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Finding their beat More than 75 Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners from schools across the Cape attended the first session of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s Sustainable Training and Development programme at the weekend. The eagerly anticipated launch of the Music and Careers workshops featured practical life skills, including how to put together a CV and the importance of defining your brand. The morning was topped off by an energetic drumming circle to help find their rhythm and harmony. A total of nine schools registered for this year’s course, which takes place every Saturday of February.

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laremont High School has revealed its plans to expand the school to create more space in an attempt to improve the level of education at the school.

The school, which is located in Molteno Road, is known for its excellence in Mathematics and Science.

The school’s deputy principal, Natalie Niekerk, says they have plans to rezone the school and they have already undergone the process of applying for rezoning with the City of Cape Town, which she says has been approved.

Niekerk says that negotiations are now underway with the Department of Public Works and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) regarding the demolition and construction work.

She could not give the timeframes for the work, but says there are identified demolition companies that are due to start work soon.

Niekerk says the school saw the need to expand its infrastructure after realising the growth in demand and evaluating their opportunities.

According to Niekerk, the rezoning will see the school occupying the “neglected” site of the former

Barkley House, Barkly House Preprimary and Greenfield Girls’ Primary schools.

Niekerk says the plan is to create a comfortable, well-equipped learning environment.

“Once all the construction work is done, we will have a sports field to allow learners to discover their potential beyond the classrooms.

We will have a big hall in which to accommodate parents and host events, and we want to also build another Science lab.

“Though we are known as a Mathematics and Science school, we are not well equipped – we only have one lab, which is not enough for our learners. We will also add

more classrooms to be able to accommodate 650 learners instead of our current 500 maximum,” says Niekerk.

However, the plans have received a mixed response from the community.

While some see it as a selfless gesture of providing a better education for many, some worry about the safety of the learners due to the social ills in effect in the nearby areas.

These include the presence of sex workers, drug use and robberies in Hatfield Road, where the new main entrance will be located after the developments.

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FROM PAGE 1 In response, Niekerk says the school has already managed to minimise the exposure of learners to such activities and will also work on a plan to improve their security system and work with local authorities.

Expressing her concern, Debbie Wall Smith says: “Having a school with beautiful young women a few hundred metres from where sex workers trade openly during school hours is deeply concerning. Secondly, there is a department of public works building immediately next door that has been vacant and derelict for years, with all kinds of anti-social behaviour going on in the building. The last problem is, where will the water come from for building and for the additional learners?

Meanwhile, Guy Harris says rezoning and development plans are a brilliant idea. He says the school is already excelling and many parents want to place their children at this school but are prevented from doing so due to a lack of space.

He adds: “Good schools are catalytic for the community. Claremont High is very young but has had a student or two in the top 20 Cape schools.

“They will have great potential to achieve even higher and this is much needed, as learners come from around the Peninsula.

The school has a much wider impact than just in Claremont.”

Some members of the community have already called for objections, which need to be submitted by Tuesday 12 February.

Spokesperson for the WCED, Jessica Shelv-

Help police find rape suspect Pinelands police are appealing for assistance in identifying and locating a rape suspect. The suspect allegedly raped and robbed a 22-year-old woman who was walking from the Maitland Railway Station near the graveyard.

The incident occurred near the bushes

behind Oude Molene College in Jan Smuts Drive on Wednesday 26 April last year at about 09:30.

According to the police report, the suspect was walking with the woman when he stopped her and suddenly forced himself on her before robbing her of her handbag and

er, says school infrastructure remains a priority for government as it seeks to keep up with the growing demand in the province and also replace buildings that were built with inappropriate materials.

In the current financial year, the WCED invested R1.7 bn towards school infrastructure, with more than R57m being approved for the Claremont High development.

She says the demolition application was approved and they are currently in the tender evaluation stage.

“A preliminary estimate is that on-site work should commence within the next six months; however this is dependent on our implementing agent finalising the awarding of the contract. The timelines for the expansion classrooms to be built onto the existing school will then be finalised,” says Shelver.

money.

The suspect is described as a tall, dark African man with a scar under his right eye and between the ages of 40 and 45.

Police urge anyone with information to contact the Cape Town Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit on 082 334 7523, or Detective Andiswa Binase-Sarr on 021 467 6052 or 082 522 1084, or visit the Pinelands police crime office or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Cameras nab five ‘robbers’ Rondebosch police are warning business owners to ensure that they have a working camera system in place at all times. This follows the effective impact of cameras in the arrests of five robbery suspects on Monday 29 January. The suspects had reportedly robbed Pig & Swizzle Club in Main Road two weeks previously.

