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‘Farewell, fallen heroes’ SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS SAMANTHA.LEE@PEOPLESPOST.CO.ZA @SAMANTHA_LEE121

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taff of the Mitchell’s Plain district hospital have said their final farewell to nine of their colleagues who have passed away during the last few months.

Two doctors, two support staff members, two nursing sisters and three enrolled nursing assistants (ENA) have passed away since April last year, as a result of Covid-19.

Head of nursing at the hospital, Sister Aletta Brown says the hospital had recorded no deaths during the first wave of the pandemic, despite having had around 100 infections.

Unfortunately, during the second wave, the hospital had recorded 210 infections among staff, to date; 109 of which are nurses. The hospital is

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comprised of staff formerly from Jooste hospital and oversees operations of the Thuthuzela Care Centre and Heideveld emergency centre among other units.

Dr Roy Chuunga, stationed at the Thuthuzela Centre died of a heart attack. Chuunga’s colleague, Dr Aashima Narula passed away 10 months later as a result of the virus.

Porter Denver van Eeden passed away after a battle with cancer, with the other six health staff passing away as a result of the virus.

Because of restrictions on funerals, staff say they could not visit nor attend the funerals of their colleagues, and used this opportunity to say farewell and get closure.

The service was held on the hospital helipad on Wednesday 24 February. Families of the fallen heroes sat behind photographs of their loved ones at the interfaith memorial.

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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 2 March 2021

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eople’s Post journalists Racine Edwardes and Samantha Lee-Jacobs have taken honours at the annual Forum of Community Journalists’ awards held virtually on Friday 26 February.

The awards recognised work published in community newspapers around South African in 2019. The ceremony was meant to happen last year, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Edwardes won the sport writing category, while Lee-Jacobs placed third in the columns category.

The judges said Edwardes’ portfolio of sport stories was especially impressive for her use of human interest angles.

Lee-Jacobs was also a finalist in the digital reporting and headlines categories for work published across People’s Post and sister publications TygerBurger and City Vision.

TygerBurger journalists Carina Roux and Desiree Rorke also featured at the awards with Rorke placing second in the human interest and hard news categories.

She was also a finalist in the journalist of the year category. Roux was a finalist in

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the journalist and photographer of the year categories.

Kraaifontein and Bellville editions of TygerBurger placed second and third in the newspaper of the year category for corporate-owned free sheets under 24 pages, with Tygerburger Brakenfell placing sec-

ond in the category corporate-owned free sheets over 24 pages.

“We are truly proud of all your achievements. Your success has once again cemented our place on the media landscape,” said Thulani Magazi, People’s Post and City Vision editor.

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Colleagues spoke to the character of the fallen at the event. Nurses also performed a lamp ceremony followed by the release of white doves.

Brown says the nurses take up their pledge and lamps in honour of the mother of the profession, Florence Nightingale. It represents the light in the dark that nurses are, she explained.

“The year 2020 was Family attended the interfaith memorial. dubbed the year of the deadly pandemic,” said Brown. nurse. Little Colleagues also carried the uniforms of did we know the nurses who had passed away. we would be Dr Iekram Allie, husband of Dr Aashima on the front- Narula thanked the staff for their efforts in The lamp symbolises the lines, fight- organising the event and for their ongoing light that nurses become. ing this support.

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assions and hobbies very rarely present themselves as opportunities to make money. But, the few who venture out to turning them into a small business, could see an extra income, while doing something they love. For 15-year-old Kelly Roman, from Eastridge, doing her mother’s nails has seen the start of a nail business run from her home.

“I always loved looking at beautiful nails.

I then started watching YouTube nail art videos and started practising on my sister and mom,” she says. “After my mom saw that I did her nails so nicely she decided that I should start a business.”

Roman had her first client on Sunday 5 January last year and has grown her client base and skill over the past year.

“Doing nails is my passion,” she says. “I have a lot of amazing clients and I truly ap-

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Help bring fitness to Tafelsig SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121 Recently established non-profit organisation (NPO) Serve the Needy, based in Tafelsig, is calling on sponsors for fitness equipment as they expand their mandate.

Chair Albert Solomons says the organisation initially focused on serving food and on hunger relief, but expressed their interest in expanding to senior social groups, stationery drives and fitness classes follow-

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While they had already been operational for a few years, the organisation is now registered with tax clearance certification.

They have already set a start date for the fitness classes and will operate without any equipment until they receive much-needed donations. The items required include dumbbells, mats and other home weight and fitness equipment.

“The classes are open to anyone who is

preciate their support. My favourite part of my business is that I love new challenges.

I try my best to keep my clients satisfied and they encourage me to always try my best.”

Roman is a learner at Spine Road High School and has dreams of becoming a chartered accountant after school, while keeping her business running and growing on the side. She works from home and offers manicures and pedicures with gels and nail art services ranging from R60 to R250.

Roman encourages everyone to explore their passions.

“Everyone has a talent, you just have to follow your dreams. God has not created us to fail. Find your passion, practise, stay focused and block out all negativity,” she says.

“My family has been my biggest support system and I am grateful for this blessed opportunity.”

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Their fitness classes will start on Wednesday 10 March at 10:00. They will run on Wednesdays and Fridays at the New Apostolic Church in Kilimanjaro Street, Tafelsig.

The classes and organisation are not linked to the church and only makes use of its premises for feeding and initiatives.

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PEOPLE'S POST | MITCHELL'S PLAIN Tuesday, 2 March 2021

CRIME

Workers and facilities under siege SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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he City of Cape Town has noted with concern the increase in vandalism and theft at health facilities, with healthcare workers also regularly coming under attack.

This includes an incident at the Lentegeur Clinic in January where the Covid-19 testing booth and Jojo tank were vandalised.

Mayco member for community services and health Dr Zahid Badroodien says the booth was vandalised on Monday 18 January, with the tank being vandalised on Monday 11 January.

The tank pipes were stolen and the Covid19 testing booth was vandalised and stripped of aluminium trimmings.

“The Jojo tanks are essential to the daily operations of the facility because they are assisting with the flushing water in the toilets, so when these incidents occur, the main water has to be shut and toilets don’t work,” says Badroodien.

The testing booth is situated inside the staff parking yard of the clinic and was delivered on Thursday 24 December.

The City had replaced the aluminium

trimmings of the Covid-19 testing booth and installed a wooden door which was subsequently stolen on Monday 8 February.

The cost of these damages is still being calculated, he says.

Incidents of robberies of City health staff have also taken place in Khayelitsha and Crossroads recently, where staff were robbed at gunpoint, received death threats and were left traumatised.

This is amid the continued theft and vandalism, with attacks recently taking place at facilities such as Parkwood and Lavender Hill clinics.

Children played on the roof of the Lavender Hill clinic and tried to remove the cage that protects the extractor fan, and at the Parkwood facility, the motor from the Jojo tank was stolen. The Parkwood incident took place sometime over the weekend between Friday 22 and Monday 25 January.

In the previous week vandals damaged the electric fence at the back of the facility.

The tank was installed in 2019 and is crucial to daily operations at the clinic, with the estimated replacement cost of the Jojo tank being R10 000.

“Our staff are on the frontline of this pan-

Mayco member for health and community services, Dr Zahid Badroodien. PHOTO: SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS

demic and it is unacceptable that they face additional threats from the very communities they serve. Staff are doing what they can to monitor compliance with health protocols for everyone’s safety, but if they are not allowed to do this, we are heading for disaster in terms of infection figures,” says Badroodien.

“The money we spend on increased safety measures could have been used elsewhere. Criminals are taking more than just the possessions of hard working staff members, they are robbing entire communities of much needed facilities and infrastruc-

ture.”

Additional security measures have been put in place to guard staff, says Badroodien.

But officials are calling on residents to assist in safeguarding infrastructure.

“The incidents seem to take place over weekends when the clinic is quiet. The community can make a habit of looking out for and reporting suspicious people hanging around the building on weekends or after hours when the clinic is closed,” says Badroodien.

“Vandalism, theft and arson at City facilities are selfish, short-sighted criminal activities that have a long term effect of depriving communities of much needed services and access to facilities. It is especially the vulnerable groups in communities, our children and senior citizens, that are affected the most.”

Badroodien continues that criminals trespassing on City property and who break down play equipment at community parks are stealing opportunities from children.

“Opportunities to play and learn. We simply cannot and will not allow this,” he says.

V Report illegal activities by calling 021 480 7700 from a cell phone and 107 from a landline.

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EDUCATION

Learners defy the odds SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @Samantha_Lee121

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espite one of the most challenging school years in recent history due to the Covid19 pandemic, the class of 2020 have gone on to achieve outstanding results in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

While a decline in the matric pass rate was to be expected, the Western Cape showed the smallest decline with a 79.9% pass rate. The province recorded a 2.4% decline compared to the average national decrease of 5.1%.

“I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty,” says Western

KYLE KLEINSMITH: “The most challenging part of my matric year was having to adapt to online learning and having minimal contact learning. I learn best in an active learning environment where questions can be asked and interactions between learners and teachers can be made. Online learning placed a big problem for me in this regard,” says Kyle. “I passed with a bachelor’s pass and four distinctions. I am quite satisfied with my results given the whole Covid situation, however I do feel as though I could’ve done much better under ‘normal’ conditions, especially in maths and physics.”

He plans to study at the University of Stellenbosch to obtain a degree in mechatronic engineering. To the class of 2021 he says: “Matric is quite challenging on its own and accompanied with Covid, it could feel impossible to do however, the class of 2020 is proof that it can be done. Continue to work hard and persevere and you will get through it. I can confidently say that it is worth it in the end. Also mental health is super important, don’t be afraid to speak to someone if you are struggling to cope. Even if it’s just a friend, getting things off your chest can really help relieve some stress.”

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The province has also seen a 70.8% pass in maths and 82.9% pass in mathematical literacy, with two candidates achieving some of the top overall maths scores in the country. They are Daniel Alwyn Gouws from Hermanus High School in first overall and Veren Naidoo from Rondebosch Boys High School in overall second. “Despite the lockdown, the disruption to the school calendar, and the uncertainty throughout the year, we have seen that the quality of our matric passes has once again improved, as has the overall retention rate from Grade 10,” says Schäfer.

A total of 51 633 matriculants wrote the NSC

AMIRAH CORNELIUS: “The uncertainty of when school would start again (was the most challenging). I felt anxious because school started so late in the year and nobody knew if or when school would resume. Also, I felt immense pressure as the workload was a lot and expectations were high. Thankfully, I passed matric with a bachelor’s, with one distinction and I couldn’t be more happy. I worked hard throughout the year and was shocked to see my results, I achieved more than what I expected,” she says. She has now started a business administration degree. To the class of 2021: “You can do anything you set your mind to. Dream big, work hard, stay focused and dedicated and you shall succeed.”

LAUREN DREYER: “The most challenging trial I’ve faced throughout my final exams would definitely be the loss of my 17 month-old nephew on Monday 9 November, only three days before my first maths paper. His death struck us suddenly and it impacted my academic performance, without a doubt. To my disappointment, (I received) a higher certificate pass. I know that my results were not indicative of my capabilities, especially since I’ve achieved much better marks throughout matric.” A self-taught photographer, she hopes to sharpen her skills in this field and has applied for a threemonth permaculture course and will continue with mission and outreach work. “My advice to anyone who experiences a tragic and sudden loss, is to take care of your mental health immediately. We tend to ignore the fact that we’re not okay just to achieve goals or even impress other people. But your mental health matters too, so speak to someone who has experienced something similar to your situation or even a professional. Other aspects of your life will be affected in the long run if you do not tackle how you feel right now.”

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transition from the normal learning, to home schooling to the ‘new normal’ was definitely the most challenging. I received a bachelor’s pass and I am happy about it but I felt like I could do much better,” she says.

She plans to study pathology or psychiatry. To the matriculants of 2021 who may be facing the same situation, she says: “Try and remain self motivated. Try and pick up small productive habits. It will be difficult, but it’s not impossible.”

Cape minister of education Debbie Schäfer in a statement.

The Free State came out on top with 85.1% followed by Gauteng at 83.3% and then the Western Cape at 79.9%. In fourth is KwaZulu-Natal at 77.6%, the North West at 76.2%, Mpumalanga at 73.7%, Limpopo at 68.2% and the Eastern Cape at 68.1%. Trailing the pack with the lowest result in the nine provinces is the Northern Cape at 66%.

For the Western Cape class of 2020, a new milestone was achieved, recording the highest number of admission to bachelor’s degree passes at 22 634 (43.8%).

examinations in the province. But this is only 66% of the total number of learners who entered Grade 10 in 2018.

Schäfer, however, says this is an improvement as it is the highest proportion of learner retention in the country for the 2020 NSC and has steadily increased over the last 2 years.

“Throughout 2020, it has not been easy to determine the real impact of Covid-19 on the Class of 2020 with regards to the retention of learners in the system. Despite many negative predictions, I was pleased to see that the effects were not as bad as some have reported in the Western Cape,” says Schäfer.

As messages of support and congratulations flooded social media, People’s Post polled some 2020 matriculants on the way forward after this challenging year.

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Team rapport makes training all that much better, she says. “My teammates and coaches are always making jokes and we are always laughing in between training sessions on the

track. My teammates and I are all going through the same pain during training, and the laughter and jokes help relieve stress because I know I am not the only one suffering

during hard intervals.”

She concludes: “My advice to motorists is to keep in mind that one small mistake could easily take someone’s life.”

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“I am very excited to be representing my country as well as the opportunity to see a new country. I’ve only competed in the European Youth Tour in Assen in Holland. I was doing online school when I received the news that I was selected. I don’t know who is competing from other countries, but I’ll compete to the best of my abilities to make my country proud,” said Chesterton, speaking before the team left for Egypt on Friday 26 February.

He admires Chris Froome, the British cyclist who has won seven Grand Tours, including four editions of the Tour de France, one Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana twice, plus several other stage races.

He also won two Olympic bronze medals in road time trials, in 2012 and 2016.

“I admire him as he had difficult challenges in getting to where he is, but he was able to overcome them and succeed. The Tour de France is the biggest race to compete in as the best riders race there. We will be back on Monday 8 March, but we would have to complete the Covid test 72 hours before we leave and return, but I don’t know how the regulations will affect me. In other years we would have a chance to go sightseeing, but with Covid it will be difficult,” Justin says.

When he is not cycling, he is doing athletics or another aerobic sport. Still on his bucket list is to compete in the World Champs.

“My parents have the biggest influence on my cycling career as they got me started in cycling and support my cycling in every way. Dedication is the most important attribute that you must have if you want to make your cycling career a success. My request to motorists is to give us a little more room,” he says.

Joining Chesterton as one of the four local cyclists from Cape Town is Amber Hindmarch, who is a junior female cyclist from Pinelands.

“I am so excited to be racing in Cairo and cannot wait. It is a dream come true and will be the first time that I am participating outside of South Africa. I have participated in the SA Omnium Track Championships, Western Cape Road and Track Championships and I have done the Cape Town Cycle Tour since I was 11 years old,” she said before leaving for the continental event.

It being the first time participating in the event, she does not know any of the other riders from other countries that will be competing, but her coach, O’Ryan Bruintjies, told her that the girls from Egypt are very strong.

“I admire my teammate and friend McKenzie Pedro as a cyclist as she has always been there to help and support me. She is the kindest person I know with a heart of solid gold.I was at school when I received an email saying I had been selected and could not contain my excitement,” she says.

The most important race for Amber is the Giro Rosa because she loves watching the female cyclists, especially the SA cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio.

“A good cyclist needs to be determined and not give up when racing gets hard. You also have to have good sportsmanship and accept that you can’t always win. You need to have respect for your coaches, team managers, mechanics and other cyclists,” Amber says.

Justin Chesterton (left) with his teammate Jason Bruintjies at the Velodrome in Bellville.

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Amber Hindmarch (right) from Pinelands with her teammate Mckenzie Pedro from Oakdale in the Bellville Velodrome.

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