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Pet as a gift? Think twice RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

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iving the gift of unconditional love may seem like a wonderful idea but often the novelty of a puppy or kitten can wear off when the responsibility of pet ownership becomes a reality, says the SPCA Cape of Good Hope.

During the festive season, children are often gifted with new pets – birds, puppies, fish, rabbits and kittens – by their parents.

While the child’s happiness is paramount at the time, all the responsibility that comes with the gift of a pet should be seriously considered first.

Belinda Abrahams, communications manager at the SPCA, explains that Janu-

ary is the month in which the highest number of unwanted pets are surrendered to the SPCA. “In January 2018 and 2019 we saw respectively 1 344 and 1 075 unwanted animals come through our doors; and while the reduction in numbers is encouraging from one year to the next, the numbers are still gravely concerning.”

The situation is the same – if not worse –

A cat that was rescued in Hillview by Tears Animal Rescue is an example of what can happen to an abandoned animal. The cat had an advanced case of skin cancer and it was not certain that it would recover.

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for exotic animals. Steve Meighan, a Glencairn-based snake conservationist, says it is not uncommon for him to be called to rescue snakes that have been cared for by someone who has not researched the correct diet and habitats of their new pets.

“Each animal has needs and those needs are life-long – not only for Christmas. Some reptiles live 15 years or more, so it’s a longterm commitment.”

He recommends that proper research be carried out before taking the big step. He also says speaking to experienced pet-owners is a good measure to gauge what you’re in for when taking on ownership of a pet.

“If you rush off to buy a reptile without knowledge of what it needs, it will not eat and it will die,” he adds.

Abrahams says the following must be considered before acquiring or gifting an animal: . Can you or the potential owner afford to own a particular animal? This consideration must extend to not only food but also annual vaccination costs, parasite control and unexpected veterinary expenses. . Does the recipient want a pet and the responsibility associated with pet ownership? Gifting a pet into these circumstances would result in some serious welfare concerns, and a well-intended “gift” may well face a life of misery and neglect. . Does the potential owner have sufficient space for the animal to live a life where they can express their normal behaviour? . Will adequate shelter be provided? Will the pet be allowed to be part of the family? . Does the potential owner have the time and energy that must be invested in pet ownership to ensure that pets remain stimulated? This is so that they do not develop behavioural problems that will likely end in an animal being given to a shelter.

Most importantly, Abrahams says, pet ownership is a big responsibility. “Animals have little choice as to where they find themselves and it is the owners’ responsibility and duty to ensure that they do not take on animals that they cannot care for effectively and responsibly.

“We strongly oppose giving animals as gifts for all the reasons above.”

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Ocean View generates most dogfighting cases RACINE EDWARDES @RaeEdwardes

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cean View has been identified as a hotbed for dogfighting, with almost 40% of cases that could be prosecuted, deriving from this community.

According to Belinda Abraham, communications manager for the SPCA Cape of Good Hope, just under two-fifths of dogfighting cases – where there is sufficient evidence to open a docket and lay charges for contravention of the Animals Protection Act –have originated from Ocean View.

“All of these cases have children as the accused which is gravely concerning as this routine exposure to unfettered animal abuse and neglect is a major contributing factor to a later manifestation of social deviance,” she added.

This statistic has brought dogfighting under the spotlight of the provincial community safety department.

Provincial minister for community safety Albert Fritz called on neighbourhood watches, community policing forums and communities to help stamp out animal cruelty. “We will investigate a holistic ap-

proach to address this social ill.

“We will further consult with key stakeholders and academic communities as part of the safety plan to develop a long-term holistic response to this issue.”

His office will be arranging a meeting with all animal welfare societies in the province, including Animal Welfare South Africa, SPCA and Tears Animal Rescue, early next year to address the issue.

According to Ocean View’s Mother Theresa of animals, Ingrid Destorie, incidents involving animal abuse seem to have dropped in Ocean View, since gaining more attention in the past few months.

“I think the people who do the dogfighting are wary now,” she says.

“They know I’m watching them and that this is a problem here.”

For more information on the consequences of dogfighting, read “Dogfighting a rising concern” in People’s Post, 5 November: https://bit.ly/2OLvw5F V Report animal abuse to the SPCA on 021 700 4140, 083 326 1604 after hours or email info@capespca.co.za; the Animal Welfare Society for South Africa on 021 692 2626; or to the police on 08600 10111 or 32211 by SMS.

Dogfighting is under the spotlight of the provincial community safety department.

Important safety tips for the festive season The provincial minister for community safety, Albert Fritz has warned residents and holidaymakers to be safe during the festive season.

