between SA and Italy, they took a two hour train journey to Osaka.

They are, from left: Gavin Adendorff, Brent Abrahams, Shaun Fabe, Lloyd and Gilroy Fillies. In front is Silvino Giewelaar.

Capetonians show Boks support in Japan AVRIL FILLIES

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hen you are living and working in Dubai and not fortunate enough to watch the Springboks play in South Africa, you try everything in your power to watch them play overseas. What better way to do this than to attend a Rugby World Cup in a foreign country and show the world, “your blood is green!”

This is exactly what six South Africans, five from Cape Town and one from George did, when they attended the World Cup in Japan.

The Springbok groupies are Shaun Fabe from Wynberg, Gilroy Fillies from Eersterivier, Gavin Adendorff from Strandfontein, Brent Abrahams from Retreat, Lloyd Idas from Durbanville and Silvino Giewelaar from George.

“This was our second World Cup that we attended after supporting the Springboks at the World Cup in England in 2015. We are all living and working in Dubai and planned

this trip after the final in England. We left on Thursday 3 October and went to watch the Springbok games against Italy and Canada,” says Shaun, the organiser of the trip.

“The journey was epic, the atmosphere unreal, and to stand next to each other shoulder to shoulder singing the anthem was emotional! We even got Rassie Erasmus, Faf de Klerk and Damian Willemse to give us a wave,” he says.

After an eventful night of celebrating the win over Italy, they took a two hour train to Osaka where they had four days to see sights and prepare for the next game against Canada. “In Osaka we managed to get some good sushi, local teppanyaki and did the Mario streetcar tour where we dressed up as superheroes. The last game against Canada was also very good, we even managed to swop jerseys with some Japanese and Canadian supporters.

“Japanese hospitality was so good and embracing, we already planning for our third RWC to France in 2023,” Shaun says.

Standing shoulder to shoulder in Kobe waiting to sing the national anthem and kick-off of the Springboks versus Canada game.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITION Tuesday, 29 October 2019

GARDENS

Creating a vibrant open space for all T

he Lower Molteno Reservoir in the Company’s Garden is expected to be lively and attractive following the official launch of a track and an outdoor gym on Saturday 19 October.

The launch was accompanied by festivities, with the public and officials enjoying a free yoga session offered by The Om Revolution Outdoor Yoga Studio, exercise classes on the outdoor gym and jogging around the new track.

“It is fantastic to see so many people from all walks of life making use of the space. Prior to the improvements, the space had become derelict and was the source of many complaints from members of the public and surrounding businesses,” says Dave Bryant, councillor for ward 115.

Bryant says the installation of the track and gym

forms part of a three-year ward allocation project which he says has a significant impact on the look and feel of the area. It aims to improve and upgrade the public open space on the corner of Camp and Upper Orange Streets.

Bryant says the final phase of the improvements will include the installation of improved lighting, a drinking fountain and the planting of citrus trees. He further explains that the site forms part of a large piece of land owned and managed by the City of Cape Town water department and includes the “historic” Lower Molteno Reservoir.

According to a statement Bryant is already in engagements with the water, parks and heritage departments to look at a plan to restore and improve the space around the reservoirs too.

Participants during the outdoor yoga class at the launch of the Lower Molteno Track and outdoor gym in Gardens.

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STRIDES FOR AWARENESS

Walk to promote awareness NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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osing her child did not discourage her from fighting diabetes, and so, Anthea Usher from Goodwood is planning a memorial walk to raise awareness about the illness.

Anthea comes from a diabetic family, and she lost the battle to save her daughter, Caylee, last year, six years after the diagnosis.

On Saturday 23 November, she plans to host the Caylee Usher Memorial Walk at The Jack Muller Danie Uys Park in Bellville, in honour of her daughter. The walk will start at 10:00.

Anthea says she named the walk after Caylee because she drew strength to raise awareness of the illness, one year after losing her 18-year-old daughter.

