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The return of the minstrels TAURIQ HASSEN AND HANRIE BOSCH

INSTREL troupes are to sign a code of conduct as part of the agreement to march through the historic Bo-Kaap area. The news comes after lengthy discussions between representatives of the City of Cape Town, provincial government and minstrel associations over the past two months. On Tuesday 8 November an agreement was reached, which included the return to the normal routes through the historic BoKaap area, and hosting the event on 2 January. City of Cape Town will also provide R3.5 million for Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations. A further R500 000 was made available for events after Tweede Nuwe Jaar and competitions. Peoples Post extensively covered the discussions at the Cape High Court, “Minstrel battle marches on (1 November 2011),” before retired Constitutional Court Judge Kate O’Reagan. According to Osman Shaboodien, chairperson of the Bo-Kaap Civic Association, the code of conduct will ensure timeliness, with strict starting and finishing times, and orderly conduct. The city council has set up a task team to ensure that there will be enough toilets along the routes. The conduct of the minstrels will be policed by the City Council. “We have walked for 150 years without council, but to take it to the next level and make this a calendar event we need strong partnerships that work,” said Shaboodien The concerns of residents, based on their experience of previous years, were of minstrels marching into the early hours of the morning; minstrels not respecting prayer times; and allegations of minstrels urinating against Mosque walls. CEO for the Cape Town Carnival Association, Kevin Momberg, was delighted at the outcome and

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said: “This is what we wanted and now we can work on restoring a part of history which should rightfully be staged every year.” Momberg highlighted the importance of the minstrel culture in Cape Town, mentioning the days of a packed Wale Street, marching past the old Slave Lodge in Adderley Street, with faces painted black and white and thousands of minstrels lining up to entertain Cape Town. “These are fond memories, so we have had to fight for this, for something that rightfully belongs here,” says Momberg. According to Solly Malatsi, spokesperson for the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia De Lille, the agreement “paves the way for the successful hosting of one of Cape Town’s historic and celebrated cultural events.” Momberg said.“We will be working very closely with the City of Cape Town to ensure that we host a successful event that will be remembered and remind people of the good old days.” The agreement will serve as a pilot project to guide the management of future minstrel events.“It

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Know the house rules A SALE agreement comes into effect when a prospective buyer makes a written offer to a seller and the seller accepts that offer to purchase his/her property on the terms and conditions agreed upon. The next step is to give effect to this sale by formally transferring the property from the Seller to the Buyer as registered and recorded in our Deeds Office. The Seller either directly or through an estate agent or auctioneer, then instructs a conveyancing attorney to transfer the property in terms of the sale agreement. The average time to complete the process from sale to transfer is about 12-14 weeks, though complicating issues, arising from a deceased estate or divorce, could increase this period considerably. Once instruction has been received, the transferring attorney opens a file and ensures that suspensive conditions have been complied with. Example of a suspensive condition is the payment of a deposit. The transferring attorney will draft the transfer documents in preparation for sig-

nature by the Seller and Buyer. Five basic documents are required for the transfer of an immovable property, namely the Power of Attorney; the existing Title Deed in terms of which the Seller is the current registered owner; the Deed of Transfer in terms of which the Buyer will become the new registered owner; the Transfer Duty Receipt and Rates Clearance Certificate. Transfer Duty is a tax payable by the Buyer on the purchase and transfer of immovable property. This cost is in addition to the transferring attorney’s fees. However, the transaction may be exempt for transfer duty tax if the purchase price is R600 000 or less (as per current legislation). Transfer duty tax is calculated as follows: R0-R600 000=no transfer duty payable R600 000.01 to R1 000 000=3% of the value between these amounts R1 000 000,01 to R1 500 000=5% + R12 000 Above R1 500 000=8% + R37 000 A Rates Clearance Certificate is issued by the City of Cape Town to the transferring attorney upon settlement of the Seller’s rates,

On a high note THE Cape Town Male Voice Choir’s end of the year concert will be held on Saturday 26 November at the Cape Town City Hall.

which includes advance collections on the rates account for a period of 120 days. This cost is payable by the Seller. Once the documents are in order the transferring attorney will contact the bond attorneys and the bond cancellation attorney and arrange a date to lodge their respective deeds simultaneously at the Deeds Office. The documents are examined and usually become available for registration within 10-12 working days from date of lodgement. The transfer, bond and bond cancellation are then simultaneously registered resulting in the transfer being effected between the Seller and Buyer. This is a basic overview of the transfer process and circumstances may vary according to the particularities of each transaction. The Buyer will be liable for the bond attorney’s registration costs in addition to the transfer costs. The Seller will be liable for the settlement amount of the bond as well as the bond cancellation attorney’s costs. Prospective buyers should request a quotation in advance so that they are able to budget for the transactions.

There will be two shows: a matinee performance at 15:00 for which tickets are R100, and a second performance at 19:30 for R120 per person. Tickets can be booked through aecon.e@mweb.co.za or 082 468 7504. Phone (021) 683-5522 after hours.

Good service for Christmas AS PART of the Proudly South African Christmas Campaign, PDSA is profiling members who provide goods and services that may be useful over the festive season, or can fill a Christmas stocking. This week the spotlight falls on Ocean Therapy, started in 2006. They produce a range of bath salts for hotels, spas, game lodges, health shops, and as corporate gifts. The bath salts are made of pure, unrefined sea salt. These large sea salt crystals are produced naturally by solar evaporation in coastal salt-pans beside the ancient Namib Desert. The crystals are rich in beneficial sea minerals (over 76) and fragranced with top quality aromatherapy essential oils to produce a natural salt-bath therapy. It is not only healing, but is also environmentally friendly. . What are some of the highlights of your busi-

ness? Being invited to participate in the Proudly South African 2011 - Buy Local Expo. It gave us great exposure and opened up a whole world of new opportunities to grow our business. . What are some of the challenges that you faced in 2011? It has been difficult to find decent packaging in South Africa. However, rather than take the easy option of going to China, we made our own as much as possible to try and keep our product uniquely African and home grown. . Why did you become a Proudly South African member? An existing member advised me to join Proudly South African because of the great networking opportunities within South Africa and the rest of Africa. . Do you have words of inspiration for South Af-

rican consumers and entrepreneurs? We have produced a product that is unique plus it is designed, created and developed in South Africa. Even though the raw salt comes from Namibia, this is still part of Africa. Our product is original, healthy, eco-friendly, job creating, and also focuses on the environment and conservation awareness. Think creatively and think outside the box. Don’t get sucked into the ‘buy China, buy cheap’ syndrome. If you can’t compete on price don’t even try. Instead, focus on better service and more originality. People don’t always want the cheapest. Quality and innovation do count. . When you started how many staff did you employ? We started with two people but now we have three full-time and six part-time workers.

