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LIGHT THE WAY: The City of Cape Town’s 2011 switching­on of festive lights on Sunday 4 Decem­ ber had Capeto­ nians awestruck. Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille of­ ficially kicked off the festive season by switching on the lights, watched by more than 80 000 peo­ ple. There were LED screens along Adderley street to ensure all present got a good view of the event. Amaz­ ing acts such as Hip Hop Pansula, Jozi, Larry Joe, Karen Kortje, Alistair Izobell and Loukmaan Adams took to the stage. Photo: Bruce Suth­ erland

All set for softball excitement LYNN PRINS

THE Softball Junior Women’s World Championship has one day to go before the first ball gets pitched. People’s Post – being the media partner – will be covering the event and has been involved from the start carrying profiles on individual players, and introduced the South African side and the management team. The JWWC, which consists of 16 teams and lasts just under two weeks, starts Wednesday 7 December with an opening game between two African countries, South Africa and Botswana. Botswana took out time to have a training session yesterday morning. Participating teams are South Africa, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rica, Chinese Taipei, China, Argentina, Russia,

Germany, Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, and Zimbabwe. Supporters had an opportunity of watching world class Softball during the warm-up games on Thursday evening, when New Zealand played local teams Glenthorn A’s and Falcons-Normies. The warm-up games continued over the weekend with great support, when South Africa, US, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia played each other. New Zealand fell short losing 4-2 against Japan, South Africa lost 13-0 to Canada, and US beat Australia 7-2. On Saturday a minor error occurred when the technical team found fault in the lights of the B field. The game, between South Africa and Canada, was to have started at 19:30 but was postponed until Sunday. “We had a small problem, but we can now safely say that all slight problems have been resolved. It’s

important that we have warm-up games in terms of field facilities, and warm-up games are relevant to team preparations too, so playing faults can be dealt with,” said Noore Nacerodien, head of the Local Organising Committee. “Being the first such event in Africa, the LOC and I are confident that we will host an event of unprecedented quality. This event will put us in good stead for hosting any future international events in Cape Town”, he added. People’s Post caught up with US coach Paula McGovern, whose team played against Australia on Saturday. When asked about the field conditions at Turfhall and the stadium, she said: “My team and I are happy to be here and the city should be proud to have a world class Softball venue like Turfhall.” When asked whether New Zealand would follow in the footsteps of their rugby team

and fill their sport cabinet with the JWWC trophy, Coach Venita Hokai commented: “I have a team full of youngsters that can play in the next world champs, but they will have to be on top of their game if they want to win the tournament. However, I will be happy if we can end up in the top six”. Nacerodien also delivered a message to the teams and everybody who helped organise the event. “From my side I wish everyone best of luck. The community of Belthorn has been superb, and they are ready to welcome the world to their area.” Tickets cost R20 per day from Computicket. For more information visit the website at www.jwwc2011.co.za Stand a chance of winning a set of double tickets with People’s Post. To enter, SMS your name, contact number and ID number to 34586 by 11:00 on Wednesday 7 December. SMSs cost R1,50.

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Creating jobs, touching lives – it’s a gift THIS week, Proudly South African (Proudly SA) features essay GIFTS and the role the company plays in making a real difference in touching lives and creating sustainable jobs in South Africa. “In May 2006 essay GIFTS secured its first order from the City of Johannesburg for 5 000 gifts and this created temp jobs for 50 people, in an area with an 80 percent unemployment rate,” says Beatrice Delpierre, operations director for essay GIFTS. “We delivered on our promise to the City and presented them with world class gifts in time for the 2010 World Cup hand-over ceremony in Germany.” The company achieves its success by facilitating business opportunities between the formal economy, corporate entities and government clients and the informal sector. “Specifically, we work with rural crafters and young designers in the corporate, promotional, complimentary gifting and the conference accessories industries,” says Delpierre. “We act as a bridge between our clients and our partner factories and manage the process to ensure

that these small businesses deliver a world class product on time, every time. Our aim is to assist specifically disadvantaged communities that lack access to the market and don’t know how to engage in the business economy.” She says they also promote the meaningful integration of low technology, hand-made and lowcost products into an economy that today competes with Chinese products. The integration requires expensive technology and is mass produced. The main task of essay GIFTS is to motivate the clients and market to invest their promotional budgets in the partner factories. Although locally produced gifts can be more expensive than imported items, the additional cost of producing gifts not only in South Africa, but specifically by rural producers, provides the client with a valuable brand building opportunity – namely, demonstrating that they support employment creation. This in turn assists with building their social capital and goodwill among their stakeholders. She says one of the biggest challenges for essay GIFTS has been to access the market, as the industry

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Come and enjoy the market THE Kirstenbosch Craft Market’s last two markets of the year will be held on Sundays 11 and 18 December (from 9:00 to 14:30 on 11 December and 9:00 to 15:00 the following week). The market is situated at the historical Three Stone Cottage grounds on the corner of Kirstenbosch and Rhodes drives, Newlands, and has 180 quality craft-

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HARD WORK: From left to right: Rial Visagie (Director), Beatrice Delpierre (Operations Director) and Pardon Padda creating a Proudly SA, Essay GIFT product. achieve any dream with “hard work, passion and believing in yourself”. “But the biggest reward in life is not the money you make but the journey you take to become successful. We also believe in the words of Anton Rupert: ‘The more you give away, the more you will receive.’ essay GIFTS is an example of a business that was started with little cash and has since worked on contracts with some of the top brands in the world.”

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Army to continue helping local police LIAM MOSES

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY will continue to back up police from the Wynberg and Claremont policing clusters in crime prevention operations throughout the festive season. The army has already been called in to assist with roadblocks, searchand-seizure operations, and to assist police combating gang violence in Lavender Hill. According to Warrant Officer Keith Chandler, Wynberg cluster spokesman, the soldiers can be called in whenever police feel there is a need for more manpower. “They will be utilised whenever the need arises. That’s all up to the cluster commander,” said Chandler. “They will only be utilised during operations or large events. We can’t disclose any details, but we are planning operations.” Soldiers were called in to help the police officers from the cluster, which is made up of the Wynberg, Diepriver, Kirstenhof, Steenberg and Grassy Park stations, to patrol Lavender Hill on Thursday 24 November and have been present in the area ever since. However, despite the large uniformed presence in the area, gang violence has still occurred. The People’s Post reported (Troops challenge violence, Tuesday, 29 November) that two men, aged 19 and 25, were shot in an open field near Stone Court, Lavender Hill on Friday 25 November, the day after armed forces moved. The younger victim suffered a gunshot wound to his back, while the older victim was shot in his ribcage. The men are believed to have been shot by three gang-affiliated men. On Sunday 27 November at approximately 16:14, Ashley Wilson, 31, was gunned down in his 11th Ave-

nue home in nearby Retreat. Wilson was shot twice in the chest and once in the head and another victim sustained a single gunshot wound to his right leg. Later that evening, at 22:45, three more people were injured during a shooting incident in Muir Court, Lavender Hill. Gang violence flared up again this past weekend when two members of the Corner Boys gang were shot dead by Junkie Funkie Kids members in Lavender Hill. When asked how the attack was still carried out even with the army present, Chandler said that the attack coincided with a shift change. “Well, look at the time. It was 17:10. It was the time of shift change, when the forces were changing shifts,” said Chandler. “That’s when the incident occurred. They all know we change at 18:00.”Chandler added that more attacks would have taken place had it not been not for the army’s presence in the area. The soldiers will remain in the area indefinitely. In other crime-prevention operations they will only be called in when necessary. Chandler said the army’s primary role in both the crime prevention operations and in the Lavender Hill patrols was to guard while police carried out their tasks. “There is an ongoing project against the gang violence. The army is doing patrols and cordoning off outer perimeters,” said Chandler. “They will stop any vehicle going in to the inner perimeter, where the police are conducting the actual operation. “The army are also involved in urban security and act as our safety net. Obviously, if there is an attack then they will get involved. They are purely there as a back-up.” Chandler added that the army had also been used by Diep River police in an operation and by the Kirsten-

hof station “to cordon off in Westlake during a very large search”. He said the Wynberg police had used Youngsfield army base as a base during a roadblock. Soldiers were most recently used to support police from the Claremont cluster during search-and-seizure and visible policing operations in Mowbray, Claremont and Rondebosch. According to Captain Angie Latchman, spokesperson for the cluster, the operation was a planned event which could be repeated during the holiday months. “It wasn’t a once-off. We launched our festive season programme and part of it is high visibility patrols,” said Latchman. “The army has been authorised to work with the SAPS during the festive season and we used them to boost our manpower. If we need their assistance, by all means (we will use them).” Members of the Cape Town Metro Police, three different SAPS special units and private security guards also took part in the operation, which focused heavily on taxi ranks within the cluster’s policing area. Siphiwe Dlamini, head of communications for the South African Department of Defence, said the soldiers were deployed to assist the police after the SAPS asked for assistance. “They wrote to us to ask for assistance and this is normally a yearly thing; most years SAPS requests assistance in crime prevention operations during the festive season,” said Dlamini. “This was a request and it’s not a daily thing. Unless they ask we don’t do policing, as is not our duty.” During times of peace, when South African soldiers are not deployed on peacekeeping operations around Africa, they spend their time training and doing administrative office work.

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Young wife battles deadly disease YOUNG woman and her family’s lives have been turned upside down for nearly a year after she was diagnosed with XDR (extensively drug resistant) TB. Andaleeb Rinquest-January (27), a bubbly, strong and independent woman, was in her prime when she discovered she had a rare form of TB which is life threatening, in February. Since her diagnosis it has been an uphill battle for her family and friends. Andaleeb’s health deteriorated as she lost her appetite. She has to take 10 tablets a day, is bed-ridden, needs 24-hour care and weighs only 30kg. “It has been a difficult to see my eldest daughter like this,” says her mother, Shanaaz Rinquest. “It all began in November when she had a bad cough. She regularly saw the doctor and the diagnosis would always be flu/cold or throat infection, followed by a course of antibiotic treatment, but she never got better.” In February Andaleeb noticed a growth under her armpit. The gland was drained in a surgical procedure but the growth returned. “This prompted doctors to take samples of the gland and send them for testing. The test returned positive for TB. Andaleeb was then put on firstline drugs in the treatment of standard TB. “She was feeling tired all the time and resigned from her job, losing her medical aid.”

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Keep sewers running smoothly THE City of Cape Town incurs a cost of around R60 million a year to clear sewer blockages.

GRAND OCCASION: Yesterday (Monday), Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille (far left) unveiled the new name for Oswald Pirow Street, which will now officially be known as Christiaan Barnard Street. On the right are Barnard’s children Deidre Visser, Armin Barnard, Lara Barnard and Christiaan Barnard Junior. Photo: Lulama Zenzile

As it has a limited budget which is divided according to needs, the money spent on repairing and clearing blockages could rather be spent on other community requirements. Blockages are generally caused by foreign objects such as sheepskin, sheep skull, shoes, clothing, cutlery, newspapers, sanitary towels, disposable nappies, tyres and many

more items that are disposed of via toilets and manholes into the sewer on a daily basis. Foreign objects are either flushed or dumped deliberately into the sewer system. This causes the system to block because it was not designed for these items, resulting in sewage overflowing into the streets and illness caused by waterborne diseases due to exposure to such unhealthy environments. This also, inevitably, causes damage to municipal infrastructure. In an attempt to reduce or

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Dance spectacular LA ROSA opened Bernarda, a fusion of Flamenco dance and Asian aesthetic at Hiddingh Hall, Orange Street, on Thursday 24 November. Dancers Lexi Parolis as Bernarda, Beth Jeffery, Kim Pretorius, Nicole Kleinhans, Ché Adams, Deidré Jantjies, Lathiwe Kula, Loreán Swartz and actor Andrew Laubscher, took to the boards with precision and passion. The dance-theatre exploration of Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba is a poetic drama re-worked by collaborators Geoffrey Hyland, theatre director, and Carolyn Holden, Spanish Dance Choreographer and Ar-

tistic Director of La Rosa. The production subverts conventional artistic boundaries and deconstructs the traditional Spanish dance idiom. In an experimental fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, Bernarda explores the unappeasable longing of the individual pitted against the will of an oppressive society. Grief, rage, repression and wilful joy find ardent articulation in this compact emotional and fiery epic. The show will run Tuesdays to Saturdays until 3 December at 20:00. Tickets are R80 via 021 461 42 01 or email bookings@larosa.co.za.

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Street renaming to represent all cultures LIAM MOSES

THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN has announced that as many as 31 streets around the metropole could be renamed in 2012. The City made the announcement on Thursday 1 December after the recently formed Naming Committee tasked the City’s Sub-Councils and the Public Participation Unit with starting a public participation process for the renaming. Councillor Brett Heron, chairman of the Naming Committee, said it was important that street names were representative of all cultures and groups in the City. “It’s important because the naming of streets and places is often done by governments around the world to commemorate events or people,” said Herron. “Naming has a symbolic value and the history of South Africa is such that most of the street names were chosen during a period where the government only recognised one part of the community. “So they only commemorate one part of the community and aren’t necessarily significant to other cultures. What the renaming looks at is making sure the symbolism that is expressed through naming reflects the full

diversity of the city. It’s part of our promise to reflect the full diversity of the city.” According to Herron, the process of renaming these 31 streets was started by the City’s previous administration in 2007, when a panel of experts suggested the renaming to the mayor after considering suggestions from the public. The 31 streets include several roads in the city centre, including a section of Castle Street – which could be renamed Krotoa Street (after a Koina interpreter who worked for the Dutch East India Company), Coen Steytler Avenue – which could be renamed Walter Sisulu Avenue (after the former ANC president) and Hans Strydom Avenue – which could be renamed Albert Luthuli Avenue (after another former ANC president). The cost of renaming the streets is not yet known but Herron said that the City believed the benefits of renaming the streets were worth the amount that would be spent. “The city has to spend money of many aspects of daily life. We also need to spend money to make sure that people feel included. It is part of our mandate to build an inclusive city,” said Herron. “To rename Helen Suzman Boulevard cost R25 000 and that’s a big road. Some of the roads that are being renamed are fairly

Free roadworthy safety checks THE City of Cape Town Traffic Services will help make the Festive Season safer by offering free roadworthy safety checks. Motorists can visit one of the following roadworthy testing centres to ensure that their vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before going on a long journey. The centres will be open from now until 15 December from 10:00 to 14:00, Mondays to Fridays.

The centres are: .Hillstar in Plantation Road, Wetton; .Gallows Hill in Somerset Road, Green Point; .Brackenfell, on the corner of Kruispad and Reservoir Streets, Brackenfell; .Durbanville, 93B De Villiers Drive; .Bellville, in Bellrail Road; .Goodwood, on the corner of Frans Conradie Drive and Hugo Street; .Kuils River in Fabriek Street.

small roads so they won’t cost that much.” “Street signs are not expensive and we need to weigh up the value of building an inclusive city against the small cost of changing the streets sign, and the cost is relatively small.” The public participation process will start in mid January after the council returns from its month-long break. It is not yet known when the process will be completed. The Renaming Committee will also meet next year to discuss plans to amend the City’s naming policy. Herron added that individuals who would be directly affected by the renaming of streets, such as those who live in a street earmarked for renaming, would be contacted directly by the City. The streets in the southern peninsula which could be renamed are:

. First Road, Grassy Park – Isaac Jacobs Road. .Jan Smuts Drive (from Klipfontein Road to Strandfontein Road) – Dullah Omar Drive .Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne – Iman Haron Road .Long Street, Mowbray – Reverend Theo Kotze Street .Milner Road, Observatory – SV Petersen Street .Selwyn Road, Woodstock – Fort Knokke Road .Vanguard Drive (Between Goodwood and Mitchell’s Plain) – Govan Mbeki Drive .The Wittebome Civic centre in Wynberg and the Athlone Civic Centre could be renamed the Wynberg Civic Centre and the Athlone Coline Williams Civic Centre.


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Tuesday 6 December 2011

One too many THE killing last week of a young bride by her husband defies the 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children. The international campaign is from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). On 3 December, Eunice Mhlewa (27) was fatally stabbed in her Manenberg home, reportedly by her husband, who afterwards tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat. The couple had been married just eight months when the man apparently accused his wife of having an affair Neighbours ran to the house when they heard the woman’s screams, but were too late. While they couldn’t save Eunice’s life, what matters is that they took action; instead of turning a blind eye as society is prone to do, in the name of “it not being their business”. Preventing violence against women and children is everyone’s business and since 1999 the South African government, civil-society organisations and the business sector, have made it their business. The global campaign focuses on violence against women only, but South Africa added children to its campaign because of the country’s high prevalence of child abuse. The theme for the 2011 campaign is “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Proliferation of small arms and their role in domestic violence” and government will mobilise communities to reduce arms, commonly used in many domestic violence cases. There are many ways society, including men, can help to end the unacceptably high levels of physical, emotional and sexual abuse on women and children. Speak out, make sure female victims get help, report child abuse, encourage children to report bullying, volunteer for groups that support abused women and children, join a community policing forum... Help create safer communities and know that you have helped prevent the killing of another woman.

Spreading the sharing and caring CAPE TOWN’S Biggest Christmas Fair in association with Gift of the Giver’s Charity aims to spread the spirit of Sharing and Caring. The event is the coming together of more than 200 talents, crafts, products and tastes of Cape Town – all under one roof. The Make a Difference campaign, in the

true spirit of sharing and caring, will offer pocket relief. Every day, one lucky customer stands a chance to win R5000 in cash. There will be plenty more on offer including: . Free entry to the first 100 customers.

. Pensioners and children under 12 enter free. . Specials and discounts offered by all Vendors. . Hourly competitions throughout the day. . Take a picture with Santa – and receive a free toy.

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Tuesday 6 December 2011

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Has the curse struck again? IN response to an article in People’s Post last week, it appears that the curse has struck again! Last time, Andre Schwartz could not perform and Rory Rootenburg stepped, most ably, into the phantom role – and what a spectacular show! The Shakespearian play “Macbeth” is known in the trade as “The Scottish Tragedy”, as it too has been cursed with mishaps over the years, right from the premiere, when the Bard himself had to play Lady MacBeth, as the boy (women were not allowed on the stage then) cast in the role had fallen ill! What puzzles me about the write-ups on “Phantom” world-wide is that he is depicted as a mysterious, mad, malign musical genius! In the original story, he is in fact the architect of the new Paris Opera House. He is disfigured in an accident on the construction

Become a resident tourist Re the letter in the People’s Post of Tuesday 1 November stating Cape Town is fast becoming City of the World: I most wholeheartedly agree as a Capetonian. Those who have lived for generations in the Cape and those who have emigrated all agree that Cape Town is the best place to be. Also, the advert that says experience cannot be bought is priceless. That is what I have experienced in where I live in Plumstead. From the top of the various bridges in the area, one has a panoramic view of the Constantiaberg mountains, with Elephant Eye prominent, the farm lands and the fullness of the rear of Table Mountain right to Devil’s Peak. While living in Steurhof I explored Princess Vlei, Elfin dale area, Wetlands in that vicinity and further afield I discovered Die Oog in Bergvliet. In Constantia there are discovered various places where one can park and either explore on foot the diverse trails which lead one through the tranquil area. And there is a panoramic view of the mountains, farmlands and the expanse of nature – priceless. This is much better than having to organise a major holiday to recharge the batteries. KEITH VINCENT Plumstead

Bikers toyed with my emotions I HAD the honour and privilege to attend the 2011 Toy Run on Sunday 27 November. It was the first time I had actually gone down to Maynardville, where about 7 000 bikes had gathered. I thought bikers were a hard and rough bunch, but to see the numerous toys they brought along opened my eyes. The entertainment was excellent, with bands singing – from rock to the blues. Comedians were also doing their thing, apparently they appeared for free. I would like to congratulate the organisers, sponsors, bikers and the public for making this annual event so successful and making a lot of children happy. NIGEL DEARDEN Plumstead

site and elects to hide forever within his creation. Considering that the Paris Opera House is real, that its basements descend five levels below the street, that there is a subterranean river there, why shouldn’t the “Phantom Architect” be real too? Any answers? ALAN CAMPBELL Gardens

I HAVE read in the media that certain concerned citizens are encouraging the privileged not to give or donate any food or monies to those knocking on our doors or shouting at our gates. Instead, we are encouraged to do the right thing and take money and goods to an accredited organisation that would in their wisdom make sure that the right people receive it. But suppose my wife and son and I live on the street, have not eaten for two days and now the nagging hunger forces us to go to the suburbs. We knock on door after door and leave emp-

ty handed because the occupants state they are following a criteria and their donations were given to an organisation that helps us people. We ask where this oasis of charity is and are told it might be in Wynberg. How are we to find money to travel to this oasis? Is this how you or your family want to be treated if you should fall on hard times (and with today’s global climate and economic state, this is not impossible). That neverland oasis must be created right here in our homes and I will give until it hurts because it is my choice. KEITH BLAKE

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Wednesday 7 December Rondebosch: The Symphony Choir of Cape Town with conductor Alexander Fokkens will present A Christmas Celebration at Rondebosch United Church at 18:00. Tickets are R40 at the door. Refreshments will be on sale after the performance. The choir will sing a selection of festive songs including Choose Something Like A Star, Ave Verum by Mozart, For unto us a child is born from The Messiah. The choir has learned to respond to Alexander’s interpretations in a way that makes for an exciting and dynamic performance. Proceeds in aid of church funds. Further information from Marie on 084 5677 055.

Wednesday 7 December Observatory: “CSI meets Darwin: When perceptions of race clash with forensic science” is the subject of the next free Darwin lecture at 17:30 for 18:00. Professor Alan Morris of the Department of Human Biology at

UCT explores this theme. He raises intriguing questions such as what is actually being identified when a person is identified by race in forensic cases. How our current understanding of human variation intersects with forensics gives rise to a fascinating debate. The venue is the New Learning Centre, Health Sciences Campus, University of Cape Town, Medical Faculty, Anzio Road. RSVP: fran@hippocommunications.com or phone (021) 557-0246.

Thursday 8 December Rondebosch: Author and historian Dr Peter Hammond continues his series of fascinating history presentations, which start at 19:15 with a well-illustrated PowerPoint presentation on “How propaganda changes perceptions and people”. It will focus on propaganda used in the World Wars. Please phone to book your place. For further information phone (021) 689-4480 or visit www.reformationSA.org

Sunday 11 December Rosebank: Huis Luckhoff invites the community to a joint carol singing at 18:00 in the chapel at Huis Luckhoff, 42 Alma Road. All proceeds will go towards the frail care section for a special Christmas lunch party. Phone Gerald on (021) 685-3991 or 082 7411 762.

Volunteer and make a difference THIS year is International Year of the Volunteer, which showcases the need for people to come forward and offer their time and expertise for the good of others. Volunteers are the life-blood of Hospice, the organisation that provides palliative care to those suffering from life-threatening illnesses and their families. International Volunteer Day (Monday 5 December) gives the 200 member hospices around the country the opportunity to thank the many volunteers without whom the paidfor staff would not be able to provide palliative care. Pat Gelderbloem, co-ordinator of the national Hospice volunteer task team, has been

employed at St Luke’s Hospice as Volunteer Services Manager since 2001. “A volunteer is someone who has a passion for doing something for others,” says Gelderbloem. “They must be committed, the work defines the kind of person you are. Many of them are called to be involved in palliative care because they have been on a journey with Hospice, having lost a loved one, and they understand the philosophy and concept and can make a difference.” To find out about volunteering, contact your local hospice (www.hpca.co.za, gives contact details). Phone (021) 531-2094.

People’s Post Claremont­Rondebosch Page 13 HAND­OVER: Over the last 28 years, the Western Cape Fuchsia Society’s annual show in Kirstenbosch has at­ tracted hundreds of fuchsia lovers. This year the show will be held on 3­4 December in the Sanlam Hall. There is no entry fee other than the usual Kirstenbosch gate fee. However, raffle tickets will be on sale at the show’s entrance and each day someone can win a Fuchsia Hanging Basket. Besides the main halls with the vari­ ous varieties of single and double fuchsias in pots and hanging baskets that will be judged, there will be a spe­ cial old­time display in the entrance. Small plants and informative books will be on sale, and members will be available to offer advice. Judging takes place on Satur­ day morning and the show is open to the public from 12:00 to 17:00, and on Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00. For more information phone Marleen on (021) 715­ 3297. In the picture is Joy Kessler with ‘Lady Patricia Mountbatten’ 2010.


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All aboard for the world’s toughest rubberduck race INFLATABLE boat enthusiasts have started preparing for the Trans Agulhas Challenge over the weekend with a club race in Strand. “This five-day race draws more than 60 inflatable boats and thousands of tourists to the southern and west coasts of South Africa every year”, said the organisers. “They don’t call it the world’s toughest inflatable boat race for no reason, though,” warned Pinelands resident David Kalis, of the Legionair Racing Team. “Completing a distance of 700km in five days takes a tremendous toll on your body. Even with a kidney belt, racers end up urinating blood and become dehydrated. On day four we race at night,” Kalis said. Organisers say that the sport struggled to take off when they first started approaching sponsors in 1988 because it was considered “too dangerous”. “Only three boats ended up competing that year. Today, the Trans Agulhas Challenge is a world-class

READY TO GO: David Kalis preparates for the world’s toughest inflatable boat race. Photo: Supplied event, hosted every year by Agulhas Inflatable Boat Club (AIBC).” The race kicks off on Wednesday 28 December this year in Plettenberg Bay, with stages in Mossel Bay, Stillbaai, Struisbaai and Hermanus. The event concludes on New Year’s Day in Strand. “Inflatable boat (or rubberduck) racing started in South Africa but has become popular all around the world,” Kalis said. “We hope that events like the

FACE OFF: Paul Bell of VOB, left, and Darren Burns of Pirates during the Major League baseball match between the two teams at Chukker Road sports fields on Saturday 3 December.Photo: Peter Heeger/ Gallo Images

Trans Agulhas will encourage more locals to take up the sport. Sponsors such as Builders Warehouse and Toyota have supported me a great deal because they’ve seen the potential, but more South Africans need to get involved,” he added. The event will be broadcasted live on SuperSport between Wednesday 28 December and Sunday 1 January. For more information as well as entry details, visit www.transagulhaschallenge.co.za.

SWING: Chad Jones of VOB steps up to the plate and lets fly. Photo: Peter Heeger/ Gallo Images

Tee off with the 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

MISSED: Max Waller of Rondebosch fails to connect a reverse sweep and is trapped LBW during the Western Province Cricket Association PCA 1A League match between Rondebosch and Victoria at Tony Dumas Oval on Saturday 3 December.

EYE ON THE BALL: Riaaz Teladia of Rondebosch watch­ es a delivery all the way on to his bat during the match between Rondebosch and Victoria.

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Getting down and dirty THE under 19 ladies of the Junior Women’s Softball World Championship showed some aggressiveness during their warm-up games on Saturday at Turfhall Stadium. The tournament runs from Wednesday 7 December until Saturday 17 December at Turfhall Stadium. Tickets are R20 per day, and can be bought online at Computicket.

CLOSED EYES: Kayl­anne Stoffels of South Africa swings and misses a slow pitch delivery as Canada’s Natalie Whiteman prepares to catch the ball. Photos: Rashied Isaacs

CLOSE CALL: Cheyenne Cordes of USA slides into home plate only to be tagged out by Australia’s Rachel Sechi.

SHOT: On top, Clyde Fortuin, of Western Province Cricket Club, lines up a shot while Old Mutual wicket keeper Zakir Kathrada hopes for a slight edge.

STEAMING IN: On the right, Jonathan Mein­ jies of Western Prov­ ince Cricket Club bowls a red­hot deliv­ ery during the team’s match against Old Mutual on Saturday 3 December. Photos: Peter SAFE: Takasaka Kazuki of Japan slides home safely as New Zealand’s Beth Stavert makes it late for the tag.

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Ajax on winning ways again LYNN PRINS

AJAX Cape Town ended on a positive note after a toughly contested first half against Bloemfontein Celtic on Sunday at Cape Town Stadium. George Maluleka opened up the score for Ajax, just after half time in the 48th minute, followed by Matthew Booth’s goal in the 60th minute, taking the score 2-0 to full time. Celtic, who showed less aggression in their attacking, came off lucky as the Urban Warriors failed to take advantage of their given opportunities. Apart from Booth scoring the winning goal, he has also been a revelation at the back for the Urban Warriors and brought stability with first time tackling. He also partners well with Nazeer Allie who

joined Ajax this season. In previous games, after Clinton Daniels left for Sundowns, firmness was missing in the team, but Booth’s vast experience is marshalling the troops at the back. And with inspirational captain Granwald Scott and Brent Carelse back from injury, Ajax found their momentum going forward in Sunday’s game. However, despite the Urban Warriors sealed win, a concern for head coach Maarten Stekelenburg must be that his strikers wasted numerous chances in front of goal yesterday. Ajax moved up to seventh place and surely expected to win more games. Who knows, maybe they coming out of the slump they have been in for so long. Lansdowne based team Engen Santos need a desperate win. With the festive break

nearing, looming Santos is now three points behind Jomo Cosmos in the bottom half of the log. Cosmos won their first game of the season on Sunday but remain bottom of the log. Santos, who won a game in October against Maritzburg United, struggle with their defence, which is inconsistent and a major concern. They seem to lose concentration at crucial times, and on Saturday stalwart centre defender Wayne Arendse’s presence was missed when he was replaced by Pere Ariweriyai, former AmaZulu defender. Arendse, who is regarded as “safe” in the backline, was replaced due to injury. Since Ariweriyai’s signing, he has been having shaky

starts, and although he has good aerial presence, speedy strikers normally catch him on the break. During Santos’ last two games, goalkeeper Tshepo Motsoeneng was also not performing at his best, especially against Sundowns when they caught him off guard. However, on the bright side, Vuyisile Wana and Eleazar Rodgers are regaining their scoring form with the latter scoring against Sundowns earlier in the game. Santos’ next game takes place on Friday 16 December against AmaZulu at Athlone Stadium. And on Saturday 17 December Ajax take on Golden Arrows at 18:00 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.

B­O­O­T­H: Ajax Cape Town players swarm Mathew Booth after the lanky defender scored the sec­ ond goal of the match against Bloemfontein Celtic during an Absa League match. George Malule­ ka opened the scoring for the Urban Warriors early in the second half, putting Ajax in the lead. Ajax won the match 2­0 on Sunday at the Cape Town Stadium. Their win moved them up to seventh place in the log standings. Pho­ to: Rashied Isaacs

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