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TRIBUTES TO AN ICON: Share your thoughts about what former presi dent Nelson Mandela meant to you. Capeto nians are invited to leave flowers and write mes sages in books of remem brance, available at the Civic Centre and Grand Parade. The sites can be accessed between 09:00 to 20:00 and will be open until Friday 13 December. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN

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A Salt River family is desperate for leads after a traumatic start to their festive season. Lameez Carroll (27) has been missing for two weeks. She was last seen by her husband on Wednesday 27 November when she left her house in Tennyson Street. The mother of two left home wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants and black pumps, just before 6:00 to go to SARS via public transport. She has not been seen since. Carroll has brown eyes, long dark-brown hair, is 1.5m tall and weighs 55kg. An investigation has been opened with the Woodstock police, but there have been no developments, says police spokesperson Sergeant Hilton Malila. Family friend Fatima Abrahams says Carroll was religious and usually wore a veil in

public. “She has always been very quiet. At the madrassa, we all know her like that. She lives for her children,” Abrahams says. Carroll has two children, aged 12 and four, Abrahams says. “I’m worried someone has taken her. She was a good child and wouldn’t just go off by herself,” Abrahams says. Non-profit organisation Missing Children SA, which assists the authorities when an individual goes missing, this week released their statistics for the last financial year. The report states that 94 cases of missing adults were reported in the province. Of these, 66 were found. Nationally, 272 adults went missing over the same period, with 189 of them found. The organisation reported that 18 of these people were found dead. Woodstock police open only a couple of cases a week for missing people. “We don’t get a lot of missing persons being reported at the station. To be specific, on-

ly around one or two per week,” he says. These are usually solved, with the station having only one outstanding case. “We only have one unsolved case of a person that was reported missing about two years ago and was never traced,” he says. Salt River Ratepayers’s Association chairperson Warda Rahim has termed the incident “alarming”. “It’s the second resident to go missing this year. The first was an elderly man with Alzheimers, who was found soon after. However, this is a case of young person, a mother and wife,” she says. Carroll’s family declined to comment. V Anyone with information is urged to contact the Woodstock Police Station on (021) 442 3151 or Missing Children SA on 072 647 7464.

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UNITED IN MOURNING: Capeto nians flocked to Cape Town Sta dium last night (Wednesday) where the City of Cape Town hosted the Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated tribute concert. The event featured local and in ternational acts such as Annie Lennox, Johnny Clegg, Freshly ground and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Former Springbok rug by captain Francois Pienaar, may or Patricia de Lille and premier Helen Zille all shared their favour ite memories and impressions of Madiba. The stadium was filled to capacity as mourners from across the metropole came to pay their respects to the most esteemed statesman in the world. PHOTO: LIZA VAN DEVENTER/PHOTO24

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Your favourite tipple spot or store may have longer trading hours come February next year. This as a new liquor bylaw will be promulgated in the Provincial Government Gazette next month. It will repeal all existing bylaws concerned with the sale of liquor in the City of Cape Town. Mayoral Committee member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning Garreth Bloor says the new bylaw is expected to come into effect on Saturday 1 February. “The new bylaw is not an amendment of the previous bylaw – it is a complete revision,” Bloor says. The draft bylaw was developed to provide council with the ability to regulate and police the sale of alcohol in bars, clubs, hotels and shops while allowing responsible establishments to apply for extensions of their trading hours. Bloor says it is “more comprehensive” than the previous bylaw as it sets out all the competencies which the City has to regulate liquor undertakings. It also makes provision on safety and security, and noise nuisances. “Businesses may now apply for the extension of trading hours during the week and on Sundays for off-consumption trade. According to the existing bylaw, the application for the extension of trading hours can only be made for on-consumption undertakings,” Bloor says. Applications for the extension of on-consumption trading hours will continue as normal. However, applications for extension of off-consumption trading hours can only be made when the new bylaw is gazetted.

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But the new bylaw has not been welcomed by all. City resident Linda Cornelius says she opposes the pending bylaw. “It’s not going to work. In my community we’ve had proposals for liquor stores and each time neighbours have opposed it,” she says. James Fernie, agrees and says he can’t support the new bylaw. “People have enough access to liquor on other days. So many significant social issues are related to alcohol,” Fernie says. But Graham Halse disagrees and says the new hours will benefit traders. “This will be a toss-up between trading responsibly and benefiting the economy. We should do more to help employment which, in turn, will improve society,” he says. Brandon Gomez, a liquor chain store manager, says the bylaws will only affect certain communities and only some shops will be open on Sundays. Clive January, also a liquor store manager, says their trading hours will remain the same; they won’t apply for an extension of their trading hours. Bloor says the new bylaw also requires subcouncils to consult with communities on whether an establishment should be grant-

ed an extension on the trading days and hours. Extensions of trading hours and days will only be granted under “certain circumstances”, based on consideration of the outcome of public participation, the potential impact on surrounding environments, the proximity of the licensed premises to residential areas and cultural and religious or educational facilities. The track record of the applicant will be taken into consideration. This includes previous suspensions, amendments, revocation and complaints, planning and zoning requirements, motivation from the applicant to deal with potential negative impacts from operations and the validity of the liquor license and business license. Elton Oosthuizen, chairperson of a local liquor traders’ association, says they are pleased with the new bylaw. “We have a case pending in the Western Cape High Court about this issue. The current bylaw affected us negatively; our main trading days and times are Sundays and after hours. We just want to trade until 20:00. In the past, we were a part of the shebeeners association, then the City regulated us. Now the bylaws govern our businesses,” Oosthuizen says. The City held two rounds of public participation before the draft bylaw was compiled. “The first was in April and received 731 inputs. The second was in October, where 97 handwritten submissions, 134 emails and 18 technical inputs to the draft bylaw were received. A total of 300 people attended the information sessions at the Good Hope Centre as part of the second round of public participation,” he says. The bylaw will only be promulgated in February as all processes, such as extensive public participation and council adoption, need to be completed.

