E-mail: [email protected]Tuesday 10 April 2012 Tel: 021 713 9440 Fax: 021 713 9481 MEDICAL AIDS AND THE FOLLOWING CARDS ACCEPTED we will BEAT any quote MasterCard® MasterCard® Free eye test for kids 8-12 years comprehensive Free eye test for pensioners Free Glaucoma (eye pressure) test terms and conditions apply GRASSY PARK EYE SAVE OPTOMETRIST 021 706 7247 | 0861 001 326 | | WWW.EYESAVE.CO.ZA 9am - 7pm MON-FRI 9am - 1pm SAT OPPOSITE BONA FAST FOODS ALL MEDICAL AID MEMBERS SAVE WITH EYE SAVE! Single vision Frame + lens + eye test Bifocals Frame + lens + eye test Multifocals Frame + lens + eye test SPECIALS Mark Brickles 072 742 6963 CEA: MIEA Broker/Owner. RE MAX / Ultra Select 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.com If your Home Doesn’t Sell We’ll buy it *T & C Apply* Help keep Lavender Hill purple TAURIQ HASSEN T HE Lavender in Lavender Hill project is staring down the barrel and could face being closed by the end of the month. This after their sole sponsor an- nounced that funding would stop at the end of April, leaving project managers scrambling around for potential funders. Marcelle Van Zyl, CEO of the project, says that the sponsor had been funding the project for about 11 months, the entire existence of the project. “This is a sad day in the life of Lavender in Lavender Hill, because we are now at the stage that if we do not find funding soon, the project will end at the end of April,” says Van Zyl. The project was started by one of South Africa’s most successful so- cial entrepreneurs, Charles Maisel. The vision of Lavender in Lavender Hill was to populate Lavender Hill with lavender and by doing so, cre- ate an Urban Farm. Through the Urban Farm, there would be job creation, skills training and pride installation. The idea behind the entire project would be to bring a “huge beneficial change” to the community, as well as creating a so- cial lavender art piece. In the month of March the Laven- der in Lavender Hill team painted walls purple and planted Lavender Plants all along Hek Road, which is one of the main entrance roads to Lavender Hill. In the process, they have purpled 6 houses’ walls and created lavender gardens. “This is an urgent plea for the community and businesses to sup- port and help the cause and keep the Lavender in Lavender Hill project running, purpling and uplifting the community. The more you get in- volved, the better,” says Van Zyl. In an attempt to save their cause, the project started various fund- raising events, as well as stocking products in various stores. They are now selling unique lav- ender products or plants and re- quest that the community sell some of their products. They will hand out fund-raising forms to anybody looking to host an event, with col- lection tins also being handed out. “Your family, friends and anyone in your direct network or even stores that you are willing to ap- proach can sell the products. Let’s just get as many products out there as possible. We will even give you a small commission on your sales,” Van Zyl added. . The Lavender in Lavender Hill will be hosting its first fundraisng initiative “Yoga on the Sea Point Promenade” on Sunday 22 April. They will be having a one hour yoga session with Steve Porter, owner of ZenZoo, starting at 17:00. Anybody interested in attending is required to bring a Yoga mat. For more infor- mation, email lavender.lavender- [email protected] or visit www.lav- enderinlavenderhill.co.za GIVING BACK: In Miltary Road, the Laven- der in Lavender Hill project paid tribute to one of the local boys who lost their lives in a car crash in Plumstead. The project created a lavender garden and also paint- ed walls lavender. Photo: Tauriq Hassen
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
0 2 1 7 0 6 7 2 4 7 | 0 8 6 1 0 0 1 3 2 6 | | WWW. E Y E S A V E . CO . Z A9 am - 7 pm MON - F R I 9 am - 1 pm S A T
O P PO S I T E B O N A FA S T F OOD S
A L L M E D I C A L A I D M EM B E R S S A V E W I T H E Y E S A V E !
Single visionFrame + lens + eye test
BifocalsFrame + lens + eye test
MultifocalsFrame + lens + eye test
SPECIALS
Mark Brickles072 742 6963
CEA: MIEABroker/Owner.
RE MAX/ Ultra Select
Every Agent Will Promise
To Sell Your Home …We GUARANTEE it
Call Mark For More InfoOR
SMS “G10”,Your Name, Emailaddress/ address to 072 742 6963
FREE CALL 0800-00-00-0824HRS, 7 DAYS A WEEK
www.markbrickles.com
If your HomeDoesn’t SellWe’ll buy it
*T & C Apply*
Help keep Lavender Hill purpleTAURIQ HASSEN
THE Lavender in LavenderHill project is staring down
the barrel and could face beingclosed by the end of the month.
This after their sole sponsor an-nounced that funding would stop atthe end of April, leaving projectmanagers scrambling around forpotential funders.
Marcelle Van Zyl, CEO of theproject, says that the sponsor hadbeen funding the project for about11 months, the entire existence ofthe project.
“This is a sad day in the life of
Lavender in Lavender Hill, becausewe are now at the stage that if wedo not find funding soon, the projectwill end at the end of April,” saysVan Zyl.
The project was started by one ofSouth Africa’s most successful so-cial entrepreneurs, Charles Maisel.The vision of Lavender in LavenderHill was to populate Lavender Hillwith lavender and by doing so, cre-ate an Urban Farm. Through theUrban Farm, there would be jobcreation, skills training and prideinstallation. The idea behind theentire project would be to bring a“huge beneficial change” to thecommunity, as well as creating a so-
cial lavender art piece.In the month of March the Laven-
der in Lavender Hill team paintedwalls purple and planted LavenderPlants all along Hek Road, which isone of the main entrance roads toLavender Hill. In the process, theyhave purpled 6 houses’ walls andcreated lavender gardens.
“This is an urgent plea for thecommunity and businesses to sup-port andhelp the cause andkeep theLavender in Lavender Hill projectrunning, purpling and uplifting thecommunity. The more you get in-volved, the better,” says Van Zyl.
In an attempt to save their cause,the project started various fund-
raising events, as well as stockingproducts in various stores.
They are now selling unique lav-ender products or plants and re-quest that the community sell someof their products. They will handout fund-raising forms to anybodylooking to host an event, with col-lection tins also being handed out.
“Your family, friends and anyonein your direct network or evenstores that you are willing to ap-proach can sell the products. Let’sjust get as many products out thereas possible. We will even give youa small commission on your sales,”Van Zyl added.
. The Lavender in Lavender Hill
will be hosting its first fundraisnginitiative “Yoga on the Sea PointPromenade” on Sunday 22 April.They will be having a one hour yogasession with Steve Porter, owner ofZenZoo, starting at 17:00. Anybodyinterested in attending is requiredto bring a Yoga mat. For more infor-mation, email [email protected] or visit www.lav-enderinlavenderhill.co.za
GIVING BACK: In Miltary Road, the Lavender in Lavender Hill project paid tribute toone of the local boys who lost their livesin a car crash in Plumstead. The projectcreated a lavender garden and also painted walls lavender. Photo: Tauriq Hassen
Page 2 People’s Post Retreat GENERAL Tuesday 10 April 2012
SALE VALID 10-17 APRIL 2012SALE VALID 10-17 APRIL 2012
Find us onFacebook
visit www.soundmatch.co.za for more specials
NO.1 IN CAR AUDIO & SECURITY SINCE 1984
0861 SOUNDMATCH/0861 768 636
ATHLONECnr Klipfontein Road & Belgravia Road,
AthloneTel: 021 638 6624
We beat any price.Terms & Conditions apply.Open Monday to Saturday.
E-OE
PIONEER USB/SD/IPOD
6350SD
1299
50WX4, USB, SD, FRONT AUX IN, MUSICBROWSER, ADVANCED SOUNDRETRIEVER, IPOD DIRECT CONTROL,5BAND EQ, 3X RCA PRE OUTS,DETACHABLE FACE, CORDLESSREMOTE.
CAPE TOWN120 Buitengracht Str (next to HiltonHotel)
Cape TownTel: 021 423 7101
GOODWOOD376 Voortrekker Road
GoodwoodTel: 021 592 1794
RETREATShop 9, Poppy’s Village, Retreat Road
RetreatTel: 021 715 0597
6PC1O
HM
STABLE
IDEAL
FOR
2X
DVCSU
BS
SONY BLUETOOTH USB PLAYER+REMOTE
1999BT4000
52WX4, BUILT IN BLUETOOTH FOR HANDS FREE
CALLS AND AUDIO STREAMING, FRONT USB,
AUX IN, PANDORA CONTROL FOR IPHONE,
ANDROID, BLACKBERRY, ADVANCED SOUND
ENGINE, 3 RCA PRE OUTS, DYNAMIC
LOUDNESS, REAR BASS ENHANCER, EQ7,
VARIABLE ILLUMINATION COLOURS,
CORDLESS REMOTE, DETACHABLE FACE.
WE STOCK A RANGE OF LIPS: STI LIP,ALTAZZO,GOLF2 GTI,VR6,CRESSIDA,GOLF3 GSX, CONQUEST,HONDA MUGEN, BMW E30
599KDR316
JVC MP3 CD PLAYER+REMOTE
50WX4, 3 BAND EQ BUILT IN, RCAPRE OUTS, FRONT AUX IN,SUBWOOFER CONTROL, CORDLESSREMOTE, DETACHABLE FACE.
CADENCE 6” MIDRANGE
SPLIT SYSTEM
ICE POWER
3000W 4CH AMP
ICE POWER 4000W
MONOBLOCK AMP
599799 1299X6KIB3404 4000D
299 499 599
CADENCE 400W 3WAY
6X9 SPEAKERS
PIONEER 1400W 12”
DVC SUBWOOFER
STARSOUND 2100W
MONOBLOCK AMP
X693 W309D4 CA1210060W
RMS400W
RMS300W
RMS
499
PHILIPS MP3 CD PLAYER+REMOTE
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST,DETACHABLE FLIP-DOWN FRONTPANEL, HI CONTRAST LCD LEDILLUM,CD PL AND MP3 LINK,BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZERWITH 8 PRESETS, RCA PRE-OUT
CEM200
AUX-IN
SONY USB MP3 CD PLAYER +REMOTE
799
52WX4, FRONT USB, FRONT AUXIN, 7 BAND EQ, ZAPPIN, RCA PREOUTS, SUB/REAR SWITCHABLE,CD TEXT, CORDLESS REMOTE,DETCHABLE FACE, QUICKBROWSER
GT45UNEW
599FROM
CAR ALARM SYSTEM
-REMOTE ALARM-INTERIOR SENSOR-1 YEAR GUARANTEE-INCLUDES INSTALLATION-COMPATIBLE TO C/LOCKING-SECURES DOORS, BOOT & BONNET(vehicle to have existing door & boot switches)
Vesa approved systems also available
GEARLOCKS
FITMENT INCL
FROM R499
HI END
DECK
Dear reader,
I hope you had a blessed, peaceful Easterweekend.
The year has rapidly rolled into April, sig-nalling the beginning of a new financialyear which I found myself heading into mi-nus more than R11 000 after I had investedinmechanical repairs tomy trusted,matureVolvo, and acquired an iPad and iPhone.
Cars and money aside, I now know thatI have well and truly arrived in the worldof gadgets – and there is no turning back.
I currently own three cellphones, a (com-pany) laptop, PC at home, and an iPad. Whatelse do I need?
Resistant initially to joining the now coolworld of 21st Century gadget geeks, I can’timagine my life of communication withoutmy BB, iPhone, iPad and other I’s still tocome. Now, what’s the card called that Ineed for my iPad... think it’s a microsim,right?
Whatever, I’ll find place for it in my light-weight Apple bag which from here on, ac-companies me everywhere and will formpart of my baggage.
Being a neat freak,slightly obsessive, pack-ing for any trip is al-ways an event, for meand the unfortunate fewwho are part of myplans; whether theywant to be or not.
I can envisage my lug-gage when I attend thenext MLW (Media Lead-ers at Work) trainingsession: it will consist ofa burgundy suitcase onwheels for my perfectlyfolded clothes, match-ing bags for my toilet-ries, shoes and sports-wear and a travel-friendly bag for mybeloved gadgets.
I’m notorious for overpacking. In my fa-vour though, all the extra clothes I pack(usually six outfits for two days) have comein handy, even if mainly in the virtualrealm. On one trip though, forewarnedyielded dividends; I could offer a colleague
one of my spare cardi-gans when the weatherchanged.
But, enough aboutme and more about ourreaders...
We published a car-toon last week that at-tracted comment fromsome readers, includ-ing Judy who wrote(slightly edited): “DearFeroza, I’m not surewhat this picture issupposed to depict.This is our time asChristians where wecelebrate the crucifix-ion of our Lord andSaviour Jesus Christwho died and rose
again to give us eternal life and for this pic-ture to be put in this issue is totally inappro-priate. If you’re wanting to wish Christiansa “Blessed Easter” then do so directly as youhaven’t done this in the entire paper. Youcould’ve used a picture of a family on a wag-
onandhorse, absolutelynoneed touse apic-ture which to me looks like Jesus on a don-key and three crosses on the hill.”
I replied to Judy as follows: “Dear Judy,I hope you are well and that you are havinga Blessed Easter weekend. Many thanks foryour email and valued feedback. The car-toon was not intended to offend in any way.It depicts the mode of transport used thenfor what is a revered time of year, as op-posed to modern day. It contrasts the slowerpace of life then, versus the speed of life to-day. I regret that you feel offended. In noway was the image aimed at offending asour publications have high regard for allfaiths. On page 2 of this week’s (3 April’s)People’s Post, I wished everyone a BlessedEaster (in my ConnectED column). I willcertainly make mention of your commentsin next week’s column.”
Till next time, go well!ConnectED is a weekly column by Peo-
ple’s Post Editor Feroza Miller-Isaacs, whocan be contacted on [email protected].
People’s Post is also online. Visitwww.peoplespost.co.za
SUMMER JACOBS
THERE seems to be light atthe end of the tunnel for reli-gious leader Imaam GasanMoos, as combined effortsfrom community leaders aswell asLansdowneresidents,have helped raise more thanR50 000 for his medical ex-penses over the next fewmonths.
People’s Post previously re-ported on the Imaam’s healthchallenge which began afterhe had kidney failure lastyear (“Support needed forailing Imaam”, 20 March). Aplea was made to the publicto support Moos with the costof his dialysis treatment.
People were asked to sup-port an eat-and-treat on Fri-day 30 March at the Darul Is-lam Hall in Greenhaven.Tickets sold for R150 eachand funds raised at the eventwill be used to cover Moos’medical expenses until hismedical aid becomes opera-tional in September. The
community’s reaction to theImaam’s appeal has beenpositive, surpassing the ex-pectations of the organisersof the eat-and-treat. Morethan R50 000 was raised, witha further R500 collected fromthe auctioning of a rakam (Is-lamic painting) which wasbought by an anonymous do-nor wanting to help the Im-aam Gasan Benefit Trust.
“We extend a huge thankyou to everyone who attend-ed and donated. Withoutthem, the night would nothave been possible,” saysRiedwan Kenny, chairmanof the Shukrul Mubeen ma-drassah.
Moos told People’s Post: “Iappreciate everything thathas been done for me so far.When I was turned awayfrom the provincial hospitalI thought ‘Oh no, this is it’. Iam so grateful to everyonefor their help. I thank thecommunity for all they havedone and I thank everyonewho attended the function.”
Gadgets and the joy of being connected
Community rallies behind Imaam Moos
GRATEFUL: Imaam Gasan Moos, fourth from left front row, with the medical teamwhich assists him with his weekly dialysis treatment, at an eat and treat to raisefunds for his treatment. Photo: Supplied
MAULANA Dawood Sampson willconduct a series of 10 motivationaltalks, preparing for a journey of alifetime Haj from 11 April until 13June.
Classes every Wednesday afterEsha prayers at Musjid Sabr inBlackbird Avenue in Parkwood Es-tate. Cost is free. For further infor-mation, contact 082 259 1724.
THE Lavender in Lavender Hillproject will host their first fund-raising initiative, “Yoga on the SeaPoint Promenade”, on Sunday 22April.
The project is currently facingsome financial challenges afterthey received news that their mainfunders will stop funding theproject at the end of April. They willhost a one hour yoga session withSteve Porter, owner of ZenZoo,starting at 17:00. Anybody interest-ed in attending is required to bringa Yoga mat. For further informa-tion, email [email protected] or visit www.lav-enderinlavenderhill.co.za
Learn about theholy journey
Support the cause
Tuesday 10 April 2012 NEWS People’s Post Retreat Page 3
PROSANO BONITAS GEMSMembers please be advised that Synergy PharmaciesDo Not charge extra levies to Prosano and Bonitasmembers or on Gems Acute prescriptions.Come for a FREE DIABETES SCREENING and we will give you aFREE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR if you are diagnosed as diabetic.
AFFORDABLEFLOORING
UNIT 4A HONEYWELL ROAD
RETREAT
021 824 1655
FACTORY
FLOORING
SHOP
NOW
OPEN
Laminated FlooringLaminated Flooring
R69.99R69.99fromfromm²m²
3-pce Toilet Set3-pce Toilet Set
R59.99R59.99 eaea
Bedroom rugs/matsBedroom rugs/mats
R169.99R169.99fromfrom eaea
Bath mats (single)Bath mats (single)
R49.99R49.99 eaea
Lounge/ front entrance matsLounge/ front entrance mats
R199.99R199.99 eaea
Lakeview Community Church
Anti-Drug SupportGroup
We offer the following services:
• Aftercare programme• Assessment and eveluation• Family or individual counselling• Family support group (every Monday 19h30)• Foundation entry level out-patient programme• Intervention and awareness programme• Out-patient recovery programme
The racefor
recoveryis not a
oneperson
race, it’s ateameffort!
For more information contact Jerry 072 823 9519
Member of the Baptist Union of South Africa (BUSA)
Cnr Concert Boulevard & Cowell Way, Retreat
Please bring your own training gear(T-shirt, Shorts, Boots, Shin Guards,
Goalkeeper Gloves).Should you need transport pleaseContact Coach Shamil 076 018 4574
RC ATHLETICO FC
Players born in 1994/1995 arewelcome to come and show off
their soccer skills.
is holding TRIALS for Under 19s.
Date: 15 AprilTime: 10.00 sharp
Venue: Chukker Road(Victoria C.C fields)
Cost of travelling on the increaseLILLIAN AMOS
WITH the petrol price at an all time high,and Metrorail upping it’s fees, commutersare understandably concerned about apossible hike in taxi fares. Last week, pet-rol went up by 66 cents a litre in coastalareas, making it R11.59 a litre – the high-est since July 2008.
When People’s Post spoke to the WesternCape taxi council chairperson, Vernon Billet,he declined to comment on the matter butsaid that they will discuss whether or not apossible fare hike is on the cards. Meanwhile,local taxi drivers are adamant that taxi feeswill have to increase, sooner rather than lat-er.
Richard Cwai, a taxi driver on the Wyn-berg/Retreat route says fares should definite-ly be increased. “I am a father of four fromGugulethu. I have been driving taxis foryears now, and petrol has become extremelyexpensive. People are going to have to paymore for taxi fare, because there is no otherway, otherwise food is being taken out of meand my children’s’ mouths.”
David Samiul, who drives the HanoverPark/Retreat route says the last time theirtaxi association had an increase was almostthree years ago. “We have to have an in-crease. We didn’t have one in a long time, butif we don’t, we lose out at the end of the day.I believe we are still the cheapest mode oftransport, so it has to happen some time oranother.”
Nazeem Abduragman, from the Mitchell’sPlain Taxi Association confirmed that taxiprices will definitely increase soon.
“We are extremely community orientatedand we hate to do it, but we are going to haveto push the taxi prices up. It’s not that wewant to, we are forced to do it. The petrolhikes are killing us. If it does increasethough, we will keep the increase as low aspossible”, says Abduragman.
South African Transport and Allied Work-ers’ Union (SATAWU) national spokesper-son, Mamokgethi Rea Molopyane, says she issure that taxi fees will increase. “It will defi-nitely go up, it’s just a matter of time. If it hap-pens, it will make it difficult for the averageworker because 60 percent of their salary isalready being spent on transport. Now, thatamount will be even bigger because of theMetrorail increases. This is disappointing,because the poor is getting poorer and the im-pact will definitely be felt by those on theground.” Some commuters People’s Postspoke to say another fare hike would be too
much to bear, but others understand the situ-ation. “Everybody needs to make a living,and it’s not the taxi driver’s fault that the pet-rol went up. So if push comes to shove, andthey do increase their fees, it should be ok,as long as they don’t increase it too much. Be-sides, I think they are still cheap,” says Dar-ren Seeger, a regular taxi commuter
CALL A CAB: A taxi driver sits and waits patientlyfor his taxi to fill up with passengers.Photo:Lillian Amos
Page 4 People’s Post Retreat NEWS Tuesday 10 April 2012
GENUINE LEATHER
FACTORY SHOP
END OF SUMMER SALEFANTASTIC BARGAINSHUNDREDS OF SANDALS FROM
HUNDREDS OF SHOES FROM
R 149.00R 199.00
LEATHER : ALL GENUINE TOP QUALITY AAAGRADE - LEATHER HAS A SOFT, COOL, QUALITY FEEL.
Open weekdays:9 am to 5.15 pm Sat 8.30 am to 2 pm
Tel : 021- 674 0887 • OFFER ENDS 26 April 2012
Toyota
Garage Garfield Rd
Egen
na
g
Gra
e
GLOSDERRY RD
BUILDERSEXPRESS
M5
WarringtonRd
KENILWORTH
CENTRE
Angels
Shoes Factory
ACCESS PARK
PlasticWarehouse
ChichesterRd
from
M5
ALL OTHER SANDALS
LESS 40%ALL BOOTS - R 100 OFF
All R149EACH
REDUCED BELOW COST (MAINLY SIZE 4,5,6,7,8)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHGROOTE ScHuuR HOSPiTAL, ObSERvATORy
SeamStreSSREMuNERATiON: R 71 289 PER ANNuM
SERvicE bENEFiTS: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housingand medical aid allowance.
REquiREMENTS: MiNiMuM EDucATiONAL quALiFicATiON: Basic reading, writing andnumerical skills. ExPERiENcE: Extensive experience in designing, sewing and mendingof various garments and other linen items. iNHERENT REquiREMENTS OF THE jOb:• Willingness to walk in different sections within the hospital • Ability to do calculationsand measurements. cOMPETENciES (kNOwLEDGE/SkiLLS): • Good interpersonal skills• Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the WesternCape • Knowledge of sewing machines.
DuTiES(kEyRESuLTAREAS/OuTPuTS): •Receiving requests formeasurements, designingand manufacturing from departments • Visiting departments for measurements and jobrequests • Put together designs for special items to manufacture • Manufacture garmentsand linen items as requested by departments • Request approval from manager to carryout jobs requested by departments • Record keeping and filing of all work processed• Requisition and maintenance of all stock needed within the sewing department.
NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
ENquiRiES: Ms Z Ndlovu: 021 404-5315
PleaSe Submit your aPPlication for the attention of mS f Safodien tothe chief executive officer: Groote Schuur hoSPital, Private baG x4,obServatory, caPe town 7935.
excitinG oPPortunitieS for PerSonSwho want to maKe a difference
POSiTivE AbOuT PEOPLE wiTH DiSAbiLiTiES
Human Communications C94340E
iNSTRucTiONS TO APPLicANTS Z83 forms (obtainable from any Governmentdepartment or www.capegateway.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflectthe nameof the position, nameanddate of the publication (candidatesmayuse this asreference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 refereesand certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. Applications withoutthe afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to theaddress as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applicationswill be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference.Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered.
Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have notreceived a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date,please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidatesto be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined bythe Department.
As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants mustnote that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that theirappointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include securityclearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previousemployment.
The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard willbe appreciated.
closing Date: 4 May 2012
Young Men rise to centre stageTAURIQ HASSEN
IF the pressure of taking centre stage toperform at the annual Cape Malay
Choir Board competitions was notenough, imagine doing so with a teammostly under the age of 25. This in an at-tempt to rewrite the history books.
The Young Men Sporting Club’s successesthis year included defending their Top Eightand Silver Fez honours, historically becom-ing the first team to have ever successfullydefended both titles.
To add to their honours, they won numer-ous first prizes in various categories andwalked away as sectional winners, seeing sixmonths of preparation come to the good.
The Mitchell’s Plain-based outfit was ini-tially established in 1938 in an area of DistrictSix known as the “Dry Docks”, going by thename of “Jonge Mens Kultuur Klub”. As theyears went on, the name changed to “JongeMens” and in the early ’50s, settled on the cur-rent name. Today, the team has 135 members,ageing between 15 and 75. They initially start-ed with about 30 to 40 members.
Abduraghmaan Morris, president andcoach of the team, was delighted at the out-come of the competitions’ events. He says,“We, as the older generation, are starting to
hand over to the younger generation in orderfor this team to grow, because this is what theteam is all about, focusing on handing overfrom generation to generation and buildingrelationships.”
With regards to defending their titles, Mor-ris was quick to mention the “tough competi-tion” during the competition this year, but re-lieved to note that a “very high standard”were maintained.
“We worked very hard to improve on ourperformances of last year and we knew thatwe would have to top that to walk away aschampions and indeed, that is what hap-pened,” Morris delightedly explains.
When asked about their winning formula,
Morris explained that the right music andfresh performances were required, withheaps of hard work and dedication.
“Lots of effort was required in preparation,some of the guys worked three to four timesa week, just practising, and to me that wasour winning formula, the dedication shownby the team,” Morris concluded.
Young Men Sporting Club might have se-cured the major prizes in 2011 and 2012, butare already looking to make it three in a row.
TOP TEAM: The Young Men Sporting Club after last year’s event, with their 2011 trophies.
Tuesday 10 April 2012 NEWS People’s Post Retreat Page 5
Package includes:Airfare & Taxes - Local Return flight Cape Town to JHB - Depart 12.30 from Jhb to Jeddah on Saudi Arabian Airlines.Saudi Umrah Visa and Courier Fees.7 Nights accommodation in Madinah at SOFAARAAL HUDA 4 Star Hotel, Bed & Breakfast.10 Nights accommodation in Makkah at ZAHRAWHITE PALACE 4 Star Hotel, Bed & Breakfast.Transfers Jeddah/Madinah/Makkah/Jeddah by bus.Ziyarats Madinah and Makkah.
Package excludes:
Travel Insurance, TipsMeals
6 DAY AL AQSA/AMMAN ALSO AVAILABLE, PRICE IS SUBJECT TO SIZE OF GROUP
Packages are subject to availability, Rand/Dollar and Airfare fluctuation, Visa and Flight availability.Deposit of 50% is required and balance of package to be paid 4 weeks PRIOR to departure date.EFT payment is recommended as Additional fees will be charged for cash and credit card payments.For a full list of Terms and Conditions speak to a consultant.Early booking essential to secure Saudi Airlines seat.
UTILITY 5 DRAWERUTILITY 5 DRAWER BALMORAL BEDBALMORAL BED
UTILITYROBE
UTILITYROBE
R699RRP R1399
WHITEWHITE
WHITEWHITE
UTILITY MINI MULTIROBEUTILITY MINI MULTIROBE
R1999RRP R3999
Business hours:Mo. - Fr.: 9 am - 5:30 pm SA.: 9 am - 4 pm
SLIDE UNDER COMBOSLIDE UNDER COMBOWhite/Ivory
R2999RRP R5999
wings
optional extra
mattress
optional extra
colours extra
R1899RRP R3799White / Ivory
Pedestals,Colours
and Mattressoptional extra
RRP R3999
R1999
KUILS RIVER TEL: 021 903 5254N1 VALUE CENTRE TEL: 021 595 2909OTTERY: THE MEGASTORE TEL: 021 704 0349
TEL: 021 703 8622MITCHELLS PLAIN INDUSTRIA TEL: 021 376 5699
R3599RRP R7199
LOFT COMBOLOFT COMBO
WHITE/IVORYColours &mattressoptional extra
CABIN COMBOCABIN COMBO
WHITE/IVORYColours &mattressoptionalextra R3999
RRP R7999
SLEIGH COTSLEIGH COT
R1999RRP R3999
White & IvoryColours extra
Register for computer classesTHE Reformed Church in Grassy Park in-vites people to register for Level 1 and 2 com-puter classes.
Registration is today, from 07:30, at thechurch which is situated at 76 5th Avenue in
Grassy Park.The first 10 people to register for the com-
puter courses will qualify for this accreditedcourse.
The registration fee is R200.
Protest in aid ofpensionersMELISSA LE ROUX
WITH prices constantly rising, seniorcitizens are feeling the pinch as theybarely survive on their monthly pen-sions.
In a bid to alleviate senior citizens’plight for a better life, the Congress ofSouth African Trade Unions (Cosatu) willhold a protest march for all senior citizensin the Western Cape today at the CivicCentre in Cape Town at 11:00.
With this legal protest, the organisationhopes to gain free train rides for the elder-ly, an increase in pension grants, and adiscounted rate or free usage of civicamenities, such as the Good Hope Centre.
The protest will take place at the sta-tion’s entrance of the Civic Centre, wherethe Mayor, Premier and Executive Direc-tor of Badisa – which is a social welfareorganisation of the Dutch ReformedChurch of South Africa – is expected to ac-cept the handover of the memorandum.
The chairperson of Bo-Kaap Civic Asso-ciation, Osman Shabodien, says that anytype of activism to bring forth issues ofvulnerable citizens in society is a goodcause.
“We need to put emphasis on the plightof the elderly and the daily challengesthey are faced with. More often than not,the elderly are forgotten and sometimeswe take them for granted. We need tomake sure that they live comfortably andsurvive with what is offered to them,” hesays.
Jane Meyer, the coordinator of Mouille
Point Ratepayers’ Association, feels thatincreasing the rebate on state pensionswould be a “great idea”.
“If Cosatu is able to get pensioners anincreased rebate on their monthly pen-sion fund or can make it so that senior citi-zens are able to ride the trains for free, itwill be awesome. Any help that senior citi-zens can get with fees, is an absolute goodthing,” she says.
The protest is expected to attract ap-proximately 1 000 supporters from acrossCape Town.
Ward councillor, Beverley Schafer, saysthat the City of Cape Town is “very mind-ful of pensioners”.
“Pensioners do qualify for a rebate oncertain things, and we are very aware ofthe struggles that elderly citizens gothrough on a daily basis, especially intimes of economic hardship. We are mind-ful of their plight and we try our best toaccommodate them as best we can,” shesays. A pensioner of Hanover Park, whois also the chairperson of a communityworkers’ organisation, Elsie De Bruin,feels that people are getting greedy formoney. “Pensioners can survive on thepension we receive now. The more moneyyou receive, you’ll find that it is neverenough; you will never hear someone say-ing that they have enough money. But atthe end of the day, people are gettinggreedy – you must take what you get, it’sbetter than nothing. Back then, peopleused to get way less and never com-plained, what’s happening today? Wemust be grateful for what the governmentdoes provide us with,” she says.
Page 6 People’s Post Retreat ADVERT Tuesday 10 April 2012
Tuesday 10 April 2012 ADVERT People’s Post Retreat Page 7
Page 8 People’s Post Retreat GENERAL Tuesday 10 April 2012
THANK YOU! FIVE-YEAR PLAN (IDP) 2012/13 - 2016/17Cape Town would like your comments once again
During September and October 2011 we asked you to tell us how you wanted to shape the plan for Cape Town for the next five years. We heard you Cape Town and now we bring an overview of your new
draft five-year plan (Integrated Development Plan [IDP]).
The IDP is the plan that informs the draft budget and operations of the City over the next five years. We are proud that the IDP has reached over one million people in an extensive public participationprocess. This is proof that the IDP is a plan of the people of Cape Town. The City listens when the people have their say.
For ease of reference the plan has been divided into five strategic areas (or pillars): the opportunity city, the safe city, the caring city, the inclusive city and the well-run city. These work together to provide aholistic plan for the City.
Pillar 1 – The opportunity city Pillar 2 – The safe city
Creation of a setting to attract large events and business• Be active in the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Programme• Attract major sports and other events such as the jazz festival• Negotiate with international companies which can unlock opportunities for the local businesses• Create a small business centre for those wanting to start a business and• Sharpen our planning and business processes to support and encourage development
Provision and maintenance of our equipment and infrastructure• Create a telecommunications web to give services like the internet anywhere in the city• Know where and in what condition our equipment are and ensure that they keep working and• Implement the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) that will create immediate job
opportunities
Continue working toward an effective public transport system• Plan with all the necessary partners to create a united service, including rail• Keep our roads and transport systems running smoothly and• Expand the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) programme to include communities
Effective use and unlocking of City-owned land• Bring much needed opportunities to local and previously disadvantaged communities and• Expand the Bellville Velodrome and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to
attract events
Roll-out of an apprenticeship programme• Create opportunities in the water, sanitation, electricity, storm water, solid waste, refuse
removal and roads departments
Increase in the capacity of our policing and emergency services• Businesses and other interested groups can fund security services for their specific areas• Provide reserve forces for both the law enforcement and fire and rescue services and• Strengthen existing neighbourhood watches by giving dedicated support
Quick gathering and using of information to ensure faster and effective response• Provide every patrol vehicle with equipment to process information
Prevention of crime• Provide neighbourhood safety officers to assist the community and• Expand the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU) programme
Training and development of staff and partnering with communities• Expand and train neighbourhood watches• Provide assistance and equipment to prevent crime and disorder• Partner with communities to increase fire and emergency services and• Make the public aware of how to avoid the risk of disasters
Pillar 3 – The caring city Pillar 4 – The inclusive city
Making social services available to all who need it• Partner with communities to assist with managing of community facilities• Assist early childhood centres to provide care while building more centres• Assist those living on the streets to reunite with their families or assist them with training to
find jobs• Provide skills training to the youth making them employable• Continue the fight against drug and alcohol abuse together with our partners and• Implement gender-based activities
Using our resources better• Care for the natural environment• Look at other sources of energy• Reduce our waste• Improve the quality of our beaches and rivers
Making sure we have enough drinking water• Reduce water loss by fixing leaks• Use rain, borehole and bath water to wet our gardens
Provision of basic services to all• Increased the number of taps and toilets in informal settlements to a minimum service level
Provision of more housing using different methods• Upgrade of informal settlements• Upgrade Council rental units• Transfer title deeds to rightful beneficiaries• Investigate utilisation of unused school land• Identify and develop housing within existing neighbourhoods• Investigate transfer of rental units to identified beneficiaries and• Give services to those living in the backyards of City rental units
Keeping our environment healthy• Keep our stormwater drains, rivers and streams clean• Provide clean and healthy drinking water• Ensure all businesses and food outlets provide their services in a healthy environment• Have adequate facilities to ensure dignified burial or cremation of our loved ones and• Achieve and maintain clean air in the city
Effective health care services• Deliver primary health care and other services at clinics and community health centres• Provide HIV/Aids and TB treatment and support and• Operate and support outpatient substance abuse treatment centres
Establishment of a responsive administration• Answer all queries and complaints• Emergency 24/7 call centre for electricity and water problems
City facilities and services for all• Plan, build and manage facilities where needed• Develop and maintain the natural and cultural heritage sites and• Provide free-call lines to the City’s call centre installed at Council buildings in specific
disadvantaged and outlying areas
Pillar 5 – The well-run city
A transparent and corruption-free government• Provide a toll-free 24/7 hotline for reporting fraud
An effective administration• Ensure skilled staff are in the right posts
Financial controls• Make sure we have the necessary cash flow• Manage the tariffs and• Ensure you are billed correctly
On 28 March 2012 Council approved the draft 2012/13 – 2016/17 IDP for public comment.
The draft IDP plan is available for comment from 30 March to 30 April 2012 and can be viewed at municipal administrative buildings, subcouncil offices and all municipallibraries or on our website www.capetown.gov.za/en/idp. Your comments can be submitted to your local subcouncil office or e-mailed to the IDP office.
For more information send an e-mail to [email protected] or phone 021 400 9808.
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER53/2012
Share your news! Phone Retreat reporter, Tauriq Hassen, on (021) 713-9464.Alternatively, email [email protected] or fax (021) 713-9481.
Tuesday 10 April 2012 LETTERS People’s Post Retreat Page 9
Old Mutual Investment Group (South Africa) (Pty) Limited is a licensed financial services provider. Unit trusts are generally medium- to long-term investments. Past performance is no indication of future growth.Shorter term fluctuations can occur as your investment moves in line with the markets. Fluctuations or movements in exchange rates may cause the value of underlying international investments to go up ordown. Unit trusts can engage in borrowing and scrip lending. Fund valuations take place on a daily basis at approximately 15h00 on a forward pricing basis. The fund’s TER reflects the percentage of the averageNet Asset Value of the portfolio that was incurred as charges, levies and fees related to the management of the portfolio.
RADAR/OM3584/PP/E
OK, assuming you’re guilty, let’s examine why?“The bank gives me security.”“The bank gives me accessibility.”“The bank gives me interest.”“After tax and inflation, hold on?Hey, I’m actually losing money!!!”Exactly!Your rationale: “I don’t know where else to put it.”“Markets are too volatile, property prices are tanking, bonds aren’t much better.”Don’t worry. Read on. Unit trusts are the way to go.• They do not lock you in.• You can get access to your money in one day - without penalties.• You can miss monthly payments. Also, no penalties.• Plus, no up front admin fees, so your money works from day one.And, here’s the really good bit, thanks to the power of compounding overtime, your returns promise to far exceed anything you imagined possible.Let’s put it another way. This is a no brainer.You owe it to yourself to find out more.1. Contact your Old Mutual Financial Adviser or your Broker2. Call 0860 WEALTH (932584)3. Visit investmentcollection.co.za
CASH IN THE BANK?MAY WE HAVE A QUIET WORD PLEASE.
INVESTMENT COLLECTION
C l a s s i c 5
Old MutualEnhancedIncomeFund
1Old MutualStableGrowthFund
2Old MutualBalancedFund
3Old MutualFlexibleFund
4Old Mutual
TopCompanies
Fund
5
WHOLESALE RETAIL CENTREWHOLESALE RETAIL CENTRE
PRICE • VALUE • VARIETY
CHINA TOWN
RUSSEL 072 426 8898 MICHELLE 084 659 9110
M O R E T H A N YO U B A R G A I N E D F O RM O R E T H A N YO U B A R G A I N E D F O R
GRAND OPENINGSHOPRITE PARK, PAROW
GRAND OPENINGSHOPRITE PARK, PAROW
21 and 22 April21 and 22 April
AMAZING OPENING SPECIALSAMAZING OPENING SPECIALSGoodhope Radio - Sat & Sun 9am-12pmA von Collison - Sat 12pmJack Parow - Sun 12pml
Goodhope Radio - Sat & Sun 9am-12pmA von Collison - Sat 12pmJack Parow - Sun 12pml
WIN WIN WINWIN WIN WIN 2 WEEKENDS AT MONTAGU SPRINGS
LOTS OF LUCKY DRAWS !!!
BRAND NEW
Your SMSesTaxi troubles
. The arrogant responses bythose taxi drivers to Mr Loonatproves that these guys have abso-lutely no respect for the rules of theroad nor fellow motorists.
. Mr Loonat did not listen to par-asites and opportunists, but to menwho have been in this industry formore than 20 years. Because theyare not educated, they have beenoverlooked and remained drivers.They were never given the opportu-nity to become a proud permit hold-
er. Thank you for the service thatyou provide to our communities.This was not about oversaturatingthe route, but rather the dormantpermits that have become availableand given to taxi owners who al-ready are permit holders. A humanrights activist
. What age are the taxi ownersnow who ‘built up business androutes over 120years’?Andwhatve-hicles were used then? Meg, Con-stantia
In response. Thanks, Farieda and Karima.
Atheists like Red Bull and Jason
Bosch need lessons in respect fromMuslims, Jews and Christiansalike. Our faiths created science,Jason. “The fool says in his heart:‘There is no God.’” Einstein, Ke-pler, Newton, Arab mathemati-cians and astronomers were notfools, Jason.
. I agree with Desperate. I am 49years old, single and unemployed.I am a parent with two dependants.I have been without work for twoyears and I am financially frustrat-ed because nobody wants to help.You are either over-experienced,underqualified or overaged. Sowhat do you do? Go to the streets or
run a shebeen to put bread on thetable?
Train of thought. Vandalism is not the only thing
that destroys trains; poor mainte-nance does too.
. I fail to understand the pricehike as commuters have been strug-gling with the service for years. Ihave used trains to get to school andto work. No announcements aremade when there are problems onthe line – we just stand on the plat-form, not knowing what’s happen-ing. Imagine an hour without com-munication. What happened to the
railwaybusesweused tohavewhenthere were cancellations?
By the way. The Department of Transport
tells us, the motorists, to obey therules of the road. I have seen howDial-a-Ride drivers in their whiteToyota Corollas overtake other ve-hicles on solid white lines on nu-merous occasions. What’s up withthat?
Page 10 People’s Post Retreat CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday 10 April 2012
DR OSMAN ...............................Herbs and mail order, get
money in your acc,clean your debts, short boys tomake you rich , divorce , Nomatter how many Drs and
Kings failed you.I will test all the mankind
problems(078 3387 900
FERTILITYEXPERT(100%
PREGNANCYHERBS)
.Problems withfalling pregnant.Micarriages,
menstrualproblems,
blocked tubes,womb problems.Sterilised but
now want anotherchild?
.Women andmen who want to
havebabies, even iftried but failed.Sperm boosterfor men and to
makewomen's ovaries
stronger.Fall pregnant ina few days and
havethe baby you
always wantedCall Dr. Brown078 386 7968
HEALERMICHAEL
• ..................Bring back lost love• ...................Marriage problems•........................Divorce quickly•....................Financial remedies•..........Lucky charms for money• ...............Win lotto, court cases•.........Pregnancy/ sex problems•............. Clear bad luck / debt/• .............Witchcrafts/ tokoloshe•..........Business home protection
Quick resultsCALL OR SMS073 135 9820
NABI SHABA FOR ALLPEOPLE'S PROBLEMS
• ........................Love problems• ................. Financial problems•.............................Court cases•.......................Work problems•.....................Unfinished work• ...................Get home cleaned• ......Sell your property quickly•.........................Win lotto now
Pensioners: Free treatmentPAY WHEN THE JOB IS
DONE !!Visit homes by appointment.
ADDRESS:Athlone Belgravia oppositeAthlone Stadium, corner ofKlipfontein Road and 5thAvenue. House of Rads,
upstairs, shop no. 4, oppositeRegina Coeli Primary School
ImprovementOn account, no deposit12 to 60 months topay, Tiling, vibracrete,paving and all sorts ofbuilding material.Blacklisted welcome.Contact Aileen074 559 8964
Classifieds“ T e l l i n g i t a s i t i s ”
: 0860 11 69 18
eksklusief aanlyn by
Waar koper en verkopers mekaar ontmoet
www.olx.co.za
Tuesday 10 April 2012 CLASSIFIEDS People’s Post Retreat Page 11
PROPERTYOWNERS
Consolidate your debt.Regardless of your credithistory, debt counsellingor Administration status,Bondpro Finance can use
your property toconsolidate your debtand clear your credit
record.
Contact us today on021 880 6000 or SMS“BOND” to 38675(sms costs R2)
Incomplete Roof Height, 3 Bedroom Houseon a 343 sqaure meter Plot in a Quiet
neighbourhood.
R450 000 ATHLONE
MARK 072 545 1143
2 Bedroom House, Lounge, Toilet +
Family Bathroom, parking for 1 Car.
R649 000 WYNBERG
DOERRIEYAH 084 055 3877
3 Beds Semi Attached House with Lnge,
Kitchen, Family Bath. & Carport for
3 Cars Close to Amenities.
R1 300 000 ZEEKOEVLEI
MARK 072 545 1143
Modern 3 Bedroom House with BIC, Main En-suite withSpa Bath, Lounge, Dinning Room, Huge F.F.Kitchen,
Family Bathroom Shower + Toilet, Swimming Pool andDbl Garage on a 1000 Square Meter Plot.
R130 000 LOST CITY
FIONA 071 952 9226
One Bedroom Starter Home / Bachelors Pad,consisting of a Reception Area, a little Kitchen, FamilyBathroom and another Sleeping area in the Loft, On
a Large Plot. Situated on bus and taxi route.
R400 000 SEAWINDS
MARK 072 545 1143
3 Beds House, Lnge, Kitchen, Toilet &
Bath, Tilled Floors and Parking for 4 Cars.
R410 000 LAKE VIEW RETREAT
MARK 072 545 1143
2 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Lounge, Open
Plan Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Tiled Throughout,
Burglar Bars and Parking for 3 Cars.
R210 000 TAFELSIG
SHIHAAM 072 192 1411
Enclosed Corner Semi Attached3 Bedroom House with a Lounge,Kitchen and Family Bathroom.
R265 000 LENTEGUER
FAZLOODIEN 082 495 8989
Semi Attached 2 Bedroom House Situated on a CornerPlot, with Laminated Flooring in Bedrooms and Lounge,Fitted Kitchen & Family Bathroom also with a Car Port,
Fully Enclosed. Plus Tool Shed in the Back Yard.
R825 000 ARDLEIGH PARK RETREATNeat Freestanding Fully Alarmed 3
Bedroom House with Burglar Bars, BIC inall Bedrooms & Main En-Suite, Lounge,Open Plan F.Kitchen, Family Bathroom +Shower, Tiled Throughout + AluminiumWindows. Outside Parking for 4 Cars withAutomated Gates + Garage for 1 Car and
Neatly Paved all around.MARK 072 545 1143.
R280 000 LAVENDER HILL
PETER 072 095 9876
3 Beds House, Lnge, Kitchen, familyBathroom, parking for 1 car.
3 Bedroom House with Lounge, Fire Place,Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom with CornerBath & Shower, Garage Parking for 3 Cars.
R240 000 THE HAGUE DELFT
FIONA 071 952 9226
Fully Enclosed 2 Bedroom House, Lounge, Family Bathroom,fitted Kitchen, Dining Area, Walk in Closet in Main Bedroom,Built in Cupboards, Spacious Garage, Entertainment Area +
1 Bedroom Incomplete Sep Entrance.
R220 000 HANOVER PARK
SHIHAAM 072 192 1411
3 Beds Maisonette with Lnge, FittedKitchen & Family Bath. Whole House
with Aluminium windows.
R340 000 ALPINE PARK
MARK 072 545 1143.
Freestanding 3 Beds, Lounge, Open Plan Kitchen,Family Bathroom + Sep Toilet, Tiled Throughout theHouse, Burglar Bars All-round, Carport Parking for 4
Cars, Needs TLC.
R700 000 SOUTHFORK STRAND
PETER 072 095 9876
A 654 square Meter Service Plot, with anApproved Plan for a 60 Square Meter House.
GREAT POTENTIAL in a Quiet Neighbour Hood.
R250 000 ROCKLANDS
PETER 072 095 9876
Fully Enclosed Freestanding 3 Bedroom House
Consisting of a Lounge, Kitchen with BIC,
Family Bathroom and Parking for 1 Car.
R369 000 VICTORIA MANSIONSGRASSY PARK
MARK 072 545 1143
2 Beds, Kitchen, Lnge, family Bath, Remotecontrol Complex, Close to all Amenities.
MUIZENBERG PLOTS X2R320 000 EACH:
MARK 072 545 1143
1 Plot 304 Square Meters, the other one335 Square Meters situated in a 24hrSecurity Complex which consist of 3
Pools, Tennis Court and a Gym Area alsowalking distance to the Beach. Approvedplans of 4 different designs of Houses.
R395 000 PELICAN PARK
SHAHIED 084 832 9188
Freestanding 3 Bedroom House, Dining Room,Kitchen, family Bathroom with Shower, Separate
Lentegeur – Keurboom str – R329 000exclOffMerrydale rd – close to community center3bed home, lounge, kitchen, modern bathroomParking for 2 cars, fully enclosed
Portlands – Missouri Crescent – R499 000exclNeat 4bedroom home, lounge, entertainment area, fully fittedkitchen, Bath/toilet, 2 x garages, fully enclosed
Beacon Valley – Off Imperial way – R259 000exclReady to move in!!!!Neat 3bedroom home, lounge, fitted kitchenBath/toilet, enclosed yard, on spacious plot
Strandfontein Village – Hunters ave – R495 000excl3bed home (bic), lounge, fitted kitchen, bath/toilet, garage,fully enclosed
Health fair walk a runaway successTHE Radio 786 Health Fair, sup-ported by ProNutro, has been anoverwhelming success, with manypatrons praising the event for itswholesome family-friendly feel.
Thousands streamed in to theCollege of Cape Town over theweekend of 31 March to 1 April, toenjoy the variety of healthy activi-ties and therapies on offer.
This annual event has, since itsinception nine years ago, proventhat Radio 786 takes the well-beingof the community it serves serious-ly.
New to the Radio 786 Health Fair,is the 7.86 km Health Run/Walk andthough still in its first year, it hasbeen hailed a success with the morethan 1 400 participants.
WELLBEING: The fair offered cholesterol testing to those concerned abouttheir health. Photo: Supplied
SPOTLIGHT ON: The Health Fair had a range of kids’ talent and fashion showsto keep the crowd entertained. Pictured here are the kids preparing to struttheir stuff. Photo:Supplied
FUELLING UP: Runners and walkers fill up on ProNutro to fuel themselvesfor the race ahead. Photo: Summer Jacobs
HEALTH RUN WINNERS: First place went to 27yearold Hein Camphor (centre), 28yearold Oscar Coetzee took second place (left) and 22yearold Dimitri Witbooi took third place. Photo: Summer Jacobs
GOING STRONG: Amina Israel (82),whose race number matched Radio786, was the oldest walker in theHealth walk. She has promised toparticipate again next year.
Page 14 People’s Post Retreat GENERAL Tuesday 10 April 2012
Lessen the drama after you dieAASIF NAJJAAR AND XENOPHONJEGELS
AASIF Najjaar and XenophonJegels, two students from theUniversity of the Western Capeand who are elected members ofthe Student Body of UWC havecome together with People’s Postto advise, direct and educate peo-ple regarding legal help.
From here on, they will haveshort columns in People’s Postwhich will simplify some usefullegal concepts.
They decided to take on thisproject on behalf of the UWC Le-gal Aid Clinic and more particu-larly, the Street Law initiative.They recognised the need as alarge number of people can’t af-ford legal fees and a lot of peopledon't know about basic legal pro-cedures.
To highlight the problems thatmight arise from the deceasedmember of a family’s last willand testament, they have chosenthe case below.
Saunders, a husband and fa-ther of two sons, died on 30 May2001. A month later it was discov-ered that he had drafted a will inwhich his wife does not inheritanything. The will was found tobe invalid due to many mistakesthat Saunders made in the draft-ing of his will. Consequently, hisproperty could not be distribut-ed as his will indicated. His willwas then rendered meaninglessand his estate was distributed inthe way that is predetermined bylaw – this means that Saundersdid not have a say in the way thathis estate would be split up. Thechildrendidnothaveagood rela-tionship with his wife and theywere furious when they discov-ered that she could now inherita large portion of the estate of thedeceased. How can we preventthe recurrence of this problem of
“invalid wills” in our communi-ty?
Put simply, a “will” is a legaldocument that instructs howand states who one’s estateshould be left to. So many SouthAfricans don’t understand theimportance of drafting a validwill and this leads to many otherproblems. At the time of yourdeath, your will should be com-pleted. The purpose of a will is tostate who will inherit or benefitfrom what you own (your estate).If you do not have a properlydrafted will, then your propertywill be distributed in a predeter-mined manner set out in the In-testate Succession Act 81 of 1987and your wishes will not be car-ried out. An incorrectly draftedwill could result in a disputeamongst the people that you loveand care about, after your death.
In the case where a person dieswithout a valid will, it is saidthat this person has died “intes-tate”. A person who dies intes-tate will have no will or the willis not properly completed or exe-cuted and their belongings at thetime of their death will be dis-tributed as determined by the In-testate Succession Act 81 of 1987.This means that you will have nosay in the way that your estateis divided once you’ve died with-out a valid will.
A will should at all times re-flect how you wish to divide yourestate, due to the unpredictabili-ty of death. In terms of the WillsAct 7 of 1953, it is important toremember that no person can re-ceive anything or benefit in anyway from your will if they die be-fore you do. In the case whereyou divorce your spouse and he/she is abeneficiaryorheir (aper-son who inherits or benefitsfrom a will), the law provides a“safety net”. Within the threemonths after the date of divorce,
your former spouse will auto-matically be excluded from yourwill. The three months then al-lows you to decide whether youwant your former spouse to beexcluded or included in yourwill. If you wish to exclude yourformer spouse you have to re-move him/her from your will, al-ternatively, if you still wantyour former spouse to be includ-ed inyourwill, thenyouneednotchange your will. If you die with-in the three month period, yourformer spouse will not benefitfrom your will, unless you madeit clear that you wanted him/herto inherit from your will regard-less of the automatic exclusionthat would ordinarily occur.
Many of us think that we havecompleted wills when in fact ourwills are invalid. Invalid willspose a great problem as it couldlead to much unpleasantness, in-cluding hefty legal costs for thesurviving family members orother beneficiaries.
For any will to be valid thereare certain requirements thatmust be fulfilled. Some of themost important requirementscan be pointed out:
•Your will shall not be validunless it is signed by yourself.However, for the benefit of peo-ple who are unable to sign (e.g.blind persons) it is allowed thatyour will is signed by someonethat you’ve chosen to sign onyour behalf, in your presence.
•To prevent any person fromadding instructions to your will,you must sign as closely as possi-bly to the end of the last clause.
•Your will must be signed byyourself (or a person that you’veappointed to sign on your be-half), in the presence of two ormore witnesses who also have tosign the will in your presenceand in the presence of each oth-er.
Cats and dogs go onlineYOUR pet could be just what thejudges are looking for in theSPCARoyal Canin Mutt and Meow ofthe Year online pet photo compe-tition, which runs from 10 Aprilto 21 May and aims to help hun-dreds of homeless pets by findingthe most-loved and adored cat anddog, online.
An adaptation of the Cape ofGood Hope (CoGH) SPCA’s popu-lar Mutt of the Year competition,which was held annually for 15years, the new online competitionmakes it possible for many moredogs to stand a chance of winningthe coveted Mutt of the Year title
and for the first time gives cat-lov-ers an opportunity to brag abouttheir feline friends in the new Me-ow of the Year category.
“Unlike traditional pet compe-titions which reward dogs andcats with fancy pedigrees andpure-bred characteristics, theSPCA Royal Canin Mutt & Meowof the Year will celebrate the un-conditional love and special com-panionship between pet ownersand their canine and felinefriends, regardless of theirbreed,” said CoGH SPCA Commu-nication and Resource Develop-ment Manager Sarah Scarth.
SPCA raises thousandsThis year, for the first time, the Capeof Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA will havea team of runners participating inthe 15th annual Old Mutual TwoOceans Marathon for Team SPCA.
To date the group of 13 animal lov-ers (11 women and 2 men), most ofwhom are from the Western Cape,have collectively raised over R40 000for the CoGH SPCA. With every kilo-metre they run, they’ll be openingdoors to loving homes, shelters, anew life (or a chance for a better one),for every horse, rabbit, rooster, cow,pig, tortoise, dog, cat – in fact anyani-mal that is cared for and looked afterby the CoGH SPCA.
The SPCA was thrilled to be ap-proached by so many people, pas-sionate about animals and their wel-fare, and who wanted to make theirrace count for more by supportingthe vital lifesaving work of the CoGH
SPCA.Ultra marathon runner Jo Forlee
Samsonowicz has thus far raised R12110 and CoGH SPCA’s Communica-tions Manager Sarah Scarth togetherwith friends Lisa van Leeuwen andHelen Dagut, who are running thehalf marathon (21km), have collec-tively raised just over R11 000.
“While our legs will only be sixamongst the 32 000, we aim to putthem to good use by multiplying thenumber of rands that we can donateto CoGH SPCA – a cause close to eachof our hearts and in need of ongoingsupport,” says Sarah.
Another runner, Cindy Bessinger,says it will be the first time she’s do-ing the Two Oceans Marathon.“What better motivation than to doit for the SPCA. There are so manyanimals in need of our help and thisis my way of giving back”.
IT is a bitter reality and an unwel-come fact thatwhen thepetrolpricegoes up, so does everything else.With the petrol price at an all timehigh, inflation is affecting SouthAfricans in all areas of their lives.
Electricity prices, train fare, taxifare and bus fare all form part of along list of expenses raiding theconsumer’s ever shrinking pocket.People’s Post took to the street tofind out how people felt about theincreasing cost of living and howthey are dealing with it.
JUST NOT ENOUGH: “We as pensioners have received a R60 increase in our monthly grant whichI am grateful for, but it’s still not enough. I got mypension money on Tuesday and all I have left is R50and it’s not the end of the week yet. What aboutthe rest of the month?,” says Lona Baugaard (67)from Kewtown.
RIDICULOUS: “It’s absolutely ridiculous! As a pensioner I can hardly manage the price hikes. We like to go shopping and we like to eat but we can’t afford it anymore, so now we just do itless,” says Rachel Louw from Athlone.
Photo: Summer Jacobs
ALTERNATIVEPLANS: “I don’tthink the government considersthe hard workingpeople who already earn asmall salarywhen they pushthings up. Ifthere is no avoiding inflation thenwhy can’t theycome up with aplan to absorbsome of the financial strain, sothat it does nothit the people sohard,” says Cameron Ely fromMitchell’s Plain.
SKY HIGH:“The increasing prices offood is my biggest headache. I’m amother of ahealthy childwith a healthyappetite.With foodprices skyhigh I can’teven afford totreat my littleone with luxuries,” says Ruqayah Ibrahim fromLansdowne.
BITE THE BULLET: “We could complain about inflation and the rise inrates etc etc, but in the end all wecan do is try to make do with whatwe have,” says Patrick Pillay fromOttery. Photo:Summer Jacobs
USELESS:“My opinioncounts forzero becausethere’snothing wecan doabout it. Weare headingfor disaster.Inflation isgoing tosee moreand morepeople notbeing ableto affordthings andit’s going tolead to major job losses,” saysDale Caledon from Ottery, posing with his daughterMika.
Photo: Summer Jacobs
Tuesday 10 April 2012 SPORT People’s Post Retreat Page 15
SPEEDWAY MOTORSSPEEDWAY MOTORS
Tel: 021 593 0786
Fax: 021 593 8359
Zubaid: 084 583 0050
Shaheed 082 683 4616
Moestuqeem: 082 737 2461
SPEEDWAY MOTORSSPEEDWAY MOTORSSPEEDWAY MOTORSSPEEDWAY MOTORSBETTER CARS, BEST SERVICE
1999 BMW 328I autoA/C, P/S, C/L, E/W, ALARM, MAGS, NEAT
1999 BMW 328I autoA/C, P/S, C/L, E/W, ALARM, MAGS, NEAT
R39 995R39 995
1999 VW POLO PLAYA 1.8iP/S, MAGS, ALARM, VERY NEAT, RELIABLE
1999 VW POLO PLAYA 1.8iP/S, MAGS, ALARM, VERY NEAT, RELIABLE
R45 995R45 995R34 995R34 995
1996 OPEL ASTRA ESTATE 160IMAGS, C/L, RELIABLE, TOW BAR, VERY NEAT
1996 OPEL ASTRA ESTATE 160IMAGS, C/L, RELIABLE, TOW BAR, VERY NEAT
R49 995R49 995
2002 OPEL ASTRA 1.6 CDEP/S, A/C, E/W, C/L, LEATHER, ALARM, MAGS, CD
2002 OPEL ASTRA 1.6 CDEP/S, A/C, E/W, C/L, LEATHER, ALARM, MAGS, CD
R39 995R39 995
2001 RENAULT CLIO 1.6 16VP/S, C/L, ALARM, E/W, LIGHT ON FUEL,
RADIO TAPE, VERY NEAT
2001 RENAULT CLIO 1.6 16VP/S, C/L, ALARM, E/W, LIGHT ON FUEL,
RADIO TAPE, VERY NEAT
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS:APRIL 2012Notice is hereby given that the meeting of the 24 (twenty four) Subcouncils for theCity of Cape Town will take place at the time and at the different venues as indicated inthe schedule below:
Subcouncil Venue Date Time Manager
1 Council Chambers, Royal Ascot, Milnerton 19 10:00Peter Deacon021 550 1001
2 Kraaifontein Council Chambers 18 10:00Fred Monk021 980 6053
6Bellville Council Chambers,Bellville Civic Centre
16 10:00Pat Jansen021 918 2024
7 Durbanville Council Chambers 16 10:00Carin Viljoen021 970 3002
8Strand Council Chambers,Strand
19 10:00Izak du Toit021 850 4149
9Solomon Tshuku Hall,Khayelitsha
18 10:00Thando Siwisa021 360 1351
10Look Out Hill Tourism Facility,Khayelitsha
16 10:00Fezekile Cotani021 360 1267
11 Gugulethu Council Chambers 18 10:00Kayise Nombakuse021 630 1600
12Portland Community Centre,Mitchells Plain
19 10:00David Cedras021 371 4550
13Ruth First Community Hall 18 10:00
Lunga Bobo021 630 1600
14 Gugulethu Council Chambers 16 10:00Christopher Jako021 630 1600
15Raven Room,Pinelands Training Centre, Pinelands
18 10:00Mariette Griessel021 531 3437
16Council Chambers, 44 Wale Street,Cape Town
16 10:00Marius Coetsee021 487 2055
17 Athlone Minor Hall 19 10:00Edgar Carolissen021 637 9757
18Rondevlei Subcouncil Chambers,Lotus River
19 10:00Okkie Manuels021 700 4020
19 Council Chambers Fish Hoek 16 10:00Desiree Mentor021 784 2011
20Council Chambers, Alphen Centre,Constantia
18 10:00Brian Ford021 794 2493
21Oostenberg Council Chambers,Kuilsrivier
18 10:00Pieter Grobler021 900 1502
22 Strand Council Chambers 16 10:00Richard Moi021 900 1508
23 Colorado Community Centre 16 10:00Raphael Martin021 371 4551
24 Khayelitsha Training Centre 19 10:00Anthony Mathe021 956 8000
Any person wishing to make a verbal presentation on the Draft IDP (Integrated DevelopmentPlan/5 year plan) for the term 2012/13 – 2016/17 may book a time slot at their localSubcouncil office(s) at least two days prior to the Subcouncilmeeting. Any person, who is unable to write, may come to theoffices mentioned above during office hours and a member ofstaff will assist him/her to transcribe his/her comments.
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER
SPECIAL EXPANDED PUBLICWORKSPROGRAMME (EPWP) PROJECTSThe City of Cape Town invites applications for training in the basic elements of the followingprogrammes and for employment as trainers or fieldworkers for a specified period in localcommunities:
1. Organisational development and leadership2. Domestic violence3. Life skills4. Fieldworkers in the and street people programme (Local Networks of Care in Khayelitsha,
Mitchells Plain, Ravensmead/Uitsig, Bellville, Macassar, Atlantis, Delft, Elsies River/Clarke Estate, Grassy Park/Lavender Hill and Gugulethu)
Applicants must:
1. Be unemployed2. Preferably have membership of at least one local organisation and strong links with other
organisations in the area where they live3. Have experience in addressing groups of people4. Be in good standing with local organisations and the community in the area where they live5. Have experience in working with street people if applying as fieldworkers in the street
people programme as well as a high recommendation from a Local Network of Care6. Have at least Grade 8 with reasonable literacy skills7. Be resident in one of the following areas: Atlantis, Mamre, Pella, Du Noon, Joe Slovo,
Factreton, Kensington, Maitland Garden Village, Langa, Greater Retreat, Hout Bay, OceanView, Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Ravensmead/Uitsig, Bellville, Macassar, Delft, ElsiesRiver/Clarke Estate, Grassy Park/Lavender Hill, Gugulethu, Macassar, Lwandle, Sir Lowry’sPass, Hanover Park, Athlone, Manenberg, Nyanga, Old and New Crossroads, Heideveld,Philippi, Nomzamo, Kalkfontein, Wesbank, Kleinvlei, Happy Valley, Mfuleni and orEerste River
Application forms are available at all City libraries in the abovementioned areas.All application forms must be returned to the reception desk on the ground floor of thePaul Sauer Building, 1 Marine Drive, Cape Town before 16:00on Friday 20 April 2012.
For further information please contact Asa Quimpo at021 400 1579 or fax 021 400 1683/1580.
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER34/3012
SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE: AN “old schoolvs new school” party will be held at AshfordHall in Heathfield on Friday 27 April to raise
funds for Wanderers FC of Steenberg. The pro-ceeds will be used to buy kit for the team. En-try is R30. Call Ashley on 082 948 3478.
WINNER: Elena Nurgalieva won the women’s race in the 2012 Old Mutual Two OceansMarathon on Saturday. The 56 kilometre race started in Newlands and finished at theUniversity of Cape Town’s rugby fields. Photo: Peter Heeger
People's Post Page 16 Phone: 021 713 9440 | Fax: 021 713 9481 Tuesday 10 April 2012
Interest & Service charges
are included
in thesemonthly instalments
PAY DIRECTLY
TO US.
Why wait?17% INTEREST
JUSTIN 076 315 9715 ALISTAIR 079 4317271
2004 HONDA JAZZ 1.4 DSiDEP. R36 000; R1 423 × 36 MTHS; TOTAL R87 228
2003 VW POLO 1.6DEP. R36 000; R1 425 × 36 MTHS; TOTAL R87 300
2005 RENAULT CLIO 2 VA-VA-VOOM1.2DEP. R23 000; R1 173 × 36 MTHS; TOTAL R65 228
1999 VW CITY GOLF 1300DEP. R15 800; R895 × 36 MTHS; TOTAL R48 020
HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED?If you have been seriously injured in a motor
vehicle accident, train accident, policeshooting, or due to medical negligence, you
may have a claim against a governmentdepartment for compensation.
We are personal injury attorneys, who specialise inserious injuries. We are prepared to work on a no
win-no fee basis.For further queries, contact
LESTER & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS
021 423 4601
Battswood revivedLIAM MOSES
FOR older members of Cape Town’ssoccer fraternity the name Batts-
wood Football Club brings back memo-ries of the glory days of the ’80s whenthe team was one of the best in CapeTown.
The side is still fondly remembered fortheir exploits on the soccer field, the tro-phies they won and for producing some ofthe most talented footballers to come fromthe city.
Unfortunately, the success did not lasttoo long into the professional era of localfootball and in recent times Battswoodteams have failed to emulate the successesof their predecessors. Despite this, theclub seems to have made a lasting impacton some of its finest products and successcould soon return to Battswood.
Adeed Abrahams, who was the team’sfirst-choice goalkeeper during their halcy-on days of the ’80s, is one of many playerswho have passed through the doors of thisfamous club. Apart from the success heachieved with the team, Abrahams alsowon several individual awards – includingWestern Province Football Board Player ofthe Year in 1982 and 1986, South AfricanCouncil on Sport (Sacos) Sportsman of theYear in 1986, and the South African SoccerFederation Professional Footballer of theYear award in 1986.
Abrahams believes that the values helearned at the club is what helped him toachieve this and he has now returned to
Battswood, along with a group of otherformer stars, in an attempt to help restorethe club to its former glory.
“We thought that when we moved on, theyounger generation would come through,like we did when we played and we tookover and we started becoming the chair-man and the treasurer,” says Abrahams.
“But nobody came through to the extentthat there was progression. So we decidedthat we are going to come back and try andrevive or put back into the club and get toa point where at least there is going to besome structure when you get to a coachingsession.”
Other Battswood legends who are backat the club are Trevor Rossouw – who wasthe team’s coach during the ’80s – IanSouthgate and Vincent Barnes, the formerProteas assistant coach.
The group have been back at the club forjust over two months and have been work-ing on improving the coaching structuresat junior levels.
Although the group hopes that Batts-wood will once again play alongside thebest clubs in South Africa, Abrahams saidthat the immediate goal is to make the clubattractive to young players. “I think that’sthe overall picture. We need to start herewith the kids. We need to make Battswoodan attraction to make children want tocome and play for the club,” said Abra-hams. “Because we can’t compete withAjax and Santos because of their infra-structure, we have to make do with whatwe have. We are prepared to do that be-cause we have done it before.”
TUSSLE: Jeremy Blaauw (in white) from Milano United Football Club fights for a ball with Msawenkosi Ndlovu of Stars of Africa during a Metropolitan Premier Cup match. Milano wereknocked out in the quarterfinals of the competition after losing 10 to Stars on Sunday.