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Tuesday 22 February 2011

Late night worship disturbs residents TAURIQ HASSEN

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OME Woodstock residents are calling on local charismatic churches who host evening sermons to respect surrounding communities by keeping the noise down.

The Upper Woodstock Residents Association (UWRA) has also confirmed that it has received a number of complaints from residents in Woodstock, who say worship noise from the congregations is becoming hard to cope with.

With gospel music resounding from business complexes, instruments being played and apparent “chanting at the top of their voices”, these churches are known to become “excited” with immense “screaming and celebrations”, residents say.

Jason Coldron, a Woodstock resident, lives a few metres away from a church which practises their faith on Sunday evenings in Victoria Road.

He says the sermons usually start at about 20:30, with a prayer, which then progresses into a gospel song, with people “screaming as if they have won something”.

“It’s not that I’m against religion, but I have got a two-year-old son and every time he listens to somebody screaming, he jumps out of bed and runs through the house in fear, and that is my biggest concern,” says Coldron.

Shiela Matthews, another resident living directly opposite Faith Ministries, agreed with Coldron, saying her daughter goes through the same ordeal.

“I’m someone who never complains and I still would not make a big thing out of this, but maybe they could soundproof the building or attempt to not use microphones when

they are doing their sessions, just to respect the surrounding community,” says Matthews.

Rashiedah Graaf, a resident living metres away from Sunshine Ministries in Albert Road, explained that these churches “do not stay for long”.

“You always see different names popping up at the buildings being used, so there are many different faiths coming into the building and using it,” says Graaf.

She added that screaming and singing are among the concerns she has currently.

“I don’t mind them practising their religion, because everyone has the right to do so, but do they have to be so loud and disturb the whole community?” asks Graaf.

Pastor Adrian Mkuwanga at the Sunshine Ministries initially laughed at the allegations, then said: “We cannot shy away from our God and if that is how people wish to practise their religions, by screaming, shouting or even dancing, who are we to stop them?”

He acknowledged complaints from the community and was willing to address the problems.

“We rely heavily on donations from the people attending our services, so we do not have funding to implement fancy soundproofing,” says Mkuwanga.

Teun Baartman, chairperson of the Upper Woodstock Residents Association, confirmed that the association had received complaints.

“This is a very sensitive issue, because we do not want the people to think that we are trying to get rid of or stand up to those religions being practised. That is certainly not the case.”

He explained that the number of these churches has recently been increasing in the area, with more and more office blocks being turned

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into ministries for various religious groups.

Ward Councillor Cedric Thomas confirmed the concerns and also explained that certain office complexes are “zoned to have assemblies”, but not all buildings are zoned for this.

“We fully respect the churches practising their religion, but they need to have respect for the surrounding community as well,” says Thomas.

He added that the concerns started streaming in from November last year, mostly about the amplified music being used.

There are days when the music would continue over three days, says Thomas.

“We are currently looking into

the matter, because this problem is regarded as noise nuisance,” says Thomas.

Council is currently dealing with eight such cases around the area.

“We are fully aware of the concerns surrounding the matter and we are in the process of addressing the matter,” says Thomas.

Thomas added that churches found guilty of noise nuisance, would receive a warning, followed by a fine if they do not comply.

Pastor Frank Mtawira, who serves the Faith of God Ministries in Woodstock, says he understands the community’s concerns, but said “this is how the religion is supposed to be practised”.

“When people say they hear shouting or singing or even the mu-

sic, it’s all God’s work being practised. But all the concerns are fully understood,” says Mtawira.

He is willing to accept any suggestions to minimise the noise coming from the sessions, but claims that the practice is “fair and cannot be changed”.

“There are many religions that sing gospel music and play their instruments out loud, so I don’t think we are going to change that, but we are willing to put in measures to reduce the amount of sound coming from the ministry,” says Mtawira.

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‘Stop making bogus reports’ TAURIQ HASSEN

POLICE are warning the public to avoid making false crime reports after two suspects were arrested and charged with perjury last week.

On Wednesday 16 February, a 26 year-oldman opened a case of theft out of motor vehicle at the Woodstock Police Station.

According to Sergeant Hilton Malila, spokesperson for the station, the man told authorities that he had left his car parked at his workplace in Kotzee Street, Observatory, at about 17:00 on Friday 11 February.

When he returned to his car the next day, he discovered that the back window was broken, and clothing and a GPS navigator had been stolen.

However, on further investigation, police discovered that the man had left work at 17:00 on the Friday and only returned on Monday 14 February.

In the second incident, another suspect was arrested after reporting that his Playstation and computer had been stolen.

According to Malila, the report suggested that the man had returned to his Park Road home in Walmer Estate, where he noticed that his items went missing.

The man opened a case of theft at the station. Upon further investigation, police revealed that the items were sold by the man and his ex-wife to a nearby Cash Converters, for around R300.

“We want to warn the public not to open false cases, because every reported incident will be investigated thoroughly and if investigations reveal that a person opened a false case for insurance purposes, you will face criminal charges, because it is a criminal offence,” says Malila. . On Tuesday 15 February, a 28-year-old man was arrested after being found with R2 500 worth of drugs in Salt River.

Malila explained that police received an anonymous tip off from a community member, regarding drug trafficking taking place around that area. “Police followed up on the

complaint and immediately had a crime prevention patrol around that area,” says Malila. Police noticed the man sitting on the corner, when they proceeded to search the suspect, they found 20 packets of heroin.

“The suspect was hiding the drugs in his underpants, wrapped inside a bank packet,” says Malila.

They also confiscated R210 found in the suspect’s possession.

The suspect appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court, where he was remanded into police custody until his next court appearance on Friday 25 February.

“We would really like to thank the people within the community for their role in squeezing out crime in their respective areas,” Malila added. . On Sunday 13 February, police arrested a 29-year-old man caught with stolen items from a car in Dublin Street.

At 06:45, the car had been broken into, and a blue Lee Cooper jacket and laptop were stolen.

“The complainant was able to provide a description of the items that were stolen,” says Malila.

Police then searched the area, when they discovered a car parked on the corners of Wright and Station Street in Woodstock.

“They approached the car and found one suspect wearing a jacket that perfectly matched the description given by the complainant,” says Malila.

Police searched the car thoroughly, where the laptop was also discovered. Both items were valued at R15 000 and were later identified as being the property of the complainant.

The suspect appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 15 February, where he was remanded into police custody.

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Power boxes needed our places,” says Abrahams.

Justine Fransman was nearly a victim of FACRETON residents are calling for a fire, but luckily fought the blaze and manproper electricity boxes to be installed at aged to save her home last year. their homes in order to supply backyard She explained that although she does not dwellers in the area. have any illegal connection inside her home, the wiring hovering above her home “is an Residents say several shacks have illegal accident waiting to happen”. connections, which creates a fire hazard and “The sparks from that wiring started the can lead to serious damage or even death, if fire and although I understand there was not the City of Cape Town does not honour its much damage, the point is that it could have promise to install a safe supply of electricity been way worse,” says Fransman. in their homes.

According to Xalipi, council started inIn December, two people died in a fire stalling the boxes in Acre Road, but disconcaused by faulty electrical work, possibly tinued the service, leaving 361 applicants due to an illegal connection. Neighbours “stranded”. Dr Leslie Rencontre, director for said their shack caught alight in the early electricity services for the City of Cape hours of the morning Town, explained that due to faulty electrical “there are no funds availawork. ble for the provision of secThe couple were unaond pre-payment meters ble to escape the blaze, (PPMs) at a subsidised even with the assistcost. “The City’s electriciance of the community. ty services department is Jimmy Xalipi, a comnot accepting applications munity worker in Kenfor such subsidised secsington and Factreton, ond PPMs and does not highlighted the conhave a waiting list. cerns raised by resiRaymond Julies, a comdents. munity worker, applied “These people are in on behalf of many residanger and they (audents for the new electricithorities) know exactly ty boxes, along with the what they need to avoid proper wiring to be inthis danger. We applied stalled. to the City in 2008 to “This is something the have proper electricity WE NEED IT: Raymond Julies points community really needs installed, but every- out the boxes that only a few houses and we keep on asking for body did not receive have received.

Photo: Tauriq Hassen updates on the matter, their boxes,” says Xalibut nothing gets said to us pi. and we are left in the dark,” says Davids.

Xalipi added that the fire last year “awoke He explained that during the night, backpeople around the community”, making yard dwellers also use candles, paraffin and them realise that it could also happen to gas for cooking, adding to the fire hazard. them.

Many of these backyard settlements have People’s Post visited the area last week to wiring swinging around their homes, causspeak to residents about their concerns and ing even more concern. it was evident that safety was the main con“This is not safe and council must really cern. Nicky Abrahams, a single mother of come and see how these people are living, betwo, is a backyard dweller battling to have cause you will see the wires hanging loose, proper electricity installed in her home. She illegal connections on every second electricisays her ordeal has been a “nightmare”. ty pole and if the boxes were installed, the “If you drive around this area you will find whole premises would have to rewired and loads of illegal connections, but that is be- that can take away those safety concerns,” cause council refuses to place new boxes at says Davids.

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Tuesday 22 February 2011

People’s Post Woodstock­Maitland Page 3

Too much fencing, say residents

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WITH construction work well under way at the Queens Park Sports facility, a handful of residents are now raising concerns about the extent of the fencing being introduced at the grounds.

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The area has been split into four quadrants: the soccer field, trim park, recreational play park and the dog walking facility, which is still under construction.

This will be lined with trees and benches, and finished off with grass, before serving as a dog walking facility for dog owners only.

Teun Baartman, chairperson for the Upper Woodstock Resident’s Association, confirmed that complaints have been received about the introduction of fences at the site, but he could not understand the reasons for this.

“This is exactly what the residents asked for, but now they say they feel as if they are being imprisoned by council, with the fencing popping up everywhere,” says Baartman.

During last year, Baartman explained that many of the residents called for the area to be secured, claiming that suspicious characters were lurking about and getting involved in anti-social behaviour, such as drinking, fighting and drug dealing, around the public facilities.

People’s Post highlighted security concerns last year (“Rubble trouble a crime threat”, 1 June 2010). The report highlighted residents’ grievances about the open facility, which allowed suspected criminals to enter their neighbouring properties by jumping over the walls.

Donna Wyngaard, a concerned resident, said some of the residents were aware of requests made for the area to be secured, but “could not imagine that so much fencing was needed”.

“The area is surely now secure, so secure that some of the residents struggle to enter these facilities and we did not want the whole area to replicate some correctional facility,” says Wyngaard.

Although she acknowledges that the area feels secure, she encouraged council “to stop adding new fencing to the area”.

Richard Blackie, another resident who shared similar views, explained that although council are “proving their worth” by attend-

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ing to the security of the area, they are completely changing the image of the facility grounds.

“All you see now is fencing, every little corner is fenced off, with gates and huge padlocks, as if the place is on lockdown, but it’s actually supposed to be used by the public,” says Blackie.

Ward councillor, Cedric Thomas, was “disturbed” to hear these concerns.

“This is what the residents wanted from council and now all of a sudden, they have concerns with what they requested,” says Thomas.

However, Blackie added that the issue is not with the concept of the fencing itself, but rather with the “large number of the green fences going up”.

Thomas confirmed that the facility is always open to the public. However, dog owners will have to sit tight.

“You are not allowed to let your dog run loose at the soccer field, so dog owners must wait till the new facility is up and running, but that site will remain locked,” says Thomas.

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His art leaves a lasting impression ROSEBANK contemporary artist Kai Lossgott will showcase his talent at this year’s Design Indaba.

The theme, “A better world through creativity”, will be interpreted in various forms at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from Friday 25 February to Sunday 27 February.

Lossgott’s art includes engravings in plant leaves, as well as experimental films and prints.

He is one of three artists presenting their work at the Absa Bank stand.

The filmmaker-turned-artist focuses on exploring green politics and systems theory through the mediums of performance, poetry, motion images and drawing.

In a fragile yet powerful statement, he makes minute

incisions, punctures and impressions into the tissue of plant leaves to form texts and images which are only visible against the light.

Displayed in lightboxes, the perforations gleam like sparks.

Some of the texts on the leaves read: “the inheritance of light”; and “for every branch in a tree are a million ungrown branches”.

The artists for the Design Indaba were chosen from those who were part of the Absa L’Atelier, an annual competition for artists between the ages of 21 and 35.

To view Lossgott’s images, visit www.kailossgott.com.

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Boost for local school THE Walmer Estate Primary School hosted a thank you celebration for the German Consulate and other role-players involved in seeking help for the school.

The school received a R60 000 cash in-

jection from the consulate.

The event was attended by teachers, consulate staff and other role-players, who were treated entertainment by learners.

LINKING SUC­ CESS: Students dancing for for their guests.Pho­ tos: Tauriq Hassen

Kai Lossgott makes tiny engravings on leaves. He is one of the artists whose work will be on show at this year’s Design Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Cen­ tre.

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According to Sergeant Hilton Malila, Anybody who may have witnessed the inspokesperson for the Woodstock Police Sta- cident or has information on the suspect, can tion, the woman was contact the investigapicked up in Main ting officer, Warrant Road, Observatory by Officer Raymond two men driving a Mitchell, on (021) 467white Quantum taxi 6002 or Crime Stop on on Thursday 13 Janu086 001 0111. ary at 13:30.

Police have re“The woman was leased some safety alone in the taxi with tips for women using the men and started the taxi services: noticing that they . If there are no othwere going off the er passengers inside route. She immediatethe taxi, it is advisable ly asked to be dropped to wait for a taxi to fill off, but the men reup or find a fuller taxi, fused,” says Malila. . Always be vigiIt is alleged that the lant of the gender of driver then pulled inthe people using the to a side street, where taxi. the assistant and driIf the taxi is filled ver then “sexually aswith men only, rather saulted the woman”.

WANTED: A suspect in an attack on a wom­ wait for another taxi, “They were driving an in a taxi.

Photo: Supplied . If you become a towards Cape Town victim of a crime in when the incident occurred and the name of the taxi, always get a clear description of the the side street could not be confirmed by the suspects involved, woman,” says Malila. . If you are overpowered, you should not The woman was then dropped off in the resist, as perpetrators will go to extremes to Main Road and watched the taxi speeding off keep you quiet, in the direction of the N2 highway. . If you are off-loaded in an area, scream In 2008, People’s Post reported on similar for help immediately. incidents that took place on the Mowbray route, where passengers were driven in the wrong directions and eventually robbed of their belongings. In all previous incidents, a white kombi was used.

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Tuesday 22 February 2011

Deadly tracks A COMMUNITY is in mourning after the death last Thursday of two toddlers knocked down by a train close to their home.

Still just babies, the lifeless little bodies of brothers Salie (2) and Faiek (3) were found by their young mother Faieka Smith along the railway tracks between Nyanga and Heideveld stations. The devastated parent says she was cooking supper in the family’s Manenberg kitchen while her two boys were happily playing within earshot – until they found a way out of the property and wandered off towards the railway tracks.

In their carefree, adventure-filled world, the innocent pair could not distinguish between danger and safety.

The children were Faieka’s whole life. Now all that awaits her in her modest home, once filled with her children’s laughter, are silence and sadness.

If the young mother could have turned back the clock, what would she have done differently? Would she have insisted that her precious sons play inside, ensured that the gate between her house and the street was fully secure, not chosen a house that close to the railway tracks?

No parent would deliberately endanger their children’s lives, yet the foremost question asked when news of the toddlers’ death broke, was: “Where was the mother?”

This raises the issue of responsibility, which in this instance should be ashamedly shared by the toddlers’ guardians, an apathetic community, vandals from the same community who make holes in fences for easy access to their homes and destructive thieves who steal life-saving fencing.

Should the onus not rest on Metrorail’s shoulders as well? Despite vandalism and theft costing the rail operator millions of rands each year, they cannot neglect to repair and maintain fencing that is crucial in safeguarding the lives of the people living in the areas their trains plough through.

No amount of remorse or hindsight can bring back the two little boys, but a lot can be done to prevent further loss of life on dangerous railway tracks.

THE government is proposing amendments to the Employment Equity Act to legislate that affirmative action should focus on national and not provincial demographics. The proposal is being criti-

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breakdown of the Western Cape’s economically active population (EAP) scratched out and replaced with the population percentages of the national economically active population.

Your SMSes How to reduce traffic accidents CERTAIN organisations are promoting the driving of motor vehicles with headlights turned on during daylight. As dubious as it may sound, they claim that research has shown that this peculiar conduct reduces accidents. I wonder whether any person who cannot see traffic in broad daylight without headlights is fit to drive.

Be that as it may, I have discovered other studies which aim to reduce traffic accidents.

The first such study has found that very few accidents occur when vehicles are driven slower than 30 km/h. It therefore proposed a new national speed limit of 25 km/h on all roads (the extra reduction of 5 km/h is just to be extra safe).

The next study found that exceedingly few accidents occur while all the vehicles involved are blowing their hooters.

It should therefore be quite obvious that new law be promulgated to compel motorists to blow their hooters at all

times on a public road.

The final study I found is a true work of genius. It aimed at finding a solution to all road accidents – in fact, an unbelievable solution for zero road accidents!

In this paradigm it was found that no accidents ever occurred between motor vehicles that had only three wheels.

Strange, but nevertheless true.

Therefore the study proposed that all motor vehicles have compulsory removal of one of their wheels (which wheel exactly can be optional) and we will enter a new era of road safety. QED. PS. The above studies were conducted

by Prof UR Crazynski of the University of Upper Slovakia, as part of his doctoral thesis. PPS. I, for one, believe road accidents are caused by reckless driving and inconsiderate road use. If we all valued the safety of others as much as we value our own, THAT might make a difference.

CONCERNED MOTORIST Tokai

Have you seen Brian?

THE Salvation Army Family Tracing Service is looking for David Brian McRae, also known as Brian McRae. He was born on 9 January 1941 and is being sought by his sister, Beryl Embleton, who lives in

England.

Anyone able to help find him can contact Lieutenant Colonel Veronica Trollip on (022) 492-3410, 082 414 2029 or email familytracing@boothhosp.org.

. Why are the container trucks driving up and down Second Avenue in Maitland? They are extremely noisy and scare my baby and my family. This is not an industrial area.

Please use the main road before you kill someone. . Why must people pay for parking at Groote Schuur? Where does this money go?

It is a private company that collects this money. . Regarding the write-up about parking at Groote Schuur Hospital: can’t we collect signatures or do something? Ask Mrs Steyn what’s with us having to pay for parking. . How do we know it is election time again in the Western Cape? When the ANC starts handing keys to non-existent houses in District Six. Are people not tired of being used all the time? Teresa . Come on Metrorail! Trains are still being cancelled or running late. People are putting their lives at risk by standing or sitting on the links between coaches. Truck drivers and a shortage of petrol is going to make it worse.

. Regarding mountain crime. The TMSAG threatens to hire lawyers to demand something that is not there due to lack of resources.

Surely it would be more civil and helpful to rather contribute towards the extra resources needed? . Does anyone know of a doll hospital? I have three 1930 dolls I wish to donate to a museum. Please phone Linda on(021) 439-1761. . Regarding Zuma’s ANC Heaven – We “heaven” got electricity, we “heaven” got houses, promises “heaven” been fulfilled, etc. . As for President Zuma’s statement that if you do not vote ANC you are going to hell.

Please, Mr President, kindly base the country’s principles on Godly principles. Do not instil fear into the nation. That sounds more like dictatorship. Where is democracy? Glorya Alfreds . Why are there no new shows on TV? We don’t pay licence for ancient shows or local junk! You show enough adverts to afford the newest films so where are they? Disgusted views

Tarred with the same brush ON Saturday 12 February, we, a racially mixed group ranging from 15 to 45 years, tackled Lion’s Head for the first time.

Being aware of mountain crime, including the robbery of a tourist in the area a week before, we left our valuables in the car.

What was a most enjoyable hiking trip on the way up turned sour when the teenage boys in the group, all from Khayelitsha, separated in order to descend at a faster pace than the rest. Walking down the winding path far ahead of the others, they were met with suspicion and fear – some of the hikers they encountered moved to the very outer edge of the

path, others froze their conversations midsentence when they had to pass the boys.

What should have been a pleasurable experience of Cape Town as a city for all was suddenly marred by those obvious gestures of mistrust.

We all know that mountain muggers come from impoverished communities, but not every aspiring hiker not wearing up-market hiking shoes is a criminal-in-training. The culprits have done greater damage than we imagined.

MARCO SCHMITT Cape Town

ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Acclaimed violinist returns

TIGHT: Andile Vellem, Apollo Ntshoko and Chuma Sopo­ tela in “Memory of how it feels”, on at the Baxter Theatre Centre until March.

Photo: Mark Wessels

THE brilliant young violinist, Zoë Beyers, has returned to her roots – and will give one concert in Cape Town.

Beyers is now the associate leader of the prestigious City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the United Kingdom.

She will perform in an all-Mendelssohn programme, at the Baxter Concert Hall on Thursday 24 February

‘Memory of how it feels’ will leave lasting imprint WELL-KNOWN musician and composer, Neo Muyanga, makes his debut as a writer in the world premiere of “Memory of how it feels”, at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio until 19 March.

Inspired by the traditional Zulu practice of exchanging beads encoded with secret messages between lovers, “Memory of how it feels” gently weaves together three tonal short stories, using elements of myth and folklore from Uganda, Egypt and ancient Sumeria.

Narration, dance and chamber music (which combines classical and traditional music) are craftily strung together to create a work which reflects both romantic and platonic new love.

Muyanga penned the new work and composed the music for the production. He is also the musical director.

Ina Wichterich-Mogane makes her directorial debut and doubles up as choreographer, with Patrick Curtis responsible

for lighting design.

The cast comprises 2007 Fleur du Cap Best Actress winner, Chuma Sopotela, and Apollo Ntshoko as narrators, with Andile Vellem from Remix Dance Company as dancer.

The seven-piece chamber orchestra consists of Galina Juritz (violin), Thandi Ntuli (piano), Mpho Bopape (violin), Benjamin Jephta (bass), Anna Telford (vocals), Natalie Mason (viola) and Nicola du Toit (cello).

“Memory of how it feels” opened last week and will run until Saturday 19 March at 18:30 or 20:15 (with no performances on 2 and 3 March). Tickets cost R120 (Tuesdays to Thursdays) and R130 (Fridays and Saturdays).

Book through Computicket on 083 915 8000, online at www.computicket.co.za or at Shoprite Checkers outlets.

For discounted block, schools or corporate bookings, charities and fundraisers, contact Sharon on 021 680 3962 or Carmen on 021 680 3993 during office hours.

Fretting about GUITARIST Derek Gripper plays music by Brazilian composer, Egberto Gismonti, and Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté, alongside his own compositions and some of the guitar’s great masterpieces. Gripper is one of South Africa’s most innovative guitarists. His con-

Trio of masters at the Fugard STEVE Newman, Errol Dyers and Hilton Schilder perform together at the Fugard Theatre as their band All in One, from Tuesday 1 March to Saturday 5 March.

The trio of masters, all respected musicians and composers in their own right, pay homage to centuries of music practice in Africa and around the world.

Their styles are distinct, and their mastery is displayed in the collaborating ways that they blend to create a new sound.

Opera open day CAPE TOWN OPERA (CTO) welcomes the public to a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Carmen at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town on Saturday 26 February from 10:00 until 15:00.

The public will get a chance to look at all aspects of the production, from costume manufacture, set design and musical rehearsal, to lighting sessions.

Get your groove on IVY LEAGUE, one of Cape Town’s top night clubs, hosts a solo freestyle dancing competition at the club in Long

People’s Post Woodstock­Maitland Page 7 starting at 20:15. She last played in Cape Town itself at least seven years ago. She will play the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto and, with Luis Magalhães, the Concerto for violin and piano. The Stellenbosch Camerata string ensemble, led by Suzanne Martens, will accompany. Beyers is on a South African concert tour at the moment, which is showcasing the release of her debut CD of the works which will be played at the concert.

Tickets are available from Computicket at R80. certs have taken him to Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Britain, Denmark, South Africa, and Namibia. He will next perform at the Erin Hall on Friday 25 November starting at 20:00.

Tickets are R50 and can be booked by email: info@newcape.co.za.

For more information on Gripper’s music and performances visit www.derekgripper.com With Dyers and Newman on guitar and Schilder on percussion, they will perform their own compositions, and will also add a few more unique instruments to tell musical stories that originated in Cape Town’s District 6 and, like them, have made a journey all over the world to defy categorisation.

The shows start at 20:00.

Tickets cost R150, with balcony seating at R130 per ticket. Bookings are though the theatre’s box office on (021) 461-4554 or with computicket on www.computicket.com At Unwrapping Opera Open Day, you can learn how to hold your own in a stage fight, or get some pointers on singing (even if you only sing in the shower).

Learn about stage design and lighting from the experts. Watch the orchestra and cast rehearsing, meet Cape Town Opera’s young artists and see Artscape’s backstage facilities. Activities cater for all ages and entrance is free. There will also be a range of workshops and sessions.For bookings and inquiries email info@capetownopera.co.za Street, from Saturday 19 February until Saturday 19 March. The grand prize includes a goodie bag, as well as R2 000 in cash. Judges for the dance-off include Nature Boy and Bradley “Cool” Birch.

Interested dancers can contact AB on 084 476 9331.

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Help raise funds for Silvertree SILVERTREE RFC is currently hosting a competition to raise funds for the club.

They will be giving away two tickets for the Super 15 clash between Stormers and Lions at Newlands, plus free

GENERAL VIP parking.

All it takes, is to SMS SILVERTREE and your name to 38983 by Thursday 24 February.

SMS cost R10. Winners will be notified via SMS. For further information on the competition, visit www.silvertreerfc.blogspot.com

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Domino action wrapped up THE Western Cape Domino Trust Board wrapped up its fifth week of action at the Blackpool Hall in Shelley Street, Salt River, on Sunday 20 February. High scores were recorded all over the hall, with the number of players slowly increasing. Democratics leads the way with 20 points, recording bonus points in each match played this year. They recorded the highest score on the day,

smashing Orients 48-18. Defending champions IZRA moved to fifth spot after hammering Delft 40-18. Local side, Sporting Boys, battled hard to record a win over Eldorado 34-28. Other scores on the day: Proteas 32 Young Men 30, Tulips 30 College Boys 26, Diggers 42 Searidge 22, Juventus 46 Grassy Park Lakers 20, Lansport 36 Netreg 18, Generations 36 Adaliahs 16, Lavis United 38 Varsity Boys 22.

LEAGUE LEADERS: Democrat­ ics taking on Orients in their runaway victory.

WHAT’S NEXT? The next card being cau­ tiously placed on the table.

YOUNG AC­ TION: Young­ sters from Eldorado taking on the experi­ enced from local outfit Sporting Boys.

STICKY SITUA­ TION: Dominoes were sent flying across the hall, with heavy de­ bates tak­ ing place.

Photo: Tauriq Hassen

It’s blikkies day again THE 4th Annual Blikkies Klops Youth Day will be held at the Windermere High School on Saturday 26 February. Children from the area are encouraged to attend the event to see the innovative world of music made from

recycled material. After the competition, an open air community concert will be held.

The event starts at 09:00 and continues until 15:00, with the concert starting at 16:00 until 20:00.

Going on Auction Kensington, 148 12th Avenue

Saturday 19 March, 10am @ The Block, 51 Wale Street, Cape Town DECEASED ESTATE

View: Sun 13/03, 2-5pm Estate Late: MA Ford (Master’s Ref: 852/2009) 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms |1 Garage Family room. Kitchen. Lounge. Erf size: 232m² Brigitte Sabbe 083 981 0981 (bsabbe@auction.co.za)

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Tuesday 22 February 2011

Have your say about improving journalism THE Press Council of South Africa starts a series of public hearings this month in its review of its system. The review is intended to help improve the quality of journalism in the country. All people and organisations that would like to give oral evidence on ways in which the SA Press Code, the Press Ombudsman’s Complaints Procedures and the Constitution of the Press Council could be strengthened, are invited to the hearings.

These will be conducted in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Bloemfontein.

Cape Town hearings will take place on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 February on the 26th floor of the Naspers Building, 40 Heerengracht Street. At least three members of the task team reviewing the system, will be at each venue.

Those who would like to give evidence should phone or write ahead to be scheduled.

The invitation is also extended to those who have already made written submissions since the process started late last year, and who want to add oral evidence to their submissions.

Those who merely wish to observe the process are welcome to attend, but please note that seating at each venue is limited.

The task team will continue to accept written submissions until Tuesday March 15.

For more information please contact Taryn Mackay on (011) 484-3612/8, (fax) (011) 4843619 or email Tarynm@ombudsman.org.za or PO Box 47221, Parklands 2121.

A century of Girl Guides GIRL Guides in Cape West are celebrating the second year of the three-year centenary celebrations with a Thanksgiving Service at Pinelands Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 27 February at 14:45.

All former Brownies, Girl Guides and Rangers are invited to join this special celebration service. Please contact the Cape West Regional Office on (021) 531-1872 or Cathy Hannay on 083 441 0067.

Introduction to tendering HAEDON’S Training Academy, in association with the South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum (SABEF), will host a one-and-ahalf-hour workshop on Introduction to Tendering on Friday 25 January at the Grassy Park Library from 09:00 to 10:30. Subjects include: what is tendering, positive changes in government procurement, what preferential procurement means, BBBEE, as well as business opportunities with provincial government, local government and the private sector. Entrance fee is R50. For more details contact John Prinsloo on 082 958 7865 or email tenderspecialist@gmail.com.

Calling loyal patrons CLUB Lenin is inviting loyal patrons to a pre-launch reunion at Down Town in Kuils River on Sunday 27 February. Tickets cost R30 and proceedings get under way at 20:00.

Maitland Medical Centre 222 Voortrekker Road Maitland

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General Practitioner For appointments, please contact: 021 511 8741

Dr Nazira Essa (BChD)

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For appointments, please contact: 021 511 6574 Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm Sat: 9:00am - 12:30pm

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GARDEN ROUTE departs 26 Dec 2011 & returns 6 Jan 2012. Ph Velme 392 0148/ 073 202 5776

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MATCH WINNER: Olwais Shah of the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras hits out during his undefeated knock of 58 against the Chevrolet Warriors in a Pro20 match at Newlands on Friday night. The Cobras won by seven wickets to assure them a place in the semi­final, where they will face the Titans.

Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images

FULL STEAM: Anees Davids of United CC claimed 4/57 against UCT in a Western Province 1A League cricket match at Groote Schuur, Ronde­ bosch on Saturday. UCT scored 187 and United replied with 218/8 de­ clared on the first day of the two­day match. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images

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And all Specialists within the medical field CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Ricardo Skippers of Engen Santos FC impedes Tina­ sha Nengomasha of Kaizer Chiefs during the clubs’ 2­2 draw in an Absa Premier Soccer League match at Athlone Stadium on Sunday. Vuyisile Wa­ na and Jurie Basie scored for Santos, while Knowledge Musona (penalty) and Sthembiso Ngcobo hit the target for Chiefs.

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RONDEBOSCH will be the meeting place for the second Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) cross country championships on Sunday 6 March The cross country will follow a course at the Western Province Cricket Club sports complex and adjacent Rondebosch Boys High field. Fourteen countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Congo, Mozambique, Nambia and hosts South Africa will be taking part in the event. Senior men and women will compete over 12km and 8km repectively, while junior men and women will run 8km and 6km distances, with the course including a loop through Keurboom Park to the finish at the WPCC. A 4km fun run is included in the programme for local runners who want to experience the event. Runners will need to pre-enter this fun run by calling the WP Athletics office on (021) 6990615 to secure entry. No entries will be taken.

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The Lotto funding for astroturfs in rural and township areas formed part of the 2010 World Cup Legacy Project programme.

“An injustice has been committed and we depend on the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) to correct the wrong. We intend to fight for fair play for our children and our community until justice is done,” said Faiek Cassiem, the president of Greater Wynberg.

The not-so-good news regarding the astroturf for Greater Wynberg is a sequel to an ongoing war of words between the association and SA Football Association (Safa) Cape Town.

The latest twist to the row is that Safa president, Kirsten Nematandani, and Minister of Sport, Simphiwe Mncube, have been drawn into the fray following correspondence on the matter from Greater Wynberg to Mncube’s office.

Nematandani subsequently disclosed that Safa endorses Safa Cape Town’s stand. He also advised Mncube that Safa Cape Town is the “highest decision making body” in the Cape Metropole.

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WHEN it comes to the allocation of astroturfs, the grass will not be any greener at Grassy Park in the foreseeable future.

But the Greater Wynberg LFA – which has its headquarters at the Rooikrans Avenue Sports Complex in Grassy Park – has vowed to “fight on relentlessly for the astro-

NOT GIVING UP: Faiek Cassiem. president of the Greater Wynberg LFA.

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that Greater Wynberg had followed.

This resulted in the relocation of the astroturf to Lwandle, which Safa Cape Town task team regarded as being more in need of such a project.

Cassiem is, however, adamant that the Greater Wynberg LFA – which draws its membership from Grassy Park, Phumlani, Retreat, Lavender Hill, Steenberg and Vrygrond – is being unfairly treated.

“Where is the Fifa Fair Play policy now?” asked Cassiem.

Cassiem believes his association deserves an astroturf on the grounds that it too is a home for footballers from several needy areas.

He also rejected the claim by Norman Arendse (Safa Cape Town president) that his association had not “followed the correct procedure” in applying for an astroturf in 2009.

“Mr Arendse has never been to our LFA to watch our players at matches in Grassy Park, Retreat and Vrygrond,” claimed Cassiem.

Cassiem, in correspondence from Greater Wynberg, declined to comment further on the matter, saying it was “sub judice” as the association had filed an objection in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.

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the local Safa Cape Town-affiliated associations, there were “no records showing any process was followed that resulted in the first turf allocation to Grassy Park (Greater Wynberg)” in April 2009.

Safa also had no objection to Safa Cape Town – with president Norman Arendse at the helm – setting aside a decision on the Grassy Park astroturf project.

A fresh process that followed resulted in Grassy Park (Greater Wynberg) not qualifying for the project. A task team appointed by Safa Cape Town then allocated the astroturf to the Helderberg FA at Lwandle.

The Greater Wynberg LFA was one of the first successful applicants for the international standard astroturf – courtesy of R3 million in funding from the Lotto Board.

The board disclosed at the time that 27 astroturfs would be laid across South Africa within three years at a cost of R81 million – and that Greater Wynberg was to be one of the first nine associations to benefit from the funding.

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RONDEBOSCH will be the meeting place for the second Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) cross country championships on Sunday 6 March The cross country will follow a course at the Western Province Cricket Club sports complex and adjacent Rondebosch Boys High field.

Fourteen countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Congo, Mozambique, Nambia and hosts South Africa will be taking part in the event.

Senior men and women will compete over 12km and 8km repectively, while junior men and women will run 8km and 6km distances, with the course including a loop through Keurboom Park to the finish at the WPCC. A 4km fun run is included in the programme for local runners who want to experience the event.

Runners will need to preenter this fun run by calling the WP Athletics office on (021) 699-0615 to secure entry.

No entries will be taken on the day of the event.

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