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No takers for new complexLeo Mews, an award-winning housing complex in Leonsdale is not getting any buyers to take up the offer in the "gap" housing market. PHOTO: GARY VAN DYK
GARY VAN DYK
An award-winning housing complex isnot getting support from the commu-nity.
This is the feeling of chairmanof Subcoun-cil 4 of the City of Cape Town, Clive Justus,with regard to Leo Mews, in Leonsdale, butsome residents blame the location.The complex is part of a programmeby the
city to expedite the delivery of affordablehousing to deserving households across thecity.The city, in partnership with Standard
Bank and Bitol Developments, won a SouthAfrican Housing Foundation Merit Awardfor this new “gap” housing project, LeoMews, in Leonsdale, but there have been nobuyers taking up the offer.
SubsidisedIn 2006 the city signed a co-operation
agreement between itself and three majorbanks to provide affordable housing for this“gap” income group – a group that does not
qualify for government subsidised housing,but cannot afford housing on the open mar-ket.The rationale being that the city allocates
appropriate land and the banks provide thefinance and development expertise.This project inElsies Riverwon the award
for its interpretation of the city’s brief,which required that aesthetically pleasing,affordable high density housing should becreated for people in amanner that is social-ly and environmentally sustainable for allstakeholders.The cost of the units range from R237 000
to R254 000, enabling people with combinedmonthly incomes as low as R7 200 to own ahome.Until recently it has been nearly impossi-
ble for a South African household earningbelow R10 000 to buy a home of their own,let alone a home that is friendlier for the en-vironment and the owners’ pockets.The medium-density apartment complex
comprises two bedroom units with fittedcarpets and tiles, secure parking, a CCTV
monitoring system and access control.There is also solar hot water geysers and
a reclaimable water system is used for toiletflushing and lawn irrigation.The units also have waste separation bins
divided into compartments for glass, paper,aluminium, plastic and non-recyclablegoods.
PlanningThere are 125 units in the development .“The cityneeds tomaximise theuse of lim-
ited and especially well-located land forthose in need,” said Justus.“Well planned, higher density residential
buildings are themost viable option to effec-tively and efficiently solve the housing chal-lenge in Cape Town.“With the world moving towards ‘green’
development and in order to alleviate pres-sure on the already over-extended electrici-ty supply, Leo Mews’ units are energy effi-cient.“The design and construction of the com-
plex minimises its environmental footprint
by includingwater and energy conservationsystems.“It is regrettable that this award winning
housing complex is not full of families tak-ing advantage of this energy efficient andcheap way of living.”In Leonsdale the gated complex is empty,
andalready thereare somewindows that arebroken in some of the units, and a local com-munity worker who did not want to benamed pointed out that the location of thecomplex could be a major problem with pro-spective buyers.“I am sorry to admit but this area is really
not conducive to this type of housing,” hesaid.“This area is too rife with crime, drug
abuse, gangsterism and more importantlyunemployment, so the local communitywhoneed housing really also can’t afford it.“It is a very good idea by the council, but
in this case the location is working againstthem.“I think that they must take this into con-
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There’s a lot more than dancing for joy atthe UWC.The University of the Western Cape
(UWC) Dancesport Team has once againshown their competitors why they deserveto be recognised as SouthAfrica’s best uni-versity dancers this year.Over this weekend they successfully
claimed the overall University Sport SouthAfrica (USSA) Dancesport Championship
title, the Team Match Latin title and theTeam Match Standard title.The Vaal University of Technology
(VUT) won the Formation category, withUWC finishing in secondplace, followedbythe University of Limpopo coming in at arespectable third place.The Western Cape Province team, con-
sisting of UWC and Cape Peninsula Uni-versity of Technology (CPUT) dancers,
clinched the title for the Provincial TeamMatch Standard, the Gauteng Provincewon the Provincial TeamMatch Latin Cat-egory.UWC sport manager and tournament
manager, Edwin Wyngaard, said he wasproud of UWC’s achievements and all theother participating institutions who re-hearsed so hard.“On behalf of UWC sport administration
and USSA Dancesport National ExecutiveCommittee, wewould like to thankGod forgranting the universities and the varioussporting bodies the opportunity to hostthis prestigious dance championship atUWC,” said Wyngaard.“We would like to extend our gratitude
and appreciation to each and every partici-pant for making this tournament a suc-cess,” he added.
UWC takes top honours in DancesportThe UWC Dancesport team celebrate their victory.
GARY VAN DYK
The Tygerburg Drill Union was on a mis-sion during the school holidays when theyhosted a drill instructor’s course in Belharlast week.Representatives of the squads from vari-
ous areas were put through their paces byWinston Pullen of the union who said thatit was part of the union’s aim of empower-ing the youngsters to take responsibility forthemselves.“While we have adult instructors with
every squad our aim is also to teach someof the children about taking responsibilityas leaders,” he said.“Sometimes when their adult instructor
is not available we want them to be able totake over the training at practises, and thiscourse is about giving them the skills to doit properly.”
He also pointed out that the course wasnot just about teaching them to administerthe commands for the intricate marchingmanoeuvres but also about imparting valu-able life skills to the members.“We want to teach them that it is not just
about themarching that they can enjoy, buthow their discipline and behaviour canmake a difference in their lives.“The instructormust know how to get his
squad to work as a team, and as a team theymust almost become like a family as theywork together.“In this family they must also be taught
that respect for each other andmore impor-tantly themselves can go a longway in help-ing themwith all other aspects of their livesin a positive way,” he said.V For further information about the activities of theunion please contact Alexis Lottriet on cell number071 486 3207.
Youth get to lead the squadWinston Pullen, left, demonstrated some of the finer points of drilling to participants in thecourse last week. PHOTO: GARY VAN DYK
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Future Rugby held its 11th annual holidaycoaching clinic at Durbanville Primary recently.Some 75 boys aged six to 13 came from allover the northern suburbs to enjoy anotherexciting and eventful clinic.
Competition:Two readers can win tickets to have breakfastwith Schalk Burger, Victor Matfield and NaasBotha on Friday where the three will sharetheir experiences and discuss rugby.
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The All Breeds Cat Show was held in Stellen-berg on Saturday. The wide variety of breedsfascinated newcomers and delighted hobby-ists.
A community church wants to light upyoung minds against crime.The Precious Lighthouse Apostolic Com-
munity Development Centre recently fo-cused on youth in the Avonwood area whenthey took to the streets with a message ofhope.Pastor Berry Klein, of the organisation,
said that they decided to take this course ofaction when three young people were mur-dered in the area.“The church can no longer watch and see
how the enemy is destroying our children,”she said.“We need to do something about it and it
reminded me of years ago when all thoseyoungsters were killed in Soweto to fightapartheid.“Today the same thing is still happening,
but there is a new enemy. Our youth are be-ing killed on the streets by violence, drugaddiction, alcohol, shooting, and gangster-ism.“We don’t have any positive role models
for them, and that is why we wanted to goout on our streets to set an example in ourcommunity.”Berry explained that for the initiative
they teamed up with various organisationsand individuals to take to the streets andform a prayer chain against the violence.“Apart from myself, the team included
Pastor Deon Klein, gospel rappers ProphetGavin and Gino Cloete, Evangelist Rubinand Sam, Elder Paul and Celeste and PastorNataniel from Life Internet Radio.“Gino Cloete was rapping a positive mes-
sage of hope to the youngsters, and otherspeakers shared their testimony of beingcaught up in drugs and gangsterism, but
that it is a road that leads to destruction.“I also informed the youth about our cen-
tre and that we have various programmesavailable over weekends to help and assistthem.”She feels that the exercise was successful
because many parents came crying to themabout their children that are caught up indrugs and alcohol.“ So many youngsters also came to us in
tears because they want help,” she added.“Togetherwemadeaprayer chainaround
them and we believe that there is hope forour community.“We are going to work in this community
because we believe that there are so manytalented youngsters who can make a posi-tive contribution to their neighbourhoods.“These youth can become role models.”
V For further information about activities of the cen-tre Pastor Klein can be contacted on 071 780 3189.
Suiwer koorstemme gaan volgende week inBonteheuwel opklink by ’n internasionalekoorfees.Die Church of the Resurrection se Angli-
kaanse kerkkoor is vanjaar die trotse aan-bieder van die Ihlombe-internasionalekoorfees, wat plaasvind opWoensdag 17 Ju-lie om 19:00 by dié kerk in David Profit-straat.Hierdie is ’n groot geleentheid vir die ge-
meenskap en toegang is gratis.Die kerkkoor van Bonteheuwel staan on-
der leiding van Roger Horne, met CraigMo-ses as die begeleier.Vroeër vanjaar het hulle die tweede plek
verower in die kategorie vir gemengde koretydens die jaarlikse Kaap-Rapport/ATKV-korekompetisie, wat deel was van die Suid-oosterfees.Ihlombe is ’n internasionale koorvereni-
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gevaarlikste dorpe op die Kaapse Vlakte,maar ons is trots op dié groot geleentheiden wil aan ander bewys daar is mense watvir God uitstaan,” verduidelik Horne.Die korewat inBonteheuwel gaan optree,
sluit in die Bishop Anstey High SchoolChoir and Steel Drum Ensemble onder lei-ding van Lorraine Granderson van Trini-dad en Tobago, die Fezeka Alumni YouthChoir onder leiding van Phumelele Tsewuvan Gugulethu, en die Northwestern HighSchool Choir onder leiding van Leona Lo-wery Fitzhugh van Amerika.V Kontak gerus Roger Horne by 0 071 900 8402 ofCraig Moses by 0 076 22 22804 vir meer besonder-hede.
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The 1st Bellville South Scout Group ismaking a difference in their community.Recently, they went to work to make
it possible for the Grade Rs of BellvilleSouth Primary to have fun again.Group Scouter Carmielah Achmat, ex-
plained that the project at the school waspart of project that one of their scoutshad to do for a Top Award in scouting.“Zaiyd Achmat decided to adopt the
school’s playpark as his communityservice project, because it had not beenin use for more than two years due tovandalism, and some of the equipmentwas dangerous to play on,” she said.“He got together with some of the sen-
ior scouts and for the past three monthsthey cleaned, repaired andbeautified thepark. They gave up their school holidaysand weekends to plant shrubs, cut thegrass and painted the structures after re-pairing them.“They eventually officially handed it
to the school at the end of June, much tothe delight of the children and teachers.”Achmat would like to encourage more
youngsters in the area to join the organi-sation to empower themselves with posi-
tive activities.The scoutsmeet at the Proteaville Rec-
reationHall on the corner ofAbduramanStreet and Peter BarlowAvenue onMon-days from 17:00 to 19:00, and the Cubs(seven to 11), on Tuesdays from 17:00 to18:30.V Call Achmat on 021 951 8989 or 072 210 7800,email [email protected].
Scout Zayid Achmat, officially hands overhis completed project to Principal DianneCupido.
The City of Cape Town is calling on nationalgovernment to boost the number of policemembers to prevent crimes.There are currently 21 000 South African
Police Service (SAPS) members in themetropole.Says the city’smayoral committeemember
for safety and security, JP Smith: “We arecommitted to building a Safe City. We are de-termined to do everythingwe can to curb vio-lent crimes wherever they occur in the met-ro. For our part, the City has put in placeproactive measures to fight gang violenceand the proliferation of drugs in our commu-nities through our Metro Police and dedicat-ed units such as the Gang, Drug andK9 Unitswho are doing an outstanding job under diffi-cult circumstances. In spite of ourbest efforts
to tackle violent crimes in themetro, we sim-ply don’t have sufficient law enforcement of-ficers to win this battle. The approximately770 law enforcement officers in the City, can-not perform the functions of the SAPS.”The cityhas called onnational government
for urgent intervention by boosting thenumber of SAPS members; improving theperformanceand impact of theSAPS througheffective performance management; achiev-ing effective oversight; achieving an inte-gratedCriminal Justice InformationSystem;improving forensic science laboratories; es-tablishing better detection and increasingthe number of detectives; reinstating the spe-cialised units; effective strategies to fightdrug and alcohol abuse and organised crime;and improving public order policing.
Dramacomes toDelftwhenanewplay takesto the stage this weekend.From the producers ofUnborn andPeople
from no People, a new play, Autumn, will bestagedat theBlackBoxTheatre, (at theDelftSouthRentOffice) onSaturday andSunday.Directed by LuvuyoGaji and produced by
Rainbow Arts Organisation, the play, withits deep traditional background takes theaudience on a journey of a young childthrough a time of responsibility, identitysearch, growth and self-healing.Gaji directs an ensemble cast of young,
raw talent fromdifferent backgrounds com-prisingAphiweNyezi,AmandaNkwatheni,Nikita Yengwa and Linda Kibido.The director spent time exploring the
journey of a parent and a child relationshipto discover the untold stories of differentfamilies.This story involves Sizwe, single father
and a businessman;Nophumelelo, a desper-ate and lonely prostitute andKwindla, a lostchild who is trying to find her identity.The cast are beneficiaries of the Rainbow
Arts Organisation and have been trained in
varies aspects of arts, within their pro-gramme.These dynamic talents are slowly becom-
ing versatile young theatre-makers in CapeTown, as they continue to make time be-tween their school times and the love of per-forming art.Gaji delighted Cape Town audiences at
the Ikhwezi Community Festival in Baxterin 2008 with a production called Behind MyShadowwritten by Sisa Makaula, which hedirected and which went to the NationalArts festival in Grahamstown in 2009.In 2010 and 2011 he was part of national
tour project in a theatre production calledFires and Floods, a campaign organised bythe disaster management centre.Tickets for this production, which starts
at 17:00 on Saturday and 15:00 on Sundayare R20, and it includes a performance fromthe Rainbow Arts Marimba Orchestra.V Booking is through Computicket on 0861 9158000, online at www.computicket.co.za or at anyShoprite Checkers outlet. For discounted block andcorporate bookings please contact Sisa Makaula on021 955 6751, email [email protected].
Drama performed in Delft
The cast of Autumn are ready to take you on a journey of growth within families. Standingcentre is Linda Kibido, standing from left, Amanda Nkawatheni, Nikita Yengwa, and sitting isAphiwe Nyezi.
Police in Belhar are hosting a summit tofight crime in the area.They are inviting all NGOs, churches,
members of the CPF, etc. on Saturday 13July at Excelsior High School, from 10:00.V For more information call 021 953 8100.
Belhar police to host summit on crime
Gospel grooves are coming to the communitywhen the Bethesda Deliverance Tabernaclepresents an exciting gospel concert.Their worship team will be in action with
Roland Miggels, Julie May, the KensingtonMen’s Choir and various guest artists on Sat-urday 27 July at the Rapha Pentacostal Mis-
sion, Balvenie Road, Elsies River.Tickets to the concert, which starts at 18:45
are R50 and will be available for purchase atthe door.V For bookings and information contact NadeemaBeukes on 082 625 4106 or Pastor Ronald Bailey on083 570 4106.
Worship team brings you some gospel grooves
Want to be a better parent?You are invited to join a parenting group
in Bonteheuwel where, over a well deservedcup of tea or coffee , you can share your pa-renting experiences with those who care.
From 16 July they will be meeting at theMultipurpose Centre on the corner of Elderand Jakkalsvlei Avenue from 10:30 to 12:30.V For more information contact Kaashifa King orNawhaal Jacobs on 021 762 0116.
Eulinda Layters, centre, is congratulated forher achievement by Johnny Arries, left, andfacilitator Naahaim Jacobs.
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It’s all about empowerment for the gradu-ates of a Delft community enrichment andskills development programme.Thursday 4 Julymarked the fourth grad-
uation ceremony of the Zoe Academy ofSkills in Delft. Over 70 graduates wereawarded with certificates of completion,signifying achievement in a wide varietyof subjects, including computer literacy,small business, security, cashier, adult ed-ucation, call centre training and sewing.While all the students’ stories and
achievements are notable, the story ofEulinda Layters is especially unique.Layters (68), affectionately known as
AuntieLinda,hasbeenworking in the com-munity for over six years, initiallywith thevictim trauma counselling centre and cur-rently with a drug rehabilitation pro-gramme.She first began her service to others after
her father died, and she was tasked withcaring for her siblings.She left school after Standard 5 (Grade 7)
but admitted that furthering her educationwas always one of her dreams.“I always wanted to feel what it was like
to have an education.”Years later, when her husband died, she
suffered from depression and anxiety, andspent some time at Lentegeur Hospital. Itwas here that she was inspired by the car-ing nature of the hospital staff.“Thosepeoplemademerealise that I real-
ly could do something for myself,” she add-ed.“Sitting and doing nothing is where the
anxiety came from.”Earlier this year, in February, her dream
of attaining an education became a realitywhen she enrolled at the academy.Sixmonths later shehas receivedher cer-
tificate of completion and at her age she isone of the academy’s oldest graduates.When asked how she felt about complet-
ing the course, she replied: “I feel wonder-ful. I’m incredibly blessed.”TheZoeAcademy, aNonProfitOrganisa-
tion (NPO) that operates under the bannerof the Zoe Family Church and Home ofCompassion Ministries, first began opera-tion in 2010 after securing the facilities ofa dilapidated, vacant property.With the help of community volunteers
the sitewas renovatedandopenedofficiallyon 11 May 2010 with a ribbon cutting cere-mony conducted by Premier Helen Zille.The organisation aims to show the com-
munity their potential and provide themwith skills as a means of empowerment.This success ismadepossible by the organi-sation’s key foundations of community co-operation and participation.Three years later the Zoe Academy has
seen four graduations, with multiplegroups of students successfully trained.Now equipped with the skills to create
better lives for themselves, the graduateswere told by facilitator Nahaaim Jacobs:“You have the skills, go find the opportuni-ties. The doors are there. Now go andknock.”V For more information contact Home of Compas-sion on 021 955 2990.
One of the groups that graduated at the academy celebrates their achievement last week.
TheParadiseClub is caring for thehungryin Bishop Lavis, and the police are alsoplaying their part.Tuesdays are special days in the area
and have become synonymous with thefree meals offered through the BishopLavis Paradise Club’s feeding scheme.On this day needy children and adults
flock to the home of Elizabeth Brikkels inSydneyvale, for a warm cup of soup or, onsome occasions, a warm plate of food.This initiative started in 1995 with the
assistance of Reverend Lesley Adriaansewho was the rector at St Joseph the Work-er Anglican Church at the time.In 2009 the Bishop Lavis Paradise Club
was established with the primary aim ofimplementing a feeding scheme for theneedy children of Bishop Lavis and sur-rounding areas as well as those in the Ma-lawi informal settlement camp.According to Brikkels, chairperson of
the club, an increasing number of adultshave joined the long queues on Tuesdays.“We try not to show people away, so we
make dowithwhateverwehave to see thateach and every one in the queue gets awarm cup of soup or a plate of food,” shesays.The Club has no big donors and relies
on donations fromN1 Pick n Pay, the com-munity and club members, but at the endof June they were assisted by members ofthe Bishop Lavis SAPS who donated soupand food, and assisted when it was givenout.Brikkels also said that besides the Tues-
day feeding scheme the clubworks contin-uously during the year to raise funds fortheir annual Christmas party where theyafford the needy children from theMalawi
informal settlement, Bishop Lavis andsurrounding areas the opportunity to par-ticipate in festive activities.“We were very happy when the police
came to our assistance recently, and theyhave promised that they want to make ita regular occurrence,” she said.
“There are just so many people out ofwork and we cannot see these families gohungry.“We welcome any assistance from the
public to help us with this initiative.”V For more information about the project contactFelicty Small on 083 266 7292.
Caring for the hungry in Lavis
Elizabeth Brikkels with members of the police who helped at a recent soup day in Sydneyva-le.
Soup for Mandela DayGARY VAN DYK
The community in Bonteheuwel wantsyou to join them for a Mandela Dayevent on Sunday.From 13:30 the Labon Foundation, in
partnership with other organisations andindividuals will be gathering at theMulti-Purpose Centre for a special event.Yusuf Cassiem, project co-ordinator,
pointed out that they will be striving toadd value to people’s lives by having thissocial development and poverty allevia-tion project.“We plan to distribute 500 soup mix
parcels to needy people in the areas ofBonteheuwel, Kalksteenfontein, Netregand Bishop Lavis on Sunday,” he said.“The main motivation for our poverty
alleviation programme is the high levelsof poverty due to unemployment and theescalation of food prices. Research hasshown that inadequate and indifferentfeeding patterns characterised residents’levels of malnutrition, particular amongstchildren.”He also pointed out that this is the
perfect opportunity for people who werelooking to do something as 67 minutesvoluntary service for Mandela Day thismonth.“We gladly welcome your assistance in
the preparation and the distribution ofthe soup mix parcels.“If you are a business that wants to be
involved we promise to publicly acknowl-edge your donation and even offer you anopportunity to advertise your business atthe event.“If you wish to be part of the pro-
gramme or just want to be an observer,please feel free to give us a call,” he said.“We are currently in need of ingredi-
ents like split peas, small tins of tomatopaste, etc. The value of a soup mix parcelis R60, so people can also donate cash.”V For more information contact Yusuf Cassiemon 072 285 4852 or 021 506 3862 office hours.
The name of theLORD is a strongtower; the righteous man runsinto it and is safe.Proverbs 18:10
Dié skrumpet bietjie klein! Werner Koen van die pre-primêre skool Klein Phisantekraal, een van die o.7-spe-lers by die Future-rugbykliniek wat verlede week by die Laerskool Durbanville aangebied is, span ’n plastiekkegel inas skrumpet. FOTO: CARINA ROUX
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Have mercy on us...Coming out of a well-known
retailer in Tyger Valley CentreI was faced with, not one, nottwo, but three disabled personsacting as ambassadors for theirrespective charities. Mymomentary joy about thecouple of bags of “spoil me”goodies in hand was annihilat-ed. I wanted to scream, voicemy frustration to centremanagement, stomp my feet, orjust look the other way andfloat my self-righteousness justthis once!The excruciating sense of
guilt which instantaneouslyoverwhelmed me restored asense of sanity, and the mostbeautiful smile from one of theambassadors brought home therealisation that my frustrationis not because they had theaudacity to invade my happybubble uninvited, nor was itbecause I am a self-centredbeing with no interest in myfellow man. It is because I amcompletely saturated with theneed and distress around meand my own limited andinferior ability to make anysort of sustainable difference.No matter how much one
gives there will always be agreater need than the resourc-es available to give.So, said I to myself, do I
throw my hands up in agesture of despair and declareeach unto his own, or do I takea deep breath, compose myselfand strategise to ensure themost focused impact? I choosethe latter for that option atleast holds the promise ofhope...
LOCAL IS LEKKER...MOSTLYProtea Valley
I’m developingcharity fatigue
Emergency Medical Servicescrews are being attacked bycriminals. Why?
Attacking medicalpersonnel is insane
We are often told shockingstories by the crews when weserve refreshments to them onFriday nights. They tell tales ofwhat they have to endure on adaily basis in the line of duty.A recent Facebook post from
a Metro EMS medic said: “Inthe last incident crew were leftbadly traumatised, because theywere robbed at gunpoint oftheir personal possessions. Wego out to serve our communityand we would like the respectof our community. We don’teven know if we will returnsafely to our loved ones.”Sadly these things happen all
over. Hout Bay Volunteer EMSwere broken into TWICE overthe same weekend – bear inmind these guys are completelyvoluntary and everything theyhave has been donated so theseguys can assist the community.Who would ever imagine
their work could be dangerous?And the thought of them beingattacked by the people they aretrying to help is scary!One day, the EMS staff will
refuse to go into your area andwho will end up suffering?This is why we go to govern-
ment hospitals and serve freerefreshments to all emergencyservices on duty every Friday.Just to give the guys and gals abreak from all the insanity theyhave to deal with every day.
LIANNE VINELLOLIPPERTCo-Founder REST(Refreshing
Emergency Services Together)
Die gaan aan almal wat dinkkelners verdien baie. Kelners ismiskien nie die beste vanwerke nie, maar dit is beter asom te staan en bedel. Werk isalreeds skaars, so vat wat jykan kry. Nie al die restaurantebetaal ’n salaris nie en anderbetaal iets soos kommissie van3% wat ook maar niks is nie.My man is al vir 8 jaar ’nkelner en is baie goed in wathy doen. Hy betaal vir ons driekinders se opvoeding, sit kos opdie tafel en klere aan hul lywe,
Om kelner te wees isbeter as om te bedel
JP du Plessis, in response toyour letter (“Die lewe skuld diékelner net mooi niks”, TB, 3July). You state that “jy kieshoe jy jou lewe wil lei”. Also,that it is your choice to becomea waitron.You obviously walk around
with blinkers or you come froma very privileged background.Who chooses to be born into
a family with a father whospends all his money at theclub, has plenty of money forhis buddies, but no money forhis children, even for busfare?Where you have to work as awaitron, also work at the races,to pay for technical collegebooks (a necessity).Yes, today they have a career,
no thanks to their parents.Do you know that some
restaurants do not pay one centto their waitrons. They workfor three days without paywhilst training and nothingoffered to eat either. Wanneerjy ‘n kind is bestaan die lewenie uit keuses nie!Not all of us have time to
“smell the roses”.CHARLOTTE
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Net opleidingkan misdaadlaat afneemMisdaad neem deesdae nie net in dienoordelike voorstede skrikwekkendeafmetings aan nie, maar is ook besig omin die res van die Wes-Kaap en land buitebeheer te tol.Daagliks moet ons lees van moorde,
rooftogte, kapings en huisbrake. Diegeloei van polisiesirenes het al “Suid-Afrikaanse agtergrondmusiek” geword.Om die polisie, wat veronderstel is om
sy burgers veilig te hou, alleen verant-woordelik te wil hou vir dié situasie, souonbillik wees. Die misdaadgolf is besigom alle teenstand te verswelg. Diepolisiediens sal moet vervierdubbel ingetalle om dié golf te stuit. Dit is dus nie’n realistiese oplossing nie.Die kern van dié probleem kan maar
net weer teruggevoer word na die armoe-de en werkloosheid in die land. Enarmoede en werkloosheid se spoor beginaltyd by ’n land se onderwys- en oplei-dingstelsels.Gebrekkige onderwys en opleiding is
uiteindelik die wortel van alle kwaad.Hoe gouer ons in Suid-Afrika hieraanaandag gee, hou gouer sal ons anderprobleme afneem. ’n Beskaafde land hetnie net dokters, prokureurs en ingenieursnodig nie. Dit het ook vakmanne, tegnicien opgeleide hande-arbeiders nodig.Wanneer Suid-Afrika eendag sy eie
grondstowwe nie na China en die VSAhoef uit te voer nie, maar dit self hierverwerk en markgereed maak, gaanwerkloosheid soos mis voor die sonverdwyn – en misdaad uiteindelikdramaties afneem.
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SMSV Our employers must stop accusing usdomestic workers when something goesmissing. The kids took stuff to school andwhen lost don’t tell parents and the Madam accuses you and even fires you. Please when you are at work there must betrust between us. Yes I know some do steal, but don’t be so sure that it’s me.Things got lost long time ago, but whenthey found out then I’m the suspect. Please treat us with dignity. Linda Ntabenio
V Huishulp, watwou! Myne is ’n 27 jarigegeskeide dame wat voltyds inbly. Haar salaris is R6 500 per maand. Sy’t gebruikvan alles in die huishouding. Motor ook.Ek’s ’n mensedrywer en verwag uitnemende werk. Slapgatte deug nie. Jaareindbonus ingesluit by medies en aftreeannuïteit. Phil, Blouberg
V Die Engelse taalboelies soos Charlottemoet ophou om andere soos Veldmuis hulgrondwetlike reg te misken, nl. om teeneie betaling in hul eie omgewing in hul eielandstaal bedien te word. Hanno
V Veldmuis, mens kan so maklik aandringom in jou taal bedien te word. Maar weetjy omdat hul die moeite doen om te werken nie op die strate te staan en bedel nie,kan hy maar Engels praat. Wie is ek of jyom enigsins ’n klip te gooi? Wanneer jyin sy land kom, praat jy sy taal of praat jyook maar Engels dat hy jou kan verstaan.Hulle behandel jou met respek, al kan jynie hul taal praat nie. So haal nou maar diekrul uit jou stert. Minnie
V School holidays where are the moviesfor the kids on TV. SABC are you awake?Hello? Poor Gran
V Ek is nou moeg daarvan dat kelners alewig die kliënte beskuldig vir hul swak salarisse. Moet ek ook ’n fooitjie gee vir elkekassiere by die supermark, vulstasie, ens.Waar gaan dit eindig? Gaan haal jou frustrasies uit op jou werkgewer en vra vir ’nbeter salaris! S Jordaan
) SMS’e kos R1,50 elk. Stuur die woord“Tyger”, gevolg deur jou boodskap na 45527.
en as daar ietsie ekstra is, wordhulle bederf. So as die kelner sediens goed is, gee hom of haarwat hulle toekom want jy weetnie wat in hul privaat lewe ofhul bankrekening aangaan nie.As die diens sleg was, het hullenie die fooitjie nodig nie. Onslewe kos duur: dis medies, kos,verblyf en vervoer. Dan moethulle tevrede wees met ’nsalaris van R1 300 of kommissievan 3%, want mense glo hullehoef nie te betaal wanneer kosen drankies agter hul aangedraword nie. En as jy nie kanbekostig om die kelner te kangee wat hulle toekom nie, moetdan liewer nie gaan uiteet nie.Ek sien nie hoekom goeiekelners afgekraak moet wordvir die wat nie wil werk nie.
One Bishop Lavis playwright will take hiswork to the stage in August.
Ettiene Fritz is very excited about his pro-duction, Smiles and Trials, starting at theJoseph Stone auditorium in Athlone onSunday 18 august.
He was taking his cast through their pac-es last week as they honed their skills forthe production.
What makes this production unique isthat the TygerBurger played a big part incasting when an appeal for aspiring actorswent out into the community in April.
Fritz said that he was overwhelmed bythe response and very happy with what thecast has achieved so far.
“We are looking forward to presentingour show to the community,” he said.
“The cast have really got into their char-acters and the play is a very real but some-times humorous look at life in our town-ships.”
The production will be staged at theJoseph Stone Auditorium on Sunday 18 Au-gust from 19:30.V For further information and booking please con-tact Ettiene on 084 282 7943, or Portia 072 4377703.
New show to hit the boardsTaking a break from rehearsals are, from left, Tertia Andrews, Willmina Smith, director AvrilIzekor, Ettiene Fritz, and Leatitia Abels. PHOTO: GARY VAN DYK
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Skitterende oorwinnings deur die Ty-gerberg- enGoodwood-rugbyklubswasdie glanspunte van die afgelope na-
week se Superliga-wedstryde in die WP.Tygerberg het gewys wat die begrip “veg-
gees” beteken toe hy met rustyd in sy wed-stryd teen Schotsche Kloof/Walmer-span ’nskynbaar verslane span was.SK/Walmer was in daardie stadium ste-
wig in die saal, met die telling op 25-9.
AfbreekpunteMaar toe sê die Tygerbergers tot hiertoe
en nie verder nie. Goeie spel by die afbreek-punte en doeltreffende aanwending van diebalbesit deur die agterspelers het die Flori-dapark-span deur middel van drie drieë indie tweede helfte 25 onbeantwoorde puntelaat opstapel, om met 34-25 te seëvier.Die Bellville-span (voorheen Bell Tech)
het dit in sy wedstryd teen Hamiltons maarhotagter gekry.Die Bellvilliete was in der waarheid nooit
in die prentjie nie en is met 78-7 gelooi.
GelykopGoodwoodhet verrasdeurKuilsriviermet
33-29 te klop.Sake het betreklik gelykop verloop, maar
Goodwood het met sy vyf drieë teenoor dievier van die besoekers tog die naelskraapse
oorwinning verdien.Die Hands & Heart-span het in Kraaifon-
tein teen die Villagers die bal lekker rondge-gooi en het deur middel van ses kuiertjiesagter die besoekers sedoellynmaklikmet 39-10 gewen.Die enkele wedstryde die komende na-
week (tuisspan eerste) is: Belhar t Hamil-tons, Kuilsrivier t Hamlets, Goodwood tNoordelikes/Northlink-kollege, Brackenfellt Villager.