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COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM: A CALL TO ACTION

Team up tohalt crimeMONIQUE DUVAL

Residents of Ocean View, Kommetjieand Masiphumelele should play an ac-tive role in their communities.

This call from the Community Police Fo-rums (CPF) of these areas, comes ahead ofa publicmeeting to address crime-related is-sues. The meeting has been scheduled fornext week.CPF chairperson JohannKikillus says the

three areas which form part of the OceanView police precinct are in need of better co-ordination.He says the communities face different is-

sues and believes residents need to supportthe police to combat crime.“In Kommetjie house break-ins, thefts out

of motor vehicles and robberies are a con-cernwhile drugs, gangviolence,murder andassault have a negative impact on OceanView. InMasiphumelele contact crimes, sex-ual crimes and robberies are an issue,” hesays.Kikillus believes police are understaffed

to deal with these issues and claims he hasraised these concerns for several years.“The three communities need to be reas-

sured that everything is being done to ad-dress their concerns. They don’t need emptypromises, but a pro-active plan put in place.We have two very capable sector command-ers, who need the cooperation of the commu-nity,” he says.Chairperson of the Ocean View Civic As-

sociationOliver Castro agrees too few policeofficers are stationed at the policing pre-cinct. He alleges many complaints go unad-dressed and residents are not willing to re-port crime.“People fear intimidation by the perpetra-

tors, so crimes go unreported. The biggestissue affecting Ocean View is drugs, as allcrimes stem from the drug trade in the ar-ea,” he says.Castro urges residents to attend the meet-

ing and raise their concerns.Komwatch chairperson Alastair Mackie

says theywill attend and show their support

for the CPF’s initiatives. He believes bettercoordination between the three communi-ties is needed to address crime.“In Kommetjie we are fortunate to have

private security initiatives, but inMasiphumelele and Ocean View this is notpossible.Wewill attend to showour support,as we believe more police resources areneeded in those areas,” Mackie says.Mzuvukile Nikelo, proportional repre-

sentative councillor for Masiphumelele,says while he will attend the meeting, he is“not holding his breath”.He says residents have raised their con-

cerns with Ocean View police for severalyears without any success.“Masiphumelele has beenneglected and is

not policed correctly. There are shootings,stabbings and robberies every week. The ar-ea is becoming a safe haven for criminalsand the lack of police intervention is disap-pointing,” he says.However, Ocean View police station com-

mander Lieutenant- Colonel JakobusAugussays the layout and structure ofMasiphume-lele makes it hard to police.Nikelo urges residents to attend the meet-

ing, but cautions them to “not expect anymiracles”.Kikillus has now roped in Mayoral Com-

mittee member for Safety and Security JPSmith to also assist the CPF.Smith says, after speaking to the commu-

nity andCity ofCapeTownofficials inOceanView, he believes the Metro Police and LawEnforcement can assist the CPF.“On a patrol of the area it was blatantly

obvious Ocean View needed help. I will beattending the meeting with officials to seehow we can assist,” he says.Augus says staff shortages at the station

are a result of posts not being filled. He saysthis is being addressed by provincial policecommissioner Lieutenant-General ArnoLamoer. He confirms the area is most com-monly affected by contact crimes, drugs,house break-ins and theft.V The meeting will take place at the Ocean View CivicCentre on Tuesday 15 October at 19:00.

The People’s Post team took to the streets to deliver copies of the first Thursdayedition hot off the press last week. Lealynne Solomons from Muizenberg helped thePeople’s Post team to hand out papers at Muizenberg Beach. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL

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Appointments can be made any day of the week between 12:00 and 20:00 bycalling 0800 600 895.

Those with appointments will be collected from their homes, taken to Tygerberg Hospital,assessed and returned home.

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Citizen journalist: Bam leads the wayHe was also honoured by

the Rotary Club of CapeTown, when he was present-ed with a Vocational ServiceAward in recognition of hisservice to the community.In 1997 hewas the recipient

of the Louis Volks Humani-tarian Award from Lions In-ternational District 410A.In October 2000 he was

named a Melvyn Jones Fel-low, which is the highest in-ternational recognition af-forded by Lions Internation-al for humanitarian service.His interest in community

affairs led him to becomingintimately involved in the

rates campaign of the Lotus River, Ottery,Grassy Park, Residents’ Association (Lo-gra), on which he serves as media spokes-person. He is also currently serving as PROof the Grassy Park Community Police Fo-rum, having served as chairperson for anumber of years.Bam is a recipient of community builder

awards and has, himself, donated matricprizes for Afrikaans at Grassy Park andPlumstead high schools.V To become a citizen journalist, submit your storiesonline to www.peoplespost.com. Also view Bam’sfirst citizen journalist article under the news section.

CITIZEN JOURNALISM STORY

Meet People’s Post’s first citi-zen journalist.Philip Bam was born in

Hardevlei on 25 October 1948.He matriculated from SouthPeninsula High School in1966 and went on to study atthe Calvinist TheologicalSeminary, where he was or-dained in 1973.He also holds a Diploma in

Business Administration, 1stClass from Executive Educa-tion in Cape Town, as well asin Public Relations from theCentre for Management De-velopment.In 1979 Bam stepped down

from full-time ministry, be-cause of his great interest in the affairs ofthe visually handicapped community.He became executive director of the

League of Friends of the Blind (Lofob), a po-sition he very recently stepped down from– he will officially step down at the end ofthe month.He still remained active in the church,

heading up the church’s commission ondogmatics, and chaired the commission forthe official journal of the church.Bam was honoured by the City of Cape

Town, receiving the Mayor’s Medal forCommunity Service in 2009.

WELCOME: Philip Bam isPeople’s Post’s new citizenjournalist. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY: SMS SERVICE EXTENDED

Safety is now onlyan SMS awayNADINE MOODIE

While reporting safety concerns isonly a text away, the effectivenessof a relaunched crime line is be-

ing questioned.The SMS number 35395, initially

launched as part of the provincial Depart-ment for Community Safety’s Reward aCop/Report a Cop programme where thepublic could report or compliment the po-lice, now comes with extra services.But some are questioning how efficient

the service will be.Provincial minister for Community

Safety Dan Plato says the department ex-panded the service to allow the public tolodge community needs, find out abouttraffic on the province’s national roadsand receive tips on safety and fatigue.“We are not stopping the Reward a Cop/Report a Cop programme. The public arestill encouraged to use it for reporting po-lice and traffic services. In the absence ofregular crime statistics, we are focusingon collecting policing needs and priorityinformation for all communities in theprovince,” he says.Users can SMS the word “safe” to 35395

and an official will call them to gather in-formation on what they feel is importantfor community safety, crimes affectingcommunities and policing challenges andsuccesses.“People not always at liberty to speak

openly at policing meetings where weusually gather information. They cannow send an SMS at a minimal cost andwewill return their call to hearwhat theyhave to say,” Plato says.“For traffic updates and road safety

people can SMS the word ‘info’. Once themessage has been received, the servicewill provide safety and traffic informa-tion, and – if needed – an official will con-tact the person directly.”While the initiative gives citizens the

opportunity to voice their concerns aboutpolicing, the SMS line will inevitably nothelp prevent offences from takingplace inthe first place, argues volunteer crime

fighter Hanif Loonat.“The department needs to comeupwith

pro-active projects when addressingcrime. This SMS line is a reactive projectwhich encourages the public to workagainst the police when they’re supposedto be working with them,” he says.“The police are not committing crimes;

people are responsible for crime in ourcommunities.“The police only arrive at the scene af-

ter a crime was committed. The depart-ment should instead be implementingprojects which educate communities torefrain from crime.”Plato’s spokesperson Greg Wagner

counters the department has been pro-ac-tive about crime by hosting annual polic-ing needs and priorities meetings, whichprovide a platform for the public, commu-nity policing forums, NGOs, neighbour-hood watches, business owners and rep-resentatives of the religious fraternity.“Plato also attends public meetings

where communities can raise safety con-cerns which are explored by the depart-ment and relayed to relevant authoritiessuch as the police or the Independent Po-lice Investigative Directorate for furtherinvestigation,” Wagner says.“Safety information pamphlets are also

distributed at public meetings and dur-ing communitywalkaboutswith themin-ister.”Kalk Bay resident Aashiq Newman,

chairperson of the Fisherman’s VillageFlats body corporate, says he informedthe community about the SMS line.He claims they reported their commu-

nity needs but, to date, no one receivedresponses.“Itwas a bad service and I doubtwheth-

er it will work. If people are enquiringabout traffic, the department needs to en-sure that their response is immediate orelse people will get frustrated,” he says.A city neighbourhood watch member

Yasmena Ajam says she frequently re-ports crime to the police and to the emer-gency number 10111 with very little suc-cess.“I hope this SMS line will be effective,

because we’ve had numerous problemswith police not arriving at reportedscenes. I’m concerned about my commu-nity. All I need is someone to assist mequickly when I report a crime,” she says.A city community improvement dis-

trict manager, Shirley Aldum says it isdifficult to determine how helpful theSMS line will be for the province.“The area in which we operate is a

small community, with roads with funnypronunciations which are sometimes dif-ficult to pinpoint. How much more diffi-cult won’t it be for people trying to pin-point roads across the province?” shesays.But ZweliMnisi, spokesperson forMin-

ister of Police Nathi Mthethwa, says peo-ple should not be too critical about theservice.He suggested communities give it a

chance before writing it off. “The policedepartmentwill partnerwithanyonewhowants to fight crime. People should givethis service a chance and fix the systemif there are loopholes,” he says.V SMS ”info” to 35395 for traffic services and ”safe”for policing needs in communities.V Do you think the service will be effective in thecombat against crime? SMS your comments to32516. SMSes cost R1.

IN TOUCH: An SMS line to combat crimehas been expanded. PHOTO: TASMIN CUPIDO

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MUIZENBERG: CALL FOR RESIDENTS TO TAKE ACTION

Keeping thestreets safeMONIQUE DUVAL

Anew community plan to keep thestreets of Muizenberg safe is under-way.

The Muizenberg Community Safety Ini-tiative (MCSI) will host a meet-and-greetto introduce local organisations to resi-dents at Alive Cafe later today.

MCSI chairperson Trevor Snyders saysthis will be the third event, aimed atreaching out to the community, in recentmonths. “We find the gatherings go a longway to develop a community spirit.

At these events people meet neighboursthey have had for years and get the chanceto interact with the organisations operat-ing in Muizenberg,” he says.

The gatherings are also held to garnersupport for safety initiatives in the area.

The MCSI is the official neighbourhoodwatch for Muizenberg Village.

Snyders explains a lack of communityinvolvement is the biggest challenge facedby the MCSI.

He says the organisation consists ofabout 10 patrollers who walk the streetsto keep the area safe, butmore communityinvolvement is needed.

“The MCSI organises patrols and we

have an established radio network. Wehave about 10 people who look after a vil-lage of 3 000 people,” he says.

Snyders believes a “sense of apathy” ex-ists in the village and people do not wantto participate in patrols. The MCSI hasgone back to the drawing board to betterengage with residents.

He says the organisation needs resi-dents to assist them in conducting “softpatrols”. “We understand not everyonewants to hit the streets. We need residentsto assist us by keeping an eye on what ishappening in their community. For in-stance, if you are out walking your dog ordriving to work and you see somethingsuspicious, report it and we can alert thesecurity company,” he says.

Snyders says many residents do notknow their neighbours and simple solu-tions could assist in keeping residentssafe.

The gathering will be attended by repre-sentatives from Muizenberg Police Sta-tion, Muizenberg Improvement Districtand Muizenberg-Lakeside Residents’ As-sociation, among others.V The event will be held at Alive Cafe in AtlanticRoad today (Thursday 10 October) from 18:00 until20:00.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP: Muizenberg residents will get acquainted with organisations in thearea at Alive Cafe today. PHOTO: JEAN-PIERRE MARITZ

Ocean View is breaking the cycleMONIQUE DUVAL

A new initiative to ad-dress the social ills inOcean View has beenlaunched.

Save Our BelovedSlangkop (Sobs) is aproject of local youthempowerment NGO,Fruitnation.

The launch kicked offwith a community vigilnear the library, wherea young boy was gunneddown a week prior.

Residents gathered ina circle, lit candles,vowed to take a standand start addressing so-cial ills in the communi-ty.

Founder Earl Mentorsays the candles symbol-ised the “hopes forchange” in Ocean View.

He says the drug wars and gangsterismare a concern for many parents. He believescommunication is the community’s onlytool in the fight against crime.

“Unless we get together and start talkingabout the issues dividing the community,we cannot prosper,” he says.

With this initiative, Mentor hopes to turnthings around in Ocean View.

“We came together at the vigil last week,

to stand up and say ‘nomore’; we have all hadenough. We are getting in-volved to turn thingsaround,” he says.

Sobs will host monthlymeetings and gatheringswhich will focus on rela-tionships, unemploy-ment, youth developmentdrug and alcohol abuseand education.

The project will also seethe formation of parentand youth discussiongroups.

“Many children inOcean View lack motiva-tion and have low self es-teem, so the forums willprovide support to chil-dren and parents,” hesays.

Mentor believes youthare negatively affected bythe attitudes and beliefs of

older folk in the community. “Manyof themare still living in the past and their self-es-teem has been eroded. Our children are un-able to imagine a better life for themselvesbecause the attitudes and perceptions ofwho we are and what we can become arelimiting,” he says.

Mentor says Sobs’ initiatives will “breakthese cycles” and allow children to dream.V For more information visit www.fruitnation.co.za.

HOPE: Ocean View residents lightcandles at the vigil. PHOTO: CLINTSPARKS

Navy woman’s death a shockCARRYN-ANN NEL

She was an example both in-side and outside the South Af-rican Navy.

This is how family andfriends of Commander MariaMaritz (née Clulee), the firstwoman commander of a navalattack craft, remembered herafter her sudden death.

The cause of her death is notyet known.

Maritz (37), of Simon’sTown, was in the navy for 20years. Before her death sheworked in a planning capacityin the submarine squadron.

Navy spokesperson Com-mander Greyling van denBerg said the navy is deeplysaddened by the sudden deathof one of its most alert and pro-fessional senior officers.

“She was the first female fleet command-er of one of the Navy’s attack vessels andpaved the way for so many other youngwomen to follow in her footsteps,” he said.

“She was very profession-al and, through hard workand dedication, achievedgreat success. People lovedand respected her.”

Headof theSANavy,Vice-admiral Johannes Mudimu,expressed his sympathy toMaritz’s husband, Charl, aswell as family and friends.

Her husband, also a navalofficer, described her as abelovedwife and good friendwho had a big heart.

“She was prepared to giveher all to those who wereclose to her.

“She was a dedicated andgoal-driven individual who,in spite of much opposition,achieved the highest mile-stones to set a real example,”he said.

“People knewher as some-one who saw something and said it like itis, no holds barred. But she was quick to of-fer support where she could and when nec-essary.”

MISSED: Commander MariaMaritz from Simon’s Town.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Two raiding baboons euthanisedTwo raiding baboons from troops in Si-mon’s Town and Ocean View have been eu-thanised.

According to a report by the City of CapeTown, South African National Parks (SAN-Parks) and CapeNature, both operationswere sanctioned by the Wildlife AdvisoryCommittee (WAC).

It states the adult male baboon, whichformed part of the Waterfall troop in Si-mon’s Town, entered urban areas and raid-ed daily. The baboon split from the troopand, along with other baboons, raided theresidential area above the Waterfall Bar-racks. “It has a history of displaying threat-ening behaviour towards the public and

women, in particular. There are several in-cidents whereby it jumped at or on people,”the report says.

It also states the baboon jumped on awoman in the Happy Valley Shelter, in thedark.

Amaleadult baboonof theDaGama troopin Ocean View has also been euthanised.The report says itwould split away from thetroop and enter houses in Ocean View, DaGama and Welcome Glen. “It grabbed bagsand food from people, and spent severalnights sleeping on his own,” it states.

The baboon raided three unoccupiedhouses, 12 occupied houses, broke windowsand displayed threatening behaviour.

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HAVE YOUR SAY!DRAFT BY-LAW:

CONTROL OF UNDERTAKINGSTHAT SELL LIQUOR TOTHE PUBLIC, 2013

The City of Cape Town is in the process of finalising the draft By-law: Control of Undertakingsthat Sell Liquor to the Public, 2013.

In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act the public andinterested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments, recommendationsor input from 1 to 31 October 2013.

Comments, input or recommendations may be submitted by:

• Fax: 021 400 4483• E-mail: [email protected]• Hand (written submission): Manager: Support Services and Services Coordination

(Attention: Gavin van Schalkwyk), Strategic Support, 13th Floor, Tower Block,Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001

• Post (written submission): City of Cape Town (Attention: Gavin van Schalkwyk),Economic, Environment and Spatial Planning Directorate, PO Box 298, Cape Town 8000

Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilitiesand other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments, to have theirinputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Please contact theCity of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit.

For general public participation:Ruché Daniels at 021 400 1766 or [email protected]

or

For disadvantaged groups:Anele Viti at 021 400 1766 or [email protected]

The draft By-Law: Control of Undertakings that Sell Liquor to the Public, 2013 willbe available for viewing on the City of Cape Town’s website www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, at subcouncil offices and libraries.

Enquiries relating to the draft By-Law: Control of Undertakings thatSell Liquor to the Public, 2013, can be directed toGavin van Schalkwyk at 021 400 1993 or [email protected].

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LOCAL IDOL: WON’T GIVE UP

Benjaminsays goodbyeMONIQUE DUVAL

False Bay teenager Benjamin Tainton(19) is not giving up on his music ca-reer. Last week he graced TV screens

across the country as he performed Cold-play’s The Scientist on Idols South Africa.Tainton, who has been singing since the

age of five, made it to the final rounds but

after receiving the lowest number of votesthis week, left the competition on Tuesday.“Being voted out isn’t nice, but I have

learnt so much and I am grateful for the ex-perience,” he says.Tainton grew up in Noordhoek and ma-

triculated from Fish Hoek High School inlast year. He is a self-taught guitarist whoenjoys folk music.

“I started playing violin at the age of14, but decided to trade it for a guitarwhen I realised I couldn’t sing whileplaying. The guitar was a Christmasgift from my parents,” he explains.Tainton says after completing his

schooling he decided to take a gap yearand entered Idols, but didn’t expectmuch.He waited in line from 06:00 to 18:00

for his chance to impress the judges.“The experience was surreal; I

couldn’t believe all the judges gave methe thumbs up,” he says.After the auditions, Benjamin, along

with other finalists, were jetted off toSun City where they took part inacapella and group auditions.“The competition has been interest-

ing so far, I have learnt so much andcontinue to grow as an artist,” Taintonsays.During the competition he has been

writing new lyrics and will now focuson furthering his music career.“I amgrateful for all the support from

my family, friends and the community.“I am excited about working on my

own music, but for now I need somerest,” Tainton says.

VOTED OFF: Benjamin Tainton performs TheScientist by Coldplay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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HAVE YOUR SAY!INTEGRATED COASTALMANAGEMENT POLICY

The City of Cape Town is in the process of finalising its Integrated Coastal Management Policy.

In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act the publicand interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments,recommendations or input on the draft Integrated Coastal Management Policy from15 October 2013 to 15 November 2013 via:

• Fax: 021 424 9897• E-mail: [email protected]• Written submission: Mercia Liddle, Environmental Resource Management Department,

7th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town 8001 or PO Box 16548, Vlaeberg 8018

Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilitiesand other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments, to havetheir inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Please contact theCity of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit:

For general public participation:Ruché Daniels on 021 400 1766 or e-mail at [email protected]

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For disadvantaged groups:Anele Viti on 021 400 1766 or e-mail at [email protected]

This draft policy will be available on the City of Cape Town website:www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay and at subcouncil offices and libraries.

Enquiries relating to the draft Integrated Coastal Management Policy may bedirected to Gregg Oelofse at 021 487 2239 or e-mail [email protected] or Darryl Colenbranderat 021 487 2355 or e-mail [email protected].

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FISH HOEK BEACH: EXCLUSION NET TESTS WELL

Surf, sun, funand sharksMONIQUE DUVAL

Shark spotters are gearing up to test thenew shark exclusion net at Fish HoekBeach this summer.

After months of successful trials, the en-vironmentally friendly net will be testedduring the in-shore movement of sharks.Project manager Sarah Titley says the

one-of-a-kind net was first conceptualisedinOctober 2011 after a spike in shark activi-ty saw the beach closed for 20 days.“Fear kept the public awayand surround-

ing businesses were affected. We formed apartnershipwith theCity of CapeTown, theDepartment of Environmental Affairs andthe Sharks Board, and started developingideas for the net,” she says.The net is about 330m long and stretches

diagonally from just off Jaeger’sWalk to theShark Spotters hut on the beach. It is also5m in depth to ensure it touches the sea bed.Titley explains the one of a kind net is the

first in the world and differs significantlyfrom the nets in Durban.“The Durban nets are designed to catch

sharks and not to form a barrier. The exclu-sion net was designed to minimise the im-pact on the environment and give swim-mers an extra sense of security,” she says.The net, which is made of fine mesh, pre-

vents capture or entanglement of marineanimals. It is white and yellow buoys canbe seen floating on the water when the netis deployed.Titley says sharks are likely to swim

along the net and then move off.The trial period commenced in March

and, Titley says, bad weather is the biggest

limitation. Strong winds and roughs seaswill prevent the net from being deployed.“We use a rubber duck and a trailer to de-

ploy the net. We start at the beach and theduck pulls the net, while the team assists.With big swells, this is almost impossible,”she says.Titley is excited about the summer sea-

son and hopes the trial over the summermonths will be successful.Operational hours for thenet are between

09:00 and 17:00. The team are hoping to en-sure the net is deployed on weekends, pub-lic holidays, lifesaving training days andthe December peak season.Titley says in addition to the net, shark

spotters will be on duty.“If a shark is spotted the beach will still

be cleared. When the shark alarm goes off,there is often panic because people don’tknow where the shark is. But if swimmersare inside the net, they can be reassuredthey have enough time to get out of the wa-ter,” she says.The City has set a list of rules for the pub-

lic to abide by when the net is deployed. Nosurfboards or kayaks are permitted in theexclusion area. Exceptions will bemade fornipper training. Swimmers are advised notto hang on or approach the net.Ward councillor Felicity Purchase be-

lieves with proper management, the netwill have a minimal impact on the environ-ment. “During the trials no fish or marinelife became entangled. The Department ofEnvironmental Affairs, the South AfricanWhale Disentanglement Network and theDolphin Action Group are assisting us.”V For further details visit www.sharkspotters.org.za.

The Dora Falcke Trust is offering financialaid for students in the Far South.The loansare interest free. If you live in theCapePenin-sula you may qualify. The Trust is keen toassist students with a good academic record,

who have successfully completed at leasttheir first year of tertiary study.V For more information and application forms phoneMitchell (021) 785 1103 or [email protected].

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 10 October 2013 LETTERS 7Kalk Bay Beach:enforce harbourregulationsWith reference to “Beach goes downhill”(People’s Post, 3 October).There are harbour regulations regard-

ing law enforcement under the MarineLiving Resources Act 18 of 1998 whichclearly state the law on abandoned vesselsin fishing harbours and the activities tak-ing place within fishing harbours and onbeaches within fishing harbours.During my years as harbour master

these very same problems existed, butwere dealt with effectively.Harbour regulations were enforced re-

garding the use of alcohol, open fires andvagrants attempting to squat within theharbours.Theywere constantlywarned, fined and,

as a last resort, removed from the area.Many of the tunnels on Kalk Bay Beach,which were used as shelters by vagrants,were fenced off.Regular raids were carried out by me

and my staff, with the assistance of the po-lice and squatter control officers, to prose-cute these offenders.Many of the residents in the area looked

on in alarm at my strong-arm tactics, butI got the job done and kept the beaches safe(for the enjoyment of) all.At one stage therewere somany shelters

on Kalk Bay Beach that I had the beachsand shifted from the front of the tunnelsto flood the area.This project was funded by Mike

Townsend of Harbour House Restaurant.In 2008 a fishing vessel, theBabyRonald,

was left abandoned by the owners and wasalso used as a drug den in Kalk Bay Har-bour.The owners of Kalky’s and Harbour

House Restaurant funded the removal ofthat vessel, returning it to its owners inGansbaai.Unfortunately harbour masters have

still not been appointed at Kalk Bay orHoutBayharbours, to oversee themanage-ment of these facilities.Previously I have stated that these facili-

ties shouldbeprivately run,wherebyman-agement and servicedeliverywouldbebet-ter managed for boat owners and the pub-lic visiting these facilities.

PAT STACEY,RETIRED HARBOUR MASTER AND CHIEF

FISHERIES INSPECTOR FOR KALK BAY

Your SMSes. To Monique Duval: congratulations onpresenting a positive image of OceanView. There is much more to the OceanView community than tik, gangs and fly-ing bullets. Support this very depressedcommunity. Give a hand and bring hope.Positive journalism always boosts thespirits. Peter Voges

. I went shopping at Canal Walk onTuesday 24 September. Due to a large(sum) spent, my card was blocked. WhenI arrived at Legit in Canal Walk, I was as-sisted by Geraldine, who went the extramile to phone head office. Thank you verymuch for being so pleasant and helpful.Keep up the good work, Geraldine.

. I feel for homeless people, but theyneed to realise we are living in a worldwhere nothing is for nothing. We all needto pay our way; are they prepared to dothis? If yes, then by all means they needto get homes. If not, then welcome to thereal world where everything costs money.If you look hard enough there is employ-ment out there.

. Regarding the elections: voting alonedoes not put food in one’s mouth. A politi-cal party cannot promise a poor personthat, because then they are lying. Theymay bribe you with a loaf of bread today,but what about all the tomorrows? Workis the only thing which earns a person themoney to put food on the table. DD

. I like (the fact) that you upload storiesto the website daily.

. If Tony Ehrenreich is that wise, whydoesn’t he make a surplus at the unem-ployment office. (There are) monies whichare long overdue to some people. Surelythere will be many mouths fed. Just athought.V SMS your comments to 32516 at R1.

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Delightful home in small secure gated complex. Open plan loungeanddiningarea, neat compact kitchen and single automatic garage.Main en-suite bathroom has bath and family bathroom has shower.Neatgardenareawalledoneithersidewithpalisadefencing in front

Ideal investment. This charming thatched cottage, across theroad from the beach, is one of the original buildings in FishHoek.Verywellmaintainedand situated in small secure complex.Openplankitchenand livingarea, stoepandsmallgarden.

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Centrally located flat within walking distance to everythingcomprising of open plan lounge and kitchen with sliding doorleading to enclosed courtyard and single garage. Regret nopets.

Centrally situated 2 bedroomed flat 5 minute walk from town.Open-plan lounge/dining area and kitchen and bathroomwith shower. Neat and secure. Off-street parking indesignated bay.

Lock-up and go apartment in secure complex withcommunal pool comprising of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,open plan living/kitchen area with balcony and designatedparking bay. Regret no pets.

Charming, character family home situated in a quiet streetclose to schools and shops. Formal lounge and separatedining room, well fitted modern kitchen and sunroom. Mainbedroom has modern en-suite and 2nd bathroom has beenrenovated. Single garage plus carport and outside room.

Duplex apartment in sought after North Shore. Open plankitchen / dining area with sliding door to small tiled patio.Open plan lounge and kitchenette with sliding door to tiledbalcony. Single garage, communal pool. Regret no pets.

Unusual split level family home on the mountainside. Loungewith fireplace, well fitted kitchen with glass “concertina” doorsopening onto entertainment-deck area with pool. Dining areaalso opens onto front deck with amazing sea views.

Very neat first floor apartment in block of 6 units. Well fittedopen plan kitchen, sunny North facing living area. Bathroomhas modern shower, toilet and wash basin, tiled to ceiling.Downstairs store room, secureparking.Close to all amenities.

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PropertyPage 8 | FALSE BAYThursday, 10 October 2013Tel: 021 910 6500Fax: 021 910 6501/06

At a recent seminar attended by Har-courts agents country-wide, a seniorproperty analyst provided useful practi-

cal information for anyone considering sellinga property.

Your home is your largest assetWhen thinking of selling, here are some

points to ponder when deciding which agentsand agencies to use. Itmay be useful to under-stand the agent profile by asking a few perti-nent questions, such as for:

The agentHow long have you been in real estate?What is the average number of days on the

market for homes that are listed before itsells?What is the agent’s list price to sell price ra-

tio?What is the average selling price for this ar-

ea?Has the agent sold any homes in your area?

The agencyHow long has your estate agency been in

operation?Howmanypeople are employed in the agen-

cy – locally, nationally and internationally?How strong is the brand and how active is

the agency in the area – do you see “for sale”and “sold” boards?Is the agency associated with a referral net-

work and how strong is the referral network.What training does your agency give its

agents?How will the agency market the property?

Preparing your property to sell: outdoorsV Keep lawn neat and mowed. Replace dead

plants and keep shrubs pruned.V Be sure the entrance to your home is clean

and inviting.V Keep driveways and steps clear of debris.

KitchenV Store all counter-top appliances in cabi-

nets to make counter space look larger. Cleancounter-tops.

V Replace counter tile or grout where need-ed.

V Ensure that the kitchen is bright and at-tractive.

BathroomsV Check caulking around tubs and showers,

and redo if necessary.V Repair leaking faucets and replace tiles

and grout if necessary.V Keep mirrors and all chrome shining.V Personal items should be put away.

GarageV Remove all unnecessary items.V Tidy up in general, including shelves.

OverallV Ensure bedrooms and reception rooms

are tidy, open and have ample light.V Eliminate odours.V Be sure drapes are open and windows are

clean inside and out.V Take advice fromyour agent in presenting

the property to prospective buyers.V For more information contact Harcourts: MaynardBurgoyne, Fish Hoek on (021) 782 6202 or visitwww.fishhoek.harcourts.co.za or www.harcourts.co.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 10 October 2013 PROPERTY 9

SEEFF FALSE BAY OFFICES SIMON’S TOWN – 021 786 5393 • NOORDHOEK & NOORDHOEK SURROUNDS – 021 785 2035

FISH HOEK – 021 782 6114 • MUIZENBERG – 021 788 8279

FISH HOEK R795 000

GROUND FLOOR CONVENIENCE

This conveniently situated ground floor

apartment is within walking distance to all

amenities and fabulous Fish Hoek

beach.....Secure Parking available.

2 BEDS 1 BATH WEBREF 281065

SANDRA VAN DER MERWE 083 235 5351

HAZEL TAPPAN 082 412 8401

OFFICE 021 782 6114

GLENCAIRN R2 700 000

SPACIOUS SEASIDE HOME WITH 3 SEPARATE

LIVING AREAS

If you looking for a relaxed yet gracious living

environment then look no further. This home

offers you space, sea views, spacious

entertainment areas.

3 BEDS 3 BATHS WEBREF 283991

ELOISE DAY 073 629 9974

OFFICE 021 786 5393

MUIZENBERG R1 895 000

WALK IN & FALL IN LOVE..........

With this stunning beach front apartment! From

sunrise breakfasts to sunset cocktails, you will

love living in this spacious, ultra modern

apartment, with spectacular mountain & sea

views.

2 BEDS 2 BATHS 1 PARKING BAY

WEBREF 271927

PADDY MOW 082 348 4442

OFFICE 021 782 6114

CAPRICORN BEACH R850 000

HOT NEW LISTING!

Lovely property just waiting for you to call it

“home”. Generous plot with potential to add

extensions. Garage with loads of off street

parking.

3 BEDS 1 BATH 1 Garage WEBREF 305495

BRETT 076 716 2958

PAUL 078 525 2074

OFFICE 021 788 8279

SIMONS TOWN R4 395 000

AWESOME VIEWS OF SEA & ROCKS

In sought after Dorries Drive, this 4 bed/4

bath house is ideal for dual living or

investing....with breathtaking sea and

rock views from your expansive deck &

pool.

BRETT M COOPER 072 277 3308

SHEILA KRUGER 083 564 4294

OFFICE 021 788 8279

LAKESIDE R3 145 000

UPPER LAKESIDE – BEAUTIFUL VIEWS FROM THIS

BEAUTIFUL HOME

Perfect position in Upper Lakeside nestled among

the mountain under Boyes Drive. The home

offers open plan lounge & dining room with

stacking doors onto Patio. Just move in!

4 BEDS 2 BATHS 2 GARAGES WEBREF 300125

TARYN RETIEF 082 788 7469

TERTIA BARNETT 082 855 6839

OFFICE 021 788 8279

NOORDHOEK R4 250 000

THE SCHOOL HOUSE

Work from home or take advantage of

permanent departure to run a school.

300sqm includes outside accommodation and

opportunity to upgrade.

6 BEDS 1 BATHS WEBREF 303105

GERHARD OOSTHUIZEN 079 719 0460

OFFICE 021 785 2035

MUIZENBERG R495 000

GROUND FLOOR BACHELOR’S PARADISE

This apartment has a setting that will appeal

to the “lifestyle enthusiast”. Ground floor

with garden for entertaining. Act fast sure to

sell!

1 BEDS 1 BATH WEBREF 300194

BONITA 082 624 7880

PAUL 078 525 2074

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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 10 October 201310 PROPERTY

Fine & CountrTelephone: 021 782 5934 Fax: 021 782 6800Email: [email protected]: 90 Main Road,

y Fish Hoek

Fish Hoek, 7975

St James R 1,350,000 Marina da Gama R 1,895,000

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Affordable starter home. Open plan living area, two bedrooms,storeroom and parking bay. Brand new fitted carpets. Securecomplexwith communal swimming pool and laundry.Amust to view.AngelaMuskett 072 341 4583 Web ref: 108005

Incredible views across False Bay & coastline from this old-styleapartment only 100m from the sea. Oregon floors/doors, highceilings, open plan lounge/dining/kitchen, tow bedrooms, balconyand rear patio.Darryl Soule 082 700 1181 Web ref: 103138

Two bedroom apartment in immaculate condition, renovated andmodernised and in a prime position just 50metres from the entranceto FishHoek beach.LorraineWebb0826750725 Web ref: 108180

Spacious north facing home in a tranquil setting offering three beds(main en-suite) and family bathroom. Lounge, family room, diningroomand spacious open plan kitchen.Double garage.AngelaMuskett 072 341 4583 Web ref: 103835

Stunning views across the bay. Secure updated family home can beutilized separately on two levels. Perfect as holiday home or incomeearner, or just enjoy living in this position. Lift to all levels.DorothyWarner 082 882 4555 Web ref: 101669

Fish Hoek R 1,895,000

... 300 offices globallyCreative and intelligent marketing of individual and country property

Fish Hoek R 835,000Marina da Gama R 584,000

Comfortable low maintenance home with sweeping views acrossFalse Bay and the wetlands. Three bedrooms and a sunny position.The ideal seaside retreat, within walking distance to Glencairnbeach. JohnParé 083 266 1290 Web ref: 104677

A winner for position - in need of lots of care and attention this solid1950’s home has ample accommodation, spectacular views and isready for renovation.LorraineWebb0826750725 Web ref: 108183

Fish Hoek R 2,395,000Glencairn R 1,995,000 Fish Hoek R 3,400,000Come and see for yourself! Four bedroom family home-greatposition - valley views and a peep of the sea. Double garage,office/guest flat, open plan living with space for a large family.LorraineWebb0826750725 Web ref: 109314

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Engel & Völkers · Fish Hoek · 3A Green Parrot Place · Recreation RoadE-mail: [email protected] · Tel: (021) 782 0006 ·

WEB: www.engelvoelkers.co.za

ENGEL & VÖLKERS

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BRANDNEWRELEASES:

WEB ID: ENV66070 R 1,395 million WEB ID: ENV66245 R 795,000 WEB ID: ENV66187 R 650,000

Joint co-ownership and youWhat does joint ownership or co-owner-ship mean? How can you safeguardyourself when things go wrong?You do not have to be married to co-

own property with another person.Two or more people can also jointly

own property. This is becoming increas-ingly common with younger people to-day. The idea of co-owning ismuchmoreappealing than co-renting for some peo-ple. When you co-own a property withsomeone, the property as a whole is co-owned.No particular part of the property is

solely owned by one of the co-owners.The extent of the shares held by the

co-owners does not have to be equal, al-though this is not always practical.But if you, for example, have a 60%

share, it does notmean you own a largerpart of the property.It means you would pay 60% of the

purchase price and cost of purchasingthe property. You would also benefitfrom 60% of any profit derived from thesale or lease of the property.Problems can and do arise when

things go wrong, and one person wantsto sell while the other person or personsdo not want to sell.A portion of the joint property can on-

ly be sold or leased with the consent ofall the co-owners.Amajority vote on thismatter is insuf-

ficient. A share of the joint property canalso only be sold (usually) with the con-

sent of all the joint owners.This will also depend upon the agree-

ment between the owners in this regard.So be careful not to get too caught up

in the excitement of purchasing proper-ty together. Always keep in mind thatpeople and their ideas change, and thatyou should not put yourself in a situa-tion which will be tricky to get out of.Insist that a co-ownership agreement

is drawn up to safeguard all the poten-tial co-owners before you sign the offerto purchase. This agreementwill have tostate, for example, that should one own-er want to sell his share of the property,the remaining co-owners have the firstoption to purchase it.But if no market-related offers are

made by them, the property must besold (as a whole) and the proceeds divid-ed according to the extent of each co-owner’s share.The money you spend on drawing up

such an agreement will be money wellspent. Be warned: If one of the co-own-ers does not pay his share of the bond,the remaining co-owners are all jointlyand severely liable for the debt.This means the other co-owners will

have to pay the bond. There is nothingyou can do to safeguard yourself fromthis!V For more information contact Inge, Glenn orDawn at Engel & Völkers Fish Hoek on(021) 782 0006 or [email protected].

Getting the betterof relocation bluesThere are few things as stressful as mov-

ing house – and relocating to a strangetown where you don’t have any family

or friends is even harder.However, according to recent research by

a bank, about one in every five home salesin SA now results in the sellers relocating.This relocation is not only to another

neighbourhood or town, but to a differentprovince, a statement says.“For some, this will probably be a one-time

occurrence,” says Richard Gray, CEO of a realestate group, “as there is a growing trendamong business people in SA towards ‘semi-gration’, which generallymeansmoving theirfamily to a permanent new home on thecoast or in the countrysidewhile they contin-ue to travel for work.“However, formany other people, the norm

is now a major move every few years, as onework contract or posting comes to an endandthey and their families need to relocate totake up another. Fortunately, there are waysto make these transitions easier, especiallywhen it comes to the sale of an existing homeand the purchase of a new one.”The first step, he says, is usually to decide

whether to buy first or sell first.“If the market in your new hometown is in

a buyers’ phase – as most in SA still are – itis definitely better to sell your existing homefirst and, if possible, before you move. Then,as well as having plenty of choice as regardsa new home, you will also know exactly howmuch you can afford to pay for a new one.“What is more, if the agent selling your ex-

isting home works for a real estate company(which) has a proper national referral net-work, he or she will be happy to have a col-league in your new town start looking forsuitable properties for you before you evenarrive.”And speaking of agents, Gray says, it is ex-

tremely important to select the right one tohandle the sale of your existing home. “Theagent must have an excellent sales recordand experience of dealing with long-distancerelocation. And the rapport between youmust be excellent, especially if you think youmay have to vacate your home before it hasbeen sold. You will be entrusting this agentwith keys, access by prospective purchasersand responsibility for regular and compre-hensive report backs.”Leading on fromthis, he says, the third, and

probablymost important step, is to be honestwith your agent about how much time youhave available to sell your home.“Many people facing relocation fear being

cast in the role of a ‘desperate seller’ and de-liberately mislead their agents into believingthe move will not take place for six monthsor a year, when in fact it may take place with-in a month or two.”He says an “experienced and committed

agent who knows there is a time constraintwill readily give your home undivided atten-tion, condensing and intensifying the mar-keting programme to ensure a successfultransaction within a very short while. Andthat will certainly smooth the path to yournew front door”.

PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 10 October 2013 OUT AND ABOUT 11

Human Communications (Cape) C103143

UTILITY SERVICES • ELECTRICAL (DISTRIBUTION) • HEAVY CURRENTAPPRENTICES

Basic Salary: R74 113 p.a. • Ref. No. ES 74/13

Requirements: • A minimum of an NTC III technical qualification (Electrical Trade Theory,Mathematics, Engineering Science and any fourth subject) with Matric and English OR TechnicalMatric (Grade 12 – English, Electrical Trade Theory, Mathematics, Physical Science and TechnicalDrawing) OR full NCV 4 (Electrical) • A real interest in the electrical field • A valid driver’s licence(preferably Code C1 – old Code 10) would be recommended

An application form MUST be completed when applying. These are available from:• 2nd Floor, Cape Town Civic Centre • Unit H, Electricity Training Centre, Maitland • Block F,Bloemhof Electricity Depot, Bloemhof Centre (Ms M van der Meulen) • Parow Electricity Depot,No 1 Jean Simonis Street, Parow (Mr S Olderwagen) • Wynberg Electricity Distribution Depot, offRosmead Avenue, Wynberg (Mr P Cox)

The completedprescribedapplication form, aswell as certified copies of your qualifications,driver’s licence and Identity Document, must be delivered by hand at the Human ResourcesEmployment Counter, 2nd Floor, Tower Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, CapeTown. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.

Enquiries: (021) 593-4642

Closing Date: 22 October 2013

Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications. Certifiedcopies of qualifications must be available on request. Visit our website atwww.capetown.gov.za/careers No late applications will be considered.

If no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closing date,please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

CITY OF CAPE TOWNThe City promotes and applies the principles of employmentequity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Classifieds“ T e l l i n g i t a s i t i s ”

: 0860 11 69 18 – [email protected]

exclusively online at OLX

Where buyer and sellersmeet each other

www.olx.co.za

Friday 11 October

V St James: Sannie Fox willperform at the Octopus Gardenat 20:00. Entry is R30. Phone(021) 788 4656 to book.

V Kommetjie: Dr Neil Burman and Chris Hallerwill discuss Matters Of The Mind, coveringAlzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, epilepsy andstrokes, at St Margaret’s Church hall from09:45 until 11:30. Entry is R10. For furtherdetails on the talk phone (021) 683 1465.

Saturday 12 October

V Capri: Reini Adelbert and Caroline Blundellwill perform at The Cottage Club at 19:00.Entry is R100. To book your seat phone(021) 785 5052.

V Simon’s Town: Sanccob and the Simon’sTown Museum will celebrate African PenguinAwareness Day by releasing African penguinsback into the wild at Seaforth Beach at 10:00.The museum needs donations of toothbrushes,towels and linen for the penguins. Phone(021) 786 3046 for more information.

Sunday 13 October

V Cape Point: The Cape Point Volunteers willhost a 10km hike from Smitswinkel from 09:00until 13:00. The trail is steep and requiresmoderate fitness. Phone John on(021) 782 2379 or 084 249 9979.

Wednesday 16 October

V Fish Hoek: University of theThird Age will host an illustrat-ed talk by Tony van Reneveldon Sir Pierre van Ryneveld’s

flight from London to Cape Town in 1920, atthe civic centre. Entry is free. Phone PeterRickards on (021) 788 9469.

Thursday 17 October

V Fish Hoek: The diabetes support group willmeet at the civic centre at 14:15. Renay Smithwill conduct kidney and blood pressure tests.Phone Gerald on (021) 786 4540.

Friday 18 October

V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Friends of Musicwill host a concert by pianist Jan Hugo at thecivic centre at 19:30. Tickets are R50 and canbe purchased from Kleinjan’s Biltong Bar in FishHoek. Phone David on (021) 782 3946 or Carolon (021) 782 2282.

V Noordhoek: Bill Knight will be perform atthe Red Herring. Entry is R50. Book on(021) 789 1783.

Saturday 19 October

V Fish Hoek: In the Mood Dance club will holda dance at the civic centre at 20:00. Entry isR20 for members and R25 for visitors. Takeyour own XYZ. Phone (021) 782 4991.

WHALE OF A TIME: Beachgoers at Long Beach got a glimpse of three whales in the baylast weekend. PHOTO: DANIEL GREBE

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VAN NIEKERKEVE

Passed away gently andpeacefully on Monday 7thOctober at the age of 89.Wonderful memories of ahard working, ever servingMother & Grandmother,talented seamstress,

frequent baker, avid garde­ner and dear friend. Will bemissed by all the family.Service to be held at FishHoek Methodist Church at2pm on Tuesday 15th

October. Donations in lieu offlowers to the Ladies Christi­

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SPORTTHE BEST THINGS IN LIFE

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Earthwave Fest to rock MuizenbergTouch rugby, paddling, skateboarding,surfing and Guiness World records: the2013 BOS Earthwave Beach Festival has itall.The sixth edition of this popular gather-

ing of Cape Town’s beach community willfeature a variety of sports events – both funand competitive – and activities of interestto the whole family.TheWPTouchRugbyChallenge, present-

ed by People’s Post, will see two teams of 16players each attempt to play touchies forover 28 hours in hopes of setting a newworld record.The game will start at 08:00 on Saturday

19October and continueuntil noon the nextday. The current record is 27 hours of play.As many as 450 surfers are expected to

paddle out on at midday on Sunday to tryand break the record of 110 surfers ridingthe same wave.The record was set at the 2009 Earthwave

festival in Muizenberg.The Western Cape Inter-schools Surfing

Tournament, presented by Billabong, willbring teams from schools together to com-pete for great prizes.Teams from the four surfing outreach

programmes in theMuizenbergareawill al-so compete against each other, in an initia-tive supported by the Surfing South Africa

and the Department of Sport and Recrea-tion.The Similasan Tandem Surfing Champi-

onships will also take place at the festival.Two surferswill execute acrobaticmanoeu-vres on the same board, in hopes of claim-ing the title.TheBattle ofBay, presentedbyXpression

the Beach, sees stand-up paddlers (SUP)competing in short and long distance races.The Pipeline Skate Ramps Skateboard

Competition brings ramp and half-pipeskateboarding to the festival for the firsttime and Wavejet Propulsion will providedemonstrations of their range of jet-pro-pelled surf and SUP boards.There will be valuable prizes on offer for

kids in the BOS Dig for Gold treasure huntand beach clean-up, and lots to learn aboutsharks and the oceans from the Shark Spot-ters, AfriOceans and the SharkSafe project.The festival reaches a crescendo with the

awards function and after-party at Muizen-berg Pavilion. There will be live bands, aDJ spinning the decks and food and bever-ages on sale.Contact Kahuna Promotions on

(021) 783 4965 or [email protected] further information. Visit www.face-book.com/bos.earthwave for the latestnews.

Rally championships reaches its climaxThe Fix-A-Smash All Tar Rally will takeplace at Killarney Racing Complex on Sun-day 12 October. The race is the fifth and fi-nal round of theWestern Cape Rally Cham-

pionships. The rally will commence the fol-lowing morning at 08:30, while the firststage will start at 09:00. There will be sixstages, two of which will be super specials.

On the road to national gloryLIAM MOSES

The Sun Valley Group of Schools’ foot-ball team is set to face the toughest testin its history.

The team entered the Metropolitan SouthAfrican Schools Football Association (SAS-FA) league for the first time this year andwon the tournament to qualify forMetropol-itan SASFA Cup.Now, after placing second in the Western

Province finals of the Metropolitan Cup lastweek, they are set to take on the country’sbest in the national finals.Coach Sudley Solomons says his team has

nothing to lose and will be aiming for victo-ry.“It’s our first year and we didn’t expect to

get so far,” he says.“At the beginning of the tournament I told

the boys that we would just see how it goes,as it’s our first time, and then go all out forthe results and victory next year. We didn’texpect to get this far.”Sun Valley faced off against five other re-

gional league winners in the WP finals onSaturday 5 October.Solomons’ team started off with a 7-1

thumping of Qhayiya Secondary School andbeat West Coast school Diazville High 1-0 tofinish on top of the Group B and advance tothe final.But finalists Beaufort West Secondary

proved too tough a task for Sun Valley, asthe match finished in a 0-3 loss for the FalseBay school.Solomons says playing three games in one

day took its toll on his players.“I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t

win the final, but it’s the first time we haveplayed in this tournament,” he says.“The guys got a bit tired and a lot of them

were cramping, so I had to make substitu-tions. They were just too tired in the thirdgame.”

Both finalists will represent the WesternCape in the national finals in Polokwane inDecember.Sun Valley also competed the Coca-Cola

Cup under-15 tournament for the first timethis year and managed a third-place finishat the provincial finals.

Solomons attributes his team’s seeminglyovernight success to hard work and longhours on the training field.“The boys practice every day and, as a re-

sult, they are very close to each other,” hesays.“They also know each other’s weaknesses

and strengths.”Sun Valley have already won R20 000 for

their school by qualifying for the nationalfinals.They could win a further R100 000, R50 000

or R30 000 if they finish first, second or thirdat the nationals.

ALL THE WAY: The Sun Valley Group of Schools soccer team have qualified for the Metropolitan SASFA Cup finals. PHOTO: SUPPLIED