Rondebosch police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Lyndon Sisam, advises businesses to check the quality of their camera systems, as this tool was instrumental in the arrests. The suspects are being detained at the police station and are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court this week to face charges of aggravated robbery, possession of illegal firearms and possession of stolen property.

He says the robbery took place on Monday 15 January at about 02:10 when the suspects burst into the club and pulled out two firearms. They took an undisclosed amount of money and robbed patrons before tying everyone up and fleeing.

“The suspects were very aggressive and robbed the patrons of cellphones, bags and other personal items before fleeing the scene in a taxi,” explains Sisam.

Mandela moments with kids The Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) in Claremont is appealing to members of the public to help make its wish of remembering Nelson Mandela in style come true. The centre plans to collect and put together photographs of the first black South African president in a Mandela-and-children book in commemoration of his 100th birthday this year. They are appealing to anyone with a photograph of this icon with a child/children to share it with them. They will also accept Mandela-themed drawings and short stories. To submit photos, stories or drawings, email bclampett@cecd.org.za, or call 021 683 2420 for more information.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday 15 March.

ICTAF’s sixth fair The sixth edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) will take place from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

This time they have added a new section called Solo. Local artist Lhola Amira from Woodstock is among many artists from around the world who will be showcasing their work at the fair.

The internationally recognised Nontobeko Ntombela will curate the fair alongside local curator, Tumelo Mosaka.

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Zara wins silver in Taiwan NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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schoolgirls,” Zara says.

“I hope my project also shows other participants that science can address many different questions, including questions that are important to the everyday lives of teenage girls like me.”

She says she is happy that her hard work paid off, as she had been working on this project from January last year, with the help of her mother and other people who continuously supported and advised her.

Zara advises other young people to put effort into everything they do and to always seek room for improvement.

Her mother, Lia Nijzink-Laurie, says the family is extremely proud of Zara’s achievement. She says it has been wonderful to see her working so hard on a science project that relates to issues of female health and wellbeing.

“We are very happy for her and could not be prouder! It has been an enriching experience for Zara in many ways – to research something that directly relates to experiences of girls like her, to work through the entire research process and to persevere through project upgrades and revisions,” says Lia.

ara Nijzink-Laurie, a Grade 8 learner at Rustenburg Girls’ High School in Rondebosch won a silver medal for her project about the menstrual cup. She competed at the International Science Fair in Taiwan last week.

She says the competition afforded her the opportunity to share her ideas with other like-minded individuals.

She says the important thing for her was the chance to talk about the issue of menstruation management, thus showing that South African social issues “are in fact global issues”.

Zara was one of two young South African scientists who represented the country at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair in Taipei from Sunday 28 January to Friday 2 February. She and Kalsee Nadasen from Gauteng were selected following their excellent scientific projects, which they presented at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists’ International Science Fair in October last year. They competed in the Medical Science and Healthcare category for a prize worth R4m.

She says that during the competition she was inspired by sharing experiences and findings while getting exposure to scientists from across the world.

“My project was about an issue every schoolgirl in South Africa and around the world has experienced – how to manage your period.

Menstruation management is a sensitive topic and many people find it uncomfortable to talk about. But many girls in South Africa and elsewhere miss school because they cannot afford to buy sanitary pads, so it is an issue that needs attention.

“We simply have to talk about it and investigate it.

My investigation was about the menstrual cup as an alternative method of menstruation management that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than pads and tampons. The cup is not widely known or used and I wanted to find out why and what the main barriers are to using the cup among Zara Nijzink-Laurie

Living life to the fullest NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku Cancer survivor Lorraine James, co-founder of a Plumstead-based belly dance studio, says she would not have survived 31 years of cancer without the support of her fellow dance lovers and other cancer survivors.

She says she is especially grateful for fundraising efforts such as the recent Sisters of Belly Dance Unite, held in Rondebosch on Saturday 3 February.

The mother of two was diagnosed with melanoma, which is a form of skin cancer, when she was 28.

“When I was diagnosed with melanoma, I was shocked, thinking I was so young and led a relatively healthy life. I never drank or smoked, I never spent long periods of time in the sun or in tanning beds as an adult, unlike a lot of people I knew. Why me, why now?” she recalls.

James says that for the past few years she has been relying on belly dance to pay for her surgeries. The recent celebration of World Cancer Day reminded her of the road she has travelled and she has decided to thank those who have supported her through the years.

“The belly dance community has come to my aid and is helping me pay for my surgeries and post-operative care by hosting a dance show this past weekend and selling raffles. I am grateful for my dance family and the network of belly dancers I have met over the years – their support and friendship mean the world to me.”

She says that living with cancer is not easy but it can be managed.

James has undergone countless surgeries, with the most recent one being on her nose.

She says cancer is unpredictable and worsens with stress and that when she battled with life challenges, including divorce and financial instability, her situation kept deteriorating until she and her daughter decided to put a stop to it.

Lorraine James They came up with the idea of doing belly dancing to help with the healing of her leg muscles, which had been recently operated on at the time.

“I feel that cancer is partly related to my stress levels, as it was during the worst times in my life that the cancer was at its worst. Belly dancing has given me a regular way to maintain stress and release tension, and also postoperatively given me a great way to rehabilitate my body,” says James.

She encourages all newly-diagnosed patients as well as survivors to remain positive and seek help and continue doing what they love. She says cancer can be defeated with a positive spirit.

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Thursday 8 February V Newlands: The Cape Bird Club will host a talk at the Nassau Centre at Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road, at 20:00. Guest speaker Otto Schmidt will talk about Namibian prime birding in magnificent and varied landscapes. Entry is R10 for visitors and non-members. Contact Linda on

Tuesday 13 February

V Constantia: Friends of Silvermine walking group will meet at Constantia Nek at 08:00 and will hike to see the disas. The hike should end at 16:00. Call 021 790 2746

V Newlands: The Historical Society of Cape Town will host a talk by June McKinnon at the Athenaeum, 154 Campground Road, at 20:00. She will talk about the events of the 17th and early 18th centuries at the Cape settlement. Entry is R20 for non-members.

Call Liz on 021 671 4553.

Friday 9 February

Thursday 22 February

V Kenilworth: Ute Kuhlman talk at St James’ Church in 3rd Avenue at 09:30 for 10:00. He will talk about how the way we sit and stand can change the way we think and feel. Call Ingrid Pieper on 082 457 7184.

V Rondebosch: Cape Town U3A will host a talk by Clem Sunter (scenario-scenario visualiser) at the Baxter Theatre at 09:30 for 10:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 021 531 5604.

IMPORTANT NOTICE INVITATION TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY COMMITTEES The Provincial Minister of Health must, in terms of section 6 of the Western Cape Health Facility Boards and Committees Act, 2016 (Act 4 of 2016) (“the Act”), appoint members to Committees of primary health care facilities.

The Provincial Minister of Health accordingly in terms of regulation 2 of the Regulations Relating to the Procedures for the Nomination of Members for Appointment to Boards and Committees, 2017 invites bodies representative of the community to nominate individuals to serve on Committees of primary health care facilities.

Nominations are requested for the following primary health care facilities:

Retreat CHC Seawinds Clinic Claremont Clinic Ocean View CDC Muizenberg Clinic Lotus River CDC Hout Bay Main Road Clinic

Lavender Hill Clinic Lady Michaelis CDC Diep River Clinic Masiphumelele Clinic Grassy Park CDC Parkwood Clinic Imizamo Yethu

Westlake Clinic Alphen Clinic Wynberg Clinic Fishhoek Clinic Klip Clinic Hout Bay Harbour CDC

In terms of section 7 of the Act, nominees would need to meet the following eligibility criteria: (a) be a South African citizen; (b) be older than 18 years; (c) not be an unrehabilitated insolvent; (d) not, at any time, have been convicted of; (i) an offence for which he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine; or (ii) theft, fraud, forgery, the uttering of a forged document, perjury, any offence in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act 12 of 2004), or any offence of which dishonesty is an element, whether in the Republic or elsewhere if the conduct constituting the offence would be an offence in the Republic; (e) demonstrate commitment to community service; (f) demonstrate support for the mission and values of the health facility concerned; and (g) demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and honesty.

Nominations must include the following information: 1.

The name and address of the primary health care facility for which the nomination is made; 2. The full name and address of the nominating body and its constitution or other founding document; 3. The full name and address of the nominee; 4. A signed copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae; 5. An indication whether the nominee is a member of the nominating body and, if so, the length of the nominee’s membership, and if the nominee is not a member, why the body nominates that person; 6. The motivation for considering the nominee as a suitable member of the Committee; 7. A declaration by the nominee of his or her willingness to be a member of the Committee.

Nominating bodies and nominees must please take note of the following: • The Provincial Minister of Health will appoint members of the Committees.

• The position of a member is a voluntary one with no remuneration attached to it.

• Members may however be reimbursed for transport expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings.

Nominations must be addressed and delivered to the person identified below or delivered to the nearest health facility by placing it in the Committee nomination box.

Metro District Health Services Contact Person: Ms LM Appolis/ Mrs M Smith Contact number(s): (021) 2020 933/883 e-mail address: Louise.Appolis@westerncape.gov.za City of Cape Town Contact Person: Ms K Shuping Contact number(s): 021 444 3260 e-mail address: Kelebogile.Shuping@capetown.gov.za Nominations must be addressed to the person identified below and delivered to the nearest health facility; or: Metro District Health Services Attention: The Director Southern/Western Sub-structure, DP Marais Nurses Home, Retreat, 7945 or PO Box 30360, Tokai, 7966.

City of Cape Town Attention: District Manager City Health Area 1, Corner Old Paarl and Paradys Street, Brackenfell, 7560 The closing date for all nominations is 9 March 2018.

For more information please visit our website www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/health

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After premiering to critical acclaim and sold-out houses at the Market Theatre, Mike van Graan’s When Swallows Cry will be part of the Baxter Theatre’s opening season of high-quality productions.

When Swallows Cry is a hard-hitting trilogy of playlets that explore the inequities and layered complexities of contemporary global mobility, particularly from an African perspective.

Directed by Lesedi Job, the talented cast comprises Mbulelo Grootboom, Marty Kintu and Kai Luke Brummer, all of whom are challenged to play three contrasting characters in the three interspliced stories.

This play comes at a time when the theme of migration and refugees has taken on huge political importance globally.

It is against this backdrop that Ibsen Inter-

national, a Norwegian theatre company, commissioned Van Graan and seven other playwrights from around the world to produce new works on this theme.

Over a period of nine months during 2015/16, these playwrights (three from Europe, two Chinese, an American, a Russian and Van Graan) met in three Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou) for a week at a time, to develop their scripts with dramaturges from Norway, Italy and Slovenia, with Chinese actors and finally with directors from Hong Kong, Germany and Norway in this unique international project.

When Swallows Cry opened at the Flipside Theatre on Thursday.

Tickets for the first week’s shows, until Thursday 8 February, cost R80.

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ou are sure to be in for a good show, as the Drifters drift into Cape Town this May. The legendary all-male quartet, known for the hits “Under the Boardwalk”, “There Goes my First Love” and “More than a Number”, will be touring South Africa with supporting acts Emo Adams and Nur Abrahams backed up by Camilo and the band.

The Drifters are a long-lasting American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group that has set musical trends and given the public 13 chart hits, most of which are legendary recordings today. Matching that feat, subsequent formations of the Drifters recorded 13 Billboard Hot 100 top 30

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People’s Post is the official media partner to the event.

In an exclusive interview with People’s Post in September, lead singer Ray Lewis said he was “coming home to the motherland”.

“I love the Cape Town audience. I could put them all on a massive plane, bus or a train and take them all home to live with me,” said Lewis.

Along with some of the classics, the singers will also bring new material, and something for all ages, Lewis promises.

“Our vocals are on point and our dancing steps are always first class and what stands out is the camaraderie in the

group; it is very infectious. There isn’t one individual trying to stand out. We are a group. There is a lot of love on that stage.

We pass it on and I believe the audience can feel it too,” said Lewis.

“Also it is important to understand that our faith is our basis and this is a blessed opportunity, this was afforded to us as a gift from the Lord and we will deliver what the audience needs. A moment of happiness or a moment of thought. We believe in boogying and we will boogy on that stage, but those moments of inspiration is through divine intervention.”

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FROM THE EDITOR’S PEN

Let’s make every drop count I sat down in a coffee shop last week where my coffee and lunch were served in a paper cup and plate – just a little bit of effort from their side to save water on not having to wash dishes.

Amid all the political mud-slinging and panic about Day Zero, it was nice to see how small effort by one restaurant can ultimately save thousands of litres of water, especially if other restaurants would follow suit – and I’ve heard of many others that already have.

At my children’s school, the learners are encouraged to attend school in their sports clothes on days they have practice after school. And while one or two less uniforms in your load of laundry seems like a drop

in the ocean, one needs keep the bigger picture – the amount of children in the school – in mind.

At the same time waterless hand sanitiser has become almost as scarce as water on the shelves. If you take into account that the Global Hygiene Council advises you wash your hands at least six times a day, this is another small effort that can go a long way.

While water is flying off the shelves faster than the trucks can offload it, as Capetonians have gone into panic over Day Zero, many industries that rely heavily on water to keep their businesses afloat are also dreading the day taps run dry. As my hairdresser put it (and yes, they have already

implemented plenty of water saving measures): “We’ll have to tell our clients they can only come for a cut, but they’ll have to wash their hair at home before they come in.”

With politicians spending more time fighting over who is responsible – both whose fault it is and who should be doing something – instead of just acting, it’s no wonder people have gone into a panic and that fists have already started flying.

Since the daily media is rife with latest on what government is doing to push back Day Zero – now mid-May – People’s Post has decided to rather look at the innovative ways our communities are saving water and dealing with the approach of Day Zero. Enjoy the read and remember to make every drop count. – Cecilia Hume V Tell us what innovative steps you have taken to save water and prepare for Day Zero at post@ peoplespost.co.za

Day Zero volunteer platform launched Volunteers able to donate time or goods to assist officials tasked with managing the Cape water crisis can pledge their support online.

The initiative is hosted by the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), a registered non-profit organisation established in 1987.

WISA aims to support water sector professionals.

The platform is a simple tool that allows volunteers to submit their contact and donation details.

WISA will collate the information and use its existing communication channels within the water sector to share relevant details with official task teams deployed by national and local government.

V To pledge your support, visit http://bit.ly/ watervolunteer.

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Bottle tap saves water NOMZAMO YUKU @NomzamoYuku

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local timber recycler, Eddie Thompson from Woodstock, is doing his bit to fight Day Zero by using cooldrink bottles and straws.

He has used his skills as a carpenter to make three small taps for his family of five.

Thompson takes a two-litre plastic cooldrink bottle and a clean straw. He then peels off the branded wrapping on the bottle to make it easy to monitor the amount of water in the bottle. He uses a small, sharp screwdriver to open a hole at the bottom of the bottle. He then cuts the straws into three and inserts one of the pieces into the hole. He then fills his bottle with tap water, screws on the cap and starts saving water.

Thompson says he saw the idea on the internet and decided to try it. “When I saw this online I wanted to try it in an attempt to save more water. It works. The whole family uses one bottle to brush their teeth and rinse their hands in the morning. We also use it for everything that does not require a lot of water such as rinsing plates and cups. My family is thrilled with this new idea.”

Thompson says he also uses a two-litre bottle to clean his car once in a while.

He encourages other citizens to do their bit to save the day and to always share any ideas they might have. “I do not believe there will be a Day Zero but as a concerned citizen I just want to do my bit and share ideas,” Thompson says.

His son, Dale Thompson, says he is impressed with his dad’s idea. Dale says he saves water without applying too much change in his life. “The bottles are almost similar to taps – you just have to squeeze the bottle or loosen the top to get water.”

Eddie Thompson shows us his water-savvy bottle idea

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Programmers to find water solutions Computer programmers and relevant experts will join hands to try and find solutions to save the City from Day Zero.

The two-day hackathon Startupbootcamp (SBC) Cape Town, titled H2O (Hack Two Day Zero), is set to take place at Mowbray Golf Park on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 February.

It will be held in partnership with the RCS Group.

Participants will have two days to pitch their ideas, form teams and create prototypes under the guidance of corporate sponsors. It is said that anyone who comes up with a winning tech-based idea or solution to solve the problems being caused by the water crisis will receive assistance through the hackathon. There is also a prize to be won.

Paul Nel, chief partnership officer and CFO of Startupbootcamp Cape Town, says: “By creating an environment to col-

lectively pool ideas together, we believe this hackathon can ensure that both short-term and long-term solutions can be designed to deal with the crisis. We encourage everyone who has a desire to make an impact to join. By bringing ideas and skills together, we can make a difference.”

According to the statement, the event will host executives from Old Mutual, Nedbank, RCS, Woolworths Financial Services and PwC to engage with entrepreneurs, students, concerned citizens and local government.

Regan Adams, CEO of the RCS Group, says: “We are in the midst of a water crisis in the Western Cape and with the implications of Day Zero fast approaching there will be widespread impacts. The onus is not only on the individual to conserve water, but as corporates we have a responsibility to collectively apply our minds to

this challenge facing the society in which we operate. Hosting a hackathon purely focusing on the water crisis is the perfect opportunity for RCS to show both support and desire to address this issue.

“At RCS we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation and we believe in the ability of tech startups to make a difference. It is therefore our ambition that the event may lead to finding valuable and feasible solutions for both companies and individuals.”

According to reports the current dam levels for Cape Town are 26.5%. If dam levels continue to drop, Day Zero could be a reality by 12 April.

The City has warned that should dam levels drop to 13.5%, the City will shut down its reticulation system in residential areas and the public will have to queue at water collection points to get water.

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roote Schuur Community Improvement District (GSCID) in Mowbray embarked on a campaign to fight graffiti in the area on Saturday 27 January.

Through their Straatwerk graffiti-busting team, they removed most of the visible graffiti painted in public spaces such as bus shel-

One of the GSCID Straatwerk cleaning team members.

ters along Main Road, on the corner of Woolsack and Main roads, and the wall under the Belmont Road bridge.

General manager, Nina Farrell, says the graffiti problem is ongoing and widespread and the GSCID is determined to make it clear that it is not allowed and will not be tolerated. She says it makes an area look unsightly and unkempt, detracting from the aesthetics of the public environment.

“It is a regular task undertaken by our Straatwerk cleaning teams in line with our zero tolerance and broken windows policy.

GSCID will continue to dedicate resources to eradicating graffiti within its precinct and ensuring that it is attended to at the very earliest opportunity,” Farrell says.

She says they have made it a mandate of their street patrollers to look out for and report graffiti when spotted so it can be removed immediately.

She is appealing to the community to also be on the lookout for graffiti and to report it.

She says everyone needs to work closely together to win this battle.

City finds solutions to curb Newlands spring congestion The City of Cape Town has condemned an incident where two men were allegedly involved in a fist fight over whose turn it was to fetch water from the Newlands spring.

The fight reportedly occurred after midnight on Monday 29 January while hundreds of people were queuing for water in an attempt to save municipal water during the ongoing drought.

JP Smith, Mayco member for safety, security and social services, says: “Earlier this week, a physical conflict broke out and a person was arrested by the police.”

He says there have also been complaints about congestion and noise by residents and the nearby old-age home.

“Unfortunately, due to the high number of residents wanting to access the site to collect water, there is a great deal of congestion and this is making it more difficult for people trying to access the spring. The

surrounding neighbours and particularly the adjacent old-age home are also being adversely affected.

“The congestion and noise from cars and persons visiting the site at all hours of the day and night is causing many complaints from the surrounding community, and often Kildare Road and Springs Way, which are simply not wide enough to handle the volume of vehicles trying to access the springs, are blocked,” he says.

He says the City is busy trying to finalise solutions to these problems, which would including using the Newlands swimming pool as a collection point in the hopes of introducing a manageable system and security, also allowing spacious parking for motorists. He says this would be a shortterm arrangement to try and manage the increasing tension and congestion at the site.

“It is clear that the short dead-end street, the narrow access via Kildare Road and the lack of parking are not suitable to support the large number of vehicles trying to access the spring.

“Therefore, in the next month we will be rerouting the spring water from this spring to the Newlands swimming pool site 700m down the road, which is located on Main Road and which has much better parking and space available.”

Smith says that in the interests of improving the management of the site, the following arrangements will be applicable at the site from Thursday 1 February: . Springs Way will be managed 24 hours a day by City Law Enforcement departments. . Traffic Services will be on site daily to manage congestion and parking and to assist vehicles entering and exiting Springs

Way. . The site will be accessible to vehicles between 07:00 and 22:00. . A Venue Operations Centre will be established and personnel will be posted at this site 24 hours a day to ensure that it is managed optimally and that people are safe. . In the interests of speeding up the queues and allowing everybody fair access to the spring water, each person will be permitted to only fill containers of up to 25 litres at a time to ensure that no single person holds up the queue – people are welcome to rejoin the queue to fill more containers, but it is becoming essential that all those visiting the site be given a fair chance to collect water.

Smith also thanked residents for their efforts to improve the City’s water security by collecting natural spring water for their personal use.

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Coaching clinic opens doors T

he Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa, in partnership with the Zando Cape Town 10s, hosted a proactive and enriching coaching clinic with young children from various under-resourced communities across the Western Cape, during the Zando Cape Town 10s event at Hamilton Rugby Club last Saturday.

The Zando Cape Town 10s was hosted on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 February at Hamilton Rugby Club and saw 25 000 people in attendance. Over 350 teams took part in seven different sporting codes including rugby, netball, beach volleyball, soccer, hockey, dodgeball and a unique fitness event.

A total of 100 boys and girls from the Laureus-funded CoolPlay project, a project that uses sport as a tool to ignite positive change, spent the morning with some of their sporting heroes and learned valuable lessons on team culture and spirit.

Twelve learners from the Coolplay project have been selected to be part of the Laureus and Hong Kong 7s Exchange in April, and a special capping ceremony with their sporting icons took place at the coaching clinic to mark this achievement.

The exchange will offer 12 youths

from the Coolplay project an opportunity to attend the 2018 Hong Kong 7s, as well as being taught vital skills and sports training, using crucial elements from both projects. This after Laureus, which was recently announced as the official charity for the Hong Kong 7s, announced its Hong Kong 7s exchange programme, which will be hosted in April this year in partnership with the CoolPlay project and Hong Kong-based Operation Breakthrough.

Laureus ambassadors Jean de Villiers, Corné Krige, Dan Nicholl and Zanele Mdodana were joined by fellow rugby and netball legends, who took part in a series of coaching drills and life skills activities to enrich the youngsters. Gerhardi Odendaal, tournament director of the Zando 10s series, says Zando 10s has always focused on giving back and has maintained a great partnership with charitable organisations such as Laureus and the Chris Burger Petra Jackson Players’ Fund. “We have also, since inception, hosted our annual coaching clinic with young kids from various under-resourced communities across the Western Cape. The coaching clinic is a crucial component of our event and one that our legends re-

Rugby action at Zando 10s.

ally enjoy and look forward to each year. We would like to thank both Laureus and Coolplay for allowing us to be part of this very special initiative,” says Odendaal.

Morne du Plessis, chairperson of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa, says they would like to personally thank the Zando Cape Town 10s team, their ambassadors and the rugby and netball legends for being a part of this very special occasion, once again demonstrating that sport is a universal language that can unite all.

“We would also like to extend our best wishes to the 12 boys who will travel to Hong Kong. We are certain that they will grab this opportunity to travel abroad and mix with other learners from different cultural backgrounds. They will then return to their communities and continue to ignite positive change,” he says The Laureus Exchange will take place from Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 April and will see 12 youngsters from various CoolPlay sites given the unique opportunity to travel abroad and learn vital skills, using sport as a tool to empower them to lead successful lives.

VFor more information visit www.10s.co.za.

Zanele Mdodana at the coaching clinic.

Ex-Springbok player Jongie Nokwe, representing the WP Legends team, breaking the defences of his Vulcan Steel opponents.

Volleyball at Zando 10s.

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t is being dubbed the biggest bodybuilding and fitness development show South Africa has ever seen and not for nothing, with free tan-free division entry and free photography on Saturday 3 March.

The show is the brainchild of Physical Culture Association (PCA) South Africa president, Kevin Schwartz from Bellville.

“This show is aimed at first timers who’ve never competed and who have not placed in the top three at any show no matter which federation they competed in,” says Schwartz.

The show, which will take place at the Durbanville High School auditorium, aims to attract new talent and groom the champions of the future.

The show will cater for juniors, different ladies’ beach bikini and fitness divisions, as well as the men’s beach model, physique muscle model, classic bodybuilding and various weight divisions for the senior bodybuilding line-ups.

Damian Schechter from Sea Point is one of the most well-known faces in the industry and the newly appointed PCA Western Province chairperson.

“Having the vote of confidence from my PCA WP team, to work with and lead the brand within the province, is honestly one of my greatest career achievements and I couldn’t be any more excited for this opportunity,” says Schechter.

“I started getting involved in bodybuilding and fitness in late 2013 as an athlete.

Taking it a step further and becoming a judge soon after was one of the highest accolades of my career. What an absolute privilege it is to be trusted to place, nominate and reward athletes, credibly, for their hard work and support. Skip another year or two and here I am. Honestly, I couldn’t be any more grateful and humbled.

“The development show is going to rock South Africa’s socks off! What an exciting time to be a part of South African bodybuilding and fitness culture,” he says.

“The show will be something new, fresh, interactive and exciting. What makes this a special show is that it has been specifically designed for first timers and novices.

“It is known that competing in competitions can be costly, and for many of the athletes it is very hard to fund the preparations. Our athletes will experience free tanfree division entry (one only) and free

photography. This initiative is a first in the South African market and we hope that many athletes will flourish through the initiative to grow the sport.

Judging by the calibre of previous PCA WP events, we sure are in for a great experience with this one. South Africa has given birth to some of the world’s greatest athletes, from all over the country, and word on the street for this year is that they are all coming out in full force,” says Schechter.

Cape Town is known for hosting some of the very best shows in the country like the Conrad Nagel Xtreme Classic (24 March), Battle of the Titans VI (23 June) and MS Diva Extravaganza (28 July), all held at the Durbanville High School auditorium.

Any sponsors that would like to get involved with the development show or any other show in Cape Town can contact Damian Schechter at wp@pcasouthafrica.co.za or on 076 849 2529. For show dates and information, visit www.pcasouthafrica.co.za.

PCA SA Western Province chairperson, Damian Schechter.

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ocal rugby teams seem to be ready for the start of their season as they impressively displayed their early-season form with numerous tries being scored at the Tens inaugural tournament held at Vygieskraal on Saturday 3 February.

Six local teams participated in a Hamediehs Tens rugby tournament, with Primrose Club from Claremont taking the shine.

The team beat Collegians 12-5 in the final inaugural trophy, defeating teams such as Hamediehs, Vineyards, Collegians, Primroses, Surrey Estate and Manenberg. This competition sees teams of 10 members par-

SEAN CAMPBELL Eight runs in the first four innings were enough from Bellville Tygers to take the game away from VOB Macaws and run out eventually winners 12-7 at the Major League A match on Saturday.

It was the five runs in the fourth inning that took the stuffing out of VOB. Tygers’ five runs were scored from three hits, three walks and two sacrifice hits.

VOB’s starting pitcher Kieran Moore started the fourth inning but was only able to get one out in the six hitters he faced before Michael Scritten relieved him to get the other two outs.

Moore threw 3.1 innings, conceding seven hits, with eight runs, walking three and striking out three Tygers hitters. Scritten pitched 5.2 innings, conceding eight hits with four runs while walking three and striking out one.

It was the Tygers hitters that were in top form with a few of them recording multiple hits in the game. Their top hitters were Dayton Williams (3/4), Josh Halverson (3/5) and Jonathan Phillips (3/5). Charl

Abdullah Toffar of Surrey Estate Rangers smothers Hamediehs’s Cameron Ringquest in a tackle during the community Tens tournament held at Vygieskraal on Saturday 3 February.

ticipating in a 20-minute game for the prize of a cup. According to the organisers, the tournament is aimed at bringing the community rugby spirit back.

Hamediehs chairperson Ashraf Joseph says: “As a club we are focusing on the community aspect of the competition, thus we are calling it the Community Tens Cup, to revive the spirit among the clubs competing in the tournament.”

He says they also want to claim back their place in WP rugby as clubs, and in an attempt to achieve this, his team has appointed well-known local coach, Taariq van der Ross, as the head coach for this year’s season.

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Tygers too strong for VOB Cordier (1/1) hit a solo home run in the second innings to open the Tygers’ scoring.

Kevin Townsend started the pitching for Tygers and had figures of five innings pitched, four hits and two runs conceded, striking out two and walking three VOB hitters. He was relieved by Tygers u.18 player, Conrad Barnard, who pitched 2.1 innings, conceding five hits and five runs before being replaced by Jonathan Phillips who closed out the game for Tygers.

At Parktown Sports Complex, Carl Michael put in a nine-inning performance and was well backed up by his team who recorded three doubleplays in Athlone As’ 8-1 victory over Westridge Yankees.

Michael gave up seven hits and one run, while walking one and striking out seven in his nine innings. Only Luwayne du Plessis (3/4) and Ashley Julies (2/4) looked comfortable for Yankees. A’s recorded 13 hits off the two Yankees pitchers Luwayne du Plessis (12) and Jayson Ripepi (1). Faizel

Moosa batted 2/3, with Leon Dodgen, PJ Abrahams and Casey Ripepi all batting 2/4.

A’s left 13 runners on base compared to the six of Yankees.

In Bothasig the home team ran out 13-0 winners against Maitland Giants. Giants only recorded one hit through Kyle Russouw for the day. Four errors and 10 walks did not help Giants’ efforts.

In the sixth inning, Bothasig scored seven runs from three hits, four walks and two errors. Giants used three pitchers in six innings – USA-born Connor Walsh (3), Kurt Pretorius (2.1) and Canadian Jaz Shergill (0.2).Jared Elario and Darryn Smith did an efficient job on the mound.

Dayle Feldtman (2/2) and Nicholas Eagles (2/4) were the top hitters for Bothasig.

In the Major League B division, Helderberg Pirates came 5-0 down to beat Durbanville Villains 8-6 in Somerset West.

Durbanville scored five runs in the third inning from four hits, one error and one hit

by pitch.

Pirates managed to score one run in the third inning and two runs each in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, and another one in the eighth inning to complete the come-from-behind victory. Kieran Clacket threw all nine innings for Pirates.

Brad de Waal (2/5), Daryn Chalmers (3/5), Jared Uys (2/5), Garth Uys (2/4) and Justin Smith (2/3) all hit well for Pirates.

This is only Pirates’ third win after beating Athlone A’s and Westridge Yankees earlier in the season.

Thistle, despite out-hitting Grassy Park Crusaders, went down 12-6 in Grassy Park.

It was the nine walks and eight errors that hurt Thistle in the end. They recorded 10 hits compared to Crusaders’ seven.

Top hitters for Thistle were Spencer Diedericks (2/4), with Brent Frans (2/3) and Warren Adams (2/5) doing well for Crusaders. Oudshoorn-born Revan Plaatjies pitched all nine innings for Thistle. He conceded seven hits, 12 runs, nine walks while striking out five hitters.

Jarrod Williams and Lucien Swartz shared the pitching duties for Crusaders.