Although Caylee did not die from diabetes according to Anthea, she says over the years

she realised that not much support was given to patients or families living with diabetes and there was little knowledge about the condition, particularly type one diabetes in youth. The walk is not just aimed at remembering Caylee, but to show support to those affected as well as to educate the public about diabetes in youth.

Anthea says this needs to be given a lot of attention in communities, workplaces and at schools.

“Educators need to know what to do if they have type one learners in their schools. They need to know and understand the challenges that these children face every day of their lives. For example, understanding they may need to use the bathroom more frequently than others, to keep a snack handy in case their glucose levels drop, that they need to test and inject at different periods during the day and more,” she explains.

She says most diabetes related awareness

initiatives are institutionalised and reach few people even though it affects many people in the communities.

She hopes with her move, there will be more awareness and government will consider helping the few existing initiatives addressing the problem.

“The problem in our society is that there is little to no awareness drives around diabetes. There may be awareness drives at private hospitals or within the health department, but nothing to address the public,” says Anthea.

“This illness is lifelong [but] yes, it can be managed,” concludes Anthea.

V For the day Anthea is looking for donations and sponsorship for the following: water, diet soft drinks, ice, energy bars, fruit – diabetic walkers will need to replenish if their glucose levels drop, reading material related to #Diabetes, blue rubber arm bands or printing on the arm bands and promotional water bottles.

For more information call her on 072 229 1279.

Anthea Usher with the late Caylee Usher.

AMBITIOUS SURFERS: Camps Bay Primary School surfing team received their bronze medals for scooping a third place at the Western Cape InterSchools Surfing League on Friday 18 October at the finals held in Muizenberg on Friday 6 September.

The medals were delivered to the school by South African Surfing Champion, Roxy Davis. The school hosted an honorary event during one of their assemblies, to do the official handover. The school’s marketing manager, Carol Van Der Spuy says: “The team did exceptionally and grew from strength to strength over the 10 events they competed in (leading to the finals) and will be back next year to challenge first place.” Pictured from left are: Sacha Regnier, Willie Esterhuyse, Emma Wise, Roxy Davis, Zac Wilson, Adam Faclier and Ben Esterhuyse.

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HELP SAVE THE RHINO: South Africans are urged to support the conservation of Rhinos to ensure that generations to come don’t have to only see them in photos and books. Among other support initiatives, people can purchase a Relate bracelet from participating retailers. A portion of the money goes towards the Endangered Wildlife Trust Rhino Project.

The trust helps fund several essential conservation activities such as the deployment of equipment, skilled field staff, antipoaching and sniffer dogs, a rapid response platform for rhino orphans, and end-user awareness campaigns, to ensure the survival of this iconic animal.

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or learners and students, not to mention their parents, examination time is usually accompanied by anxiety and stress.

Whilst some stress can be beneficial in creating motivation and focus, unmanaged or high levels of stress can be counterproductive and potentially affect one’s mental well-being.

“Stress around exam time often stems not only from the work to be learned and the actual taking of the exam, but also from uncertainties about the results and possible consequences thereof,” says Megan Hosking, a social worker and psychiatric intake clinician at Akeso psychiatric hospitals.

“Our message to anyone who feels as though stress, including exam stress, is getting the better of them, is that your well-being is the most important aspect to focus on.

If you find that you are struggling to cope, help is available.”

Hosking gives the following tips for managing exam stress: Start preparing early and make time for relaxation According to Hosking, preparation is key to managing exam stress. “Allowing sufficient time to prepare for the exams by starting to study well in advance can be helpful as it minimises time pressures, which often add to the other stress factors around this time,” Hosking notes.

“There are many approaches to studying for exams, and it may take some time to identify which study method suits you best.

Once you have found an effective study method, stick to it and put in the time required to cover all the necessary material.”

It is equally important to allow adequate time for rest and relaxation in the run-up to exams.