Bringing art to the masses SELECTED artworks from this year’s Freedom to Create Festival are on show at the Company Gardens in Cape Town from 17 November until 18 December. Importantly for Cape Town, it is the first such event to be held here since Cape Town was voted the World Design Capital 2014. Many local charities will benefit from Freedom to Create’s visit. The Freedom to Create Festival, including the awards ceremony, exhibition, film festival and other events, take place from 14 to 20 November. “By bringing the exhibition outdoors to this popular public heritage park in Cape Town’s central business district, we hope to engage new audiences in a dialogue around pressing social issues that our exhibition brings to light,” said organisers of this year’s event. The Freedom to Create Exhibition combines powerful artworks with important social messages and is a physical manifestation of how creativity is being used to influence social change around the world. It addresses the importance of empowering dreams to transform lives, and cele-

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brates the power of the arts in confronting barriers to creativity and prosperity. The exhibition offers participating artists an opportunity to share their work on an international platform. Resonating among members of the global art world and humanitarian sectors, previous Freedom to Create Exhibitions have been held in London, New York, Harare, Kabul, Cairo, Mumbai, Sarajevo and Xiamen. For more information on the list of events, visit www.freedomtocreate.

The soft drizzle didn’t dampen the mood of players and sup porters at the annual sports match between the Desmond Tutu TB Centre and the Des mond Tutu HIV Foundation at the UCT sports grounds on Tuesday 9 November. Arch bishop Desmond Tutu, who is patron of both organisations, cheered on the players during the match, which was won by the Desmond Tutu HIV Foun dation. The friendly games were held to celebrate the work being done by both or ganisations in the fields of TB and HIV. Several hundred em ployees, from drivers to out reach workers and research ers, were thanked for their work Photo: Supplied

STRANGE WORLD: Tired of a world were photos are so often taken but so rarely given, photog rapher Alexia Webster, together with artist Mike Saal, came up with the idea of creating free outdoor photo studios on street corners around the country. Photo: Alexia Webster

Dance away for free FREE adult dance class at Herzlia Primary School, in Vredehoek, on Monday 21 November at 18:00. The Jazz-Latino style class requires no partner work, and dancers will dance solo to the beats of Samba, Rumba, Tango and Broadway Musical hits. The class is suitable for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. RSVP to Harold on 082 797 6335 to book your space.

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An interesting year in review by CPF HANRIE BOSCH

NE million people commute into the city centre on a daily basis, along with an estimated 100 000 residents who call the city centre home.

CELEBRATING PEACE: Members of the South African National Defence Force took to the streets on Thursday night to practise for the Armistice Day celebrations on Sunday in Adderley Street. Armistice Day is celebrated across the world on 11 November to commemorate the day in 1919 when the treaty of Versailles was signed and brought an end to the First World War. Photo: Jaco Marais

Bright futures for beneficiaries THE League of Friends of the Blind (LOFOB) and the Cape Eye Hospital have been instrumental in restoring the gift of sight to numerous needy people for three years running. Their sight restoration campaign has given people living with cataracts the opportunity for free cataract removal and lens replacement surgery. A cataract is a cloudiness of the lens which makes it difficult for light to pass through and results in a loss of vision. It remains the leading cause of avoidable loss of sight worldwide and is the cause of 50% of blindness. State hospitals are inundated with requests for cataract removals and patients wait between two to five years before they are assisted. Among such cases referred this year is Arthur Michaels* (39), who has been unemployed for four years as he could not cope with the demands of the working world with poor vision. Michaels, who has recently undergone the operation, described how much the opera-

tion meant to him as the restoration of his sight would open employment opportunities. “Words could not explain the joy I felt when the patch was removed and I am confident I have a bright future ahead.” Another candidate, Priscilla Winkworth*, who has been on a waiting list for three years, came knocking at LOFOB’s door for assistance as she eventually went blind owing to cataracts. Feeling very emotional and overwhelmed, Winkworth expressed her gratitude by breaking out into the song: “I can see clearly now...” The partnership between LOFOB and the Cape Eye Hospital is scheduled to continue in 2012 and candidates are invited to submit applications for assistance with the surgeries. *The names of the people in this article have been changed. For more information about the campaign contact the LOFOB offices on (021) 705-3753, send a fax to (021) 705-2154, email info@lofob.org.za or go to their website at www.lofob.org.za.

This serves up a challenging environment to police, says Henry Giddy, Community Police Forum (CPF) chairman. Giddy was speaking at the CPF’s AGM on Thursday. He quoted statistics for the period from April 2010 to October 2011, when the Central City Improvement District (CID) has, with the help of over 230 officers, issued 9581 traffic and 947 bylaw fines, with fines averaging R315 000 per month. As well as conducting 806 crime prevention operations, attending to 1 902 calls for assistance, assisted at 249 accidents and undertook 319 medical and rescue calls. With the help of 65 cleaners, the CPF has removed over 1 500 tons of waste from the City streets, cleared over 1 336 storm water drains (removing 24 tons of waste) recycled over 30 tons of glass, 44 tons of plastic, 18 tons of paper and 45 tons of cardboard. They have also removed over 3 000 graffiti pieces and over 300 illegal posters. The CID road maintenance team attended to 297 potholes and 267 road signs as well as making 772 repairs to aesthetic defects on pavements. On the social side the CID has also made an impact by assisting 112 children living on the streets, donated 500 pairs of men’s shoes to the homeless and hosted over 660 elders at a lunch on Grandparents’ Day, as

well as employing and creating work opportunities for over 300 people. The Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood watch (TBKWatch) has also grown substantially since its inception five years ago, now boasting a membership of over 600, with 145 TBKWatch radio owners. The Oranjezicht Higgovale Neighbourhood watch (OH) is continuing to grow with 756 households registered on their website, and 126 having purchased radios. Giddy identified the most problematic crime in the area as being theft out of motor vehicles, and urged citizens to refrain from leaving anything in their cars. Cape Town Central Police station commander, Senior superintendent Pierre van der Riel, said “the crime situation does not look bad, but we will have to put energy into prevention and combating property crimes for the remainder of this financial year.” The crime situation in the Cape Town precinct has been a mixed bag over the past year from April 2010 to October 2011, with increases and decreases. Contact crimes decreased by 16%. Housebreaking and car-jacking decreased by 28%. Property related crime increased by 9.2%. Drug related crimes and possession of illegal firearms increased by 9.3% In the coming year Giddy aims to maximizing the partnerships and success of the 120 patrollers and 14 vehicles that patrolling the streets. Emphasis will be placed on implementing and enforcing liquor licencing laws.

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A Taste is worth a thousand words HANRIE BOSCH

HY spend a fortune on a meal when you can just pop across the street to a chain restaurant and get your favourite same predictable burger you know and trust? And why would you swap a menu with a hundred choices for one with few? Surely family feuds will ensue as a result? First you need to establish what is fine dining. Does it mean that your meals are small and resemble art more than food? Towered and layered beyond recognition? No. It means passion. It means that every morsel passing from fork to mouth has been exquisitely crafted into excellence. Really, it is like comparing a Ferrari to a toy car. With the DStv Eat Out awards culminating on 20 November, People’s Post sampled some of the best of the five nominees in the city. First on the list was Roundhouse, an apparently haunted gem with a 300-year history overlooking Camps Bay. On a beautiful sunny day on the rolling lawns overlooking the ocean, executive chef PJ Vadas contemplate the finer things in life. “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad,” muses the chef who has worked in London, France and New York. Serving up chicken and duck terrine with Parma ham, drizzled with seasonal flowers made all thought of conversation disappear, just like the clouds rolling over the 12 Apostles. Our next stop is the Azure, set in the luxury and opulence of the 12 Apostles Hotel. “I do not know any food that is naturally blue,” says executive chef Henrico Grobbelaar, “but it just works.” And so it does, the blue decor brings the ocean, mere metres away, inside and onto your plate. Regularly working 12-14 hours a day, Grobbelaar has become somewhat attached to his kitchen: “Two days without stainless steel countertops and I feel sick”

TEST TEASER: Woodfired pork belly, duo of sauces, coco bean and bay leaf, TK kim chi and pak choi at The Test KitchenPhoto: Supplied

FIERCELY FRESH: A delicious compilation of salmon trout, spiced, cured and tartar at Plan et restaurant.

SIMPLE DELIGHT: The baby spinach salad at Nobu looks mouthwatering.

“I did not choose to be a chef,” says Grobbelaar, “It chose me.” He dashes off to the kitchen to prepare avocado with cured Franschoek salmon trout, so fresh it must have been alive as I was walking up the stairs. Speaking of blue and wide open spaces, our next stop is Planet Restaurant. Situated in the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel, executive chef Rudi Liebenberg matches his food perfectly with the atmosphere of the restaurant - which is out of this world. The highlight is the most delectable and exquisite desert imaginable (the picture does it no justice). A lot has been said earlier about chain restaurants, but our next stop is, in fact, a chain restaurant of sorts, but on a different level. Nobu, situated in the One and Only hotel on the Waterfront, is nearly always packed. There are more than 22 restaurants around

the world. Executive chef Hideki Maeda got into the industry by accident. As a teenager he “could not even peel an apple,” but 20 years later his international career has seen him transfer from London to Cape Town to head the Japanese-inspired Nobu. Serving up a baby spinach salad topped with prawns, the imitated impression was “plain,” but then the tastes kicked in...a little something Maeda calls Umami. Between salmon, duck and delectable pastries and puffs, each chef was asked on whom they placed their bets to take away the bacon, so to speak, on 20 November. Surprisingly, one name came up repeatedly: Luke Dale-Roberts. Who is this you ask? He is the last of the five City chefs and owns The Test Kitchen in Woodstock at the Old Biscuit Mill. An open kitchen accentuates the fact that you are now

eating out, and shows a side of the experience that is mostly hidden, always tasted and never seen. Interesting and unique flavours makes time disappear amidst the hustle and bustle of the restaurant that is fully book at 12:30. Twenty-three years in the industry has given him a few laughs and electric shocks that have flung him across a kitchen. Dale-Roberts says that creating great food is all about “transferring passion onto a plate,” which is evident in the well orchestrated “ballet” of sorts one sees in the kitchen. At the end of the day, chain restaurant or avant garde, risky or conventional, food is all about enjoying yourself. And with so many great places to Eat Out in Cape Town, why not take the chance of enjoying something different to the two-for-one special at that place down the road.

AZURE APPETIZER: Avocado with cured Franschoek salmon trout, with a corriander and bell pepper syrup at Azure.

Photo: Hanrie Bosch

SERENITY ON A PLATE: Feast your eyes on the chicken terrine with Parma ham at the Round house. Photo: Hanrie Bosch

HOMEMAKERS: The photogra pher writes: “The Weaver Birds at Die Oog in Bergvliet are hard at work making nest for their very fussy mates. You should pay them a visit one lunch time. They are quite fascinat ing little birds, always on the go.” Photo: John Rayner

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Follow your heart THE Heart Rhythm Support Group is inviting anyone interested, but particularly patients with ICDs, pacemakers, or anyone with a heart rhythm disorder, to a discussion on ‘Heart Arrhythmias – What to ignore and what to heed’ on Saturday 19 No-

Climb Kilimanjaro TWO experienced guides from African Outdoor Adventures will give a free presentation on climbing Kilimanjaro on Wednes-

METAL MAYHEM: Two shipping containers filled with copper and aluminium were seized at Table Bay Harbour on Wednesday. According to police the containers where destined for Korea. One container was filled with 167 kg of Telkom overhead open communication wire, which was identified by a Telkom representative.

Cape Town is open for business T

he City of Cape Town is driving a job creation agenda by providing an enabling environment motivating Cape Town Entrepreneurship. This is being done partly through a series of events at the City Hall from now until Monday 21 November, as well as numerous satellite events across the city. “Cape Town recognises the role and importance of small to medium enterprises in job creation,” says Councillor Garreth Bloor, chairperson of the City’s Economic, Environment and Spatial Planning Portfolio Committee. “We can create a supportive environment by helping existing organisations directly so they can increase their current capacity. Primarily, however the major drive is one of sound policy and effective administration.” Bloor says while Council will use its mandate to drive job creation across all sectors, it will take extra steps to help Cape Town’s businesses – particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) – to comply with existing national regula-

tions. The City and the Provincial Government are currently working through a Red Tape to Red Carpet set of recommendations, focusing on how to make it easier to do business in Cape Town, across all business sectors. The upcoming Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week will allow SMEs the opportunity to interact with policy-makers, public representatives and senior City officials in open forums. In addition to aspiring and current SME owners, Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week will include events with senior policy-makers from emerging markets such as Thailand and Brazil who have achieved high growth rates, lifting millions out of poverty. “Job creation is at the top of the agenda and that means targeting and supporting the job creators. The City, and the country, can learn much from existing success stories in other emerging markets,” added Alderman Belinda Walker, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning. For more information, visit www.ctew.co.za.

Musical time travel at the Barnyard A MUSICAL production entitled The Final Countdown will take place at the Barnyard Theatre in Willowbridge on Sunday 20 November at 14:00. It is organised by Events Management Students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town. The Final Countdown is described by the organisers as “a musical journey that takes you on a ride through six decades of radio, music, fashion and rock and roll.” The greatest hits of each decade will be staged including the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Boney M, Saturday Night Fever, Grease and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Other artists who will also be featured include Michael Jackson, Madonna,

Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Richie, Alanis Morisette, Nirvana, Counting Crows, U2, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Pink, Lady Gaga and many more. “The times have changed and so have the fashions, but the music featured in Final Countdown lives on forever. The evening is simply going to be fiercely spectacular,” say organisers. All the proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Lions foundation of Cape Town. Tables of ten as well as individual tickets will be on sale. Free picnic baskets go to every two tickets purchased. Tickets are available at centrelinetickets@live.com. For more information visit the Facebook page The Final Countdown.

vember from 14:00 to 15:00 at the UCT Private Academic Hospital in Anzio Road, Observatory. Guest speaker will be Professor A Okreglicki. For further information about the group, or to RSVP, contact Anna Marie Oosthuizen on 072 047 2280 or Gill Smit on 083 677 1284.

day 23 November at the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Tokai at 18:00. There is no charge, but please RSVP for catering purposes. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Paul Winder on 083 788 2230.

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What a wonder TABLE MOUNTAIN is one of the New7Wonders, along with the Amazon, Halong Bay in Vietnam, Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Jeju Island in South Korea, Komodo in Indonesia, and Puerto Princesa Underground River in the Philippines. The news came just after 22:00 on Friday evening. Grant Thornton, a leading tourism, hospitality and leisure research company, predicted a R1.4 billion annual return for South African tourism. Basing their projections on the New7Man Made Wonders, in which 100 million votes were cast worldwide, Grant Thornton estimated that tourism to Cape Town could increase by about 20%, resulting in increased employment

opportunities. Mariëtte du ToitHelmbold, CEO of Cape Town Tourism says: “We are very excited about this win. From being awarded the World Design Capital 2014 designation just a few weeks ago to Table Mountain being named one of the New7Wonders of Nature today, Cape Town and South Africa are standing proud! There are many benefits, but our biggest opportunity is job creation. In line with Cape Town Tourism’s new brand strategy for the city, we are working with individuals and companies on developing new, interesting and genuine tourism offerings to satisfy changing travellers’ needs. With the anticipated increase in tourism, more entrepreneurial opportunities will open up.”

The campaign also gave South Africans the chance to learn more about the mountain. Before the campaign, many people may not have known that Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on the planet, about 360 million years old, and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004. The Cape Floristic Region is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms on the planet, and habitat to 8 200 PROUD SUPPORT: A group of dancers from the Cape Academy of Performing Arts rare and endangered plant (CAPA) based in Tokai, took time out this week from rehearsals for their upcoming species. Dreamcatcher season at Artscape to show their support for the Table Mountain Table Mountain is also the New7Natural Wonder of the World campaign. Photo: Allison Foat only terrestrial feature to have a constellation named after it. “the table mountain”), was named of Good Hope. The southern constellation Mensa in 1754 after the increasingly worldIt is also one of the most photo(originally Mons Mensae – Latin for famous landmark in the then Cape graphed sites in Africa.

Tuesday 15 November Green Point: Trinity, at 15 Bennett Street, holds its Sunset Fireflies Cape Songwriters Open Mic Jam Sessions every Tuesday from 20:00. Songwriters and musicians from across the Mother City are invited to take to the stage.The entry fee of R30 includes a free beer or glass of wine. If you’re interested in performing, contact Peter on 082 2567 656.

Wednesday 16 November Sea Point: Professor Richard Mendelsohn will be giving a talk “Letters Home from the Front: A unique surviving correspondence between a young Jewish Boer fighter and his anxious parents in Bloemfontein” at Stonehaven at 7 Albany Road, at 10:00 for 10:30. The R20 entrance fee includes refreshments. Phone (021) 434 9555 for more information.

Tuesday 22 November

STELLAR BEAUTY: On Wednesday evening local shutterbug John Rayner captured the moment as the moon rose just as the sun set. But unfortunately there were some lowlying clouds over the Tygerberg hills and it was only a little after the sun had set that the moon was visible as it rose through the thin clouds. Rayner added that hundreds of people flocked to Signal Hill to witness the phenomenon the road along the Hill was clogged with cars, with quite a festive atmosphere, even though there was a stiff cold South Easter blowing. Photo: John Rayner

Camps Bay: The Na’ Arot group are holding a gala evening for Ennio Marchetto, the “Living Cartoon” at the Theatre on the Bay at 19:30. Entrance is R250. For more information phone Vanessa on 082 882 3615

Wednesday 23 November Sea Point: Dr D Gottlief will be giving a talk, entitled “Arthritis and

Art” at Stonehaven at 7 Albany Road at 10:00 for 10:30. The R20 entrance fee includes refreshments. Phone (021) 434-9555 for more information.

Thursday 24 November Tamboerskloof: The Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood Watch (TBKWatch) will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 19:00 at the German School, Upper Albert Road. For more information phone 071 807 5933 (office hours only). Camps Bay: The Lucchesi Association/Friends of Tuscany will be hosting a fundraising evening in the company of the world-renowned quick-change artist Ennio at the Theatre on the Bay. Funds will go to the Lawrence House Refugee Centre. The show starts at 19:15 for 20:00 with a complementary drink. Tickets range from R150 to R250. To reserve tickets phone Sandra on 082 826 0856.

Saturday 26 November Camps Bay: Camps Bay High School is calling all 1981, 1991 and 2001 matriculants for their 10-, 20and 30-year reunions. It will be held at 19:00 in the seminar rooms at the school. Contact Vivienne at campsbayschools@gmail.com or 082 466 8261.

Get ready for some Asian persuasion THE Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 17 December and this year’s theme is “Maid in China.”There will be more dance

floors and a wider variety of music than at last year’s “Flower Power” party at the Cape Town Stadium. “Maid in China” party-goers can look forward to nine dance

floors, three stages and three experiential areas, each with its own theme and music style. Top acts such as Good Luck, Crazy White Boy, The Commercial Hippies, Killer Robot, Pascal & Pearce, and DJ Ryan Dent will be there.VIP ticket holders will have full access to all areas, secure parking at the CTICC and an exclusive VIP area with its own dance floor and TOP acts, snacks, massage area, complementary frozen cocktails and Cintron Energy drink, bars and toilets.VIP ticket holders also have free access to the after-parties on Sunday.Tickets start from R220 and R380 VIP. Early Bird prices apply. Tickets will be available from Computicket and selected venues around town. For more information, contact the MCQP Production Manager, Gareth Dallas on 021 461 8701 ext 217 or 074 101 8118 or gareth@mcqp.co.za

ANGEL AWARDED: Jacqui Ahrends of Vredehoek was awarded St Cyprian’s School’s highest honour, the Lily Award, by Head of St Cyprian’s School Sue Redlinghuys. Ahrend, who has been heading the school’s Community Part nerships for 13 years, and is the school librarian, is fondly referred to by colleagues and pupils as the “angel” of St Cyprian’s School. She has single handedly inspired a generation of St Cyprian’s girls by creating opportunities for them to invest their time, energy and compassion in community work, and forging relationships with people from less privileged backgrounds. Photo: Supplied

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Majestic mountain CAPETONIANS now officially live in the shadow of greatness. The mammoth icon, Table Mountain has been included on a provisional list of the New7Wonders competition finalists. Announced on Friday, the final result is said to be made public early next year. Off the back of Cape Town being named the design Capital of the World in November, the latest announcement will make huge inroads for the tourism sector and increase visitor numbers in the province, as Table Mountain now becomes the deciding factor for international tourists considering their options. This natural resource has become one of the country’s most valuable commodities, and with a global struggling economy it is true that every bit of help is welcome. These are exciting times for Cape Town tourism. Authorities in the sector have estimated that the announcement alone will bring over 100 000 visitors to local shores. Reportedly the value of the tourism increase was estimated to be about R1.4 billion a year for the first five years following the inclusion. This will inevitably lead to an increase in jobs. While business readies itself to use the mountain’s new elevated status in marketing campagins, tourism authorities are rightfully focused on making local tourist destinations more accessible to the local public, the very people who voted to make this prestigious accolade a reality for Table Mountain. It is after all, the only of the finalists situated in the middle of a bustling urban setting, hardly isolated or difficult to reach like some of its competitors. Cape Town Executive Mayor, Patricia De Lille says the announcement has confirmed what many locals already know. For many Capetonians, Table Mountain holds great sentimental value. Rumour has it that the New7Wonders Foundation is set to take on a new survey in the future, the top seven cities in the world. Cape Town, here we go – again!

Your SMSes Tax businesses which benefited IT IS regrettable that since the founding of a democratic state, most citizens of this beautiful country find themselves in a state of abject poverty. Democracy means very little to them because at the end of the day they go without food, shelter and may other basic necessities. The companies that profited most during apartheid are still in existence. Still profiting from the human misery to which they contributed in apartheid days. A minute proportion of their profits go towards social investment. A kind of feel-good contribution that is in most cases useless because the projects are not sustained. The time has arrived that we start to make these companies take more responsibility to change the socio economic condition of our people. Many of these companies would probably

say they are unable to contribute because of a slow-down or down-turn in the economy. However, a person just has to look at the profits that the banking sector posted under these economic conditions. The question of course how can this sector be suffering with such enormous profits? The proposal by Archbishop Tutu to tax those who benefited from apartheid should be taken more seriously and should be given more support by the disadvantaged. Also, while this is being deliberated, these companies must be encouraged by government and the communities who support them to make significant contributions to education and employment. If we forget the suffering of our parents then their struggle to end injustice would be in vain. SHEIKH MA JARDIEN

Enjoying the dark of the moon DID you walk along the Atlantic coast in the dark this last weekend? There was magic about. During the day the sea had the rust tint of a red tide, and the water was warm, well you know what I mean. Masses of blue bottles lay on the beach blown in by onshore breezes, all signs of a happening. At night with the tiny sliver of moon behind cloud, each foot on the wet sand glowed in the dark, and every finger ripple radiated: bioluminescence. The waves lit up with the phenomenal

blue-green light of the dinoflagellate, and its friends in the plankton. The tiny dinoflagellate is one of many organisms that can give off light when they are agitated by waves or any disturbance. Some say the light feature evolved to attract predators to their predators, but to us the light is a spectacular show. Perhaps useful to ships in the old days, but now a firey display for pure pleasure. Keep a watch for the red tide, it’s a pointer to a great night vision. OLIVER CENTURIER-HARRIS

Minstrels and culture . I’m sorry, minstrels, but coonery is not the culture of the Cape Muslim community. . Charles has it horribly wrong. Not all coloured people regard the minstrels as their culture. I was born and bred in District Six. Just a thought . Parents, you put kids in school, knowing how much the school fee is. You start paying then stop. You send your child to school expecting teachers to teach, but you don’t pay the fees. You don’t attend school meetings or collect school reports. How must your kids feel? Your rent is paid. There are teachers who must be paid. Please pay. Concerned parent . What is up with SARS call centre agents? When they can’t help you and do not have an answer to your query, and you ask for their supervisor, you are told he is not there. You then ask for the manager and you get put on hold indefinitely? And to top it all SARS loses your paperwork! What do people at SARS get paid for? To look pretty? Amber Edwards . Can anybody tell me

how the price of Grabouw wors increases by R10 in three months? . Having just returned from Canada, I’m wondering why our extra-large eggs are the size of their small ones? By the way . Friday I sat in a restaurant and watched a man walk out with a half-finished bottle of wine and get into a van parked in a handicap parking. Law enforcement was ticketing a few cars away. Surely that bay should be checked first. He had no sticker. Hope he had indigestion from his eisbein. PJ . I want to say a big thank you to Water Affairs who fixed our leak. God bless! Pastor Richard . I hope no puppies under nine months will walk in the Wiggle Waggle – it’s bad for their bones. . In keeping with the spirit of Helen Suzman’s erstwhile proposed voting restrictions, may I suggest that only those with Matric be allowed to drive on the road named after her? Gary . Ranshaw Alexander Cupido, I have a trade certificate belonging to you. Contact Mrs Laatoe on (021)

372 1715. . Congratulations to the Golden Lions on winning the Curry Cup final. Better late than never and, although I’m a WP/Stormers supporter, I can see a few Lions in Springbok jerseys bringing the Web Ellis back to SA in 2015. Beware, All Blacks, the Lions’ victory was not a nervous onepointer like yours. The All Blacks can wait another 24 years to win the next World Cup. The king of the rugby jungle is now uncaged. DG Thompson, Crawford . Helen is once again busy with window-dressing. On the one hand she wants a black parliamentary leader and on the other she fights the indigenous Capetonians from using their own roads. New Year Baby . Still waiting to have census forms collected since 24 October. . If words could express how I feel when I’m at the motivational corner with Mr Mzamo. Baie dankie for being a spark in my life for the past four years. Being unemployed is not easy but now I understand that everyone has to go through, not over, obstacles and it’s okay to be different.

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Join the world and fight diabetes THOUSANDS of South Africans will join the Global Diabetes Run/Walk on Saturday 19 November, to raise awareness for the diabetes pandemic, which has been recognised by the UN as one of the world’s most severe health risks. In South Africa, approximately one in five people over the age of 35 have type 2 diabetes. More than 50% of them are unaware they have it. Globally, every eight seconds, a person dies of diabetes-related. Every eight seconds two more people develop the disease.Currently there is no cure for diabetes, but early diagnosis and correct treatment can control diabetes. A healthy lifestyle and education is key in prevention and diabetes management.The walk will start at 9:00 from the South Forecourt of the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. Capetonians will join the Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia De Lille and Professor Tim Noakes in the fight against diabetes. The three routes on offer are the 3km Moms and Tots, the 5km run/walk and the 10km run/ walk. The 10km route can also be completed as a team of two, with each running 5km. Professor Noakes will run the 10km and give a brief inspirational and informative talk. With Cape Town’s newest landmark, the Cape Town Stadium, as backdrop, participants will enjoy a scenic circular route, along the

BEAUTIFUL: Last year’s Global Diabetes Run/Walk participant make their way along the breathtaking Sea Point promenade. Promenade and Green Point Park. The Healthy Lifestyle Expo at the start and finish line in the South Forecourt, is supported by the Department of Health (PGWC), the City of Cape Town and the Lions International.

There will be free Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, HB (for iron) and HIV testing. You can have your Body Mass Index measured. There will be free foot and eye screening, live entertainment, children’s educational and enter-

tainment areas, lots of spot prizes as well as healthy food and product stalls. Entry fee is R30 for adults, R20 for children and R80 for two adults and 2two children under 12-years-old.For more details on The Global Diabetes Run/Walk

and how to register visit: www.diabetessa.co.za or contact diabetes SA on 083 301 3218, email them on eventswc@diabetessa.co.za or, to enter online, go to www.entrytime.com or www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org.

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Sunset concerts are back You have the chance to attend the most interesting and innovative green event of the year. The inaugural Eco–Logic Awards takes place at Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 19 November from 19:00. Hosted by the Enviropaedia Team (South Africa’s leading environmental encyclopaedia, directory and eco-logical lifestyle guide) the event honours those who are at the leading edge of the green revolution. The evening will celebrate with refreshments, surprise prizes, live entertainment and the award presentations. Limited free tickets are available on a first come first served basis and will be issued only on RSVP to laura@enviropadeia.com. .Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts will be presenting Locn-

ville and Jax Panik on Sunday 20 November. Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Rhodes Avenue, Newlands on Sundays from 17:00 till 19:00. For Capetonians and visitors the internationally renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is the place to visit, not only for its beauty but for the hugely popular Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts that draw audiences from far and wide. Gates open at 16:00. For further information and ticket prices, phone (021) 799-8783/8620 or visit the website www.sanbi.org or www.oldmutual.co.za/music. Tickets can also be booked on www.webtickets.co.za at R100 for adults, R75 for youths and children and R90 for botanical society members.

ROCK OUT: Van Coke Kartel will kick off their new tour in the runup to the release of their fourth al bum, “Wie’s Bang”, with a per formance at Kirst enbosch Botani cal Gardens on Sunday 27 No vember, along side Jack Parow, Die Heuwels Fantasties and JR. The new album, set for release in November, follows in the wake of the band’s three multiaward winning albums – “Van Coke Kartel”, “Waaksaam en Wakker” and “Skop, Skiet en Donner”. The last two albums both won Sama Awards for Best Afri kaans Rock Album, and the first album received a Sama nomination in this category. Tickets cost R100 for adults, while Botanical Society members pay R90, and kids aged 6 to 12 pay R75; children under six enter for free. Book yours at www.webtickets.co.za; alternatively, contact the Kirsten bosch info desk on (021) 7998783 or visit www.sanbi.org.za. Gates open at 16:00, and the concert runs from 17:30 until 19:00.

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Cape Town going to the dogs WIGGLE WAGGLE, South Africa’s biggest dog walk, starts at 09:00 on Sunday 20 November from the School for Maths, Science and Technology on Firgrove Way in Tokai. The 4,5km circular route finishes at the same place. Last year, just over 1 700 dogs and 2 300 walkers took to the streets. Organisers, Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA and dog and cat health nutrition manufacturer Royal Canin, are expecting more entries in the 4,5km fun walk this year. The walkathon is not only for the dogs, but also an opportunity for owners, friends and family to help raise funds for the CoGH SPCA. The MySchool, MyVillage, MyPlanet fund-raising programme, which last year donated R17 510 to the CoGH SPCA, has again pledged an extra R10 to the SPCA for every dog entered. Dogs and walkers will meander through the streets around the school, with water points for dogs and owners along the route. Marshalls and traffic officials will ensure the safety of all walkers. Medical and veterinary crews will be provided by CoGH SPCA and Royal Canin to ensure everyone crosses the finish line in good shape. Every participant will receive a goody bag at registration and there will be spot prizes at the finish. Participants will be able to discuss their dog’s nutritional needs

FURRY FUN: The SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon starts at 09:00 on Sunday 20 November from the School for maths, Science and Twecnhology on Firgrove Way in Tokai for a 4,5km circular walk.En tries are R30 per person and R20 per dog. Children in prams are free. For more information and to enter online visit www.spcact.co.za or con tact the SPCA on (021) 700 4141/80. Pictured here is Felicia Crovster of Heathfield with Inges at last year’s Walkathon. with Royal Canin staff and veterinarian. There will be food stalls and family entertainment, such as a dog agility display, pony rides, face-painting, a jumping castle and more.

Entries cost R30 per person and R20 per dog. Children in prams are free. For more information and to enter online visit www.spcact.co.za or contact the CoGH SPCA on (021) 700 4141/80.

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GLAMOUROUS coffee table book, a weeklong photo exhibition and a production featuring famous entertainers from Mitchell’s Plain, will be the flagship presentation at the ninth annual Suidoosterfees from 14 to 19 February at Artscape. The production, ’n Plekkie in die Son ... Mitchells Plain se Mense, is a co-production between the Suidoosterfees and Artscape with stars such as Emo and Loukmaan Adams, the Khoisan rapper Blaqpearl, the SA’s Got Talent winner James Bhemgee and Melanie Jones. Basil Appollis is the director of this musical theatre production, which features storytelling and songs to illustrate the past and present of Mitchell’s Plain RARE TALENTS: Local talent on the programme at with compassion. the Suidoosterfees are, from left, Blaqpearl, Louk Marlene le Roux, director of maan and Emo Adams. Photo: Supplied Artscape and the Suidoosterfees, compiled the book of the same title (15 February) at 19:30 and Friday (17 Febthat will be launched on 15 February be- ruary) at 18:00. fore the première. Tickets are available at Computicket or A reading from the book will take place visit www.facebook.com/Suidoosterfees, on 17 February before the show at 17:00. Twitter or www.suidoosterfees.co.za, call The production will only have two (021) 446 1558 or send e-mail to suidoostshows at the Suidoosterfees – Wednesday er@media24.com.

Win tickets to Josh Groban BIG Concerts are proud to present A Spe- Groban made his first visit to South Africial Evening with Josh Groban at the ca and was appointed by Nelson Mandela Grand Arena, GrandWest, on Tuesday 29 as an official ambassador for Mandela’s and Wednesday 30 November. These Project 46664, a campaign to help raise events are presented in partnership with global awareness of HIV/AIDS. Through Talk Radio 702, 567 Cape Talk and M-Net. his own Foundation, Groban has supportWith over 25 million albums sold world- ed Siyawela (formerly Zamimpilo Orwide, Groban is one of phanage)/NOAH (Kwathe world’s best selling Mashu, South Africa). artists. The 30-year-old For his 2006 Awake LA native first broke record Josh recorded the out in 2001 with his self song Weeping composed titled debut album and by South African Dan has gone on to release Heyman, a song about apfive multi-platinum alpreciating the common bums, the latest being humanity in us all, espe2010’s Illuminations. cially during times of Groban has been conflict. He recorded nominated for more Weeping with Ladysmith than a dozen awards, Black Mambazo and Vusi including an AmeriMahlasela. can Music Award, a His current album, IlWorld Music Award, a luminations, already Juno Award, two platinum in South AfriGrammy Awards and ca, teamed Josh with proan Academy Award. ducer Rick Rubin (JohnHe has performed with ny Cash, Metallica, Neil some of the most celeDiamond) and chalbrated artists in histo- SOULFUL SINGER: Josh Groban lenged the artist to tap ry, including Barbara deeper into his full range Streisand, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Di- of talents, not only as a singer and musion. In South Africa, he is one of the most cian, but as a writer. Notable tracks insuccessful international artists of the clude Hidden Away, Bells of New York City past 10 years, having sold over 750 000 al- and Higher Window. bums. •Win a set of double tickets to see For all his success, Groban remains in- Josh Groban at the Grand Arena, tent on staying connected, not only to his GrandWest, in November. To win, music, but also to his fans in countries SMS the word “Groban” to 34586 by around the world. Groban’s ties to South noon on Wednesday 23 November. Africa are just an example of that. In 2004 SMSes cost R1,50.

Open mic at Trinity in Green Point SONGWRITERS and performers from around the Mother City are invited to attend the Sunset Fireflies Cape Songwriters Open Mic Jam Sessions at Trinity,

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Disney on ice in Cape Town DISNEY On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy for the first time in South Africa. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom. Enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang es-

cape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever. Tickets are priced from R150 to R300 from Computicket (www.computicket.com or 083 915 8000). Disney on Ice will be presented at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday 6 July 2012, 11:00 and 15:00, Saturday 7 July, 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00, Sunday and Monday at 11:00 and 15:00 and Tuesday 10 July at 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00.

A Goldin opportunity THE Brett Goldin Bursary fund is the beneficiary of a special performance of Lara Foot’s acclaimed Solomon and Marion, staring Dame Janet Suzman and Khayalethu Anthony, on Sunday 20 November at 14:00. The Brett Goldin Bursary was set up after the young actor and a friend, fashion designer Richard Bloom, both 28, were brutally murdered on 16 April 2006. Goldin was murdered just days before he was due to leave for Stratford-upon-Avon to perform the role of Guildenstern in Hamlet, directed by Suzman, in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Complete Works Festival. The double murder sent shockwaves throughout South Africa and England. The bursary was established by The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Actors Centre in Johannesburg and the Baxter Theatre Centre to give another young actor the opportunity denied Brett, and to honour his memory in an appropriate manner. The first donations were from South Afri-

can-born actors Sir Antony Sher and Honorary RSC Associate Dame Janet. The bursary is for a short post graduate course to fine-tune the skills of actors to interpret Shakespeare. The first three recipients were Omphile Molusi, Thami Mbongo and Nicholas Pauling. All three actors had roles in The Tempest, which marked the second collaboration between the Baxter Theatre Centre and the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2009. The 2010 recipients were Thato Moraka and Josette Eales. The 2012 winners will be announced at a special function on Friday 25 November. To find out more on how to support the Brett Goldin Bursary Fund, visit www.baxter.co.za under the tab Fundraising. Booking for the special performance of Solomon and Marion is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000, on-line at www.computicket.co.za or at any Shoprite Checkers outlet countrywide. Ticket prices for the bursary fundraiser are R180.

A play about leading separate lives A DIVORCED former politician, a retired military man, a bullying mother, her repressed daughter and a fashionable divorcée are some of the characters in the beautifully crafted play, Separate Tables, that opens at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, on Friday 18 November. The setting for the play, woven around the foibles and personalities of hotel residents, is Bournemouth, England, 1954. Playwright Trence Rattigan was a master of characterisation and his convincing and compassionate COLOURFUL CHARACTERS: James Skilton, Shei studies of ordinary human beings ring la Inglis and Jane Skilton in Separate Tables, as true today as they did 57 years ago. which opens at the Masque Theatre English playwright Terence Rattigan was born 100 years ago and the Clare- show starts at 20:00 on weeknights and 14:30 mont Dramatic Society decided to honour and 18:30 on Saturdays. Tickets are R55 for him in his centenary year by presenting Thursday evening and Saturday matinée one of his most famous plays. The play is and R65 for other performances. (Masque directed by Sue Bolton. Theatre Club Members enjoy a R10 disThe show runs from 18 to 26 November count). To book phone (021) 788-1898 during (excluding Sunday to Wednesday). The office hours.

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Cape teams out to improve status LYNN PRINS

AJAX Cape Town and Engen Santos are facing a tough battle to the top as they prepare to show their mettle against formidable opponents SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs this weekend. The Urban Warriors beat SuperSport 5-2 in the first round during the MTN Top Eight, and revenge is to be expected come Friday. Pressure will definitely be on for both Ajax and SuperSport since Ajax missed out on silverware in the Telkom Knockout Cup, when they were booted from the tournament by Golden Arrows. Urban Warriors will have to keep an eye on SuperSport’s Malawian dangerman Atusaye Nyondo, who is currently the joint top scorer in the Absa Premiership League. He was also voted the PSL Player of the Month for August and September and heads into the match as the man to watch. Newly-signed defender Matthew Booth might be the kick Ajax needs. Booth recently signed a contract which lasts until the end of the season. Over at the Santos camp, the team is optimistic after reaching the semi-finals in the Telkom Knockout Cup. They are oozing confidence, although they had a difficult start to the season. The People’s Team, as they are

known to fans, faces two away games, a league match against Kaizer Chiefs and the Telkom Knockout semi against Bidvest Wits University. When asked how Santos will prepare to play against one of the top teams, coach Boebie Solomons commented: “We don’t view other teams as big teams. All games are important for us and we prepare it in the same serious way.” He added: “An away game is never easy and we expect to have a tough game against them. Against teams like Chiefs, players are normally highly motivated to get a positive result.” Solomons reckons the team is working well together and new players like Jonathan Armogam, Jonathan Fransman, Pere Ariweriyai and Warren Bishop are getting used to the way the team functions. However, there is an unfortunate rash of injuries in the camp. Key players such as striker Erwin Isaacs, central defender Wayne Arendse – who is still recovering from bruised ribs – and Tshepo Motsoeneng, who has a knee injury, may not be taking part in the match. “We are managing Motsoeneng at this moment in time and as soon as we have an opportunity we will try and solve this injury problem,” said Solomons. Ajax takes on SuperSport United on Friday at 20:00 at Cape Town Stadium. On Saturday, Santos faces Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 20:15.

INJURED: Erwin Isaacs, striker for Engen Santos, picked up a calf injury in the last game, a late fitness result showed. Photos: Rashied Isaacs

CENTENARIAN: David Bedingham (17) of Wynberg Boys’ High was awarded a special cap on Saturday to mark his 100th match for his school’s first team before his side’s battle against Paarl Boys’ High. The teen, who was also selected to represent the prov ince at an under19 lev el this season, contin ued with his good form by scoring 96 runs to round off a memorable day. Handing over his special cap is first team coach Eric Lef son. Photo: Rashied Isaacs

EDGED: Matthew Steele of Rondebosch Boys’ High edges the ball during a WP Schools League under19A match played against Bishops – the home side – on Saturday. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images

ON THE BALL: Ajax skipper Granwald Scott as well as George Maluleka were called up to the na tional team that played against Ivory Coast in the Nelson Mandela Challenge on Satur day.

TOP SHOT: False Bay Gun Club mem ber Alexis Biermann participated in the Boland League Championship Shoot on Saturday 5 November in Somerset West where she won a gold medal for the Ladies Open Class. At the Boland year end func tion held that evening, she was also awarded the Ladies Open Shield as well as another gold medal. Alexis, a Grade 10 pupil at Silvermine Acad emy, is the daughter of False Bay Gun Club chairperson Keith Biermann. Alexis represented Boland for Tacti cal Shooting in April, and recently re turned from representing South Afri ca at the World Shoot 16, which was held in Rhodes Island, Greece, in Oc tober. At the event she participated as a Junior in the Open Class. Nation ally, she shoots in the ladies division and is the only junior who shoots open. Photo: Supplied

Tee off with VOB THE VOB Baseball and Softball Club will be hosting a golf day on Sunday 18 December at King David Golf Course in Bellville. Entry is R300 per person or R1 200 for a four ball. For more information, or to book your spot, contact Denise Jones on 079 225 5772 or email vob@bat.co.za.

Surf’s up in Kommetjie THE Kommetjie Surf Shop in association with The Kommetjie Festival will be hosting a surf event with a difference on 19 November from 10:00 till 13:00.Instead of judging surfing ability, the focus will be on fun, and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed participant, the most original craft and the top entertainer. Contestants are welcome to bring their fami-

lies and dogs, who may also enter.A custommade surfboard, a wetsuit and loads of other prizes will be up for grabs.The Kommetjie festival will also take place on the day;for more information visit www.kommetjie.org.For further details on the surfing event, contact Rod on 079 966 0777 or the shop on (021) 7834804.

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Management has eye on the prize LYNN PRINS

HEY ARE always in the background, spurring the players on and formulating strategies to take their team to the top. This week People’s Post will introduce the team behind the national women’s softball side. The eight-strong management team has been working around the clock, preparing the squad for arguably the biggest tournament of their softball careers. The Softball Junior Women’s World Championship takes place from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 17 December at Turfhall Stadium and People’s Post is the print media sponsor. Former national softball players and provincial coaches make up the experienced panel, with four of them hailing from the Mother City. Lester Smith is the head coach and known as the man who led the senior WP softball team to victory in the National Interprovincial Tournament in 2010. He almost repeated this feat earlier this year, however the team fell short when they were beaten by Gauteng in the final. Smith is also the former head coach of the Westridge Yankees and thanks to his vision, his former side has scooped knockout and league ti-

tles in 2007 and 2010. Smith says his team is fully-focused on the task ahead and looks forward to a respectable result. “South Africa will go out and be competitive in every game. Our objective is to play better than what we are ranked. Our strongest competitors in our preliminary group would be the USA and Canada and we have to be mentally prepared for each game. “Goals are essentially tough, and I can only deal with what is in my control,” he says. “My goal is to have the girls prepared as well as possible. I can’t tell how many games we will win, though,” he says with a laugh. Shihaam Nacerodien, the assistant coach to Smith, has a whole history of softball seasons behind her. She started off at the age of 10 and played in the Super League until the age of 45. “I am excited to be part of the coaching staff, and it’s great to be coaching at this level. Being part of the World Series is a big achievement, and I’m proud of them all.” Fitness trainer Shaheeda Majiet was also a former national athlete and holds a record in 100m, 200m and relay track events. She was also part of the WP Masters softball team which went to Melbourne, Australia, in 2002. Assistant manager Lynn Alexander is a former national player and

Lester Smith is the head coach .Pho tos: Rashied Isaacs

Lynn Alexander is the assistant man ager.

Shihaam Nacerodien is the assistant coach.

Kerry Brooks is also a Pitching Tech nical Advisor.

Shaheeda Majiet is the fitness train er.

Moses Molaba is the Pitching Tech nical Advisor.

has represented the country since 2000. Her first tournament was in Lesotho, and she also played in two World Series. She was also part of the team that played in the EuroAfrica Olympic qualifier which took place in Italy in 2007. “I hope that I serve as a role model and that what I’ve achieved serves as an example of what can be done when you work hard,” Alexander says.

Lee Vermaak is also an assistant coach.

Andre Wessels is the team’s manag er.

HOWZAT? St Au gustine’s Cricket Club’s Brett D’Ol iveira (left) cele brates a catch with wicketkeep er Carl Lewis dur ing their Western Province Cricket Association 1A match against Old Mutual, played on Saturday at the Elfindale Cricket Grounds. Brett is the grandson of retired cricketer Basil D’Oliveira.

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