THURSDAY 10 April 2014 | 0021 910 6500 | Fax: 021 910 6501/06 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.peoplespost.co.za | Mobisite: ppost.mobi TELLING IT AS IT IS GRASSY PARK RE MAX / Ultra Select CEA: MIEA Broker / Owner Every Agent Will Promise To Sell Your Home … We GUARANTEE it Call Mark for more info OR SMS “G10”, Your Name, Email address / address to 072 742 6963 FREE CALL 0800-00-00-08 24HRS, 7 DAYS A WEEK www.markbrickles.co m T&C's Apply If your Home Doesn’t Sell, We’ll buy it! Mark Brickles 072 742 6963 BID FOR FUNDING: PLAN TO CLEAR ILLEGAL DUMPING AND PROVIDE FENCING Lifeline to secure canal MONIQUE DUVAL @monique_duval T he problems which plague the Lotus River Canal could soon be a thing of the past. This comes after an application for fund- ing from the Mayor’s Redress Fund was made by Subcouncil 18 to have the canal fenced. The fund, introduced by mayor Patricia de Lille, provides R10m in addition to ward al- location funds for use in wards which have experienced historic under-investment. According to a subcouncil report, each subcouncil is expected to submit two projects valued at R500 000 each for consider- ation. The report also states these funds will be allocated for the 2014/2015 financial year. Following the ongoing concerns regard- ing illegal dumping and the safety of young children, an application was made to have the Lotus River Canal fenced. In addition to fencing, ward councillor Le- slie Isaacs says they hope to install steps, lighting and catch sensors. Isaacs explains young children are prone to falling into the canal when playing near- by. “The idea behind the steps is to create an opportunity for anybody who falls into the canal to climb out. The sensors will help pre- vent a body from being swept into Zeekoev- lei,” he says. He says fencing will be erected along parts of the canal which are closer to residential areas and the proposal for lighting is aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour at night. “We have received complaints about peo- ple drinking alcohol and having sex at the canal. The lights will deter such activities,” Isaacs explains. Lotus River, Ottery and Grassy Park Resi- dents’ Association (Logra) chairperson Philip Bam has welcomed the application. He says the association was not sure if steps were a good idea as it could also be used by people with “bad intentions”. Bam identifies dumping as the biggest problem facing the canal. “The City makes an effort and residents mess it up. We urge residents to not pollute the canal,” he says. In addition to the proposed safety meas- ures, Logra has proposed authorities look into developing a walk way along the canal. “This could be used by cyclists, joggers and walkers to enjoy their natural environ- ment,” Bam adds. Isaacs says they are excited by the applica- tion for funding as they hope it will bring an end to the problems experience with the canal. He says the subcouncil has continually tried to source funding for the canal but has not been successful. “I submitted a motion for urgent funding but because there is never funding, the mo- tion gets deferred,” he says. Mayoral Committee member for Trans- port Brett Herron says ward-based projects have not yet been approved by De Lille. He explains projects need to be imple- mented within the financial year and need to improve the quality of life of residents. The list of approved projects is scheduled to be released before the start of the next fi- nancial year. “Implementation can only commence from the beginning of the new financial year being on Tuesday 1 July. Actual work on each project will depend on the type of project. However, Herron says there are more pro- posals than funding for the Redress Fund. This means the canal will have to compete with several other projects across Cape Town. The fund will be implemented by the transport department in consultation with De Lille. V Share your thoughts on the canal. Starting with the word “Post”. SMS your comments to 32516. SMSes cost R1. NEW PLAN: A proposal to fence the Lotus River Canal has been submitted to the City of Cape Town. PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE
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THURSDAY 10 April 2014 | 0021 910 6500 | Fax: 021 910 6501/06 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.peoplespost.co.za | Mobisite: ppost.mobiTELLING IT AS IT IS
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BID FOR FUNDING: PLAN TO CLEAR ILLEGAL DUMPING AND PROVIDE FENCING
Lifeline to secure canalMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
The problems which plague the LotusRiver Canal could soon be a thing of thepast.