Final exam preparations “Going through past exam papers or practice papers can help identify any gaps in your knowledge and understanding of a subject, and can help manage pre-exam nerves,” she adds.

“In the days leading up to the exam, make sure you know the exam times, venues, procedures and requirements, and plan so that you will arrive well before the start time to avoid unnecessary worry. Check which items you are permitted to take with you into the exam room.”

It can be distressing for parents and caregivers to see their children going through the stress associated with exams.

“Support your child year round in their studies, encouraging them to do regular revision and to stay up to date with their work. However, if stress persists, or feels unmanageable every time you are faced with tests, exams or deadlines, it is recommended that you consult a professional, such as a psychologist.”

LETTERS

Children need to be healthy To stay competitive in the modern world, today’s youth need to have a good education. It makes me sad that there are still children who have to walk more than 10 kilometres to and from school. Because these kids arrive at school tired and without having had breakfast, they find it difficult to concentrate in class.

After school, they must do household chores, which prevent them from doing their homework.

It is parents’ and government’s responsibility to ensure that every child in the country has transport to and from schools, and food to eat.

As the saying goes: “A healthy mind comes from within a healthy body.”

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Road works wreak havoc I am happy that there is work being done to improve our roads, but, it causes a major delay.

Sometimes I wonder why it all takes so long and if it is wise to be undertaking projects at this time of the year. The roads are busier as the sun comes out. Is there not a better time to do this?

I read the article on the mayor’s new pothole project (“Services go back to basics”, People’s Post 22 October) and I agree with Dawood Jacobs that there are way more road issues that need to be addressed. We cannot log calls for every single pothole and watch them fix one

and leave another one.

But what I want to know even more now is if they plan to take nine years to fix potholes as well, or if this is a one day job. Because if it is a day job, or even better an hour job, then why are the potholes in our streets for years?

The council says they spent millions fixing potholes last year, but show me where, because the countless ones I see have become part of our community, that is how long it has been around. No number of reports has changed that yet.

PETER DAVIS, Eastridge

Why not use drones to fight the country’s crime problem?

I was watching an international news channel on riots, and while watching this I saw what I thought was seagulls swooping above the rioting crowds, but on closer inspection, I realised it was drones.

While still watching, my memory went back to a wedding my wife and I attended in Table View a few months ago, when the official wedding photographer was taking pictures using a drone with a camera attached. Now being a retired police officer and with violent protests

taking place, gunfights in our suburbs and farm attacks, illegal poaching in and around our coastline, road users terrorising other road users, attacks on local and foreign tourists on hiking trails and local security companies protecting properties and reacting to alarms, I am wondering why our police, law enforcement, rangers and traffic officials, and neighbourhood watches are not being issued with the drones.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and other legal experts must be

approached to investigate the legality of using drones in crime prevention and crime-fighting initiatives.

I got so excited when I was compiling this article as I could only see massive benefits from the use of drones. This also has some financial benefits. Officers can use fewer helicopters. I believe even a loudspeaker can also be attached to the drones in crime prevention or crowd control. An eye in the sky sees all.

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fter being thumped 0-15 by Westridge Yankees last week, Battswood returned to winning ways by beating Lansdowne Eagles 11-9 in a Cape Town Baseball Federation Promotion League fixture which took place at Chukker Road on Saturday 26 October.

Lansdowne out-hit their opponents 14-12 but their eight errors cost them the game.

Lansdowne started their pitching with Tristan Fahrenfort who conceded eight runs in his three innings. Fahrenfort gave up four hits, four walks and struck out four Battswood hitters. He was replaced by Keagan Kulp who faired much better in his five innings stint. Kulp conceded eight hits and struck out five hitters. Best hitters for Battswood were veteran Liall Mauritz 3/5, Lance Boyd 2/4 and Emile Van Zyl 2/5. Tristan Fahrenfort 3/6, Keagan Kulp 2/5 and Joshua Laguma 2/5 hit well for Lansdowne.

Reagan Barnes started the pitching for Battswood. He pitched 2.2 innings, allowing two hits, four walks, three hit by pitch and striking out four hitters. He was replaced by Zimbabwean Nelson Mapika who allowed nine hits, two walks and struck out five in his 4.1 innings stint. Emile Van Zyl pitched the last two innings.

Battswood scored a further run in the fourth inning and two more in the seventh.

Lansdowne scored one run in the second inning, two runs in the third, three runs in the fourth and another three runs in the seventh innings. In a closely contested game, Westridge Yankees managed to hang on for a 6-4 win over Thistle in another Promotion League fixture which took place at Stephen Raegan Sportsground.

Luwayne Du Plessis pitch seven superb innings in which he conceded three walks, no hits and struck out seven hitters. Thistle solitary run off, Du Plessis came in the third in on two down on two errors and a wild pitch. He was replaced by his younger brother Jared who struggled to find the rhythm to close out the game. He pitched 1.1 innings

conceding three hits, four walks and two hit by pitch. Jason Norkee had to come on to get the last two outs to secure the victory.

Thistle threatened to score in the eight innings, but a line drive was caught at second base and the runner on was off his base for Yankees to record a double play. Thistle attempted a comeback in the ninth inning where they scored three runs which was not enough.

In the other Promotion League game, Helderberg Pirates beat Milnerton Mavericks 12-2 in Somerset West.

The game was close till the sixth innings, with Pirates leading 3-1.

However, two runs in the sixth, six runs in the seventh and one run in the eighth inning took the game away from Mavericks.

Duane Feldtman opened Mavericks scoring with a solo homerun in the third innings. Mavericks’ only other run was scored in the ninth inning.

Pirates opened their scoring with two runs in the first inning and one run in the third. Their six runs in the seventh innings was scored from four hit by pitch, two hits and a sacrifice fly.

Kyle Wilkie pitched well for Mavericks before making way for Kyle King after 5.1 innings.

Kieran Clackett threw seven great innings for Pirates before Darryn Chalmers pitched the last inning.

In the Major League, Van Der Stel beat Grassy Park Crusaders 13-8 to record their first win of the season.

Bothasig Knights kept their unbeaten record intact when they thumped winless Durbanville Villains 20-1, and Bellville Tygers were too strong for Athlone A’s beating them 12-0. The game between Vob Macaws and Maitland Giants did not take place as the fields were waterlogged. This fixture will now take place on Sunday 3 November.

Carl May of Lansdowne Eagles leaps into the air to field a return peg to third base whilst Battswood’s Imtiyaaz Abrahams easily advances during a Promotional League game played at Chukker Road on Saturday 26 October. Battswood won the local derby 11-9.

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Rallycross returns to City n all-out battle to be crowned World Rallycross Champion and fierce competition for a podium place will thrill spectators at Killarney International Raceway on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.

The two leaders are just one single point apart.

The season finale, World Rallycross of South Africa, will see supercars accelerating faster than Formula 1’s and international drivers with matching reflexes burning up the Killarney circuit of tar, dirt, straights, tight corners and airborne jumps battling for the world driver and car crown.

The world finale is brought to Cape Town’s Killarney track by IMG, The City of Cape Town and SA event organiser WorldSport.

Under the agreement with the City of Cape Town, the championship will also visit Cape Town in 2020 and 2021.

The top three Supercar drivers are Andreas Bakkerud (Audi S1) and brothers Timmy and Kevin Hansen (Peugeot 208) with a field of 35 drivers in the chase.

The four-wheel drive turbocharged 2 litre WRX supercars produce 450kW and 900Nm of torque, catapulting the cars from zero to 100km/h in just 1.9 seconds, faster than Formula 1’s. The RX2 car category is just as hotly contested with Oliver Eriksson, Jesse Kallio and Ben-Philip Gundersen in the top three and 23 more drivers in pursuit.

“We’re proud to be sponsoring the Total racing team this year and to have them bring Total’s ethos to life at WRX. They’re equipped with undeniable talent and we have no doubt that they will dominate this year and add to our successes,” said Baxolile Msomi, corporate communications and marketing manager of Total South Africa.

Cape Town mayor Dan Plato said: “Cape Town has long been an event hub for exciting, adrenalin sports like motor racing, with a recent display of a Formula 1 car’s acceleration in our streets. The City

on your doorstep every

of Cape Town is proud to once again host the World Rallycross Championship at Killarney. The drivers and their lightning fast cars will experience not only fierce competition, but everything Cape Town and its people have to offer – from the backdrop of Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, our beaches, vineyards, culture and entertainment.

“Exciting events such as this one not only showcase our city, but are a significant contributor to the local economy, jobs for Capetonians and international marketing of our destination. We welcome the WRX racers and all the visitors from abroad and elsewhere in South Africa.”

Paul Bellamy, senior vice president of IMG Motorsports, the promotor of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, said: “Through our partnership with the City of Cape Town, we are extending our presence in South Africa for a further two years.

“Since its entry on the World RX calendar in 2017, Cape Town has become a mainstay of the championship and a must-visit destination for local and international rallycross fans.”

Bruce Parker-Forsyth, CEO of WorldSport, the newly appointed delivery partners, says: “Motorsport is a fundamental part of Cape Town culture – the World Rallycross championship teams display the same competitiveness on track and post-race camaraderie as our local drivers – which makes it such a joy to experience first-hand. Our aim is to make it a weekend of racing the whole family can enjoy.”

Des Easom, executive manager of Killarney International Raceway, said: “The World Rallycross championship features some of the best drivers in the world and also offers a full day of family entertainment. With only one point separating the two championship contenders, we are in for an absorbing final round of the championship.”

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Veterans’ cricket league launched Eight cricket clubs from the south- ber of Cricket South Africa. ment in Cape Town, says that the ern suburbs have been selected to The intention is for VCASA to 2020 tournament will include four take part in a new T20 league spe- become a home for legendary vet- new teams, namely West Indies, Incifically for over 50s. erans cricketers, but more impor- dia, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The Evergreen Lifestyle Cape tantly, VCASA will provide opporThey join Australia, Pakistan, Veterans T20 League has been cre- tunities for those cricketers who Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England, ated by the Veterans Cricket Asso- never had the chance to represent Wales, Canada and the hosts, ciation of South Africa (VCASA) their country at international level South Africa. and was launched at Rondebosch because of apartheid.

The 2020 tournament has adoptCricket Club a few weeks ago and Recently retired players such as ed the Boucher Legacy as the charialso kicked off in Cape Town this Makhaya Ntini, Shaun Pollock and ty benefactor. week.

Jacques Kallis will have the opporHeaded up by former Proteas The intention is to develop veter- tunity to represent South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, the ans cricket and identify players once again thanks to the introduc- Boucher Legacy was founded in who can be considered for future tion of this platform.

2012 when he retired from internaOver 50’s Cricket World Cups, the Among the 80 who have regis- tional cricket and turned his pasfirst of which was held in Australia tered their interest in participat- sion and commitment to wildlife in November 2018, with Australia ing in the tournament are Warne conservation, in particular to prewinning in a gripping final against Rippon, Kenny Jackson, Meyrick serve the endangered rhino popuPakistan.

Pringle, Rodney Malamba, Alan lation.