Fritz said there is often a spike in housebreakings during this time as homes are left vacant by owners and tenants who go away on holiday or are out and about.

Fritz gave some tips on how to stay safe.

These include: . Alerting your neighbourhood watch, police, security company, neighbours and street committees when you will be away; . Leaving lights on at home; and . Not letting your refuse bin or paper deliveries pile up whilst you are away.

“The City and the police have activated their festive season safety plans. This includes a heightened approach to safety and preventing break-ins, greater police visibility and close coordination with other safety agencies including metro police and neigh-

bourhood watches.

“At the same time, I urge that we prioritise the safety of our children. Every precaution must be taken to protect them when enjoying beach days, family braais, hikes, movie days at home, shopping and camping trips,” Fritz says.

Your child must be taught to keep doors and gates closed and locked, and that nobody can enter without permission from either a parent or responsible adult.

If you have a home security system installed, teach them how to activate and deactivate it, and to use other security devices like panic buttons, he urges.

“Your children should also have a list of emergency contact numbers saved on their cell phones and available at home near the telephone or on the fridge. These numbers should include the local police station, emergency medical service, a number for your neighbourhood watch, a trusted neigh-

bour, and your private security company,” he says.

Before visiting public spaces such as shopping malls, your children should know important information, including full names, home address and the contact details of one of their parents.

In addition, children should be taught about: . Stranger danger and sharing sensitive information, particularly on social media; . An evacuation plan in case there is an emergency at home; . Cooking and using kitchen appliances safely; and . To stay with groups when out with friends.

“Ultimately, each of us also has a responsibility to ensure safety within our communities and should continue to report crime and be vigilant, particularly over the festive break,” he says.

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CHILD WELLNESS

Increase in child gunshot injuries W

ith 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children being observed, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has revealed that 635 incidents involving violence against children have been treated between January and October this year.

Neglect (149), physical abuse (175) and sexual abuse (92) represent 66% of all cases.

Statistics of this year’s cases reveal that there is an association between the high number of patients admitted to the hospital, and domestic violence and alcohol/drug

abuse by negligent carers. There is no gender bias in the statistics with an even distribution. Of greatest concern to the hospital management is the increasing trend of child gunshot injury victims who are being caught in cross-fire incidents.

Dr Anita Parbhoo, medical manager at the hospital, explains: “Health resources are being redirected to provide high value care for these young victims which places a burden on our other services. It is terribly saddening and emotional and the entire hospital community is rocked by these cases. We call

on the public to reach out and support children in need of care and protection.”

Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, provincial minister of health, echoes the hospital’s message by calling on the whole community to take responsibility for their children, and the nation’s future.

“I would also like to appeal to doctors, nurses, teachers, friends, family and community members to have a heart, to have the courage to look, listen and to reach out and support children in need of care and protection,” she said.

Any person can report suspected child abuse or neglect if they believe, on reasonable grounds, that a child is in need of care and protection. Report these cases to a dedicated child protection organisation (for example, ChildLine), the provincial department of social development, or to the police.

V RCWMCH, through the Children’s Hospital Trust, is expanding its emergency centre, which is the reception point for most of these cases. Almost half of the R122 million funding target has been reached. Visit www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za to find out how you can help.

GET TESTED: In commemoration of World Aids Day, observed annually on 1 December, premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde lead by example, getting himself tested for HIV/Aids on Thursday 28 November. The test was conducted by provincial health minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo. The focus of campaigns run this year is to encourage communities to fight the epidemic. “Knowing your status will not only help you to access necessary health care if required, but will also allow you to take steps to ensure that you do not infect others. The test today was quick and simple. We need to remove the stigma around this disease by ensuring that testing for HIV is as routine as other health checks like having your blood pressure or blood sugar checked,” says Winde. Mbombo says the health department conducted 1.7 million HIV tests and started 41 318 new patients on treatment in the last financial year. “A total of 87 846 residents belong to adherence clubs, which make it simpler for patients to collect their medication, and therefore remain on treatment. We cannot get complacent. Testing and treatment are key to us beating this disease.”

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EASTRIDGE

Foundation feeds needy SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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breakfast daily.

“We are running this out of our own pockets and we need help because it is growing beyond us. I cannot tell these people next week that there is no food. They depend on us. If we do not get help, we will need to do that. Up to now, we have been running full steam ahead with the help of the Almighty,” he says.

The foundation feeds from its Jameson Street base every Tuesday from 15:00.

“There is no restrictions. No one gets turned away. Some people sit here from the time children get home from school. We give

them a moment of silence so that everyone can say a prayer and then we serve,” he says.

He says he understands how difficult it may be for some to come to collect food.

“They are not standing here for nothing.

It is out of need. To wait in a queue for food is not easy and some people have too much pride.”

Davids says he hopes to grow the initiative further with the help of more donors.

V To donate, get involved or for more information, call Davids on 078 048 3948, email wdtifoundation@mail.com, visit their Facebook page WDTI Foundation or Instagram page @wdti.foundation.

hat started out as kindness to his neighbours, has grown into an initiative that feeds hundreds of Eastridge residents every week.

The soup kitchen has been running for little over a year and is a family initiative, says Edries Davids, We Desire To Inspire (WDTI) foundation chair.

“My wife, Lutfiah started off by feeding 20 children who lived in our street, making a small pot of food, and then it grew beyond us. Now we feed around 400 people every Tuesday. We have been very fortunate that we have not once turned anyone away or told them that there is no more food,” says Davids.

“We do not have major sponsors, we have small sponsors and 80% of the funds come from the family.”

The foundation became a registered nonprofit organisation (NPO) in June this year.

The soup kitchen is run by Edries, his wife Lutfiah, son Junaid, daughter and sonin-law Shaheeda and Aslam Cummings, sister-in-law and cousin Geraldine Andries and Fazlin Riley.

“The feeding scheme led to many other things. Because of this, we now have a kids club with more than 70 children. It is not only about the food. We were thinking outside of the box,” says Davids.

The feeding scheme has also seen the residents take back their streets.

“This street has been gang-infested since I moved in and that has been 32 years. We fought one of the biggest merchants who Members of the WDTI Foundation who serve food to hundreds of residents each week. PHOTOS: stayed in this road. We are now rid of them. SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS Eight children who grew up in front of us lost their lives because of gangsterism and we wanted to show the little kids that there is more to life than having gangsters as role models and more to life than becoming a gangster,” says Davids.

The foundation hosted a heritage day event in September that encouraged children to play games in the street. They are now planning to host a similar Christmas event on Tuesday 24 December.

“We wanted to go back to ‘your child is my child’ and now we are reaping the benefits. Not a single child can walk in this street without an adult asking them where their parents are. Everyone looks after each other’s children,” says Davids.

The feeding scheme continues to grow with input from small donors and volunteers in Woodstock, Heideveld, Ottery, Panorama and Claremont.

The foundation works on a 6-week meal cycle feeding various meals.

Lutfia and Edries Davids with Milkshake Club founders and volunteers Malcom Lips and Sharon The foundation has also started feeding Constable.

Enjoy jam-packed beach day Children from Strandfontein, Mitchell’s Plain and surrounding areas will once again be able to enjoy a jampacked day filled with water and beach activities at Strandfontein Pavilion on Wednesday 11 December from 09:00 to 15:00.

The free event offers kayaking, surfing, beach soccer, volleyball, and many more activities. Food and drinks will also be on offer. The second Aqua Day for the year is hosted

by Strandfontein Municipal Facilities Management Committee (MFMC) and the 9Miles Project, in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

All activities will be supervised and children are urged to take along swimming costumes, a towel, a bottle of water, sun hat, and sunblock. Preregistration is advised and can take place via WhatsApp. Bus transport will be available from 07:00 through Mitchell’s Plain, Bayview, Strandfontein and Pelican Park.

V For more information or to pre-register, contact Danica Le Fleur on 061 628 2058; email info@9milesproject.org or visit www.9milesproject.org.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Connecting kids with their heritage T

he Jungle Theatre Company (JTC) has embarked on its new Jungle Performing Art Clubs Global Giving Campaign, which

runs until Tuesday 31 December, with the aim of continuing its drama clubs next year.

This “jungle-style” performing arts pro-

gramme is run by professional artists for children between the ages of eight and 13 from diverse backgrounds.

Westlake Drama Club children express themselves through theatre.

“They learn performing arts skills that they can use in all aspects of their lives; about cultural heritage through indigenous folk tales; life skills that will empower them to achieve their goals; to become role models, create and perform dynamic, relevant performing arts that link to local heritage as well as personal values and identity,” says JTC manager, Miranda Tait.

Tait said the role players at JTC intend to keep the programme running next year to keep children away from the social ills prevalent in the underprivileged communities of Cape Town. “JTC believes that at the root of these issues is a disconnection with our heritage and a lack of self-esteem and identity. JTC’s drama clubs aim to address self-esteem and identity through a connection with the environment, performing arts and heritage,” she explains.

By empowering the children to set and achieve their goals, allow them to become role models for others and hone their interpersonal skills, the long-term benefits of the programme are believed to be exponential.

“Relationships between participants from different backgrounds and upbringing will improve, creating a better understanding of different cultures and acceptance thereof.

Addressing social issues such as alcohol and drug abuse; anti-social behaviour; poverty; homelessness and crime – all very real issues in participants’ everyday lives – will give a sense of cultural awareness which is an important factor in the development of the self and one’s identity.”

Tait encourages the public, especially those who are avid theatregoers, to support its campaign and the development of the children who take part in it.

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HEALTH

Diabetes: Don’t become a statistic D

iabetes is an ongoing epidemic that continues to plague the lives of ordinary Capetonians and which is already causing more deaths than HIV and tuberculosis (TB).

“Deaths are still on the rise. The number of newly affected are increasing and those that are affected are getting younger and younger. This new epidemic – diseases of lifestyle – is caused by a number of factors, including unhealthy diets, obesity and lack of sufficient exercise,” says Dr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and health.

Diabetes is one of the major diseases of lifestyle and is currently the number one natural cause of death in the Western Cape.

“About 10% of our adult population currently have diabetes and this will increase to 20% by 2040. It is estimated that, in 20 years, one in five people will have diabetes,” says Badroodien.

“The very worrying statistic is that the younger generation is being increasingly affected. Type 2 diabetes which accounts for around 90% of diabetes can be largely prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.”

Badroodien says that the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution in 2006 to designate 14 November as World Diabetes Day. The occasion is aimed to raise awareness of diabetes, its prevention and complications, and the care that people with the condition need.

“The theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day and Diabetes month is the ‘Family and Diabetes’. The aim is to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and the support network of those affected,” says Badroodien.

“It also aims to promote the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of diabetes. If you live with diabetes, it doesn’t only impact you, it impacts

your family as well. It’s crucial that families act together to tackle this epidemic.”

One in two people with diabetes don’t know they have it, and most have Type 2 diabetes.

Left untreated or poorly managed, it can lead to life-changing complications like blindness, amputations, kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes.

“Diabetes was responsible for four million deaths in 2017 globally. Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs as well as their risk for Type 2 diabetes.”

Symptoms to look out for include: frequent urination, increased thirst, always feeling hungry, feeling very tired, blurry vision,

slow healing of cuts and wounds and tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet “There are numerous resources available online and at your nearest primary healthcare facility. Education on diabetes prevention and treatment as well as routine screening and risk assessment services are available at all City clinics,” he says.

“Our community services and health directorate also rolled out the Live Well Challenge a year ago to raise awareness about what constitutes healthy eating, and to provide access to regular exercise opportunities at our community facilities.”

The programme has been piloted at eight clinics across the metropole and residents

The diabetes awareness event hosted by the City of Cape Town last year.

can enquire from their closest facility where they can join the challenge, which has also become an integral part of the City’s health promotions calendar and outreach programme.

Residents can also consult their local community centre to find out what fitness programmes are on offer by the City’s recreation and parks departments.

“We strongly advise you to use all these available resources in order to diagnose and treat you and your family (young or old) early in order to prevent all the serious complications which could result in long-term disability, poor quality of life and even death,” says Badroodien.

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Making daily healthy choices will improve your health and quality of life.

Fun for all, this holiday With the schools officially closed, the City of Cape Town’s community services and health directorate has pulled out all the stops to ensure a fun, safe and educational holiday with activities at various municipal facilities.

. At Pelican Park library there are arts and crafts activities for children until Friday 13 December.

V For more information on other acrivities or other facilities hosting events, visit the City’s website: www.capetown.gov.za.

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A team consisting of administrative staff, prosecutors and traffic officers will be on the concourse level of the civic centre to assist motorists with their fines and/or warrants of arrest. The public will also have an oppor-

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CONTEST

Marching bands battle in Athlone T

he Western Cape Provincial Marching Federation held their annual schools competition on Sunday 8 December, at Athlone Stadium.

Schools from as far as Worcester competed on the day, vying to top the exhibition, grand

parade, drum major and inspection categories. The Cadets from Fairmount Secondary School in Grassy Park attained the overall highest score in the high schools division as well as best drum major, and second place in the other three categories.

More than 30 marching bands competed in the Western Cape Provincial Marching Federation annual schools competition on Sunday 8 December.

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Voorbrug High School supporters came out in numbers to cheer on their cadets. The learners and fans came out from Delft.

Jasmine Moses and Feroza Norton.

Rocklands’ Eisleben Road Primary School displayed impressive discipline and team work.

The Delong family watched the annual schools marching competition at Athlone Stadium.

Tamiryn Darries with Mushfieka and Shakoor Jaffer.

Sufiyan Dollie.

Hanover Park’s Parkfields Primary School and Crystal Secondary School had a great number of supporters in the stands at Athlone Stadium.

Crystal Secondary School supporters from Hanover Park.

Northwood Primary School from Woodlands.

Shafwaan and Fahiema Swartz.

Rio Grande Primary School from Manenberg.

Supporters came all the way from Worcester to see their children compete.

Littlewood Primary School from Eastridge had their last team pep-talk before their exciting performance.

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Abba tribute in Cape Town

Two blockbuster screenings

Expect to be transported back in time as The Abba Show heads to the Grand Arena at GrandWest in January.

Presented by Showtime Australia, expect an epic singalong during the tribute show on Saturday 18 January for one night only.

As one of Showtime Australia’s most enduring and successful shows, with devoted and ostentatious fans all over the world, tickets are already selling well and producers are expecting a huge, lively crowd to turn up and set the

December will see the release of Jumanji: the next level and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.

In the Jumanji sequel, the group are back but the game has changed. As they return to game land Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

The movie will release at Ster-Kinekor Canvendish Square on Friday 12 December.

In Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, the surviving resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of

dance floor alight.

Brits Hannah Pocock as Agnetha and Jenna Ball as Frida are set to dazzle audiences while Johannesburg’s André Behnke and Australian Zac Coombs will take on the roles of Bjorn and Benny.

Featuring classic songs such as “Waterloo”, “SOS”, “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, “Money”, “Knowing Me Knowing You” and many more, The Abba Show promises to be the must-see event of the new year for Abba lovers.

V Tickets cost between R180 and R380 and are avaiable through Computicket.

the Skywalker saga.

The movie will open at cinemas on Friday 20 December.

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Carols to usher in festive season I

t wouldn’t be the festive season in Cape Town without Carols at Kirstenbosch, the City’s much-loved carols event, and this year, it is taking place from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December.

Grab a picnic blanket, round up your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful evening. Proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored by Pick n Pay, the event will usher in the festive season with your favourite singalongs, delicious food and the beautiful sight of thousands of glowsticks lighting up the

evening sky. As always, Pick n Pay is offering to make your entire experience as hassle-free and as enjoyable as possible, so preorder a perfect picnic for two, comprising a scrumptuous selection which will be ready when you arrive at the event.

There’s also a special picnic for the little ones. The Pick n Pay food truck will be on site again this year, serving up mouth-watering options such as burgers, festive gammon rolls, and a tasty mushroom and brie burger with cranberry sauce as a veggie option.

In addition, there will be two coffee stations serving a selection of coffees and hot beverages; and a snack selection, including hot dogs, mince pies, cupcakes, crisps, chocolates and biltong. Note that wine will not be on sale at the event, but visitors are welcome to bring their own. Carols will be led

by Cape Town Concert Brass and the Cape Town Male Voice Choir.

Your support of this event enables Rotary International to assist communities across the Western Cape. Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and at all

Pick n Pay stores nationwide.

Thursday: adults R110, scholars R85, children R25; and Friday to Sunday: adults R125, scholars R90, children R30.

Prices include a glowstick and a song sheet. Gates open at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive early to secure your place and get comfortable.

Carols starts at approximately 19:45 and are finished by 21:30 at the very latest.

Pre-order your picnic basket from Webtickets at www.webtickets.co.za.

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ANIMALS HEAD TO UNITY JAM: Python and Gemsbok share their origin stories in the show Python and the Qunube Tree at the Muizenberg Unity Jam festival this weekend from Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 December. Muizenberg Methodist Church will set the scene for Python and for Dassie’s Tale, from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 December. Tickets for each of the shows this week are available on Quicket and also at the door (cash). Children’s books will also be on sale. All proceeds will be used to support the ongoing activities of Jungle Theatre Company. For more information, email info@jungletheatre.co.za.

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What Eskom is saying to us Sorry to all our friends, we did it once again.

We tried so hard and thought we so smart keeping the lights on, but boy we were wrong.

Loadshedding is on the way, maybe

later today.

We don’t know what to do, but it’s up to you. We need more money, no we not trying to be funny.

If you want the lights on and nothing to go wrong, please pay up with a smile.

Though it may take a while, we can’t tell you when the lights will stay on again. But we doing all we can, although we don’t really have a plan. Eskom.

JASMINE UYS, Athlone

Poaching taken more seriously On Tuesday 26 November’s standing committee meeting on community safety at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, it was announced as part of a briefing by the police on the 2018/19 annual report, that abalone poaching will be reclassified as a serious priority crime.

This will also include related crimes of an organised nature being considered a serious offence.

The reclassification of this dire criminal activity in our province is a step in

the right direction towards protecting the Western Cape’s delicate marine environment and our precious ocean resources.

I am glad to see that the police is finally taking this matter seriously in our ongoing fight to curb abalone poaching in the Western Cape.

The risk of abalone extinction is a real threat to the oceans of the Western Cape, which will have a knock-on effect on the aquatic environment, and the oceans economy of the province from which the

majority of South Africa’s fisheries is sourced.

This environmental crime is a pressing concern as abalone extinction could have disastrous consequences for the entire country.

I will be monitoring this crime reclassification closely to ensure that law enforcement follows through on its commitments in our ongoing fight to protect our province’s oceans.

ANDRICUS VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, member of provincial parliament

Judicial system: more must be done I am elated that an alleged 31-year-old relative of the slain Jesse Hess and her 85-year-old grandfather has been taken into custody for questioning.

The alleged suspect is a habitual criminal, having been linked to other crimes as well.

Our judiciary needs to do introspection

of its bail and parole policies and conditions, to avoid criminals being let loose to further perpetrate horrendous crimes.

I sincerely hope that justice will be done to ensure that Jesse and her grandfather, Chris Lategan’s killer is brought to justice and spends life imprisoned.

Load shedding nightmare a big worry It looks like it will be a dark Christmas for us all. At least that is how it looks with this load shedding.

It seems Eskom is just looking for excuses why they can’t or don’t want to give us electricity. It seems we are living in a fifth world country, never mind a third world country.

How can we sell electricity to other countries, but we can’t even keep our

own lights on? The irony. What could possibly be next?

Eskom needs to get their act together.

Each time they do this it seems to be a tactic to get us to pay more. I am so fed up with this already.

I really just want to live in the light. I pay for it after all.

MELANIE, Email

May Jesse and Chris’ dear souls rest in peace and God’s strength embrace them during their family’s time of bereavement. Let’s all fight against gender based violence and senseless killings. #EnoughIsEnough MARK KLEINSCHMIDT, Ward 60 councillor

Talk not enough to stop road carnage Why do we just hear about the meetings between the MEC and SANTACO while the battle for survival and carnage on the roads continues ad infinitum. Taxi drivers (not all, but most) are lawless and extremely bad drivers.

A TALBOT, Mouille Point

I was very shocked to read the column published in People’s Post (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November).

This is what so many women are facing and there is not enough being done to stop the evil that lives in our houses.

We need to all band together and make a change and teach our boys and girls the value of personal space and respect.

Rape and other sexual crimes happen everyday and they don’t stop during 16 Days of Activism. There are 365 days in a year and we should fight to abolish all forms of domestic violence currently taking place behind closed doors.

PAM CUMMINGS, Email

More must be done I would like to commend Samantha for her bravery in speaking out on her experience so openly (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November). We need more men and women to break the silence. I agree completely that more must be done every day and not only when a major case happens or is highlighted.

PETER CYSTER, Westridge

Start at home Samantha, you have said something very important, something that not many people are willing to admit (“Breaking silence”, People’s Post, 26 November).

I am so sick of this time of the year where everyone and anyone is out crusading about violence. Where are they when the perps walk free? When they get bail because of a lack of evidence or the victims pull back their cases because they are victimised even worse for speaking out. The stigma and being seen as less of a person is actually what makes it worse. It is hard enough to speak out against someone, especially someone you know or have known all your life and then still get shunned and judged and questioned for being a victim.

Let us speak honestly. Most of the times, it is a man that is known in the family that does these crimes. It must start before 16 Days of Activism. It must start at birth and families must stop covering up for these sick men.

SHARNA, Email

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Feldtman, Elario combine for win SEAN CAMPBELL

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wo home runs by Dayle Feldtman helped Bothasig Knights maintain their unbeaten run with a 10-6 victory over second-placed Bellville Tygers in their Cape Town Baseball Federation fixture played at the PP Smit Sports field on Saturday 7 December.

Feldtman batted 3/4 including the two home runs, combined with Jared Elario’s 11 strikeouts set up the victory for Bothasig.

Feldtman first homered in the third inning and then again in the ninth inning.

Teammate Justin Lazarus also homered in the third inning. For Tygers, Jonathan Phillips also homered in the third inning and Wesley Greeff in the sixth inning. Benjamin Smith (3/5) and Darren Boltman (3/4) were Bothasig’s other top hitters. Jonathan Phillips (3/4), Wesley Greeff (2/4) and Haydn Matthee (2/5) did well for Tygers.

Elario pitched six innings, giving up seven hits and walking two.

He was replaced by former VOB Macaw player Kieran Moore. Moore pitched three innings, giving up two hits, one walk and striking out two hitters. Tygers started with usually reliable Kevin Townend who gave up six hits and six walks in his 4.2 innings pitched. Anthony Phillips pitched 3.1 innings with Jonathan Phillips pitching for the last out.

The win gives Bothasig a four-point lead at the top of the log.

At the Rooikrans Sports field in Grassy Park, home team Grassy Park Crusaders

ISLAMIA REWARDS TOP ACHIEVERS: Islamia College in Lansdowne held its annual sports awards on Tuesday 3 December to honour all the top achievers in various codes of sport played in the calender year. Among the most prestigious awards were the sportsman and sportswoman of the year awards which Moegamat Jamalie and Imana Udien proudly walked away with on the night.

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squandered a 4-0 lead to lose 7-4 to VOB Macaws on Saturday.

Crusaders made six errors compared to the three from VOB. Crusaders also recorded four double plays compared to the two of VOB. Derick Baylis (4/6), Lance Gordon (2/5) and Josh Rich (2/5) came out top for VOB with Liam Samuels (2/4), Sergill Thompson (2/4) and Fabian Matthee (2/4) hitting well for Crusaders.

Both teams utilised three pitchers.

In other Major League results, the home teams took the points.

Athlone A’s beat Van der Stel 9-3 and Maitland Giants had the better of Durbanville Villains 13-2 in a match mixed with controversy and emotions.

In the Promotion League, Helderberg Pirates beat Thistle 10-2 in a close game at Radloff Park in Somerset West.

Seven runs from five hits, one error, a walk and a hit by pitch swung the game in Pirates’ favour after they held a slender 3-2 lead.

Kieran Clackett and Darryn Chalmers shared the pitching duties for Pirates. Revan Plaatjies, Gavin Jefferies and Keagan Watson did duty for Thistle.

In other Promotion League results, Lansdowne Eagles beat Silvertree Titans 14-4 and Westridge Yankees beat Battswood 21-5.

The upcoming weekend sees teams playing on Saturday 14 December and Monday 16 December, which is a public holiday.

Thereafter the teams take a short festive break.

Falcons stay in the hunt NOORE NACERODIEN Falcons Softball Club stayed in close contention behind frontrunners Lavender Hill with a hard-fought 9-5 victory over Kenfac Phillies in their Cape Town Softball Association’s Super League game played at the Turfhall Softball Stadium in Athlone on Saturday 7 December.

The Falcons batters amassed 13 hits off Ester van den Heever with Samantha Jones (3/4) and Amy Minnies (3/4) leading the offensive attack. In addition to the 13 hits, Falcons left six runners stranded on base. Young prodigy Amy Minnies continues to improve among her senior compatriots, giving up only seven scattered singles on the pitching plate for Falcons.

A welcome return to the game was Natalie Abrahams for Westridge Yankees.

She faced 27 batters – six more than the minimum – giving up a mere single hit to Tantasport’s Justine Stewart.

Rhonda Minnies was not going to be outdone by the younger players and led the Yankees offence with a 2/3 batting performance.

Roxanne Albertyn gave up six hits on the pitching rubber for Tantasport.

The first half of the season comes to an end on Friday 13 December with a Vintage Series Softball Extravaganza at

Turfhall Softball Stadium starting at 19:00. The series will see the stars of yesteryear in action.

Results Super League Tantasport 1, Westridge Yankees 4; Heideveld Yankees 0, Lavender Hill 15; Falcons 9, Kenfac Phillies 5 Major League Falcons 1, Lavender Hill 0; Westridge Yankees 10, Kuils River Cougars 1; Table View Tornados 6, Belhar Dolphins 7 First League Battswood 14, Panthers 4; Lavender Hill 7, Crusaders 0; Blackheath 7, St Martins 0; Glenthorn A’s 7, Khayelitsha Eagles 9 Second League Devonshire Rovers 13, Kenfac Phillies 0; Battswood 9, Falcons 15; Tantasport 17, Table View Tornados 16 Third League Khayelitsha Superstars 12, Normies 5; Table View Tornados 8, Heideveld Yankees 12; Stealers 11, Blackheath 5; Strandfontein Mets 5, Westridge Yankees 14; Thistles 0, St Augustines 7

Bettina Phillips of Falcons stops Kenfac Phillies player Jenna Moses in her tracks with a tag on third base during a Super League game played at Turfhall on Saturday 7 December.

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Biggest youth T20 tournament kicks off next week Awqaf SA, in association with Primrose Cricket Club, will host the fourth annual T20 Youth Cricket Tournament from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December.

A record 68 teams from the u.11 to u.17 age categories, girls’ teams as well as 150 minicricketers, will take to the field in what has become the largest T20 youth tournament of its kind in South Africa.

This year’s event is of added significance as it will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death in detention of Imam Abdullah Haron at the hands of the apartheid regime.

“Imam Haron was not only a religious leader and political activist who gave his life in advocating social justice, but he was also an avid sportsman who played a significant role in non-racial sport,” Awqaf deputy CEO and tournament convenor, Mickaeel Collier, explained.

The T20 Youth Cricket Tournament started from humble beginnings in 2016 and is hosted in association with Primrose Cricket Club. It is held under the patronage of Cricket South Africa vice-president, Beresford Williams, and Western Province Cricket As-

sociation CEO, Nabeal Dien.

Collier said the tournament is aimed at giving equal opportunity to our youth, irrespective of their economic and social backgrounds.

“In today’s day and age so much participation in sporting events is reserved for only those who have the funds. Our tournament is a family-friendly event that aims to embody all the positive values of post-apartheid South Africa … we have deliberately chosen to remain at grassroots grounds.

“The four-day tournament aims to pro-

mote social cohesion and is designed to give the young players a sense of cricket heritage that instills within them the values of social justice via sport,” he said.

Collier called on the community to come out and support the young cricketers who will play at the Primrose Cricket Club grounds in Loch Road, Kenilworth and neighbouring fields in Chukker Road in Kenwyn and Rylands.

V Regular updates will be posted to the official Facebook and Instagram pages @T20YouthCricket and online at www.awqafsa.org.za.

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Avendale stopped in tracks GOOSAIN ABRAHAMS

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vendale’s purple patch came to an abrupt halt when they were beaten by three wickets against Pinelands Cricket Club in their Western Province Cricket Association first division B game on Saturday 7 December.

Avendale, who batted first, were dismissed for only 125. In reply, Pinelands lost wickets at regular intervals, but opener Mubashir Vallie (60) stood firm and saw his team home with seven wickets down.

Mitchell’s Plain were in good nick, recording a comfortable 42-run win over Heideveld. After scoring 156, Mitchell’s Plain had Shaun Damons (5/21) to thank as he put the skids on the opposition batsmen as Heideveld were dismissed for 114.

At Green Point Track, hosts United scored a much-needed win over Edgemead with a three-wicket win thanks to an undefeated 60 by all rounder Kieron Kenny.

Results: Premier league: Strandfontein v Rondebosch Strandfontein 155 (Ashley Thomas 31, Chad Josephs 25, Saliegh Jaffar 23; Jason Fourie 4/30, Alistair Gray 3/25) Rondebosch 156/8 (Travis Norris 42, Tayo Walbyrgh 31; Rostill Wessels 5/32)

Rondebosch won by 2 wickets Durbanville v WPCC Durbanville 282/6 (Hayes van der Berg 66, Jean Marais 65, Andre Malan 64*, Pieter Malan 40; Ryan Klein 2/26) WPCC 271/7 (Jarryd Walsh 87, Gabriel Gad 77, Ridaa Isaacs 38; Taswin Lukas 3/52) Durbanville won by 11 runs Victoria v Brackenfell Victoria 222/6 (Isaac Dikgale 62*, Robert van der Ross 51, Marco Wyngaard 36; Johan Loubser 2/34, Brandon Viret 2/50) Brackenfell 223/3 (Michael Loubser 44, Chris Dent 39) Brackenfell won by 7 wickets Claremont v Langa Claremont 271/4 (D Smith 133, Mark Hendricks 41, Keenan Bowers 34) Langa 127 (Raees Mohamed 30, Mangaliso Mtya 25; Mark Hendricks 2/6, James Mackintosh 2/21, Marvin Williams 2/23) Claremont won by 144 runs First division A: Primrose v Rylands Primrose 123 (Raees Carr 56; Faheem Bedford 2/12, Munowar Samsodien 2/13, Ridwaan Williams 2/26) Rylands 124/7 (Bradley Moses 51, Rushdie Jappie 38; Magmoed Petersen 3/20, Suhail Fortuin 2/20) Rylands won by 3 wickets

Primrose players Shuhail Fortuin (left) and Mahier Eksteen celebrate the wicket of Moegsien Mukhtar of Rylands Cricket Club who looks dejected as he makes his way back to the pavilion after being caught behind without troubling the scorers. The WP cricket first division A game was played at the Hazel Road sports complex on Saturday 7 December. Rylands won by 3 wickets after Primrose were bowled out for 123 in their innings.

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