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TOURISTS are sitting duckswhen browsingthrough the historic streets of Bo-Kaap.Aspate ofmuggings involving touristshas

sparked residents’ outrage.They fear that the areamight be incorrect-

ly labelled by their international visitors asa place for hoodlums.Last weekend, a Swedish couple were tak-

ing in sights when they were approached bytwo unarmed men.Bothmen grabbed the husband, ripped off

his backpack and rushed off into the infa-mous Kraal informal settlement.Lastweek, another tourist hadher camera

stolen outside the Wale Street RecreationalPark, resulting in a stand-off between thesuspect and the woman’s fiancé.The suspect eventually fled to to the hills.No arrests have been made.Spokesperson for Cape Town Central po-

lice, Captain Ezra October, says officershave noticed a slight increase in muggingsin recentweeks. “These incidents seem to bepicking up and I can only assume that it’sdue to the influx of people into the city cen-tre,” he says.Tourists also become easy targets as they

are not “streetwise” when taking in thesights of Cape Town, October continues.He could not confirm whether Bo-Kaap

was a hotspot formuggings, but still encour-aged tourists to be more vigilant. “In recentmeetings, we were told by some locals thattourists donot listen towarnings. This is notsomething new, because a tourist is here toenjoy their stay. But at the same time, theybecome soft targets for criminals,” he says.Sulaiman Isaacs, amember of theBo-Kaap

Neighbourhood Watch, says the crimes cur-rently plaguing the community are not sopettyand isnowspiralling intoa “major con-cern for the area”. “We are doing our bit asthe neighbourhood watch. We know whereall the hotspots are and we know wherethese criminals try and hide,” he says.

However, he explains that the lack of com-munity support will at the end of the day bethe main weakness for the neighbourhoodwatch. “We know this is a problem for ourcommunity, but the people from the areamust start standing up to fight this prob-lem,” he says.Bo-Kaap resident Ayesha Galant also wit-

nessed a tourist being robbed earlier thisyear and finds it shocking that the suspectswere once again seen walking the streets ofBo-Kaap after the incident.“I will not be surprised if these boys are

from the area. I recognised them immediate-ly and this was after I heard they had beencaught already,” she says.Galant suggests that tourists be properly

informed about the dangers of touring thecommunity, but on the other hand, feels sadthat her area has to be treated like a “prisonground”. “Before letting people into a pris-on, they get toldwhat to do andwhat the dan-gers of the prison are. People should not fearcoming into this neighbourhood, but withthe rate of robberies, nobody will want tovisit the area any longer,” she says.Resident Safwaan Sampson believes that

all informal settlements should be removedfrom Bo-Kaap as part of tackling crime.“It’s no secret that these criminals are hid-

ing out in these settlements. They are givingour community a bad name,” he says.Sampson explains that he dreads thinking

about the stories that are told by tourists totheir families and friends once they returnhome. “It really isn’t fair; this is not whatBo-Kaap is about. We have so much historyon show in this community,” he says.“But how can the world be exposed to this

history if stupid criminals spoil their tour?”Police encourage tourists to stick to their

groups, avoid walking alone, follow the tourguide and listen to warnings given by locals.October says: “We cannot stop tourists

from visiting the area, but we will try andget them to be a bit more aware of the dan-gers certain areas pose.”

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AIRBORNE:AIRBORNE: South African­born Matt Silver­Vallance took to the skies on Saturday in thedaredevil Balloon Run stunt to raise R10m towards the building of the Nelson MandelaChildren’s Hospital in Gauteng. Seated in a paragliding harness, he was airlifted with 160helium­filled balloons to drift across the ocean from Robben Island to the Cape mainland.The flight took Silver­Vallance an hour from lift­off. At the highest point he was 1000mabove sea level before landing 300m offshore from Sunset Beach, Mouille Point. Silver­Val­lance said: “After lift­off, I soon realised this was not a scene out of a movie – this wasserious.” He added he was “overjoyed that we managed to successfully complete the mis­sion”. The Balloon Run is still far from its target. To donate, SMS the word “balloon”to 40301 or visit www.balloonrun.com. SMSes cost R20. PHOTO: NASIEF MANIE/PHOTO24

PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITIONTuesday, 9 April 20132 NEWS

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A COMBINED reportmerging a feasibilitystudy and commentsfrom a public participa-tion process is expectedto take forward plans forthe Cape Town Stadium.GrantPascoe, theMay-

oral Committee memberfor Tourism, Events andMarketing, says a deci-sion will be made in thenext three months.The City of Cape Town

is in the process of as-sessing all comments re-ceived after the first Public ParticipationProcess drew to an end last month.Meanwhile, Marco van Embden, the

chairperson of the Mouille Point Rate-payers’ Association (MPRA), says the as-sociation supports a “certain amount ofcommercialisation”.But, he says, the type and nature of this

processwould need to be discussed in fur-ther detail.“The stadium and surrounding areas

are public facilities which should nothave a profit motive as the driver,” hesays.Traffic congestion, parking, noise lev-

els and increased visitors are among theimplications of commercialising the sta-dium.The MPRA is concerned about the ef-

fect these implications will have on thecommunity.“Events inside the stadiumhave (mini-

mal) adverse effect on the surroundingcommunities. However, on event days,traffic flow and control would need to beimproved to avoid congestion,” Van Em-bden says.However, he says events at the shared

common fields and at the Green Point Ur-ban Park are of “greater concern” to theMPRA.Neither of these spaces have enclosed

areas suitable for events and residentsare plagued by noise.Stadium management has undertaken

new initiatives, whichwill fall within thecurrent approval planning, geared to-wards improving the practicality of thestadium.Initiatives being undertaken include

the refurbishment of the StadiumVisitorCentre, introducing an online version ofthe Fan Retail Store by the end of theyear, and offering a full conference facili-

ty.Installing digital advertisement boards

on the second tier of the stadium is alsopart of the plans.Concession rights will also be granted

for additional public mobile vending ma-chines for food and beverages.Chairperson for the Green Point Rate-

payers’ and Residents’ Association(GPRRA), Bob Goebel, confirms the asso-ciation opposes any further built infra-structure on the common outside the sta-dium.The GPRRA does not oppose commer-

cialising the land between the stadiumand Granger Bay Boulevard, if, however,these developments are “financially via-ble and not further liabilities”.“We support any viable commercial ac-

tivity appropriate to the area within thestadium and stadium precinct whichdoes not get the City further,” he says.According to the GPRRA, the stadium

represents an “asset” to the City in pro-viding an attractive venue for majorevents, but is also an “undeniable finan-cial liability”.“It is vital that citizens of Cape Town

understand what is happening (and)make a conscious and active decisionabout the matter,” Goebel says.Pascoe confirms the report from a re-

cent feasibility study and comments re-ceived from the participation processwill together be taken to council in a com-bined report.Since the initiation of the public partic-

ipation process inDecember, theCity hasreceived about 200 comments.“It is anticipated that a decision will be

made in the next three months. A furtherparticipation process is envisaged afterwhich a report will be taken to council,”Pascoe says.

Step forwardfor stadium

WEIGHING OPTIONS: The future of the precinct of the CapeTown Stadium has yet to be decided. PHOTO: TAURIQ HASSEN

ALLALL THAT JTHAT JAZAZZ:Z: Cape Town was abuzz with activity this weekend with the annual Cape TownJazz Festival. The popular free opening concert saw performances from Jimmy Dludlu, localcrooner Jimmy Nevis (pictured) and many more at Greenmarket Square last Wednesdayevening. PHOTO: MICHAEL HAMMOND/PHOTO24

NADINE MOODIE

AN opinion piece in the UCT student publi-cation Varsity has beenmet with mixed feel-ings on social media.The publication’s editor-in-chief, Alexan-

dra Nagel, has, meanwhile, opted to retractsomeof thewordingonanaccompanyingpiechart which has been found to bemost offen-sive.This is in response to an on-campus sur-

vey done by student Qamran Tabo (20).Tabo wrote that 38% students preferred to

date “Caucasian” people, 14% preferred todate Indians, 19% preferred Coloureds, 11%preferred to date Asians, 10% preferred todate mixed race individuals and 8% pre-ferred “Africans”.The opinion piece, which was accompa-

nied by a disclaimer, has resulted in com-ments on Facebook and Twitter.It has since publication lastweekmadena-

tional headlines, and has led to the UCT edi-torial team fielding a deluge of complaints.Media24 press ombudsman George Claas-

sen says the results of the piece should notbe taken seriously, because it is not scientifi-cally representative and is unreliable.“This is a case of bad journalism and terri-

ble science exercised by theVarsity editorialteam,” says Claassen.Nagel reiterates the opinion expressed by

Tabo is not necessarily that of Varsity.“Thewriter didnot abuseher rightnordid

she have any intention of issuing an attack

on individual racial groups. She simply justpinpointed a matter that is still affectingSouth Africans,” Nagel said.“I will, however, retract the words ‘UCT

votes on most attractive race’ as the title ofthe pie chart.”UCT’s Young Communist League chair-

person Mangaliso Khomo says they willlodge a complaint with the South Africa Hu-man Rights Commission.“The results of the survey were insensi-

tive. This is a clear sign that race relationsare still a work in progress on campus,” hesaid.Claassen explained that the 60 students

polled in the survey were exercising theirconstitutional right. “People have the rightto say what they think. A question like thisshould’ve been used in a vox-pop.”Economics Honours student Thembi Losi

says the editorial team should have exer-cised better judgement.“They should have rather asked what

characteristics people value in others andnot race preference,” says Losi.“The question at hand is too subjective

and touches on race, (which is) a sensitivetopic in South Africa.”UCT SRC’s vice-chairperson of external

affairs, Keenan Hendricks, says the opinionpiece raises a serious issue of race sensitivi-ty in South Africa. “We really need to lookat the autonomy of the press, but at the sametime we also have to protect the dignity ofthe student who wrote the article.”

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Wednesday 10 April

V Stonehaven: Attorney Micheal Bagraim willdeliver a talk entitled The risks of workingabroad, which starts at 10:00 for 10:30. Entryis R20 and includes refreshments. For furtherinformation, phone 0 (021) 434 9555.

Thursday 11 April

V Sea Point: The Simcha Group of the Unionof Jewish Women will be holding a fundraisingquiz evening at 19:30 for 20:00 at the MaraisRoad Synagogue Hall. All are welcome to partic­ipate. Prizes are up for grabs for the winningteams. Entry is R40 per person. For further in­formation, phone Hermoine Sternberg on0 082 439 8006 or 0 (021) 433 2415.

Sunday 14 April

V Cape Town: Laughter in the Park will be host­ing the community event, Giggle Jiggle Jump atDe Waal Park at 11:00. All are welcome.

Wednesday 17 April

V Stonehaven: Author Rosamund Handler willgive a talk entitled Us & Them at 10:00 for10:30. Cost is R20, which includes refreshments.For further information, phone 0 (021) 4349555.

Thursday 18 April

V Cape Town: At the next SMME Breakfastmeeting at Central library, speaker Chris Alcockof OndlaBiz will deliver a talk entitled Transitionfrom Informal to Formal Business. He will lookat the steps to take and pitfalls to avoid. Regis­tration starts at 07:15 followed by a light buf­fet­style breakfast before the talk and discus­sion begins. The meeting aims to end at 09:00.Cost is R15, which is payable on entrance. Book­ing is essential; reserve your seat via email to2 [email protected] or via SMS to Marcia on0 083 539 8445. Alternatively phone the FO­CAL Book Room on 0 (021) 444 0988.

HOP TOHOP TO IT!IT! Staff at of the Hilton Hotel Cape Town hosted an Easter­themed party for the childrenin the care of the Women in Need (WIN) Playhouse. The organisation looks after approximately 50children. The children were treated to face and egg painting, jumping castles and participated inan Easter egg hunt. Each child also received lunch and an Easter goodie bag. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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SACS High School and a member of the SACS OldBoys Union, are proud to launch a national ClassicalMusic Competition this year. With prize money of overR21 000, the competition is open to anyone playingany of the instruments listed below. The competition isdivided into age-group categories, 11 years to 20years. There are two preliminary rounds and a finalround, for which two finalists will be chosen in eachcategory. The competition is from Thursday 8 August toThurs 15 August, 2013 at SACS High School, in theHofmeyr Hall. By hosting a national classical musiccompetition, SACS intends to nurture the musicaldevelopment of young people and to enhance itscommitment to promoting music at SACS.Instruments: Brass , Guitar, Harp, Percussion, Piano,Recorder, Strings , Voice , WoodwindThe information booklet and entry forms are availableon the school’s website www.sacshigh.org.za. (UnderAcademics, find Music and, at the top, you’ll be able todownload the Guidelines.) closing date 30 April 2013

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PLANS for a new comprehensive space forBMX riders, skateboarders and rollerblad-ers are now in motion.The City of Cape Town is looking to intro-

duce a “freestyle” park alongside the GreenPoint Urban Park which will cater for allforms of recreational skating and cycling.Ward councillor Beverley Schafer con-

firms that the first steering committeemeeting was held last week.The space opposite the Virgin Active

Gym, which runs parallel with the urbanpark, is earmarked for the project.“Ourvision is to create an inclusive space

in the form of a freestyle bicycle park,which will be open to all recreational wheelusers,” she says.The project will form part of the urban

park upgrade, Schafer explains.Fundswill bemade available through the

budget that has been put in place for thepublic open space.Skating enthusiast from Three Anchor

Bay, Sean O’Malley (27), has been on askateboard for the last 14 years and is “re-

lieved” and also excited at the same time tohear about the plans.He feels that a designated area for skate-

boarding, rollerblading and cycling hasbeen sorely lacking from the neighbour-hood.“I would have thought the Green Point

Urban Park would have had something inthere for us skaters,” O’Malley says.“I’m glad to hear they are thinking about

us, that is apart from opening the prome-nade to all formsof recreational skating andcycling.”Close friend and BMX devotee, Adam De-

laney, is already daydreaming of spirallingthrough the air and grinding the bars at thepark. “I know nothing is approved, but it’sa relief to hear them actually consideringthe skating and cycling fraternity. It willjust be nice to have a space completely de-signed for that purpose, because then youare able to see others performing tricks andyou can learn from them,” he says.“I hope they will be making some really

high ramps and not solely designing thepark for amateurusers.Wearequite experi-enced and need a challenge.”

Skaters cheer onwheels of change

LET’SLET’S GETGET PHYPHYSICSICAL!AL! Provincial government and the City of Cape Town joined hands toencourage Capetonians to adopt healthy lifestyles by participating in public aerobics ses­sions in the Company Gardens. The Friday morning initiative, hosted by the Departmentof Cultural Affairs, will run until 26 April. The most enthusiastic participants at a sessionreceive a prize. All are encouraged to attend the 30­minute aerobics workout in front ofIziko Museum starting at 08:30 this Friday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

THECape TownChildWelfare Society iscalling for assistance in finding Geral-dine April and Randal Maars.Thepairwere last seen in theSeaPoint

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THE Friends of Central Library will cele-brate World Book Day with a special sale ofSouth African and general books.WorldBookDay is onTuesday 23April but

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITIONTuesday, 9 April 20134 GENERAL

The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorateinvites you to comment on the following draft policies and strategy:

• Street People Policy• Early Childhood Development Policy• Youth Development Policy• Vulnerable Persons Policy• Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy• Poverty Alleviation and Reduction Strategy

Written comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:

• By e-mail to [email protected]• By fax to 086 576 0170• By hand at subcouncil offices• By post to 7th floor, Telkom Towers, Standard Bank Building, Hertzog Boulevard,

Cape Town 8001

From 8 April 2013 the policies and strategy will be available for perusal at all libraries,subcouncil offices and at www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay. You may also requestelectronic copies by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

The closing date for public comment is 7 May 2013.

For further information, please contact Fatima Davids attel. 021 417 4086 or send an e-mail [email protected].

ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER63/2013

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THE zany Top Gear boys are back.They’reheaded forDurban’sMo-

ses Mabhida Stadium for the TopGear Festival on Saturday 15 andSunday 16 June.This year two-time Formula 1

Champion Mika “Flying Finn”Häkkinen will join them as a guestdriver.The event promises to be bigger,

better and, in true Top Gear style,even more ambitious than in 2012.There will be four sensational

live stadium performances hostedby Jeremy Clarkson, James Mayand their tame racing driver, TheStig, along with their amazing team ofdare-devil precision drivers.Also returning is the unique and action-

packed Durban Street Circuit which lastyearplayedhost to a 90-minute track showhosted by Le Mans racing driver TiffNeedell and local F1 presenter and DJ Sa-sha Martinengo as well as the hugely an-ticipated F1 display.Petrolheads can immerse themselves in

their favourite brands and merchandiseat the extensive motoring expo at the Peo-ple’s Park.For more information on ticket prices,

which range from R250 to R2 100, or tobook visit www.topgearfestival.co.za.V Win! People’s Post readers can win five doublebasic tickets valued at R250 each. The tickets arenot transferrable and only valid for the Sunday 16June show. These are basic tickets only to view theTop Gear Live Stadium Show. They offer all-day ac-cess to the festival site, which includes The ActionZone, The Motoring Pavilion and standing view ofthe Street Circuit. Parking at the venue, as well astravel and accommodation to the venue and theshow are at the expense of the winners. Enter atwww.peoplespost.co.za. Winners will be notified viaemail.

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IT’S HOT and happening.Taste of CapeTown is on fromThursday

11 to Sunday 14 April at the Green PointCricket Club.

The festival offers the best food theMother City has to offer as the venue be-comes one giant restaurant where enthu-siasts can sample the offerings of 11 differ-

ent eateries in one venue.There are foodie exhibitions,

a chef’s demo theatre and win-eries.Food lovers can also interact

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SOUTHAFRICA is one of only 12 countriesacross the world where it is safe to drinktap water.The Blue Drop certification programme

ranked SA as the country with the thirdbest tap water in the world.The incentive-based ini-

tiative regulates waterservices globally, with theaim to improve and main-tain the quality of drinkingwater. It covers several wa-ter management aspects.Deidre Nxumalo-Free-

man, the president of theInstitute of Waste Manage-ment of Southern Africa,applauds local municipali-ties for its monitoring andattention to the quality ofour drinking water.“In South Africa, our

constitution dictates thataccess to safe drinking wa-ter is a basic human right.The department ofwater af-fairs instituted the BlueDrop programme in 2008 and since then, wehave largely seen continuous improvementin the rankings of our municipalities in re-spect of drinking water quality,” she says.“One source of ourwater is groundwater,

(which) collects underground from runoff.

We consider it essential that people areaware of how easily our water tables canbecome contaminated through bad wastemanagement practices. We also need to bevigilant when it comes to maintaining andupgrading the infrastructures that allowus

to have a high quality ofdrinking water.”The institute focuses on

education and training, inpartnership with munici-palities, to better equipthem with an understand-ing of the importance of ef-fective waste manage-ment matters.“As such we believe in

the efficacy of getting amessage across, particu-larly to those working atgrass roots level, in orderto engender a greater ap-preciation of the impor-tance of their variousfunctions,” Nxumalo-Freeman says.“While our local and

district municipalities are responsible forensuring that we have access to safe drink-ing water, wemust all assist in the process.The institutehasan important role in creat-ing awareness along with empowermentthrough information.”

SA water rankmakes a splash

SOME of the Mother City’s top chefs,restaurateurs and seafood lovers re-cently flocked to the V&A Waterfront

in support of the Southern African Sus-tainable Seafood Initiative, whichdraws awareness to sustainable fishingpractices.Itwas anight of top class eats, conver-

sation and taking a step to save ourseas.

Helping tosave our sea

CHEERS: Jess Gouws, Kayli Levitan and MartelizeTredoux toast to helping the environment.

FISH FRIENDS: Rudi Liebenberg andChristiaan Campbell support the cause.

SEA OF SUPPORT: Adam Greenblo and Tra­cy Chemaly catch up.

TAILS: Tyron CaitHness, Taryn Kelly and Bjorn Guido.DEEP BLUE: Henry and Mari Vigar.

PEOPLE'S POST | ATLANTIC SEABOARD | CITY EDITIONTuesday, 9 April 2013 NEWS 5

LAILA MAJIET

ALMOST 10 000 homeowners are up inarms about the City of Cape Town’s valua-tion of their properties.The City has received 8548 objections

since the general valuation roll of 815 676properties were published in February.Property prices had been derived from

sales around July last year.It appears homeowners in the leafy sub-

urbs of the city are in disagreementwith therecent valuation of their properties.Mayoral Committeemember for Finance,

Ian Neilson, says 2496 objections had beenemailed, 1005 lodged at the Cape TownCivicCentre, followed by 977, 588, 571, 558, and 515at the Alphen Centre, Somerset West, FishHoek, Plumstead and the Strand offices re-spectively.The remainder were from the other 13

venues spread across the city.The main reason objectors give are that

the values placed on their properties are toohigh. The next major item being objected iswrong physical address against properties,Neilson says.Valuation expert Jerry Margolius says

the ComputerAssistedMethod of Valuation(CAMA) used by the City has its downfalls.The method is used for the majority of

properties except specialised buildings.“The system is practised worldwide. To

do individual valuations is too expensive,”Margolius explains.However, this method works well only in

areas where there is uniformity.The process works well in the West Coast

and Cape Flats areas, Margolius says.However, in the areas which are located

along the “Table Mountain Chain”, beingthe southern suburbs and Atlantic Sea-board properties in Green Point and Camps

Bay, it does not comewithout its challenges,he says.“There are many different location fac-

tors which affect value. For example, in aCAMA process you may find property im-mediately belowHighLevel Road, Sea Pointbeing highly valued because propertiesabove High Level Road are being used to ob-tain the value.“The same will happen with sea-facing

buildings on Beach Road compared to prop-erties belowMainRoad. This all depends onthe knowledge of the computer programmethat is preparing the statistical model to ad-dress these issues,” he explains.However, Margolius says property own-

ers and tenantsmust check their valuationsand not use the CAMA system to attack thevaluation.“They need to assess the valuation them-

selves as at 1 July 2012.”Property owners who are unhappy with

the new valuation of their home have untilthe end of this month to appeal the estimat-ed property price.The rates and taxes will be payable on the

new property price estimations as fromMonday 1 July.Unhappiness with the amount of rates

levied does not constitute an objection.“Objections submitted against a per-

ceived incorrect valuationmust be substan-tiated. Comparing the valuation to neigh-bouring valuations does not imply that thevaluation is wrong. Objections submittedagainst incorrect administrative informa-tion, such as incorrect owner name or phys-ical address, will immediately be referredto the relevant departments for investiga-tion and correction,” Neilson explains.Margolius says 60 days is sufficient “for

a property ownerwho is knowledgeable anddoes not seek professional advice”.

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STAUNCH DEFENCE: Sadia Sadien of Violets RFC knocks back Zhaahier Stuurman ofCaledonian Roses during an under­9 league match at the Noll Avenue Sports Complex inAthlone on Saturday. The match ended in a 15­15 stalemate. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Hats off toball legendsLIAM MOSES

SOMEof the province’s greatest baseballand softball players are set to receiverecognition for their service to the

game.This after the Western Cape Hall of Fame

forBaseball and Softball Legendswas found-ed by a group of current and former playersin January. The formation of the Hall wasannounced at the Baseball South Africa jun-ior inter-regional tournament at ChuckerRoad Sports Complex on Friday evening.Carolyn Inglis, secretary of Kenfac Phil-

lies Softball Club, says the purpose of theHall is to “honour, recognise and acknowl-edge the greatest and softball legends”.“I think it’s important because we have

very little record to show and acknowledgeand the excellent performances and serviceof former players, administrators andcoaches prior to unification,” Inglis says.“I think it is something to work towards.

This recognition is for legends. It is for thegreatest players and administrators. Whenwe (currently) give recognition it is just fornow – like a player of the year award. Buta legend is the best you can find. You musthave been the best.”Inglis says the idea for the Hall of Fame

was first discussed at social gatherings ofsoftball players. It has since been formal-ised, with the election of a committee andthe organisation being accepted as an affili-ate of the Western Province Softball Federa-

tion andBaseballAssociationWesternProv-ince.The Hall of Fame are yet to select players

to be inducted, but Inglis says this will hap-pen once a sub-committee is constituted.“We are going to induct the legends over

different eras and phases. The first phase(will be) players who are 70-years-old andolder, then in 2014 we are going to look atthose (aged) 60 years and older, and (we’ll)continue that (way),” says Inglis.“There is one criteria – you have to aged

50 years or older. Wemay be looking at play-ers who served (the sport) for more than 10years or who (was selected for the) provin-cial (team) or played at the highest level, interms of the league structures.”The first batch of inductees will be an-

nounced at a ceremony planned for October.Once the legends have been inducted intothe hall, their pictures and plaques will beplaced at a “neutral” venue, which is yet tobe confirmed.Inglis says the organisation hopes to turn

the venue into a smallmuseum,wherenews-paper clippings and other memorabilia willalso be displayed.The Hall of Fame Committee will be at an

information kiosk at the Old School Festivalat Athlone Athletics Baseball Club from Sat-urday 27 to Monday 29 April.Anyone who has baseball memorabilia to

donate to the Hall can attend the Festivaland visit the kiosk.V Phone Inglis on 083 286 7199.

FLYING KICK: Hazendal United’s Lincoln Lyn (right) tries to block an acrobatic clearancefrom Thornhill United’s Nurudeen Ally during an under­13 league game at the Rygate LFAon Saturday. The match ended in a 1­1 stalemate. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

BLUE AND WHITE: The Western Province Lifesaving nippers team won the annual SouthAfrican Nipper Championships inter­provincial competition at Addington Beach in Durbanon Thursday 4 April. The team featured four members of the New Balance Fish Hoekclub. PHOTO: PENNY BROUCKAERT

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COMING AT YOU: SK Walmers RFC loose forward Jody Burch hurtles towards the Belhar RFCdefence during a Super League A match at the Green Point Track on Saturday. Burchhelped his side to a 17­15 win in their opening game. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES

Pace and guile outclasses VillagerLIAM MOSES

CLAREMONT club Villager RFC openedtheir league account with a defeat toHands andHeart at Brookside on Satur-

day.Villager were relegated to Super League

B last season after finishing stone-last in theSuper League A, the top flight of club rugbyin Cape Town.The club, South Africa’s second oldest af-

ter Hamiltons, were expected to win the en-counter, but three sublime tries saw the visi-tors win 26-16.Villager opened the scoring throughapen-

alty in the fourth minute, but outside centrePietWilmans’ kickwould be the home sides’last points of the first half.Hearts went into the game with the inten-

tion to spread the ball and keep the heavierand larger Villagers pack on the move.The tactic eventually started to bear fruit

after 20 minutes when they raced to a com-manding lead, thanks to an 11-point haul injust four minutes.FlyhalfTrevorBooysen levelled the scores

in the 22nd minute and then followed upwith a try in the 23rd, after his side brokefrom their own 22m area. Booysen missedthe subsequent conversion attempt, butwould redeem himself after only a few min-utes.Villager were struggling to live with the

pace and guile of the Hearts backs and werekept on the back foot by the visitors’ off-load-ing and quick recycling.Booysen again took centre-stage when he

helped set up Vivian Fredericks for his

team’s second touchdown in the 26thminute. He, however, again failed to add theextra points.Villager looked a renewed side when they

returned from the half-time break and nar-rowed the deficit to just one point, after a tryfrom fullback Dylan Barkas and a conver-sion from Wilmans.The sides then traded penalties, with in-

side centre Roan Groenewald goaling kicksin the 18th and 32nd minutes, and Booysenresponding with a drop goal in the 24th anda penalty in the 35th.The game was eventually put to bed in the

final minute when Hearts winger Christo-pher van der Heever forced his way over inthe final minute and Booysen converted.

. Meanwhile, Villager’s rivals and south-ern suburbs neighbours, False Bay RFC,

fared better in their season opener againstSuper League B newcomers Hamlets on Sat-urday.The Constantia side scored 11 tries and

conceded just one to trounce their opposi-tion 76-11 at Phillip Herbstein.Themammoth victory has seenBay usurp

the top spot on the table, as they go in searchof a top two finish and promotion back to Su-per League A.

. Primrose also got their season off to apromising start, beating Brackenfell RFC20-3 in Kenilworth to finish the weekend inthird on the table.

. SK Walmers edged out Belhar 17-15 inone of only two games in Super League Athis weekend.The victory leaves them second on the ta-

ble.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Nosipho Abrams, captain of the NewBalance Fish Hoek Surf Livesaving Club nippers team, paddles toshore to take third place in the under­14 board race at theannual South African Nipper Championships at Addington Beachin Durban on Saturday. Abrams was also part of the WesternProvince side which won the inter­provincial championships onThursday 4 April. PHOTO: PENNY BROUCKAERT

FLATTENED: SK Walmers forward Tertius Koekemoer rams into Zolani Mofu of Belhar RFC,after bouncing Andy Huysamen off, during a Super League A match at the Green PointTrack on Saturday. SKW won the game 17­15. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES