People's Post Grassy Park - 8 September 2020

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Representatives of various safety structures visit Grassdale High School to hand over emergency care packs on 31 August.

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afety structures in the Grassy Park policing precinct have joined hands to launch a sanitary pad drive that will eventually benefit all 24 schools in the area.

Initiated by New Horizon Neighbourhood Watch and Grassy Park community policing forum (CPF) treasurer Saadiqah Ganief, the initiative is backed by a partnership between the CPF, Grassy Park police, New Horizon Neighbourhood Watch, Grassy Park Precinct neighbourhood watches and the Grassy Park Empowerment Forum.

“During the lockdown period, we saw the need to assist with necessities other than feeding. We focused on our ladies in aid of Women’s Month and the gender-based violence sadly occurring oh so often. Working together, we collected sanitary toiletries for two months beginning in July. We see the

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need for sanitary toiletries as it’s a basic necessity but an expensive one. Menstruation stigma and taboos are stereotypes that are still very vocal within our communities,” says Ganief.

The drive saw the collection of soap, sanitary towels and other toiletries to put together emergency packs and care packs.

The first emergency packs were distributed on Monday 31 August when representatives visited Fairmount, Grassdale and Grassy Park high schools – the visits also marked the launch of the initiative.

Ganief says the school emergency packs consist of three packs of jumbo pads. A total of 10 emergency packs are given to the high schools with five emergency packs given to primary schools.

Ganief says other community organisations are also benefiting.

“Our theme is to stop period poverty.

Menstruation is not a choice and advocating for sanitary towel dispensers should be the new norm. Female hygiene rights are

very important,” says Ganief.

Other than the school emergency packs, care packs –consisting of sanitary towels, a facecloth and a bar of soap – were given to the Grassy Park police station Victim Support Unit and active community organisations.

Sanitary bulk packs, containing six packets of pads and 20 tampons, were also provided to the police station.

Emergency packs distributed to the neighbourhood watches consist of three bulk pads and 10 tampons per structure.

“We wanted to ensure that each of the 24 schools in the precinct benefits. Support organisations for women and active community structures within the precinct were chosen,” says Ganief.

Station Commander Col Dawood Laing and his team were at the event, together with CPF chair Melvin Jonkers, deputy chair Nicole Jacobus and Ganief who addressed the schools.

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Laing says the police will remain closer to the communities they serve.

“We know our communities are suffering financially and this is just a small contribution from our side to show we do care. When the CPF asked (us) to get involved, we grabbed at the opportunity to help as we know the struggles of the youth, especially during this time of Covid-19 (and) the new normal.”

The CPF plans to continue the drive up to the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign on 25 November. Residents are urged to donate soap, facecloths, sanitary towels or tampons.

V To donate or for more information, contact Saadiqah Ganief on 073 674 2506 or saa.ganief@gmail.com or email grassyparkcpf@gmail.com.

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Court prep assistance offered to GBV survivors Survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), daunted by facing their perpetrators in court, can make use of assistance offered by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The national director of public prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi says NPA court preparation officers, based at courts, assist survivors in need of preparation or support so that they can testify in court.

The service, known as “Ke Bona Lesedi

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ith the increase of gender based violence and domestic violence instances in South Africa, the Western Cape department of community safety has launched a detailed booklet on how to obtain protection orders.

Provincial community safety minister Albert Fritz says the launch of the “Guide for Victims of Domestic Abuse” booklet, produced by the department, provides useful information on how to obtain a protection order. “I encourage residents to share this information far and wide to ensure that it reaches those who may need it most. Going forward, the department will implement a range of communications devised to share this information further,” says Fritz.

The booklet assists in defining a domestic relationship and domestic violence; outlining the rights of a victim and the responsibilities of police, defining a protection order and how to obtain it; and providing useful contact details on how to access domestic violence, gender based violence and femicide related services.

“In applying for a protection order, it is important to distinguish between the applicant

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Mental Health in South Africa Mental disorders are the third highest burden of disease, after HIV and other infectious disorders. 75 percent of people with mental illnesses do not receive any care. One in five people suffer from some form of mental disorder. It is estimated that by 2020, depression will be the second most disabling condition in the world.

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and respondent. Victims of DV and GBV should firstly report the incident to their local police station. The victim must then apply for a protection order at their local magistrate’s court. In doing so, the victim in the application for a protection order becomes the applicant. The alleged perpetrator in the application becomes the respondent. It should be noted that an interim protection order can also be issued at any time of the day or night for protection. Alternatively, if the victim does not have a legal representative, the clerk of the court is obliged by law to inform the victim of relief or remedies available in terms of the Domestic Violence Act,” says Fritz.

A protection order is issued by a court of law and prohibits the respondent from: . enlisting the help of another person to commit any such act; . entering a residence shared by a complainant and the respondent or a specified part of the shared residence or the victims place of employment or where the victim resides; . committing any other act as specified in

the protection order including an order to seize any firearms or dangerous weapon from the respondent; or . financially threatening the victim by making monetary relief available to the victim.

“You can apply for a protection order if you are a victim of domestic violence, this includes children. If the victim is too young, a parent or guardian, or any person acting on behalf of someone who is responsible for them, may apply with their permission for a protection order,” says Fritz.

“In the event that the respondent disobeys the protection order, the applicant should contact the police. Thereafter a statement will be taken from him/her; the police will be provided with a warrant of arrest which the complainant received together with the protection order and, if the victim is in immediate danger, the respondent will be arrested, otherwise he/she will be given a notice to appear in court.”

V The booklet can be obtained from https://www.westerncape.gov.za/files/docs_dva_booklet_2020-a5_final_-

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Mental Health Dr. Rapiti qualified with a diploma in mental illness and developed a keen interest in mental health. In the more than 25 years that he has been offering psychiatry services, he has successfully treated a number of patients from all over Cape Town with a wide range of mental conditions. These include major d e p re s s i ve d i s o rd e r s , b i p o l a r d i s o rd e r, schizophrenia, drug induced psychosis, anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, adjustment disorder and anxiety in children and ADHD.

assists with restored dignity and empowerment for the survivors.

There are 161 court preparation officers throughout the country who are situated at various courts dealing with GBV. To be referred to a court preparation officer for assistance, contact the province’s court preparation manager.

V In the Western Cape, contact Gary Titus on 021 487 7287 or GVtitus@npa.gov.za.

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Court Preparation Programme”, is available at most sexual offences courts and other courts dealing with GBV. On request, a senior public prosecutor or a court preparation manager will identify an appropriate court preparation officer to assist survivors.

The service offering does not promise a particular outcome in the case and each individual’s experience is unique, nonetheless, it

in the private sector, so the majority of the indigent in this country do not have easy access to mental health care. This has a serious and negative impact on individuals afflicted by mental illnesses, their family and the work situation.

Dr Rapiti recognised the need for such a service in his practice and his community and is able to assist patients with the treatment and management of mental health conditions.

Family Health Dr Rapiti counsels patients using the principals of behaviour modification therapy and motivational counselling. He offers counselling for couples with marital or relationship problems, bereavement counselling, counselling of children who are battling with their parent's divorce and counselling for patients suffering from work related stress and anxiety.

Executive Counselling Quite early in his practice, DR Rapiti recognised the

need for a specialised form counselling for today's highly stressed and pressured executives. It is taboo for these high pressured individuals to sit in the waiting rooms of psychiatrists and psychologists, fearing that they might be recognised by their colleagues or clients. Many of them do not seek professional help, so their work and family life suffers. They often turn to alcohol and illegal substances to combat the stress of their highly pressured jobs. This only makes the situation worse, hence there is such a high suicide rate amongst them, when they hit a major crisis in their lives.

DR Rapiti deals with them in a very special and discrete way, where the client could contact him directly on his cell phone and arrange a place and time that is convenient for both of them. All information is kept totally confidential. He has counselled doctors, lawyers, priests, businessman and their children.

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Albert Fritz, the provincial minister for community safety, welcomes the recently established Court Watching Brief (CWB) Unit’s efforts to promote awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence.

As head of the unit, Advocate Leslie Morris has been tasked to monitor cases relating to GBV, femicide and domestic violence.

The CWB unit monitors criminal cases struck off the court roll as a result of possible police inefficiencies.

Where cases are struck off the court roll because of systemic failures, these are captured and reported to the provincial police commissioner to ensure remedial action is taken.

Going forward, the unit will provide quarterly reports on emerging trends in cases and blockages in referral pathways to better unpack and address these matters. Morris, in his first month as head of this unit, has already issued his first report.

Fritz says: “I welcome the efforts by Advocate Morris thus far. When he was first tasked with these cases, he expressed that he wanted to go beyond monitoring cases and towards advocacy. He has done just that. Between Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August, he took part in workshops, together with Cederberg municipality, in Lamberts Bay, Elands Bay, Graafwater, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Wupperthal, providing training on basic human rights, protection orders, secondary victimisation, amongst others.”

Minister Fritz says advocacy and awareness cannot be limited to the CWB unit alone.

“The Department of Community Safety remains committed not only to performing oversight but contributing to the safety of all residents,” says Fritz.

V Should you wish to liaise with the CWB unit, you can call 021 483 7863 or email Advocate Morris on police.oversight@westerncape.gov.za.

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COCHLEAR IMPLANT

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Abdud Dayyaan Abrahams, who lives in Mitchell’s Plain, is a learner at the Carel he prospect of a nine-year-old boy gaining du Toit Centre for Hearing Impaired Chilthe ability to hear for the first time in his dren in Parow. life is nearing the realm of high likelihood He was born with hearing loss and at the as his mother continues her efforts to raise age of four, received his first cochlear imfunds for a life-changing medical device. plant in his right ear, but continued to use a hearing aid in the left, his mother, Mishkaah Abrahams, explains.

“I flew to Jo’burg and Durban six years ago for funds, I had functions (to raise the money), and I bought the hearing aid through the school,” she adds.

But, as Mishkaah wrote on a Back-a-Buddy page, “Despite using the most powerful hearing aids available, over time we have seen that the left ear’s benefit from the hearing aid diminished as his hearing loss in the left ear became worse.”

Since discovering that hearing aids were not the Abdud Dayyaan Abrahams is in need of a cochlear implant and his right fit for her mother, Mishkaah, is raising the funds for it. son, she began

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campaigning to raise funds for a cochlear implant in his left ear.

The hopeful mother says the implant’s overall costs are in the range of R85 000, which will cover more than just the device.

“It is a new cochlear implant launching soon; it’s called a Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor. He will be one of the first ones to have it, and it’s very expensive to maintain it.”

But she believes the procedure will be extremely beneficial for him, and so she continues to host functions and sell homecooked meals to the community to garner the support they need.

The provincial health department recently released a statement about the positive outcomes of a cochlear implant for a twoyear-old girl. She received the device which was installed in June this year.

Jennifer Perold, audiologist and coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, said since the surgery it has been a delight to watch Sage Cloete (2) growing in confidence and in her awareness of new sounds in her environment.

Mishkaah is confident that Abdud Dayyaan’s implant will have the same results.

She also hopes to find a generous donor to assist her with the future maintenance of the implant.

She says Abdud Dayyaan is excited to receive a new implant.

She describes him on her Back-a-Buddy page as “a friendly and funny boy who enjoys playing, swimming and construction activities. He has a gentle and loving nature and a sparkle of mischief is always present in his brown eyes”.

V To support Abdud Dayyaan’s cause, visit https:// www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/abduddayyaan.

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Retention and renovation of the main house (on Portion 1), and alterations/additions to the existing outbuilding (on Portion 2). Addition of four new houses within the garden area (on Portions 3 - 6 of the subdivision).

A copy of the application can be obtained from: Name: Claire Abrahamse e-mail: claire@claireabrahamse.co.za or mishkah@claireabrahamse.co.za Telephone: 083 718 1919 Postal Address: P.O. Box 910, Cape Town, 8000 Please use the above information if you require a hard copy of the report delivered to you. Alternatively, a copy of the report can be downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kynms2fghtmsop9/AACdLOb wY376C8HJxgcgPgjta?dl=0 Any person wishing to object or comment on heritage grounds to the application must make such comment/objection in writing to the above address on or before 8th October 2020. Kindly note that objections or comments that are not made on heritage grounds will not be considered.

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Elderly warned to be on high alert Elderly residents of Cape Town have been warned to be alert and vigilant, especially when it comes to pension days.

The warning was issued by armed response company Fidelity ADT, following recent incidents in parts of Wynberg, Kenilworth and Plumstead.

“From what we have been able to ascertain, it appears that there is an increase in incidents in which unscrupulous people target elderly residents to steal their money. It also seems that weekends and Sassa (South African Social Security Agency) pension days are when this happens most often,” says Jade Hanning, Cape Town South district manager at Fidelity ADT. “There is a responsibility on

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PEOPLE'S POST Tuesday, 8 September 2020

POWER SUPPLY

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s rolling blackouts continue to grip the country, Eskom has urged residents to switch off their geysers and pool pumps during load shedding.

“Customers are advised to switch off geysers and pool pumps during load shedding to prevent a load surge and possible tripping of electricity supply when supply is restored to large areas after load shedding,” says Eskom spokesperson Bulelwa Ncobo.

“Once the electricity has been restored, customers should wait at least 30 minutes before switching on geysers and pool pumps to avoid the possible tripping of electricity.”

Ncobo explains that cold load pickup takes place when a distribution circuit is reenergised following an extended outage, where the current is high enough to cause a rapid overcurrent (load surge) that may cause the electricity supply to trip.

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New dates for SA National Parks Week South African National Parks (Sanparks), together with Total South Africa and FNB, will be hosting the 15th annual SA National Parks Week from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November.

Fundisile Mketeni, Sanparks chief executive officer (CEO), says: “Sanparks has postponed the free access week which is traditionally held in September, to November due to the Covid-19 alert level two regulations which restrict the number of people allowed within public spaces. Additionally, we have implemented extra visitor management procedures in the parks to manage visitor volumes in line with regulations to further mitigate the risk of the spread of coronavirus at this time.”

SA National Parks Week is an annual campaign that gives all South African citizens the opportunity to enter most of the

parks managed by Sanparks for free, with the exclusion of Namaqua National Park and Boulders section at Table Mountain National Park. The free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Mketeni says every year Sanparks aims to increase the number of citizens that are granted free access to national parks during this time. He says since they started the programme in 2006, some 551 393 South Africans have been afforded the opportunity to enter national parks, and they want to see these numbers grow.

Mketeni says: “The week in partnership with Total South Africa and FNB is meant to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa’s natural, cultural and historical heritage and a deeper appreciation of biodiversity. It is important for South Africans to

visit and know the importance of national parks.”

Mketeni highlights the growing need for national parks to be relevant, particularly to young people and communities living adjacent to parks. “Through our socio-economic transformation programmes and our expanded public works programme, we work closely with communities living adjacent to national parks in order to be more inclusive so we can tackle issues of wildlife crime with their help, afford them more access to parks for cultural use, inform young people about the different career options that parks have to offer and create job opportunities. Sanparks hopes to strengthen and enable those communities to reap the benefits of the national parks.”

V For more information visit the website at www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week.

Vehicle licence renewal: check your dates Motorists whose motor vehicle licences expired on Monday 31 August, including those who were given a three-month grace period because of the Covid-19 lockdown, now have until Tuesday 22 September to renew their licence discs.

This extension is valid for licences that expired between Tuesday 31 March and Sunday 31 May. The City of Cape Town has confirmed that no interest or penalties will be charged if motor vehicle licences, which expired on the dates listed above, are renewed on or before 22 September.

“The extension aims to help alleviate the pressure at customer offices across the metro and in South Africa and to assist more

motorists with their renewals,” a media statement released by the City reads.

Customer officers are currently operating with reduced staff due to Covid-19 restrictions. To avoid queues, the City advises motorists to renew their licences online if possible. Regulations as per the national department of transport are: . Discs that expired on 30 June: payment and renewal had to be done by 21 July. . Discs that expired on 31 July: payment and renewal had to be done by 21 August. . Motor trade vehicle numbers/trade plate for motor vehicle dealers: renew by 31 November. . Driver licences, learner’s licences and roadworthy certificates: renew by 31 Janu-

ary 2021.

Motorists who could not renew their licences due to lockdown, but who needed to renew their licences before 26 March when the lockdown was implemented but failed to do so, will have to pay penalties.

“Online applications over the March, April and May months needed to be redone because of the passage of time. Fines cannot be written off as it is not a decision the City can make. This falls within the ambit of the national department of transport and the City follows the prescripts of the applicable regulations and legislation,” the City said.

V To register for e-Services visit the online e-services portal. For motor vehicle registration and licensing assistance, email Vehicle.Licence@capetown.gov.za.

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In celebration of International Dog Day commemorated annually on 26 August, the Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) is holding a drive to raise funds for pet sterilisation.

Dog Day was established to respect and celebrate every dog, no matter what breed they are, and to draw attention to the plight of canines all around the world.

ARO wants to recognise this day by showing how loyal human supporters can help make a difference in the lives of many dogs and their loving owners.

The organisation encounters hundreds of pet owners through its mobile clinics and through its onsite clinic where efforts are made, no matter the challenge, to ensure dogs are treated to minimise illness and suffering.

The organisation tries to focus on the positive side of the work with pet sterilisation one of the most effective methods of preventing cruelty and the birth of unwanted litters of puppies.

ARO is appealing to donors and supporters to pledge R400 to pay for a spay.

V For more information, visit www.animalrescue.org.za.

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oshi the loggerhead sea turtle seems to have found her home range along the Eighty Mile Beach in Western Australia.

Over the past two months, she has covered an average of 12km a day, much less than the 4248 km a day she was cruising at before her arrival at Eighty Mile Beach.

Yoshi was released off Cape Point in 2017, 20 years after she was rescued by a Japanese fishing vessel and handed over to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. Her 982-day voyage since release might very well be one of the greatest journeys and ocean crossings ever recorded.

Spokesperson for the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation Maryke Musson has been tracking Yoshi since her release. She says it was initially speculated that Yoshi originated from the Northwest or Southwest Indian Ocean loggerhead populations in Oman or KwaZulu-Natal respectively, but it now seems that it is more likely that she is from the Southeast Indian Ocean population from Western Australia. Her tracks, once she reached the Indian Ocean, showed a very similar route to that of post-hatchling loggerhead turtles from Western Australia, but just in reverse.

Musson says, “It has been such a privilege to be part of this remarkable adventure, part of it with Yoshi, and part of it cheering her along from Cape Town. I am thrilled that she has found a safe area to call home. The Aussies have been superb hosts to Yoshi, and now I believe they are family. I am hoping her tag will last for a few more months so we can finally see whether she is going to contribute to the loggerhead population at the nesting sites about 1 300km west of her. She has proven to be a superior athlete, so this is a distance that she can cover well before summer.”

Yoshi’s 40 011km swim is the longest re-

corded sea turtle journey ever tracked, in both distance and in time. It is also the longest distance tracked for any marine animal. Only one bird, the little arctic tern, with its up to 77 000km migration, can give Yoshi a run for her money, and holds the record of longest animal migration tracked. Yoshi was fitted with a Wildlife Computers Spot tag and Argos satellite telemetry is used for data analysis through Collect Localisation Satellites (CLS).

The South African Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries supplied the tag and telemetry platform and scientists from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Western Australia, as well as the rangers from the Biyandanga community are now Yoshi’s custodians and local family. Professor Ronel Nel and Dr George Hughes shared their turtle expertise and excitement during the entire journey.

“This certainly isn’t the end of Yoshi’s incredible journey, but we are drawing near to the end of our ability to monitor her. Whatever she decides to do, one thing is sure, South Africa hasn’t seen the last of the Yoshi family,” says Musson.

V Full blog detailing Yoshi’s journey and legacy can be found at https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/yoshi-the-loggerhead-is-finally-home-in-australia-probably

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‘ANGELS OF MERCY’

Chopper squad fly 10000 missions N

etcare 911 emergency helicopter service celebrates 15 years of lifesaving missions.

The “Angels of Mercy” helicopter service has celebrated its 15 year anniversary with 10 000 missions completed.

The life-saving helicopter emergency medical service (Hems) linked to Netcare 911 celebrated this milestone on Thursday 3 September.

“Not only has Netcare 911 marked this milestone in its service to the community, but also that the Hems, which is popularly known as the ‘Angels of Mercy’, has now flown more than 10 000 missions,” says David Stanton, head of clinical and education of Netcare 911.

“These achievements bring home to us the many critically injured or ill patients whose lives we helped to save, highlighting the immense contribution the service has made within our country over this time.”

Netcare 911 currently operates 24-hour Hems bases in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Its aircraft fleet includes Bell 407, Bell 222 and Bell 430 helicopters, all of which are fully configured to enable ICU level of care to all patients. Fitted with the latest in diagnostic, ventilation and monitoring equipment, the emergency medical crews are able to continue providing care at an ICU level throughout the patient’s transfer to hospital.

Stanton says with a dedicated team of experienced pilots and emergency care practitioners, the Hems helicopters are deployed to reach the scene of an emergency in the shortest possible time to provide the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care to patients, thereby giving them the best possible chance at recovery. These may include patients who have been seriously injured in road or other accidents, or who have had a life-threatening medical emergency such as a stroke or heart

The life-saving helicopter emergency medical service linked to Netcare 911 celebrated 15 years last week. attack.

“Having Hems as an integral part of our nationwide emergency medical service means that we can swiftly reach patients in metropolitan and outlying areas, including the most remote locations. In cities, for example, traffic is often gridlocked and a helicopter can reach a critically injured patient much quicker than a response car or an ambulance to commence life-saving treatment. Once patients are stabilised the helicopter can fly them to the most appropriate hospital very quickly for further specialised care,” explains Stanton.

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In addition to being on standby for medical emergencies, the Hems air ambulances are also used to expedite the safe transfer of critically ill adults and infants between hospitals for specifically required treatment.

“With a strong focus on clinical excellence, the performance of our teams is measured on multiple factors, including response and scene times and pain management. Cases are reviewed and discussed regularly to ensure that patients receive the best and safest care at all times. The Netcare 911 Hems, which has been operational since 2005, assists us to reach more South Africans in their time of greatest need and there is no doubt that it has saved many thousands of lives. Flying with experienced medical crews, the best medical equipment available, supported by Netcare 911’s world-class national emergency operations centre, and with oversight from a team of medical specialists, the service forms an integral part of Netcare 911’s vision of delivering the best and safest care to the people of South Africa,” he adds.

Netcare’s general manager: emergency,

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“The Netcare Group’s resources and support are always available to the Netcare 911 Hems service. This makes it possible for us to provide the highest levels of medical services to patients whether on the scene of the emergency, including on-site surgical interventions and complex inter-hospital transfers when required. The latter has included transfers with the ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) life-support system,” explains Toubkin.”

“Netcare 911’s ‘Angels of Mercy’ have proved to be a most valuable lifeline to patients in their time of greatest need over the past decade and a half. We look forward to being of service to South Africans for many more years to come,” concludes Stanton.

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Dads play an important role “We should move away from using terms such as fathers are ‘helping’ a mother look after your child. You’re a father, so it’s your responsibility,” says Dr Tawanda Makusha of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

His words rang clear at the Hearlines Centre for Values Promotion’s, third webinar in a four-part series considering key issues around men, masculinities and fatherhood in South Africa. The webinar was held on Wednesday 2 September.

The webinar explored how the first 1000 days of a child’s life, from conception to the age of two, provide a valuable opportunity for a father to get involved. During this formative time, the foundations are laid for emotional, intellectual, relational and physical development – and fathers have as important a role to play as mothers.

The webinar series is presented in partnership with the DSI-NRF Centre of Human Excellence and the National Research Foundation, and funded by the Oak Foundation.

In addition, he said that upon becoming fathers, men are more likely to stop indulging

in risky behaviours. Where fathers have themselves had adverse childhood experiences, they need to realise that it could affect their parenting, said panellist Mercy Manyema from the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development.

“Speak about it, normalise seeking help and do not feel ashamed”, she said. “If this has been the cycle in the past, you are in a position to change the narrative.”

Both Makusha and Manyema emphasised that a father’s mental health can significantly contribute to a mother’s overall well-being, which in turn, impacts the child. Mothers need support from their partner from conception onwards as this helps regulate stress levels and encourage healthy lifestyle choices that impact the baby’s development, said Makusha.“We require interventions at personal level, community level and policy level. It cannot just be about the dad,” said Manyema.

“We should move away from using terms such as fathers are ‘helping’ a mother look after your child. You’re a father, so it’s your responsibility.”

Manyema pointed out that childcare and childbirth have in some cases been made to be seen as inferior, and this may result in a man feeling emasculated if he gets involved.

A man can provide invaluable support to his partner following childbirth by encouraging her, preparing meals and doing the housework. This frees her up to focus on her healing and the child’s needs, said Manyema.

Makusha emphasised that the traditional idea of a father as a provider, while relevant, was too limited, and that fathers should be present in other ways. Khan identified a need for supporting and equipping parents with parenting skills, which would demonstrate to faFathers have a role to play in a child’s first 1000 days. PHOTO: thers how to be positively SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS present.

Potential recruits’ lifeguard skills are tested at Retreat Indoor Swimming Pool.

Seasonal lifeguard candidates put through their paces With summer season around the corner, the City of Cape Town’s recreation and parks department has been testing the abilities of shortlisted seasonal lifeguard candidates at Retreat Indoor Swimming Pool for the past two weeks.

“With new safety and hygiene protocols in place, the City of Cape Town’s latest intake of swimming pool lifeguards were put through their paces to ensure they are prepared ahead of the upcoming school holidays and summer season. The City wants to ensure we have enough well-trained and qualified lifeguards on duty,” says Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien.

Besides being tested on their swimming pool skills, candidates will also be tested on their abilities in the surf, not only during the induction phase but randomly throughout their period of employment.

“By the very nature of their work, lifeguards put their own lives on the line to rescue others from drowning. We owe a debt of gratitude to our brave City lifeguards, who step forward and commit themselves to the process,” says Badroodien.

Drowning Prevention within the department is coordinated by a skilled team comprising 10 project work streams, to ensure that every aspect of safety is considered and provided for. This year has already presented new challenges with activities having to be done differently and many components of the recruitment process had to be done remotely and assessments were redesigned for limited contact and with smaller groups of applicants processed every day.

Once appointed, seasonal lifeguards will commence duty from October to April or June 2021, depending on where they are placed.

SOCIAL CONTRACT

Key to solving homeless challenge NETTALIE VILJOEN

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s a “conversation starter” recently posted to the Facebook page of the Wynberg Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association again proved, few topics elicit such heated responses as that of the homeless challenge and how to solve it.

On Saturday 1 August Linda Teixeira de Jesus wrote: “I am sure many are aware of the squatting in Gabriel Road. It’s getting out of hand. They fight with each other. They defecate, urinate openly. This is a health hazard. Some of them are ex-prisoners that were let free pre-Covid. The crime in Wynberg has increased significantly. You see them walking around in Wellington Avenue all hours. Please advise who can we speak to. They must be moved.”

From the 66 comments that this post elicited, it was clear that residents were equally frustrated with the growing number of homeless people living in their area. Quite a few also indicated that they were fed up with local authorities’ perceived hesitancy to do anything about it.

Hassan Khan, CEO of The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation, says their organisation supports the idea to help the homeless off the street, back to a home, family and community. However, he says, before there can be any meaningful change in how we address the homeless challenge, there needs to be a conversation about a number of issues.

Among those he lists the release of prisoners on parole due to the Covid-19 pandemic onto the streets; the police allegedly refusing to address crimes where homeless persons are involved; mixed messages that use the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act to legitimise taking over of the public spaces; the shortage of shelter bed-spaces, and the perpetua-

tion of the idea that if you are homeless, law enforcement officers and the police should leave you alone for fear of the action being labelled as “criminalising of poverty”.

The choice available to the homeless to live in tents on pavements is another point that needs urgent thought. Khan believes sidewalks, parks and public land has to be defended against encroachment in the same way that property owners can protect their private property.

“We need to have one law for one nation.

In a democracy, there should be no problem with being called to face a magistrate for allegations of breaking a bylaw. One law for one nation, with no exceptions for the connected, the rich nor the poor. This, I believe, builds law-abiding, peaceful communities,” he says. The Haven provides temporary shelter, physical care, social welfare and family re-unification services to adult homeless persons in the Western Cape. Statistically, around 3 500 people use the public benefit organisation’s services per year.

With the plight of the homeless becoming even more pronounced during the lockdown, Khan says, the City of Cape Town has indicated its willingness to help add to the bed-capacity at shelters.

“I am aware of 250 beds, in three different locations, having been created by the City thus far. At the Haven, I am hoping for assistance to create 300 more spaces at our nine city-based shelters using City-supplied infrastructure.”

During the lockdown, social workers from the Haven have been reaching out to people living on the street, offering them a place to stay. Indigent clients are required to pay R15 per day, or one hour of labour doing chores instead of payment.

Khan says it should be taken into account that their social workers are building relationships with the homeless on the street

who come to the shelter for meals.

“Our experience shows that when spaces become available we are able to fill these,” he adds.

However, when People’s Post spoke to a group of homeless people occupying an open field located on the corner of Gabriel and Bardia roads in Plumstead in August, many of them indicated their reluctance to go live at a shelter. While some said the fee of R15 a day was just too expensive, others complained that there were just too many rules.

Dee, a Plumstead resident who used to live on the street but now only visits with his friends on occasion, says that on the street they have more of their own freedom. “I don’t want to live by someone else’s rules, cause you can just as well go home then, but we can’t go home because circumstances are complicated. The same with going to a shelter, I don’t want to complicate anybody else, including myself, so we prefer staying out here.” Khan says the rules that are in place at the Haven are ordinary household rules.

These include no threats, violence, smok-

ing, drugs or alcohol inside a Haven shelter.

Bedrooms are off-limits to the opposite sex, kitchen and stores are controlled areas. No sleeping all day.

“Our contract with clients is to work towards reintegration, therefore, not co-operating with the Haven social worker will result in a review of services. If you can’t abide by these rules, we would not be able to assist,” he explains.

Khan says, similarly, all of the parties involved in the government and the social society need to agree to a “contract” and stick to it for real progress to be made.

“Dealing with homeless people has become a political contest. Unless we can get to a social contract, irrespective of political allegiance, we will continue on this destructive path with an increase in the numbers of people moving onto the streets of the CBD. “Today it’s the pavement; tomorrow it might be your driveway or back garden.

Some choices are simply not legitimate and should not be defended,” he concludes.

V Contact The Haven Wynberg on 021 762 8243.

Crucial steps to reduce harm Although there are no quick fixes to the homeless challenge, Hassan Khan, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation, says there are a few immediate steps that can be taken to reduce harm.

He lists them as follows: . Public toilets should be opened and include ablution facilities. . There should be no uninterrupted occupation of public spaces. During the day, all tents need to be folded away and kept in storage areas provided.

. Fieldwork programmes to map the homeless and help them to get off the street. . No increase in the number of people currently living on the street. Law enforcement, city improvement district’s (CID’s) security and the police should refer new arrivals to a “safe space” or advise them to sleep where they slept the night before.

“The City ‘safe spaces’ should be an alternative to sleeping on the streets, not additional spaces for the homeless. This requires us to enable lawful law enforcement,” Khan adds.

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COVID-19

Survey measures pandemic’s impact T

he impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions is being felt far beyond the actual spread of the virus.

The increase of people who personally know of someone who has tested positive for the virus is contributing to the cumbersome concerns felt among South Africans.

With a lack of social interaction and the danger of losing jobs, South Africans have a lot on their minds at the moment.

Gig technology company M4Jam sent out a survey to its members to find out how lockdown has affected their state of mind and more than 2 900 responses were received.

Most of the respondents (85.5%) were aged 18 to 34 and 61% were female.

Unsurprisingly, 88% of respondents reported feeling persistently anxious about Covid-19 and its effects on them, their families and society. While 68% of respondents did not have full-time jobs, 15% of those taking the survey could carry on working from home while 14% were required to go to work daily.

With regard to the health and mental wellbeing of people, 90% of those who participated in the survey had someone they could rely

on for emotional support. A further 83% said they had no other pre-existing health conditions which would raise their risk level should they become infected. But the survey reports a high percentage (80%) of people who were either very concerned or extremely concerned about contracting the virus and an even higher number (89%) who were worried for their family and friends.

When asked if they would go to the clinic or pharmacy to collect medication for any pre-existing conditions, 66% said they were somewhat to extremely afraid out of fear that clinics were transmission hotspots. On a positive note, 93% said they would get themselves tested if they started presenting symptoms, even though 63% of those taking the survey were worried about the country’s health system being overloaded.

The extent to which the virus is impacting us is seen by the 61% of respondents who knew someone who had tested positive. 41% knew of at least one person who had died as a result of Covid-19, and 58% was familiar with a person who had recovered.

M4Jam CEO Georgie Midgley says statistics change the picture of the virus in South

Africa. “It wasn’t so long ago that infections were just something we read about in the media and followed in infographics. Now, practically every South African is seeing the impact of the virus on real lives within their social and familial circles. This is probably contributing to people’s positive attitudes towards getting tested,” says Midgley.

The impact on mental health was explored by a range of questions on state of mind and mental well-being.

The results show that 50% of respondents were having trouble sleeping, 66% said they were experiencing more stress, and 55% were experiencing a small to a substantial increase in irritability.

Also, more than half of the respondents said they noticed a slight dip in their energy levels. The most common states of mind were occasional anxiety, boredom and worry about household finances.

“The mental well-being of South Africans has been affected by the obvious economic and social distress caused by the pandemic, However, the surge in positive attitudes towards getting tested means the virus can be detected earlier, therefore increasing the

number of recoveries. This is encouraging with the reality of rebuilding the economy facing us in the next few years,” says Midgley.

The ability to support friends and family emotionally was also a widespread worry, with 80% saying they wish they could help.

Family stress rose, with 75% reporting a noticeable increase, though 66% said domestic violence was not a concern.

On life in South Africa in general during the lockdown, 28% responded with what can best be described as “meh”, reporting neither a deterioration nor improvement. But 18% was a little dissatisfied and 17% completely dissatisfied with life in general.

While 52% of respondents say they were taking lockdown extremely seriously, only 5% believed people around them were taking it seriously too.

“On the whole, it appears that South Africans are aware of the risks and challenges presented by the virus but are coming together and showing concern for those around them, despite our current reality.

This bodes well for a collective effort at recovery on many fronts,” says Midgley.

‘Troublesome’ season upon us More UCT students to return in ‘phased approach’ Cypress, casuarina, poplar, rhus, oak, olive trees and plane trees, while contributing to the rich biodiversity in South Africa, can also wreak havoc on the sinuses during pollen season.

With August coming to an end, September brings about new blooms, this typically signals the arrival of the pollen season, which this year, could prove more troublesome during the pandemic as tree pollen counts start to surge throughout most of the country.

Prof Jonny Peter, who heads up the University of Cape Town (UCT) Lung Institute’s allergy and immunology unit, says Covid-19 could make allergy sufferers hyper-aware of every sneeze and sniffle as some symptoms overlap.

“Hay fever is activated by airborne allergens, such as pollen, which leads to a runny and itchy nose, scratchy throat, as well as allergic conjunctivitis in the eyes. While Covid-19 and hay fever share certain symptoms, there are some key differences. In Covid-19, fevers, body aches and headaches are common, but these are rarely associated with seasonal allergies. In contrast, an itchy nose or eyes and sneezing signal allergy symptoms and are not common in coronavirus infections.”

Shared symptoms may include a runny nose or nasal congestion, an intermittent cough, sore throat and fatigue; which could be caused by the season and the virus at the same time, she says.

Peter answers some burning questions on both topics, to help people better manage their allergies.

Will wearing a mask reduce hay fever symptoms?

“Perhaps. Masks may offer some protec-

tion against seasonal allergies since they can prevent larger particles from being inhaled. However, smaller pollen particles are still likely to get through the covering, therefore masks should not be your only form of protection. It’s also important to wash your mask after each use, because it could be carrying pollen.”

Does having hay fever/allergic rhinitis pose an increased risk of severe Covid-19 complications?

“No. Current research does not indicate that allergic rhinitis or even well-controlled asthma increases either the risk of being infected with coronavirus or the chance of developing severe disease.”

Is there a way to reduce hay fever symptoms during the pandemic?

“It is impossible to completely avoid exposure to pollen. However, the second-best option is to regularly check the pollen counts for your area on www.pollencount.co.za and to limit time outdoors when counts are high.

Using a portable air filter in one or more rooms in your home will also help to filter pollen and dust. Use a high-efficiency particulate filter (Hepa) for best results.”

To further relieve yourself of the symptoms of hay fever, keeping windows and doors closed in the morning to midday when pollen counts rise will also help.

According to Peter, the lowest pollen counts are usually in the late afternoon to early evening. When outdoors, avoid activities such as mowing the lawn or raking leaves that will stir up pollen.

Peter says as pollen levels rise it’s important to continue managing allergies during the pandemic with antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays and inhalers.

With the change to level two of the national lockdown, the University of Cape Town (UCT) may invite more students back to campus. Students registered in performing arts courses, those needing to undertake practical blocks, and selected postgraduate researchers will be invited in phases to return to residences or academic spaces in alignment with the amended UCT calendar.

The selected postgraduate researchers who need to use on-campus facilities to complete their research projects, and where this can be accommodated appropriately, will be invited to return in two tranches.

UCT vice-chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng said: “As outlined by the minister of higher education, science and innovation, under national alert level two, depending on a tertiary institution’s capacity, no more than a maximum of 66% of students will be allowed to return to campus and residences. This is on condition that they can be safely accommodated and supported in line with the health and safety protocols as directed by the department.

“While the official rate of Covid-19 infections has slowed, the coronavirus is still very much with us and we must remain vigilant. Our priorities at UCT are to protect the lives and well-being of our community, to conclude the academic year, to adhere to all government protocols and to take all reasonable steps to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.”

UCT has developed a framework for identifying which students and staff may return in a phased approach, and this is being implemented by invitation only, after the necessary health assessments have been concluded and after formal authorisations have been granted.

Very strict monitoring, social distancing and other health regulations will be in place for those returning.

Some students were invited back on the basis of vulnerability, such as difficult home circumstances, socio-economic disadvantage or particular barriers to academic progress. These students will continue remote learning in residence with easier access to online resources.

Final-year medical students have also returned to residence.

All students invited back must undergo a 10-day self-quarantine period when they return to their residences.

Campus services will remain limited: dining halls will remain closed, Jammie Shuttle services will be limited, all but one of the computer labs remain closed and UCT libraries will operate as a virtual library service for the rest of the academic year.

Staff are to continue working from home where possible.

All departments have identified staff members whose work requires them to be on campus and these have been granted access on condition that they undergo a daily health assessment and adhere to strict protocols.

Travelling chef and foodie ready to take a huge bite out of life Tenacious and hardworking people tend to gravitate towards Shane Chanderpaul Phillips. And once you have spent some time with this chef who has a humbling and optimistic disposition it is easy to understand why.

The eldest of six siblings, Shane says he got his passion for the food and hospitality industry from his mother who spent many years working in the hospitality industry.

Shane graduated from False Bay TVET College, Muizenberg Campus, in December 2017 with a National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Services. While his roots are in Mitchell’s Plain, the world is his oyster.

On the day of his final exam paper, Shane submitted his application for a position in Dubai, UAE, as a front of house chef and waiter at one of the prestigious Michelin star group hotels. Four months later, he was working for and refining his culinary skills under the

American celebrity chef and cookbook author Michael Mina.

A year later, Shane returned home to be closer to his family. He accepted a position as a relief sous chef with the Village and Life Group in Langebaan, servicing an assortment of establishments under the five-star brand. After just four months in the position, he was appointed the permanent sous chef at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna.

Noted for his exceptional menu planning, staff management and fine cuisine, he was appointed acting head chef in January this year.

Building a name for himself, Shane has been asked to judge cooking competitions, most recently the Great Karoo Cook-Off, and been featured on local television programmes, Proe (“Taste”) a community TV cooking show, and Laat die Potte Prut, (“Let the pots simmer”), a show about teams who

compete against each other to see who can make the most delicious potjiekos in the country.

Not one to rest on his laurels, the 24-year-old is looking to study further in management. He recently completed his application to work abroad again, with his sights set on a cruise liner company in the USA. Goal driven, Shane has ambitions to continue growing his technique, pallet and experience under established chefs from around the world.

His experience thus far has taught him that the hospitality industry requires passion and dedication.

“Hours are long and gruelling but can be very rewarding, especially when you see how restaurant patrons savour your cuisine.”

V To view a taster of Shane’s creations, visit his Instagram profile, @ChefShanePhillips.

Shane Phillips

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Ster-Kinekor cinemas reopen Cinema lovers can now enjoy movies on big screens following the opening of All Ster-Kinekor cinemas in the Western Cape, on Friday 28 August.

Only the V&A Waterfront cinema is still closed. As part of the level two national lockdown regulations cinemas are now allowed to operate with new safety procedures to ensure compliance with directives set out by government. Each theatre is permitted a maximum of 50 guests per auditorium (excluding staff). Some of the new measures include regulated seating, marked foyer floors to manage social distancing, and longer show staggers to manage the number of people in the foyers at a time. To limit contact, no transactions will take place in cinema and all movie tickets and snacks must be purchased through the Ster-Kinekor App or website. After the show guests will be re-

quired to exit the auditorium row-by-row starting from the back of the cinema. Guests are requested to remove their empty snack containers to discard in the dustbins in the cinema foyers. The enhanced cleaning protocol will include sanitising frequently touched surfaces in the cinema.

“Before we open our doors, we will use a misting device to treat all our auditoria, as well as our lounge areas, foyers, hand railings and seats,” says Ster-Kinekor’s deputy CEO, Motheo Matsau. The cinemas will be sanitised before and after each show and the cleaning time will be prolonged to ensure all the seats and surfaces are clean and safe.

Masks and temperature screening will be compulsory when entering the cinema foyer, but masks may be temporarily removed in the auditorium to enjoy refreshments.

Staff will be screened at each shift.

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port is an important learning environment for children. It is an area of life where they receive instant lessons on losing, winning, social dynamics and how they themselves react to certain situations.” These are the words of Dr Denise Bouah, who has released her first book, Sports Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts.

Bouah, a sports psychologist who is also a Woman International Master in chess (Wim), says the book is written in everyday language and makes the daunting mental concepts accessible to the young mind.

“My goal is to make sport psychology accessible to as many children as possible. When I finished my doctorate in human movement science (master’s degree done in counselling psychology), I decided that I want to do something with the results of my study that will benefit children in a practical way. I didn’t want my research results to remain pure academic literature, but rather be useful to the sports community,” she says.

Bouah hopes to change the perception that sport psychology is only an elite service to athletes who can afford it.

“With this book, I am placing sport psychology in the hand of the child. A young athlete can now read and learn about mental preparation in easy, everyday language. Coaches, parents and teachers can benefit from this book as well. It will give them ideas and information to introduce and talk about certain aspects that their children are facing,” she explains.

The book revolves around the journeys of Jad, Xena, Chika and other characters through their sports adventures and experiences as they come to learn that there is more to sports performance than just the physical component.

“The aspects in this book are primarily based on the results of the research done for my doctorate degree. My study focussed on the habits, values and mindfulness of elite athletes. In this study, athletes from different performance levels were included: club, provincial, national and elite.

“Every story in this book includes either a habit or value that was found to be important among elite athletes. The book starts off by a story devoted to introducing the concept of sport psychology, mental skills and mental toughness. Some of the stories explain the

Dr Denise Bouah with her book, “Sports Psychology for Children”. meaning and usage of habits, values and mindfulness in sport, while others dive straight into a specific habit or value important for successful sports participation. The habits of being disciplined and being focussed, dealing with pre-game anxiety and setbacks as well as leadership and goal setting in the sport context are also addressed,” says Bouah.

The three-time South African Women’s chess champ, who hails from Bellville, says that despite the book being written for children, the aspects found within can be used by adults as well.

“Sports participation is a lifelong pursuit for many people, especially with people be-

coming more active and appreciating the value of being fit and healthy. Athletes are constantly setting and adjusting goals. They need to be able to focus and be disciplined so they can do what is necessary to achieve their goals.

“All athletes make mistakes, experience setbacks from time to time and it is important to deal with these in a constructive manner.

“Coping skills are needed to deal with pressure situations. Then there is the importance of awareness. Being aware of aspects about yourself, your needs, your surroundings and the influence of your surroundings on you can enhance performance.

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habits can be destructive to our performance, others can have a positive effect. Sometimes we do not function in accordance with the values we hold dear and that can have an impact on our performance and quality of life.

“It is important to be aware of our behaviour and what motivates us to behave in certain ways. This book address all these aspects because these aspects are not limited to certain levels of performance.

“Every athlete has to deal with them, doesn’t matter the athlete’s age, level or length of career. That is why it is so important to master these skills at a young age already.”

V For more information, email denise.LDbooks@gmail.com.