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Tuesday 19 February 2013

Building blocked TAURIQ HASSEN

OWNERS of a property in Campbell Street, Observatory could face legal action if a third notice to cease works is ignored. Locals’ concerns are mounting after witnessing the property being developed by the owner, who is believed to be ignoring City of Cape Town notices. The owner is said to be carrying out building work on the house without the permission of the City, as well as overcrowding the house. Angry resident and neighbour Shariefa Booley explains that locals have been fighting this matter for the last few years and their concerns multiplied when “construction work” escalated. She says the owner has now erected structures on the front section of the house and continuously rents space to tenants. “He continues to build at the house and more and more people are now living there,” she says. Booley says her concern is not centred on the current tenants. Inge Steinhoff, who lives opposite the premises, feels pity for the tenants on the property. She claims that due to the lack of space inside the house, tenants are forced to sit on the pavement and socialise. “I cannot understand how this owner could get this far with the building work without permis-

sion,” she says. “We really don’t have an issue with the people living at the house. Our concerns are around this owner, who carries on doing just as he pleases.” Ward councillor Brett Herron says the City’s notices were “ignored”, forcing council to consider legal action. “The City does not have any special powers to go to that site and stop operations. We have chosen to take the legal route, as the owners have been ignoring the notices,” he says. Herron says he has received complaints from residents since August. He says the City faces one difficulty: the property is in a deceased estate and the City is “struggling to find out who the executors of the estate are”. “I’m just as frustrated as those residents at the length of time it is taking to resolve this matter, but we are attending to the problem,” Herron says. A representative of the deceased estate, who does not want to be named, however, denies ever receiving a notice from the City and claims allegations flung his way are “untrue”. In April 2001, he was involved in an accident which resulted in him losing his sight and has left him disabled. He is now forced to have “experts” accompany him to the house

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THE GREEN GRASS OF HOME: Shamiel Soeker from Walmer Estate turned this piece of land in Chester Road into a lush community garden. The land was once plagued with dumping and a host of anti-social activities. See Page 6 for more. Photo: Tauriq Hassen

to either collect rent or carry out maintenance work. He admits that the house is overcrowded at times, but claims he is unaware of most of the tenants currently residing at the property. He admits he needs to be more stringent with his tenants. “We have found that certain tenants living there allow their friends to sleep there or move in. There was no lease agreement and no permission was given,” he says. He adds that on a number of occasions this issue had been pointed out to health inspectors. “We do have a problem with some

tenants that are living there and who are overcrowding the property. They moved in illegally,” he says. He says construction work was not carried out, but that the property was being renovated and refurbished. “I simply cannot understand where these complaints are coming from,” he says. Mayoral Committee member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning, Gareth Bloor, confirms that unauthorised additions to the existing structure – as well as alleged overcrowding – are some of the issues brought to the attention

of the City. “To date, the department has not received a Land Use application submission and no building plans have been submitted either,” he says. “Attempts to serve notices have been unsuccessful to date as the property is the subject of a deceased estate. “Notice needs to be served on the executor of the estate, but the City has not been able to identify who this individual is,” Bloor explains. The City’s Land Use inspectorate will continue investigating, he says.

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Tuesday 19 February 2013

Property values: numbers are up LAILA MAJIET

YOUR rates and taxes on your property could soon take a dip or be increased.

WITH THIS RING: A nervous Moltino Sias slips the ring onto Gene Mybe’s finger.

They ‘do’ on Valentine’s Day MARELIZE POTGIETER

TIARAS and lace stockings, buttonholes and highly-polished shoes. These were evident at the cosy chapel on Robben Island on Valentine’s Day on Thursday. In total, 13 couples from across the city tied the knot at the heritage site. “My stomach was in knots like a washing machine as I stood before the altar,” said Danhaline Daniels (nee Arendse). “But now I’m happy.” The event had a somewhat rocky start when high swells had brides-to-be clutching their future grooms. On the island, couples were called in one at a time for the ceremony, which was officiated by Department of Home Affairs representatives. After saying their “I do’s” islanders and royal guests of Zululand sang for the couples. The bill for the event was footed by the Department of Home Affairs and

SPECIAL DAY: Tesia Khonto and Wellington Lwana head to the island of love.

couples only had to pay for their boat trips to the island. Lourens and Vicky Walker have been together for 10 years. They decided to marry on the island so that their four children could also enjoy the experience. “It was lots of fun,” Vicky said. “We are relieved.” Anrie and Jean Greeff made their vows while bare foot and understated in front of the altar. Jean wore a shorts while Anrie sported an informal white dress. By contrast, Tesia Khonto wore a blood red dress and lace stockings. “I believe red is the colour of love,” she said. Home Affairs minister Naledi Pandor also attended the ceremonies. “This is an important event. Marriage is about values and is another way JUST MARRIED: Rene Michael and Francisco Bou- of making South Africa a gaart celebrate their nuptials. Photos: Lerato Maduna /Photo24 better country.”

Homeowners will this month receive notices of the new valuation of their property. Property owners who are unhappy with the new valuation of their home may appeal the estimated property price during March and April. The impact on this for property valuators is that a new general valuation will be based on property market values as at 1 July 2012 and that the rates and taxes will be payable on the new valuations as from Monday 1 July. The 60-day objection period is short, according to a valuation expert, and upon receiving notices owners should immediately ascertain whether the value determined reflects a reasonable market value of the property as at 1 July 2012. If not, homeowners will need to object themselves or employ the services of a registered valuer to assist them. Valuation expert Jerry Margolius says 60 days is sufficient “for a property owner who is knowledgeable and does not seek professional advice”. He is calling for the objection period to be extended to 90 days “so that proper and unrushed objections can be lodged by the valuers and individuals”. “However, when consulting with a professional valuer, not all do municipal objections and the period then becomes very pressurised and short. There are many large property portfolios which need to be valued as well as leisure and State-owned properties. All these require attention and there is not sufficient time to object,” he explains. The estimated worth of a property as determined by the City of Cape Town determines the sum of rates and taxes payable on a property. Priya Reddy, the spokesperson for Cape Town deputy mayor Ian Neilson, says there are 815 676 properties on the City’s new valuation roll with a total value of R913bn. “The number of properties has increased by 39 925 since 2009,” she says. The new property valuations will be for-

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN A meeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Wednesday 27 February 2013 at 10:00 in the Council Chamber, 6th Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Please note that limited seating is available in the public gallery of the Council Chamber, and therefore seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Should you wish to attend the meeting you are requested to contact Michelle Alberts on 021 400 3708 between 09:00-16:00. All requests for attendance must be received by no later than a day before the meeting. You will be required to provide your surname, initials and contact telephone number. Visitors are kindly requested to be seated by 09:30.

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warded to homeowners in writing. Alternatively homeowners are able to check the valuation of their property online at www.capetown.gov.za/propertyvaluationsad from Thursday. The General Valuation roll will also be made available for inspection at 17 public inspection venues across the city. The venues will be open to the public from Thursday 21 February until Tuesday 30 April, Monday to Friday from 8:15 until 15:45. “Legislation allows any person to lodge an objection against the valuation of any property on the valuation roll if they believe that the valuation is incorrect,” Reddy explains. Margolius urges property owners to ensure they contact the City if they do not receive their notice by the end of this month. “They are also obligated to check the valuation roll especially if they do not receive a notice as the non-receipt thereof is not grounds for objection. The valuation roll is open for inspection as advertised by the City.” He encourages the public to go to the specified inspection venues if they feel the valuation of their property is incorrect. “I have always found the City of Cape Town’s valuation staff most obliging and willing to help. So if you cannot afford to employ someone to do an objection and you need help, you should go to the advertised venues,” he says. Property owners have been urged to check that their property valuation is correctly valued at the market price in July last year. City officials say “the impact of valuation on rates is not a consideration in the valuation. It is only the question of whether it is market-related or not that is considered”. Margolius reiterates this. “The ability of not being able to afford the rates is not a ground for objection. The rates policy also provides for rebates for the elderly as well as people who earn less than R4000.” Inspection venues include the second floor at the Cape Town Civic Centre; the Alphen Centre in Constantia; Fish Hoek Council Chambers next to the Fish Hoek Civic Centre; Ledger House Consultation Room Two on the corners of Aden Avenue and George Street in Athlone; the Plumstead Municipal Building on the corners of Victoria and Main roads; and Woodlands Community Centre on the corners of Mitchell Avenue and Selene Way.

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Dirty business TAURIQ HASSEN

WHILE street children at a local shelter are trying to redirect their lives, they are being negatively influenced by prostitution and drug abuse on a neighbouring vacant plot. Prostitution, illegal squatting, frequent dumping and allegations of drug activity sum up the concerns on the plot in Chapel Street, District Six. The empty plot neighbours the Homestead Intake Shelter for street children. The shelter accommodates around 35 vulnerable boys. Manager at the shelter, Charmaine Germishuys, was not surprised to hear that the plot is of concern to locals. “I really do think that this property is an eyesore and it does not leave a great impression on the shelter when we do receive visitors. All our visitors keep asking what is going on with this land, but we do not have the answers,” she says. Germishuys explains that the main concerns for the shelter are the squatters currently seeking refuge on the neighbouring plot. She says drug-related activities, as well as prostitution, have not been ideal scenes for the boys living at the shelter. “They stand at the windows and they look at people abusing drugs. They play in the yard and listen to these squatters talking about these illegal activities,” she says. “This is really not a great example for the boys and we hope something can be done soon.”

When People’s Post visited the land last week, there were no squatters on the land but there were signs of it being used as a dump site. Resident Abeedah Steenkamp feels that the land has been left to decay and the community is aggravated by the issues stemming from the plot. “You have the land being developed right opposite and then you get this patch that is being allowed to fall into a state of disrepair,” she says. “If these problems existed in a more affluent area, this plot would not be standing empty for another day.” Steenkamp explains that squatters have now treated the land “like home”, erecting shacks and gathering with friends for a drink at night. She alleges that the squatters are also involved with anti-social activities such as drugs. “There are times you walk by and you see clouds of smoke evaporate into the air. Then there are times people walk off the site in a completely disgusting state,” Steenkamp says. Another aggravated resident, Whaleed Sadie, has had run-ins with the squatters. Sadie confronted them after witnessing a group of men smoking dagga next to the shelter. “They are not supposed to be there and now they bring all these problems to our community,” he fumes. “I will show no emotion for them. They are the reason why that land looks the way it does.” Sadie called upon council to address the issue and suggests that the squatters should

Head star t for entrepreneurs ARE you a Grade 12 pupil or a first-year student with dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur? The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is now accepting applications for its Fellowship programme. Foundation CEO Anthony Farr says the programme aims to produce entrepreneurial leaders who will make a change in South Africa. “We are of the belief that high impact entrepreneurial leaders will make important contributions to positive economic, social and political change,” he says.

To this end, he says, the foundation aims to “support and develop talented young South Africans” through the Fellowship programme, which provides comprehensive financial support, access to entrepreneurial and personal development and mentorship opportunities to ensure the individual’s progress. Applications to the Fellowship close on Tuesday 30 April for Grade 12 pupils and on Saturday 31 August for current firstyear university students. Visit www.allangrayorbis.org or email fellowship@allangrayorbis.org.

A question of gay pride in Langa THE Institute for Humanities in Africa will host a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Pride event on Thursday 21 February at the Guga S’thebe Arts and Culture Centre in Washington Street, Langa from 18:00.

Issues to be discussed include the role and meaning of LGBTI pride in South Africa and violence towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in different communities. Phone Rifqah Kahn on (021) 650 5445.

WHAT A DUMP: This filthy plot neighbouring the Homestead Intake Shelter is believed to be a drug and prostitution hotspot. Photo: Tauriq Hassen be placed behind bars. “These squatters are criminals, not struggling people – just criminals,” he adds. Captain Ezra October, the spokesperson for Cape Town Central police, found the concerns to be “shocking”. “I cannot understand why people are not reporting these incidents to police, because we are dealing with vulnerable children here. If they are exposed to these activities, this is a major cause for concern,” he says. October adds that if police were made aware about the problem, the Crime Prevention Unit could have been assigned to the area. He called upon the community to come forward and report the matter to police.

“We cannot do anything about it if people remain quiet,” he says. Anyone wanting to report any illegal activities can phone Captain October on 0 071 604 8318 or 0 (021) 467-8189. Mayoral Committee member for Health, Lungiswa James, confirms that the land does not belong to the City and is registered to a private owner. James confirms that a notice will be served on the owner requesting that the dumping and overgrowth be removed within 14 days. “Should the owner not respond to the request, City Health may proceed to do the required work and recover the cost of doing so from the owner,” she says.

Something Somet hing for all at market THESE days everybody wants to lead a healthy life on a limited budget. Cape Town’s “bird man” and his feathered friends will be attending the Century City Natural Goods Market at the end of this month at Central Park, Park Lane in Century City. Martin Odd – accompanied by Christina the Macaw Parrot and Hector the African White Backed Vulture – will be entertaining the crowds with the interesting Birds of Africa Show. Visitors to Cape Town’s premier natural goods market will also be blown away by the smooth sounds of local band, Black South Easter. The band takes their name from the powerful wind that sweeps through the Peninsula every so often. There’s an entertaining menu for children with free train rides every 30 minutes on the Ratanga Junction train until 13.30. The market gives shoppers time to celebrate the festive side of life with a glass of organic bubbly while browsing the great selection of quality products and delicious foods for sale.

Visitors can also enjoy boat trips from Intaka Island to Canal Walk. Century City’s Rotary will be on hand to inform people about the community service projects they support, particularly the Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo Park in Milnerton. For the mutt lovers, African Tails will be hosting an adoption day with the cutest brakkies and puppies. For more information phone (021) 531 2173 or send an email to naturalgoodsmarket@gmail.com.

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GENERAL

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Flight or fight VIOLENT attacks which have spiked across the country are cause for concern in many communities. People’s Post interns Luzuko Zini, TarrenLee Habelgaarn and Tina Burger polled readers to hear how they would react when faced with a potentially life-threatening situation.

SAFETY FIRST: Hlumela Nama says she would scream, take whatever she could find and throw it at the intruder. “Then I would try to get out and run for safety or go to the neighbours for help.”

RUN AND HIDE: Shafieka Khan feels attacking someone who catches you off-guard or who intrudes is not the way to handle the situation. “I would hide and then call the police. If the person finds me I would maybe hit back, but you shouldn’t fight fire with fire.”

TAKE CARE: Chandré Miller says people shouldn’t just attack or shoot on instinct because it might just be a relative or someone you know. “I wouldn’t just attack because nowadays relatives break into each others’ homes. You never know who it is.”

CAUTIOUS: Keenan Gordon says it is best to think first then act. “Even though at that time you would do anything to protect yourself because you feel you’re in danger, the consequences of your actions will affect you for the rest of your life.”

QUESTION LATER: LATER: Tabo Molitshwa says he would do anything to protect himself. “I would act first. It’s my house and I have a right to do whatever I want. I don’t know if the person is armed or not so I would protect myself.”

NOT SURE: Nicole Engelbrecht says she does not think anyone in that situation is thinking clearly. “If your life is in danger you don’t have time to think of the consequences. You just act to protect yourself.”

DEPENDS: Amanda Szarythe says her safety is the most important factor. She will first try to establish whether the person is dangerous and what the person is after. “It depends on the situation. I will let my instincts guide me.”

Ride towards safer cycling

THE Pedal Power Association hosts Ride For Your Life on Saturday 23 February. For over a year, Pedal Power has been campaigning to get a law passed to make it compulsory for motorists to pass cyclists with a berth of at least 1.5m. Pedal Power has spent more than R1.5m since the campaign’s inception. On Saturday they would like to turn the road yellow-and-red with cyclists wearing Pedal Power safe cycling jerseys to raise awareness around safe cycling and, in particular, the 1.5m passing distance. The ride will also be dedicated to remembering all those cyclists who lost their lives in the past year while cycling on our roads.

The untimed awareness ride will start at 07:00 at Maiden’s Cove between Camps Bay and Clifton. From there, the group will pedal out towards Hout Bay and back. You do not have to ride all the way to Hout Bay and can turn around when you get tired. Some may even feel like riding all the way to the top of Chappies, or turn around at the bottom of Suikerbossie. Coke will be provided back at the venue, and coffee and food will be on sale. There is no entry fee. Cyclists are to arrive and park at 06:30, start at 07:10 and finish by 09:00. For further enquiries contact Liz Robbins at liz@pedalpower.org.za.

Understanding the the human body FIND out what makes you tick at the Body Worlds exhibition, now running at the Blue Ocean Exhibitions Centre at the V&A Waterfront. The exhibit recently played host to an educational forum, specifically centred on students in health, medicine, science and nutrition fields. The exhibition runs until Sunday 10 March. For more information visit www.bodyworlds.co.za.

PLAY ON: Samantha Brinkman and Mandi Bell analyse an eye-catching dummy. Photo: John Guest

CURIOUS: Dawn Ellingson and Hilary Barlow of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital with Kobie Farmer and Simone de Clerq.

TALKING BODIES: Evelyn Visage, a Life Sciences teacher, delivers a speech on the educational value of the Body Worlds exhibit.

Paying it forward pays off

On the day of the interview a counsellor, the group’s first employee, will speak to a ANGELS sometimes appear in snakeskin mother of four who recently tried to kill herself by taking ant poison. Her children shoes. Meeting Greg Wells-Clifton of the group had not eaten for days. “When you walk into a home where Pay it Forward was a reminder not to be there is no food, there is generally other deceived by appearances. Wells-Clifton may look tough on the out- problems such as abuse or addiction,” he says, adding he will not hesitate to have side, but inside he is a softie. He is the founder of the organisation, children and women removed from abubased on the movie of the same name in sive situations. Food assistance is just which the beneficiary of a one of the group’s goals. good deed is asked to repay Wells-Clifton wants to open it to others instead of to the two safehouses for abused original benefactor. women in the Cape Town The NPO has grown raparea. There is already one idly since its inception in such shelter in JohannesAugust 2011 and now has burg, where he lives. Last 3311 fans on Facebook. It month the group held a was formed to assist with braai in Glencairn, where the immediate needs of 54 potential volunteers families affected by tough were able to meet and find economic times. out more about the concept. The group started with a Much of the group’s spondonation of food to one dessorship is from people withtitute family and now proin Pay it Forward, to avoid vides food assistance to 90 people a month. REACHING OUT: Greg corporate red tape. He says one of his proudHe speaks to the people he Wells-Clifton and the memhelps to assess what has led bers of Pay it Forward est moments was the recent them to their current situa- make the world a better case of Angel, a baby born with Hydrocephalus, a tion. place every day. buildup of fluid inside the “We will never give food on a continuous basis. We never call it skull that leads to brain swelling. He says there was an “outpouring” of charity – there has to be a way forward,” generosity to pay for an operation to drain he says. Economic shopping allows costs to be some of the water. R48 000 was raised in 10 hours. kept down to R6.19 a person per day, and Starting the group has made a difference this includes food, toiletries and cleaning in his own life. “I was a horrible person, products. Wells-Clifton left a career in recruit- not (all the time), but bitter, sarcastic and ment to follow his passion for helping peo- ‘bitey’. Now I like who I am.” Wells-Clifton adds: “I am not a big crier, ple. His phone rings constantly as he juggles but I cry a lot now.” He adds he was recently told: “The day requests for help with calls from those who are able to help – something that can you stop crying is the day you must walk away.” quickly get complicated. Contact Wells-Clifton on 071 841 1488, He says: “By no means am I a pushover.” Straight-talking and direct, he confides visit the website at http://payitforwardhe has been accused of “shooting from the southafrica.org or like them on Facebook hip,” but remarks: “How else is one sup- at https://www.facebook.com/PayItForwardSA/info. posed to shoot?” TERESA FISCHER

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Vagrancy – the big stink TAURIQ HASSEN

COMMUTERS are calling for vagrants and their problems to be removed from the Cape Town Station Deck and city bus terminus. Problems are mounting as vagrants turn the two transport hubs into their new homes. Anti-social behaviour, vandalism and public indecency are but some of the issues the new settlers have caused. Makeshift structures are erected overnight while vagrants are sleeping under the taxi rank’s overhangs, sidewalks and benches. Salt River resident Aneesah Toeffy uses the station deck every day and claims the problems are “disgusting and utterly embarrassing”. “We have plenty of tourists coming into this country and I’m sure some of them have been exposed to this vulgarity,” she says. Every morning Toeffy is harassed for money and resents the stench of urine and faeces. “I don’t know how anybody can live like that. People put up with these problems as if it was always supposed to be there,” she fumes. Maureen Williams from Oranjezicht, who uses public transport to get to Bellville, is appalled at the scenes on display at both the bus terminus and station deck. “I have been living in Cape Town for seven months, but I can honestly say that I have never seen vagrants living in such conditions in all my life,” she says. Her most disturbing moment came when a vagrant approached

SETTING UP CAMP: People’s Post arrived at the Cape Town station deck on Saturday and found the belongings of vagrants littered across the sidewalk. Photo: Tauriq Hassen her for money, seemingly minutes after waking up, with his genitals partly hanging out of his pants. “It was utterly disgusting and vulgar,” she recalls. “I know it must actually be sad, but I find it concerning because there are many people that are regularly exposed to this behaviour.” The City of Cape Town’s Dis-

placed People Unit conducted an operation in October after receiving a number of complaints from residents and commuters. The unit attempted to ascertain how many vagrants were sleeping on the station deck and seeking informal employment, as well as why they choose to sleep on the deck and whether they required any social

assistance. During this inspection, the unit discovered that the problems were compounded by some businesses and taxi drivers sustaining the street people with handouts and casual employment. CEO for The Haven Night Shelter, Hassan Khan, believes that the biggest threat is the public giving

handouts to vagrants. “What people must understand is that those handouts keep them on the street,” he says. Around the station deck and bus terminus, there are four shelters with 350 beds available to homeless people. “There is a definite concern around the number of vagrants on the street, but the public is not making it any easier by giving vagrants money or food,” Khan says. He further encouraged the City’s Law Enforcement Unit to continue removing vagrants from the street. “That is their job, because we do not want to be faced with a situation where every public open space is being occupied by vagrants,” he adds. The City’s Executive Director for Safety and Security, Richard Bosman, explains that the City’s Displaced People Unit and Public Transport Interchange Enforcement Unit are conducting the necessary interventions. “These complaints are attended to daily,” he says. Bosman adds that 10 dedicated Law Enforcement officers are attached to the PTI Enforcement Unit, who conduct daily operations on the station deck. Every day the unit removes approximately 60 homeless people and dismantles their structures in patrolled areas. “They alternate their shifts to tackle the vagrancy which peaks in the early hours of the morning and late night,” he says. Continued interventions by police, Law Enforcement and Metro Police is the answer to the problems, says Bosman.

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IN AWE: Ward councillor Brett Herron (left) was delighted by the verdant public space.

Tuesday 19 February 2013

DEEP ROOTS: A proud Shamiel Soeker in the garden he created.

Photos: Tauriq Hassen

Fairytale ending for problem plot

But it has since been turned into a beautiful community garden. Nine months ago, a property in ONCE UPON a time, a strip of land played host to several anti- Chester Road was plagued with dumping, was used as a nest by social ailments. drug users and was also a place for the homeless to sleep. Shamiel Soeker then decided to take action and started transforming the land, “step by step”, turning into one of the most adored public spaces in Walmer Estate. “Nobody can really believe this is the same spot where all BEFORE: This bleak plot was once plagued those problems hamwith dumping, drug users, homeless people pered the community,” he says. and a number of other anti-social problems. TAURIQ HASSEN

“Flowers and planting brings out the beauty of people.” Soeker now has rose bushes, sunflowers, companion bushes aimed to keep pests away, vegetables, water features, pathways made from sea shells and much more. He explains that over time, the work carried out at the garden attracted school children, fellow neighbours and even recovering drug addicts. It took about six to eight truckloads of dumped construction rubble and domestic waste in order to have the land cleared. “They would all come to the garden and assist in any way they can. Since then the garden has been growing beautifully. We have not seen any of the old problems

returning to this strip of land,” Soeker says. He also applauded the efforts of people from other areas such as Oranjezicht, Cape Town Community Gardens and Bo-Kaap who conveniently donated manure, compost and unused flowers to weave into the garden. Plans to extend the the verdant belt onto another strip of land, owned by the City of Cape Town, is now on the horizon. This strip of land has similar problems to the Chester Road property. “It really has changed the situation around here and we hope that we do get the permission to extend the garden to that area as well,” the soft-spoken Soeker says. Ward councillor Brett Herron

was rendered nearly speechless when viewing the finished garden. During last year, Herron accompanied a few residents on a walkabout. The land and the issues stemming from it were listed as a major worry. “He really turned this public space around. It was an eyesore and a space that is typical of urban decay. Now it is a most magnificent garden,” he says. Herron has nothing but praise for Soeker’s efforts. “I have often said, publicly, that the City cannot achieve these kinds of successes alone and that the most successful cases of urban upgrade is where the community takes ownership and drives the project,” he says. “I take my hat off to him.”

Manly matters

SMILE: Nicolette Moses, Amy Saunders, William Burdett-Coutts and Lara Foot.

TAKING A BREAK: Nigel Pierce and Fahiem Stellenboom.

FUNNYMEN Kurt Schoonraad and Stuart Taylor, together with radio man Nigel Pierce, suited up for the production Men’s Issue at the Baxter. The collaboration, with award-winning director Heinrich Reisenhofer, is a magazine-show spoof of maturing men dealing with a modern world.

ON CUE: Vincent Nel, Kurt Schoonraad, Pearl Nel and Stuart Taylor.

ENJOYED THE SHO ENJOYED SHOW: W: Heinrich Wyngaard and Melanie Ess.

THEATRE LO THEATRE LOVERS: VERS: Ndoni Khanyile and David Isaacs.

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Worked up about unruly job seekers TAURIQ HASSEN

DESPERATE job seekers are working on Bo-Kaap residents’ last good nerve. The corners of Rose and Strand streets has become a known spot for unemployed men seeking a job. But it is believed they gamble and booze the day away while hoping to land employment. A resident, who asks not to be named, is shocked at the scenes displayed on the affected corners and is outraged that children are exposed to this. “Our children are exposed to this behaviour. You would like to feel sorry for these unemployed men, but how can you when they are gambling and drinking with the little money they make?” she seethes. “Its disgusting and it must be addressed.” Yusuf Gillian, another worried resident, claims the men sometime even sleep in alleyways and tiny openings and alcoves between buildings at night. The former builder says the men

DESPERATE: Terrence Nompeyo, from the Eastern Cape, is keen to find solid employment.

Support Support for cancer sur survivors vivors THE Prostate Cancer Support Action Group will hold its monthly meeting in the auditorium of Constantiaberg MediClinic in Burnham Road, Plumstead at 17:45 for 18:00 on Tuesday 19 February. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Jill Kramer, who will speak on Learning to talk about living with prostate cancer. For more information phone or SMS the group phone on 0 073 560 3067.

try and “catch the early worm”, but the number of men on the corner quickly swell. “Many of these men are on that corner from 05:00 until sometimes 20:00 at night. They get bored and this is when they start drinking, gambling and fighting each other,” he says. People’s Post visited the area. The corners of Rose and Strand streets was a tableau of gambling and drinking. Disturbing scenes of men scrambling over each other to force themselves upon a prospective employer also played out. A group of men will surround a car and fight each other off to get the attention of the potential employer. Terrence Nompeyo is far from home and desperate for a job. He is from Queenstown, Eastern Cape. “I stand here every day for the whole day just waiting for somebody to pick me up,” he says solemnly. “I just want to work and I don’t want to cause any trouble.” Nompeyo denies participating in gambling and drinking alcohol, but confirms that is it part of the routine on the troubled corners. “The guys sometimes get bored and that is how they keep themselves busy,” he says. Although residents’ concerns are clearly evident, these issues were never brought to the attention of the City of Cape Town, who confirms that complaints were not received. Executive Director for Safety and Security, Richard Bosman, explains that the City’s Law Enforcement department is able to patrol the affected area on a regular basis, along with police. “The officers will be able to check for anti-social behaviour and other offences that may occur there,” he says. If the men are caught gambling in public, they stand to be fined R300 and if caught drinking, the penalty is R100. “There is a hardware store at this corner where contractors come and pick up day workers, which attracts unskilled job seek-

MEN (NOT) AT WORK: Men desperately seeking employment loiter on the corners of Rose and Strand streets in the hope they might score work as day labourers. Photos: Tauriq Hassen ers,” he says. Bosman confirms that a bottle store and a nearby parking area are two of the spaces mostly occupied by the job seekers. The City has already made efforts to tackle one of the spaces, with the

City-owned parking area on the verge of being leased to the Green Point CID for managed parking. “This will enhance the security of this area,” Bosman believes. The City encourages any more affected residents to contact the local

police station, as the matter is an “enforcement issue for the police”. However, Bosman adds that residents may still continue contacting the Law Enforcement Call Centre on 0 (021) 480-7700 or 107 from a landline.

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District Six reunited

NOSTALGIA: Ibtishaam Solomon, Soraya Gasnola and Sophia de Vos share NOSTALGIA: their special memories.

FORMER District Six residents came together on Saturday at the Upper Cambridge Sports Ground for their annual reunion. The older generation shared memories of their childhood and shared their experiences with the younger guests. Stories of happy times before their forced removal floated around as the former residents reminisced about the good old days.

A DAY OUT IN THE SUN: Nicole Jordaan, Noreen Josias, Natalie Miller and Megan Adams. Photos: Luzuko Zini

REMEMBERING THE GOOD OLD DA DAYS: YS: Elvis Adams, Theodore Adams and Joe Blacker took a walk down memory lane.

CELEBRA CELEBRATION: TION: Jean and Schoonradd from Westridge.

HA HAVING VING A GOOD TIME: Elvis Adams, Melville Josias and Noel Schroonradd share a joke.

