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A GOAL IN MIND: Leah Goodman from Pinelands has been selected for the SA u.17 water polo girls team which will represent South Africa at the EU Nations Cup championships in Brno in the Czech Republic. She is a Grade 11 learner at Westerford High School. The tournament will be held from Wednesday 11 to Tuesday 17 March. Read full story on page 6.

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MOWBRAY

Dumpers must come clean NETTALIE VILJOEN

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espite inroads made by the City of Cape Town’s Keep Cape Town Clean campaign launched last year, illegal dumping remains a challenge in the Mowbray area.

Barbara Breedt, the general manager of the Groote Schuur Community Improvement District (GSCID), says illegal dumping hotspots in Mowbray include John Street, Durban Road, Liesbeek River trail and all vacant land.

Breedt says dumping happens at all hours of the day. “We suspect that members of the public are leaving unwanted items outside on bin days. These items are then collected and often left in random spots in the area.”

The GSCID relies on its officers, Chrysalis interns, and the public, as well as the cleaning supervisor, to report dumping sites found in

the area.

“Depending on the nature and type of refuse found, we either log a maintenance request (C3) with the City or we remove it with our trailer,” says Breedt.

The integrated waste management bylaw prohibits illegal dumping.

Transgressions of the bylaw will result in a spot fine of R500 to R5 000.

The courts can also impose harsher fines of up to R25 000 or more, depending on the severity of the offence.

Vehicles used in illegal dumping can be confiscated and a release fee of nearly R16 000 will be charged, over-and-above the fines issued for dumping.

Mayco member for water and waste Xanthea Limberg says the City operates a network of 24 drop-off sites (listed on the City’s website) where residents with vehicles with

a carrying capacity less than 1.5t can dispose of three loads for free every day.

“The facilities are placed to ensure, as far as possible, no resident needs to travel more than 7km to get to their nearest site,” says Limberg.

“Should residents have bigger vehicles, they will be redirected to a landfill site where charges will be incurred per ton or part thereof. The charge for a ton of waste disposed at a landfill site is R507.74 excluding VAT,” she explains.

The City asks residents to dispose of their waste only in bins and at approved drop-off or landfill sites, to fence off their properties to prevent others from dumping on it and to buy additional waste bins if needed.

“Residents can apply for additional bins for their refuse. The City will bill them for the additional bins at the City’s approved tariffs.

Currently, a bin costs R158.35 per month, excluding VAT,” says Limberg.

GSCID urges residents to report illegal dumping when they see it.

“We also request that unwanted items are disposed of correctly and not left in the street or next to their bins,” says Breedt.

Faults and service requests can be reported using the following options: . The City’s service requests website www.eservices1.capetown.gov.za; . Email contactUS@capetown.gov.za; . SMS 31373 (no more than 160 characters); . The City’s general call centre on 086 010 3089.

Residents who have a culprit’s vehicle registration number or can identify the person, can call 021 400 6157 or email solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 25 February 2020

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s young as he is, Tyron Zoutman has already won a string of local and international awards for dance, choreography, scriptwriting and direction.

And the 27-year-old dancer, singer and choreographer, who grew up in impoverished circumstances in the tiny Swartland town of Piketberg, will once again play a leading role in this year’s Cape Town Carnival, taking place on Saturday 21 March on the Fan Walk.

Performing alongside several other highly talented dancers in the Honouring our African Cultural Roots pod of this year’s festival, Zoutman will help to bring to life the carnival’s theme, Incredible Journey: Sounds of South Africa. The routine will combine traditional and contemporary African dance, and draw inspiration in movement, dress and adornment from isiZulu, isiXhosa, seSotho and Ndebele cultures.

Zoutman, who is skilled in local hip-hop, kwaito, gumboot, African jazz and African fusion dance – among several other genres – attributes his success to his mother, his church and “some incredible teachers and mentors”.

“They shaped who and what I am today,” he says. “I came from a family that was very spiritual and artistic, and my childhood was sort of like a ‘God journey’ with teachers like Miss Hefca and the late Roderick Beukes seeing talent in me, then pushing me in the right direction,” he says.

The breadwinner for his family, Zoutman used dance from the tender age of five to prove his worth, but also to help him forget the relentless challenges that came with growing up in a poor community.

“Whenever stress got to me, I would dance my heart out,” he recalls. “It was like therapy. Pretty much at every opportunity, I was

dancing.” sies, believes that “being bold, brave and Zoutman studied Performing Arts at passionate” has enabled him to achieve so Northlink College – where he is now a dra- much in such a short space of time. “I would ma lecturer and began his journey in the love to build my businesses, to be able to emarts after being plucked from a school choir. ploy more people and provide for their famiAs an adult, Zoutman has appeared in lies, and to be involved with youth, with leading – and award-winning – roles in sev- homeless people and with schools,” he says. eral local shows.

You can see Zoutman and over 2 000 other “But it was Cape Town Carnival and all costumed performers, giant-sized floats and its incredible people, especially those at the incredible live performance groups take community dance workshops, that made me part in this year’s Cape Town Carnival. fall in love with the spirit of ubuntu/togetherness V and allowed me not only to perform what I did best, but also to mentor others and share in their development,” he says.

Introduced to the annual spectacular by a friend, Zoutman signed on as a lead performer, soon involving his peers and students from Northlink College in the event, and mentoring at the regular carnival dance workshops.

“I always had a gift for teaching others, because I had to use this to look after my own family, so naturally I’m drawn to working with people and developing young artists. Cape Town Carnival has allowed me to do just that and more.”

Zoutman, who has established two companies, Zoutman Dance Company and Lekker Jy? Produk- Tyrone Zoutman in action.

Worrying rise in Wynberg street robberies NETTALIE VILJOEN Incidents of street robberies in Wynberg, especially at transport interchange areas and railway stations, have increased at an alarming rate.

The Wynberg police station reports a disturbing rise in the number of mugging cases lodged in the past two weeks and urge pedestrians to be alert when walking to and from public transport points.

Capt Silvino Davids, a spokesperson for the station, says mugging hotspots include Wittebome railway station (the east and west side), Pierce Road Subway, Station Road, Morom Road, Lower Church Street and Broad Road.

“We have stepped up patrols in most of these zones, but it is quite a big area to cover,” he says.

Davids says incidents occur at different times of the day, but perpetrators do seem to be more active during the early hours of

the morning and late at night.

“That’s usually the time when people walk alone on their way to catch a taxi, bus or train to or from work. They are an easy target,” he says.

He says the perpetrators are usually opportunistic criminals looking for a way to pay for their next fix. They either threaten pedestrians with knives or show them a firearm. Most of the time, it is cellphones that are stolen.

“We have also had reports of perpetrators following victims in vehicles. They stop the car, jump out, grab the victim’s bag and then speed off.”

Davids says the muggers usually operate in groups of two to four men. Sometimes there is a woman present as well.

“Victims who have reported cases usually describe perpetrators as scruffy looking. As far as possible, we ask that members of the public give us a description of the perpetrators so that we can know what to look out

for – scars, tattoos, curly versus straight hair.”

Davids says if you notice anything suspicious, make an alarm.

“Alert someone, either a nearby security guard or run into a neighbour’s property and knock on the door. If there is a vehicle following you, walk in the opposite direction or cross over to the other side of the street. Always be aware of exit points,” he advises.

He explains that posting images of suspicious individuals on Facebook could hamper cases.

“This could cause technicalities in the courts when it comes to positively identifying a perpetrator if his or her face has been all over social media before he or she has been charged. It is best to share photographs of suspected offenders with the police directly,” he says.

V Anyone with information on the street robberies are asked to call Wynberg police station on 021 799 1300.

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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 25 February 2020

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Patients play safe at Red Cross C

hildSafe, an injury prevention unit based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Woolworths, has provided a safe play environment for the young hospital patients.

“Playground falls are an important source of childhood injury, which cannot be ignored. Each year, the trauma unit treats an average of 465 children for injuries that occurred on the playground,” said Prof Sebastian van As, the head of the hospital’s trauma unit.

ChildSafe aims to prevent unintentional injuries such as burns, road traffic crashes, drowning and falls.

Yolande Baker, executive director of ChildSafe, said: “Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45% of playground-related injuries. Playgrounds are a great way for kids to get exercise and explore, and with active supervision and some basic safety tips, every day at the playground can be a walk in the park.”

The installation of the safe play environment is a result of the current upgrade of the hospital’s emergency centre through the Children’s Hospital Trust.

Building work began in April last year and

will be delivered in two phases that run until 2021.

ChildSafe gives the following four playground safety tips: . Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It won’t be hard – they’ll probably be calling for you to watch them climb, jump and swing. . Take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than on asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. . Dress appropriately for the playground.

Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard.

Even helmets can be dangerous on a playground, so save those for bikes. . Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous. Encourage the older kids to look out for the younger ones. Little kids play differently than big kids. It is important to have a separate play area for children under five.

V For more information about playground safety, call 021 685 5280 or visit www.childsafe.org.za.

The new safe-play environment for patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

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CAPE TOWN

Tech giant awards R2.7m in bursaries U

niversity of Cape Town (UCT) students have been awarded R2.7 million in bursaries to help create youth employment and bring more information and communication technology (ICT) skills to South Africa.

Technology company, Huawei South Africa, has partnered with UCT to fund 15 students in the fields of IT, electrical and mechanical engineering. Once students gradu-

ate, they are given a chance to work at Huawei South Africa for a year.

Third-year BSc (Eng) mechanical engineering student, Yaseera Lockhat, was one of the recipients.

“The bursary contract gives you funding for a year, covering tuition fees as well as other expenses. The condition is that you have to work for them for a minimum of 12 months

and is subject to renewal. It’s really great to have a bursary that gives you employment after graduation because in the job market at the moment there is very little development in South Africa and a lot of engineering companies are cutting back.

So considering that they (Huawei) are giving bursaries is amazing. Having them on my CV and just being able to work for them as well as the learning experience, is invaluable,” she says.

Nobi Rululu, funder liaison coordinator at UCT’s financial aid department, says that corporate bursary partnerships are crucial as they provide more opportunities – through financial support – for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

“Huawei’s external bursary support will facilitate financial assistance for students and help widen and diversify Huawei’s talent pool. We truly appreciate the commitment from Huawei to capacity building and job creation,” she says.

Mohammed Bismilla, graduate and bur-

sary programme coordinator at Huawei South Africa, says that companies recruiting in South Africa often require work experience once students complete their studies.

“Huawei believes in investing in the youth because that is where we unlock potential. They are automatically placed into our graduate programme, which is very intense and tough to get into,” he says. The selection criteria includes drive, a willingness to succeed, passion for the IT industry and a willingness to contribute back into South Africa. Students are required to maintain a 70% study aggregate. Although the bursary programme funds 47 students across the country, UCT has the bulk of the funding.

Jacqueline Ford, senior recruitment and allocation manager for Huawei South Africa, says the company believes in the transformation of youth especially with the high unemployment rate in the country. “We find it extremely important to give bursaries to deserving students. We also feel that skills transfer is extremely important,” she says.

UCT and Huawei officials with one of the bursary recipients at the bursary award ceremony held at UCT Careers Service.

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Parents are encouraged to apply online using the provincial department of education’s application website: https://admissions.westerncape.gov.za Parents who are unable to register online can also apply manually. Schools have been informed that paper-based applications must also be made available.

“Unfortunately, since opening on Monday 17 February, there have been several techni-

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Leah’s at the top of her game NETTALIE VILJOEN

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n just over two weeks, Leah Goodman, a Grade 11 learner at Westerford High School in Rondebosch, will be flying to the Czech Republic to represent South Africa at the EU Nations Cup championships in Brno.

Leah is one of 13 young women who have been selected for the SA u.17 water polo girls team to participate in the competition from Wednesday 11 to Tuesday 17 March.

Having only heard last week that she had made the team, Leah is still a bit overwhelmed. She was at school when her dad, Martin Goodman, phoned her on Monday 17 February to tell her she better start packing for Czech Republic. “I was super excited when I got my dad’s call. I had been waiting for the news for a while and was just so overjoyed when I heard that I made the team,” she says.

To be chosen for this tour, players had to participate in the 2019 Schools’ Water Polo South Africa inter-provincial tournament which took place in Johannesburg in December. Of the girls selected, only two hail from the Western Cape. The other girl selected is Mia Nunez, a close friend of Leah’s.

“I am so incredibly happy for her. She has worked so hard to get where she is now and I’m just so excited to be touring with her,” says Leah. Asked how it feels to represent South Africa, Leah says she is incredibly honoured and humbled.“It’s what keeps me motivated to train hard and it gives me something to work towards,” she says.

This is the second time that Leah will be flying South Africa’s flag in an international competition. February last year, she also made the u.16 SA side that went to Namibia to participate in the Cana Zone IV Youth (16 and under girls/boys) water polo championships in Windhoek.

Leah says she has loved swimming for as long as she can remember. She started swimming in a squad at age 11.

“Then my parents enrolled me for one water polo lesson a week to break the monotony.

I enjoyed it so much that I started going to more and more water polo practices and it soon overtook swimming,” she says.

Today she plays for several teams. Besides being in her school’s first water polo team, coached by Weston Crew, she also plays for the Western Warriors, a club team coached by Alex Hawkins.

At the end of last year, she played for u.19 Western Province, coached by Chad Gabriels.

However, it takes a lot of hard work.

“Water polo is a discipline that requires a huge amount of time to acquire the skills to play well. I practice six days a week and, most days, twice a day,” she says.

But it is exactly this feeling of accomplishment, as well as the sense of camaraderie which she loves. “I love winning, and the work and effort required to have the ability to win. The relationships you build with your teammates are so unlike any other relationships I’ve experienced before. It’s empowering to see your friends working hard with you towards a common goal,” she says.

According to Leah, it was her parents who first inspired her to get involved in the sport.

“They live a very active, healthy lifestyle and have always encouraged me to be active.”

Leah’s mom, Bonney, says they are very proud of their daughter’s achievements. “But mostly we are so pleased that Leah’s hard work is paying off and is being recognised,” Bonney says.

Looking forward, Leah plans to study overseas and play the sport at the highest level.

“My goal is to play in the next Olympics in four years,” she says.

Leah Goodman is passionate about water polo, and it shows. The Westerford High School learner’s dedication to the sport has led to her being selected for the for the SA u.17 water polo girls team to participate the EU Nations Cup championships in Brno.

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ast year, “lean” – a mixture of codeine-containing cough syrups mixed with a fizzy drink – caused an upset in the Cape Flats as children drank themselves into sedation (“Substance abuse among children a concern”, People’s Post, 27 August 2019).

This year, something new has taken ahold of the community’s youth – an anxiolytic sold for R3 on streets (also taken with fizzy drinks) – turning kids as young as seven into zombies (“From one drug scourge to the next”, People’s Post, 11 February).

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has said it is not

Children in the Cape Flats are being sold schedule 5 tablets for R3.

oblivious to the trends in the abuse of certain medications.

“To address these issues, Sahpra’s regulatory compliance division conducts routine inspections around the country to assess whether health professionals are adherent to the regulatory requirements for prescribing and dispensing medicines,” says Yuven Gounden, spokesperson for Sahpra.

He adds that the regulatory body routinely undertakes a review of the risk-benefit profile of marketed medicines to assess whether the licensing of these medicines remains in the public’s interest. This approach has prompted Sahpra to begin reconsidering the scheduling status of codeine-containing medicines. “This includes the implementation of education and awareness-building programmes directed at health care professionals as well as consumers or patients on the harms or the adverse effects of opiates, benzodiazepines and the parameters of rational and safe use of these medicines,” Gounden says. Certain pharmacies have taken drastic measures to stop codeine misuse by no longer retailing codeine-containing cough syrups. Dr Kiran Ranchod of Steenberg Pharmacy is one such pharmacist. He believes systems need to be put in place to ensure the chains of supply are secured and monitored. While the regulatory body could not comment on some pharmacists’ decision to refrain from selling codeine-containing cough syrups, Gounden says: “We agree with the sentiment that addressing these challenges requires the implementation of ethical, effective and scientifically sound measures to reduce the abuse and misuse of medicines.”

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Thursday 27 February V Rondebosch: U3A will meet at the Baxter Theatre at 10:30 for a talk by criminologist Don Pinnock on the topic of Gang Town. For more information, call Jeanie Hareb on 073 927 3740.

V Newlands: The Night Garden – from 17:00 to 21:00 at the Montebello Design Centre, 31 Newlands Avenue – promises to be an event for the whole family. Explore the art, craft and design studios, meet the makers and watch demonstrations. Live music and children's activities will keep visitors entertained. Food and drinks will be on sale. Those who attend will also be in line to win a prize in the Montebello mystery hunt. Free entry and parking. For

V Newlands: Marianne Alexander will give a talk entitled Weird and wonderful encounters with plants at the Cape Horticultural Society’s meeting at 20:00 at The Athenaeum, Boundary Terraces (next to WP Cricket Club), Campground Road. No need to book. R30 for visitors. Plants and seeds will be for sale. For more information, call Glenda on 021 531 5713 or info@capehorticulturalsociety.co.za.

Wednesday 4 March V Kenilworth: The Friends of Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area invites people to participate in a chameleon hunt.

This is a fun event and the whole family is welcome. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. For more information and to make a booking, call Fayruz on 021 700 1843 or email Conservation1K@KenilworthRacing.com.

CPUT limited space for late applications The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) says all hope is not lost for those who wish to further their studies. The institution has opened a limited window for late applications in a variety of full and part time courses.

Applicants are urged to consult the list of available courses and apply as soon as possible. The university’s Lauren Kansley says: “Places are available in all six of CPUT’s faculties including applied sciences, business and management sciences, education, engineering and the built environment, health and wellness sciences and informatics and design. Examples of some

courses with space include photography, public relations management, accounting, marketing, real estate, construction, chemical engineering and many more.”

She added: “Working professionals who may have completed their diplomas and have been considering whether to apply for further study in advanced diplomas in their respective fields are also encouraged to apply.” Applicants can only apply online and must meet the minimum entry requirements for their chosen course.

V Visit the CPUT website at www.cput.ac.za to apply or for more information on the courses available, or call 021 959 67676.

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INITIATIVE

Divers treasure environment RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

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shared love for the ocean and conservation has mobilised several organisations to collaborate on regular underwater clean-up operations for the protection of marine life.

On Valentine’s Day, Trail Freedivers and #SeaTheBiggerPicture Ocean Initiative teamed up to show the ocean some love by cleaning Simon’s Town waters.

Sharon Lee Martin, a freediver for about eight years and the founder of the Trail Freedivers initiative, says: “There’s a general rise in awareness, globally, and I’ve seen it grow in the past few years.”

She explains how she got involved. “I started Trail Freedivers about six years ago, selfishly, because I needed some dive buddies.

“At first there were 100 or so members.

Then even more people joined. At the end of 2017, I wanted to do something cool for the group. I thought of a treasure hunt, placing items in different areas but I didn’t want to put plastic items in the ocean,” she explains.

That is when she had the idea of hosting a trash hunt and so the organisation joined the community of people who have been cleaning the coastlines for years.

Spending so much time in the water, the divers continually grow their knowledge of marine life to better help save the environment and ecosystems.

“We mainly dive in no-take marine protected areas. But I have seen hand fishing, spearfishing and more,” she explains.

Marine protected areas, she says, tend to be cleaner than beaches frequented by sunbathers.

Hout Bay Harbour and Royal Cape Yacht

Club – with its murky waters and the heaps of rubbish accumulated on the ocean floor – are some of the toughest dives she’s ever done.

She says many curious things have been found during these tougher dives.

“My friend found a welding helmet, a 24case of still sealed beers and there are always lots of clothes.”

She adds that fishing gut wire, which is found frequently, poses a danger to divers and sea life.

Identifying the need for a trash-collecting device that wouldn’t weigh down divers during clean-ups, Sharon reached out to a friend she had made in the diving community.

“It’s been amazing to meet like-minded people through the clean-ups,” she says.

“Friends at Orca Industries (a Claremontbased company offering diving and hiking equipment) made us these floaty bins. It seems to be a very original design.

“We chose a brightly coloured, mesh material so that sand and small animals can fall

Divers take the responsibility to keep coastal waters clean seriously.

PHOTO: RACINE EDWARDES

through, back into the water. It makes it safer for divers.”

The colour of the bins notches up the safety factor. The eye-catching markers alert boats that there are divers in the water.

This is especially helpful during clean-ups in the harbour.

Clean-up events are held regularly and members of the public are encouraged to join in.

V Follow the Trail Freedivers on Facebook to keep up with events and conservation efforts.

Divers use the specially designed, floatable bins to collect trash and to alert boats to their presence in the water.

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GOVERNMENT

Sopa speaks to ‘wants and needs’ SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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he 2020 State of the Province Address (Sopa), delivered by Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Thursday in Rocklands, was his second in his five-year term since his election last year.

The address highlighted the successes of the past seven months and outlined the plans put in place by the current government for change, development, growth and improvement in the province.

Key matters raised in Winde’s speech were employment, electricity outages and economic growth.

Winde started his speech by outlining some of the recent successes in service delivery, including the safety plan and deployment of 500 additional law enforcement officials, and the province being named the top job creator in the country.

“In the national government stats released last week, it was announced that the Western Cape created 24 000 new jobs for the quarter, more than half of the net jobs creat-

’Plain hosts parliament SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 Rocklands civic centre was transformed into the Western Cape provincial parliament (WCPP) chambers to host the opening of the provincial parliament and the State of the Province Address (Sopa).

The event took place on Thursday 20 February with the official Sopa debate and response taking place on Friday 21 February at the same venue (read more on page 10).

This was a historic occasion as the region was the first to host a sitting of the provincial parliament outside its Wale Street home (“ Plain to host parliament”, People’s Post, 28 January).

Speaker of the house, Masizole Mnqasela, announced the decision to bring the official sitting of parliament to the community in January after a motion to host the opening outside the legislature was tabled in December last year.

“The initiative forms part of a wider commitment by the sixth parliament to put the people of the province at the centre of what it does.

“The intention is that, over the remainder of the term, the provincial parliament will be hosting such events in all the re-

Metro police and Law Enforcement officials.

gions of the province,” says Mnqasela.

In the period leading up to the opening and address, various standing committees of the WCPP conducted special oversight visits in the Mitchell’s Plain area.

“It is an honour to be delivering my State of the province address in front of this community, and it is a special honour to be delivering it in this venue. “ The Rocklands civic centre is no stranger to historic events.

“It was here that the United Democratic Front (UDF) rose up against the evils of apartheid. It was here that people of all walks united behind the idea of a democratic South Africa in which everyone would be free.

“There is no better place than this place, a provincial heritage site, for us to host this historic Sopa – the first Sopa outside of the provincial parliament, right here in one of our communities,” said premier Alan Winde, at the event.

The Sopa was preceded by a procession of men and women who work every day to keep residents of the province safe.

The procession included Metro police, law enforcement, fire and rescue services, emergency services, Chrysalis Academy graduates, Working on Fire and local neighbourhood watch members.

PHOTOS: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

ed in our country. We are South Africa’s jobs province,” said Winde.

“When I delivered my first Sopa in July last year, we vowed to ‘get to work’. Over the past seven months, we have certainly done just that. Since being elected, I have visited dozens of communities, I have met with thousands of citizens, and we have received tens of thousands of emails, texts and calls, telling us what you want and need,” said Winde. “We have heard you. You don’t want smart cities and bullet trains. You want working cities and normal trains that get you to where you need to be, safely and on time. You want a government that focuses on getting the basics right, and actually delivers.”

Winde shared a four-point plan to make the province less reliant on Eskom, therefore relieving residents of load shedding.

The decision comes after an announcement by president Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday 13 February where he announced provinces could generate their own energy.

Winde said the province was a goldmine for renewable energy. However, he expressed concerns that the province may not be able to benefit as the president had not outlined the stipulations of producing its own energy.

After the spate of school break-ins and vandalism, the province would also look to install 30 high-security fences at schools each year for the next 30 years to keep learners and teachers safe, said Winde.

Further, Winde said the province would continue to fight for the management rights of the rail system in the province, stating “we can do it better”.

While this request has been denied on several occasions, Winde said they would conduct a feasibility study on moving control of rail away from the national government.

The local government would also introduce a game-changing minibus pilot project which would use technology to monitor and improve the behaviour of taxi drivers.

“There will be increased investment in public transport infrastructure, including ranks, stops and shelters, to improve the dai-

ly experience of taxi commuters,” said Winde.

Funding in excess of R250 million has been made available from the private sector, the national government and the City of Cape Town to ensure 1 000 unemployed youth are trained and placed in jobs in the next financial year.

The plans for the next five years in office were guided by the several visits conducted

by Winde and his cabinet and includes safety and corruption concerns.

“Bolstering the forensic unit which looks into municipal matters to strengthen accountability at this level of government and to root out any risk for potential corruption,” he said.

“You told us your families are not safe because drugs, gangs and gender-based violence are tearing them apart. Within less than four months of taking office, we have delivered. In September, we launched a comprehensive, province-wide safety plan aimed at halving the murder rate,” he said.

More needed to be done in working together with other government departments and spheres, said Winde.

“I also have to be frank with you. South Africa is in bad shape. Last week, we heard from the president that youth unemployment is at an all-time high,” said Winde.

“Fewer jobs also mean less tax money, which means budget cuts to health and education departments across the country.”

He welcomed the decision to bolster youth employment and development programmes and offered some of the province’s successful projects as blueprints.

He stated that with more funding from the national government, this would be more successful and would assist in stemming the unemployment issue in the country.

Winde concluded his address with a promise to not rest until this change was felt by everyone in the Western Cape: “We will not slow down until you as the residents of this province see and feel the progress of our delivery first hand – our success is your success, and your success is ours. Our job together is to build a better South Africa. We dare not fail, as our future depends on it.”

Alan Winde.

Speaker of the house, Masizole Mnqasela.

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Local Kenilworth ballerina in grand gala company Nina Simpson from Kenilworth, now a member of Joburg Ballet, will join the full company when they perform in the Grand Gala at the Artscape opera house on Tuesday 24 March.

Trained in Cape Town at Cape Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) by Jacqui Pells, Nina attended Springfield Convent Senior School and after matriculating she went on to spend two years in Milan at Centro Formazione Aida, directed by Marisa Caprara and training under Renata Calderini and Biago Tambone.

While at the school she performed with ‘La Junior Ballet di Marisa Caprara’ in productions in collaboration with

Balleto di Milano. In 2018, Nina received her diploma and graduated from Centro Formazione Aida Milano.

She has also attended summer schools at the Dutch National Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet School and the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp.

Back in South Africa, she joined Joburg Ballet in 2019.

Presented by the South African National Dance Trust, the Grand Gala will showcase world-class ballet. Aside from Joburg Ballet’s varied repertoire, audiences will be able to see Royal Ballet principals Marianela Nuñez and Vladimir Muntagirov in the Swan Lake Act ll pas de deux and the Rose Adage from Sleeping Beauty and also as Kitri and Basilio in Act lll of Don Quixote.

The Grand Gala starts at 19:30. Tickets are on sale from R150 via Computicket and the Artscape Theatre on 021 421 7695.

Nina Simpson from Kenilworth has earned her spot in the Joburg Ballet company.

Festival celebrates decade of new works This year’s Baxter Zabalaza Theatre FestiAn award ceremony will conclude the fesval celebrates a decade of the finest in devel- tival on Saturday 14 March. The Best of Zabopment and outreach talent from all over the alaza Theatre Festival winner will also be Western Cape. announced on the night. The winning show The festival programme will include 42 will enjoy a two-week run at the Baxter in works by more than 700 theatre-makers.

April.

“The Zabalaza festival has enabled and The festival enjoys the support of the proempowered young theatre-makers who oth- vincial department of cultural affairs and erwise might not have the opportunity to sport, the City of Cape Town, Distell Foundahave their works recognised at this level,” tion, the HCI Foundation and Pick n Pay. says Baxter chief executive officer (CEO) This year’s festival received a financial inand artistic director Lara Foot. jection from the recent Rolex Arts Weekend The gala opening on Saturday 7 March at the Baxter, as all the proceeds from ticket will take on a different format as speakers sales were donated to the festival. look back at the festival’s achievements Each production on the main festival is over the past 10 years while looking into the ticketed at R30 per show while shows over future of theatre in South Africa. the family carnival weekend are priced difDr Shose Kessi, the dean of humanities at ferently. the University of Cape Town (UCT), is one Members of the public have the chance to of the guest speakers on the night, as is the make a contribution to the festival through provincial minister for cultural affairs and the Zabalaza challenge, initiated by Foot in sport, Anroux Marais, and CapeTalk pre- 2018. The drive encourages individuals, senter and long-time Zabalaza supporter, Af- businesses and organisations to join her in rica Melane. purchasing bulk tickets, for those who The family carnival weekend jump-starts might not be able to afford them, at only R30 the festival on Saturday 7 and a ticket.

Sunday 8 March. Kids’ enter- V The full festival programme can be viewed on the tainment includes jumping cas- Baxter’s website at www.baxter.co.za. To contribute to tles and face painting while the this initiative, visit http://bit.ly/Zabalaza2020. Bookrest of the family can enjoy the ings are through Webtickets on www.webtickfood, clothing and accessory stalls. ets.co.za/baxtertheatre or at Pick n Pay outlets. For The four winning productions from the discounted school or group block bookings, fundraisers department of cultural affairs and sport or charities, contact Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 (DCAS) will also be staged when partici- or email her at carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za or Tshegopants from the Overberg, Cape Winelands, fatsho Mabutla on 021 680 3994 or email her at TsheWest Coast and the Garden Route districts gofatso.mabutla@uct.ac.za. will have the chance to present their work.

In the evening, Real Art Wednesdays (RAW), for the first time, will present Deep Soul in the 90s. The production showcases the best emerging talent Cape Town has to offer.

The main festival will take place from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March with daily shows at 10:00, 11:30, 16:30 and 19:00 during the week. The productions on stage during this week were chosen from the four mini-festivals that took place at the end of 2019 in Khayelitsha, Delft, Nyan- “The New Dawn Store”, by Patric Bhakqana. PHOTO: STAR SENAMILE ga and Kraaifontein.

ZWANE

COMPETITION

Zoid to thrill fans in her milestone I

n celebration of her milestone, Karen Zoid is about to set the stage alight during a special concert with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at the Van Der Stel sports grounds in Stellenbosch as part of Woordfees.

The show will take place on Sunday 8 March at 18:00.

The girl with the Voortrekker kappie, who performed “Afrikaners is plesierig”, has come a long way

SEE LEGENDS LIVE: Legendary British-Irish band, The Waterboys will perform live at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens on Friday 3 April. Their songs have been used in key shows such as Ray Donovan and The Affair, as well as being performed by artists as varied as U2, War on Drugs and Ellie Goulding.

Tickets cost R595 excluding booking fees and are available via Webtickets. Gates open at 17:00 and the show will run from 19:00 to 22:00.

PHOTO: PAUL MACMANUS

and has stolen South African hearts with her rock hits and soft ballads.

There is magic about her and her live performances. With the recent success of her talk show, Republiek van Zoid Afrika, she has become a household name.

With more than 13 albums, Zoid is one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists and one of the top streaming musicians in the country.

Expect 20 of her biggest hits ar-

ranged for the 50 piece orchestra exclusively for this concert.

“I can’t wait to perform with the Philharmonic Orchestra. It is an absolute honour for me. We have been working on the arrangements and I literally got goosebumps at the very first rehearsal,” says Zoid.

They will be performing some of her new songs like “As musiek begin speel”, “Vir jou”, “You can show it”, some iconic songs like “Afrika-

ners is Plesierig”, “Toe vind ek jou”, “Engel”, “Small Room” and everything in between.

V General admission, grass area tickets are still available via Computicket at a cost of R180 per person.

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V To stand a chance to win a set of double tickets, email your name, surname and area to win@peoplespost.co.za with the subjectline Zoid.

Karen Zoid

Free theatre shows at Courtyard The Courtyard Playhouse will host free evening shows on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Courtyard Playhouse is a small independent family theatre with no government funding or sponsors, and recognises that it needs to support audiences as well as artists. Their philosophy is that theatre should be accessible to all, and as such all Courtyard Playhouse theatres have offered free shows since inception.

Following the free nights, there is also an opportunity to make a donation of your choice to help keep the lights on.

For this month there is a lineup of improvisation evening shows and you are urged to reserve your seat. Shows run at 18:00 on Sunday and 20:00 on Monday and Tuesday.

V Visit https://courtyardplayhousect.co.za/buy/ to see the line-up of other shows.

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Promotion stakes heightened GOOSAIN ABRAHAMS

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he stakes for promotion in the Western Province Cricket Association’s First Division A has heightened following the last round of fixtures played on Saturday 22 February.

Rain had a significant impact on the results with the teams batting second benefitting from the reduced overs.

Log leaders Green Point were shocked by lowly placed Kuils River who won by 6 wickets thanks to an undefeated 51 by Aldo Jantjies. It’s now become a three-horse race with Primrose and Rylands breathing down their necks following their wins over Kraaifontein ( by 19 runs) and Milnerton (by 4 wickets ) respectively.

The biggest losers of the day were United who posted the highest score of the day 273/6 against Ottomans but a wet pitch thwarted their attempts at victory.

For United Saulieg Raynard (98) was the top scorer and was, unfortunately, run out short of a deserving century.

In the Premier League, Bellville

bounced back to the victory trail by the narrowest of margins via a 2-run win over Claremont. UWC enhanced their position on the log with a comfortable 8-wicket win over Brackenfell Results: Premier League: Bellville beat Claremont by 2 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method.

Bellville 229 (Gerhard Janse van Vuuren 78, Marcus Fourie 47, Aaron Smith 23; Gavin Dickenson 5/48, Darren Stevens 2/23).

Claremont 136/9 (Darren Stevens 40, Matthew de Villiers 38; Justin Dill 4/17, Evert Carstens 2/31, Dirkco Welthmar 2/40).

Rondebosch beat Langa by 9 wickets Langa 87 (Waqar Ali Ahmad 45; Allistair Gray 5/8, Wesley Bedja 3/12) Rondebosch 88/1 (Bradley Barnes 45*, Tayo Wahlberg 40).

Durbanville beat UCT by 2 wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis method UCT 207/7 (Jack Newby 64, Matthew Dicks 88; Andre Malan 3/40) Durbanville 94/8 (Jean Marais 33; Craig Meier 3/18, Matthew Rudston

2/33).

Cape Town beat Strandfontein by 9 wickets Strandfontein 86 (Justin Gilliland 33; Bradley Petersen 4/13, Darren Rolfe 3/14) Cape Town 87/1 (James Crowson 55*) WPCC v Victoria – match abandoned due to rain WPCC (Gavin Kaplan 49, Lehan Botha 29; Nandre Burger 3/27, Allistair Snowden 3/33) Victoria 7/0.

First Division A: Kuils River beat Green Point by 6 wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis method.

Green Point 195 (Zak Elkin 94, Ryan Kulber 30, S. Morris 21*, Munier Alexander 21; Peter Cyster 4/17, Elroy Ceylon 2/35).

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Cape Town Cricket Club wicket keeper Clint Botha looks on as Brent Josephs of Strandfontein Cricket Club (right) plays a cut shot during their Western Province Cricket Association Premier League 50-over match at Boon Wallace Oval in Plumstead on Saturday 22 February. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES

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Kraaifontein 174 (Sisonke Mazele 60, Darryl Losper 39; Maahir Eksteen 5/33, Suhail Fortuin 2/31).

Rylands beat Milnerton by 4 wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis method.

Milnerton 236/5 (Cameron Tanner 87, Grant Simon 49, Matthew Kleinveldt 33*, Damian Crowley 30; Munowar Samsodien 2/54).

Rylands 201/6 (Rushdi Jappie 56*, Faheem Bedford 51; Zarin Hardenberg 4/35).

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