This comes after an application for fund-ing from the Mayor’s Redress Fund wasmade by Subcouncil 18 to have the canalfenced.The fund, introducedbymayorPatricia de
Lille, provides R10m in addition to ward al-location funds for use in wards which haveexperienced historic under-investment.According to a subcouncil report, each
subcouncil is expected to submit twoprojects valued atR500 000 each for consider-ation.The report also states these funds will be
allocated for the 2014/2015 financial year.Following the ongoing concerns regard-
ing illegal dumping and the safety of youngchildren, an application was made to havethe Lotus River Canal fenced.In addition to fencing, ward councillor Le-
slie Isaacs says they hope to install steps,lighting and catch sensors.Isaacs explains young children are prone
to falling into the canal when playing near-by.“The idea behind the steps is to create an
opportunity for anybody who falls into thecanal to climb out. The sensorswill help pre-vent a body from being swept into Zeekoev-lei,” he says.He says fencingwill be erected along parts
of the canal which are closer to residentialareas and the proposal for lighting is aimedat curbing anti-social behaviour at night.“We have received complaints about peo-
ple drinking alcohol and having sex at thecanal. The lights will deter such activities,”Isaacs explains.Lotus River, Ottery and Grassy Park Resi-
dents’ Association (Logra) chairpersonPhilip Bam has welcomed the application.He says the association was not sure if
stepswere a good ideaas it could alsobeusedby people with “bad intentions”.Bam identifies dumping as the biggest
problem facing the canal.“The City makes an effort and residents
mess it up. We urge residents to not pollutethe canal,” he says.In addition to the proposed safety meas-
ures, Logra has proposed authorities look
into developing a walk way along the canal.“This could be used by cyclists, joggers
and walkers to enjoy their natural environ-ment,” Bam adds.Isaacs says they are excited by the applica-
tion for funding as they hope it will bringan end to the problems experience with thecanal.He says the subcouncil has continually
tried to source funding for the canal but hasnot been successful.“I submitted a motion for urgent funding
but because there is never funding, the mo-
tion gets deferred,” he says.Mayoral Committee member for Trans-
port Brett Herron says ward-based projectshave not yet been approved by De Lille.He explains projects need to be imple-
mented within the financial year and needto improve the quality of life of residents.The list of approved projects is scheduled
to be released before the start of the next fi-nancial year.“Implementation can only commence
from the beginning of the new financial yearbeing on Tuesday 1 July. Actual work on
each project will depend on the type ofproject.However, Herron says there aremore pro-
posals than funding for the Redress Fund.Thismeans the canal will have to compete
with several other projects across CapeTown.The fund will be implemented by the
transport department in consultation withDe Lille.V Share your thoughts on the canal. Starting with theword “Post”. SMS your comments to 32516. SMSescost R1.
NEW PLAN: A proposal to fence the Lotus River Canal has been submitted to the City of Cape Town. PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE
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YOUTH: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Fostering a safe havenCHEVON BOOYSEN
@ChevonBooysen
A loving and caring environment is alla child really needs. But notmany chil-dren are afforded this opportunity as
they fall through the cracks of abuse, neglector poverty.Home from Home, a Cape Town-based or-
ganisation, aims to remedy this situation bycreating and placing vulnerable children in-to homes of loving foster parents.Pippa Shaper, co-founder of the non-profit
organisation, says: “Home from Home pro-vides supportive and supervised communi-ty-based foster care for orphaned, abused,neglected and vulnerable children througha network of small, family homes in disad-vantaged communities in the country. Webelieve that living in a small family unitwith dedicated foster parents with no morethan six children, is the best place for chil-drenwhocan’t be cared forby their own fam-ilies.”The organisation has 33 foster homes
across theprovince andplans to extend theirreach.“These are normal families in a normal
home where the child will get sent to fosterparents who can nurture them and providethe loving environment every child needs,”says Shaper.Currently 200 children are part of the pro-
gramme.“We provide and offer all the support the
foster parents may need, including socialwork services.”Shaper says the aim of the organisation is
to provide an alternative home of care toshelter the child from previous abuse andneglect.
“The children get placedwithus after theyare referred from a children’s court,” shesays.All parents are screened and background
checks are done as well as training offeredto ensure they can provide a better living en-vironment for the foster children.“If we receive siblings through the chil-
dren’s court, we always place them togetherto maintain the biological family connec-tion,” Shaper says.Everymother receives a grant to help cov-
er the financial costs to look after each child.“As far as possible we ensure there is a
mixture of ages and sexes of children withinthe home, thereby creating as close to ‘nor-mal’ a family environment as possible for allfoster children.”Foster mother Emily Kiel from Ocean
Viewsays: “I enjoyworkingwithyoung chil-dren and had the opportunity to apply for afull-time job that allowed me to live out thisvocation.”With six foster children in her care for
more than one year, Kiel has nurtured themas her own since they were placed into hercare by social services.“Caring for six children is a full-time job.
This was an adjustment in and of itself.(Whether they are a) biological or fosterchild, they require the same love, care andsupport.”Kiel’s biological children are all grown-up
and have since moved out. She is, therefore,able to giveundivided attention to the charg-es in her care.“Watching the children in my care grow
and blossom is particularly rewarding. I sitwith them every day to assist with theirhomework and support them through thechallenges of school life,” she says.
“At the end of the term or the end of theschool year, when this hard work pays offwith excellent results, (it) is definitely causefor celebration.”Beauty Sqalane fromMasiphumelele is al-
so a fostermother.Whileunable tohave chil-dren of her own, Sqalane says: “I have somuch love in my heart for children. Beinga foster mother has given me the chance toshare this love.”Sqalane says: “This is an opportunity to
share my love with children who, before liv-ing in foster care, have had very difficultlives. The relationships I have formed witheachofmychildren is something that is veryspecial.”Sqalane has been a fostermother formore
than two years.Home from Home has a specific strategy
and approach to follow when setting up anew foster home.Through this approach they are able to en-
sure that there is a definite need in the com-munity for each foster home, that the homeis empowered through community groupswhich support the project, that the home isfully equipped and that foster parents areconstantly supported and supervised byHome from Home to ensure the children re-ceive the best possible care.All foster parents have the opportunity to
network with each other so they may sharetheir experiences, learn from one anotherand share the responsibility of raising theirfoster children.V Donations for Home from Home can be madethrough direct deposits to Home from Home Trust,Nedbank South Africa, branch code 101 109, accountnumber 101 110 9700.V For more information visit www.homefrom-home.org.za.
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SOCIAL HOUSING: FAMILIES THRILLED AS THEY MOVE INTO THEIR NEW DWELLINGS
Home is where the heart isTASMIN CUPIDO
@TazzCup
The final phase of themulti-million randSteen Villa Social Housing phase isnearing completion.
The last of 700 families are expected to oc-cupy their homes at the end of the month.Completion of Phase 2B, the third of theproject,will bring an end to the developmentwhich commenced in 2009.The first of the last phase’s tenants moved
into their new homes late last month.The R30.4m phase comprises the develop-
ment of 100 mixed-use housing units.Phase 1 saw the construction of 450 units
and Phase 2A saw the building of 150 units.The entire development boasts a R202.8mbudget.The Military Road housing initiative is a
partnership between the provincial Depart-ment ofHumanSettlements, theCity ofCapeTown, the Social Housing Regulatory Au-thority, the Social Housing Company (Soh-co), the National Housing Finance Corpora-tion (NHFC) and the Dutch Stitching Inter-national Guarantee for Housing, sayshuman settlements spokesperson Char-maine Resandt.“This project was done under the Social
Housing Programme, which is defined as arental or cooperative housing option forhouseholds earning between R1501 and
R7500 per month,” she says.“The units consist of bachelor, one-bed-
room and two-bedroom units.“There was also a use of concrete compo-
nents for elements of construction such askitchen units, doors and window frames.”Most tenants were backyard dwellers or
council rental stock tenants. Current ten-ants are from areas in the greater Retreatand Grassy Park area.SandraCupido (53) is a formerKensington
resident who is excited about finally livingin her new home. Cupido was a backyarddweller for more than 10 years before mov-ing into a Steen Villa unit on Sunday 8 Sep-tember.“Iwas so excited about themove as the day
before we packed up to move (Saturday 7September) I celebrated my birthday and itwas the most amazing gift anyone couldhave givenme. “As a pensioner I would nev-er have been able to afford my own place,”she says.Cupido shares the unit with her 22-year-
old son Randall Abrahams.“My son and I are so happy to have our
own place. This is a dream come true for us.I never thought this would happen, but I amtruly grateful it has. Now I can enjoy my re-tirement,” Cupido says.Resandt further explains the project was
also a job creation initiative.“A total of 38 local labourers were em-
ployed, while 167 jobs were created,” shesays.All tenants applied for tenancy, while
some qualifying tenants were drawn fromthe City’ s housing database.The land which houses the development
and the units is owned by Sohco.“The company will be directly responsi-
ble for the ongoing property management ofthe units, including rental collection, main-tenance, ensuring compliance wit neigh-bourhood rules and social development pro-
grammes,” Resandt says.“Although 700 beneficiaries will eventual-
ly benefit, the figurewill increase as the pur-pose of social housing is to provide benefici-aries with a housing option to suit their in-comeuntil their circumstances improve andthey consider buying their own propertyand vacate the unit.”Sohco regional manager Marten Goven-
der tells People’s Post NHFC was the lenderof the development.V For more information visit www.sohco.co.za.
COMFORTABLE LIVING: Steen Villas resident Sandra Cupido outside her new home.PHOTO: ASTRID FEBRUARIE
PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARKThursday, 10 April 20144 GENERAL
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Thursday 10 April
V Steenberg: The Retreat Steenberg CivicAssociation will hold a public meeting atSquare Hill Community Hall at 19:00. Themeeting will discuss the application to extenda liquor license, Cavaladorp informal settle-ment, ward allocations and a proposed
V Eagle Park: The Cape Town Islamic Educa-tional Centre (CTIEC) will hold its secondannual lecture series, Power of Islam, atMasjidul Kareem Complex in 11th Avenue at16:00. Admission is free; dinner will be served.For more information phone the CTIEC on(021) 396 2896 or Moulana Sayed ImraanZiyaee on 082 833 2036.
V Retreat: The Jolly Carp Organic Market willbe held at 38 Sasmeer Road, Sasmeer Estatefrom 10:00 until 15:00 every Saturday. Therewill be great organic produce and much moreon sale. For more information phone Petrina074 302 3254 or Miriam on 074 684 1680.
Monday 14 April
V Southfield: Diep River Community PoliceForum will hold a public meeting at SouthfieldLibrary in Casino Road at 19:00. CorrectionalServices Shadow Minister James Selfe willspeak on crime and prisons and ward council-lor Carol Bew will give a presentation onhomeless people. All are welcome. EmailMichael Kent on [email protected].
Monday 14 and Thursday 17 April
V Heathfield: Ballroom dancing classes forbeginners and their partners will be held atTrinity Methodist Church Hall in RochesterRoad from 19:30 until 21:30. The monthly costis R100 per couple; pensioner couples pay R50.For more information phone Dalene on084 483 1805 or Nigel on 072 462 0781.
Tuesday 15 April
V Plumstead: The Prostate Cancer SupportAction group will meet at MediClinic Constanti-aberg auditorium at 17:45. It will be an opendiscussion meeting. Men and their carers arewelcome to attend to meet and exchange
experience with prostate cancer survivors. SMSor phone 073 560 3067 for more details.
Saturday 26 April
V Grassy Park: City Athletic Football Academywill host a family fun day at KannemeyerPrimary School. There will be a six-a-sidesoccer tournament; entry costs R200 for ateam of 10. There will also be live entertain-ment, a car wash, games for children andrefreshments on sale. Admission is R5 foradults and cars, and R2 for children.
Sunday 27 April
V Lavender Hill: Lavender Hill Advice Officewill hold a netball tournament at the HilaryWay courts at 08:30. There will be twodivisions – mixed and women – with six teamseach. Phone Clive Jacobs on 072 153 4894.
Monday 28 April
V Steenberg: Uniting Reformed Church inBanjo Street will host a day trip to ClubMykonos. The cost is R300 for adults andR225 for children under 12. The cost includes abuffet lunch at the Charlie Noble Restaurant.The departure time is 06:30 from the church.For more information on the event phoneMarion on 084 834 8230 or 083 647 5934.
Wednesday 30 April
V Grassy Park: Misrole Neighbourhood Watchwill hold its monthly meeting a Assembly ofGod Church in Misrole Avenue at 19:00. Formore information phone chairperson WayneCampbell on 083 507 2393.
Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 September
V Steenberg: The Steenberg United ReformedChurch will host a trip to Oudtshoorn. The costof R2100 includes transport, accomodation andmeals; limited space available. To book phoneSister Samuels on (021) 701 9941 or Ricky on074 434 1729.
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RETREAT: ILLEGAL DUMPING DRIVING BUSINESSES TO RUIN
Plot persiststo sickenASTRID FEBRUARIE
@FebAstrid
Business owners inRetreat say they arelosing out as a dump site right next totheir stores is a haven for criminal ac-
tivity turning customers away.The property between Sixth and Seventh
avenues on Retreat Road has become adumping site and hide-out for criminals inthe area.This is according to the business owners.“The plot is filled with rotten food, plas-
tic, paper and human and animal faeces,”says a business owner, who spoke to Peo-ple’s Post on condition of anonymity.“I have seen people using the plot as a toi-
let facility, relieving themselves against thewalls and behind the electrical box on thepavement.“It is absolutely disgusting that we have
to walk past this plot and people just carryon doing what they want to with no regardfor the businesses in the area,” he says.The plot has been vacant for years and
criminals have been taking advantage ofthe space, he says.“They rob people and then run from Re-
treat Road through the plot to get to the oth-er side and escape being caught,” he adds.Ward councillor Jan Burger says the plot
is private property and the owner recentlyhad it cleaned, but the dumping continues.“We have asked the owner as well as oth-
er people who own plots that are being usedas a dump site to close up their properties,
but that means they will have to fork outlarge sums of money because other peopleare being irresponsible,” he says.Burger says there are peoplewhohave no
respect for others and do as they pleasewithout a care.“Many of the people who dump their rub-
bish onprivate property live in the area andtheirneighboursknow theyare responsiblefor this illegal activity, but fear being vic-timised (if they report it) and therefore thedumping continues,” he says.A shop owner, who does not want to be
identified, says he opened his store sevenyears ago and the plot was already filledwith rubbish.“Nothinghas changedover thepast seven
year besides the shrubs thatwere cut down;the dumping still continues, criminals arestill robbing people and homeless peopleare still sleeping on the plot,” he says.He says little is done by council for the
community.“I drive around inaffluent areas andwish
tht the same attention given to those areaswas given to us,” he says.He says in the past he has called on coun-
cil to comeout anddo something to stop thiscriminal activity.However, he says, it falls on deaf ears.“The majority of the people here are run-
ning businesses and are losing customersbecause the area looks filthy.“People do not want to spend money in
an area that is untidy and neglected,” headds.
Let’s put nature firstThe False Bay Ecology Park Festival andFunWalkwill be held at the False BayNa-ture Reserve on Saturday 12 April.The event will feature a 4km, 5.5km or
6.8km walk through the StrandfonteinBirding Area of the Reserve and a fun en-vironmental quiz relating to the area.There will also be a lucky draw with priz-es on offer at the end of the walk.Participants who register early and
complete the routes will receive a free
lunch courtesy of John Dory’s which theycan enjoy after the walk, while picnickingon the banks of the Zeekoevlei.Therewill also be a live bird show, a rep-
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08:30 and the walk will start at 10:00.For more information email Dale
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Teen pregnancies a burdenReligion, philosophy, science and material-ism play itself out on the streets of CapeTown every day. In Jewish, Christian and Is-lamic mysticism the primordial idea thatyou cannot know God without knowingyourself and vice versa continues to impacton our immediate reality.Since 8% of all babies are born to girls un-
der 18 years, (it) places teen pregnancy sta-tistics beyond the customary prerogative ofreligion and morality. The 80 000 babiesborn every year to teenagers unable to man-age the obligation, is a growing anda seriousnational financial and social problem.The statistic places an added burden on
ratepayers and taxpayers that will carry onformany years. The increasing statistic sug-gest municipalities responsible for clinicswill, in time, buckle under the strain. SinceSouth African law allows children as youngas 12 years old to use contraceptiveswithoutthe permission of their parents, stoppingteenage pregnancies is in our collective na-
tional interest.It is evident that the education paid for by
the taxpayer and the religious and culturalprocesses sustained by countless communi-ties has failed to educate the 80 000 pregnantteens. Within all communities the ritual ofmarriage exists.In Deuteronomy 23:2 it is written that “No
one born of a forbidden unionmay enter theassembly of the Lord. Even to the tenth gen-eration, none of his descendants may enterthe assembly of the Lord.”In Islam children born out of wedlock are
not permitted to lead congregational prayeror inherit.In the next 10 years our society will have
a million babies born to teens. What valuesis societyprojectingontopregnant teens andwhat sustainable outcomes will we generatefor future generations. Since teenpregnancyis not new,will it becomepart of our culturalmorality?YAGYAH ADAMS
Gangs: play explains grim realityDavid Kramer’s adaptation ofWilly Rusell’s1983 tragic comedy Blood Brothers, showingat the Fugard, is absolutely brilliant andshould be seen by all South Africans whohave no clue about what is happening in ourpoverty-stricken townships.Kramer has very successfully brought to
the stage the life and struggles faced by poortownship residents in the Cape Flats, wheredrug addiction, drug peddling, gangsterismand crime of every kind are the order of theday.The main focus of the play is the failure
of the capitalist system to bring about anyform of equality. The capitalist system en-trenches the class system, where only therich benefit from it at the expense of thepoor, who are condemned to a life of eternalpoverty.The lack of job opportunities (and) skills,
and the absolute boredom and frustrationhave led many township youth into a life ofdrugs and gangsterism to blot the pain of liv-ing and to eke out a living.A recent BBC documentary on life in
Manenberg shouldmake ordinary South Af-ricans cringe with shame to learn that hu-
man beings in our country have become somorally decadent that they think nothing oftaking innocent lives in cold blood.This play has made it clear that our lead-
ers in government have lost control of lawand order in our townships.The play also looks at the role of big busi-
ness in the current levels of unemployment.When big corporates retrench staff in theirdroves for bigger profits, the retrenched aregrabbed by drug merchants and drug deal-ers, who in turn make our country totallyunsafe both for ordinary citizens and forbusinesses to set up and create employment.Much of the world’s poverty is a product
of capitalist social engineering and unbri-dled greed. Unless we find a more equitablesystem, we might just find that the worldwill be run by gangsters, who will controlthe law and governments of the day.Well done to David Kamer and the actors
for their superb acting and singing.This play should be seen by high school
children and be brought to the townships,not just to entertain them but to educatethem.
DR EV RAPITI
Your SMSes. At last there’s some great news for GrassyPark and surrounding areas. There is hopefor residents after an era of the CommunityPolice Forum (CPF) being in a recyclingmode.Mr (Yassien) Meyer, please use the media
to advertise the annual meeting as requiredby the CPF constitution. All the CPF execu-tive committee members should relax athome. Concerned resident, Pelican Park
. GrassyParkpolice is failing the commu-nity; criminals are getting away with impu-nity. How many cases go unsolved and arenot even investigated?Their question and statement when log-
ging a case is “do you have insurance?” and“you should not buy in this area”.It is their responsibility to protect the citi-
zens of this country as per the constitution,but it seems they are merely drawing a sala-ry every month.The fish rots from the head!. Investigations need to start from the in-
side. How did the con end up with the infor-mation or details of the arrested and end upcontacting the family? That can only happenwith inside help.
. I’m happy Princess Vlei was saved, butwhat are they going to do about the scumthat lurks there at night?
. I reiterate my point that Princess Vlei,at present, is a haven for murder, drunken-ness, drug abuse, promiscuity, loitering andmany other forms of anti-social behaviour.I support any form of upgrade. The develop-er was on the right track.I just wonder what will be the settlement
cost to the developer. I expect this to be tensof millions of rands, which the ratepayerwill fork out. I request the City to make thispublic andnot sign confidential and non-dis-closure agreements. Trevor, Grassy Park
. Having grownup around the vlei, I haveseen nothing but deterioration over theyears so I hope the people who passionatelyfought to save the vlei will fight to turn itinto something beautiful.
. I am very glad about Princess Vlei andhope the way forward is smooth and benefi-cial to all including the vlei.
. I have no problemswith a reasonable in-crease as long as it provides us with betterand safer road conditions.V Share your thoughts. Starting with the word “Post”SMS your comments to 32516. SMSes cost R1.
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By internet standards it’s an oldmeme, but extremely ap-propriate in this instance.Keep Calm and smell the roses.Yes, easier said than done, in all honesty.We need to learn to unplug. Destress. Be kind to our-
selves. Learn to let go, even if for a little while.Our nation is in a super-frantic state, the anxiety about
our political future is turning ordinary citizens into surlymalcontents.Political bickering and back-stabbing and the propa-
ganda does take a toll on our weary bodies and minds.Granted, the report about Nkandla is distressing news.Yes, Jacob Zuma’s response to the report is dismaying.True, political defections do trigger an alarm.But equally important to note is that these things can-
not be solved overnight.So instead of wringing our hands in confounding knots
and frothing at the mouth, why not invest in yourself.Take a walk about your neighbourhood.Visit an aunt living several streets away. She’d marvel
at the spontaneity and generosity of the gesture.Start that project you’ve been delaying for months, if
not years.If you wish to direct your energy elsewhere, why not
volunteer your time at the library?Even better, rouse a few neighbours and clean a prob-
lem plot in your area.The gist is to exhale, do something meaningful and –
hopefully – fun.As sure as the sun rises in the east, our problems will
still be there when we plug back in to the South Africanpolitical arena.Barring a massive ecological catastrophe, Wednesday
7 May is a sure thing.So, be kind to yourself as, in turn, you are being kind
to others.
EDITORIAL COMMENT
Destress
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In an effort to combat the theft and resale of City-owned refuse bags, the City’s Solid WasteManagement Department has printed the letters ‘CCT SWM’ followed by a serial numberin black text on all its blue bags from June 2013. This will ensure that all stolen bags can berecognised and their source traced. Despite these measures being put in place, the Citycontinues to experience theft of its blue bags, which are then sold illegally on the street as wellas in some shops. The City is appealing to residents once again not to purchase blue refusebags at all as these bags are stolen property. The bags are usually packaged together with otherbags and folded to hide the printing. It can be assumed that all blue bags are stolen bags.Blue bags are used solely for all the activities and programmes of the Solid Waste ManagementDepartment’s Cleansing Branch.
Report any individual or shop seen selling these bags by contacting the City’s SolidWasteManagement branch for Loss Control on 021 900 1689 or e-mail [email protected].
If any blue bags are placed out on the roadside by residents, it will be deemed illegal dumpingand dealt with accordingly.
Your cooperation and assistance in this matter is highly appreciated. This action is in line withmaintaining a well-run city.
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER35/2014
CITY APPEALS TO RESIDENTS TOREPORT ILLEGAL SALE OF STOLENCOUNCIL REFUSE BAGS
LANSDOWNE: MIXED RESPONSE TO REGISTERED TROLLEYS
Scrap brigade‘agree’ totoe the lineCARLO PETERSEN
@carlo_petersen
Lansdowne scrap collectors could soonhave their very own registered trol-leys.
Police recently started confiscating trol-leys which were being stolen from super-markets.However, police say the move prompted
scrap collectors to start pilfering residents’wheelie bins, which has left many localsseething.Lansdowne police spokesperson Ser-
geant Nkululeko Mnyaka says up to eightbins get reported stolen every week.“It’s a big concern because those bins are
now being used to transport stolen goodstoo,” he says.After raising the concern at a Lansdowne
Civic Association meeting recently, vice-chairperson Keith Blake made a plea to getscrap collectors in the area sponsored trol-leys.“I pleaded for donations so that we can
buy trolleys and give them to unemployedvagrants to abate unemployment with ameasure of control,” he says.An anonymous businessman has since
come forward and offered to buy trolleys forscrap collectors in the area.“We will have a trial run first with
marked trolleys; the first one is nr.0001which I have given to Freedom Park Infor-mal Settlement resident Karriem Samuels.“I gave him a letter of ownership and we
have an oral agreement that if he goes offthe legal rails the trolley comesback tome,”Blake says.“I know Karriem for many years but
when I handed him that green trolley therewas this smile so big that I knew I did theright thing.” Blake says if the trial run issuccessful more trolleys will be bought andgiven to vagrants in the area.The proposed initiative has stirredmixed
feelings in the Lansdowne community.Harvard Drive resident Ebrahim Lakay
is totally against the idea.“I don’t agree with it because it could
causemore crime. The guyswhopush thosetrolleys are often the ones who break intoour homes and steal from our yards,” hesays.Lakay says he recently camehome to find
a ‘scrap collector’ on his property.“He said he was looking for scrap, but he
was walking around my house, so whoknows what he was up to,” he adds.Church Street homeowner Cecil Dreyer
feels the same. “No man! You cannot en-courage these guys to operate here in thearea. It just brings a bad element. You’regiving them a means to commit crime,” hesays.Another local, Dawn Felix, says it could
be a good idea. “I think it could work, butyou cannot just go around handing out trol-leys to every Tom, Dick and Harry,” shesays. “Give the trolleys to good people andkeep it controlled and monitored and I’msure there won’t be any problems.”
NUMBERED: Keith Blake and Karriem Samuels with his new trolley. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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OUT OF REACH: False Bay RFC’s Tallieb Johnson (left) speeds past Schotschekloof Walmersplayer Ashraf Williams during a Super League A clash in Green Point on Saturday. False Baywon 11-10. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
No rest for VarsityCup championsUCT will launch straight into West-
ern Province club rugby competi-tion less than a week after winning
their second FNB Varsity Cup title.The Ikey Tigers beat NWU Pukke in
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tumand increased the lead as goodhandsdown the backline saw left wing LutherObi score in the corner.UCT were first to score when the sides
returned from the strategy break, withwing Richard Stewart finishing off acounter-attack after flank Jason Klaasenwona turnover inhis 22.Grantwasagainoff target from the kicking tee.UCTreceivedamassiveboostwhenop-
position centre JohanDeyselwas yellow-carded for a perceived reckless tackle,
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hooker Armand van der Merwe power-ing his way over from close range aftera series of strong drives by the hosts.The try went unconverted and they
were again reduced to 14 men soon after-wards, when tighthead prop NhlanhlaNgcamu saw yellow for a high tackle.But Pukke continued scoring despite
the numerical disadvantage, with DillonSmit scoring a penalty to take the scoreto 20-10. UCT needed a response to getback into the game, and got it fromadriv-ing maul with the hard-working Klaasencrashing over to cut the deficit to 20-15.UCT were cut down to 14 men after a
cynical infringement from wing LihleliXoli on their try-line and Pukke capital-ised almost immediately, with Smit forc-ing hisway over to extend the lead again.Lock Francois Robbertse seemingly
put the result beyond doubtwhen he add-ed another try soon after, but UCT re-fused to accept their fate.Michael Botha andGrant hit backwith
two quick-fire tries, both of which wereconverted by Grant, before Nathan Nelstruck in extra time to hand the Ikeys thevictory.Grant added the extras to give UCT to
take the final score to 39-33.The fixture against Tygerberg will
take place at Florida Park at 16:00.The other Super LeagueA fixtureswill
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Fun day foryoung footballersQueens Park FC will host a junior fun dayat the Paddocks in Queens Park Avenue,Woodstock, at 10:00 on Saturday 12 April.All players between the ages of nine and
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PEOPLE'S POST | GRASSY PARKThursday, 10 April 2014 SPORT 11
LUCKY RUN: Crusaders player Quinton Fortuin (left) runs to first base as Woodlands catcherShaun Elliot misses a catch in an Athlone Athletics Old School Festival match at KewtownSports Complex on Sunday. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
CONTACT: Avendale Softball Club’s Vanessa Gaffney hits out as Blackhawks catcher MaryManuel looks on a Athlone Athletics Old School Festival match on Sunday. The event washeld at Kewtown Sports Complex. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
A touch above the rest of SALIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
The Western Cape Touch Rugby Associa-tion has claimed its second National In-ter-provincial Tournament (IPT) title
in just six months.Islanders took the overall title at the South
African Touch Association junior IPT inSeptember and added the senior overall titleto their collection in Durban last month.
Team manager Nadeema Levy says the ti-tles are a result of hard work in the face of
adversity.“It’s just hard work that makes us win;
there is no magic formula,” she says.“We trained on Sundays, because it’s the
only days players can attend practise. Ourplayers don’t have transport, so we had toarrange lifts and collect people. We don’thave our own field, so we have to move train-ing around to various places. We made sureour sessions are effective and worked hardin the short time we had (to practise).”
Islanders dominated the junior IPT, win-ning the boys under-19, under-17, under-15
and girls under-19 divisions.They also claimed silver in the girls un-
der-15 and bronze in the boys under-21 divi-sions.
Western Cape claimed four medals at thesenior event, winning the men’s open and in-vitational division, and claiming bronze inthe women’s open and mixed open divisions.
Levy says the impressive showing at thesenior IPT left the team “jubilant”, addingthe performance of the women’s teams wasthe biggest achievement.
“At the four previous tournaments, the
women’s teams didn’t perform but we havereally worked hard to develop and promotethe women’s game,” she says.
“We went from last at the previous tourna-ment to third, building a team from scratch.This was our biggest achievement and thefuture looks brighter for us going forward.”
Western Cape Islanders currently runstouch rugby leagues for around 50 schoolsin across the Cape Peninsula.V Anyone interested in participating in touch rugby,assisting or sponsoring can phone Levy on082 332 5155.
Mondale ready to defendSchools Cup titleMitchell’s Plain’s Mondale High School
have chosen to stick to a tried andtested formula ahead of the annual
Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup.Mondale won the Western Cape section of
the tournament and finished fifth at the na-tional championships last year.
Manager Nigel Crowie says the school hasagain decided to hand Dale Raynard thereigns for this campaign.
“We are not making any coaching changesas Dale has the experience. Last year hehelped the team to the national finals,”Crowie says.
“We believe he will be able do it again thisyear.”
Mondale have not yet begun preparationsfor the coming season, as most players alsorepresented the school in athletics.
The school is set to hold trials soon andCrowie says he will be judging the playerson determination, focus and skills.
All players will also have to maintain a60% average in academics to stay in the side,as per the school’s rules.
Six players from last year’s squad will beavailable for selection this season and Crow-ie believes their experience at the nationalfinals last year will be vital to Mondale’spush this year.
“Reaching the national finals last yearwas a huge achievement and, as first timers,finishing in fifth position out of 18 teams was
good going,” he says.“We hope to continue our winning streak
this year, but we know it will not be easy.The quality of football improves every year,especially with academies setting the trend.We need to keep abreast with this.”
Mondale may not have the finances or fa-cilities to compete with some of the academysides, but the school has produced talentedplayers regardless.
Dillan Fransch recently signed with theAjax Cape Town, while Brandon Deansigned with the Supersport United.
“I can’t take all the credit for what theyhave achieved,” Crowie says. “The boysworked very hard to be where they are to-day. They played for the school and their re-spective academies, but it’s an honourknowing that I had a hand in shaping theseboys’ futures, no matter how small my con-tribution.”
Last year Mondale beat Cloetesville Highin the regional final and Crowie believes theStellenbosch school will be their biggest ri-vals again this year.
“It was not an easy match – their defencewas stronger than anticipated,” he says.
“If we were to meet them (again), it’s goingto be tougher than last year and they willwant to deal with us.”
As provincial winners last year, the schoolreceived R100 000 in legacy funding. Crowiesays they plan to buy a minibus.
HEADS UP: Southampton FC’s Deon Jacobs (left) heads the ball away as Salt River Blackpoolplayer Griffen Delport puts in a challenge during a Cape District Local Football AssociationSuper League game in Wynberg on Saturday. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
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Runners and walkers of all ages and experi-ence levels are advised to complete their en-tries for the fourth annual Jive Slave RouteChallenge.
Online entries for the popular race, ofwhich People’s Post is the print media spon-sor, opened yesterday (Wednesday) and areexpected to fill up quickly.
The race first took place in 2011 and thechallenge has since become a highlight onthe Cape Town sporting calendar. Last yearover 5000 people participated.
As usual, the route will take participantspast some of Cape Town’s most importanthistorical sights.
Race founder and director Farouk Meyersays the event is as much about educationas exercise.
“The idea was to highlight the slave herit-age sights because a lot of people don’t knowabout it,” he says.
“We have a lot of visitors from up-countryand many international entrants who willbe educated on the slave heritage and cul-ture of Cape Town.”
The route will take runners and walkerspass the Grand Parade, the Whipping Post,the Old Slave Church, the Slave Lodge andthe Slave Tree Plaque.
Racers will also pass several other impor-
tant monuments, run through the Castle ofGood Hope and be able to take in excellentviews of the city from some of its best van-tage points.
Participants can enter for one of four dif-ferent races at event – ahalf-marathon, 10kmrun, 10km walk and 5km run.
Meyer says they aim to cater for the entirefamily and all ability levels.
Last year racers passed through the Castlesoon after starting the race in Darling Streetbetween the Grand Parade and City Hall.
The only change to the route will see run-ners travel through District Six before head-ing through the fort, to alleviate congestion
and allow participants more time for sight-seeing.
The section of the race through PentzStreet, Bo-Kaap has become a fan favourite,Meyer says.
“The hills in the race have been the talk-ing point, with one hill has even been nick-named ‘Koesister Hill’,” he says.
“Whenpeople get to the top of Pentz Street,they have a 360° view of the city and theycan enjoy a free koesister courtesy of the Bo-Kaap community.”
The racewill take place onSunday 11May.Online entries can be completedat www.jive.topevents.co.za.
Manual entries open on Monday 14 Apriland can be completed at any SportsmansWarehouse store in the province.
Milano still in the runningLIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
MilanoUnitedare set to enter themostcrucial period of their NationalFirst Division campaign.
The Grassy Park side are clinging tothird place on the table and the Absa Pre-miership promotion-relegation play-offspot that comes with it.
However, with fourth-placed Jomo Cos-mos and fifth-placed Baroka FC level onpoints and trailing only by goal difference,any slip-ups in the final four games couldsee Milano out of the running.
But coach Theo Hempe believes his play-ers will not fold under the pressure.
“The most important thing is that (ourfate) is in our own hands,” he says.
“We are currently in the second play-offspot but we believe we are better that. Wewill definitely make it to the play-offs.”
Hempe may be certain of sealing thirdplace, but the position is far from sewn up.
Cosmos trail by just three goals, whileBaroka are four away – a gap that couldeasily be closed in the remaining fixtures.
Meanwhile, Milano’s own form has beenfar from sparkling.
TheBlack andYellow looked like serioustitle contenders not too long ago, with ahealthy lead at the top of the table, but adip in form has seen them tumble down thestandings.
Last month was a particularly dark peri-
od for Hempe’s charges, with only threepoints taken from a potential 15.
Milano kicked off the month with a 1-0loss to Santos at home, drew 2-2 away tobottom side Blackburn Rovers, lost 1-0 athome to Vasco da Gama, drew 2-2 away toWitbank Spurs and repeated that score-line against Thanda Royal Zulu.
They finally arrested the slide on Sun-day, winning 1-0 against Sivutsa Stars athome.
The victory aside, Hempe believes histeam performed better in their three awaydraws.
“Although the performances weren’tgood, the players grinded it out and got thethree points,” he says.
“That will help us get to the play-offs andcould help us turn the corner completely.”
He adds his players must replicate theaway form and home-field grit in all fourremaining clashes.
“When you score two goals away fromhome you are definitely doing somethingright,” Hempe says.
“We have been playing well, it’s just wehave to play with that same freedom athome again. I’m happy with how the guysare responding.”
Milano will face Maluti FET College inFree State on Saturday, before hostingBlack Leopards on Sunday 27 April, travel-ling to United FC on Sunday 4 May andhosting league leaders Chippa United onSunday 11 May.
CLEAN SWEEP: Milano United’s Sandele Hadebe is tackled by Sivusta Stars player EmmanuelSambo in a National First Division match at the Rooikraans Sports Complex on Sunday. Milanowere 1-0 victors. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS