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request for a special meeting has been called by UCT vice-chancellor to discuss transformation issues and plans at the university. The dispute surrounding the statue of Cecil John Rhodes will be on the agenda. This comes after about 100 UCT students joined in a protest march to the university’s Bremner Building last week to demand that the Rhodes statue be removed. The Bremner Building houses the university’s council offices. UCT vice-chancellor Max Price had previously stated that the Rhodes statue is “indeed a symbol of UCT’s colonial past”. “Many have noted that as it currently stands, the statue of Rhodes is unmediated by any critical commentary or historical contextualising. There is nothing to suggest to any passerby how the university situates itself in relation to Rhodes’ actions and their impact. At the very least, we need to engage with that,” he says. However, Price says the protest of two weeks ago has resulted in a massive outpouring of anger and frustration, which is “related to experiences of institutional racism which is aggravated by students’ perceptions that they are not being heard, or that their demands are not achieving the response they seek.” Price said there are also similar frustrations experienced by a number of staff. “There have also been many voices critical of both the mode of the student protest, and the view that the statue should be removed. “Given this recent escalation of debate and protest, I think it appropriate to replace our original programme with a more accelerated process to facilitate a more rapid decision about the statue,” he said. During the protest, UCT student Chumani Maxwele had flung human excrements at the statue in protest at the lack of transformation. This protest action occurred on Monday 9 March. Maxwele says the “poo protest” was not them trying to prove anything, but to protest against the statue. “UCT by its nature promotes a culture of individualism and elitism and it wants us to see other people as people and to be individu-
Students and those in support of the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue gathered to protest against the statue. PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE al and this is why we are expressing ourselves.” UCT’s Professor Sandra Klopper says while they respect the right of their students to protest and, in so doing, draw attention to the complex issues that confront all of us at UCT and in society at large, this is not a licence to engage in actions that in their view are reprehensible. She said the use of excrement as a form of protest is unacceptable, and UCT condemns such action. “UCT has procedures in place that allow students to protest. It is regrettable that, in this instance, the protesters did not follow the established procedures,” she says. But last week students continued their campaign to have the statue removed and marched to the Bremner Building to deliver a memorandum demanding a date be provided to them as to when the “statue will fall”. Maxwele says calling for the removal of the statue is one part of their campaign. “There is a notion of racism in the institution – we want that to really go, that along with the Smuts and Jameson Hall. We want
these names to be changed as well,” he says. He is calling on students and all interested to rally together to find something to take out all the “eurocentric symbolism”. “Lets find something that symbolises us as students and individuals – something that we can associate with,” he says. Maxwele says there is an international university as well as Rhodes University supporting their initiative and “this shows that they are on the right track”. “We have been dancing around the question of race and as students we have defined our destiny and mission and we want to fulfil it and not detract from it,” he says. Former UCT student Benjamin Wilson believes “transformation in South Africa is too slow”. “We fought for democracy and here we have students fighting to change again. I support their cause and hope the necessary steps are taken to address the issue,” he says. Student Fatima Docrat says anything that stands for oppression should be removed. “I think if this is what people feel so strongly about then it is only fair that their
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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he proposed demolition of a property in Claremont will go ahead to make way for the MyCiTi Phase 2A project. This was revealed at the Protea Subcouncil 20 meeting last week. In the subcouncil report it states that the property was leased for business purposes, but the lessee was in breach of non-payment and sub-letting the property to three businesses. The property, which is owned by the City of Cape Town, was illegally sub-divided by the lessee into three sections and let out to businesses such as Cabs on Call, Just Junk and Claremont Auto, according to the report. Ward councillor Matthew Kempthorne welcomed the demolition and recommended that the person the property was leased to be blacklisted in an effort to prevent him from leasing City property in future. Bewin September, a heritage professional, stated in the subcouncil report that the property, as well as other properties making up the triangle bordering Imam Haron, Chicester and Markham roads were subject to the forced removals of the 1960s. September said “the current state of the building on site was built after the entire block was cleared and does not have any heritage significance in terms of its architecture and aesthetics”. He said the site does, however, “have high social significance and he is of the opinion that further studies were required to ascertain the heritage value”. September further said the City’s Heritage Resources Section “has an opportunity with regard to initiating a social history project,
some form of memorial or even interpretive display on site to inform the public of the forced removals that took place along the Lansdowne Road corridor”. It is recommended that this project be included and workshopped in the development application and incorporated in the new design. The subcouncil report further states that it came to light that the property is required for the MyCiTi Phase 2A project, which commences this year and that it is when any further attempt to regularise the unlawful occupation ceased. The City served notices to vacate on all three business in February 2014, allowing the business owners six months to vacate and relocate their businesses. The notice expired on 31 August 2014. According to the subcouncil report, two of the three occupants have since vacated the property within the given time period and security had been deployed to secure the property at a cost of R20 000 a month. However, a third occupant was granted a further extension until 30 November 2014 for more time to relocate his commercial business. The subcouncil report further states that “even though the City more than accommodated the third occupant, he remained on the property unlawfully”. Bewin said the City’s Environmental and Heritage Branch support the total demolition of the property in Claremont. The property in question is expected to be demolished by end of May as soon as a contractor has been appointed. A further two properties will also be demolished along with the Claremont property. One of the properties proposed for demo-
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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vide more information about the WWF event and environmental sustainability. At exactly 20:30 all non-essential lights at the V&A Waterfront will be switched off, giving everyone gathered at the Amphitheatre the opportunity to enjoy a free starlit performance by the UCT Big Band and guest performers. “Since 2008 the V&A has invested over R30 million in energy efficiency, water savings and waste management, so for us Earth Hour is so much more than simply a symbolic act. It’s a call to action for us all to make a positive difference, no matter how small the part we are playing appears to be. In previous years, our visitors were enthusiastic to participate in Earth Hour and we have every confidence that this year will be no different,” said David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront. For further information about Earth Hour, visit www.wwf.org.za/earthhour. Saturday 28 March
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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olice are searching for five suspects after a cigarette van heist in Claremont Main Road on Wednesday 11 March. Claremont police spokesperson Captain Angie Latchman says the driver of a British American Tobacco company vehicle was making a delivery when he was accosted by two unknown men. “They got into his vehicle and ordered him to drive towards Carbrook Road,” she says. Latchman confirms when the victim and the suspects arrived in Carbrook Road, the duo contacted their accomplices via cellphone and a few minutes later three men arrived in a white Isuzu bakkie. “The suspects offloaded several boxes of cigarettes from the BAT vehicle and robbed the driver of cash before fleeing the scene,” she says. Latchman says no shots were fired and no one was injured during the incident. Wynberg police are also on the hunt for robbers who forced a truck driver to hand over R110 000 worth of cigarettes during a delivery in Ottery Road on Tuesday 17 March. According to the police report the driver was forced to drive to Kent road where the robbers called their accomplice who parked a white Toyota Hilux next to the truck. Latchman also reports on the robbery of a Claremont man an his son on
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
NEWLANDS
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he level of noise and the lack of traffic fines issued at an event which took place at Newlands cricket ground has Lynfrae residents up in arms. The Greater Lynfrae Civic Association received several complaints last weekend about the noise level during an event which took place on Saturday 28 February. Alan Jackson, chairperson of the association, says they intervened to have the levels of noise reduced. “We consider that Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is responsible for the noise inconvenience caused by events other than sports events held there,” he says. Jackson explains they recognise that WPCA needs to raise sufficient income to ensure the future of this iconic ground but the sound system must be at a level which is reasonable for the surrounding areas, especially with regard to the bass, which is the biggest problem. He also says neighbouring residents should be warned well in advance (at least 2 weeks prior to the event). Jackson says they are willing to meet with the WPCA to discuss which areas will need to be informed. “This is so that neighbours are able to take the necessary action to protect animals in the case of fireworks, and can make the necessary decisions to ensure that they are somewhere else, if they are particularly finely attuned to noise,” he says. Clifford Dodgen, WPCA team and operations manager, says a letter informing residents of the programme for the event was sent out. The letter dated Friday 20 February states that the cricket association is “de-
lighted to announce that K-Day Musical Festival will take place at the Newlands Cricket Grounds on Saturday 28 February from 09:00 until 21:00”. It further states that with the event being a non-cricket event, the association has leased the stadium to the event organisers. “Please note that the noise levels and activities in and around the stadium precinct will increase,” it reads. It also informs residents of the closure of Campground Road between 07:00 and 22:00. Dodgen says the letter further indicates that all necessary permits have been received from the City of Cape Town for the event. Commenting on the complaint about noise levels, Dodgen says he was at the event from 08:00 until 10:30 and that the music was put off at 20:00. “I was at the event and can assure the public and the association concerned that the music was put off at 20:00 as the organisers had to comply with permit rules,” he says. He adds that in order to sustain the stadium they must follow strict guidelines set out by the City before the venue can be hired to event organisers. Dodgen says organisers did this prior to the event. “They consulted with the City as well as the local councillors to ensure they are following all the steps necessary to host the event,” Dodgen says. However, Jackson says the association is very disappointed “by this almost entirely legalistic response to an issue of good neighbourliness” between WPCA and surrounding residents. “The fact that K-Day hired the stadium for the event does not provide the WPCA with indemnity from responsibility for what happens on the property they hire out,” he says.
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8 NEWS Allergy alert raised If you are wondering why your allergy is getting worse, it is most probably because of the recent fires in the area. According to a leading supplier of allergy medication, nasal allergies can be much worse, especially among those living in Muizenberg, Hout Bay, Noordhoek and Stellenbosch where blazes were the most rampant. Allergy sufferers are being warned to stay indoors and limit exercise to minimise the risk of their allergies being triggered by the high levels of particulate matter in the smoky air. Mariska van Aswegen, spokesperson for the company, says veld fires can intensify allergy symptoms by up to 11%. “Even if you can’t see or smell the smoke from the fires, the body may still respond to particulate matter, which is made up of minuscule particles or droplets of pollution in the air that are inhaled,” she says. Van Aswegen says this week’s fires may al-
PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015 so play a part in increasing hospital traffic by putting more allergens in the air. “Any exposure to any kind of smoke to those with underlying allergy conditions can cause problems and make them more susceptible to respiratory infections. “Smoke is an environmental allergen that contains particles which can irritate the lungs, throat and eyes, triggering symptoms like difficulty with breathing normally; wheezing; shortness of breath; runny nose, itching, nasal congestion and obstruction of breathing and coughing (with or without mucous). “The most commonly affected people are allergy sufferers, the very young – whose lungs are still developing – and the very old – whose lungs may be compromised.” Fortunately, says Van Aswegen, there are many steps allergy sufferers can take to minimise the effects of the fires on their health She urges sufferers or parents who suspect their children may be sufferers to access www.allergyexpert.co.za for more information about allergies.
HAVE YOUR SAY! DRAFT COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS (CRUs) MAINTENANCE POLICY The City of Cape Town is in the process of finalising its Draft Community Residential Units (CRUs) Maintenance Policy. In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments, recommendations or input to the municipality from 1 to 30 April 2015. Comments, recommendations or input can be submitted by: • • • • •
Fax: 086 202 8735 E-mail: hspolicy.research@capetown.gov.za Written submission: 21st Floor, Cape Town Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town (For attention: Human Settlements: Policy and Research) Online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay SMS: ‘Maintenance Policy’ followed by your comments to 31766
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onnecting with nature is the main objective of a group of Pinelands residents who want to create an urban food garden. This was revealed at the Pineland Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association meeting last week. Prior to the meeting, interested residents along with ward councillor Brian Watkyns discussed creating an urban garden in Pinelands. Watkyns says the meeting was attended by a City of Cape Town official and Pinelands residents who had expressed an interest in such a project. They have earmarked the Howard Bowling Club as a suitable place to start their project. However, Watkyns says Trevor Wright from the City’s Sports and Recreation Department outlined the needs of the City regarding the old Howard Centre Bowling Club, which is to provide staff training for 155 members. Watkyns explained the department plans for the bowling club to include a plenary room, break-away rooms, a kitchen, showers, a braai area and a pool. “The centre will be built on the existing footprint and it should be ready by mid-2016,” he says, adding that two former bowling greens will be used for training. However, the third bowling green would be available for an urban garden. “It was agreed that the area required to grow vegetables is minimum – one bowling green and the small adjacent area can be used for family relaxation,” Watkyns says. An area in the clubhouse will also be set aside to store garden equipment.
In the meantime, a steering committee was formed to take the project forward with their initial task being to formally become an organisation to negotiate and enter into a lease with the City, and draw up a business plan indicating the viability and sustainability of the project. To encourage residents and to support the idea of the urban food garden, Sheryl Ozinsky from the Oranjezicht City Farm (OCF) delivered a presentation on how the OCF garden was established. The OCF farm has been grown on the site of an old bowling club. The Farmers Market is a neighbourhood non-profit farm project celebrating local food, culture and community through urban agriculture. Ozinsky said the farm is not only about the fresh fruit and vegetables, but creates the opportunity to educate people about the food system, recycling, as well as a better understanding about living a healthy life. “Through social media we are able to create awareness about the benefits and importance of increasing access to nutritious fresh vegetables for the community,” she said. Ozinsky says they have created over 120 jobs in the last three years since the establishment of the garden. “The garden has also helped to reduce crime in our community and united people,” she said. She encouraged Pinelands residents to come together and take on this project as a community as she believes “if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together”. “In order to be successful one needs to have passion, conviction, try things you would not try, don’t do it alone and remember you cannot please everyone when achieving your goals,” she added.
The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people living with disabilities and people from disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their comments, recommendations or input recorded and submitted to the City. Contact the following persons: For general public participation: Ruché Daniels on tel. 021 400 1766 or e-mail: ruche.daniels@capetown.gov.za For disadvantaged groups: Anele Viti on tel. 021 400 1652 or e-mail: anele.viti@capetown.gov.za The draft policy will be available for viewing at subcouncil offices, City libraries and at www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay. Contact Cassandra Gabriel on tel. 021 400 5212 or send an e-mail to hspolicy.research@capetown.gov.za for more information. ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER 56/2015
The Howard Bowling Club has been earmarked by residents and ward councillor Brian Watkyns to house an urban garden to encourage residents to connect with nature. PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
RECYCLING
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recycling initiative has given new hope to homeless people on the streets of Plumstead. The organisation, Greentrolley, aims to empower people living on the streets by providing them with employment and educating them in the process. The recycling depot is situated on the corners of Main and Fairdale Roads. Here homeless people are encouraged to “earn for their waste”, by using a trolley provided to them by the project coordinators and collect items which can be recycled. Items include plastic, cans, cardboard, white paper, glass bottles and jars as well as magazines, telephone books, newspaper and foam packaging. The initiative was launched on Monday 5 January and already has over 91 people registered on its database. Heinz Smekal, project coordinator, says all the homeless who participate are registered on the database. “They are expected to collect and separate recyclables from the non-recyclables,” he says. They place the recyclables into a separate bag or bin. The recyclable waste is then weighed. “They are then given a form to fill in the weight of the items and then they are paid accordingly,” he says. Smekal says that the “trolley pushers” start work at 05:30. They are required to pick up a trolley at the depot and then head out to do their rounds collecting recyclables on bin day. “They are not allowed to separate the waste when out on the streets. Their aim is to go through the waste in the bin and put back the non-recyclables without creating any mess,” he says. Peter Nel, an employee at the depot is who Smekal refers to as the top recycler – as he is the main collector and sorter of goods. Nel has taken on the role of organising the other collectors into teams. “Peter is a fantastic coordinator who shows a lot of potential and is a great leader. He not only works for himself, but has the patience to show others how to do what he does daily,” Smekal says. Before Nel became involved in Greentrolley he had already been recycling for over five years. “I have been doing his for a very long time and learned from other people who would take their waste to a depot in Retreat. This is nothing new to me, but I appreciate the guidance from Heinz. He really shows interest in us and not just what we do to make a living,” he says. Nel says he jumped at the opportunity when Heinz stopped him along the road before the opening of Greentrolley. “I was excited to hear that here would be a depot as it is extremely far and tiring to have to push the trolley and walk that far to Retreat. It was also frustrating as I was only able to collect and drop-off one load a day due to the distance,” he says. However, Nel says he can now collect and sort and drop-off three loads a day. “By working in teams we are able to collect more and once we are paid for the waste we split our earnings, by a meal and save some for a “rainy day”. Smekal says he and his partner Mike are now in the process of finding sponsors to donate uniforms as well as identity cards to the employees to ensure they can be identified when out on the road collecting the waste. “We want them to feel like they are part of a cohesive team and if someone wants to report any inappropriate behaviour they would be easily identifiable,” he says. Smekal adds that along with the uniforms they are also in the process of making their very own trolleys. V Anyone interested in the project or wanting to donate uniforms to them can contact Smekal on 021 712 4062.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES
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ape Town’s fresh water supply is under major threat and according to the Department of Water and Sanitation most analysts predict South Africa’s water demand will outstrip its supply by 2025. Already the demand for water has overtaken supply in 60% of South Africa’s water management systems. However, according to water scientists, changing our everyday behaviour can help to alleviate the pressure put on our reserves due to climate change, pollution and outdated infrastructure. During National Water Week, Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March, the Watershed Festival aimed to restore the public’s appreciation of clean and accessible drinking water, reminding them of its worth, scarcity and the absence of a substitute. The festival saw free educational events held across the city, including an outdoor screening of two award-winning documentary feature films depicting water in all its
beauty at Green Point Urban Park. The Watershed Festival looks to create increased awareness of the Cape and South Africa’s water crisis. With dams currently at 69% capacity, all it will take to literally run on empty is a few consecutive winters with less than expected rainfall thanks to climate change. And 40% of our waste water treatment facilities are in a critical state and in need of an upgrade, having outlived their 30-year lifespan by a decade or so. South Africa loses 37% of clean, drinkable water through leaking pipes and dripping taps every year, while increasing pollution due to rapidly expanding urban areas and illegal dumping add to the crisis. V Win! Win! Win! Five readers stand a chance to win a Woolworth’s hamper of WLAB washing detergents and laundry liquids , which have been scientifically formulated for improved performance and are phosphate free . Each hamper is worth R200. Go to www.peoplespost.co.za to enter.
As part of the Watershed Festival, free educational events, such as documentary screenings, took place across the city.
Young and old attended the Watershed Festival event, creating awareness of South Africa’s water systems.
Despite the chilly air, the event offered Jerome Cornelius and Wendyl Martin insight into the dilemma over water.
Families were treated to documentaries depicting the beauty of water.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
HARFIELD VILLAGE
Carnival time
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unds raised through Harfield Village carnival will support various projects in the community. The annual Harfield Carnival is said to be a gastronomic, musical affair for young and old. The Harfield Village Association will host the carnival which will be held on Saturday 28 March. Stalls are set to line 2nd Avenue while familiar shops open their doors. James Fernie, chairperson of the Harfield Village Association, says they are fortunate to have Claire Commins come on board this year to organise this event. “The scope of the carnival has been increased considerably due to the highly professional manner in which she has organised the event,” he says. Commins says the carnival has long been known for its array of restaurants, from quirky to fine dining, family-friendly to Parisian pastries. She says on the day of the carnival this eclectic neighbourhood will come alive as the community comes out to host the “greater Cape Town and its aunty”. “Old favourites (restaurants) will put on a festival splash, alongside the avenue, while kiddies can enjoy jumping castles and face paints,” she says. Commins says residents should: “Put the pooch on a lead, pop granny in a wheelchair, show dad to the craft beer and don’t forget your dancing shoes. Do what it takes, don’t miss the 2015 Harfield Festival”. “The annual carnival is the main fundraising project of the association,” she
The Harfield Village Carnival has an array of stalls and entertainment for children of all ages. Here carnival-goers at last year’s event take a stroll along 2nd Avenue where all the stalls are lined up. PHOTO: SUPPLIED says. Fernie adds that all funds generated by the carnival are spent cleaning, greening and beefing up security in the village. The association has supported the Friends of Harfield Parks, the Harlyn Neighbourhood Watch as well as the newly formed Harfield Village Community Improvement District. For more information contact Lucretia Splinters by sending an email to carnival@harfieldvillageassociation.co.za to book a stall.
New digs a utopia for students ASTRID FEBRUARIE @FebAstrid After months of research on what exactly students want when it comes to accommodation, two brothers planned and designed a unique premium student accommodation in the heart of Wynberg. My Domain Student Living, established by the Lanfranchi brothers Angelo and Giancarlo, who made it their mission to provide students with easy and enjoyable living space. The student digs are on the former site of an art décor office block in Lower Church Street, literally metres away from the local interchange, Main Road and a couple of kilometres from their respective place of study. Angelo, My Domain portfolio manager, says they understand their residents’ needs better than anyone else and offer affordable living in bespoke designed studios, 24-hour manned concierge security, a free shuttle service, free Wi-Fi, an on-site gym and laundry, secure underground parking, a cool communal social space and more. Construction on the premises started last year in July and with only two more floors to complete, Lanfranchi has hopes that the rooms will be filled. “We have a lot of interest from students and parents all around the province and even abroad. We want the message to spread and hopefully see the vacant rooms occupied,” he says. He says the building was previously vacant, but occupied by vagrants and that there was a lot of criminal activity in the building. “The building was stripped of infrastructure and we decided that we had to do something to change things around,” he says. Angelo says although he is in the property business this was a different challenge as he now has to step up and be part of maintaining and overseeing construction. “We care about our residents and want to
make it a home-away-from-home environment, where management has an open door policy and our trained staff will know residents by their first name,” he says. My Domain also offers transport for students who do not have their own conveyance. “We wanted to make it as convenient as possible for students who do not have their own vehicles, bicycles or scooters. About 40 students have vehicles and transport is always an issue,” he says. Angelo says they are in the perfect location as students have public transport at their doorstep. “I think students enjoy living in close proximity to public transport as well as shopping malls as it takes away the stress of having to be concerned about how to get to and from university,” he says. He adds that keeping their cars safe is one of My Domain’s priorities. At the student accommodation there is secure underground parking. “And for those who travel heavy or like to change wardrobes every season, we also have secure, lockable storerooms with flexible rental option,” he says. Angelo assures parents that My Domain has an on-site building manager and trained staff who will deal with the day-to-day needs of the residents. “In addition we also have an on-site caretaker available for after-hour emergencies. We aim to provide a safe and secure community environment for all our residents,” he says. Ward councillor Elizabeth Brunette says she is excited about this development as many students struggle to find accommodation when they enrol at tertiary institutions. “They are located in the perfect spot and with MyCiTi on its way to Wynberg they will benefit from living in this area as they will have easy access to safe and reliable transport in addition to the transport provided to them by My Domain,” she says.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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overty stricken and living in an informal settlement, thousands of shackdwellers are looking for a way to raise their children in better conditions. Topping the priority list is a home built with bricks which does not flood every winter. Electricity without the dangers of an illegal connection is a close second. Add to that clean running water which does not have to be carried in a bucket from a tap several meters away. But often, the City of Cape Town’s alternatives given to informal settlement dwellers come at far too high a price – a move from Maitland to Mfuleni or from the Cape Town CBD to Strandfontein. Such moves will make it near impossible for these lowincome groups to keep their jobs or visit their families. And when informal settlement dwellers raise these issues, they are often met with the immovable response: “Take it or leave it.” But the City is more than capable of bending over backwards for those they feel deserve it. Daily council makes concessions to big developers, allowing them to build too close to the road or neighbouring boundary walls. These concessions see buildings springing up too high on the mountain or at the expense of heritage fabric. The recipients of such concessions are often corporations worth millions, who give little back. Are they really the ones council should be giving concessions to? Where is the pro-poor planning to complement the City’s claims to pro-poor spending? We need holistic solutions that cover all sectors of society, effective changes that reduce the income gap and housing proposals that go hand-in-hand with a sense of dignity. If council wants to give a developer a concession, let’s see both of them hold out a helping hand first.
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The Rhodes debate I have visited the Rhodes memorial on several occasions and have taken many of my guests to view the beauty of Cape Town in all it splendour on warm windless days. The views were always breathtaking. I never for once bothered about the history of Cecil John Rhodes until the recent protest by the students of UCT over his statue. What was very worrying, was the racially divisive nature of the protests and the extremely acerbic tone of the debates. I was prompted to research the man’s history to make sense of this divisive debate. I came across an excellent article written by Mzubisi Qobo, the past president of the student representative council in 1996. The article appeared in Business Day on Friday 20 March. According to Qobo, Cecil J Rhodes was infamously known for his “Every Master Wallop-his Nigger Bill”, which gave white farmers the right to flog their black workers. He strongly opposed the idea of giving blacks the right to “own land” in their own country. He felt that they should be
Poem for firemen For days on end the fire raged, and the smoke hung thick and low, The wind that fanned the flames to life, made the fire fighting slow, By night the fires were eerie, as they danced in the dark night sky, One’s heart felt truly broken, for the animals that would die. In the early hours of morning light, came a welcome sight and sound, The familiar noise of the chopper blades, as they clattered round and round, Running relays back and forth, with water to douse the flame, Brave and fearless and against all odds, they battled fatigue and pain.
kept in sub-human conditions in native reserves. Qobo further states that Rhodes’ purported generosity to donate land for UCT and his residence for future prime ministers was done so with plundered money and to bribe the future not to judge him harshly for his ugly past. I am sure many beneficiaries of the Rhodes scholarship back in the early ’50s and ’60s, who are his staunch supporters and responsible for all the vitriol in the media against the protesters, were totally ignorant of the fact that Rhodes was an absolute racist. With the Rhodes ugly racist background, there should be no doubt that his statue has absolutely no place in a reputable university like the UCT of today. Like Hitler’s and other dictators’ statues, Rhodes’ statue should be kept in a museum to remind civilised people that the evil of one’s past will always be remembered by history. Rhodes’ statue occupies a space that could and should be occupied by a statue of a person that could make the university, its students and fellow Capetonians extremely proud of.
On the ground the winds grew strong, but on the mountain we knew, The up-draughts and the thermals, meant danger for pilot and crew, Against the mountain they flew so close, again and again they came, Standing there helpless on the ground, we could only pray for rain. The fire fighters could hardly cope, but stayed focused on their quest Back and forth as the flare-ups came, they never stopped to rest, Brave and fearless they soldiered on, with cannons and with hose, Never faltering or recoiling, no matter how high the flames rose. Heroes died and homes were destroyed, through this fire’s destructive hand, The scenic beauty that we knew so
That person is Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a world renowned figure, who so fearlessly devoted so much of his life for the liberation of this country from the terrible shackles of apartheid. This man is hugely responsible for prevailing upon black South Africans to renounce violence and forgive their oppressor to build a rainbow nation. It was so heartening to hear Afrikaans speakers in Ventersdorp welcoming the idea of reburying the remains of the late JB Marks, the struggle leader, who died in Moscow in 1972, in Ventersdorp to bring about racial harmony in a town that was torn apart by the Terreblanche. If the residents of Ventersdorp can do it, then it shouldn’t be too hard for the liberal-minded Capetonians of all races to unite and replace the bad with the good. In a free and democratic country such as ours, centres of learning should have statues and monuments of people that can inspire their pupils to be good citizens and not have statues of racists like Rhodes, who treated black people with absolute disdain. UCT vice-chancellor Max Price will be remembered well by history for taking the correct decision to remove this hurtful reminder of our sad past. DR ELLAPEN RAPITI Mitchell’s Plain
well, became a charred and barren land, The smell of smoke filled the air, and the haze stole the light of the sun, But through it all our heroes stood tall, making sure the battle was won. So when it was over and time to take stock, we were trying to count the cost, But sadly we knew this could never be done, because there had been such a loss, In the pages of history the facts will reveal, how our heroes had won the day, And through the drama and pain that prevailed, a nation had learned to pray. BRIAN FRASER Email
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Tracy Li and Daniel Rajna will be dancing as guest artists in select performances of Carmen.
JAZZ FESTIVAL
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hile tickets for the event itself ting a music business and performance are sold out, there will be plenty workshop with industry professionals, of free events on offer in the run- educators and CTIJF guest artists at Athup to this year’s Cape Town Internatio- lone Stadium from 10:00 to 12:00 on Thursday 26 March. nal Jazz Festival (CTIJF). The Gugu S’Thebe Community Centre Fashionistas can learn more about the business of fashion in South Africa at a in Langa will play host to the Intyholo jazz development proworkshop at the Cape ject and a discussion Sun Hotel from 10:00 to around copyright and 12:30 on Wednesday 25 current issues in the March with special music industry with Siguests from the local pho “Hotstix” Mabuse fashion industry. and Beatenberg among Alistair Andrews will others. The open discusbe hosting a music techsion takes place from nology workshop aimed 13:00 to 16:00 on Thursat experienced musiciday 26 March. ans from 12:00 to 14:30 The DuoTone Photo (also on Wednesday 25 Exhibition opens at March) where he will 17:30 at the CTICC on explore the use of Thursday 26 March smartphones and tawith photos by both blets in music educatiamateur and professioon and production. nal photographers that One of the highlights capture the essence of of the festival is the free “jazz in motion”. The concert at Greenmarket exhibition runs until Square from 17:00 on Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse will Saturday 28 March. Wednesday 25 March headline the 16th Cape Town A series of music maswhere concert-goers International Jazz Festival free ter classes will be precan get a taste of the acts community concert on Wednesset to perform at the fes- day. PHOTO: SUPPLIED sented by Amel Larrieux, Gerald Clayton, tival. This year’s concert will feature multi- Wallace Roney, Prophets of Da City, Purinstrumentalist Courtney Pine (from the bayan Chatterjee and Talvin Singh at the UK), Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Zoë Modi- Cape Sun Hotel on Friday 27 and Saturga, Beatenberg and the All Star Band. day 28 March. Free trains will be available on the V Visit the Cape Town International Jazz Festival Heathfield (Cape Flats), Khayelitsha via Facebook page for the schedule of master classes. Kapteinsklip (Central Line) and Bellville Email csi@espafrika.com to book for any of these routes for people travelling to the con- free events. Call Clive Newman on 021 671 0506 cert between 15:00 and 17:00 and retur- or email clive@espafrika to book a spot for the free fashion workshop. No booking is required for ning from Cape Town from 23:30. The Cape Music Institute will be hos- the free concert.
HAVE YOUR SAY! DRAFT LIBRARY HALL USAGE POLICY The City of Cape Town hereby invites comment from communities on the draft library hall usage policy. In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments, recommendations or input to the municipality from 1 April 2015 to 30 April 2015. Comments, recommendations or input may be submitted by: • • •
Fax: 086 576 1398 E-mail: libraryhallpolicy@capetown.gov.za Written submission: Private Bag 4728, Cape Town 8000 (envelope to be clearly marked: Comments on Library Hall Usage Policy, for the attention of the Director: Library and Information Services)
The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people living with disabilities and people from disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their comments or input recorded and submitted to the City. Contact the following persons: For general public participation: Frederick Venter on 021 400 1768 or frederick.venter@capetown.gov.za For disadvantaged groups: Anele Viti on 021 400 1652 or anele.viti@capetown.gov.za The draft policy is available for viewing at www.capetown.gov.za, subcouncil offices and municipal libraries from Wednesday 1 April 2015. Direct enquiries to Ninnie Steyn on 021 400 3782 or send an e-mail to libraryhallpolicy@capetown.gov.za. ACHMAT EBRAHIM CITY MANAGER 55/2015
Carmen on stage soon Cape Town City Ballet’s much anticipated production of Carmen will be on stage at the Artscape from Wednesday 25 to Tuesday 31 March. Choreographed by South Africa’s foremost ballet choreographer, Veronica Paeper, Carmen will be performed by star dancers of the Cape Town City Ballet. The production will feature Laura Bösenberg with Thomas Thorne and Kim Vieira with Ivan Boonzaaier in the leading roles of Carmen and Don José. Audiences can also look forward to seeing the award-winning couple, Tracy Li and Daniel Rajna, appear as guest artists in these roles at selected performances. The role of the dashing bullfighter, Escamilio, will be danced by Jesse Milligan, Daniel Szybkowski and Conrad Nusser and that of Micaela, loyal and trusting fiancée of Don Jo-
sé, by Jane Fidler, Frieda Mennen and Elizabeth Nienaber. The doomed love affair is played out against formidable scenic backdrops by set designer Peter Cazalet, realistically depicting the harsh life in and around an Andalusian town of the late 1800s. With original music by Georges Bizet arranged by Michael Tuffin, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Allan Stephenson, will accompany the dancers at all six performances. V Tickets range from R100 to R220 and are available at Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695.
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HAVE YOUR SAY! PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 2A INFRASTRUCTURE: STATIONS (Tender no. 193C/2014/15)
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 33 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003, that the City of Cape Town intends to enter into a contract for the provision of multidisciplinary professional services for the above project. The contract will impose financial obligations on the City for a period longer than the three years covered in the annual budget for the financial year 2014/15. Notice is further given in accordance with section 21A and section 21 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, that the local community and other interested persons are invited to submit comments or representations to the City in respect of the proposed draft contract. Such comments or representations must be received by electronic mail at the e-mail address provided below or be delivered to the address provided below by no later than Friday 29 May 2015. Physical address: Omar Davids, City of Cape Town, Transport for Cape Town Infrastructure, 15th floor, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001. Postal address: Omar Davids, City of Cape Town, Transport for Cape Town Infrastructure, PO Box 1684, Cape Town 8000. Submissions must be marked: TENDER NO. 193C/2014/15: PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 2A INFRASTRUCTURE: STATIONS Copies of the draft contracts and information statement summarising the City’s obligations in terms of the draft agreements are available for inspection at Transport for Cape Town, Civic Centre, all subcouncil offices and at municipal libraries. The information will also be accessible on the City’s website at www.capetown.gov.za. Persons who are physically disabled or unable to write but would like to participate in the process may come to the offices above during office hours where a staff member will assist them to transcribe the relevant comments or representations. Contact Omar Davids at omar.davids@capetown.gov.za for electronic submissions or to request further details.
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Nathier Cassiem (left) and Saadiq Hendricks (right) of Silvertree Rugby Club stop Collegians player Monray Steenkamp in his tracks during their teams’ match as part of Silvertree’s 60th anniversary celebrations at Lentergeur in Mitchell’s Plain on Sunday. PHOTOS: RASHIED ISAACS
The Harlem Globetrotters’ Sweet J and Slick Willie Shaw on Table Mountain last week during their quick promotional tour for their upcoming shows in South Africa. PHOTO: PAUL LÖTTER/ GO4WORD
Two swimmers from the Hanover Park Aquatics Academy won medals at the Western Province Aquatics Champ of Champs event earlier this month. Draydon Matthysen (11) won gold in the 25m breaststroke and silver in the 25m butterfly. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Moegamat S. Daniels (15) won a silver medal in the 50m backstroke at the Western Province Aquatics Champ of Champs.
Qasim Esack from Silvertree Rugby Club (in green) fails to gather a pass as Collegians player Toyer Manuel closes in to tackle him during Silvertree's rugby day at Lentergeur in Mitchell’s Plain on Sunday. The game was part of Silvertree’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Collegians won the match 45-6.
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Touchline Topics V SOCCER: Strandfontein AFC will host an under-13 ‘Tournament by the Sea’ on Saturday and Sunday at the Strandfontein Sports Complex, Spine Road, Strandfontein. V SOCCER: Salt River Blackpool FC is hosting an under-7, under-9 and under-11 7-a-side football tournament from Friday 24 April to Monday 27 April in Salt River.
Dean Layters (blocker, back) and Antonio Rossouw (cover player) discuss tactics between sets during the last round-robin match on Friday. They were playing in the second round of the Flying Fish Beach Volleyball Series held at UCT and Camps Bay over the weekend. PHOTO: BEN BURGER
ing our style of playing and want to stay together for the entire series,” says Rossouw. According to him, beach volleyball still has a long way to go in South Africa before the majority of players can become professional and make a living out of it. “It is wonderful that Flying Fish sponsors this series, but we as players still hold a full-time job and the only way we will be able to make a living as players, is to get personal sponsorships,” says Rossouw. Layters has his eye on the Olympics. “I
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Chappies still first-choice route for OMTOM According to the organisers of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon (OMTOM), Chapman’s Peak is still the preferred route for this race. Following the devastating fires that raged along Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, coupled with the regular closure of Chapman’s Peak due to high winds and threatening rock falls, there has been a question mark over the inclusion of Chappies in the
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