MyCiTi hours extended The operating hours of the MyCiTi buses will be extended during the December holiday period. Until Tuesday 24 December, all MyCiTi services will be extended by 30 minutes, with the last bus departing at 22:30 from the V&A Waterfront and Century City. All connecting services will be extended by 30 minutes, except for the airport route that will operate as per normal times. On Tuesday 31 December, selected services will be extended, with the last bus departing from the Waterfront at 01:00 on Wednesday 1 January. The airport and Century City services will operate as per the normal times. All timetables and route maps are available from www.myciti.org.za, from the mobisite at mycitibus.mobi, or by calling the Transport Information Cen-

tre on 0800 65 64 63. MyCiTi special needs access tops MyCiTi’s universal accessibility policy has officially been named one of the most innovative policies in the world in terms of ensuring that all special needs passengers can make use of the service. The MyCiTi special needs facilities include tactile paving for the blind; boarding bridges to ensure level boarding between the stops, the stations and the bus; audible pedestrian crossings; and safety features including CCTV cameras. The international disability organisation Zero Project announced yesterday that it would highlight the MyCiTi policy on universal special needs access, as an “Innovative Policy 2014”. This will be mentioned in its forthcoming Zero Project Report and also mentioned on its website.

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Four cable thefts in five weeks have left Kensington residents feeling powerless. Cables in 9th Avenue have been targeted in the latest spate of thefts, with residents at a loss as how to stay locked into the power grid. Since October, the City of Cape Town has responded to 34 cases of stolen cables or overhead conductors which have caused outages, says Mayoral Committee member for Utility Services Ernest Sonnenberg. The average repair costs between R2 500 for house connections and R6 000 for the repairs and replacement of overhead power lines. But residents are demanding more action. A 9th Avenue resident, who asked not to be named, believes the thefts need to be prevented. “How often are they going to

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Cel elebr ebrating ating Madiba’s a’s Madib memory

Capetonians united in their grief during a special tribute ceremony held at the Cape Town Stadium last night (Wednesday). Former president Nelson Mandela passed away last Thursday in his Houghton home in Johannesburg. Madiba died peacefully surrounded by his family at 20:50. Here is what People’s Post readers had to say about the end of Madiba’s long walk to freedom and the legacy he leaves behind.

ZUKO XUBA XUBA says Nelson Mandela deserves the global attention his passing has yielded. “He brought about a new beginning. He brought peace to the nation. Viva Madiba.”

ROSH BAT BATCHL CHLOR OR says selfempowerment is one of the most important lessons Madiba taught the nation. “Tata Mandela encouraged us to have ed ucation. He always said that we must learn, work hard, sacrifice and we will succeed in life.”

ELIZABETH ELIZABE TH MP MPAMB AMBANE ANE believes Mandela brought change to the world by forgiving and em bracing those who wronged him. “People should follow the steps of Madiba. Another person would have said ‘Kill the whites,’ but he forgave them.”

MARIAAN BES BESTER TER says people should try to emu late the sterling example the former president set. “Madiba taught us unity and forgiveness. We should all behave like the old man. If Nelson Man dela can forgive, so can we.”

SONICA ERA ERASMUS SMUS believes Nelson Mandela’s leg acy and all he stood for will live on. “He wanted a free South Africa and he died knowing that he had achieved it.”

ELENOR RICHARDS says the Father of the Nation will never be forgotten. “He was a forgiving man. He spent most of his time in prison but he never held a grudge. He was a man of God.”

LEILANI S SAMUELS AMUELS believes Mandela ultimately sacrificed his life for South Africans. “Spending all that time in prison never made him a bitter man. Instead it made him an honourable man.”

Dare to miss fab Count those pennies and spend festive sales responsibly this festive season Get into the festive spirit with a seasonal market. The Friends of Kensington library are hosting their annual festive season night market on Friday 13 December at the library, from 17:00 to 22:00. For more information, contact (021) 593 2440.

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The Western Cape Office of the Consumer Protector has embarked on a province-wide awareness campaign to encourage residents to spend their money wisely this festive season. Provincial minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde says the month-long campaign includes slots on community radio stations and financial literacy workshops. “I’d like to appeal to residents to plan carefully before they start their Christmas shopping. Have a budget and consider your savings and expenses in the new year. Reckless spending could have several long-term consequences, including a negative listing at the credit bureau,” Winde says. The Office of the Consumer Protector (OCP) traditionally receives a spike in January in consumer complaints and en-

quiries regarding goods and services bought over the festive season. Ashley Searle, head of the Western Cape OCP, says some cash-strapped consumers turned to loan sharks at the start of the new year. “If you plan your spending, you will not need to approach a loan shark for extra money. Loan sharks charge exorbitant interest rates that often condemn you to a lifetime of loan repayments. Responsible spending without incurring debt is a far healthier option for any household,” Searle says. The Office of the Consumer Protector offers these tips for the festive season: • Develop a budget. • Avoid making impulsive purchases. • Shop around or compare prices. • Research a large purchase before buying. • Where possible, negotiate to get the best deal. • Avoid purchasing counterfeit goods. • Use credit cards sparingly. • Beware of “buy now – pay later” offers that are prominent during this time of the year. • Save some money for use during the beginning of the year. School fees, rates and taxes still need to be paid in January. Organisations, schools, colleges, businesses and communities that would like to book workshops on financial literacy can contact the OCP on (021) 483 9282.

