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Fundraising initiative a success Dressed in fairy outfits, members of non-profit organisation Fountain Angels Pantry, participated in a fundraising initiative at the traffic lights opposite Okavango Crossing Shopping Centre, with hopes of raising enough money to help provide food to 100 Kraaifontein and Brackenfell families.

Hooting motorists participated, by donating cash to the “fairy godparents”.

Pictured here are, front: Lynne Louw, Cheryl Wilson, Lesley Forbes and Annelie van Rensburg. Back: Candice Damon, Celeste-Mellet Groenewald, Sonja Viola, Patrick Erasmus and Maria Erasmus. Read more on page 9.

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he idea of creating a garden for Scottsville led to the polluted park on Frans Conradie Street being cleaned by residents.

Residents assembled at the site over two days, Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August, to carry out their task.

Friday saw the planting of trees as well as cleaning of the site while the public concluded the work by helping to remove garbage

out of the area.

Project coordinator Shaun MacDonald says this was the second time the community cleaned the land which is located opposite Harmonie Clinic. “The first clean-up took place at the beginning of the lockdown period and because the debris was not cleaned up, the problem continued.”

MacDonald says the council has been supportive of their project, supplying them with material they would need to carry out their tasks.

“The ward council has been very suppor-

tive of this project and gave us the go ahead to use the land as well as the equipment we would need to carry out our tasks,” he explains.

MacDonald says the commitment shown by the community’s younger residents was a sign the garden would be a good investment for residents. “We had children as young as seven years old coming to help with the planting of the trees.

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“We loved having the children and youth there because they made up a big percentage of participants. These kinds of projects keep them away from being part of the problems caused by the social ills we face in the community.”

MacDonald says they will be collaborating with the City’s solid waste management department in future projects.

“The vision is to have a more active society. We invite residents to come out and get involved in community projects.”

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Childline happy with 30-year sentence for grandfather RICHARD ROBERTS

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@dezzierorke ’n Egpaar in Brackenfell het Sondag in die vroeë oggendure twee rowers in hul huis aangetref.

Die rowers het toegang tot die huis in Tuscanstraat in Brackenfell-Suid deur die motorhuis verkry.

“Ons het om 03:30 wakker geword toe ons iets in die huis hoor,” het Eben van Tonder ná die voorval op sosiale media gesê.

Volgens die polisie het Van Tonder gaan ondersoek instel en twee onbekende mans in die gang gesien.

“Hulle het met ’n flits in sy gesig geskyn en hom met geweld gedreig,” sê kapt. Erica Crous.

“As gevolg van die skerp lig in sy gesig kon hy nie sien of die rowers gewapen was nie,” sê Crous.

Die rowers het egter omgedraai en weggehardloop en niemand is beseer tydens die rooftog nie. Geen skote is afgevuur nie.

Die rowers het met ’n selfoon, beursie en gereedskapskis weggekom.

Van Tonder het die Brackenfell-polisie vir hul blitsvinnige optrede geprys.

“Binne minute was die polisie hier met drie voertuie. ’n Speurder was binne ’n uur op die toneel en het my ook ’n uiteensetting gegee van hoe om beter voorbereid te wees,” skryf Van Tonder op sy Facebook-blad.

Nog ’n uur later was die forensiese eenheid op die toneel. Die polisie se reaksie was absoluut wêreldklas, sê hy.

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hildline Western Cape says it welcomes the 30 year sentence for a grandfather (56) convicted of rape, sexual assault and flashing.

The grandfather was sentenced on Thursday 23 July at the Parow Regional Court.

Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says, the victims, two girls, are the perpetrator’s grandchildren. The minors are aged five and nine years.

The court convicted the man on all six charges against him. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment for both counts of sexual assault, 20 years for both counts of rape and five years for both counts of flashing, says Ntabazalila.

Ricki Fransman, Childline executive director, says as an organisation they are pleased with the outcome of the case and that they commend the state for their efforts in securing a conviction for the offender.

“This goes a long way in restoring the faith in the justice system for many who are victims of such heinous crimes, as well as affirming the stand we need to take as a country against the scourge of gender-based violence,” Fransman says.

She told TygerBurger that children do not generally or consistently make up stories of sexual abuse and rape as it is not part of their natural development processes. So when they do disclose such offences, as adults, we must listen and affirm them for being brave, says Fransman.

“We must take what they say seriously and report the matter to the police, which is what the parents of these girls did.

“A strong family support structure as well as emotional support for both the child and the parents or caregivers are vital in such circumstances.”

Fransman says children need to know that when they disclose experiences of this nature, the person that they are disclosing to believes them.

“It takes tremendous effort for a child to make such a disclosure, very often for fear of what the possible negative repercussions could be. One never knows if the victim has been groomed by the perpetrator, nor what the threats may have been made to prevent them from disclosing.”

Fransman says it is critical to have a relationship that encourages open communication between oneself as parents, or caregivers and the child.

“Having a good relationship that allows for open communication with one’s child is the first step in getting children to disclose abuse.

“Parents and caregivers should have general discussions with their children about the different body parts as well as the private parts that must always be kept private and covered.”

She adds that these conversations can be uncomfortable for the adult, but that the child will get the message – that their parents are open to speaking about awkward topics.

“If this is not the relationship that you as parents and caregivers currently have, then

we would encourage you to develop one.

Children also need to know that their parents and caregivers have a zero tolerance for gender-based violence,” says Fransman.

According to her a child who has been sexually abused will often display behaviour changes that could be a sign that something is not right.

“For example, a child who is usually outgoing and chatty may suddenly become withdrawn and quiet, or the child who usually likes to visit a certain place may suddenly be afraid to go there. The child may develop behaviour not formally displayed like wetting the bed or loss of appetite.

“While it is normal for children to display one or more of these examples listed at some stage in their life, when you observe a cluster of out of the ordinary behaviour, this should alert the parents or caregivers that the child may have experienced some kind of trauma and counselling may be needed for the child,” explains Fransman.

She says parents should create a safe space for their children to disclose what may be bothering them, or arrange for their child to speak with a child counsellor to assist them to work through their experience.

They can do this by calling Childline’s crisis line on 0800 055 555. Childline also offers workshops and training to adults, children and professionals with regard to the issue of child sexual abuse.

The NPA said it also welcomes the sentencing of the grandfather as it continues its efforts to fight the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide and crimes against women and children.

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Spar has teamed up with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) and the department of social development to provide food and essential items to thousands of vulnerable people.

Distribution centres countrywide are in packing and distributing food parcels to hunger-ravaged communities. Over a three-month period, more than 24 000 parcels of essential foods and personal items amounting to over R12 million will be distributed to communities in need.

Spar Western Cape, having co-ordinated the first massive packing logistics, was ready to deliver the first parcels last week.

Robert Brink, Spar Western Cape marketing director, says: “This a significant contribution from Spar and hopefully we can consider a longer-term commitment to this. In light of some negative publicity surrounding food parcels going missing, we need to be sure that we are indeed reaching our most vulnerable.”

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Abandonment is not the only option THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo Mothers who are unable to take care of their newborn babies need not abandon their infants as there are legal options to safely give their little ones away and let them live.

The Children’s Act details different options to mothers who are not able to take care or their babies, explains Joshua Chigome, spokesperson for the provincial social development department.

This follows the arrest of a Bloekombos woman, suspected of concealing the birth of her baby.

The 26-year-old woman was arrested on Friday 23 July and a murder case against her was subsequently opened for investigation by the Kraaifontein family violence, child protection and sexual offences (FCS) unit.

Kraaifontein police spokesperson Capt Hein Hendricks says the woman allegedly gave birth to a baby on Tuesday 14 July before later arriving home without the infant.

A body of a newborn baby was found dumped on vacant land in Old Paarl Road the day after the arrest.

“A post mortem to determine the cause of death would be conducted,” Hendricks says.

Chigome says various placement options as per the statutory process, include foster care with non-family members, placement in a child and youth care centre or recommendation for adoption.

He adds the biological mother goes through extensive counselling on the options available.

Chigome says the department does not fund, neither is it involved with any organisation that has baby “drop boxes” where mothers, who are not able to take care of their infants, can leave them in and walk away. “The department funds various nongovernment organisations (NGOs) in the northern suburbs of Cape Town to render child protection services that biological mothers can approach for help.”

However, he says, various NGOs run educational programmes for expecting mothers

at healthcare facilities to counsel them on the different options available to them.

“The programmes target pregnant women who indicated they do not want their unborn baby. Different options are provided for them to make a more informed choice,” he concluded.

In 2017, for the first time since its inception in 2003, Goodwood-based Ubuntu House made newspaper headlines when a woman left her newborn baby at its doorstep.

Project leader of the home Naas Vermaak, says the facility has only enough capacity to take in 12 children.

“Since 2003 it only happened once at Ubuntu House and should it happen that we find a baby dropped at Ubuntu House, we will immediately have to report it to a social worker and the police,” Vermaak says.

He says babies brought into the facility come directly from social services.

VAnyone with information relating to the dumped body of the baby is urged to contact the Kraaifontein FCS unit on 082 522 1044.

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Milnerton resident to kayak to Brazil KAILIN DANIELS @k10daniels

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fter becoming the first and only person to paddle the entire circumference of the South African coastline in 2012, Richard Kohler from Milnerton is training for his next odyssey at a time when self-isolation is the norm.

In December this year Kohler will paddle 6 700km unsupported from Cape Town to Brazil, something that no one has ever attempted, all while raising funds for Operation Smile.

Sailing the equivalent of three times around the globe as a professional yachtsman, Kohler became the first person to solo kayak around the entire South African

coastline in 2012.

“I have been paddling for 20 years and do so at least four times a week, so I can rely on my muscle memory. My solo kayak around the South African coast was in aid of Miles for Smiles.

“This was after helping David Grier, founder of the Cipla Miles for Smiles, get paddling fit for him to kayak around SA. Things did not work out so I said I would do it in his place and the rest is history,” Kohler said.

He recently completed a gruelling weekend of training for Ocean X by paddling nonstop from the source of the Breede River to the sea, again setting another record having been the only person to achieve this.

The heady task saw Richard paddling for

38 hours, clocking up 310km, and was achieved with no sleep and pushing on through the winter cold.

Sailing has always been in Kohler’s blood, beginning his journey at the age of six to later sailing at international level, including sailing in the 2007 Americas Cup for South Africa aboard the Shosholoza.

He is motivated by raising funds for Operation Smile, and gets to dip his toes into the cold Atlantic Ocean yet again.

“Operation Smile changes people’s lives.

With a 45 min surgery costing about R5 500 it gives them the confidence to smile broadly,” he said.

Having been attacked by a shark during his last mission, his kayak broken in half and all his equipment stolen, Kohler has

learnt the art of never giving up.

The remarkable aspect of this journey into the unknown, is the vessel that will carry Kohler all the way to Brazil. An 8m paddling torpedo allows little leeway to move around after 15 hours and 100km of paddling every day, and every single inch of space needs to be utilised for optimal performance and comfort, Kohler said.

Asking who will be supporting him during this venture, Kohler said he will be sailing solo.

“On the crossing I will be on my own. No support and safety boat or the likes. Everything I need I will have to take with me on my kayak. It would be awesome to get everyone following and getting involved in the project,” he explained.

MOMcon goes online Mothers can expect a weekend full of information during the first free online MOMcon.

The conference, featuring a range of speakers, such as Katherine Wolf and Bob Goff, will be hosted via Zoom on Friday 14 August (19:00 to 21:00) and Saturday 15 August (09:00 to 12:30).

The conference is hosted by Mops South Af-

Virtual walk for Huis Jabes

Toerekeningsvatbaar: Kyle Ruiters sal na verwagting vandag vir die laaste keer in die Bellville-landdroshof verskyn voordat sy saak na die hooggeregshof oorgeplaas word.

Ruiters word daarvan aangekla dat hy verlede jaar vir Lynette Volschenk in haar woonstel in Loevenstein vermoor het. Hy is verlede week vir sielkundige evaluering geneem en toerekeningsvatbaar bevind.

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Fraud in Durbanville on the rise Fraudsters seem to have a field day, conning people out of their money.

According to Capt Marchell Rhode, spokesperson of the Durbanville police, there has been an increase in the number of fraud cases reported at the Durbanville police station.

A woman from Vierlanden was defrauded of R4.5 million between 27 August last year and 23 July this year by someone who pretended to want to go into a business partnership with her. The suspect communicated with her by WhatsApp and email and convinced her to transfer money to his or her account, Rhode said.

The victim transferred money several times to the account. She became suspicious and reported the case at the Durbanville police station.

A case of fraud is being investigated, Rhode said.

In the latest fraud incident, a man from Mountainview Road in Durbanville, bought a bicycle on Gumtree.

“He made several payments, but never received the bicycle,” Rhode said.

“The police warns people to be careful when they do business on the internet or not to just pay money into an unknown account,” he said.

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A virtual walk in aid of Huis Jabes will take place on Sunday 9 August at 10:00 in celebration of Women’s Day. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the annual fundraising projects in aid of Huis Jabes had to be cancelled.

The virtual walk will be presented

by SOS Trust to raise funds to assist victims of domestic abuse by giving them a safe haven and a chance to start a new life.

Buy a ticket at R50 per mile (1.6km) to “walk a mile in an abused woman’s shoes”.

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Valuation appeals go virtual ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme

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roperty owners who have objected against the 2018 property valuation, can now appeal if they are not satisfied with the outcome of their municipal valuation.

Most property owners recently received the outcome of their objection against their property valuation – more than a year after they have submitted it.

The closing date to appeal against this decision is 3 September, leaving little time to prepare.

Also, it can take up to 30 days to receive the motivation for the decision, if requested. Thus, most property owners may not have the opportunity to see the motivation for the decision before the deadline for appeals.

The appeals form must be obtained via email to valuationsappeals@capetown.gov.za, but TygerBurger knows of at least one person who did not receive a reply in two weeks.

Luthando Tyhalibongo, media manager of the City of Cape Town, said some delays may be experienced due to a recent influx of emails into this email account and the challenges with remote working.

“Property owners will not be prejudiced as a result of delayed responses by the valuation department,” he said.

“Valuation department staff members have, despite various challenges, effectively responded to more than 7 000 emails since the lockdown started. We endeavour to respond to emails in the shortest time possible,” he said.

Two new independent valuation appeal boards have been appointed by the Western Cape government and agreed on 27 July not to delay the appeal hearings any further.

According to Tyhalibongo this will ensure an approach of mitigating the risks associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and so that the consideration of appeals would not be stalled any longer.

Arrangements are currently being made to commence with the remote appeal hearings during the last week of August already, she said.

An email to property owners who submitted appeals will be sent during the next week to explain the remote appeal hearing processes.

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Helpende Hand help versorgers Solidariteit Helpende Hand doen ’n beroep op die publiek om dié te help pamperlang wat op die voorgrond in ouetehuise werk.

Volgens Alisha de Lange, Helpende Hand se streekorganiseerder, het haar span verskeie ouetehuise geskakel om te hoor wat hul grootste uitdagings en behoeftes te midde van die Covid-19-pandemie is.

Sy sê hoewel talle bejaardes swaarkry en groot uitdagings ervaar, kry die versorgers van bejaardes net so swaar.

“Ewe skielik is hulle nie net die versorger nie, maar moet hulle ook vrae beantwoord oor die virus, hulle moet familie se plek inneem wat nie kan kom kuier nie en soms oor en oor verduidelik waarom dinge tans so

uitdagend is. Dit, terwyl baie van hulle vrees om self siek te word en moontlik ’n bejaarde kan aansteek. Ons het daarom besluit om vir die versorgers met bederfpakkies dankie te sê,” verduidelik De Lange.

Sy moedig die publiek aan om hul dankbaarheid teenoor die versorgers te wys en hul dankiesê-projek te ondersteun.

“Ons het reeds ’n lys van die name van die versorgers in verskeie ouetehuise reg oor die Wes-Kaap. Die publiek kan dus vir iemand in hul dorp ’n spesiale pakkie saamstel.”

Die waarde van die boksie is sowat R150 en die inhoud kan bestaan uit ’n persoonlike briefie, iets wat lekker proe en iets wat lekker ruik.

V Bel Alisha de Lange by 082 923 1438.

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

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REMUNERATION: R122 595 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING AND MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE

REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING AND MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience and appropriate knowledge of CSSD. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the sterilisation process • Good interpersonal and numerical skills • The ability to work in a team environment and independently • Effective cleaning and packing abilities of heavy equipment • Good reading and writing skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Requirements: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to pick up heavy boxes or bags • Willingness to assist with stock-taking. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Deliver/collect soiled equipment to and from the sterilisation and various other departments with a heavy duty trolley, including related duties in the operating theatres • Decontaminate, package, control and sterilise of instruments, and other equipment in the department • Operate autoclaves and instrument washing machines • Issue sterile stock according to the departmental needs • Fold and sterilise linen packs Monitor, control and maintain stock levels • Perform ad-hoc duties at Oral Centre, Mitchells Plain.

Note: A competency test may form part of the selection process. No payments of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Enquiries: Ms V Naido, tel 021 370 4479

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Timeous delivery of stock to wards, departments, theatres and clinics in a cost effective and safe manner • Rotate store stock (first in, first out) • Clean stores on a regular basis • Assist with safe-keeping of stock.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Enquiries: Mr DB Van der Linde, tel. 021 938 4016

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR ATTENTION OF MS NL KEARNS, TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: TYGERBERG HOSPITALS, PRIVATE BAG X3, TYGERBERG 7505.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MS. N. JOOSTE, TO THE DEAN/MANAGER, ORAL HEALTH CENTRE PRIVATE BAG X1, TYGERBERG 7505.

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REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING ALLOWANCE, MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE Requirements: Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Experience: Appropriate registry experience. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence • Ability to pick up heavy bags filled with post and goods • Relieve registry clerk on request. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must be dedicated, a team player, innovative and self-motivated • Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape • Planning, organising and client orientation skills.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Collecting, delivery and distribution of all files, post and correspondence to and from various Directorates in Bellville Health Park • Collecting and delivery of postal items from and to Post Office • Collecting and distributing of newspapers to all officials within the Bellville Health Park • Preparing of file covers and letters for franking • Assist registry personnel and all other officials within Bellville Health Park upon request Ensure that documents for photocopying and binding are handled.

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PORTER REMUNERATION: R102 534 PER ANNUM SERVICE BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND, HOUSING ALLOWANCE, MEDICAL AID ALLOWANCE Requirements: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts and ability to report for duty at 6:30 (weekends included) • Willingness to handle bodies (corpses) • Willingness to work irregular hours as required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • Ability to handle heavy objects.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Transport patients and corpses • Transport blood specimens from various wards to various laboratories and vice versa • Assist with loading of patients in and out of ambulances, vehicles, to, from, beds, trolleys, or wheelchairs and vice versa • Responsible for collecting and cleaning of wheelchairs, trolleys and blood hampers.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency test.

Enquiries: Ms CB Johnson, tel. 021 938 5327

Enquiries: Mr L Moolman, tel. 021 815 8724 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MS G OWIES, TO THE CHIEF DIRECTORATE: METRO HEALTH SERVICES, PRIVATE BAG X15, PAROW 7500.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR ATTENTION OF MS NL KEARNS, TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: TYGERBERG HOSPITALS, PRIVATE BAG X3, TYGERBERG 7505.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CVs will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

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K’fontein has most burglaries W

ith 137 reported murder cases; a 9.3% decrease from the previous year, Kraaifontein is still the 13th worst precinct for murders, countrywide.

The national crime statistics for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, were released by police minister Bheki Cele on Friday 31 July.

In response to the announcement, Kraaifontein police spokesperson Capt Hein Hendricks says the decrease in reported murder cases, has been a trend in the last five years, in spite of a major increase in development and population growth in the area.

“The station sees the decrease as a positive reflection of our prevention strategies, and increased targeted visible policing at known generators of crime,” he explains.

Hendricks says establishments of the basecamps like the one in Scottsdene as well as cooperation from the neighbourhood watches and community policing forum, has contributed to this.

Attempted murder (88) cases reported for

the same period in Kraaifontein, decreased with 28 cases from the previous year.

Although an overall decrease of 7,4% was noted in contact crimes, categories in this crime cluster remain high with 1057 common assault; 216 sexual offences; and 222 common robbery cases reported.

A total of 87 house robberies, and 36 business robberies were reported, both categories showing a slight increase.

The number of house burglaries, while it decreased with 122 cases, still soar at 850 reported cases, making it the highest in the Western Cape and 14th on the national top 20 list.

Business burglaries (139) increased with seven cases.

“Hendricks says Wallacedene and Bloekombos are the two areas that have shown the most increases.

He says the public should remain vigilant and take an interest in improving security around their properties.

“We conduct regular sessions in the com-

munities to educate residents and business owners about decreasing risk factors that make them victims of crime.”

Theft of motor vehicles increased from 178 to 189, while theft from motor vehicles (403), showed a decrease from 516 cases in the previous year.

Other noteworthy statistics include an increase in cases of kidnapping (31) from 21 cases in the previous year and stock theft (14) from two cases in the previous year.

“Most of our kidnapping incidents involve the kidnapping of adults, especially those in the ride-hailing industry, such as Uber and Taxify drivers.

We encourage these drivers to be vigilant when picking up or dropping clients within our areas,” Hendricks says.

“Criminals target these drivers since they believe they carry cash with them, we therefore encourage our community to pay electronically when using these services and drivers to deposit cash regularly,” Hendricks says.

Nuwe toerusting vir Fisantekraal-buurtwag ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme Misdaad in Fisantekraal het ’n dwarsklap gekry met die akkreditasie van die heel eerste buurtwag van dié woongebied buite Durbanville.

Die buurtwag met sy 29 lede, die Fisantekraal-buurtwag, is reeds in 2017 begin, maar het verlede week gehoor sy akkreditasie by die provinsiale departement van gemeenskapsveiligheid was suksesvol.

Die buurtwag kom nou in aanmerking vir hulpbronne, finansiering en opleiding.

Dit het gevolg ná ’n uitgerekte adminis­tratiewe proses oor meer as 18 maande om aan al die nodige vereistes te voldoen.

Die buurtwag is deur die Durbanvillegemeenskapspolisiëringsforum gehelp met die stigting en voorbereiding van hul aansoek vir akkreditasie.

Volgens Ruan Beneke, raadslid vir wyk 105 van Stad Kaapstad, wat Fisantekraal insluit, het hy R70 000 van sy wykstoekennings beskikbaar gestel dat die buurtwag op die been kan kom.

“Fisantekraal het die hoogste misdaadsyfer in Durbanville en dit maak net sin

Met die nuwe toerusting is (van links) Ruan Beneke (raadslid vir wyk 105), Elizabeth Maans (voorsitter van die Fisantekraal-buurtwag), Chumani Kobeni (proporsionele raadslid in Fisantekraal), lt.kol. Theo Fisher en ao. Lynn Oliver van die Durbanville-polisie. dat ’n buurtwag in dié area geregistreer word.

“Met die onlangse toename in misdaad in Fisantekraal behoort die buurtwag ’n belangrike rol te speel om misdaad te bekamp,” het Beneke gesê.

Die nuwe toerusting is onlangs aan die buurtwaglede oorhandig. Dit sluit in fietse, valhelms, radio’s, beffies, kopligte en noodhulptassies.

Elizabeth Maans, voorsitter van die buurtwag, het gesê die gemeenskap ver-

Nature reserves now open The City of Cape Town started opening its nature reserves and conservation areas to the public for exercise last month.

Many residents embraced the sunny weather and outdoors at the various City nature reserves since opening.

The City’s mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt, said they are overjoyed that so many residents started utilising the City’s open spaces.

“The City’s reserve staff saw families come out for nature walks and various exercise enthusiasts access their much loved scenic routes through the various reserves.

Our residents needed this time out in the open air where they could enjoy the beauty and serenity of the natural environment while staying safe.

“It has been a long time, and clearly our residents are happy to be able to enjoy their training, leisure sports and nature walks at our reserves again.

“I can assure all there were huge smiles behind the mandatory masks,” Nieuwoudt said.

Local residents were more than eager to have access to the scenic Table Bay Nature Reserve which is also home to the popular and beautiful Rietvlei water body which is

Blued Downs Canal cleaned The Sunshine Cleaning organisation recently joined hands with different stakeholders to clean up the Blue Downs Canal.

Santie Gouws from Sunshine Cleaning says it came to their attention that the Blue Downs Canal and river system is among the top 1 000 most severely plastic polluted river systems.

“Our aim is to address plastic pollution within neighbourhoods adjacent to rivers and canals, to prevent such plastic from entering our river systems and ultimately reaching the ocean, where it is harming marine, bird and aquatic life.

“Ultimately we would like to see these

canals and riverbanks restored and rejuvenated for the enjoyment of the communities who live there.

“Our research showed that we didn’t have to search far and wide for a starting point to tackle the severe plastic pollution problem. We can start right here under our noses, in our beloved Cape Town,” says Gouws.

She says they met up with a waste management company, EnviroServe. “We realised that in order to achieve a sustainable solution, we need to broaden our understanding of the types, volume and condition of plastic waste that makes its

welkom die werksaamhede van die buurtwag.

“Ons wil meer mans uitnooi om by die buurtwag aan te sluit,” het sy gesê.

Maans het Maritha Roukema van die Durbanville-gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum, Ruan Beneke en lt.kol. Theo Fisher van die Durbanville-polisie bedank vir hul hulp met al die prosesse om as buurtwag te registreer.

V Mense wat by die buurtwag wil aansluit, kan Maans by 073 437 4260 bel.

now accessible for recreational purposes again.

“I want to remind all visitors to please adhere to the health and safety protocols related to Covid-19 by wearing a mask or cloth to cover your nose and mouth at all times, to not congregate in groups, and to avoid social contact. It remains important that all of us take the necessary precautions during this time, and take responsibility for our health and safety. Please also adhere to the notices at the reserve entrances,” Nieuwoudt said.

Reserves will continue to be open as per the normal times and as indicated at the entrance. The areas will be open for exercise only, and no picnicking or braai’s will be allowed. Entrance fees will be charged as per normal.

way along and finds itself on the banks of canals and rivers, and to be able to do so would require experts.”

Gouws says EJ Sterley from EnviroServe’s open engagement and pro-active attitude resulted in them quickly outlining a plan and action list to arrange a joint clean-up and waste assessment of the Blue Downs Canal banks.

“We agreed on a date that suited us all best, only realizing much later that our date fell during Plastic Free July, as well as the 10th anniversary of Mandela Day.” A total of 28 volunteers – from Enviroserv, Community Women Action, Blue Downs Neighbourhood Watch, Sunshine Cleaning as well as Fitz – collected 375kg of plastic waste from the banks of the Blue Downs Canal that morning.

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Creative Hope Art Box skep hoop ESMÉ ERASMUS @erasmusesme

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et die nasionale inperking moes ook Creative Hope, ’n projek wat kunsklasse aan bejaardes bied, nuwe planne uitdink.

Creative Hope het in Mei en Junie voortgegaan met sy projek om kunssessies aan bejaardes in 11 aftree- en versorgingsoorde in Durbanville, Bellville en Panorama te bied. Kunssessies is net nie meer in lewende lywe aangebied nie, maar groot plastiekhouers met die kunsmateriaal is by die aftreeoorde afgelaai sodat die bejaardes steeds met die projekte kon voortgaan met die hulp van die susters of versorgers aan diens.

Penny Jansen van Vuuren, stigter van die projek, het Creative Hope in Augustus 2017 met slegs twee aftreeoorde begin.

Voor die nasionale inperking het sy 12 kunssessies per week vir 100 tot 120 bejaardes aangebied.

In Julie het Creative Hope egter verder die wind van voor gekry toe bejaardes al meer in isolasie geplaas is.

“Groepsessies kon selde plaasvind en daar was voortdurend ’n personeeltekort,” sê Jansen van Vuuren.

“Die gemoedstoestand van die bejaardes is baie laag en veral die feit dat hulle nie hul geliefdes kan sien of besoek nie, maak dit net soveel moeiliker.

“Die arme susters en versorgers is ook uitgebrand en bekommerd oor die verantwoordelikheid wat hulle moet dra om te voorkom dat ons oumense die virus kry,” sê sy.

Tussendeur het die aftreeoorde ook finansiële druk en moes twee aftreeoorde met altesame 20 deelnemers hul deelname staak. Creative Hope het ook van sy borge verloor.

Uit dié mismoed is egter ’n heel nuwe konsep gebore.

“Die Here het ’n idee op my hart gelê nadat ’n vrou navraag gedoen het oor die kunssessies vir haar ma, wat nie in ’n aftreeoord woon nie,” sê sy.

En só het ’n hele nuwe konsep, Creative Hope Art Box, die lig gesien.

“Baie aftreeoorde is ook opgewonde oor die projek vir hul meer onafhanklike inwoners, wat nou nie meer so baie kan rondbeweeg soos tevore nie en ook daarby kan baat vind.

“Hulle wil nie meer na aktiwiteitsentrums gaan nie en verkies om hul eie kuns in die gemak van hul woning te beoefen,” sê Jansen van Vuuren.

Dala Produkte het ook aan boord gekom en die projek word vandeesmaand van stapel gestuur.

Die Creative Hope Art Box sal bestaan uit al die kunsprodukte wat jy benodig om die hele maand se kunsprojekte te kan doen, soos onder meer inkleurkryte, gom en verf.

Daar sal vier verskillende kunsprogramme wees. Deelnemers kan ’n maandelikse fooi betaal om daaraan deel te neem.

“Ons mag nie opgee nie, waar daar ’n Jesuswil is, is daar ’n Jesusweg,” sê sy.

V Bel Penny Jansen van Vuuren by 072 836 4129 of besoek www.creativehope.co.za vir meer inligting.

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World of sound opens up for toddler after implant surgery For two-year-old Sage Cloete the outlook on life has just become a little “clearer”.

This is due to a recent successful cochlear implant surgery which she had undergone at Tygerberg Hospital. The implant enables her to hear sound.

A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can provide sound to people who have significant hearing loss, says Laticia Pienaar, hospital spokesperson.

“Sage was born with bilateral profound hearing loss which was diagnosed at the age of 18 months at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

“She was fitted with hearing aids in January which were of little help due to the severity of her hearing loss,” says Pienaar.

Sage was then referred to the cochlear implant unit at Tygerberg Hospital where she was found to be a good candidate for implantation. She underwent her surgery on 23 June and she was activated on 9 July. Activation is when the internal component of the cochlear implant system is connected to the external sound processor worn behind the ear by means of audiological programming.

Currently Sage is in the mapping and programming stage, which includes weekly mapping Little Sage Cloete after her cochlear implant surgery at sessions for about four weeks. In Tygerberg Hospital. addition, she continues to receive weekly online therapy sessions via Zoom Jennifer Perold, audiologist and coordinawith her speech-language therapist at the tor of the cochlear implant unit, says: “It is Carel du Toit Centre. Here she is taught spo- a delight to watch Sage growing in confiken language using hearing technology and dence and in her awareness of new sounds natural learning exercises, says Pienaar. in her environment.”

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 BURGEMEESTER SE JULIE-TOESPRAAK VOOR DIE STADSRAAD Belangrike hoogtepunte vir inwoners: • Ek wil graag my simpatie betuig teenoor die families, vriende en geliefdes van almal wat oor die afgelope paar weke aan Covid-19 gesterf het.

• Die nasionale regering moet gehoor gee aan die beroepe van die gasvryheids-, toerisme-, wyn- en ander groot sektore. Hierdie bedrywe kan veilig oopmaak maar bly meestal ingeperk en beperk. Enige besigheid wat veilig kan oopmaak, moet toegelaat word om dit te doen.

•

’n Stadseiendom van R56 miljoen sal aan die provinsie oorgedra word vir die verdere ontwikkeling van die Atlantis- spesiale ekonomiese sone. Hierdeur sal duisende werksgeleenthede ontsluit word en miljarde oor die volgende 15 jaar tot die streekekonomie gevoeg word.

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Die Stad stel grond in Khayelitsha beskikbaar vir die bou van ’n private hospitaal. Ons is bly ons kan tot vooruitgang vir die gemeenskap bydra.

•

’n Beroep word op gemeenskappe gedoen om dié wat grond wil beset of eiendom vernietig, te rapporteer.

Pogings om grond te beset, bedreig projekte vir behuising en menslike nedersettings ter waarde van R1,3 miljard. Verlede week is die grond vir ’n behuisingsprojek van R50 miljoen in Makhaza onwettig beset, wat die regte van 420 families ondermyn wat geduldig op ’n baksteenhuis wag. Pogings tot besetting by die Blueberry Hill-behuisingsterrein in Eersterivier dreig ook om 1 500 begunstigdes te ondermyn. Die Stad doen alles in sy vermoë om onwettige besettings te bekamp, en ons sal bly opstaan vir die oorweldigende meerderheid wetsgehoorsame inwoners.

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Die Stad is gereed om die hofaansoek deur die SA Menseregtekommissie (MRK) teen te staan waarvolgens gevra word dat die gemenereg-reg om eiendom te beskerm, onwettig verklaar word. Die MRK vra die Hooggeregshof vir ’n interdik om grondeienaars te verhoed om leë, onbewoonde strukture te verwyder as ’n manier om die eiendom teen besetting te beskerm. Die kommissie vra ook vir die nietigverklaring van alle bestaande hofbevele wat die Stad toestemming gee om spesifieke terreine teen onwettige besetting te beskerm.

Dit sal ’n gevaarlike presedent skep en die magte van die Grondwet ver oorskry.

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Ek is dankbaar teenoor al die Stadspersoneel, die diensverskaffers en ons vennote in die provinsiale regering wat dag en nag werk om gesondheidsfasiliteite gereed te kry, verseker dat toetsfasiliteite geredelik beskikbaar is, duisende ondersteuningspakkies aan klein ondernemings versprei sodat hulle veilig kan heropen, kosmiddele aan duisende inwoners in nood verskaf, en die manier waarop ons werk, aanpas sodat ons ons dienslewering kan voortsit.

Vooruitgang is moontlik, en ons kan die probleme wat ons in die gesig staar, as Een Stad Tesame oorkom.

Was jou hande. Hou jou afstand.

Kontak die Stad Kaapstad se tolvrye nommer 0800 872 201.

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Musieklesse nóú agter skerm gebied RICHARD ROBERTS @richardjohn_rj

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edert die uitbreek van die Covid-19pandemie het verskeie ondernemings, organisasies en instansies hul werkswyse en manier van doen drasties aangepas.

Een van die instansies wat nie die impak van die pandemie en die gepaardgaande inperking kon vryspring nie, is die Hugo Lambrechts-musieksentrum in Parow, wat ook weens dié situasie sy manier van klasgee moes aanpas.

Daar word deesdae van agter ’n deurskynende plastiekskerm klas gegee of oudisies uitgevoer, sê dr. Arisa Voges, hoof van die sentrum.

Die musieksentrum is deel van die WesKaapse Onderwysdepartement en volg die gewone skoolkwartaalrogram.

“Ons is dus onderhewig aan wat van bo besluit word; ons is nie ’n onafhanklike musieksentrum of privaatskool nie. As die president sê maak oop, dan maak ons oop; as hy sê maak toe, dan maak ons toe,” sê Voges.

Die sentrum bied tans klasse aanlyn aan.

Die sentrum maak op Woensdag 12 Augustus weer sy deure vir alle leerders oop.

“Ons het so vroeg as April vanjaar besluit om soveel leerders moontlik aanlyn te akkommodeer.

“Ons was gelukkig in die sin dat sowat 80% tot 90% van ons leerders toegang het tot toestelle soos rekenaars, selfone en tablette, waarmee hulle ons aanlyn onderrig kon fasiliteer.

“Ons onderwysers is almal rekenaarvaardig en almal het toegang tot rekenaars.”

Klasse is onder meer via WhatsApp-klankopnames en video’s gedoen.

“Die leerder maak ’n kort opname van hom- of haarself wat ’n klein uittreksel speel en stuur dit dan aan die onderwyser, wat dit bestudeer en ook kritiseer, waarna dit teruggestuur word aan die leerder met die nodige instruksies.” Voges sê huiswerk is ook aan

leerders op dié wyse gestuur.

Daar is ook telefoonoproepe gemaak op dae wanneer daar nie genoeg data was nie.

“Dan is daar ook die meer gespesialiseerde platforms. Zoom was baie gewild, want dit is maklik. Skype was ook baie gewild.” Ander platforms sluit in Google, Gmail en Facebook.

“Alles het maar afgehang van die onderwyser en die leerder.”

Selfs nadat die skole geleidelik oopgemaak het, het ’n groot aantal leerders besluit om verder aanlyn klas te ontvang.

“Dit bly die verkose manier van die ouers, want dis gemaklik, hulle hoef nie in te ry na die sentrum nie, ons kan ons tyd beter benut en natuurlik is daar die groot veiligheids- en gesondheidsaspek.” ’n Uitdaging met aanlyn onderrig is egter die internetspoed, omdat optiese vesel nog nie in McIntyreweg, Parow beskikbaar is nie, sê Voges.

Ander probleme wat hulle ervaar het sedert die inperking was dié met die sentrum se ontwikkelingsprogram vir leerders van die Kaapse Vlakte. Net ’n paar van die leerders kon aanlyn klas ontvang.

Voges sê die sentrum se bestuurspan vergader deesdae via Microsoft Teams, maar een keer per week hou die span ’n aangesigtot-aangesig vergadering – almal natuurlik met maskers aan. Buiten vir die maskers, word gesigskerms ook gebruik en word fisieke afstand deur die onderwysers en leerders gehandhaaf.

Voges sê leerders wat instrumente bespeel soos viool en klavier mag hul maskers aanhou wanneer die klas aan die gang is, maar dan is daar probleme wanneer leerders blaasinstrumente of sangonderrig ontvang, want dan moet die maskers verwyder word.

“Daarom het ons groot, deurskynende plastiekskerms gekry. Dis twee meter hoog en party twee tot drie meter breed met wiele.

Ons het ’n paar daarvan ontvang,” sê Voges.

Dit beperk die druppels wat moontlik ver-

Só word klas en oudisies deesdae by die Hugo Lambrechts-musieksentrum in McIntyreweg in Parow aangebied. Liam Burden (links), ’n opvoeder, luister aandagtig terwyl een van die leerders, Truhann van der Poel, ’n oudisie aflê vir ’n plek by die musieksentrum. sprei kan word. Daar vind ook gereeld sanitasie plaas, sê sy.

Voges sê die hele proses wat veroorsaak is deur die pandemie, was ’n uitdaging.

“Dit was nie maklik nie. Die moeilikste ding om te oorkom is die aanvanklike angs en spanning wanneer jy die eerste keer weer

moet begin werk.”

Dit het egter tot dusver vir almal goed uitgewerk, sê sy.

“Die meeste van ons kollegas is gesond,” sê Voges.

Byna alle groot geleenthede vir die jaar by die musieksentrum is afgestel.

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Covid stabilises, but unemployment rises DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke

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he coronavirus pandemic is showing a decline in some areas of Cape Town and the rest of the Western Cape, while in stark contrast the “unemployment pandemic” is taking root.

Premier Alan Winde last week called for urgent talks with national minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and minister of health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, about the humanitarian crisis that stares the province in the face due to the impact of regulations on the Western Cape’s economy.

The office of the premier on Friday 31 July confirmed they anticipate that almost 240 000 jobs will be lost in the province across all sectors as a result of the pandemic and lockdown.

The Cape metro public health system is currently coping with the demands of the pandemic with a total capacity of 71%, for Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 patients, according to Winde.

“The health department has been studying a number of indicators available to us, including the positivity rate of Covid-19 tests, the number of new Covid-19 deaths, the number of Covid-19 hospitalisations in both the public and private sector, and the number of infected healthcare workers to ascertain trends in the pandemic,” he said on Tuesday 29 July.

This data indicates early, but positive signs that infections are starting to plateau.

Winde says businesses still closed, where they can open safely, must be allowed to do so, to mitigate the dire consequences on vulnerable communities in the province.

“While this is good news, it does not mean

that we can rest on our laurels. We must keep our curve moving in the right direction, downwards. If we let our foot off the pedal now, and don’t continue to change our behaviour, then we risk new flare-ups and an acceleration of cases in the future. We cannot allow this to happen.”

Up until 29 July, the Brackenfell field hospital had admitted 82 patients, of which 65 were discharged, and had no deaths. The Hospital of Hope has admitted 1 366 patients to date. By 29 July there had been 150 discharges, and 77 deaths. The Thusong Centre, Khayelitsha, has admitted 234 patients, with 31 deaths to date.

“From the very beginning, I have argued that we should not treat our Covid-19 response as a zero-sum game. We can save lives now and do so in a way that will also save lives in the future. The reality is that we are facing a serious humanitarian crisis in the Western Cape, as tens of thousands of people lose their jobs, and access to income.

A job is not a ‘nice-to-have’, it is the difference between putting food on the table and starving,” he said. Discussions to be made are aimed at the adverse effects on major job creation sectors that impact citizens in the province to make a living, according to Winde’s spokesperson, Bianca Capazorio.

These, she says, include tourism, the restaurant industry, agri-processing and certain retail sectors which are being affected by the ban on liquor sales.

By 30 July the Tygerberg district of Cape Town had recorded a total number of 11 419 positive cases and the northern district 5 364 cases. According to the provincial health Covid-19 dashboard, regions in the northern suburbs of the City that feature in the top-20 list of the highest incidences are, Delft (885), Dunoon (590) and Kuils River (536).

Woensdag, 5 Augustus 2020

Stuitig en guitig saam met Elsabe Die Boer-by-die-huis bied ’n sappige Vrouedag-viering met die pretprater Elsabe Aldrich aan.

In Van treurkoeklikheid tot triomfantelikheid – guitige en selfs stuitige wenke oor vrouwees in 2020 praat Elsabe oor sappigheid, selfs in droogtetoestande soos pandemies en ander peste.

Sy sê 2020 is nie jou gewone skrikkeljaar nie.

“Februarie het wel 29 dae gehad, maar Maart was 300 dae lank, Mei 2 jaar, Junie ’n dekade en Julie ’n eeu. Dit is ’n verskrikte en skrikwekkende jaar.”

Dit sal aanlyn te sien wees van Donderdag 6 Augustus om 19:00 tot 11 Augustus om 19:00.

Drag: “Opsioneel – niemand sal daaroor skinder nie. Jy hoef nie op te dollie nie, maar as jy sat is vir jou pajamas, gaan gróót, meisie!”

Versnaperings: “Sal deur jouself voorsien word, so kry net waarvoor jy lus is,” nooi sy.

Kaartjies kos R100 en is beskikbaar by

Elsabe Aldrich www. webtickets.co.za of by Pick n Paywinkels.

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Plans to cap asbestos dumpsite DESIRÉE RORKE @dezzierorke Plans to develop the old asbestos dumpsite in Brackenfell Industria is well underway.

When completed the land will boast a new development for industrial use.

Engineers appointed to construct the environmental capping of the soil and the civil engineer who will deal with future services such as water, sewage and internal road design, visited the site a fortnight ago.

Local company Segway in March acquired shares in Durobrick (Pty) Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

Pieter Smith from Segway says the appli-

cation for plans to cap the soil is currently being finalised and consultants are engaging with the national department of environmental affairs over the procedural timeline.

“Due to the historic use of the land (as an asbestos factory) we are hoping to have the application dealt with on an urgent basis,” he says.

The soil capping process will render the land safe for development by preventing any asbestos fibres being emitted into the air during construction.

This R45 million project entails the containment of the asbestos from the surrounding area by specialised material.

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Fairy godparents take to the streets THABANG KUAHO @thab_journo

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ocal non-profit organisation Fountain Angels Pantry, which launched at the start of lockdown, took its fundraising initiative aimed at providing food to 100 underprivileged Kraaifontein and Brackenfell families, to the streets on Saturday 1 August.

Members of the organisation dressed up in fairy outfits and stood at the traffic lights opposite Okavango Crossing Shopping Centre on Okavango Road, entertaining motorists and hoping that coins or maybe even bank notes, would be dropped into the cute little pink piggy banks they were holding.

The blik skud, as they called the fun-filled event, was a first for the organisation and

they fully enjoyed it.

“With the blik skud, we thought we could try and get the community to also help a little bit and, at the same time, to see the faces behind this young initiative,” spokesperson Celeste Mellet says.

Mellet says proceeds from this event will go towards buying dry ingredients for food packs that will be given to the families.

This idea of fundraising came about when founding members ruled out the traditional way of asking established businesses for donations.

“Because all members were already donating ingredients for the food themselves, we thought of including the community.”

She says their plans were executed well and what stood out was the enthusiasm and

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By Zintle Maliwa, Marketing Assistant: Corporate Communications & Marketing College of Cape Town

In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Education is fundamental to development and growth. Growth, development and poverty reduction is dependent on the knowledge and skills acquired. Two College of Cape Town lecturers “aspire to inspire” others, through education and equality of all citizens.

Dr. Charles Mbayi completed his PhD in Mathematics and Mrs. Noreth Muller-Kluits was selected to render an oral presentation at the Social Work Education and Social Development (SWESD) Conference in Rimini, Italy. The oral presentation will be based on her abstract titled: “Social Work and Rehabilitation – ensuring a free and just society inclusive of all persons with disabilities as equal citizens.”

The abstract forms part of her current doctoral research study she's currently pursuing.

Lecturer graduates with PhD in Mathematics Dr. Charles Mbayi, a lecturer at Pinelands Campus recently graduated with a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Western Cape. His passion for teaching and learning has inspired him to study mathematics.

Dr. Mbayi pursued his tertiary education in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Statistic Mathematics and spending ten years as a Mathematics lecturer, he relocated to South Africa.

willingness of motorists to help.

“We found Kraaifontein and Brackenfell drivers were great fun and very friendly.

People were supportive and interested in our work. Based on the fun we had, and funds raised, we will definitely be doing another collection.”

She says the next one will probably take place in a parking lot of a shopping centre that is yet to be decided.

Funds raised during the blik skud were enough to feed the 100 families for a week.

“We are so blessed and grateful to everyone who donated, and we know we will grow from strength to strength.”

The NPO was started by 10 people who decided to cook and deliver food to, and raise funds for families that do not have much.

“This carried on while we discovered more families that could benefit from this initiative.”

When lockdown regulations were eased and some members returned to work Fountain Angels Pantry, now a registered NPO, halted providing cooked food to the families and started providing them with meal packs.

“Apart from our own money, we have been surviving on donations from friends and family and had to stretch the funds as far as we possibly could. At the same time, we had to ensure that food packs were as nutritious as they were cost effective.”

Food parcels consist of seven different “just add water” meals, which can also be prepared with milk.

V Email celeste@fountainangels.co.za.

Lecturer set to render an oral presentation at the SWESD Conference in Italy Mrs. Noreth Muller-Kluits, a lecturer at the Crawford Campus, in the NC(V) Primary Health Department, has her abstract selected for oral presentation at the Social Work Education and Social Development (SWESD) Conference in Rimini, Italy. The abstract is based on “Social Work and Rehabilitation – ensuring a free and just society inclusive of all persons with disabilities as equal citizens” is based on her current doctoral research study she is pursuing.

The focus of the oral presentation will demonstrate how social work can contribute to the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, especially when integrating into society. This conference will be hosted by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW). The conference planned to take place in June 2020, but due to the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak was postponed to November 2020.

The interest in disability has developed over the years, she has both a personal and professional background in the eld. She has been involved with disability awareness at the college, including in 2018 facilitating an awareness talk hosted by NC(V) Primary Health Level 2 students on the accessibility of Crawford campus which was attended by College Executive. She is currently doing her doctoral degree in social work at Stellenbosch University focusing on experiences of adults with an acquired physical disability on social work support. She enjoys doing qualitative research as it provides participants with the opportunity to share their stories. She hopes to be able to further advocate for persons with disabilities as a minority group that could affect anyone at any time.

Once settled in South Africa, Dr. Mbayi obtained his Master’s degree, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from the University of the Western Cape. He then joined the academic team at the College of Cape Town, Pinelands Campus as a Mathematics lecturer. Dr. Mbayi uses every opportunity to encourage students to be passionate about Mathematics and the application thereof. “My passion for mathematics grew during my high school career.

Solving math problems gives me a real pleasure as it allows for both critical and relative thinking. I remember when I was in high school, I was always good in mathematics than any other subjects. “I enjoy calculations and numbers” said Dr. Mbayi.

From left to right: Mr. Mphumzi Booi, Deputy Principal: Corporate Services; Mr. Louis van Niekerk, Principal; Dr. Charles Mbayi and Mrs. Noreth Muller-Kluits (seating).

From left to right: Mr. Mphumzi Booi, Deputy Principal: Corporate Services; Mr. Louis van Niekerk, Principal; Mrs. Noreth Muller-Kluits and Dr. Charles Mbayi (seating).

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To be featured here registered NPOs and NGOs or those with clear proof of their donations/activities can email a description of their service, NPO number (if applicable) and contact details to nielen.deklerk@tygerburger.co.za. Please include specific needs and a drop-off point, if possible.

V Alta du Toit aftercare in Bellville makes provision for the care and development of 220 intellectually disabled adults between the ages of 18 and 82 years.

They’re currently in need of white soap and roll-on deodorant for male and female residents. Donations can be dropped off at the security gate of their premises at 80 Lincoln Street, Boston.

Email Marina van der Meulen on marina@altadutoit.org.za or call 021 913 2106.

V Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has established a Covid-19 relief fund aimed at supporting its most vulnerable students. To donate SMS “Covid Fund” to “35525”. Each SMS costs R3 and free SMSs do not apply.

To donate online, visit www.cput.ac.za/advancement/giving.

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his year the Mosselbank River Conservation Team (MRCT) combined two projects, its Mandela Day clean-up and the launch of Plastic Free July, into one project.

The MRCT was started as project by Garden Cities, but has since soared to play a huge environmental role in Greenville. The community initiative is aimed at rehabilitating and maintaining the social, ecological and amenity value of the Mosselbank River corridor in Greenville.

More than 150 volunteers collected 143 bags – removing 375.5kg of waste.

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution, “so that we can have cleaner streets, oceans, rivers and beautiful communities”, says Danielle Cronje, environmental officer of Garden Cities.

“By joining the challenge, you commit to cutting your single-use plastic items by refusing the use of straws, plastic cutlery, bags and replacing them with alternatives such as metal straws and material bags,” she says.

The MRCT brainstormed and wondered how they could incorporate this challenge into the Greenville and Fisantekraal community. “We then approached two local women in the community to assist us with crafting material bags that we would then hand out to the children to paint on and personalise it – thereby encouraging the chil-

The children proudly show off their painted shopping bags. Children and their parents were encouraged to say no to single-use plastic bags and rather use material bags. dren to say no to plastic bags and use their material bags,” she says.

This project was launched on Mandela Day on 18 July.

“The children and their parents were encouraged to say no to single-use plastic bags and rather use material bags. We handed out 100 bags and hope to double this next year.

We had some beautiful, creative designs and hope that the children will share this message with their friends,” Cronje says.

The day was ended with soup and vetkoek handed out by Lizzy’s Soup Kitchen, run by Elizabeth Maans, also chairperson of the MRCT, and her group of volunteers.

Anyone who wants to support the MRCT or Lizzy’s Soup Kitchen and other soup kitchens in Fisantekraal, can send an email to mosselbankconservationteam@gmail.com, or visit Mosselbank River Conservation Team on Facebook and Instagram.

V Inceba Projects in Bellville helps vulnerable individuals and groups on a multidisciplinary level. They also run the only Baby Saver in Bellville and surrounds. They need donations of non-perishables, toiletries and cleaning products. Call 083 992 2363.

V The Eat Out Relief Fund supports the restaurant industry, many who are opening their kitchens to serve their communities. To donate (or request funds) visit http://help.eatout.co.za.

V HewLin Compassion in Kraaifontein focusses on alleviating the hardships of individuals, families and communities through education and skills development. They need toiletries (especially soap to enforce hand hygiene during this time of lockdown), stationery and food donations.

Contact them on 081 207 9485 or info@hewlincompassion.org.za.

Danielle Cronje, team coordinator and environmental officer of Garden Cities, tells the story of Dory and Crush and why they are unhappy in their home with all the plastic pollution. She showed the children all the small plastic pieces that can be found in the stomachs of fish as they think its food.

Lizzy’s Soup Kitchen, run by Elizabeth Maans (left), and her group of volunteers handed out soup and vetkoek to end off the day.

V Magdalena Home in Bellville has been in existence since 1902 and its programmes focus mainly on child and family services. They need baby clothes (0-18 months), baby toiletries (like baby bum cream), birth mother toiletries (like toothpaste, soap and shampoo) and nappies (size 1 to 3).

Call 021 948 3637 or send an email to info@magdalena.org.za.

V The Ithemba Foundation strives to raise awareness of depression as a biological illness and raise funds for research about this disease.

They require funds to help sponsor research in the field. A section 18A tax-deductible receipt, is available on request. Send an email to ithembafoundation@mweb.co.za.

V The Inothando Foundation in Philippi provides food for needy children, elderly and the unemployed.

They require any donation of clothing. Call Ncumisa Moroeng on 072 977 2871.

More than 150 volunteers collected 143 bags of waste during a short 67 minutes clean-up on Mandela Day.

Way to go! The Mosselbank River Conservation Team (MRCT) members give a thumbs up after successful Mandela Day projects.

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Prevention key to self-defence RACINE EDWARDES racine.edwardes@media24.com

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verybody needs to ensure their personal safety, including children,” says Kelee Arrowsmith who will present a free self-defence series online in partnership with TygerBurger’s sister newspapers People’s Post and City Vision.

Arrowsmith founded ACT (Advanced Conflict Training) Personal Safety in response to a lifechanging attack which happened about 20 years ago. At the time, she was working as a repo agent.

“One day I went to pick up a big screen TV from a rather large lady who really did not want to give it back. I tried to convince her that it was the right thing to do, but in short, she picked me up and threw me down a flight of stairs,”

she writes on the company website.

Having survived the harrowing ordeal, she began to develop a safety methodology that would work for anyone – from a housewife to a businessman and everyone in between. Personal safety, Arrowsmith says, is more about prevention than being physically ready for a fight.

“It’s the mental preparation, learning to set boundaries, learning about awareness, learning what the bad guy looks like,” she explains.

“Being safe has a lot more to do with prevention than actually physically getting into it. I would say about 90% of violent confrontations can be prevented by doing things before you get into the attack”.

While her client-base is mainly

women, she says men can also benefit from learning about personal safety.

“Most of our clients are women because women tend to feel a lot more vulnerable than men. They enrol to defend themselves against the ‘bad guys’ ”.

But, she adds: “We get men who have really thought through their personal safety – like what would they do if two criminals kicked their doors in and rushed in with guns.”

With South Africa suffering the scourge of domestic violence and gender-based violence, Arrowsmith says women especially will benefit from learning the principles of personal safety and self-defence.

“It gives you a lot of confidence and a lot more awareness. Once you start doing self-defence of any

“About 90% of violent confrontations can be prevented by doing things before you get into the attack.” kind, your surroundings become a lot more important to you, you start to look at things differently; so that would make a big difference to your safety,” she explains.

Arrowsmith adds that being mentally prepared for a confrontation, if the situation escalates that far, is beneficial.

“If a woman knows some basic

self-defence, it will make a massive difference (in an altercation).

But she has to be mentally prepared to go through with whatever physical things she decides to do, because just one kick in the groin most likely isn’t going to just end that type of violence – especially if it’s a spouse,” she says.

The online events will cover six topics: . Ever wondered what a bad guy “looks” like? . The spicy side of your pepper spray. . Here’s how your kids can protect themselves. . Did you know your house has safety layers? . Split-second decisions when confronted with violence. . What does a safe room in your home look like?

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Elderly couple isolate together at facility SAMANTHA LEE-JACOBS @samantha_lee121 For many, the thought of isolating from your loved ones for several days after testing positive for Covid-19 can be daunting. Especially if you are in the high-risk category.

But for Valarie and Jacob Bruiners, who have been married for 35 years, spending time together in one of the province’s Covid-19 isolation facility for a few days was like a second honeymoon, making their marital bond even stronger.

Jacob (67) is wheelchair-bound and suffers from diabetes and hypertension. When he started having breathing difficulties at home, he was tested for Covid-19.

After he received his positive result, they were informed of their isolation options and chose to quarantine at a Western Cape health isolation facility in the Cape Town metropole.

“I was very calm and did not panic when I found out I had the Coronavirus, because if you stress, then you will make yourself even sicker,” says Jacob.

“The department arranged for the Red Dot taxi to collect me, and I had to leave my wife behind because I could not safely isolate at home and I understood that it was the best decision for my family.”

Valerie (71), who is a community worker, volunteers making food for a local feeding scheme. After her husband tested positive she

went to get tested even though she had disValarie played no symptoms. and Jacob Upon receiving her Bruiners. positive result it was decided that the couple would isolate together.

“After all, it is not right for a wife to be in a strange place without her husband,” says Valerie. “The staff were so helpful. They made arrangements to have me isolate in a double room with my husband.”

Jacob was happy to have his wife with him which lifted his already positive spirits even more.

“When I saw my wife, I felt so much better and was very happy that we and the love I have for my wife could be together again, my spirit grew even stronger. We bonded was lifted,” says Jacob. with each other and the place was The Bruiners were provided peaceful. I have called this place with medication and were moni- ‘heaven’ because the staff wore tored daily by staff in case any com- white outfits, they treated us well, plications presented. The isolation the other people using the service facilities also provide three daily were friendly and everyone was healthy meals and any additional laughing and made me feel commedication and treatment that pa- fortable,” says Jacob. tients require.

The couple has since returned This also aided wheelchair- home and is enjoying life, grateful bound Jacob who can now safely to have recovered from Covid-19, use a walker as a result of their despite their ages and comorbiditreatment. ties.

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Monique Johnstone, spokesperson for the provincial department of health, says if more than one person tests positive, they can be given the option of isolating together as was in the case of the Bruiners.

“We do isolate families and couples together if they have multiple people residing in a home and cannot safely isolate separately from their high-risk family members,” she says.

The facilities are available to anyone who needs them.

“These facilities are available to everyone who cannot safely isolate at home to protect their vulnerable loved ones and there is no cost involved. We arrange for the Red Dot taxi service to collect the person at home and transport them safely back home once the isolation and quarantine period is completed. We encourage people to pack sufficient clothes and snacks for the duration of their stay,” says Johnstone.

Three healthy meals are served daily.

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hey say when the travel bug has bitten, there’s no getting rid of it. And for the Rhoode family, not even the travel ban imposed during lockdown could stop them from seeing and tasting the world.

Samantha, her husband, Greg, and fouryear-old son, Jaegger, hosted countrythemed evenings which saw them celebrate the culture of various countries and ward off cabin fever.

“Basically it all started with lockdown giving us cabin fever. I was tired of making the same kind of food and my son, who loves to go out and explore, was pretty frustrated of being at home,” says Samantha.

“I thought why not make Mexican food and set the table and decor for the mood, then my son suggested we dress up, which I thought was a brilliant idea. So with it being level five, we looked around the house for what we could use for decor and wear to pretend we were actually in Mexico.”

On that first evening, Saturday 25 April, they set the dining area, dressed in character, made the food and played Mexican music, pretending they were in Mexico for the day.

“While eating we would discuss the cultures of the country with my son and it turned into a great way to learn about another country. It was a hit! And it gave us something to look forward to doing every week, kept us entertained, educated our son and we had so much fun at the same time,” says Samantha.

For the most part, they use what they have at home; and included in the themed evenings is traditional food, music, clothing and decorations depicting the country’s culture and a lesson for Jaegger on the history of the country coupled with dancing and fun.

“I do the research, Google recipes and make DIY costumes. My husband is the director and takes the amazing pictures and my son, as mentioned before, is the one with the initial inspiration and idea.

“As lockdown levels eased, I would ask close friends or neighbours if they had an item I was missing to wear or for decor and props,” she says.

They have already visited, Mexico, Greece, Paris, Japan, England, Hawaii, India, Russia and Egypt thus far.

The family in “Hawaii”.

Samantha, Greg and Jaegger Rhoode on their trip to “Greece”.

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The family in “Paris, France”.

Covid-19 isolation time reduced to 10 days

Rugby club celebrates a year: The NTK Youth Academy celebrated its first anniversary recently. Coach Christopher Diedericks says although the Covid-19 pandemic has put a cloud over the season, they have decided to do something small to celebrate, just to commemorate the year and to create some positivity going forward.

“The academy is the birth of a new generation of rugby players in the northern suburbs community. With this in place and positive growth, we hope in future that these boys can develop into great individuals, as not only do we educate through sports, but we also hope to educate them with fundamental life skills to help prepare them for the next step, potentially becoming the next WP or Springbok player,” says Diedericks. There are about 45 boys in three different age groups currently in the club.

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The duration of infectiousness in patients with severe disease (in other words requiring admission due to clinical instability) is less well established. In general, patients with severe disease may continue to shed the virus at higher levels for longer periods than patients with mild disease, he says.

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To illustrate this in simple terms, if a patient was admitted and placed on oxygen, we advise that when the oxygen supplementation is discontinued, the patient must remain in isolation for another 10 days,” he says.

He adds the guidelines have been guided by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Ministerial Advisory Committee, however, initially submitted a proposed reduction to eight days. After considering this advice the national coronavirus command resolved to reduce the number to 10 days.

He did however state that this may differ from case to case.

“The recommended isolation time is the period during which a patient is still considered infectious. This should be distinguished from the point at which a patient is medically well enough to return to work. Some patients, especially those who have had severe disease, may require to be booked off sick for longer,” says Mkhize.

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RUGBY: FORMER ALUMNUS RETURNS TO LEAD

Treu appointed new UWC coach T

he University of the Western Cape announced the appointment of Paul Treu as its new rugby coach on Friday 31 Ju-

ly.

The former Springbok Sevens and Kenya Sevens coach takes over from Lionel Langenhoven, who was the interim coach after the sudden passing of Chester Williams in September last year.

Treu is no stranger to the university, having enrolled as an undergrad student, obtaining a Higher Diploma in Education in 1993.

This served as a springboard to his subsequent degrees in education, educational psychology and sports directorship.

“I just want to thank everyone at the University of the Western Cape for appointing me as the head coach of the Varsity Cup team. I started my career at the university as a player and now I’m returning as a coach.

I’m really excited to start working with the

team and the staff and everyone at the uni- what is important in the ‘big data’ landscape versity,” Treu said. that will set organisations apart.” Director UWC Rugby participates in the Varsity of sport at UWC, Mandla Gagayi, said Treu’s Cup – South Africa’s premier appointment ties in with his university rugby competition. vision for the institution’s “I am exploring opportunisporting ambitions. ties to team up with a high per“Treu’s appointment reinformance organisation that reforces our strategy towards lies on innovation and critical promotion of balance between thinking, which in turn prioriacademics and sport. It also tises best practice methods to reaffirms our commitment to achieve their goal,” Treu said the transformation of rugby during his interview for the as a sport where black coahead coach position. ches are usually overlooked “I believe that the next geneor under-utilised. ration in rugby will require “I thank interim coach, Lioeven more innovative approa- Paul Treu when he was nel Langenhoven, for ably ches to performance than ever the coach of the guiding the university before. As technology has beco- Springboks Sevens through a difficult Varsity me more pervasive and informa- team. PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES Cup campaign.” tion more freely accessible, it is UWC rector and vice-Chanthe ability to process, filter and commit to cellor, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, believes

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“Mr Treu is a shining example of what can be achieved when student athletes can create a balance between their careers in sport and their academic honours”.

Correction Last week, TygerBurger incorrectly reported that Dominic Isaacs is the coach of Cape Umoya United (“Ajax memories fond for Isaacs”, 28 July).

The team is coached by Maahier Davids, after Isaacs and Cape Umoya United parted ways in November last year.

TygerBurger apologises for the error.

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