The next exciting tournament is Dawson, Louis Koen, Billy StelThe South African Rhinos, set to be held in Cape Town in ling, Nazeem White, Dave Calla- which was the name given to the March 2020. ghan, Vlam Michau, Allan Donald, team which played in the 2018 tourVeterans (players over 40) from Vincent Barnes, Jonty Rhodes, nament, donated R100 000 to the Claremont, Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Lance Bleekers, Salieg Nakerdien, Boucher Legacy after the tournaGreen Point, Pinelands, St Augus- Clive Eksteen, Rudi Steyn, Louis ment. tine’s and Montrose cricket clubs Wilkinson, Gerhardus Liebenberg The second beneficiary – Save will join Rondebosch to do battle, and Adrian Kuiper. our Rhinos – is an Amdec Group in coloured clothing and with a Roger Moult, tournament direct- project that was initiated by the pink ball, every Wednesday from or for the 2020 World Cup tourna- group’s chairman, John Wilson.

16:00 this month until February next year.

The initiative is part of VCASA’s objective to start similar leagues throughout South Africa in order to keep cricketers playing the game and, in so doing, will ensure that they will be eligible for international veterans tournaments in the future, such as the o.50s Cricket World Cup tournament.

Jonty Rhodes (50), Alan Donald (52), Fanie de Villiers (54) and Dave Callaghan (54) have raised their hands in support for selection to the SA team, along with other South African cricketing legends.

The organising committee has appointed Mike Proctor, Barry Richards, Graeme Pollock, Peter Kirsten and Omar Henry to promote the event, which is still to come in March.

The following former Proteas have registered their interest in participating as part of the South African team; Alan Donald, Dave Callaghan, Meyrick Pringle, Alan Dawson and Jonty Rhodes.

The VCASA is also awaiting final approval of its application to Brian McMillan and Jonty Rhodes at the launch of the Evergreen Lifestyle become a supplementary mem- Cape Veterans T20 League at Rondebosch Cricket Club last week.

Beyers stars for Westridge Yankees NOORE NACERODIEN Two 3 base hits by Fayruz Beyers, bringing in four runs for Westridge Yankees, were the highlights of the Yankees 7-4 win over Tantasport in the Super League of the Cape Town Softball Association.

Tantasport outhit Yankees eight to three, but were unfortunate with some poor defensive plays in the outfield.

Two dropped catches by the Tantasport defense saw Yankees take the upper hand. Nawaal Nacerodien, Meghan Fillmore and Amee-Leigh Ford all batted 2-3 for Tantasport. Megan Cable, the Yankees’ pitcher, gave up eight hits whilst Fillmore and Rozanne Albertyn shared the pitching duties for Tantasport.

The late game saw Falcons hold on to a valuable one run win over Kenfac

Phillies, running out 7-6 winners.

Young Amy Minnies performed admirably for Falcons on the pitching rubber and was rewarded when she crossed the plate for the winning run in the fifth innings of a pulsating contest.

Lavender Hill easily beat newcomers Heideveld Yankees 10-1.

Other Results: Major League: Kuils River Cougars (5) - Lavender Hill (13) Tableview (6) - Falcons (13) Belhar Dolphins (0) - Westridge Yankees (7) First League: Glenthorn A’s (3) - Crusaders (5) Panthers (7) - St Martins (11) Battswood (7) - Khayelitsha Eagles (7) Blackheath (8) - Lavender Hill (6) Second League: Titans (11) - Devonshire Rovers (10)

Kenfac Phillies (13) - Tantasport (8) Tableview (8) - Battswood (3) Third League Table View (6) - Strandfontein (14) Westridge Yankees (9) - St Augustines (8) Stealers (7) - Khayelitsha Stars (0) Heideveld Yankees (0) - Thistles (7) Eagles continue winning ways Khayelitsha Eagles continued their winning ways when they beat Pirates 10-1 in the Men’s Major League of the Cape Town Softball Association on Sunday. Veteran Moses Molaba continued his pitching prowess by blowing away the batters with his pace.

Devonshire Rovers beat newcomers Excell Dodgers 11-3 while current champions, Hamiltons, failed to have the required nine players for their encounter against Westridge Yankees.

Jacky Adonis the Westridge Yankees catcher prepares to tag Tanta’s Nawaal Nacerodien on home plate during a super league game played at Turfhall sport complex on Saturday 26 October..

PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS