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Pool facility a problem, say residents TAURIQ HASSEN

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AITLAND residents say they are concerned about “anti-social” activities at a derelict swimming pool facility.

The facility, in Royal Road, has been destroyed by dumping, damaged by extreme weather, used as a gathering spot for drinking and fighting and has lately become the new hang-out spot for drug users.

One resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she regularly witnesses drug users “blowing clouds of smoke into the street”.

She added that her children can see these actions, which she says are “disgusting and inappropriate” for the area.

“Everybody around here is exposed to this on a daily basis and that facility just looks horrible, so we need to sit and wonder what is being done about this problem,” says the resident.

Rashaad Gilford, another Maitland resident, recently had an argument at the site, after requesting the “dagga smokers” to vacate the area.

He explained that the two men looked at

him “as if they owned the land”, forcing him to “forcibly remove the men from the site”.

“You can only take so much. I only drive past this site every day and I don’t live close to the pool, but you can only imagine what surrounding residents are going through,” says Gilford.

Warrant Officer Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Maitland Police Station, confirmed that police had conducted several operations at the facility.

He said the building is “easily accessible” which makes the matter difficult to police at times.

“Police will continue to monitor the situation from our side, but we are aware of what happens around that facility,” says Vukubi.

Vukubi confirmed that police “stumbled across several stolen items” at the site in the past.

People’s Post visited the facility last week and found a large number of “unsavoury characters” exiting the building through the large gaping holes on the side.

The smell of dagga filled the air, and several broken glass bottles littered the front section of the building.

“We cannot live like this, because this facility attracts all the wrong attention and it’s only getting worse by the day,” says the resident, who wished to remain anonymous.

The land is owned by the Cape Town Community Housing Company (CTCHC), which has been allocated to the Royal Maitland Phase III project.

A starting date for the development process has not yet been confirmed, as funding still needs to be secured, CTCHC reported last week.

The land has been earmarked for development, which would target the gap housing market, introducing single, double and three storey buildings, each containing one, two and three bedroom units respectively, according to the CTCHC website. Gap housing caters to households earning between R3 500 and R10 000 per month – too much to qualify for state housing subsidies, and not enough to be included in the competitive property market.

According to Bronwen Mintoor, from HWB Communications, commenting on behalf of CTCHC, the company is aware of the problems around the building, but the site was

currently being “re-packaged to make provision for an affordable housing scheme where units can be rented”.

The company confirmed that it had received numerous reports of vagrants on the site and illegal dumping currently taking place.

Mintoor says the site was cleaned up in October last year and during last month, at their “own expense”.

The company removed all vegetation, building rubble, domestic refuse and all dumping on site.

“The site is regularly inspected by the CTCHC,” says the company.

Vukubi encouraged residents to continue lodging complaints with police on (021) 5069400 and said: “The police will continue to monitor the problems around the buildings, but we need the community to work with us and report all these illegal activities.”

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Tuesday 1 March 2011

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MISSING: Members of the Johnson family of Plumstead are desper­ ately trying to find their father, Jeremy Johnson (49), whom they last heard from in August. He has been spotted in various places across the country. His daughter, Tamsyn, says his disappearance is complete­ ly out of character. Anyone with information can contact the Diep River Police on (021) 710­7300 or Tamsyn on 083 696 9575.

TAURIQ HASSEN

A NEW board established last year to promote early Afrikaans and Nederlands music, is breathing new life into Cape Malay singing.

The Cape Male Choir Board, which is integrated with the Keep The Dream Malay Choir Forum, will be hosting a competition with nine troupes taking part in two sections.

The forum was established last year to address the dwindling number of troupes and the remaining cash-strapped ones.

Ebrahim Hull, president of the board, explains that the main

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aim of the board is “to preserve, protect, develop and promote the singing of early Afrikaans (Kaaps) and Nederlands songs”.

“The Malay choirs’ potential is big in the Western Cape and in Cape Town and its Muslim community – and with the proper exposure, it can even become national,” says Hull.

Hull says many troupes struggled to financially support their “cultural sport”.

The Keep The Dream Malay Choir Forum was established by a group of dedicated choir members from various groups to assist “struggling Malay choir groups”.

“In some cases, clubs lose out

and all of this affects our cultural singing programme, because most clubs only stabilise and get their final choral groups together to practise and put every effort into the competitions after the New Year,” says Hull.

Fareed Anthony, a former member of the Shoprite Jonge Studente, was delighted to see new competitions and boards being established.

“In the Muslim community, this is our World Cup and our beloved sport, so to see it growing with new teams entering every time is extremely exciting,” says Anthony.

“Maybe one day we will compete at the Cape Town Stadium,

who knows!” he jokes.

The songs sung fall into four categories – traditional wedding songs, Dutch folksongs of various kinds, moppies (comic songs) and ghoemaliedjies (picnic songs).

The instruments generally used are guitars, mandolin, banjo, cello with occasional violins and double bass and the ghoema (small Malay drum) for the picnic songs. The folk song is an important feature of the Cape Malay community, and can be heard on many social occasions, especially at weddings, where traditional love songs are sung.

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Life reflected in a train ride TERESA FISCHER

TRAIN doors shut on a commuter’s shopping bags … trapping them momentarily until a fellow passenger opens the doors.

Just a moment sandwiched in the bustle of a train journey, but recorded on film, it becomes part of a “metaphor for the journey of life we travel daily”.

“Because life is a journey” is freelance journalist Munyaradzi Makoni’s observation on the voice over of his short documentary film, “Train tunes”.

A man with a weather-beaten face sits on a train platform and has a long drink from a cooldrink bottle.

“A theatre” is the succinct voice over.

Of commuters who read on the trains, Makoni remarks quietly: “The noise boosts their understanding.”

Makoni recently completed a twoweek documentary filmmaking course at the University of Cape Town.

The course brought together five youths from Khayelitsha and three women from the Saartjie Baartman Centre in Athlone, a centre for abused women.

The course was taught by South African-born Paul Yule, a veteran filmmaker who has produced more than 31 documentary films on six continents, some of them award-win-

ning.

Each person or team had to produce a four to five minute film, recording, editing and packaging it.

Makoni says the name of his film refers to the tune that always accompanies a train journey.

“The tune takes many forms. It could be music from blind singers. It can be music blaring from cellphones that are tweaked to produce the loudest sound. It can also be a tune of people turning a train journey into a business enterprise.”

Makoni says he chose the subject of the trains to awaken people to what happens daily with a lighter look.

And he adds that he loves the trains, in spite the overcrowding and the occasional delays.

He adds when you imagine how many have to use trains, you appreciate that they have to use them, whether they love it or not.

Makoni says the challenge was getting the best shot on a moving train and confining his observations to a film of four minutes and 21 seconds.

He adds he would love to do more of these fascinating stories in future if he had the means.

“Stories focusing on social lives are things that contribute to our humanness. A life that if we look closely is also political and economic,” he muses. The film can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6_L0sBYpW0A.

RECORDING LIFE: Freelance journalist Munyaradzi Makoni has completed a documentary film making course at UCT. Photo: Supplied

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Tuesday 1 March 2011

People’s Post Woodstock­Maitland Page 3

Suspect found in ceiling TAURIQ HASSEN

A MAN was arrested after he was found hiding in the ceiling of a business in Woodstock with four laptops and a large sum of money last week.

At 04:00 on Tuesday 22 February, police attended to a burglary in progress in Roodebloem Road.

“We received a call of a housebreaking incident which took place at a computer company in Roodebloem Road,” says Sergeant Hilton Malila, spokesperson for the Woodstock Police Station.

When they arrived at the scene, police noticed that a window had been broken, and that the burglar bars had been forced open.

They then searched the premises and found the suspect hiding in the ceiling, Malila added. He said the suspect was searched, and the four laptops were found, as well as R9 810 hidden in his shoes.

Ebrahim Mackbul appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s court on Thursday last week, facing charges of housebreaking and theft, where his bail application was denied. Mackbul is due to re-appear on Friday 4 March. . The Woodstock police arrested 52 people during various operations in Woodstock last weekend. Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R20 000.

According to Malila, various drug outlets were visited where six suspects were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs.

Police confiscated 47 units of heroin, five parcels of dagga and three plastic packets filled with tik. Five motorists were also arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Traffic fines to the amount of R6 000 were issued. Thirty-nine people were arrested for less serious offences and two for robbery. All the suspects appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Mon-

day 28 February. . A 25-year-old man was arrested after being found with R10 000 worth of drugs in Woodstock.

At 12:00 on Wednesday 23 February, at 12:00, police followed up information on a house in Frere Street. According to Malila, the public handed over information regarding “possible illegal drug activities at a house”.

“We executed a search warrant which was carried out and proved to be successful in the end,” says Malila. During the search, police confiscated 28 bank bags filled with compressed dagga, 74 stoppe of dagga, a shopping bag filled with loose dagga and nine packets of tik.