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TRANSPORT: TACKLING ILLEGAL CABS

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Long Street businesses are calling for a crackdown on illegal taxi drivers as they fear for their patrons’ safety. Establishments are now planning to take matters into their own hands by establishing a discount system to encourage customers to make use of permit-holding cabs to help drive unauthorised operators off their road. Fiction owner Tom Kennedy says illegal taxis are more than just a bother. “I was personally mugged in a taxi last year. My phone fell out my pocket and as I tried to reach out to get it, I was hit on the forehead. It’s a huge personal concern, especially when patrons leave slightly inebriated or women travel alone. I’ve heard stories of people being taken to places they didn’t want to go, and having to jump out at stop streets,” he says. In addition, the taxis congest the road, making it difficult for traffic or emergency vehicles to enter. Bob’s Bar owner John Davidson claims to have up to 25 taxis hogging the area in front of his bar in the evenings. The main reason for taxi congestion in Long Street is the high volumes of vehicular and foot traffic, says council’s executive director for Safety and Security Richard Bosman. “In light of this, taxis roam Long Street looking for clients who are leaving the establishments,” he

says. Western Cape Metered Taxi Council chairperson Ayub Baker says congestion in Long Street is caused by a number of factors. “Long Street is a night time hotspot and there is always a demand for taxis. The entrepreneur or opportunist tries his luck. There is also not adequate ranking or resting place for all taxis and private cars during peak time, which leaves taxis standing illegally in order to make themselves visible,” he says. A taxi rank was established by the Cape Town Improvement District in Bloem Street, but this “has limited space and is mainly used by drivers who work from there on a daily basis”, Baker says. “During peak times the rank is inadequate, as would be the case with most taxi ranks. Drivers who operate there do not act favourably should a taxi that is not authorised try and park at the rank.” In an attempt to cut down on the congestion caused by taxis, City of Cape Town officials frequently patrol the area, Bosman says. “Traffic Services are implementing ongoing enforcement initiatives throughout the city to deal specifically with the concerns around meter taxis. Over the weekends, enforcement operations are done in three city areas, including Long Street,” he says. But businesses are now taking action. Kennedy is in the process of arranging a discount coupon system, which will encourage patrons to

HALT: Businesses in Long Street are fed up with metered cabs hogging the nightspot. use an accredited taxi operator who will offer a discounted rate. Davidson is encouraging patrons to inform the bartender if they are planning to use a taxi, so that the establishment can call a reputable company. However, the onus also falls on the passenger to establish if the taxi is legal, Baker insists. “Passengers need to be educated

as to what a legal taxi looks like. This is not achieved by looking at the vehicle branding or the fact that there is a taxi roof sign, but by determining that two discs are present: an operator card and an operating licence disc or vehicle permit. It’s imperative that the vehicle registration number is the same on all discs,” he says. Businesses are urged to report

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any incidents. “They can forward their detailed complaints to the Traffic Services Department so that they can become aware of the specific complaints that need to be addressed,” he says. Baker also recommends submitting a picture of the vehicle registration number to noluvo.sobetwa@westerncape.gov.za.

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CRIME: ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION

‘Council’ conmen doing the rounds

Be on high alert – there are criminals posing as council officials in order to gain easy access into unsuspecting households and rob families of their possessions. Ernest Sonnenberg, Mayoral Committee member for Utility Services, says it is understood that individuals are approaching homes claiming to be from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department. They then insist they need to install shower heads. “We are urging residents to demand that identity cards are presented before letting anyone into their homes. These cards should, as a matter of procedure, be clearly visible on the person at all times. This card will display a photo of the official,” he says. All council staff are issued with these identifiers. “Residents have the right to insist on see-

ing the card before allowing someone to enter their home,” he says. Sonnenberg says on some occasions criminals claimed to be from Eskom, alleging they need to install new bulbs or put reflective lights on the gates. “The reports we have received indicate that these individuals are criminals who are robbing residents at gunpoint, and not City officials. The City is not running these programmes and the individuals are not working for the City. It is our practice to inform residents ahead of the time when we are going to be running programmes or projects in their areas.” Homeowners are advised to report any suspicious activity in their community to the police. Alternatively, Call the City of Cape Town’s call centre on 0860 103 089.

KEEP SAFE: Parents are advised to always know their children’s wherabouts.PHOTO: LAILA MAJIET

Vigilant parents essential to ensuring youngsters’ safety ’Tis the season to be careful. The summer holidays may be an anticipated time of year for youngsters, but parents are advised to keep a watchful eye over their little ones as an increase in missing children reports has become a norm over the end-of-year period. To help prevent this, police have issued a list of guidelines to ensure kids understand how to keep safe. The whereabouts of children remain the responsibility of the parents, and adults should know at all times where their children are, says provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut. “Infants should never leave the sight of adults in public, especially on beaches and busy shopping malls. Criminals use this time of the year to prey on softer targets as most people relax their vigilance to enjoy the holidays,” he says. “We encourage parents to communicate the dangers of crime, drug use and alcohol abuse to their children so that they are fully educated and prepared to deal with situations which could pose a threat to their personal safety.” Traut explains an uninformed child is an easier target for criminals and are more prone to be lured into a dangerous situation by an adult. According to Missing Children South Africa, over 900 children reported missing since 1994 have yet to be found.

According to figures released by the South African Police Service Missing Persons Bureau, a child goes missing every six hours. This adds up to a total of 1460 children per year. Fortunately, more than 87% of them are found within the first week, leaving at least 13% not being located. The organisation urges parents not to wait 24 hours before raising the alarm. Immediately report the missing child at your nearest police station, where you will be given a SAPS 55 form to complete. Thereafter it is advisable to contact the organisation’s helpline on 072 647 7464 and provide them with the child’s name, age and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance. Also provide the police case number and the investigating officer’s details along with a recent photo of the missing child. The organisation will then be in a position to distribute case-related information to the province and even nationally, if necessary, while keeping both the family of the child as well as the police updated on any relevant information and leads. Parents are advised to keep Missing Children South Africa updated on the progress of the case. Should your child go missing or fall victim to abuse or crime, phone your nearest police station or CrimeStop on 08600 10111.

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Three numbers can help save a life. The City of Cape Town’s 107 Call Centre is expected to drastically increase in call volume over the festive season. Statistics showed an increase of nearly 8 000 calls in December last year, compared to the months before and after the holiday period. Council expects a similar trend this season, Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith said after a recent visit to the centre.

The 107 line is a single emergency telephone number for use by all people living in and visiting Cape Town. Emergencies – including medical, crime, fire and traffic incidents – can be reported via 107 from a landline, while cellphone users need to dial 021 480 7700. Call centre agents are trained to connect callers to the nearest relevant emergency service provider, such as ambulance, fire and rescue, police or traffic services.

YUMMY: With Christmas around the corner, Lions Clubs are selling their deli cious 1kg cakes to raise funds for their community service work. This means you can tuck into this fes tive season delicacy know ing others who are less for tunate will be benefiting. Peninsula School Feeding Association fundraiser Kate Hamilton (left) and newly appointed director Jennifer Court know the Lions cake sales will also result in sup port for their NGO. The cakes sell for R70 and the price includes optional en try into a competition in which R25 000 cash could be won. Call (021) 686 4249 to find out where you can buy your Li ons Christmas cake.

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Park upgrade to help turn Albacore around

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benefit to the community, because the children will have somewhere to play,” he says. However, some believe the money could Factreton may soon boast a top-notch park be better spent tackling other issues. Kensington and Factreton Community Poworth a whopping half a million rand. Ward councillor Derrick America has lice Forum spokesperson Lorenzo Sadan made an application to the Mayor’s Office says a safe space is needed in the communifor additional funding of R500 000 to trans- ty. “We definitely support the upgrade. But form the Albacore Street public open space. we would like to see the money go towards He plans to install play equipment and an other initiatives to make the area safer, such artificial surface for a mini soccer pitch, as as training Law Enforcement officers or for the forum to train neighbourhood watches,” well as irrigation and landscaping. With the area beset by gang-violence, a he says. Resident Thomas Samuels would like the safe place for children to play is vital, he inmoney to go towards lighting and security sists. “Many of the children in the area live in measures. “The lights in the park don’t work and it’s crowded conditions in backyard dwellings and there is a need for an open area for them a safety risk. Shootings often take place at night and you can’t see who it is or where to play.” Resident Jerome Frans can’t wait for the they have fled to. If the lights were fixed, it would be easier to cut down on crime and upgrade. “They need to clean up the area. The the area would be safer,” he says. Ellen Marinus believes the money should neighbourhood is very dirty and it can lead to sickness. Having a nice park will be a big be spent on alleviating poverty. “What’s the use in upgrading a park if there is some much violence in the community? It’s not safe for our children to play here. There are a number of backyard dwellers here, so the money should rather be spent on uplifting the community through a housing project or employment initiative,” she says. But America maintains that the park is vital in combating crime in the area. “We’re hoping to raise a new generation that turns away from gangsterism because their parents have SAFE SPACE: The Albacore Street park may soon be up a safe place to send them to play,” he graded to the tune of R500 000. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN says.

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Sassa halts reviews MONIQUE DUVAL @monique_duval The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has suspended all grant reviews until 2014. Last week, crowds gathered at various centres to ensure their grants were reviewed in time. Recipients vented their frustration at the lack of service after queuing for several hours. Sassa regional executive manager Dr Waldie Terreblanche says confusion between two projects, namely the re-registration and reviews, caused confusion among recipients. While the re-registration was completed in October, recipients also received letters from Sassa informing them their grants

were under review. “We needed to see whether recipients were still eligible for the grants,” Terreblanche says. He says officials became swamped with the amount of recipients who showed up and a decision was taken to cancel the reviews. “Recipients who received review letters are asked to ignore the letters and note their grants will not be stopped,” he says. Terreblanche says the reviews were causing problems as recipients queued in the early hours of the morning to be first in line. Terreblanche says Sassa will now be going back to the drawing board to work on a review policy for social grants. “We will look at how the system works and how it can be improved. We were inundated with grant recipients and are not proud of the service we delivered this time,” he says.

Tee off for a worthy cause The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals will host an annual golf day fundraiser today (Thursday) at the Rondebosch Golf Club. All the proceeds of this event will go towards equipping the association’s facilities, which are situated in Bridgetown, Pimville in Soweto and Conville, George. Melanie Daniels, fundraising and marketing manager for the association, says the PDSA is not State funded nor is it supported by any other entity except for their donors, sponsors and fundraisers. “We are totally dependent on events like this to assist us in being able to offer

this very needed service to our poorer communities and their animals. Without our service, these animals would not receive the care they need,” she explains. The PDSA offers primary healthcare to all domestic animals from the poorest communities. Daniels says without their assistance the senior citizens and the youth will not be able to own a healthy companion or friend. “Please assist us in bettering the lives that brighten ours,” she encourages. V For bookings, contact Sandy on (021) 638 5134 or email sokker@pdsa.org.za.

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Stand up and deliv deliver er Nik Rabinowitz recently opened his hit show Stand Up at the Baxter Theatre. The laugh-a-minute spectacle runs throughout the festive season. It includes new talent Kagiso ‘KG’ Mokgadi as the opening act. “Stand Up is about so many things, like the time I went to Canada and heard about a moose eating flowers in a Shoprite. And the time I went to Israel to play cricket to bring about world peace (fail). And the other time I babysat our kids for three full hours,” Rabinowitz says. “There’s a whole lot more, of course, with some favourites like Oscar and Julius and Jacob and Helen, all part of this poorly-lit, insane reality TV series we call South Africa.” And audiences can look forward to some fresh laughs as Mokgadi takes to the stage. “My opening act is a man who goes by the initials KG. He was born to a sangoma dad – aside from that and the fact he’s been touring the country like crazy with his comedy, we don’t know much else about him,” Rabinowitz says. The show runs until Saturday 11 January at the Baxter Concert Hall. Shows take place from Mondays to Fridays at 20:30 and on Saturdays at 21:00, including on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day at 20:30 and on New Year’s Eve at 22:00. Tickets cost between R110 to R150. Book through Computicket or on 0861 915 8000.

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A life captured in art An art exhibition inspired by former president Nelson Mandela has finally hit the Cape. The We Love Mandela exhibition show is currently being held at the V&A Waterfront’s Clock Tower and will run until early February. It includes a reproduction of British painter Richard Stone’s portrait of Mandela and a range of works, including cartoons, by South African artists. The project has been initiated by curators Natalie Knight and Alan Demby, the South African Gold Coin Exchange, the Scoin Shop and auctioneers of decorative and fine arts Stephan Welz & Co. This is the culmination of numerous art exhibitions held during Mandela’s 90th and his recent 95th birthday.

Also on display is a print of the famous portrait of Mandela by UK artist Stone. He has generously donated a signed copy of the print to be at the Stephen Welz and Co auction on Tuesday 25 February. The artworks are not for sale. Doors are open from 10:00 to 18:00 daily. Entrance is free. V For more information visit www.welovemandela.com, email mandelaart@sagoldcoin.com or phone 071 546 7683.

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ENVIRONMENT: HELP KEEP LIESBEECK GUSHING WITH UNPOLLUTED WATER

Help to let a clean river run

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FOCUS: The Liesbeeck River is cleaned at least once a month by volunteers. open area along a river. This area has a lot of potential to become a recreational space for locals,” he says. “The more the community is involved, the more the City of Cape Town will look after it.” Sa says that the group’s actions are inde-

PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE

pendent of council’s care of the river. They have a cleaning patrol only once a month. The City is responsible for cleaning and cutting grass as well as removing some of the floating vegetation along the Liesbeeck River.

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Enthusiasm to clean the Liesbeeck River, a prime source of natural water for the city, is gushing over. The Liesbeeck River Cleaning Observatory Project has already filled over 600 municipal-size bags with litter after launching in February. Trash found in the river is sorted by volunteers and taken to a waste depot for recycling. Project founder Ricardo Sa says the river’s water is a collection of all the rain water from Kirstenbosch to Observatory and, if cleaned regularly, could be used in many ways. “The river creates a natural corridor through the city, a moment of pause where nature is still the prime inhabitant. These spaces need to be protected,” he says. The group regularly cleans the banks of the river and the waterway from the N2 bridge to the River Club. “Littering has a very negative impact on the river’s wildlife and plants. It has an impact on the way it looks as a space to be enjoyed. Because the river enjoys a continuous water flow, the impact is difficult to grasp and a single dumping of litter can affect a vast area depending on the flow of the water.” Sa says the decomposition of materials which do not belong in the river increase the potential of negative effects on the flora and fauna species in and around the river. “Observatory is one of the few neighbourhoods in Cape Town that still has a

“All residents of Observatory, Mowbray, Rosebank and Salt River who treasure the river as a natural resource can give back to the community by volunteering for the cleaning project,” Sa says. Jonathan Hobday, chairperson of Friends of the Black and Vygekraal Rivers, says Mowbray and Observatory residents are deeply concerned about the state of the rivers in the area. He says residents wholeheartedly pledge their support to the cleaning projects. “The two rivers are vital to the visionary plan for the Two Rivers Urban Park and to ensure a healthy, beautiful and useful environment for the neighbouring suburbs,” Hobday says. “Our civic association recently donated R1 000 to fund one of Sa’s clean-up projects on the Liesbeeck.” Hobday urges people to get involved in both the actual cleaning operations and efforts to educate people not to pollute. He says this can be done by supporting the groups, especially with volunteer work. “We applaud the work the volunteer groups are doing to make these rivers cleaner,” he says. “Pollution of the two rivers does serious harm to the human and aquatic life and creates a terrible eyesore in areas along the river-banks. Ultimately, the debris also finds its way into Table Bay and poisons our seas, too.” V Anyone who would like to volunteer can contact Ricardo Sa for further information on 072 145 3010 or email ricardoiurisa@gmail.com.

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After almost three decades of performing together, travelling and making music, the band N2 will be launching their debut album. Called The Journey, the CD will contain a mixed flavour of beats and rhythms to get you in the mood for the festive season. These songs have all been inspired by the styles and genres they’ve been exposed to through the years. The band was established in 1986 by brothers Neugen and Noël Wentzel. The third brother, Adrian, later ADVENTURE: N2 will enter a new journey in their musical joined the band to complete the career with the launch of their debut album, The Journey. Wentzel trio. Through the years they have been accompanied by numerous joining on a contractual basis. musicians and have performed locally and People’s Post is giving away five double abroad. tickets to the album launch at Westend next The Wentzel brothers remain the core of Thursday. To enter, visit www.peoplesthe band with vocals and the lead guitarist post.co.za.

Intergal Interg alactic actic part party! y! Round up your entourage and get ready for the biggest party of the year. The Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) is back for its milestone 20th birthday on Saturday 14 December! The Cape Town Stadium will be transformed and take revellers into starry spaces and beyond as the theme for this year is Space Cowboys. With an almost 50-strong line up of performers and DJs, many of them locally based, the party will kick off at 17:30 – a first in the event’s history. Event director Ian McMahon says they are expecting between 10 000 and 13 000 people to attend.

Party people can look forward to meeting journalist and presenter Reinard Ludick on the pink carpet along with Cape Town favourite Irit Noble. There will be plenty of food stalls, managed by the Old Biscuit Mill, to choose from while listening to among others Goodluck, The Nomadic Orchestra, The City, Red Tape Riot, Al Bairre, Carla Conradie and Draadkar. General access tickets cost R320 and VIP tickets R480 via www.mcqp.co.za; follow @MCQP for updates. People’s Post is giving away five double tickets to the extravaganza. To enter, visit www.peoplespost.co.za.

alling ing Mirr Mirror or back back with a b bang ang Excess ba baggage ggage in Garage Sale Sale Fall Catch The Garage Sale, a new play by Rafiek Mammon, which forms part of the ninth Artscape Spring Drama Season. It is a dark comedy set in Rondebosch East, where a brother and sister are carrying the last of the boxes from the house into the garage of their deceased parents’ home preparing for a garage sale. It can be seen on Friday 13 December at 17:30 and 19:00 and then again on Saturday 14 December at 16:00 and 18:00 at the Artscape Arena. The serious comedy/drama is about siblings Avril and Mike Williams. Avril, a

physiotherapist, believes in her fairytale ending and a strut down some church aisle while Mike, a struggling freelance actor, drives his cynicism like an open-top Ferrari, the sharpest thing in his luggage being his tongue. Tickets can be purchased at the door at R30 per person. For bookings call Themba Mzondi on 078 113 5216 or themba@sceproductions.co.za. People’s Post is giving away five double tickets to the show. To enter, visit www.peoplespost.co.za.

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The legendary South African rock band Falling Mirror returns to the stage at the Baxter Theatre after a whirlwind journey. In the ‘80s the band produced two big radio singles, Johnny Calls the Chemist and Neutron Bop, and toured extensively while releasing half a dozen albums. But fate intervened and lead singer Nielen Marais wound up homeless, living in a hedge in Cape Town. Now, after 20 years of silence, the band returns after a music promoter found Marais and reunited the band. They have since been booked for an appearance at the famous American outdoor

music festival, Coachella. As the band was recapturing their former glory, lead guitarist Allan Faull was setting down guitar tracks in a recording studio when he suffered a major heart attack. However, the band has decided the show must go on, and Los Angeles and Coachella are still on the cards. But first there’s a must-not-miss concert on Monday 16 December. Tickets are available at www.computicket.com or 083 915 8000. People’s Post is giving away ten sets of tickets to the show. Enter at www.peoplespost.co.za.

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The City of Cape Town’s job seekers’ database has been a lifeline to many hoping to provide for their families by earning a steady income. But recent irregularities have seen the process of third party applications scrapped and, as a result, job seekers can now only apply in person. Council’s Department of Ethics, Councillor and Subcouncil Support says it saw a lot of third party applications by so-called community leaders. These representatives would collect registration forms from subcouncil offices and reproduce and distribute it to unemployed people. “This created a time delay which is to the disadvantage of the job seeker,” a department representative says. “This method of collecting registration forms is not in accordance with the policy directives of the City. No registration forms will be accepted from third parties anymore and job seekers are now required to register in person at relevant subcouncil offices.” Chantel Davids intends to do exactly that when her three-month contract expires at the end of this week. She put her name on the database at the end of August and was employed as a street cleaner three weeks later. “It is hard work, but it is so nice to get an income and be able to provide for my daughter. I will definitely try to put my name on the list again once my current contract expires,” she says.

Thaakier Adonis agrees. He has been employed as a labourer working on sidewalks, driveways and roads since September. “I put my name on the list at the Cape Town Civic Centre and had to wait a whole six months before getting the call. It is such hard work, but I am the sole provider for my family and it’s fantastic earning an income!” Retired deputy city manager Mike Marsden says the database is a central electronic register of all Capetonians seeking employment and eligible to work for the City or City-appointed service providers on community-based projects. To be eligible for the database, the applicant must be unemployed when applying and when an opportunity becomes available. They also have to live in Cape Town and either be a South African or eligible to work if they are foreign. Job seekers must be of legal employable age and physically fit to work. “Registration on the database is not a guarantee of employment,” Marsden says. “The selection of community members from the database for work on particular programmes or projects is based on random electronic selection.” He adds that the names of successful job seekers who are employed for more than two weeks will be excluded from the database for six months. The database is accessible from all subcouncil offices and job seekers can register by completing a registration form and submitting their CV and a certified copy of their ID.

Tree lovers in for a treat Cape Bonsai Kai will hold its annual exhibition show at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. The exhibit will be held from Saturday 14 December and runs until Monday 16 December. On Sunday 15 December at 11:30, tree lovers will be treated to a performance by the Tamashii Daiko group, perform-

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

A new fate

Nelson Mandela’s struggle is over. But not his legacy. South Africa is in a prime position to forge a future resplendent with living examples of how we have truly honoured Madiba’s magic. And that magic is still present. One need only hop onto any of the social network sites. Profiles sharing Barack Obama’s deeply moving speech, liking selected Mandela quotes, writing achingly sincere and heartfelt tweets – all physical expressions of our grief and our elation. Yes, elation. Many have divested themselves of refined prejudice and polished racism. Many are free of the blinkers. And they feel fantastic. Many now understand the world in an altered and more informed context. Elation. Freedom. And the recognition that we share this country with so many others, so many people who are different than us, so many who don’t conform to the previous collective comfortable and bigoted notions of How Things Ought to Be. Nelson Mandela shifted a world’s thinking. And he was only human. Imagine what could be achieved if we all strived towards being less selfish? And let’s abandon the word tolerance. That denotes that some level – a smidgen – of disdain still lingers. Nelson Mandela accepted the fact he shares this country, this world, with people markedly different to him. People of different backgrounds as well as different political, cultural and religious beliefs. He made it work. That is why we mourn such a great man. He showed us that peace and understanding and harmony aren’t elusive abstract ideas. They are very real. It’s all part of the Madiba magic within. Rest well, Tata.

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Aluta continua, SA!

This is not the South Africa many fought for. We are not just angry about the e-tolls because it means less money in an already thin wallet every month. We are angry because the people that fought for the freedoms of this country did not surrender their lives so that rampant corruption can continue unchecked, while unscrupulous politicians make a mockery of the justice system. Evil thrives when good people do nothing. The forced e-tolling is a final straw that is enough to make South Africans actually want to fight back against an unjust system. When we decide to stand for something, it means we will inevitably stand against something. The issue is not about having a “white” government or a “black” government. We want to strive and contend for a just government. It breaks my heart when I think of the likes of Solomon Mahlangu – who died a year before I was born – who bravely surrendered their lives for the hope of a better future for the people of this country. His words haunt me: “…Tell my people that I love them and that they must continue the struggle. My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom.” As an Indian woman, I enjoy some of the fruits of freedom that people like Solomon died for. Twenty years ago, I would not have been able to marry the won-

derful white Afrikaans man that I now call my husband. Now, in the new South Africa, finding love across the colour line is not against the law. Despite the hardships that my family has endured, I have been able to work hard and live in an area of my choice, all the while striving for excellence in areas of work and finding ways to make a positive contribution to society. This is not someone else’s problem to fix. This is my country. These are my people. The fight must continue with me because if I do nothing, then I will fail the next generation who inherit a country robbed of its rich potential. I fail myself and the people who gave their lives for my hard-won freedom if I sit back and complain and don’t take positive action. These are the things I can do – and choose to do – to exercise my freedom and redeem the power that I have to bring about positive change: I can speak up in private and public platforms – even when it feels my voice is not being heard. I still have a right to speak. I can exercise my power with my vote. I can still stay dedicated to my country and to my people – and not allow the negativity of a few poison the power of possibility still alive in my hands. I can fight for the country I want to live in. It is my responsibility. CHERYL BENADIE

Time to live Mandela’s legacy Now that the late former president Nelson Mandela is no more, it is time for South Africans to think about our future. Mandela was an icon and great leader who treated everybody the same, no matter what race. He fought for freedom for all.

What we make with that freedom is up to us. If we use it to create chaos and anarchy, his fight was all in vain. We should let his legacy live on by uniting like we like we did with the 2010 Soccer World Cup. JESSIE

Realising Madiba’s dream Much is said about the passing of Rolihlahla Mandela while attention is diverted from the radical changes we are witnessing in our society. He has, like all of us, given of himself unselfishly to build a society in which we live in peace and friendship and where the land is shared and we care for each other. This is not a pipedream. As Africans we yearn to be free from the apartheid bondage which keeps us divided and fighting with each other. As Marcus Solomons said: “Mandela had to close his eyes for us to open our eyes.” And with our eyes wide open, we now realise that 1994 was a step forward. It wasn’t “freedom”, “liberation”, a “revolution” or “the end of apartheid”. It was the beginnings of building a new society. The year 1994 was a negotiated deal between the people and the coloniser. We agreed to end apartheid racism, but failed to address the issue of apartheid capitalism. We agreed to a constitution which is silent on the redistribution of the land and wealth of the country. We kept the apartheid machinery in place and this is evident by the behaviour of our civil servants who behave like the old National Party. The white coloniser is still holding onto our land and our wealth, supported by a small black elite. It is unnecessary for farmworkers and mineworkers to strike for something which belongs to them. So the freedom the media is talking about only applies to a small group of people who are sitting with our resources and money. The Freedom Charter says: “Our country will never be prosperous or free until all our people live in brotherhood, enjoying

equal rights and opportunities”. We are moving forward to realise this society – together as South Africans, rich and poor, black and white, without political parties. Political parties are part of the 1994 compromise. It is this political system that we, the people, are turned into citizens who are ruled by the government. Then every five years we are given the opportunity to be heard by voting for a party of our choice. During that five year period, the political parties have a ball with our taxes, stealing and feeding themselves while the people go hungry. This is not what Rolihlahla stood for. He stood shoulder-toshoulder with his comrades, united to achieve the Freedom Charter. So, to the ANC, the party is over. Humble yourselves to be equal and not superior to the people. Let’s unite like we did before. Together, the people made this country ungovernable and brought the government to the table. We achieved the release of comrade Rolihlahla and all other political prisoners. Let the funeral of comrade Rolihlahla bring us together again. To the rich: the theft of our land and our mineral wealth is coming to an end. You are welcome to be part of the “African Awakening”. We will integrate Camps Bay, Constantia and Sandton with our indigenous African people. These places cannot continue being the playground of the rich while the indigenous African people go hungry. We call on the ANC and the elite to stop keeping apartheid capitalism alive. It cannot be saved; it is a crime against humanity. MARIO WANZA

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Toys in abundance for charity Over 2 000 motorbikes recently roared up the driveway of GrandWest in support of the annual Toy Run. The motorcycles were decorated with a kaleidoscope of stuffed toys in every colour, shape and form. The toys were counted and wrapped before delivery to over 200 homes for orphans and destitute children throughout the province. “We are grateful to all the staff of GrandWest for their support and generosity in personally donating additional toys. The demand for toys always outstrips supply and every toy will be put to good use,” says Toy Run Charity Trust spokesperson Mike Clark. The annual event was started by the Italian Motorcycle Club 31 years ago, with the purpose of col-

BIG HEARTS: Over 30 000 toys were collected during the recent annual Toy Run. lecting toys for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. The inaugural event drew 34 bikers who spon-

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Provincial minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the unveiling of the travelling exhibit detailing issues surrounding the Native Land Act. PHOTO: NOMBULELO DAMBA

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1913 Native Land Act, the provincial minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, recently launched a travelling exhibition at Iziko Museum. Meyer said the exhibition was a brief journey through struggles around property and includes the first inhabitants, their contact with indigenous Africans, later with Europeans and finally the resistance to apartheid policies which had included more laws to dispossess the majority of the people from the land. Meyer highlighted that the Native Land Act changed the South African landscape since its introduction in June 1913. This was before the dawn of

apartheid but it was the first legislation based on racial segregation. “These measures have skewed the development of our people and eroded social cohesion, making it necessary for us to prioritise the rebuilding of our communities. We have to respond with programmes for redress,” Meyer says. Speaking with Iziko staff, Meyer said travelling exhibition creates the opportunity to take new exhibitions to smaller museums in the province. “Museums provide the space to create cultural warmth. We create cultural warmth when we step back and provide others the opportunity to share their culture with us and enrich us in the process,” he said. The exhibition is expected to be on display throughout the festive season.

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Developers will have to keep an eye on the bigger picture of safety and integration when designing future developments for the City of Cape Town. Council’s new Urban Design Policy requires them to focus on placing as many doors, windows, balconies, stoeps and terraces as possible along public areas. Movement routes also have to be improved for more integrated use by pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities. Simple designs which prevent the

creation of blind spots and spaces where people can be entrapped will be key to future developments, says Mayoral Committee member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning Garreth Bloor. The aim of the policy is to create safe, vibrant and interesting streets and public spaces in an effort to connect people with those around them. Bloor says the City is using these principles to increase surveillance and visibility in its human settlements projects. It is known as “eyes on the street” design.

“The concept has been one of the pillars of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading project. It includes the design of residential units and public spaces that have clear lines of sight and good lighting to ensure maximum public visibility at all times,” he says. “It is about consciously organising space and activities to reduce the level of risk. This includes using urban design to encourage slower traffic speeds where appropriate, and to ensure that people can safely cross busy roads and railway lines.”

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ilano United slumped to their second defeat of the season with a 2-1 loss away to Black Leopards on Sunday. Both sides looked energetic in the opening minutes of the National First Division clash, as they battled to settle to the fast pace. Milano struck first when Lesvin Stoffels headed home from a corner delivered by Farouk Paulse from the team’s first attack in the ninth minute. The home side started to gain momentum

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HOLDING ON: Trafalgar High School’s Rameez Allie (left) tries to get away from Zwaanswyk High’s Jamiel Smythe during a match in the Voice of the Cape Summer Festival sevens rugby tournament at Vygieskraal Stadium on Saturday. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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TOUGH TUSSLE: Santos left back Cheslyn Jampies (obscured) does battle with Witbank spurs player Sabelo Nyembe during a National First Division match at Athlone Stadium on Saturday. The match finished in a 22 draw. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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2006 Nissan Hardbody 2.4i

VERY NEAT

POPULAR & RELIABLE

1986 Ford Bantam 1.6

1999 Mazda Rustler 160

Dep: R11 500 & R1 014 x18

Current World Surfski champion Sean Rice took second place in today’s race, but was still able to narrowly wrench the overall series title from Dawid Mocke. Rice’s brother and current Junior World Surfski champion Kenny Rice took first place in the junior category, as well as the overall junior series. Nikki Mocke took the title of leading woman in the series. V For more information on the race or the series visit www.capetownsurfski.com.

Dep: R17 500 & R967 x30

SOUGHT AFTER

Dep: R14 000 & R927 x24

A/C, P/S, E/W

Dep: R57 000 & R2 045 x36

TWINCAM

1990 Toyota Corolla 1.6

Dep: R18 500 & R1 121 x30