GOING BA BACK CK IN TIME: Cynthia Visage and Codlin Isaacs enjoy themselves at the reunion.

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GOOD FRIENDS: Pam Josias, James Abrahams, Marilyn Kloppers, Melvyn Randall and Ivan Fortune reminisce of days gone by.

FRIENDS REUNITED: Greg Brevis, Errol Kruger, Shaun Hawyn, Lindsay Neethling, Peter Valentine, Mervyn Savage and Kevin Blanchard enjoyed the day.

PR PROUD: OUD: James Abrahams and Melvyn Randall catch up at the reunion.

FAMILY TIME: The Blanchard family came out in their numbers to meet up with former neighbours and residents from District Six.

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Vandalism costs council millions VANDALISM not only hampers the City of Cape Town’s ability to carry out and improve service delivery, it also comes at great cost.

In the past financial year alone, vandalism flattened the City’s pockets by close to R130m. In her weekly newsletter, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille says the City and the people they serve are in some ways fighting a battle against increasing financial targets, limited resources and a changing environment. “But there is another direct battle we are fighting, a front that is particularly painful: the battle against vandalism,” she states. “I am not sure that every citizen appreciates the scale of this particular challenge. Some people might associate vandalism with undesired graffiti, or perhaps a defaced sign.” Vandalism includes those things, but it also includes the destruction of robots; the destruction or theft of electricity cables and installations, water pipes and installations; and the blockage of sewers. In addition to this city-wide problem, there are the multiplier effects of disruptions to networks, De Lille explained. “For example, broken streetlights might interrupt the safety grid of an area; a comprised water pipe affects different communities downstream; and a blocked stormwater drain can cause serious damage to the surrounding built environment. “All of these network disruptions have consequences for the people of this city – be

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they problems in getting to work through water-clogged streets or a feeling of vulnerability and a lack of safety in the dark.” In the financial year to date, the City has spent just over R115m on vandalism related to sewers, just under R7m on vandalism related to water and sanitation and just under R6m on vandalism relating to electricity. Budgeting for these amounts is challenging. “The direct cost aspect is made even more complicated by the over-regulated environment in which we work, in which audited compliance means that it is not easy to deviate from budgets set in the beginning of the financial year. “Repairs on vandalised City property constitute such deviations. Given the scale of our challenges at local government, this particular battle is an especially bitter one for the simple reality that it prevents us from doing our job and making delivery progress for the whole city.” To report copper theft phone 0800 222 771. Vandalism is malicious damage to property – a common law crime. Call the nearest police station or Metro Police on (021) 596 1999. If the incident is graffiti-related, also phone (021) 596 1999. The general call centre number which the public can use to report faults is 0860 103 089; select option 2 for water-related faults, email watertoc@capetown.gov.za or SMS 31373; select option 3 for electricity-related faults, email faultreportingcentre@capetown.gov.za or SMS 31220.

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WRITINGS ON THE WALL: Spray-painted walls and signage are unsightly and difficult to clean.

VACANCY BULLETIN EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

DEpArtMEnt oF HEAltH GrootE scHuur HospItAl, obsErvAtory Administration Clerk: Admissions (Fees: Revenue) (2 posts) rEMunErAtIon: r 108 078 pEr AnnuM sErvIcE bEnEFIts: 13 cHEquE, EMployEr’s contrIbutIon to tHE pEnsIon fund, housing and medical aid allowance. rEquIrEMEnts: MInIMuM EDucAtIonAl quAlIFIcAtIon: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accountancy as passed subject or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. ExpErIEncE: Appropriate experience in a Fees-related environment. coMpEtEncIEs (knowlEDGE/skIlls): Computer literacy. • Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum 18, UPFS, HIS, Clinicom, Finance instructions. • Good communication skills (verbal and written). • Strong sense of confidentiality. DutIEs (kEy rEsult ArEAs/outputs): Follow-up on outstanding Hospital Fees Accounts in line with Hospital Fees Manual Chapter 18 and Finance Instruction. • Collect revenue on outstanding hospital accounts. • Provide debt relief. • General Fees Admin and account-related duties. • Check, debit and/or credit invoices as per UPFS and Billing requirements. • Liaising with Patients, all categories of staff and other external bodies. • File, compile stats and perform relief duties.

Administration Clerk: Admissions (Fees Department, OPD & Wards) (7 posts) rEMunErAtIon: r 108 078 pEr AnnuM sErvIcE bEnEFIts: 13tH cHEquE, EMployEr’s contrIbutIon to tHE pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance. rEquIrEMEnts: MInIMuM EDucAtIonAl quAlIFIcAtIon: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accountancy as passed subject or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. ExpErIEncE: Appropriate experience in a Feesrelated environment. coMpEtEncIEs (knowlEDGE/skIlls): Computer literacy. • Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum 18, UPFS, HIS, Clinicom, Finance instructions. • Good communication skills (verbal and written). • Strong sense of confidentiality.

HARD WORK: Cleaning up after vandals is a time-consuming business which costs the City millions of rands. Photos: People’s Post (for illustration only)

Mother Mot her Earth’s Earth’s close shave shave A NEAR-EARTH asteroid named 2012 DA14 passed the Earth at a distance of about 27 700 km from the Earth’s surface on Friday at 21:24. This may sound like a large distance, but in space terms it’s a very close shave. The asteroid passed within the moon’s orbit and was closer to Earth than weather and communications satellites in geosynchronous orbit. Fortunately, calculations showed that the asteroid would not hit the earth during this pass and was extremely unlikely to hit any man-made satellites. The asteroid will next return to our neighbourhood in 2020.

It was originally thought that there might be a small chance of a collision with Earth on its next approach in 2020, but this has now been ruled out and astronomers have determined that there is no risk of impact for the next hundred years. Unfortunately, the asteroid fly-by was not visible to the naked eye as it was too small. However, it was visible using binoculars or a small telescope. For further information, contact the South African Astronomical Observatory’s Dr Nicola Loaring on nsl@saao.ac.za or 2 (021) 447-0025. Details of the asteroid’s position can be found at www.heavens-above.com.

Do you have superstar superstar qualit qualities? ies? ARE you a talented DJ, singer or comedian who wants to be noticed? Club Fever is looking for you. On Saturday 9 March the Lansdowne nightspot will be giving young artists a chance to shine. The launch of the

urban legends on the night will give you an opportunity to get a breakthrough and be noticed in the entertainment industry. Email Joy at joy.urbanlegends@gmail.com or Olivia on olivia.urbanlegends@gmail.com.

DutIEs (kEy rEsult ArEAs/outputs): In and out-patient administration functions according to PGWC policies and procedures. • Clinicom, Billing and other PGWC system computer duties, including folder and x-ray control. • Reception tasks and attending to patient queries (verbal and written). • Admission, transfer and discharge of patients as per PGWC Hospital Fees policies and procedures. • Raising invoices as per Hospital Fees policies. • Debit Charge Entries to Invoices as per UPFS and PGWC billing procedures. • Responsible for handling and receiving of public money. notE: It will be expected of the incumbent to work shifts if and when required. EnquIrIEs: Ms F Martin or Mr MZ Bardien, tel. no. (021) 404-3153/3278 plEAsE subMIt your ApplIcAtIon For tHE AttEntIon oF Ms n MbIlInI to tHE cHIEF ExEcutIvE oFFIcEr: GrootE scHuur HospItAl, prIvAtE Bag X4, oBservatory, 7935. InstructIons to ApplIcAnts: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. As directed by the Department of public service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

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A beautiful feast for eyes PEOPLE from across the Cape gathered at the Everard Read Gallery at the V&A Waterfront for the recent opening night of Beezy Bailey’s Dancing in the Woods exhibition.

OBSERVING: OBSER VING: Willie Steyn admires some of the artwork.

FOCUSED: Patrice Boussekey deep in thought.

The exhibition runs until Thursday 28 February. Dancing in the Woods is Bailey’s first solo exhibition in

APPRECIATING: Sarah McCarthy and Ella McCarthy-Page. APPRECIATING:

NIGHT OUT: Michael Duelge, Cwenga Qotyiwe and Susanne Bittorf.

MAN OF THE MOMENT: Beezy Bailey (left) with Liz Knight and Charles Shields.

ALL SMILES: Amy McLoughlin with Di Meek.

Cape Town in six years. This powerful body of work includes beautiful paintings and drawings created over the past year, as well as two large bronzes. Using silkscreened images, Bailey invokes his vision by adding trees, birds, butterflies and flowers, using mixed media such as oils, enamel and pastel.

GOOD TIME: Michael Cherry and John Buttersby.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Taryn Selmon, Mark Sandak and Nicci Bailey.

ENJOYING YING THE NIGHT: Jane Flanagan and Tim Butcher. ENJO

FRIENDS: Cathy Abraham and Victoria Lockwood.

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Children’s heart disease in spotlight at congress HEART specialists from across the world converging in Cape Town are to source solutions to prevent unnecessary and preventable deaths. They are meeting at the sixth World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which runs until Friday 22 February. The statistics speak for themselves. One out of every 100 babies is born with congenital heart disease. In most of Africa, for these with lifethreatening abnormalities, this is a death sentence. With adequate numbers of heart specialists and nurses, the latest diagnostic and intervention techniques, improved care and newer technologies, the survival rate of a baby born with a congenital heart condition should be 95%. In South Africa, six out of every 10 babies born with heart disease in need of surgery or intervention do not get it and die. In many other developing nations it is far worse and the congress aims to seek solutions to this tragedy. In resource-poorer countries, adult survivors of neglected congenital heart disease and those living with acquired heart diseases, like Rheumatic heart disease, have a poor quality of life with chronic illhealth and are unable to work in what should be their most productive working years. The congress organisers feel the best

HEATED: A team of experts has to deal with a range of fires in the Peninsula.

Partnership key to fire management This is according to a statement from the Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association, which adds the Cape Peninsula, with its extensive urban interface, is particularly renowned for often catastrophic fires during the hot and windy summer. While these fires are potentially disastrous to human life and property, it must be born in mind that the Cape biome comprises firedependent vegetation, a spokesperson for the association says. And, as such, it “will continue to present challenges to wild fire fighters”. “The fynbos ecosystem, the definitive vegetation of the Cape, actually needs to burn at regular intervals to maintain the diversity of the species. “But if it burns too often, the seed source becomes insufficient to repopulate the burnt area, and if it burns too seldom the fuel that builds up in the form of dense brush will generate too much heat, killing the indigenous seeds that lie dormant.” This makes the challenges of managing wild fires in the Cape extremely complex. A balance has to be achieved between the needs and safety of the communities that border on the mountains and the complexities around the maintenance of our unique floral kingdom, the association says. The difficulties raised by effective fire management cannot be met by a single body. Instead, it requires a concerted team effort drawing on the expertise of professional and volunteer fire fighters who are expert in both structural and wildfires; ecologists and conservationists who can monitor the effects of fires on vegetation; and teachers who can educate the community on the dangers of fire. “What is needed is a controlling body that can take the sum of these parts and effectively meld them into a team that meets any challenges presented by runaway wild fires.” In the Cape metropole this role is professionally handled by the association. They are believed to be unique among national fire protection agencies in the diversity it faces in terms of potential fires – ranging from exotic pine forests in Newlands to ostrich farms and Cape coastal fynbos near Cape Point. Within its boundaries are hundreds of kilometres where residential areas border directly on to combustible vegetation. “Add into that mix the numerous informal settlements that are potentially at risk and it becomes clear that professional fire management in the Peninsula and Helderberg areas (which also falls under the auspices of the association) is absolutely essential.” Formed for this purpose, the association is headed up by the Manager of Fire of Table Mountain National Park. Working in conjunction with City of Cape

Town Fire and Rescue Services, the provincial Disaster Management Centre, government programme Working on Fire, volunteer groups and aerial fire fighting operations, the association coordinates and manages resources for fire prediction, prevention, suppression, education and management. Many people don’t realise that, in terms of current legislation as promulgated under the National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998, they are “legally and financially responsible for the losses caused by fires that originate from their property. Failure to comply with this legislation means an automatic assumption of negligence in the case of damage caused by fire originating and spreading from your property”. Membership to the association will protect you against these claims and members receive expert advice on fire management plans. Fighting runaway wildfires is costly. The helicopters whose pilots put their lives at risk dropping water on raging fires can cost anywhere between R18 000 and R55 000 an hour depending on the type and number of aircraft required. To this cost must be added those of firefighting crews and vehicles, which can add anything up to R1 500 an hour per team of 10. When major damage is incurred to property, forest or farmland, the costs can spiral up into the millions. Contact the association on (021) 689 7438/9 or visit www.cpfpa.org.za.

Dust off those hik hiking ing boots STRAP up those hiking boots for some fun walks. Saturday 23 February will see a full-day hike up Skeleton Gorge to the aqueduct. This is quite a strenuous hike, so you need to be hiking fit. For more information email Ken Greaves at hadeda7@telkomsa.net. On Sunday 24 February you can hike from Tokai Arboretum, up through the forest past

the fire lookout and on to the cave for tea. Bring money for drinks. For more information contact Rodney Manicom on 083 440 0054. Sunday 24 February will see an easy outand-back hiking trail which starts in Du Toitskloof. For more information email Charmaine Friel at Charmaine@sherston.co.za or phone 083 230 6793.

CAPE TOWN ZONING SCHEME (CTZS) The City’s new single zoning scheme comes into effect on 1 March 2013. Simultaneously, on this date all previous legacy zoning schemes are repealed. The new regulations and zoning map are available and can be viewed at your nearest district office, or at planning.capetown.gov.za. Should you have any enquiries or require further information or assistance, please contact your nearest planning district office or visit the aforementioned website. Enquiries of a general nature can also be directed to lums@capetown.gov.za. ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER 24/2013

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way to find solutions to these “unnecessary and preventable deaths was to bring international experts to the country”. To this end, close to 2 500 world experts are meeting to discuss cutting-edge advances in cardiology and heart surgery, how better to prevent adult-onset heart disease and how to improve health service provision for cardiac care. The programme includes transmission of “live cases” from six hospitals: two in Europe and four in South Africa. Delegates can watch heart procedures and participate in the active management of the patients through moderators. The procedures to be performed include heart valve replacement and the closure of holes in the heart with high-tech implantable devices, without open-heart surgery. The congress has attracted the best international heart experts from 110 countries. A series of general interest lectures will be held, including a lecture by Professor Sir Ian Kennedy who headed a two-and-a-halfyear investigation into death and substandard surgery in Britain. His findings, after the biggest medico-legal enquiry yet held, have led to radical reforms in clinical practice worldwide. There is also a lecture about the epidemic of sudden death during sport. Another highlight is the screening of the documentary Open Heart which follows the journey of eight Rwandan children with rheumatic heart disease chosen for life-saving heart surgery in Sudan.

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Tuesday 19 February 2013

Do something SOUTH AFRICANS have every right to feel they are the world’s lament. It is a country riven by horrific sex crimes as well as other acts of barbarism. And given the technological wonders of Facebook, Twitter and other social media, there has been a furious flurry of “liking”, “sharing”, blogging and other prolific internet postings. But such remote activism is not going to cut it. It is not enough. We need to clean up our act. We need to get our hands dirty. Marching while wearing black in the streets isn’t going to be enough. Nor, for all its symbolism, will sticking tape over our mouths. Same goes for moments of silence. Our world needs help. Urgently. Practically. So, what are you doing? How are you getting your hands dirty? There are countless organisations dedicated to helping the downtrodden. Flinging money at our social ills will only take us so far. The biggest, and first, change we can ever make to help this world is adjusting our attitudes. The psychological power trip that all abuse offers is a battle that starts in the mind. We need to constantly reinforce the idea that it is not okay – ever – to inflict such agony. It needs to be part of our DNA that the mere suggestion or idea of such violence causes the body to be ill. The prevention of rape needs to become the norm. It should be anathema to our belief system. Anene Booysen’s death is nothing new. Such gory crimes have plagued our communities for years. There’s Delft and the Bush of Evil, Caleb Booysen (2) from Manenberg who was bludgeoned to death, 11-year-old Annastacia Wiese from Mitchell’s Plain who was raped, murdered and stuffed in the ceiling of her home. It is a litany of shame. Let’s stop waiting for a solution to drop out of the sky. Do something. Get your hands dirty.

Deal with soc social ial ills Have courage to see ‘sickness’ ‘sickness’ HOW is it that a society such as this one rapes, kills, abandons and attacks its women in such huge numbers, daily, year after year? How is it that a society such as this puts men in power who are charged with rape and corruption when 50% of the population are women? Would not a healthy society pick up the fact that certain people you just don’t give power to? I am saying this to bring to light just how deep the sickness in society is. It is a sickness that brings about such hatred and attack of another and it is a sickness that does not support each other, but seeks only to enrich itself. How is it that a society such as this one produces men who behave so poorly? Is it not mothers who bring up their children (and) society who reflects their values on those children? It is from the very bottom to the very top of society that this sickness is reflected. I am saying this to show how the blatantly ob-

vious gets overlooked because of the sickness society carries. If you want to change the world you see, you have to make changes to what you do, what you support and, mostly, what you do not support. Where are your wise ones, your peaceful ones, your caring ones? Why are they not given your attention? Why (are) only the loudest, the ones with the “bling”, the angry ones, the power seekers running the show? Make the deaths of all the women ever raped and abused count for something by having the courage to open your eyes and stop ignoring what is right in front of you. We are all responsible for the world we have created. Finish with blaming others and start by taking responsibility for your world. Every uncaring act, every ignored fact becomes food for sickness. MARTYN TAYLOR Letter edited. – Deputy Editor

All have role in our communit communities ies WE, AS the parents, must take the responsibility to teach our children to be respectful to elderly people and to know who our children’s friends are. We, as South Africans, must unite, take back our streets and fight the abuse of children and women. The community has now taken a positive stand that “my child is your child and your child is my child”. Also we need to operate within the law and

courts. I believe that no parent raises their children to become gangsters or rapists. We must not be afraid to erase illegal activities in our communities, otherwise we will still have problems. We must take ownership in our communities and play an active role in ensuring our youth strive to succeed and we must ensure our youth attend school daily to have a good education. WILLIAM AKIM

Not ‘cred ‘credit it clear’, clear’, so can can’t ’t get work I’VE BEEN struggling since last year to get a job. I’m not credit clear (and) 90% of the time my application is rejected because of this. Most ads even tell you that you should be ITC clear. How do they expect anyone to work? More importantly, how can anyone clear their credit if no one is prepared to give them work? It is so ridiculous and is becoming frustrating. I have a wife and son, and 95% of the time there

is no food, there’s no money for travelling (and) we live off my wife’s salary, which is minimal. How do people survive without getting sick of depression because of stress? I don’t think this is fair, nor (is it) healthy for society. I think this is part of what turns good people to doing bad things just to survive. Is there something that can be done about this? NAME WITHHELD

YOUR editorial “Crisis point” (12 February) on the untimely death of Bredasdorp teenager Anene Booysen provides much food for thought. The same day the leader appeared, I listened to a news bulletin in which a Bredasdorp resident correctly stated that socio-economic conditions often led to antisocial behaviour. If one looks at the plethora of protest actions in recent times around the lack of service delivery in the less affluent areas of our province, then it is clear it will take very little to ignite the raw anger that was displayed following the brutal killing of Anene. That poverty is rife is also not in dispute given the large number of informal settlements all around us. How sad that 18 years into our democracy, we still find the bucket system in use at Phumlani Village in Grassy Park. To get to the point where we will all respect the human rights and dignity of others, those in public office should fix the small things, namely the social evils, first. If a tavern is still open at 3:00, then those who are responsible for Bredasdorp must deal with it without looking for a scapegoat elsewhere. The unacceptably high levels of crime in our poorer communities have indeed reached a crisis point and something needs to be done urgently to address the concerns of those living in constant fear. We can only take our streets back once the “broken window” strategy (fixing small things first) has been implemented so that none of us end up becoming just another statistic. COLIN ARENDSE

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He’s bringing slapstick back COMEDY legend John Cleese returns to South Africa after the sold out success of his 2011 tour.

IN ARMS: Well known dance teacher Mark Hoeben puts Tshamano Sebe (left) and Themba Mchunu through their ballroom dance paces as they prepare for a scene in Athol Fugard’s masterpiece Master Harold ... and the Boys. Photo: Supplied

Master Harold takes to stage Master Harold ... and the Boys will be running at the Fugard Theatre from Monday 4 March until Saturday 30 March. The play is set in the St George’s Park tea room in Port Elizabeth circa 1950. He takes you on a journey of three friends who grow up in a racially divided country. It also deals with political issues, indi-

viduals, and their struggles for life and happiness in a world that is set up to deny them these basic human rights. The play is produced by Eric Abraham and directed by Kim Kerfoot. Tickets are available at Computicket.com and priced between R130 and R150. Alternatively book your seat at the Fugard Theatre’s box office on 0 021 461 4554.

Genre mix a treat for the the ears IF YOU’RE looking for a place the unwind, head for the V&A Waterfront’s amphitheatre. The line-up of free shows running until Sunday 24 February will suit all musical tastes. Sunday 17 February will showcase Henri Kriel, a South African singer, songwriter and accomplished actor. He recently completed a three-song EP while working with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Barry van Zyl on drums; bass guitar by Roger Bashew; Paul Malherbe on lead guitar, rhythm guitar and harmonica; and Mark Fransman on the accordion and organ. Kriel’s sound has that old school rock and roll feeling with a belting vocal performance, catchy guitar riffs and a melody that is thoroughly entrancing. Also performing on Sunday 17 February is The Dane Taylor Trio, a Power-Blues/Rock band who will have you rocking out. Heavily influenced by great artists such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Kings of Leon and John Mayer, the trio portrays a keen sense of melody and groove which keeps them honest and energetic. The Nomadic Orchestra is a five-piece instrumental dance band with a strong jazz aesthetic. Their music is described as being in-

SONGBIRD: Catch Faze4 lead vocalist Abigail Bagley at Jackson Hall, GrandWest tomorrow (Wednesday), Friday and Saturday. The four-piece local band also consists of Frank Cuddumbey on keyboards, Ashwin Daniels on drums and Mike Krwaqa on bass. Faze4 specialises in traditional and Cape jazz, but also plays RnB, kwaito, pop and dance music. They perform from 21:00 on the night.

fectious, high-energy dance music that is bound to get your feet tapping. They will be performing on Sunday 24 February. This unique band is strongly influenced by traditional music from South-Eastern European countries including Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. They are also influenced by Klezmer, gypsy and circus music as well as contemporary western party music. Every Saturday this month is dedicated to the talent search competition, Take to the Stage. Twelve unsigned bands have been shortlisted and will battle it out at the amphitheatre throughout the month. Performances on all days are from at 18:00 to 19:00.

See him in action in his uniquely entertaining show John Cleese Live on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Best known for his idiosyncratic turns in Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers, Cleese will again bring his unique comedy perspective to audiences. The first half of the show will see Cleese talking to radio man John Maytham in detail about his life up to and including his Monty Python career. In the second half Cleese will talk about Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda and other controversial and hilarious matters. He’ll also answer questions from the audience. Cleese started out as a sketch writer for BBC Radio’s Dick Emery Show and then The Frost Report. After this stardom beckoned and Monty Python was created, with Cleese co-writing and starring in four series and three films. He went on to achieve further great success as the neurotic hotel manager Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, which he cowrote with his then wife Connie Booth. He went on to crack the USA with A Fish Called Wanda which he wrote and starred in with Jamie Lee Curtis. The late 1990s saw the

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Catch French violin violinist ist in concert LOVERS of classical music are in for a treat on Sunday 24 February. Acclaimed French violinist Philippe Graffin will perform at the Summer Sunset Concert with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of their principal guest conductor maestro Martin Panteleev. This, the final concert of the Cape Town International Music Festival, promises to be a memorable afternoon. Graffin’s individual style of playing and outstanding achievements have already placed him among the finest of French violin-

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‘Black and yellow’ ambushed at home LIAM MOSES

MILANO UNITED slumped to a shock 0-1 defeat against stragglers Polokwane City in a National First Division match at Rooikrans this weekend. The Grassy Park side went into the game in third place on the table, with their opponents languishing in third last. Milano started the second-half of their season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Thanda Royal Zulu in the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday and were favourites to take three points on Saturday. And although the match seemed to be going as planned, with the home side dominating the play, it was Polokwane who took the lead in the 20th minute. The visitors launched a counter-attack after rebuffing yet another Milano surge and Tlolane Puleng made no mistake, beating goalkeeper Sherwyn Naiker from the edge of the box. Trailing 0-1, however, didn’t deter the hosts as they continued to commit numbers on attack and hold a high defensive line when in possession. United looked particularly threatening in the second-half, but poor decision-making and inaccurate final balls stopped

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COMING THROUGH: Milano United’s Keanan Thomas reaches for the ball ahead of Polokwane City defender Million Mkhabela in his side’s 0-1 defeat. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images

them from finding the net. Meanwhile, Santos, Milano’s local NFD rivals, fared much better in their clash with Thanda in Kwa-Zulu Natal on Saturday. The Lansdowne side had a tumultuous mid-season break, with Dutch coach Mart Nooij being replaced by Ian Palmer. Palmer lost 3-2 to Vasco da Gama in the Nedbank Cup in his first competitive encounter at the helm, but his side bounced straight back this weekend. Darron Omaticus put Santos in the lead and neither team found the net in the remaining minutes. The 1-0 victory sees the People’s Team climb one place to eighth on the table and the victory offer the title challengers will give Palmer’s side some much needed confidence as they push for promotion back to the Premier Division. Milano will face FC Cape Town in a local derby at Parow Park tomorrow (Wednesday 20 February), while Santos will hope to succeed where their neighbours failed when they host Polokwane City at Athlone Stadium. Milano will again be in action on Sunday 24 February, when they face Bloemfontein Celtic in Free State. Liam.Moses@peoplespost.co.za

Crosscourt action in Athlone A GROUP of squash lovers have set out to revive the sport in Cape Town’s previously disadvantaged areas after forming a club in Athlone. The Mixim Squash Club was formed last month will be based at the Mixim Squash and Recreation Centre in Asar Mini Mall, Belgravia. Chairperson Natheer Price says Mixim aims to change the sport’s reputation as an expensive or elitist sport, and raise awareness on the Cape Flats. “If you go into Mitchell’s Plain, Bontehuewel or Manenberg and ask someone if they know of anyone who plays squash, their reaction is probably going to be ‘what is squash,’” says Price.

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“We want to develop or create awareness of the sport in the community. It’s a sport that is unseen in the media and is becoming a thing of the past. We are trying to uplift the sport in this community, and also develop it in local schools, like Belgravia High and Alexander Sinton.” Price adds the only other players, he knows of, in Athlone and surrounding areas either don’t play competitively or leave the area to play for clubs in wealthier areas. The club currently has around 20 members, one of whom is Mitchell’s Plain teacher and community worker Irafaan Abrahams. Abrahams, who grew up in Athlone and played at the courts as a teenager, says the courts helped grow the game during apartheid. “Top squash players plied their trade there during the apartheid era. It was one of the first squash courts to be erected in a more impoverished area,” he says. “It used to be known as a rather elitist sport, but with that court being erected it made it possible for the locals to come play squad.” He says the sport also acted as a “haven” for him and other youngsters during riots in the mid 80s. “In 1984 and 1985, when we were at high school during the height of the uprisings and the soldiers would line up in Belgravia Road and caspers drove up and down, we would run up the ramp at the courts and the

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gates would be closed behind us and we would have a safe haven.” Abrahams, who raised over R500 000 for charity by running the New York and Chicago Marathons over the last two years, hopes the sport will help other youths the way it helped him. “I have been able to travel thanks to the sport. I played in England. I got the opportuni-

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VOB to pull out all the stops LIAM MOSES

BASEBALL supporters and players have been promised a “tournament to remember” by the hosts of the upcoming South African Baseball Union Inter-regional Tournament (IRT). The tournament will be hosted by VOB Baseball Club, with the assistance of Lansdowne Eagles and Battswood baseball clubs, at the Chucker Road Sports Complex from Saturday 30 March to Saturday 6 April. Kevin Johnson, chairperson of VOB, says the club and local organising committee (LOC) will be hoping to succeed where past tournaments have failed. “We are trying to make this memorable because, generally, the tournaments (have not been) memorable. It is done because it has to be done,” he says. “I have played at national and international level. So I want something that the players are going to remember.” Johnson adds many of the past tournaments have not had individual awards after the completion of the event. He says entrance for spectators was free, despite the fact that many players had spent large amounts of money to participate in the tournament. This year will also be the first time in the tournament’s history that the junior and senior events are taking place in the same week. In previous seasons the tournaments were separated by as much as a month, meaning players or officials involved in both senior and junior teams would

have to travel to the host city twice. VOB was awarded the right to host the tournament by the Baseball Association of Western Province late last year and Johnson says the club is “ecstatic”. Darrel Jones, chairperson of the LOC, says visitors can expect an experience that is “original to the Cape”. “We are trying to make sure we have a festive atmosphere at the field. We want both players and spectators, schools and local communities, to come and support the tournament,” he says. “(In the past) there hasn’t been night games, so the idea is to incorporate some night games for the seniors, while the idea is still under discussion for juniors. Normally the night games attract quite a lot of people, because the atmosphere is a bit different. We are hoping to give the country a bit of Cape Town flavour, while we are also hoping to attract the minstrels for a Cape cultural experience.” Around 1 200 of South Africa best junior and senior baseball players are expected to participate in the IRT, which will be played on the 14 fields laid out at Chucker Road. The senior tournament will feature colts (under-21) and senior teams from each region and run from Saturday 30 March to Wednesday 3 April. The junior section will run from Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 April, with under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18 teams competing. The LOC is still searching for tournament sponsors. Any businesses interested in sponsoring the event can phone Maritha Williams on 073 490 9291.

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