“The drugs have an estimated street value of around R10 000,” Malila said. Faiek Woodman appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 25 February, facing charges of dealing in drugs, where he was released on R1 000 bail. . Woodstock police are searching for a man believed to have information on a murder last year.

On Monday 5 April last year, police were called out to Railway Street, where a 45-year-old man was stabbed to death. “It’s been alleged that the deceased and the victim had an argument, whereby the suspect took a knife and stabbed the deceased twice in the upper legs,” says Malila. The man later died due to the injuries inflicted with the knife. He was known as Vuyani Eliott Nceka. Police are asking for the assistance of the public in tracing 29-year-old Yusuf Menze, who they believe may be able to assist with their investigations. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Menze can contact the investigating officer, Constable Donovan Pietersen, on (021) 4862874 or crime stop on 086 001 0111. . Maitland Police are concerned about the number of theft out of motor vehicle cases being reported.

“This is a huge concern in the areas of Maitland and Brooklyn and this crime is committed both during the day and night,” says Inspector Siyabulela Vukubi, Maitland police spokesperson.

He confirmed that police have already “stepped up patrols, especially in the hotspots, but the ball is still in the car owners court to take some precautionary measures in securing his or her property,” says Vukubi. “Negligence on the side of the car owners is a big concern, because leaving valuables in clear sight of the criminal is definitely negligence,” says Vukubi.

Police therefore appeal to the owners to take the following safety measures: . Lock the car doors and activate an alarm even if you are not going to be long. . Remove the face of the radio and take it with you. . Do not leave packages or personal items on the seat of the car.

Pop it in the boot; and . Try and park in well lit areas at night. . Maitland Police arrested three suspects after a spares shop was broken into in Koeberg Road on Wednesday 16 February at approximately 05:00. According to Vukubi, a “proactive” approach by police led to the arrest of three suspects.

He said police were on routine patrols when they spotted three known suspects in Glennifer Street, Brooklyn. “They were in possession of some tools and other accessories that were later discovered to be the tools that were stolen from the motor spares shop,” Vukubi confirmed. Alfonso Joubert, 21, Micheal Prinsloo, 24, and Raymond James Arnold, 38, were charged with possession of stolen property and business breaking. They appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court where the case was remanded until their next court appearance on 19 April..

JUST MADE IT: The city’s Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruit­ ing for the new intake at Youngsfield military base. According to Com­ mander Glyn Shepherd of the training academy at the Epping Fire Sta­ tion, the last four days saw 9 324 hopefuls attending the fitness evalua­ tion. The evaluation included a 2.4 km run to be completed in 11 minutes by men and 12 minutes by woman, sit ups, bench presses and a fire fighter’s lift. Seen here is Wayne Sternsdorf of the Fire and Rescue Service getting ready to blow the whistle to indicate the cut­off time for the 2.4 km run. With one second left Ryan Polman (27) of Grassy Park on the left and Mthandazo Tafane (30) of Kasovo on the right just made it.

Photo: Rashied Isaacs

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The talk will be addressed by Dr Tim Murithi, Head of the Transitional Justice in Africa Programme at the Institute for

Dance and song at Artscape THE Cape Academy of Performing Arts (Capa) presents “What a Wonderful World”, under the direction of Debbie Turner, in collaboration with Jacqui Pells and Nathalie Vijver, at the Artscape Theatre from Friday 4 March until Monday 13 March.

The production showcases 175 talented dancers from the ages of five to 25, in a production that explores global cultures and events through ballet, modern, hip hop, tap, drama and song.

Choreographers include Turner, Michelle Reid, Illana Margolis, Celeste Botha and Pells and audiences

Women standing together SOROPTIMIST International Cape of Good Hope Club invites women to its International Women’s Day celebrations on Tuesday 8 March from 11:00 until 14:00. The organisation, which supports all women in war torn countries, will meet at the Fan Walk bridge and the pedestrian bridge at the Holiday Inn on Eastern Boulevard, Woodstock in solidarity and recognition of all women in affected countries.

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From left: Mirza Parker, the organiser of ISWA’s gala event, Rushdy Siers, CEO of ISWA and Ismail Osman, PRO for ISWA. Photo: Reyana Steyn

Videos document a landscape of pain MELISSA LE ROUX

EIGHT women from the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children – survivors of gender-based violence – have been given a platform to share their personal battles with domestic and sexual violence.

The women starred in a series of video diaries titled “Beyond the Shadow”, which was produced over a threemonth period.

The videos give an intimate look at what the women went through in their relationships, with each one telling her story in her own words.

The Saartjie Baartman Centre (SBC) offers help to women and children who need to escape their abusive situations, providing them with shelter, food and emotional support.

In “Beyond the Shadow”, the eight women take the viewer on a journey through their lives. Their ups-anddowns are all explored to promote awareness of the types of abuse that happens daily.

The women were able to explore different ways in which they wanted their stories to be told. Being filmed wasn’t easy for them at first, but as they became comfortable, they were able to express their emotions clearer.

“Doing the digital diaries, at first,

made me very scared. I felt humiliated because I didn’t want people to know what happened to me.

“My challenge was that I could never do it alone; I always had someone with me because telling my story made me feel like I was going through it again,” says one of the women. Their identities cannot be revealed for safety reasons.

Irma Maharaj, a researcher at SBC, says the women were put in a diary room where they could record their daily thoughts. “Just talking about their experiences helps them to deal with it.

It lets other women in abusive relationships know that they are not alone and hopefully encourages them to pull out.

“In the video we tried to mask their faces as much as we could and it won’t be shown as widely as we would’ve liked, for the women’s safety,” she says.

Facilitated by filmmaker, Shelley Barry, the video diaries reflect the “real and unmediated experience” the women endured, some for years.

As part of International Women’s Day, a screening of “Beyond the Shadow” will be held on Tuesday 8 March at The Labia in Orange Street, Cape Town, at 08:30 for 09:00.

Copies of “Beyond the Shadow” can be obtained from the Saartjie Baartman Centre. For more information call (021) 633-5287.

Twenty­five years of giving REYANA STEYN

IN CELEBRATION of 25 years of service, the Islamic Social and Welfare Association (ISWA) will be hosting a gala event at Cape Town College in Kromboom Road on Saturday 12 March.

The anniversary also marks the start of a five-year project for ISWA, which is situated in Belgravia Estate, to acquire their own premises and develop a learning centre for their school.

ISWA offers counselling services, social intervention strategies, further education and training, poverty alleviation (through educational subsidies) and youth and children’s development programmes.

These services are offered to people of all religions.

ISWA’s doors were first opened in 1986 by Nurounihar Minton and Fowzia Ryklief, who are still involved with the organisation.

“The two women saw the need for trauma counselling and the non-profit organisation was born during the apartheid era. Families were dying from abuse and drugs and ISWA decided they must do something as the communities were disintegrating,” says Rushdy Siers, the CEO of ISWA. “As they continued to counsel people throughout the years they saw the need to do more to help the communities and started a few projects.”

In 1987, ISWA rallied to support the international call for the rights of children, becoming one of many organisations which rallied to support the Rainbow Children’s Day campaign.

In 1994, ISWA alone carried on the tradition of the Rainbow Children’s Day.

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The campaign came to an end in 2004, when the weekend was disrupted by a severe storm which hit Cape Town.

A week later an appeal was made to the Great Moscow Circus and a special show was staged for more than 1 000 children and their caregivers.

In 2004, the Minton School of Development was launched to help children.

At the school they offer two-year courses in project management for counselling, paralegal counselling financial management and a social auxiliary course. Participants must have completed matric. Classes are currently held at Athlone High School.

With ISWA’s formation of the Sing-Osman Education Fund, the burden of pupils who want to attend the school has been made lighter, as they receive a bursary and pay only R13 000 instead of the usual R23 000.

ISWA has also introduced a Learn Self-Esteem Forum.

“We have recognised that many things influence people; the circumstances they live in, drug abuse and family disintegration and we need to look at ways to help in the home, school, working and social environment,” says Siers.

He says the aim is to reach thousands of people for the next 25 years and make a difference in their lives.

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SAMA award-winning singing group, Jamali, will be performing at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Sunday 13 March.

Pop stars – Jacqui, Mariechan and Liesl who make up Jamali – developed a personal style that is a mix of pop, vocal ballads, kwaito, urban and adult contemporary.

Tickets are R75 for adults. Learners and students between six and 21 pay R50 and botanical society members pay R65.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 8 March from the Visitors’ Centre Ticket Office only and will be available at all three entrances on Sundays.

Concert kicks off THE first of the Student Quarterly Concert shows takes place on Tuesday 8 March in the Baxter Concert Hall. Arranged by François du Toit and Dizu Plaatjies, it features a selec-

For telephonic bookings call (021) 7612866. They can only be made from Tuesday 8 March, with an administration fee of R10 per ticket applicable.

Online bookings can be made at www.webtickets.co.za. Redeem your eticket at the Kirstenbosch ticket office from the Tuesday before, or on concert day. . WIN! Three People’s Post readers can each win double tickets to the concert at 17:30 on Sunday 13 March. To enter the lucky draw, SMS “Jamali” to 34586 by noon on Wednesday 2 March. SMSes cost R2 each; winners will be phoned. tion of the performance students of the South African College of Music (SACM).

The concert starts at 20:15 and tickets are available at Computicket or at the door at R50.

UCT staff pay R45, senior citizens and students R35 and learners R25.

Tuesday 1 March 2011

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WRAPPED: The Western Cape Domino Trust Board wrapped up another suc­ cessful week at the Black­ pool Hall in Shelley Street on Sunday 27 February, with a few surprising results across the hall. Results on the day were as follows: Gen­ erations 30 Sporting Boys 24, College Boys 28 Proteas 22, Diggers 26 Delft 24, Grassy Park Lakers 34 Adaliahs 18, Searidge 34 El­ dorado 22, Young Men 32 Netreg 22. Photos: Tauriq Hassen

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Tuesday 1 March 2011

People’s Post launches new column by veteran journalist

Give value for money EXACTLY why the City Council decided to table its draft budget on the day the national budget was presented in Parliament is difficult to understand.

Cynics would say it was a case of dumping bad news on the public while their attention was on Pravin Gordhan and the upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East.

Bad news? Well, every single increase announced is above the present inflation rate – and that makes it bad news for most of us.

On the other hand, it could have been worse, as the increases are certainly lower than they were last year. But one would expect this to be the case a few months before the municipal elections.

My own view is that the City bosses think they have done a good job and they certainly don’t see it as bad news. They just want to get it out of the way before the electioneering begins in earnest.

So let’s look at the facts. Rates are to go up by 5.9%. Electricity will go up by nearly 20%; water and sanitation charges will go up by 8% (and 10% for each of the two years following the election) and refuse collection fees will go up by 5.5%.

And the cost of running the City (the operating costs) will rise by more than 12%.

All this while the current inflation rate is under 4%!

Last year we had a 14% increase

in operating expenditure; an average increase of 24.6% in electricity tariffs; an 18% increase for refuse collection; a 10% increase for water and sanitation and a theoretical 9.3% increase on the average rates bill.

So the budget may be less painful than last year’s one, but that is little cause for comfort to people who do not get the kind of pay increases the City Council has handed out in the last few years.

Mr Gordhan told us in the national budget that the cost of public service salaries has doubled in the last five years. Whether or not municipal salaries were included is

uncertain, but municipal workers and councillors have done pretty well. Perhaps well enough to lose touch with the economic realities that beset the rest of us.

While the private sector has had to endure wage freezes, retrenchments, reduced working hours for reduced wages and other desperate measures to survive the recession, the public service has prospered.

The bitter irony is that the private sector pays the taxes to keep the public services going in the style to which they have become accustomed.

How much longer can we afford to finance these growing bureaucracies that are not exactly noted for their productivity? Perhaps we are better off in Cape Town, but that is no reason to sit back and be satisfied. There is every reason to demand greater efficiency and better value for our money. . Tony Robinson is a veteran journalist and commentator on civic affairs in Cape Town. His columns, “City Diary” in the Cape Times and later “Civic Diary” in the city’s first free newspapers, won the Sanlam national award for the best column in a community newspaper in 1993 – and some unusual praise from the judges, with one of them remarking, “I would hate to be a councillor in your town!”.

He has a wide range of interests, which will be reflected in future columns.

MEDIA IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nabeweya Malick, of the Muslim Judicial Council, speaks at the Press Council of South Africa public hearings held at the Naspers building in Cape Town last Thursday. Seated next to her is Dr Johan Retief, Deputy Press Ombudsman. The countrywide review by the Press Council is intended to help improve the quality of journalism.

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Storage facility remains a problem David Martinez, who owns a business close by, explained that the problem is “simiA COMMUNITY’S plea to have a problem- lar to the last report”. atic Coronation Road facility cleaned up “I think we heard and saw nothing for a has fallen on deaf ears, with government, few days after the last report and we thought as the owner, not making good on promis- it might have worked, but not long after es to upgrade the site. those thoughts popped into our heads, they were back,” says Martinez.

The former storage facility, which is In January last month, Martinez spotted owned by the provincial Department of somebody inside the facility, attempting to Transport and Public Works, has been break into the neighbouring properties. plagued with squatHe shouted at the ters and crime. thieves, who were The premises stored able to escape items such as old through the opposite beds, furniture and gate in Coronation items for which the Road. national governIn January last ment no longer had month, Martinez a use. spotted somebody inResidents raised side the facility, atconcerns over potempting to break intential drug dealto the neighbouring ing, illegal squatproperties. He shoutters, dumping and STILL A PROBLEM: The Coronation Road facili­ ed at the thieves, who thieves attempting ty continues to bug Maitland residents.Photo: were able to escape to break into busi- Tauriq Hassen through the opposite nesses by making gate in Coronation their way through the facility.

Road. The land has been plagued by probSeveral concerns were lodged with the lo- lems, including dumping, drug dealing and cal authorities by residents and business prostitution, say residents. owners who became “frustratingly conWarrant Officer Siyabulela Vukubi, cerned” over the number of people visiting spokesperson for the Maitland Police Stathe site during the day. tion, confirmed that “illegal activities” are Edite Rodrigues, manager of the Maitland taking place at the site.

Central Improvement District (MaitCID), “I personally made arrests for drugs at that confirmed that the concerns have been for- facility in the past,” says Vukubi. warded to the relevant departments, “with He confirmed that police will continue to no answers to date”. monitor the situation around the facility, but “We have told them repeatedly that there encourages the public to report the matter are problems around that facility, but all we to police. hear is that they will look into the matter and Anybody wishing to report suspicious sort the facility out, which has not hap- characters or illegal activities taking place pened,” says the frustrated Rodrigues. at the site, should contact the station on (021) People’s Post highlighted the concerns in an 506-9400. article (“Maitland plot invaded”, People’s Post People’s Post forwarded questions relat5 November), where concerns were raised by ing to the upkeep of the site to the Departbusiness owners and residents, about the ac- ment of Transport and Public Works, which tivities at the facility. failed to respond at the time of going to print.

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Mosque to mask mast MELISSA PAPIER

FIRST there were “palm-tree” cellphone masts in the middle of nowhere.

Now cellular network, Vodacom, is installing cellphone masts inside the minarets of mosques.

Already cellphone masts have been installed in mosques in Pelican Heights and Delft. If everything goes according to plan, the Al-Masjiduth Thaalith Mosque in Beacon Valley will be next in line.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is being conducted to establish the viability of building a cellphone mast inside the mosque’s minaret. The proposal has been given the green light by the mosque’s trust, says Meiraai Jacobs, chairperson of the Al-Masjiduth Thaalith Mosque.

“Earlier last year Vodacom made the proposal to the Al-Masjiduth Thaalith Mosque Trust and they gave consent for the mast to be built in the minaret,” said Jacobs.

“The board decided it was feasible as there was a monetary contribution which is to be given to the mosque, should everything go according to plan and all procedures followed.”

Jacobs added that the minaret was chosen because, at 22 metres, it is the highest point in Beacon Valley.

“If approved the mast will be built in the minaret, adding an extra six metres to the height and it will be enclosed, posing no disturbance to anyone,” he said.

In earlier years minarets were used to make announcements and call worshippers to prayer. In the past the imam physically stood in these structures, calling people to prayers. Today many mosques use a sound system, where the speakers are placed in the minaret. Minarets are also seen as a marker to indicate to worship-

pers where the mosque is.

Jacobs said masts have been installed in mosques in Pelican Heights and in Delft, without any problems.

Ward councillor for the area, Dennis Williams, said the idea of having the masts inside the minarets is “brilliant”.

“Now there will be no more funny-looking masts all over the place. It’s a good thing as the mosque will be getting a stipend from the service provider for housing the mast. The antennae SELECTED: The mosque in Beacon Valley. will also be stored in the mosque’s Photo: Melissa Papier yard, which will be out of sight.”

Mark Day, environmental practitioner masts and associated storage containers. for Enviroworks, the company conducting “Despite a site’s suitability to provide the environmental impact assessment on maximum network coverage, landowner behalf of Vodacom, says that in order for permission may not always be granted, ofcellphone masts need to be of a sufficient ten leaving a small pool of sites available height to be effective in providing a net- to accommodate these structures. work signal to surrounding cellphone us“In the event that such sites house existers. “This height, however, often conflicts ing amenities in which masts can be diswith the surrounding existing built envi- guised, measures shall be devised to make ronment, appearing harsh and decisively optimal use thereof,” Day said. The procnoticeable. ess for this application is currently in its “It is during the initial assessment proc- initial assessment phase and submissions ess that measures are identified to counter for objections can be submitted. negative impacts of proposed activities, Nabewaya Mallick, public relations ofthus lessening the visual alteration ficer for the Muslim Judicial Council caused as a result of such structures,” said (MJC), says the installation of cellphone Day. “Such disguises are typically put masts in minarets of mosques does not forth by engineers in response to location- contravene the Islamic religion. al factors such as a mast’s ability to blend “Islam is very logical and if the mast in with surrounding biophysical charac- does not harm anyone or interfere with teristics like tall trees. the sound system of the mosque, there is “In the presence of facilities such as tall no objections from our side. buildings or in this instance a mosque “Vodacom should follow all procedures minaret, height provisions are made and get permission from the imam first. available to accommodate the antennae, If there is no interference when the call for successfully concealing it from public prayers are made, we don’t foresee a probview.” He added that during initial inves- lem,” Mallick said. tigations, service providers seek out locaFor more information call (021) 853-0682 tions with the ability to accommodate or email mark@enviroworks.co.za.

Tuesday 1 March 2011

State your case on liquor law THE City of Cape Town invites the public to comment on new draft regulations for the Western Cape Liquor Act before Monday 7 March.

The regulations will increase the opportunity for public participation in the consideration, granting and possible cancellation of liquor licences throughout the Western Cape.

“According to the draft regulations, the application procedures for liquor licences have been made stricter, and the public will be given more time – 28 days – to provide input on each application,” says Councillor Taki Amira, chairperson of the city’s Liquor Policy task team.

Applications will need to be published in local newspapers, and be displayed in a prominent place at the proposed establishment.

“This empowers affected communities with the necessary information to actively participate in the granting of licences.

In the past, an appli-

cant was merely required to lodge an application at a magistrate’s court before this was gazetted,” Amira says.

The proposed regulations will also add substance to the 2010amended Western Cape Liquor Act, such as setting time spans and determining volumes that may be purchased.

The city’s task team will also be submitting comments on the regulations. “At the same time, we call on residents, civic organisations, ratepayers associations, neighbourhood watches and community policing forums to provide their input directly to the Western Cape liquor authorities,” Amira comments.

The regulations are the final step before the new Western Cape Liquor Act comes into effect later this year, and before the City’s bylaw on trading days and hours, currently undergoing a legal review, comes into force. All information can be found at www.capegateway.gov.za.

Soccer makes the sparks fly in Facreton TAURIQ HASSEN

WITH gang violence escalating in Facreton, a spark was needed to show young talented footballers a positive way forward, and this came in the form of Sparks United Football Club.

Sparks United was established in 2002, not only to steer youngsters away from crime and drugs, but also to give them hope for playing in their dream team in the future.

Edries Martins, chairperson of Sparks United, was delighted that the club has reached its eighth year in existence, but “wishes to see the club grow.

“We don’t ask for money or anything, but we just want to show the youngsters a better future and that there is more to life than just getting involved in crime,” says Martins.

He explained that the area has recently been plagued by gang violence, leaving the children with nothing more than the option of imprisonment within the four walls of their homes.

The children are able to “explore their talents” and “set positive goals for themselves” as a result of the club.

“They can start looking at joining trials for big clubs and training hard to achieve those goals,” says Martins.

In a twist, the club usually challenges some of the teams made up of known gangs in the area, which Martins believes, “is a step in the right direction”.

Shahiem Watermeyer regularly goes to

watch his son tear up the field in a bid to become one of the “greatest strikers of all time”.

“We are not so fortunate, so I can’t afford to buy him the fanciest boots or whatever, but when he plays, it makes me happy, because he just enjoys himself,” says Watermeyer.

His son, Justin, is a striker hoping to make the big time by playing for his favourite, Spanish club Real Madrid.

Justin explained that through Sparks United, he is able to set “high expectations for himself” and most importantly, “dream big.

“Our area can easily make you do the wrong things, because on every corner there are people getting involved in crime and that is not healthy for the children in this area,” says Watermeyer.

“This is our opportunity to make a difference in our area and we are grabbing it with both hands and showing the children that there is more to life than just crime,” Martins concluded.

The team takes to the field every Sunday, with training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00. The team also welcomes new players, who are encouraged to attend the team meetings every Monday evening at 18:00.

The club next looks forward to their annual Easter Weekend tournament, called the Pick n Pay Knockout Challenge.

For further information on the club or registration, phone Martins on 071 643 9882.

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Classic baritone recital BARITONE Brad Liebl, accompanied by pianist Sylvia Schulman, will give a recital in Observatory this weekend.

The programme has been chosen to set off Liebl’s rich voice and includes not only works by Wagner (“O du mein holder Abendstern” from Tannhäuser) but songs of Heine to settings by Schumann, two songs by Strauss and the Harlequin’s aria from Ariadne auf Naxos, and a recitative and aria from The Marriage of Figaro.

They will also perform three poems by Joyce set to music by Barber. Schulman will play the Waltz in E minor by Chopin and Rachmaninov’s Prelude in G minor.

Liebl, who graduated from the University of Cincinnati, has been an associate professor of classical voice at the SA College of Music at UCT for the past 16 years. He has sung around South Africa as well as in Germany and the United States.

The recital takes place on Sunday 6 March and starts at 17:00 for 17:30.

Booking is a prerequisite for the recital, which will be held at 29 Station Road in Observatory.

Wine and refreshments will be served afterwards. Tickets are available at R150 from Jilly Cohen on 082 459 6225 or jillycohen@absamail.co.za.

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Golden education SOME Western Cape educators have been rewarded for education excellence over the weekend – deservedly so.

Among them are Norman Henshilwood principal David Millar, who won the National Teacher’s Award in the category Leadership in Excellence in a secondary school, and Surrey Estate Primary School principal, Imtiaz Adams, who was chosen Western Cape provincial winner in the category Leadership in Excellence in a primary school.

Their achievements are phenomenal, given the countless challenges modern-day teaching presents. Topmost is technology, providing entertainment and information-on-tap, and arresting pupils’ attention.

Worst, though, is the scourge of gangsterism and drugs in some city schools, which detracts from learning, making educators’ jobs fearful and stressful.

It is fitting that education is a human right, as enshrined in our constitution and so key that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has allocated more than R189 billion to the sector for 2011-12. While government chalks up billions of rands and resources to education, and educators honour their roles, the commitment that matters most is that of pupils.

Measuring commitment is difficult, but the facts speak. Yesterday was World Maths Day, but our nation had little to celebrate as 70% of matrics who wrote mathematics last year failed the subject, which is a requirement for most jobs.

That said, it is inspiring to read stories like that of Johanna Barnes who, at 74, was the oldest candidate last year to write Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) exams.

Since 2006, gutsy Barnes has been intent on getting her General Education and Training Certificate – and she’s only one mathematics literacy exam away from realising her dream.

Her journey has been fraught with challenges, and continues to be. For her, education may be a human right, but not strictly an entitlement.

FIRST there were “palm-tree” cellphone masts in the middle of nowhere. Now cellular network, Vodacom, is installing cellphone masts inside the minarets of mosques. Already cellphone masts have been installed in mosques in Pelican

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In the past the imam physically stood in these structures, calling people to prayers. Today many mosques use a sound system, where the speakers are placed in the minaret.

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Yes, the move to the shelter was a big step for us; not knowing what to expect, an unknown, unfamiliar place, but it changed our lives for the good.

We’ve all had counselling, which we really needed. I, myself, have been empowered with a lot of skills. I attended workshops, support groups and many more to make me assertive and prepare myself for a better future. I am very grateful and thankful for all that opportunities. I stayed in the shelter for four months, after which I applied for second stage. That was a great achievement for me, although I knew it was just for a certain period of time. My great concern now is my time at the shelter is long overdue.I am unemployed and need accommodation.

I’ve got nowhere to go, no family support and the question I ask myself: “Where to from here?”The government supports us in many ways, having shelters available with very good services, counselling, workshops etc. but where

Make a turn at our new offices U-TURN Homeless Ministries, which works to uplift and support homeless and vulnerable people, will launch its new office in Kenilworth with an opening event on Thurs-

they fail us is when it comes to leaving the shelter. Yes, you’ve been empowered but it’s difficult to get a job. So how can you afford a house if you are not financially stable? Are you forced to go back to your abuser/perpetrator or are you going from one shelter to another?

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day 3 March from 16:00 to 18:00 at 155 2nd Avenue, Kenilworth. The public have a chance to learn more about what the organisation does and tour the new premises, which will serve as the organisation’s administration and training base.

In response . Regarding these worshippers, are they even legally in our country? They have more rights than us. Do you know that some of these ministries are a front for illegal activities?

What do the police say regarding these noises? Will they react when we phone? Or should we act ourselves? . Regarding the residents complaining about noise from the church: what about the mosque’s noise five times a day? That is also a disturbance in my area. I need to sleep during the day as I work shifts. No complaints are dealt with. . It’s a shame what happened to Marco Schmitt’s group on the mountain. Most hikers are friendly. It’s a pity their day was spoilt by people who only see what they want to see.

Politics . Most of the country is ANC, so why worry about the Western Cape? Just leave us with the DA. Madame Zille will sort us out. Freda . The DA first wants your vote and then they do with you like they want to. It is our

people’s own fault. They are blind to see what the DA is really doing to them. . Common sense dictates that regional demographics must prevail in the Western Cape. The Employment Equity Act allows for it.

General . Why not send druggies to Robben Island?

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NOMVUYO (JM HOUSDON) Clovelly

MY little friend, Musa, who lives in RR Section of Site B in Khayelitsha, has been turned away from the school where he was registered to start this year – Noluthando School.

I am not sure of the reasons for him being turned away, as his mother’s English is not too good and my Xhosa needs a lot of practice.

Is it because he is only four and turning five in April? Is it because he does not talk and is not toilet-trained yet? Is it because he is possibly autistic? His father showed me the report from the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, that states he has a neurological problem but they do not know the exact problem.

Is it not usual for tests to be done to ascer-

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Community Chest Carnival turns 60 ONE of Cape Town’s iconic events, the annual Community Chest Carnival, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

It began as a theatrical garden party in 1951 and over the past six decades has evolved into a pageant of international food, local entertainment and family fun, which attracts more than 100 000 people over four days.

But there’s a serious side to Carnival. It raises funds for some 400 social welfare organisations that the Community Chest supports across the Western Cape.

“Carnival has always been an important showcase for the Community Chest, where we’re able to engage the public about the work we do. It’s also one of our significant fundraising events, where people can combine having a good time with helping a good cause,” says Community Chest CEO, Amelia Jones.

Carnival runs from Wednesday 2 March until Saturday 5 March at Maynardville Park, Wynberg.

It is made possible by the efforts of some 7 000 volunteers who donate their time and skills to ensure that each year’s event is better than the previous one. As well as the varied international food stalls, there will be plenty of entertainment, including live music. This year there is a particular focus on children and families.

For more information phone (021) 762-4690 or visit www.comchest.org.za. . WIN! People’s Post is giving away five sets of family tickets to the Community Chest Carnival at Maynardville. Each family ticket allows for two adults and two children to enter free of charge.

To enter, SMS “Carnival 60 years” to 34586 by noon on Wednesday 2 March.

SMSes cost R2 each; winners will be phoned.

DANCING WITH A TWIST: Brothers Ashley and Bradley Searle star in a week­only performance of Big Boys Don’t Dance at On Broadway from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 March at 20:30. The duo, both with phenomenal dance talent and witty comic tim­ ing, will twirl their way through an adventure of far­ out farce and foolishness, caught between braai tongs and tutus. The Pretoria boys will challenge the cliché of the male dancer. Tickets cost R85 and are available through Computicket. For more information or to book and make dinner reserva­ tions call (021) 424­ 1194/5 or visit www.on­ broadway.co.za. Photo: Supplied

Life as a masquerade SWISS stage phenomenon, Mummenschanz, makes a pit stop at the Baxter Theatre during their second tour of South Africa from Tuesday 1 March until Saturday 19 March.

The group’s unique imagination has been hailed internationally because of their non-verbal, purely visual theatre style which has enraptured audiences worldwide since the 70s.

Their unique theatrical language transcends cultural barriers, making the show accessible to anyone, anywhere.

When on stage, the actors manipulate a variety of creatures, created with materials such as toilet paper. The characters take on personalities re-

flecting human behaviour in identifiable situations.

Over the years, the group has influenced many artists, including Cirque du Soleil, for whom they recently created a huge Slinky Man for their show “Ovo”.

The Cape Town leg of their tour will see evening performances from Tuesday to Saturday at 20:00, matinees on Saturdays at 14:30 and Sundays at 15:00 and school performances at 11:00.

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind show, available from Computicket, cost from R149 to R299.

Call 083 915 8000. For more information on Mummenschanz visit www.musesa.co.za.

BROAD CHEST: One of the Mummen­ schanz characters, Slinky Man, which was created for a Cirque du Soleil pro­ duction.

Photo: Supplied

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S 2011/12 REVIEWED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) AND DRAFT BUDGET Notice is hereby given in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and the Municipal Property Rates Act No.6 of 2004, that the City’s reviewed Draft Integrated Development Plan document and Draft Budget for 2011/12 will be available for comment at all municipal administrative buildings, subcouncil offices (listed below) and all municipal libraries from 25 February 2011 up to and including 28 March 2011.

The documents can also be accessed through our website at the following link: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Budget/Pages/default.aspx Written correspondence should be addressed to: The City Manager, 2011/2012 IDP/Budget 5th Floor, Podium Civic Centre, Cape Town, 8001; or Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000; or Fax: 021 400 1332 E-mail: idp@capetown.gov.za

Tuesday 1 March 2011

The proposed gross monthly household incomes and rebates for the 2011/2012 financial year are as follows: GROSS MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2010/2011 2011/2012 0 3000 0 3000 3001 4200 3001 4200 4201 4600 4201 4600 4601 5200 4601 5200 5201 5800 5201 5800 5801 6400 5801 6400 6401 7000 6401 7000 7001 7500 7001 7600 7501 8000 7601 8200 8001 8500 8201 9000 9001 10000

% REBATE 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

1.7 The special rebates for certain categories of properties upon application as described in Annexure 3 of the Budget Document.

1.8 Highlights of proposed amendments The maximum gross monthly household income limit for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons to increase from R8 500 to R10 000.

Flats, old age homes and hostels to be rated as residential properties.

Residents meeting Council’s indigent registration requirements and whose gross monthly household income is between R3 000 and R4 000 to qualify for a 50% rebate on rates.

Public Benefit Organisations meeting the requirements of the Regulations published in terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act to be rated at 25% of the Residential Rate.

SMS: idp followed by comment to 31766 Any person wishing to comment must do so in writing to the above address or submit comments to their local subcouncil office by no later than 16:30 on Monday 28 March 2011. Any person wishing to make a verbal presentation may book a time slot at their local subcouncil office(s) at least two days prior to the subcouncil meeting. Any person, who is unable to write, may come to the offices mentioned below during office hours and a member of staff will assist him/her to transcribe his/her comments.

The following table contains a list of venues where the IDP and Budget document will be available for perusal and also who to contact if you wish to make a verbal presentation: SUBCOUNCIL SUBCOUNCIL ADDRESS MANAGER Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, Bridal Peter Deacon Subcouncil 1 Way, Milnerton Tel: 021 550 1001/60 Municipal Offices, Brighton Way, Fred Monk Subcouncil 2 Kraaifontein Tel: 021 980 6053/54 Municipal Offices, Voortrekker Road, Johannes Brand Subcouncil 3 Goodwood Tel: 021 590 1676/75 Municipal Offices, cnr Voortrekker and Ardela van Niekerk Subcouncil 4 Tallent Roads, Parow Tel: 021 938 8050 Cnr Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Martin Julie Subcouncil 5 Road, Bonteheuwel Tel: 021 695 8161 Municipal Offices, Voortekker Road, Pat Jansen Subcouncil 6 Bellville Tel: 021 918 2024/35 Municipal Offices, Oxford Street, Elmaleen Du Plessis Subcouncil 7 Durbanville Tel: 021 970 3002 Municipal Offices, cnr Fagan Street Izak du Toit Subcouncil 8 and Main Road, Strand Tel: 021 850 4149 A Block Stocks & Stocks Complex, Fezekile Cotani Subcouncil 9 Ntlakohlaza Street, Town 2, Village 1, Tel: 021 360 1111 Khayelitsha Thando Siwisa Subcouncil 10 Site B, Shopping Centre, Khayelitsha Tel: 021 360 1351/50 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Kayise Nombakuse Subcouncil 11 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1615 Parks & Bathing Building, Merrydale David Cedras Subcouncil 12 Avenue, Lentegeur Tel: 021 371 4550/51 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Lunga Bobo Subcouncil 13 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1619 Fezeka Building, cnr NY1 and Christopher Jako Subcouncil 14 Lansdowne Road, Gugulethu Tel: 021 630 1643/1734 Pinelands Training Centre, St Stephens Mariette Griessel Subcouncil 15 Road, Central Square, Pinelands Tel: 021 531 3437 Marius Coetsee Subcouncil 16 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town Tel: 021 487 2055 Athlone Civic Centre, cnr Protea and Edgar Carolissen Subcouncil 17 Klipfontein Roads, Athlone Tel: 021 637 9757 Cnr Buck Road and 6th Avenue, Okkie Manuel Subcouncil 18 Lotus River Tel: 021 700 4025 Municipal Offices, Central Circle, Off Desiree Mentor Subcouncil 19 Recreation Road, Fish Hoek Tel: 021 784 2011/10 Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Brian Ford Subcouncil 20 Constantia Tel: 021 794 2493 Municipal Offices, cnr Van Riebeeck Pieter Grobler Subcouncil 21 and Carinus Street, Kuils River Tel: 021 900 1502/03 Municipal Offices, cnr Van Riebeeck Richard Moi Subcouncil 22 and Carinus Street, Kuils River Tel: 021 900 1578 Thando Siwisa Subcouncil 23 Cnr Delft and Fort Worth Roads, Delft Tel: 021 956 8000 Click on http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Library/Pages/ All Libraries ListofLibraries.aspx for a list of all libraries Cape Town Concourse, Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town South Peninsula Municipal Offices, cnr Main and Victoria Roads, Plumstead

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 PROPERTY RATES (Property Rates are zero-rated for VAT) PROPERTY RATE (reflected as Rand-in-the-rand): 1.1 Residential Properties – R0,005613 1.2 Industrial / Commercial Properties – including all Undeveloped Land – R0,011226 1.3 Agricultural properties (including farms and small holdings) fall into three categories; (a) those used for residential purposes – R0,005613 (b) those used for bona fide farming purposes – R0,001123 (c) those used for other purposes such as industrial or commercial – R0,011226 1.4 Public Service Infrastructure – R0,002005 1.5 Amended Municipal Property Rates Regulations on the Rate Ratios between Residential and Non-Residential Properties Any property that meets the public benefit organisation criteria included in the regulation, yet does not qualify for the 100% rebate in terms of Council’s Draft Rates Policy, shall be rated at 25% of the residential rate and the cent-in-the-rand for 2011/12 is proposed to be R0.001403.

1.6 The special rebates for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons for the 2011/12 financial year are reflected in the table below:

month per person = R7.03 per kl 2.4 Domestic Cluster – Bulk metered flats, cluster developments including sectional and single title units - 90% of Water Consumption (* see note) up to a maximum of 35kl per household. An allowance of 4.2kl per unit per month will be made available at zero cost upon acceptance of a sworn affidavit stating the number of units supplied from that metered connection: R10.45 per kl 2.5 Industrial and Commercial (Standard), Schools, Sport Bodies, Government: National / Provincial, Hospitals and other - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R7.63 per kl 2.6 Industrial and Commercial (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - 95% of water consumption (* see note): R7.18 per kl 2.7 Departmental - 95% of water consumption (*see note) excluding facilities not connected to the sewer system: R7.03 per kl * Important Note: The Director of Water and Sanitation Services may adjust the percentages as appropriate to the consumer. This is not applicable to the domestic full category.

2.8 Miscellaneous (Standard) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories – 95% of water consumption: R7.63 per kl 2.9 Miscellaneous (CoCT Oxidation Dams) - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories – 95% of water consumption: R7.18 per kl 2.10 Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 4.2kl per unit per month. An affidavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use.

3. ELECTRICITY The tariffs below are based on an average 19.94% increase.

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT DOMESTIC TARIFFS 2010/11 2011/12 %INCR

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 TARIFFS AND CHARGES VAT at 14% is to be added to the following services: Water, Electricity, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management and City Improvement Districts/ Special Rating Areas.

1. WATER Three sets of Water tariffs are proposed (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reduction imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff, but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary.

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

R0.00 R4.32 R9.22 R13.66 R16.87 R22.25

1.2 Commercial - Water supplied to premises predominantly of a commercial nature: R9.93 per kl 1.3 Industrial - Water which is used in manufacturing, generating electricity, land-based transport, construction or any related purpose: R9.93 per kl 1.4 Schools/Sport bodies - Any educational activity / sporting body: R8.78 per kl 1.5 Domestic Cluster - Bulk metered flats, cluster developments including single title and sectional title units. An allowance of 6kl per unit per month at zero cost upon submission of affidavits stating the number of units / refer tariff policy: R9.33 per kl 1.6 Government - National and Provincial Departments: R9.43 per kl 1.7 Municipal / Departmental use: R8.78 per kl 1.8 Homeless people shelters – Accredited shelters registered with the City of Cape Town: 0 – 0.75kl per month per person = R0.00; +0.75kl per month per person = R8.78 per kl 1.9 Miscellaneous - All consumers who do not fall within the above categories: R9.43 per kl 1.10 Miscellaneous External - All consumers supplied outside the City of Cape Town: R11.27 per kl 1.11 Bulk Tariff - Exclusive of the Water Research Commission Levy. Only for Bulk Supply to other Municipalities and for cost recovery from Water Services Reticulation of the City of Cape Town: R3.08 per kl 1.12 In line with the adoption of the Urban Agriculture Policy a free allocation of 10kl per month is in place, exclusively for subsistence farming by defined Vulnerable Groups.

1.13 Households residing in Residential units on mixed use property may apply for a free allocation of 6kl per unit per month. An affidavit will be required and the application will be inspected and considered on the proportion of predominant use.

1.14 New tariff incorporated into the Miscellaneous Tariffs for meter supplied by the City of Cape Town – Installed by the Developer (New connections category).

2. SANITATION Three sets of Sanitation tariffs are proposed (10% Reduction tariff, 20% Reduction tariff and 30% Reduction tariff). Each tariff is linked to the level of water reductions imposed. Due to the 10% Reduction tariff being incorporated into the Water By-law as the norm it will be the applicable tariff but may be revisited at a later stage should further restrictions become necessary.

2.1 Domestic Full (Standard) - Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kl of sewerage per month (70% of 50kl of water equals 35kl of sewerage).

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT 0 < 4.2 >4.2 < 7.35 >7.35 < 14 >14 < 24.5 >24.5 < 35

Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

R0.00 R5.05 R10.76 R11.77 R12.36

2.2 Domestic Full (CoCT Oxidation Dams) – Single residential properties: 70% of water consumption to a maximum of 35kl of sewerage per month (70% of 50kl of water equals 35kl of sewerage).

All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT 0 < 4.2 >4.2 < 7.35 >7.35 < 14 >14 < 24.5 >24.5 < 35

Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl Per kl

Domestic Net Metered Domestic

1.1 Domestic Full - Water which is used predominantly for domestic purposes and supplied to single residential properties.

0<6 >6 < 10.5 >10.5 < 20 >20 < 35 >35 < 50 >50

LifeLine (for qualifying customers receiving 450kWh per month on average or less)

R0.00 R4.44 R9.45 R10.33 R11.75

2.3 Homeless people shelters – Accredited shelters registered with the City of Cape Town: 0 - 0.525kl per month per person = R0,00; +0.525kl per

Block 1

0-150kWh

c/kWh

N/A

61.60

n/a

Block 2

150-350kWh c/kWh

N/A

81.04

n/a

Block 3

350-600kWh c/kWh

N/A 107.43

n/a

Block 4

600+ kWh

c/kWh

N/A 118.06

n/a

Block 1 Block 2 Service

0-600kWh 600+ kWh

c/kWh c/kWh R/day

N/A 107.43 N/A 118.06 N/A 17.21

n/a n/a n/a

Energy

Small Power 1 Small Power 2

Service Energy

c/kWh N/A COMMERCIAL TARIFFS R/day 14.35 c/kWh 77.66

93.15

n/a

17.21 93.15

19.93 19.95

Energy

c/kWh

120.56 144.60

19.94

R/day 44.61 53.51 c/kWh 40.72 48.84 R/day 23.90 28.67 c/kWh 40.72 48.84 R/kVA 121.16 145.32 R/day 23.90 28.67 c/kWh 37.85 45.40 R/kVA 112.69 135.16 R/day 5000.00 N/A c/kWh 37.85 N/A R/kVA 69.95 N/A R/day 3900.00 4680.00 High-Peak c/kWh 191.88 230.14 High-Standard c/kWh 50.74 60.86 Time of Use High-Off Peak c/kWh 27.62 33.13 Energy Low-Peak c/kWh 54.48 65.34 Low-Standard c/kWh 33.80 40.54 Low-Off Peak c/kWh 23.97 28.75 Demand R/kVA 60.87 73.00 OTHER TARIFFS

19.95 19.94 19.96 19.94 19.94 19.96 19.95 19.94 N/A N/A N/A 20.00 19.94 19.94 19.95 19.93 19.94 19.94 19.93

Wheeling Tariff

Firm Energy Surcharge Non-Firm

Minimum Off Peak Energy Service Large Energy Power LV Demand Service Large Power MV Energy Demand Service Very Large Energy Power Demand Service

c/kWh

10.57

12.68

19.96

6.49 7.78 Steam To be Generation Special agreement terminated LIGHTING TARIFFS Street Lighting R/100W/burning hour 0.0852 0.1022 & Traffic Signals Private R/100W/burning hour 0.0930 0.1115 Lights

19.88

c/kWh

19.95 19.89

Highlights of proposed amendments LIFELINE TARIFF A new inclining block tariff has been introduced as recommended by the National Energy Regulator of SA (NERSA). Block 4 allows for lifeline customers exceeding the monthly permitted consumption of 450kWh due to bulk purchasing or seasonal variations to be charged at the new Domestic Tariff.

FREE 50kWh Lifeline tariff customers receiving less than 450kWh per month will continue receiving the free basic supply of 50kWh. DOMESTIC SERVICE CHARGE The Domestic service charge no longer applies as it is now included in the energy charge.

VERY LARGE POWER USERS (VLPU) These tariffs have been discontinued to align with the recommendation of NERSA to move to Time of Use Metering throughout South Africa.

NEW 2 STEP DOMESTIC TARIFF The Domestic Low and Domestic High tariffs will be discontinued and be replaced by a new 2 step domestic tariff to align with the principles of the inclining block tariff.

TABLE MOUNTAIN LIGHTS The current tariff is unrealistic and the new tariff will include the recovery of costs directly attributed to the lights.

NOTE:

Monthly Service Charges calculated as Daily Service Charge multiplied by number of days in billing period.

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Tuesday 1 March 2011 4. SOLID WASTE All Tariffs reflected below are exclusive of VAT SOLID WASTE RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS FORMAL 240L Container Rand per month Lockable 240L Rand per month Container INDIGENT REBATE Property value Block 1 (100% rebate) up to Property value Block 2 (75% rebate) from R100,001 to Property value Block 3 (50% rebate) from R150,001 to Property value Block 4 (25% rebate) from R350,001 to 240L CONTAINER Rand per Block 1 (100% rebate) Rebate month Rand per Block 2 (75% rebate) Rebate month Rand per Block 3 (50% rebate) Rebate month Rand per Block 4 (25% rebate) Rebate month As determined by the Credit 100% Indigent Relief Control & Debt Collection Policy ENHANCED SERVICE LEVEL Rand per 240L - Additional container per Container month

SPECIAL RATING AREA

2010/11 2011/12 Increase (excl. VAT) (excl. VAT) % R75.44

R79.59

5.5%

R75.44

R79.59

5.5%

R100,000

R100,000

-

R150,000

R150,000

-

R250,000

R350,000

-

R300,000

R400,000

-

-R75.44

-R79.59

5.5%

-R56.58

-R59.69

5.5%

-R37.72

-R39.79

5.5%

-R18.86

-R19.90

5.5%

-R75.44

R75.44

-R79.59

5.5%

R79.59

per 240L - 3x per week for Rand container per R226.30 R238.75 cluster month INFORMAL Rudimentary Service: Rand per month Free Free Basic Bagged: Rand per month Free Free NON-RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONS "Non-Residential" excludes vacant and residential properties.

240L CONTAINER Rand per 1 removal per week container per R90.15 R95.11 month Rand per 3 removal per week container per R263.75 R278.26 month Rand per 5 removal per week container per R428.32 R451.87 month Lockable 240L Rand per month R90.15 R95.11 Container REFUSE AVAILABILITY Council owned property is not subject to the availability charge All vacant Erven Rand per month R44.67 R47.13 DISPOSAL SERVICES General Waste Rand per ton R231.90 R244.66 Rand per ton or Special Waste R261.90 R291.90 part thereof Clean Builders Rubble Rand per ton R50.00 R50.00

5.5%

Airport CID Athlone CID Blackheath CID Cape Town Central CID Claremont CID

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APPROVED ADDITIONAL PROPOSED PROPOSED BUDGET RATE BUDGET ADDITIONAL 2010/11 2010/11 2011/12 RATE 2011/12 1,636,082 0.001663 1,825,361 0.001755 500,000 0.002204 540,000 0.002325 1,058,400 0.001151 1,232,991 0.001151 33,244,377

0.001543 36,597,225

0.001758

Sea Point CID

-Residential -Commercial Total Stikland CID

1,153,415 1,862,049 3,015,464 1,372,165

-Residential -Commercial Total

2,142,085 66,250 2,208,335 2,911,431

-Residential -Commercial

Vredekloof CID

-Residential -Commercial Total

342,968 4,556,573 4,899,541

0.000401 0.001152

366,976 4,875,466 5,242,442

0.000423 0.001234

Woodstock CID Wynberg CID

-Commercial

2,596,035 4,586,573

0.000657 0.001274

2,594,258 5,045,230

0.000657 0.001363

Total

-Residential -Commercial Total

110,635 385,520 496,155

0.000417 0.001146

118,199 427,572 545,771

0.000440 0.001261

-Residential -Commercial Total

628,826 2,896,681 3,525,507 3,503,505 1,340,206

0.000379 0.001852

643,413 3,128,736 3,772,149 3,703,157 1,516,832

0.000400 0.001982

-Residential -Commercial Total

515,710 455,387 971,097

0.000696 0.001819

553,154 488,452 1,041,606

0.000696 0.001867

-Residential -Commercial Total

1,670,262 1,113,508 2,783,770

0.001119 0.001379

1,802,088 1,201,392 3,003,480

0.001181 0.001476

-Residential -Commercial Total

594,607 2,378,430 2,973,037 2,367,110 2,440,682

0.000547 0.001493

671,659 2,536,638 3,208,297 2,543,505 2,595,954

0.000578 0.001611

Claremont Boulevard

Epping CID Fish Hoek CID

Green Point CID

Groote Schuur CID Maitland CID Muizenberg CID

Observatory CID

Oranjekloof CID

Paarden Eiland CID Parow Industria CID

0.001641 0.001695

0.001276 0.001887

0.001732 0.001695

0.001460 0.001887

Zeekoevlei Peninsula SRA Total

1,316,852 1,877,301 3,194,153 1,448,666

0.001141 0.002049

0.002070 0.002145

0.001527

2,347,615 77,730 2,425,345 3,028,523

350,000 2,247,505

0.000996 0.002715

399,842 2,441,395

0.000696 0.002812

382,000

0.002483

382,000

0.002285

2,597,505

0.001082 0.001863 0.003136 0.001919 0.001950

81,408,977

2,841,237

0.003320

0.001527

87,946,182

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 – CAPE TOWN STADIUM VISITORS CENTRE RATE CARD Availability subject to major Event Calendar Subject to General Terms of Usage VAT at 14% in terms of the Value Added Tax Act. 89 of 1991 to be added CATEGORIES AREA

2011 / 2012 2011/2012 TARIFF TARIFF EXCL. VAT EXCL. VAT STADIUM URBAN PARK

Adults Children under 12 Pensioners

R40.00 R15.00 R15.00

R30.00 R10.00 R10.00

School Tour Groups

R10.00

R10.00

Educational / Information Booklets

R10.00 Per booklet

2011/2012 TARIFF EXCL. VAT REMARKS STADIUM AND URBAN PARK R60.00 Per Visit R20.00 Per Visit R20.00 Per Visit Per Learner R15.00 Per Visit

5.5% -

5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 11.5% 0%

Highlights of proposed amendments COLLECTIONS PILOT RECYCLING PROJECT The City will provide free 140L wheeled waste containers to participating customers for the storage and collection of recyclable waste.

The pilot project will be rolled out in the catchment area of the Kraaifontein Waste Management facility.

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG (RFID) The RFID tag will enable the City to track the location of a bin, to generate statistics and to amend the Billing system. The City will provide the first RFID containers free of charge whereafter the property owner will be liable for the replacement costs of these containers should it be damaged, lost or stolen.

OLD AGE HOMES Old Age Homes were previously billed for containers equating to a third of the number of living units and had to use the City as a service provider. Old age homes to be reclassified as non-residential and may choose the number of containers required or to use private sector service providers.

DISPOSAL - LOOSE BODY VEHICLES Loose body vehicles to be charged at an averaged carrying capacity of the container and not the carrying capacity of the vehicle as is the current practice.

The above change may result in a saving for the customer.

5. MISCELLANEOUS TARIFFS AND CHARGES 5.1 A complete copy of all Miscellaneous Tariffs and Charges are available for inspection at the abovementioned Municipal Offices.

5.2 All Miscellaneous tariffs include VAT. Fines, Penalties, Refundable Deposits and Housing are exempt from VAT. VAT is calculated at 14% in terms of the Value Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 SPECIAL RATING AREAS ADDITIONAL RATE The purpose of this notice is to draw the attention of all interested parties to the following: Additional Rates applicable to SRAs reflected below are exclusive of VAT and reflected as a Rand-in-the-rand

CITY OF CAPE TOWN: 2011/2012 - MyCiti INTEGRATED RAPID TRANSIT (Integrated Rapid Transit is exempt from VAT) CONTINUATION OF INTERIM IRT SERVICE SERVICES RENDERED VAT 2010/11 2011/12 UNTIL 2011/12 FROM AND RELATED TRANSPORT UNIT REMARKS YES/ RAND 31 DEC 2011 1 JAN 2012 PRODUCTS NO EXCL. VAT RAND EXCL.VAT RAND EXCL.VAT PREMIUM AIRPORT SERVICE – FARE LEVEL 1 (USING MANUAL TICKETS) UNTIL IRT FULL FARE SYSTEM STARTS From Cape Town Airport to MyCiTi Civic Centre per person per trip (one Station or return. Period of validity: 3 months Premium Airport service No R50.00 R53.00 R53.00 way) from date of purchase (in case of a manual ticket).

Premium Airport concession 1: per child per trip (one On the same route. Period of validity: 3 months Children 4-11 years old (ie 4 No R25.00 R26.50 R26.50 way) from date of purchase. and older, but under 12 yrs) On the same route: unlimited travel within Premium Airport concession 2: per monthly ticket calendar month of validity. Not transferable.

No R400.00 R424.00 R424.00 Monthly ticket Period of validity: one calendar month.

On the same route PLUS one trip on the Inner City Interim service (Item No 4): per single Premium Airport concession 3: per ordinary ticket when ordinary ticket (Ticket type 1B.1), provided 20 No R40.00 R42.40 R42.40 Bulk purchase - ordinary tickets bought in bulk tickets or more are purchased at the same time. Period of validity: 3 months from date of purchase.

On the same route PLUS one trip on the Inner City Interim service (Item No 4): per single child Premium Airport concession 4: per child ticket when ticket (Ticket type 1B.1), provided 20 tickets or No R20.00 R21.20 R21.20 Bulk purchase - child tickets bought in bulk more are purchased at the same time. Period of validity: 3 months from date of purchase.

INNER CITY INTERIM FARE SYSTEM – FARE LEVEL 1 (USING MANUAL TICKETS): PRIOR TO IRT INTERIM FARE SYSTEM Inner City Interim Service: per person per trip (one From Gardens Centre via Civic Centre Station to No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 ordinary ticket way) Waterfront. Period of validity: one month IRT FULL FARE SYSTEM – FARE LEVEL 1 Trunk (Basic) Route: Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up Peak Period: 6:30 - 8:30 and No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 one way trip per person to nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of 16:00 - 17:30 plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.40 R0.42 up to a maximum of R16.00 R17.00 R18.05 Trunk (Basic) Route: Off-Peak Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up No R4.00 R4.00 R4.24 Period one way trip per person to nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.30 R0.32 up to a maximum of R15.00 R12.50 R13.25 Premium Trunk (Airport) Route: Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up No R44.00 R44.52 R44.52 all periods one way trip per person to nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus and a Rate per Kilometre of R0.30 R0.42 R0.42 Flat fare. Fare for one way Feeder Route: Peak Periods This is charged at a flat fare.

No R5.00 R5.00 R5.30 trip per person Flat fare. Fare for one way Feeder Route: Off-peak periods This is charged at a flat fare.

No R4.00 R4.00 R4.25 trip per person Feeder extensions routes: Peak Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up No NA R5.00 R5.30 Periods one way trip per person to nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of plus, regarding kms after first 10kms, a Rate per NA R0.40 R0.42 Kilometre of up to a maximum of NA R17.00 R18.05 Feeder extensions routes: Off- Distance based. Fare per This fare is distance based (total fare rounded up No NA R4.00 R4.24 Peak Periods one way trip per person to nearest 5c), comprising of a Boarding Fare of

The following categories will be exempted from paying the transport tariffs with effect from 29 May 2010

Note: Category 2 & 3 must have the necessary identification and authorisation.

Category 1 - Enforcement (uniformed staff wearing uniforms and carrying service identification cards)

Category 4 - All babies and toddlers under the height of 1.0m, provided that they appear to be under 4 years of age.

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•

SAPS, Metro police, Law Enforcement, Traffic, Fire and Rescue, Disaster Management, SA National Defence Force staff

All total fares payable to be rounded-up to the nearest 5c

Category 2 - Transport operations and Monitoring (As authorised by ED: Transport Roads & Major Projects) • • •

Transport Service Provider: Management or delegated staff City and its Contractors Staff responsible for fare management and contract compliance monitoring Event specific volunteers deployed by the City and Local Organising Committee

Category 3 - IRT technical team members (As authorised by ED: Transport, Roads & Major Projects) • •

System Planning, Infrastructure and Business Plan technical staff (Monitoring, continuous improvement and to aid future planning) Transport data collection and survey staff ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER

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MEDICAL FEATURE TOOTH WHITENING Tooth whitening is the least invasive cosmetic procedure offered by dentists, as it requires no reshaping and restorative interventions (veneers, crowns, composites). Discolouration from years of exposure to coffee, tea, wine, spices, sodas and other unsightly stains can be removed quickly, safely and with minimal discomfort.

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Tuesday 1 March 2011

Ballers battling to hit it off BRIAN GAFFNEY

THE Baseball Association of Western Province (BAWP) and the WP Softball Federation (WPSF) are engaged in a tense stand-off that has cooled the good vibes between these one-time close associates.

What is upsetting the WPSF officials is that

CARL Michaels opts for baseball.

a revised BAWP fixture programme clashes with the forthcoming National Provincial Tournament (NPT) for softballers – and that threatens to deplete the provincial men’s softball squad.

So much so that several top baseballers – who are also members of men’s softball clubs in the WPSF – have withdrawn from the WP squad that will participate in the NPT in Tshwane from 17 – 21 March.

The problem is that they have committed themselves to the BAWP Major League competition that climaxes on the weekend 19-20 March – despite the softball officials calling a meeting with their baseball counterparts in an attempt to resolve the impasse in mid-February.

One of the pressing concerns for the WPSF that came to light in a Softball South Africa (SSA) media release on Wednesday 23 February, is that the men’s softballers who have withdrawn from the WP squad “will lose the opportunity to to represent their country” in the 2013 World Championships scheduled for New Zealand.

According to the SSA, the training squad for the championship will be selected at the national provincial tournament in Tshwane.

The players who have withdrawn include SA baseball pitcher Carl Michaels, Tyrone Brandt, Lloyd Stevens, Leon Dodgen, DavidLee Alexander, Nigel Kerchhoff, Faizel Moosa and Che Adams from the title-chasing Athlone Athletics Baseball Club.

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Men’s Softball Club, with the exception of Dodgen and Alexander, who represent Devonshire.

Greg Lendis, the president of the BAWP, said his management committee – comprising the chairpersons of all clubs – were “unanimous in its decision against postponing fixtures (19 and 20 March), as this was the last week available to complete the league programme”.

The other contentious issue raised in the media release from SSA vice-president Noore Nacerodien, is that Hamiltons were unable to field a team against arch rivals Pirates – in a knockout semi-final on Sunday 6 February due to BAWP fixturing matches for the same day.

But Lendis said that blame should not be laid entirely at baseball’s door. “It must be noted that the WPSF did not inform us of their fixtures as well as the provincial championship”.

“We serve our players and they have the choice to participate in any sport that they wish to do,” said Lendis.

Denise Paulsen, the president of the WPSF, said yesterday she was hopeful her federation could persuade BAWP officials to change their stance on the matter at an urgent meeting later this week.

“Softball and baseball do not need to be at loggerheads. We need to work together in the best interest of our members,” said Paulsen.

What influences the Athlone Athletics’ baseballers’ commitment to their club most is that Athletics are close to regaining the Ma-

OFF

jor League title they last won in the 1995/96 season.

Another incentive for Michaels and company is that the SA Baseball Union (SABU) has been invited to participate to two major international events within the next three years They are the 2011 World Series in Taiwan in October and the World Baseball Classic hosted by Major League in America in 2013.

Edwin Bennett, the executive director of the SABU, said yesterday that the SABU will decide at the end of March – prior to its senior inter-provincial tournament in George from 3-9 April – whether to accept the invitation for the World Series.

Bennett explained that the SABU will then approach the Lotto Board for funding – like it had previously done – to cover tour costs.

This saw each national player only contributing R2 000 in the past, thanks to the Lotto funding. The 2013 World Baseball Classic is an all-expenses paid venture for the 16 qualifiers – courtesy of Major League America.

The SSA, on the other hand, does not enjoy the same good fortune as the SABU. The SSA has been unable to secure Lotto funding or major sponsorships for its men’s and women’s teams that participated in International Softball Federation (ISF) championships in recent years, like the 2010 World Series for women in Venezuela and the 2009 World Series for men in Canada.

The majority of national players that hail from the WPSF each raised close to R30 000 to cover tour costs for them to don the green and gold.

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