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Facebook www.facebook.com/DebonairsPizza Twitter @DebonairsPizza.Visit www.debonairspizza.co.za for nutritional information. www.facebook.com/DebonairsPizza @DebonairsPizza AN UNEXPECTED TASTE ADVENTURE, CRAMMED WITH VALUE, CRAMMED WITH TASTE. FISH HOEK-021 782 0744 TOKAI-021 712 7776 BLUE ROUTE MALL-021 712 5944 (Counter and Collect only) FREE DELIVERY* OCEAN VIEW: ‘DISAPPOINTED’ AT SLOW PROGRESS Housing project on track TERESA FISCHER A meeting to update beneficiaries about the Ocean View Housing project got off to a shaky start due to confusion over the venue. The meeting, called by the Ocean View/ Mountain View Housing Project Support or- ganisation, took place at the Ocean View High School hall, which was packed with over 100 beneficiaries. A total of 543 subsi- dised houses are to be built. Beneficiaries demanded answers from chairperson Klaas (Piet) Present about the slow progress and changes which had been made to the plans. “Ons is hard besig om hierdie huise gebou te kry,” says Present. Some people walked out of the meeting. The recipients will be from Mountain View, the informal settlement on the out- skirts of Ocean View, as well as Ocean View itself. Building has started on the first phase of 89 houses located on erf 683 – on land which was already subdivided for housing in the late 1980s (“Building on housing project”, People’s Post, 30 April). Present said geysers had not been budget- ed for in the houses, but that the houses fulfil the requirements for subsidised housing, in- cluding being slightly larger than the 42m² basic requirement. Some backyard dwellers also protested that the houses were too small. But Denise Izaks, vice-chairperson, says: “Dit is klein, maar dit is ’n huis. It is land for free and a house for free. In Mountain View we are living in a hell hole. There are no ceilings, no floors, no water and no toi- lets.” Izaks says she has been fighting for 27 years for the houses, enduring broken prom- ises and disappointments such as the pro- claiming of the Bokram Spruit, initially ear- marked for housing, as a nature reserve. Present adds he believes the people were more “disappointed” than angry because they felt “changes had been made without their consultation”. “We are working very closely with all the partners to ensure the project is a success,” says Present, adding these include the City of Cape Town, the provincial Department of Human Settlements and Mellon Housing Ini- tiative. In an interview, Izaks told this reporter one of the changes not mentioned at the meeting was the redesign of the roof struc- tures as the original design would be too costly. At the meeting complaints were also raised about the workers employed at the site as part of the Expanded Public Works Project, which forms part of the Mayoral Re- generation Project. This aims to employ residents who will be trained in stonemasonry to work on the houses, therefore, also providing income and skills development. It was alleged some of the youth who are part of this project take drugs, drink and work slowly. Adding that drugs and alcohol are not be allowed on the building site, Present says: “I cannot discriminate against anyone, whatever substances they may be taking.” It is understood construction is expected to take two years and that the formal agree- ment was signed last week by City and Prov- ince. Prior to this signing Mellon Housing was working at its own risk. Present says the City has appointed an at- torney to decide on the allocation of the houses. US president Barack Obama with retired archbishop Des- mond Tutu at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre in Masiphumelele on Sunday. More than 1500 young people use this facili- ty, which offers youth- friendly reproductive health services as well as education and development pro- grammes, the use of a com- puter lab and sports activi- ties. One of the students performed a rap for Obama, whose arrival in Fish Hoek earlier caused quite a stir. Visit peoplespost.co.za to view the video. PHOTO: ELSABE BRITS/PHOTO24 COMBINED COMBINED CHARISMA CHARISMA Dry Fire Wood R550 per bakkie load Rooikrantz & Namibian Wood also available Steven 082 771 7706
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TUESDAY 2 July 2013 | 0021 910 6500 | Fax: 021 910 6501/06 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.peoplespost.co.za | Mobisite: ppost.mobiTELLING IT AS IT IS
FALSE BAY
ONLY
R84.90DOUBLE CRAMMED-CRUST®*Conditions apply. Free Delivery Minimum order of R50 is required to qualify for Free Delivery (5km radius of restaurant ordered from). Free Delivery available at selected restaurants only. Debonairs Pizza reserves the right to chargea delivery fee outside the specified delivery area, if deemed necessary. Free Delivery applies from the restaurant ordered from to the first point of entry, i.e. security gate. Our drivers work hard and a service tip, if deserved, would be
appreciated. While stocks last. Size and appearance may vary. Product contains egg. Available in large (30cm) size only. R84.90 price point valid for Chicken & Mushroom and Meaty flavours only.Facebook www.facebook.com/DebonairsPizza Twitter @DebonairsPizza. Visit www.debonairspizza.co.za for nutritional information.
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OCEAN VIEW: ‘DISAPPOINTED’ AT SLOW PROGRESS
Housing project on trackTERESA FISCHER
Ameeting to update beneficiaries abouttheOceanViewHousing project got offto a shaky start due to confusion over
the venue.The meeting, called by the Ocean View/
Mountain ViewHousing Project Support or-ganisation, took place at the Ocean ViewHigh School hall, which was packed withover 100 beneficiaries. A total of 543 subsi-dised houses are to be built.Beneficiaries demanded answers from
chairperson Klaas (Piet) Present about theslow progress and changes which had beenmade to the plans.“Ons is hard besig om hierdie huise gebou
te kry,” says Present.Some people walked out of the meeting.The recipients will be from Mountain
View, the informal settlement on the out-
skirts of Ocean View, as well as Ocean Viewitself.Building has started on the first phase of
89 houses located on erf 683 – on land whichwas already subdivided for housing in thelate 1980s (“Building on housing project”,People’s Post, 30 April).Present said geysers had not been budget-
ed for in thehouses, but that thehouses fulfilthe requirements for subsidised housing, in-cluding being slightly larger than the 42m²basic requirement.Some backyard dwellers also protested
that the houses were too small.But Denise Izaks, vice-chairperson, says:
“Dit is klein, maar dit is ’n huis. It is landfor free and a house for free. In MountainView we are living in a hell hole. There areno ceilings, no floors, no water and no toi-lets.”Izaks says she has been fighting for 27
years for the houses, enduring broken prom-ises and disappointments such as the pro-claiming of the Bokram Spruit, initially ear-marked for housing, as a nature reserve.Present adds he believes the people were
more “disappointed” than angry becausethey felt “changes had been made withouttheir consultation”.“We are working very closely with all the
partners to ensure the project is a success,”says Present, adding these include the Cityof Cape Town, the provincial Department ofHumanSettlements andMellonHousing Ini-tiative.In an interview, Izaks told this reporter
one of the changes not mentioned at themeeting was the redesign of the roof struc-tures as the original design would be toocostly.At the meeting complaints were also
raised about the workers employed at the
site as part of the Expanded Public WorksProject, which forms part of theMayoral Re-generation Project.This aims to employ residents who will be
trained in stonemasonry to work on thehouses, therefore, also providing incomeand skills development. It was alleged someof the youth who are part of this project takedrugs, drink and work slowly.Adding that drugs and alcohol are not be
allowed on the building site, Present says:“I cannot discriminate against anyone,whatever substances they may be taking.”It is understood construction is expected
to take two years and that the formal agree-ment was signed last week by City and Prov-ince. Prior to this signing Mellon Housingwas working at its own risk.Present says the City has appointed an at-
torney to decide on the allocation of thehouses.
US president Barack Obamawith retired archbishop Desmond Tutu at the DesmondTutu HIV Foundation YouthCentre in Masiphumelele onSunday. More than 1500young people use this facility, which offers youthfriendly reproductive healthservices as well as educationand development programmes, the use of a computer lab and sports activities. One of the studentsperformed a rap for Obama,whose arrival in Fish Hoekearlier caused quite a stir.Visit peoplespost.co.za toview the video.PHOTO: ELSABE BRITS/PHOTO24
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PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYTuesday, 2 July 20132 NEWS
New website makes for exciting readOnline users will from this week enjoy anew-look People’s Post.The new website went live yesterday af-
ternoon.This format makes it easier to navigate
the website and gives People’s Post readersthe latest news and content at first glance.The changes also allow formore space for
articles on the home page.This space will include the latest content
uploaded by users such as blogs, contentfrom schools and groups, and articles writ-ten by citizen journalists.The PDF version of our newspaper has al-
so been moved and will now be visible on
all the pages along with the new citizenjournalist tab.The citizen journalist tab allows users
who are logged in to upload their own arti-cles and photos, add events and reportcrime incidents in their areas.Registering and logging in is now also
easier thanbeforewith the “Log inviaFace-book” option being the preferred method.Online users who do not have a Facebookaccount can still opt to register the normalway by filling out a form and waiting for aconfirmation email.Visit www.peoplespost.co.za and let us
know what you think of the new look by
leaving a comment on the website.You can also email post@peoples-
post.co.za with the words “New website” inthe subject field.Or send an SMS to 32516. SMSes are
charged at R1..Want to become one of our citizen jour-
nalists? Read the citizen journalist guide onthe website and then write and upload anarticle on someone or something interest-ing in your community.Approved stories will be published on the
website under your name.The best stories also stand a chance to
be published in the newspaper.
YUMMY TREATS: Pupils of Blouvlei Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) School in Retreat have been part of the Debonairs Dough Nation. Launchednationwide, the CSI initiative seesall extra pizza dough being collected and flatbread loaves beingmade and distributed. It waslaunched seven months ago andthe Fish Hoek, Tokai and BlueRoute Mall outlets have been participating. “As we value our community and appreciate that thereare many people in need, Debonairs Pizza is an active participantin Dough Nation. We strive to getour pizzas perfectly round so theoffcuts from our pizza bases arecollected and then baked into flatbread loaves and given to a localcharity in need,” says Malcolm andShelley Stone, franchise ownersof Debonairs Pizza Fish Hoek,Tokai and Blue Route Mall. “Blouvlei School is provided with breadfrom our Tokai and Blue RouteMall store and Abeveleli Organisation in Masiphumelele is providedwith bread from our Fish Hoekstore.” PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Fish Hoek Methodist Church
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Minister Ronnie CawoodFurther enquiries phone Church Office
Not to be outdone by Hout Bay,where President Jacob Zumapaid a visit, Fish Hoek had its
own flurry of presidential excite-ment on Thursday.Five American helicopters de-
scended on the sports field in theearly afternoon, before whirring offagain, only to return a short timelater – attracting hoards of curiousonlookers. US President BarackObama was due to arrive in thecountry on Friday for a three-dayvisit.
Nikki Green says: “Wooohoooo,we heard all this racket and, lo andbehold, the Obama contingency ofhuge helicopters landed on thesports field in front of our house inFish Hoek.”She adds they ran down to the
field when they heard the helicop-ters coming over and landing on thefield, where they stayed for a shorttime.Green says she believed they
were due to land in the area againon Sunday.Charles Dagnall says he thinks
the two types of choppers were the
CH Chinook heavy lift helicopterand Black Hawk transport helicop-ters made famous by the movieBlack Hawk Down.Police, fire and ambulance servic-
es were stationed on the one side ofthe field, together with some tight-lipped men in black – clutchingcommunication radios, and one ofwhomspoke in anAmericanaccent,but claimed to “not know”whatwasgoing on.V Hardly camera-shy, People’s Post readerswere quick off the mark to forward this tip-off and to submit their pictures. View thephoto galleries at www.peoplespost.co.za.
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For the recordGerda Koen is the manager of Gypsy in Ka-
lk Bay, not the owner as stated in the article“Remove restrictions, says City” (People’sPost, 25 June).People’s Post apologises for the error.
PITT: WILL BE ‘AN ASSET’
New principaltakes over reinsFish Hoek resident
Catherine Pitt hasbeen appointed as
the principal of the Si-nethemba Special CareCentre in Masiphume-lele from this month.
Sinethemba is themain project of FishHoek/ Kommetjie/Noordhoek Welfare As-sociation.
The association fo-cuses on working withpeople with specialneeds in the Simon’sTown Magisterial Dis-trict, specifically inMasiphumelele andOcean View.
The area incorpo-rates Simon’s Town,Red Hill, Scarborough,Kommetjie, Sunnydale,Glencairn, Noordhoekand Fish Hoek.
The association says there is a great needfor specialised care for children and fami-lies facing the adversities of living with afamily member with special needs.
The optimum normal development of ayoung person is that much more of a chal-lenge for one with a disability – and themountains that parents face are huge.
Sinethemba Special Care Centre is a daycare centre in Masiphumelele, providingcare for children with severe and profoundspecial needs.
It also offers counselling, recreational ac-
tivities, public educa-tion, community out-reach, creative stimula-tion programmes,transport, adult andyouth groups with spe-cial needs, exercise andoccupational thera-pists, as well as parentsupport.
CEO Lezanne Raathsays: “Catherine’s expe-rience and commitmentto parents and childrenfacing incredible chal-lenges in our communi-ties will be an asset tothe work of Sinethembagoing forward.”
An occupational ther-apist by training, Pittcontinues her family’sinvolvement in supportof those with specialneeds.
Her mother, JoyceChevalier, was the driving force behind theestablishment of the Joyce Chevalier Cen-tre for the Handicapped.
The Association would like to thank Ce-leste Abrahams for her contributions to Si-nethemba Special Care Centre as principalsince her appointment in July 2008.
Abrahams and her family will be relocat-ing and the association would like to wishher all the best for her future endeavours.V Contact Sinethemba Special Care Centre on(021) 785 5389/7398 or email [email protected].
HEEDING THE CALL: Catherine Pittnow heads the SinethembaSpecial Care Centre in Masiphumelele. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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HAVE YOUR SAY!NAMING OF CIRCLE:
COEN STEYTLER CIRCLE
The City of Cape Town is finalising a naming proposal in respect of an unnamed circle on theForeshore, Cape Town.
The naming proposal entails naming the circle where Heerengracht, Walter Sisulu Avenue,Bartholomeu Dias Boulevard and Vasco da Gama Boulevard meet in front of the Cape TownInternational Conference Centre, to Coen Steytler Circle.
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 17 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act(Act 32 of 2000) that the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunityto indicate support of or objections to the naming proposal for a period of 30 days, from1 July 2013 up to 31 July 2013.
Comments, input and recommendations in respect of this naming proposal may besubmitted in any of the following ways:
• By fax to 021 400 1465• By e-mail to [email protected]• By written submission posted to PO Box 298, Cape Town 8000: For attention: Acting
Manager - Public Participation Unit
Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people living withdisabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments,to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Such personsshould contact the City of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit:
For general public participation:Ruché Daniels at 021 400 1766 or e-mail to [email protected] assistance to disadvantaged persons:Anele Viti at 021 400 1652 or e-mail to [email protected]
Comment forms for the Coen Steytler Circle naming process will be available on theCity of Cape Town’s website: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, at subcouncil offices andat public libraries.
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Wednesday 3 July
V Fish Hoek: The Women’s AgriculturalAssociation’s monthly meeting is at the civiccentre minor hall at 09:30. This will be theirannual “bring and buy” meeting. JennyStrickland shares her knowledge of books andwill suggest some good reads. New membersand visitors welcome. R15 visitor includes teaand eats. Call Pat James on (021) 782 2379.
Thursday 4 July
V Fish Hoek: The Astronomy Club meeting isat the civic centre minor hall at 19:30. Anillustrated talk will be given by Wolf Lange,presenter at the Iziko Museum Planetarium, onhow we benefited from inventions resultingfrom various space programmes. The cost isR5 a person, which includes refreshments.Phone (021) 785 3713.
Saturday 6 July
V Fish Hoek: Craft Market at MethodistChurch in 1st Avenue is from 08.30 to noon.Lots of local crafters and teas/cakes available.For further information contact Yvonne on082 685 2099 or (021) 782 2687 not laterthan Thursday.
V Fish Hoek: Monthly White Heather clubdance in the civic centre hall at 20:00. Dresssmart/casual. Please take a plate of eats andyour own drinks. Nonmembers pay R20.Obtain additional information by calling(021) 785 3557.
V Kalk Bay: Walkabout and artists’ luncheonat the Casa Labia Gallery, 192 Main Road.Anthea Delmotte’s exhibition Portals will beon display until Sunday 21 July. The walkaboutat 11:00 will include some of the artists whoseportraits are included within the series.Booking for lunch essential. Email gal[email protected] or phone (021) 788 6068.
V Glencairn: Car boot sale at Phoenix Lodge.Spots cost R30. Coffee/tea and bacon andegg rolls will be on sale. Phone Mike on(021) 782 3426.
V Marina da Gama: Monthly craft market at
the Eastlake Village Centre, Eastlake Islandfrom 09:00 until 14:00. Gift ideas at goodprices and goodies to eat. Phone IonaSpalding on 082 896 1499.
V Simon’s Town: Homemade Market at thelibrary hall, from 09:00 until noon. Delicioushomecooked food and great crafts. For moreinformation phone Sharon James on(021) 785 5322.
Sunday 7 July
V Noordhoek: Meridian hike of Chapman’sPeak is an easypaced hike from MonkeyValley with spectacular views over Hout Bay,up to the top of Chapman’s Peak. Raincancels. Visitors pay R15. For more hikes visitwww.meridian.org.za. Call leader DoloresDonovan on (021) 785 2191 or email Do[email protected].
Monday 8 July
V Muizenberg: Art classes/collage workshopled by Zoe Mafham every Monday from 14:00until 16:00 and/or Wednesdays at 19:00 until21:00. Suitable for all. R150 for one session orR450 for a month. There is one class a weekat Alive Cafe, 11 Atlantic Road. Bookingisrequired. For additional information [email protected] or phone Zoe on074 152 0056.
Wednesday 10 July
V Fish Hoek: The Flame Lily Foundationmonthly social tea at 09:30 for 10:00 in thesmall hall adjacent to the library. All members, visitors and guests are welcome. RSVPfor catering purposes. For further informationor transport requests phone Priscilla on(021) 782 4573 or 082 494 5602 or [email protected].
Thursday 11 July
V Simon’s Town: Iconography and thespiritual practice of icon gazing – a fullyillustrated presentation by Brother RichardMaidwell takes place at 11:00 at the museum.The cost is R50. To book or for additionaldetails call (021) 786 3046.
SHREDDING: Mikey February won the under20 Boys’ title at the 2013 Cool Shoe SouthAfrica Surfing Championships at New Pier, Durban on Sunday. The 20 yearold professional surfer from Kommetjie has been allocated a wildcard place in the $250 000 USD primerated Mr Price Pro Ballito, which will take place on the KwaZulu Natal north coast thisweek. PHOTO: KAREN WILSON/DVINE IMAGES
Paddling stalwartaims for pole positionLIAM MOSES
Peninsula Canoe Club stalwart GraemeSolomon has emerged as a title con-tender for the Berg River Canoe Mara-
thon after the withdrawal of the reigningchampion, Hank McGregor.
Solomon, a Marina da Gama resident,won the prestigious four-day race in 2001,but failed in his next nine attempts whileMcGregor rose to prominence.
Now a return to form, partnered with Mc-Gregor’s absence, has seen the 40-year-oldmove into title contention once again.
Solomon isn’t reading too much into hisrecent victories despite winning the lasttwo races on the Berg River.
“Obviously it’s nice to win races, espe-cially when you get to my age. You take eve-ry race you can win; it’s not like I shouldbe winning all these races,” says Solomon.
“But I don’t read too much into it, becausethey are one-day races. The Berg River isa four day race. The races I have won havebeen on a very full river, which is my pref-erence as I am a bigger paddler than mostof the opposition.
“The Berg River could be medium to lowif it doesn’t rain from now until then. How-ever, it is nice to have a few wins under the
belt for confidence.”Solomon claimed the Gouda to Bridget-
own race on the Berg River on Saturday 1June and won the Swartland Canoe Mara-thon on Sunday 16 June to add the SouthAfrican K1 Championship title to the K2 ti-tle he won with Sean Rice on the Breede Riv-er in September.
McGregor, nine-time Berg River champi-on, pulled out of the race to participate inthe inaugural Surfski World Champion-ships in Portugal from Friday 12 to Sunday14 July.
While Solomon knows McGregor’s ab-sence “opens up the race”, he would preferto have the champion taking part.
“You don’t want to be the guy who winsand then people say: ‘Hank McGregorwasn’t there’. At the end of the day, that’sin no one’s control you can only race thecompetition. It would still be very nice towin,” he says.
Solomon knows he will not be the onlyone who could benefit from McGregor’s ab-sence and views Lance King, Pierre-AndreRabbie, Dusi runner-up Eric Zondi andformer World Marathon champion BenBrown from Great Britain as his biggestcompetitors.
He has been concentrating on his “ownbuild up” as he pre-pares for what maybe his last chanceto win the BergMarathon.
“Three years agoI thought it was theend of my careerwhen I wentthrough a difficultpatch.
“All of suddenI’ve had spurt. I amthe holder of SouthAfrican K1 and K2Championships at40, which is thepinnacle of my ca-reer. So if I win theBerg it would be anice feather in thecap.”
The Berg RiverCanoe Marathonwill take placefrom Wednesday10 to Saturday 13July.
IN THE FRAME: Peninsula Canoe Club’s Graeme Solomon has emergedas a title contender in the Berg River Canoe Marathon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED