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Gordon Langford, the son of Albert Langford
(87) who was murdered in this house, has
raised several questions about the investiga
tions into his fathers death. PHOTO: MONIQUE
DUVAL
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
A
month after the murder of Rugby resi-
dent Albert Langford (87), his family
is still looking for answers.
Langfords murder at his home in Dreyer
Street is clouded inmystery as a relative and
neighbours question what had happened to
the elderly man. According to his son, Gor-
don Langford, he last spoke to his father on
Friday 3 June at the family home.
He had concerns about his will which
was made out to my mom, Yvonne. She suf-
fered fromsevereAlzheimers andmy father
worried what would happen if he passed. I
agreed to assist him and left the home.
Blood trail
Two days later the son says he received a
call from a close family friend who advised
him something had happened and he should
call the Milnerton police.
My friend called for me and we were ad-
visedmy dad had beenmurdered, but the in-
formation was very vague. Nobody was al-
lowed inside thehouse andwe found thatmy
mother was okay. There was a blood trail
from the front of the housewhich could indi-
cate that hewas outside, but thewhole thing
seems suspicious.
The police sprayed luminol and returned
the next day. They found the crime scene
had been cleaned. Now my question is who
would have cleaned the scene? If this was a
house robbery, why didnt they go after my
mother? All they had to do was give her a
shake and she would tell them where my fa-
thers safe was and where he kept his fire-
arms. There are several questions that have
been left unanswered and even more alarm-
ing is that the police have taken no state-
ments from neighbours.
Gordon added the officer in charge of the
crime scene said they had not taken a state-
ment from his mother and she was taken
away by a relative. Concerned about the
progress with the case, Gordon asked for a
meeting with Milnerton police station com-
mander Brigadier Marius Stander last
week.
During themeeting itwas confirmed that
no statements had been taken and there
were no suspects. Stander asked for a feed-
back report and the deadline was Friday [8
July]. But there have been no answers until
today and I am very concerned because it
seems like they are not taking amurder case
seriously. There have been no statements
and no cellphone records have been
checked.
Gordon has since moved into the family
home and says shortly after his fathers
death the house stood vacant and had at-
tracted undesirable attention. The son alleg-
es that the same relative who took his moth-
er away had stolen R4000 and jewellery. He
has subsequently opened a theft case.
Milnerton police spokesperson Warrant
Officer Daphne OReilly confirms Warrant
Officer Jacques Kussel is investigating a
murder case and says according to the pre-
liminary investigation, there are different
versions from the neighbours as well as
Langfords wife.
According to Mrs Langford her husband
had an argument with a gentleman in the
driveway of their house the previous after-
noon. Afterwards he came back into the
house. He was very quiet and she found him
in the lounge on the floor. She got no reac-
tion from him and covered himwith a duvet
and put a pillow under his head. He re-
mained on the floor until police arrived the
following day where Mr Langford was de-
clared deceased by ER24 paramedics. A
wound was also found on the left side of his
chest about 10 cm under the left nipple.
Noone came to assist
OReilly says the wife indicated that she
did call for help but no-one came to assist.
She was in a state of shock and trauma-
tised when police found her inside the
house.ThedaughterofMrLangford request-
ed police to go to thehouse as theneighbours
could not get hold of her father.
OReilly says police arrived at the house
at 11:00 on Sunday 5 June and the body was
removed at about 20:00.
She also says no arrests have been made
and the wife was questioned by the investi-
gating officer at the crime scene but due to
her illness it was difficult to get all facts.
Asked to confirmwhether ornot the crime
scene was cleaned before police arrived,
OReilly says: This aspect is still under in-
vestigation. Police are looking at all ave-
nues. It is not yet clear if there is domestic
involvement. A blood trail was also found
from the front of the yard towards the
house.
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Tel. 021 5515790
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Gordon Langford, the son of Albert Langford
(87) who was murdered in this house, has
raised several questions about the investiga
tions into his fathers death. PHOTO: MONIQUE
DUVAL
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
A
month after the murder of Rugby resi-
dent Albert Langford (87), his family
is still looking for answers.
Langfords murder at his home in Dreyer
Street is clouded inmystery as a relative and
neighbours question what had happened to
the elderly man. According to his son, Gor-
don Langford, he last spoke to his father on
Friday 3 June at the family home.
He had concerns about his will which
was made out to my mom, Yvonne. She suf-
fered fromsevereAlzheimers andmy father
worried what would happen if he passed. I
agreed to assist him and left the home.
Blood trail
Two days later the son says he received a
call from a close family friend who advised
him something had happened and he should
call the Milnerton police.
My friend called for me and we were ad-
visedmy dad had beenmurdered, but the in-
formation was very vague. Nobody was al-
lowed inside thehouse andwe found thatmy
mother was okay. There was a blood trail
from the front of the housewhich could indi-
cate that hewas outside, but thewhole thing
seems suspicious.
The police sprayed luminol and returned
the next day. They found the crime scene
had been cleaned. Now my question is who
would have cleaned the scene? If this was a
house robbery, why didnt they go after my
mother? All they had to do was give her a
shake and she would tell them where my fa-
thers safe was and where he kept his fire-
arms. There are several questions that have
been left unanswered and even more alarm-
ing is that the police have taken no state-
ments from neighbours.
Gordon added the officer in charge of the
crime scene said they had not taken a state-
ment from his mother and she was taken
away by a relative. Concerned about the
progress with the case, Gordon asked for a
meeting with Milnerton police station com-
mander Brigadier Marius Stander last
week.
During themeeting itwas confirmed that
no statements had been taken and there
were no suspects. Stander asked for a feed-
back report and the deadline was Friday [8
July]. But there have been no answers until
today and I am very concerned because it
seems like they are not taking amurder case
seriously. There have been no statements
and no cellphone records have been
checked.
Gordon has since moved into the family
home and says shortly after his fathers
death the house stood vacant and had at-
tracted undesirable attention. The son alleg-
es that the same relative who took his moth-
er away had stolen R4000 and jewellery. He
has subsequently opened a theft case.
Milnerton police spokesperson Warrant
Officer Daphne OReilly confirms Warrant
Officer Jacques Kussel is investigating a
murder case and says according to the pre-
liminary investigation, there are different
versions from the neighbours as well as
Langfords wife.
According to Mrs Langford her husband
had an argument with a gentleman in the
driveway of their house the previous after-
noon. Afterwards he came back into the
house. He was very quiet and she found him
in the lounge on the floor. She got no reac-
tion from him and covered himwith a duvet
and put a pillow under his head. He re-
mained on the floor until police arrived the
following day where Mr Langford was de-
clared deceased by ER24 paramedics. A
wound was also found on the left side of his
chest about 10 cm under the left nipple.
Noone came to assist
OReilly says the wife indicated that she
did call for help but no-one came to assist.
She was in a state of shock and trauma-
tised when police found her inside the
house.ThedaughterofMrLangford request-
ed police to go to thehouse as theneighbours
could not get hold of her father.
OReilly says police arrived at the house
at 11:00 on Sunday 5 June and the body was
removed at about 20:00.
She also says no arrests have been made
and the wife was questioned by the investi-
gating officer at the crime scene but due to
her illness it was difficult to get all facts.
Asked to confirmwhether ornot the crime
scene was cleaned before police arrived,
OReilly says: This aspect is still under in-
vestigation. Police are looking at all ave-
nues. It is not yet clear if there is domestic
involvement. A blood trail was also found
from the front of the yard towards the
house.
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I
ndependent tests into the water quality
at Big Bay beach and other water chan-
nels have revealed an insight into E.coli
contamination in public spaces.
The water quality at Big Bay beach has
been a hot topic in recent weeks following
two sewage spills in less than a month.
The tests were conducted byDr Jo Barnes
from the University of Stellenbosch follow-
ing concerns raised by the Table ViewRate-
payers Association (TVRA).
The first spill occurred on Friday 10 June
and on Thursday 30 June, TygerBurger
joined Barnes and TVRA chairperson Man-
dyDaMatta as she collected samples at vari-
ous sites.
Last week Barnes revealed the results
that show while the water is clear of E.coli,
beachgoers may want to think twice about
building sandcastles.
According to her report the first site was
next to the concrete slipway on the beach
in the intertidal zone.
The samplewas takenofwater collecting
in a hole dug in the sand to a depth of about
20cm in order to get the water percolating
in from below the surface of the beach sand.
This is a common procedure when investi-
gating the long-term pollution left by spills
on a beach. The sample was placed in the
cooler box under ice immediately after it
was taken. E. coli aswell asEnterococciwas
determined for this sample as thiswas a sea-
water source.
In the report Barnes references the levels
of E.coli per 100ml of sea water as used by
theCity ofCapeTown.The report states that
according to this interpretation of results,
100 organisms of E.coli per 100ml of sea wa-
ter is regarded as critically high. The tests
conducted at BigBay beach show thatwater
obtained near the slipway showed 250 000
E.coli organisms per 100ml of sea water.
For the second test, Barnes collected awa-
ter sample in the sea closest to the slipway.
The bottle was opened under the water
and filled with sea water as far as the wave
allowed. Sand was rinsed off the outside aft-
erwards. The sample was placed in the cool-
er box under ice immediately after it was
taken. E. coli as well as Enterococci was de-
termined for this sample as this was a sea-
water source.
Here the test results show only one E.coli
organism to 100ml of sea water. In addition,
only five Enterococci organisms were
present.
In her recommendations, Barnes notes
that a second sewage spill occurred the day
after she collected the samples and recom-
mends that further testing be conducted.
The sample below the surface of the
beach sand is extremely polluted, while the
water close by in the sea itself is quite clean.
This indicates that (a) the beach is still dan-
gerously polluted so long after the spill, and
(b) that taking only a sample from the sea
anddeducting that the effects of the spill has
dissipated is invalid and provides a serious
underestimation of the risks. The City
should cordon off this beach for a much
longer time and do much more to clean up
this spill. I have been informed that another
sewage spill occurred the day after sam-
pling. It is strongly recommended that an-
other round of samples be taken to track the
level of thenew (added) pollution loadon the
beach.
According to Mayco member for health,
Siyabulela Mamkeli, the water at Big Bay
has been tested following the spills and sam-
ples collected on Monday 4 July were found
to be compliant. Further samples will be
collected for testing this week.
Mamkeli says the beach is safe to use and
beach sand generally has higher E. coli lev-
els.
E.coli infection is transmitted via the
oral route.We therefore advise that the pub-
lic wash their hands thoroughly with soap
after playing in the sand.Findingsof a study
done indicate that E.coli may persist in the
environment in cooler water longer than in
the warmer water encountered in summer.
The E. coli levels from the soil are always
higher than from thewater. During thewin-
ter months the public is less likely to be
playing in the sand than in the summer
months. The City does not monitor the soil
E.coli content.
The pollution of the water in the Bayside
canal near the BBC building has also been
under the spotlight as residents have raised
concerns about public ablutions.
Barnes also testedwater samples from the
canal and according to her report there are
37 500 E.coli organisms per 100ml of water.
The canal next to the BBC building is se-
riously polluted and constitutes a health
risk to humans and animals. The sources of
this sewage pollution should be traced and
addressed as a matter of urgency.
Mamkeli says the City does test the water
running into the vlei as it is part of amonth-
ly rivermonitoring programme for theRiet-
vlei area.
E. coli levels taken inRietvlei for the last
sixmonthshave beenbelow100cfu/100mL.
Asked how the he responded to Barnes
reportwhich indicates the canal is serious-
ly polluted, Mamkeli says: We concur,
based on our own results.
According to Mayco member for trans-
port, Brett Herron, ablution activities at the
Bayside Canal will not affect water quality
in the canal unless faeces is washed into the
canal, for example, during rain.
This could result in localised and rela-
tively brief increases in the E. coli levels re-
corded in the canal. It is unlikely, however,
that sporadic incidences will have a meas-
urable effect on the deep water lake (Ri-
etvlei) located downstream of the canal due
to the reed beds which the water flows
through as these assist with water quality
improvement. E. coli levels in Rietvlei are
very low and well within the recommended
level for recreation such as sailing and wa-
ter skiing.
DaMatta says as per the resolution at the
most recent TVRA meeting, they will con-
tinue with independent tests.
I am very alarmed by the results in so
far that we accept that the City by taking
water samples only have been proven cor-
rect. The sea at this stage is not contaminat-
ed. What scares me on behalf of this entire
community is that the beach up to 20cm be-
low the surface is so contaminated that it
is off the scale. We need the City to take im-
mediate action for the safety and health of
residents.We need to identify sites for regu-
lar testing. This includes the issue at the
BBC building.
VWhat are your thoughts on the results? Send your
letter to briewe@tygerburger.co.za.
Tests: all the dirt revealed
Dr Jo Barnes from the University of Stellenbosch has revealed the results of independent water
tests conducted around Table View. Here she is pictured gathering a sample at Big Bay beach.
PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
Aman and his sister are in hospital after gun-
men opened fire on them at their jewellery
store in Racecourse Road on Monday.
According to Milnerton police spokesper-
son Warrant Officer Daphne OReilly, the
shoot-out took place just after 08:30 on Mon-
day at the Sanlam Business Park.
She explains the owner of a jewellerymanu-
facturing store arrived at the business park
shortly after 08:30 andwas carrying jewellery
worth R5m in a bag.
He was approached by two unknown men
who had firearms. They demanded he hand
over the bag.Meanwhile, themans sister saw
what was happening and came out and point-
ed a firearm at the suspects. The suspects
then opened fire on them.
OReilly says while the robbers went un-
scathed themanwas shot in the hand and the
sister shot in the neck. The gunmen then fled
the scene taking the bag with jewellery.
At this stage it is unknown whether or not
they used a vehicle and both victims have
been taken to hospital for treatment.
V Anyone with information is asked to call head de
tective Colonel Andre Els on021 528 3868orMilnerton
Police Station on 021 528 3800.
Siblings
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Publisher:
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subsidiary of Media24
Distribution:
A total of 18 688 copies of TygerBurger
Milnerton are distributed every Wednesday
in the following areas: Brooklyn, Milnerton,
Milnerton Ridge, Montague Gardens, Royal
Ascot, Rugby, Sanddrift, Summer Greens,
Tijgerhof, Wingfield, Woodbridge Island,
Ysterplaat.
TygerBurger het 14 verskillende uitgawes vir
die volgende gebiede: Bellville, Durbanville,
Parow, Goodwood, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein,
Kuilsrivier, De Grendel, Tyger Valley, Milnerton,
Table View, Eersterivier/Blue Downs,
Ravensmead/Belhar en Elsiesrivier.
Totale verspreiding: 301 119
For any distribution complaints phone
021 910 6500 or
e-mail: verspreiding@tygerburger.co.za
Contact us:
Editor:
Marita Meyer
021 910 6500
nuus@tygerburger.co.za
Journalist:
Monique Duval
021 910 6587
monique@tygerburger.co.za
Advertising Manager:
Garth Hewitt
021 910 6520
ghewitt@tygerburger.co.za
Advertising representative:
Tanya Slabbert
021 910 6528 or083 497 5427
tslabbert@tygerburger.co.za
Classifieds:
087 740 1091
www.tygerburger.co.za
Corrections:
According to the editorial policy of TygerBurger
we invite readers to comment about the
newspaper's contents, and we correct
significant errors as soon as possible. Please
send information about correction of mistakes
in the newspaper to the ombudsman of
Media24's Community Press, George Claassen,
at george.claassen@media24.com, or call him
on 021 851 3232 or 083 543 2471. Readers can
also complain about the contents to the South
African Press Ombudsman, Mr Johan Retief. In
that case, please phone011 484 3612/8,
send a fax to011 484 3619 or e-mail to
khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or
johanr@ombudsman.org.za
To adopt a cat:
contact Tracey or Chantel
021 5346426 or 071 000 1557
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MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
I
ndependent tests into the water quality
at Big Bay beach and other water chan-
nels have revealed an insight into E.coli
contamination in public spaces.
The water quality at Big Bay beach has
been a hot topic in recent weeks following
two sewage spills in less than a month.
The tests were conducted byDr Jo Barnes
from the University of Stellenbosch follow-
ing concerns raised by the Table ViewRate-
payers Association (TVRA).
The first spill occurred on Friday 10 June
and on Thursday 30 June, TygerBurger
joined Barnes and TVRA chairperson Man-
dyDaMatta as she collected samples at vari-
ous sites.
Last week Barnes revealed the results
that show while the water is clear of E.coli,
beachgoers may want to think twice about
building sandcastles.
According to her report the first site was
next to the concrete slipway on the beach
in the intertidal zone.
The samplewas takenofwater collecting
in a hole dug in the sand to a depth of about
20cm in order to get the water percolating
in from below the surface of the beach sand.
This is a common procedure when investi-
gating the long-term pollution left by spills
on a beach. The sample was placed in the
cooler box under ice immediately after it
was taken. E. coli aswell asEnterococciwas
determined for this sample as thiswas a sea-
water source.
In the report Barnes references the levels
of E.coli per 100ml of sea water as used by
theCity ofCapeTown.The report states that
according to this interpretation of results,
100 organisms of E.coli per 100ml of sea wa-
ter is regarded as critically high. The tests
conducted at BigBay beach show thatwater
obtained near the slipway showed 250 000
E.coli organisms per 100ml of sea water.
For the second test, Barnes collected awa-
ter sample in the sea closest to the slipway.
The bottle was opened under the water
and filled with sea water as far as the wave
allowed. Sand was rinsed off the outside aft-
erwards. The sample was placed in the cool-
er box under ice immediately after it was
taken. E. coli as well as Enterococci was de-
termined for this sample as this was a sea-
water source.
Here the test results show only one E.coli
organism to 100ml of sea water. In addition,
only five Enterococci organisms were
present.
In her recommendations, Barnes notes
that a second sewage spill occurred the day
after she collected the samples and recom-
mends that further testing be conducted.
The sample below the surface of the
beach sand is extremely polluted, while the
water close by in the sea itself is quite clean.
This indicates that (a) the beach is still dan-
gerously polluted so long after the spill, and
(b) that taking only a sample from the sea
anddeducting that the effects of the spill has
dissipated is invalid and provides a serious
underestimation of the risks. The City
should cordon off this beach for a much
longer time and do much more to clean up
this spill. I have been informed that another
sewage spill occurred the day after sam-
pling. It is strongly recommended that an-
other round of samples be taken to track the
level of thenew (added) pollution loadon the
beach.
According to Mayco member for health,
Siyabulela Mamkeli, the water at Big Bay
has been tested following the spills and sam-
ples collected on Monday 4 July were found
to be compliant. Further samples will be
collected for testing this week.
Mamkeli says the beach is safe to use and
beach sand generally has higher E. coli lev-
els.
E.coli infection is transmitted via the
oral route.We therefore advise that the pub-
lic wash their hands thoroughly with soap
after playing in the sand.Findingsof a study
done indicate that E.coli may persist in the
environment in cooler water longer than in
the warmer water encountered in summer.
The E. coli levels from the soil are always
higher than from thewater. During thewin-
ter months the public is less likely to be
playing in the sand than in the summer
months. The City does not monitor the soil
E.coli content.
The pollution of the water in the Bayside
canal near the BBC building has also been
under the spotlight as residents have raised
concerns about public ablutions.
Barnes also testedwater samples from the
canal and according to her report there are
37 500 E.coli organisms per 100ml of water.
The canal next to the BBC building is se-
riously polluted and constitutes a health
risk to humans and animals. The sources of
this sewage pollution should be traced and
addressed as a matter of urgency.
Mamkeli says the City does test the water
running into the vlei as it is part of amonth-
ly rivermonitoring programme for theRiet-
vlei area.
E. coli levels taken inRietvlei for the last
sixmonthshave beenbelow100cfu/100mL.
Asked how the he responded to Barnes
reportwhich indicates the canal is serious-
ly polluted, Mamkeli says: We concur,
based on our own results.
According to Mayco member for trans-
port, Brett Herron, ablution activities at the
Bayside Canal will not affect water quality
in the canal unless faeces is washed into the
canal, for example, during rain.
This could result in localised and rela-
tively brief increases in the E. coli levels re-
corded in the canal. It is unlikely, however,
that sporadic incidences will have a meas-
urable effect on the deep water lake (Ri-
etvlei) located downstream of the canal due
to the reed beds which the water flows
through as these assist with water quality
improvement. E. coli levels in Rietvlei are
very low and well within the recommended
level for recreation such as sailing and wa-
ter skiing.
DaMatta says as per the resolution at the
most recent TVRA meeting, they will con-
tinue with independent tests.
I am very alarmed by the results in so
far that we accept that the City by taking
water samples only have been proven cor-
rect. The sea at this stage is not contaminat-
ed. What scares me on behalf of this entire
community is that the beach up to 20cm be-
low the surface is so contaminated that it
is off the scale. We need the City to take im-
mediate action for the safety and health of
residents.We need to identify sites for regu-
lar testing. This includes the issue at the
BBC building.
VWhat are your thoughts on the results? Send your
letter to briewe@tygerburger.co.za.
Tests: all the dirt revealed
Dr Jo Barnes from the University of Stellenbosch has revealed the results of independent water
tests conducted around Table View. Here she is pictured gathering a sample at Big Bay beach.
PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
Aman and his sister are in hospital after gun-
men opened fire on them at their jewellery
store in Racecourse Road on Monday.
According to Milnerton police spokesper-
son Warrant Officer Daphne OReilly, the
shoot-out took place just after 08:30 on Mon-
day at the Sanlam Business Park.
She explains the owner of a jewellerymanu-
facturing store arrived at the business park
shortly after 08:30 andwas carrying jewellery
worth R5m in a bag.
He was approached by two unknown men
who had firearms. They demanded he hand
over the bag.Meanwhile, themans sister saw
what was happening and came out and point-
ed a firearm at the suspects. The suspects
then opened fire on them.
OReilly says while the robbers went un-
scathed themanwas shot in the hand and the
sister shot in the neck. The gunmen then fled
the scene taking the bag with jewellery.
At this stage it is unknown whether or not
they used a vehicle and both victims have
been taken to hospital for treatment.
V Anyone with information is asked to call head de
tective Colonel Andre Els on021 528 3868orMilnerton
Police Station on 021 528 3800.
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H
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But it is also an integral link in need of
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Neighbourhood Watch (BYNHW) on a walk
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ward councillor Bernadette Le Roux for
some improvements which had taken place
over the years. They also acknowledged the
limited budget provided to individual coun-
cillors could not finance bigger upgrades
needed.
During the walk, residents highlighted
the increased amount of people migrating
to the streets, the unsanitary conditions of
stores and prostitutes found on each street
corner.
Speaking to TygerBurger after the walk,
Plato described the area as an eyesore.
The neighbourhood watch showed me
various things and I am not happy with the
state of the environment. I believe we need
to start consulting senior City of Cape Town
officials to see what can be done to upgrade
the area.
Plato says with Koeberg Road forming an
integral link between the greaterMilnerton
and Table View communities and the city
centre, it left much to be desired.
It really doesnt look nice and the prosti-
tution is rife.
Plato also applauded the efforts of the
BYNHWin curbing the sex trade overweek-
ends. For several months now, patrollers
have taken to standing in their bibs at hot-
spot locations where customers are known
to collect sexworkers. They do not interfere
with customers or sex workers but their
presence deters customers as they know
they are being watched.
The Citys Vice Squad has also identified
Koeberg Road as one of the main hotspots
for prostitution and have held several oper-
ations in recent months.
Plato also highlighted the condition of
buildings and the many bylaw infringe-
ments.
There aremany untidy shops andwe see
foreign nationals who sleep and bath in the
shops they run. This is very unhealthy and
we need to get inspectors in here.
He has now requested a list of concerns
fromresidentswhichhe sayshewill person-
ally share with mayor Patricia De Lille for
urgent intervention.
VWhat are your thoughts on the condition of Koe
berg Road? Send your letter to briewe@tygerbur
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MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
H
omelessness, bar fights, prostitution
and drugs are just some of the nega-
tive connotationswhen locals refer to
Koeberg Road.
But it is also an integral link in need of
a complete revitalisation, says provincial
community safetyministerDanPlato. Plato
joined concernedmembers of the Brooklyn,
Ysterplaat and Rugby Residents Associa-
tion (BYRRA) and the Brooklyn Ysterplaat
Neighbourhood Watch (BYNHW) on a walk
of Koeberg Road last week.
Thewalk tookplace shortly after amonth-
lyBYRRAmeetingwhere residents thanked
ward councillor Bernadette Le Roux for
some improvements which had taken place
over the years. They also acknowledged the
limited budget provided to individual coun-
cillors could not finance bigger upgrades
needed.
During the walk, residents highlighted
the increased amount of people migrating
to the streets, the unsanitary conditions of
stores and prostitutes found on each street
corner.
Speaking to TygerBurger after the walk,
Plato described the area as an eyesore.
The neighbourhood watch showed me
various things and I am not happy with the
state of the environment. I believe we need
to start consulting senior City of Cape Town
officials to see what can be done to upgrade
the area.
Plato says with Koeberg Road forming an
integral link between the greaterMilnerton
and Table View communities and the city
centre, it left much to be desired.
It really doesnt look nice and the prosti-
tution is rife.
Plato also applauded the efforts of the
BYNHWin curbing the sex trade overweek-
ends. For several months now, patrollers
have taken to standing in their bibs at hot-
spot locations where customers are known
to collect sexworkers. They do not interfere
with customers or sex workers but their
presence deters customers as they know
they are being watched.
The Citys Vice Squad has also identified
Koeberg Road as one of the main hotspots
for prostitution and have held several oper-
ations in recent months.
Plato also highlighted the condition of
buildings and the many bylaw infringe-
ments.
There aremany untidy shops andwe see
foreign nationals who sleep and bath in the
shops they run. This is very unhealthy and
we need to get inspectors in here.
He has now requested a list of concerns
fromresidentswhichhe sayshewill person-
ally share with mayor Patricia De Lille for
urgent intervention.
VWhat are your thoughts on the condition of Koe
berg Road? Send your letter to briewe@tygerbur
ger.co.za.
Provincial community safety minister Dan Plato, addresses residents during an inspection walk
along Koeberg Road. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
4 TYGERBURGER Milnerton Woensdag, 13 Julie 2016NUUS
Twomenwho robbed and attacked awoman
in Table View, have appeared in court.
According to a report from Table View po-
lice, a 28-year-old woman was walking in
Raats Drive on Saturday 2 Julywhen she no-
ticed two unknown men approaching from
the front.
Police spokesperson Captain Adriana
Chandler says the woman decided to cross
the road and noticed that they were also
crossing.
She immediately found this suspicious
and started to run. The men followed her at
similar pace. They eventually caught the
victim and started assaulting her and one
threatened her with a knife. They grabbed
her handbag and started to run.
Chandler explains a taxi stoppedand some
occupants who exited the taxi started run-
ning after the suspects. They made a citi-
zens arrest before contacting the Table
View Police Station.
The two suspects who are related to one
another and in their late twenties, were
handed to police on the scene. The victims
belongings were handed back to her. She
sustained injuries and received medical at-
tention and was offered victim support by
police.
The suspects appeared in the Cape Town
Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 July.
Commuters
help catch bag
snatchers
New leaders at Milnerton High: Milnerton High School recently announced their new leadership body. Back from left are Trudy Hounsell,
Donovan Lightfoot, Sinead Hounsell, Paul Besener (principal), Jared Schaedler, Janine Vissian and Aidan Pringle. In the middle are Kagen
Higgins, Lara Pinto, Shannon Levin, Heloise Solomans, Austin Field, Hannah Meyer, Julian Honeywill. In front are Aphiwe Swartbooi, Robert
Marlor, Caitlin Lamb, Matthew Pollard and Bridgette Haggard.
Locals dont have tomiss out
DESIRE RORKE
A
lthough the day to day cost of living in
Cape Town is a challenge for many lo-
cals, and leisure activities as an ex-
pense may not fit into the budget, it is still
possible for locals to enjoy their city, says
Gareth Bloor, Mayco member for tourism,
events and economic development, follow-
ing the citys big win at this years Travel
and Leisure Worlds Best Awards.
Cape Townwas namedwinner in the cate-
gory Top Cities in Africa and the Middle
East, during a ceremony held in New York
on Wednesday 6 July.
There is a variety of free and low-cost
things to do and see that make it possible for
locals to get out and enjoy the city. There are
parks and beaches, with hikes on the moun-
tain and in nature. In fact, one of Cape Town
Tourisms most popular pages on their blog
is called 50 things to do for under R50 in
Cape Town, he said in an interview with
TygerBurger. Bloor says this award is good
news not only for the tourism sector, but
to the local economy as a whole.
Besides airlines, hotels and other forms
of accommodation, the tourist rand is spent
on restaurants, transport, retail and other
activities not necessarily considered to be
tourism activities. The entire supply chain
is impacted by increased tourism, support-
ing local food producers, farmers and local
manufacturers, employment opportunities
and providing job sustainability, he said.
Raising the global profile of the city can
attract international investment and also
generate interest in the city as a potential
host city for business, sports events and con-
ferences.
When asked about inflated tourism prices
most locals cannot afford, Bloor says many
of these attractions have bucket list status
and are worth saving up for.
The big attractions are the reason many
international visitors travel across the
world for this bucket list experience, so
while they may come with a price tag, we
should see that they are worth saving up for
on our own bucket lists as locals, he says.
He adds that many of the local attractions
have specials aimed at locals, such as the
free Table Mountain Cableway trip on your
birthday on presentation of a South African
identity document, or open days at some of
SanParks destinations where there are re-
duced fees or no fees at all.
Bloor says the tourism market offers
many alternatives for locals.
Hike up to the top of Table Mountain
along one of the many hiking trails which
are so popular among international visitors,
or take a budget boat trip in the harbour,
he says.
Bloor warns that local tourism businesses
should guard against pricing themselves out
of themarket in favour of international visi-
tors.
He saysCapeTownTourism isdetermined
to showcase the entire city including the
northern suburbs, Atlantic seaboard and
Blaauwberg coast.
Hospital lends a helping hand
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital marketing manager, Joan Sharpe, left, Dr Natasha Ayres and
Sanccob executive director Dr Stephen van der Spuy at the handover.
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital recently do-
nated a fluid warmer to the Southern Afri-
can Foundation for the Conservation of
Coastal Birds (Sanccob).
Clinical veterinarian Dr Natasha Ayres
says this generous donation of the fluid
warmer will greatly increase the level of
care they can offer to the seabird patients.
Annually, Sanccob admits approximate-
ly 2000 seabirds to its centre in Table View.
Subcutaneous, intravenous and oral flu-
ids warmed to the correct temperature are
often required to stabilise seabirds that are
sick or injured.
This increases their chances of a speedy
recovery. The new fluid warmer will pro-
vide warmed fluids at the correct tempera-
ture when required.
Volunteer Marguerite du Preez at feeding time.
4 TYGERBURGER Milnerton Woensdag, 13 Julie 2016NUUS
Twomenwho robbed and attacked awoman
in Table View, have appeared in court.
According to a report from Table View po-
lice, a 28-year-old woman was walking in
Raats Drive on Saturday 2 Julywhen she no-
ticed two unknown men approaching from
the front.
Police spokesperson Captain Adriana
Chandler says the woman decided to cross
the road and noticed that they were also
crossing.
She immediately found this suspicious
and started to run. The men followed her at
similar pace. They eventually caught the
victim and started assaulting her and one
threatened her with a knife. They grabbed
her handbag and started to run.
Chandler explains a taxi stoppedand some
occupants who exited the taxi started run-
ning after the suspects. They made a citi-
zens arrest before contacting the Table
View Police Station.
The two suspects who are related to one
another and in their late twenties, were
handed to police on the scene. The victims
belongings were handed back to her. She
sustained injuries and received medical at-
tention and was offered victim support by
police.
The suspects appeared in the Cape Town
Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 July.
Commuters
help catch bag
snatchers
New leaders at Milnerton High: Milnerton High School recently announced their new leadership body. Back from left are Trudy Hounsell,
Donovan Lightfoot, Sinead Hounsell, Paul Besener (principal), Jared Schaedler, Janine Vissian and Aidan Pringle. In the middle are Kagen
Higgins, Lara Pinto, Shannon Levin, Heloise Solomans, Austin Field, Hannah Meyer, Julian Honeywill. In front are Aphiwe Swartbooi, Robert
Marlor, Caitlin Lamb, Matthew Pollard and Bridgette Haggard.
Locals dont have tomiss out
DESIRE RORKE
A
lthough the day to day cost of living in
Cape Town is a challenge for many lo-
cals, and leisure activities as an ex-
pense may not fit into the budget, it is still
possible for locals to enjoy their city, says
Gareth Bloor, Mayco member for tourism,
events and economic development, follow-
ing the citys big win at this years Travel
and Leisure Worlds Best Awards.
Cape Townwas namedwinner in the cate-
gory Top Cities in Africa and the Middle
East, during a ceremony held in New York
on Wednesday 6 July.
There is a variety of free and low-cost
things to do and see that make it possible for
locals to get out and enjoy the city. There are
parks and beaches, with hikes on the moun-
tain and in nature. In fact, one of Cape Town
Tourisms most popular pages on their blog
is called 50 things to do for under R50 in
Cape Town, he said in an interview with
TygerBurger. Bloor says this award is good
news not only for the tourism sector, but
to the local economy as a whole.
Besides airlines, hotels and other forms
of accommodation, the tourist rand is spent
on restaurants, transport, retail and other
activities not necessarily considered to be
tourism activities. The entire supply chain
is impacted by increased tourism, support-
ing local food producers, farmers and local
manufacturers, employment opportunities
and providing job sustainability, he said.
Raising the global profile of the city can
attract international investment and also
generate interest in the city as a potential
host city for business, sports events and con-
ferences.
When asked about inflated tourism prices
most locals cannot afford, Bloor says many
of these attractions have bucket list status
and are worth saving up for.
The big attractions are the reason many
international visitors travel across the
world for this bucket list experience, so
while they may come with a price tag, we
should see that they are worth saving up for
on our own bucket lists as locals, he says.
He adds that many of the local attractions
have specials aimed at locals, such as the
free Table Mountain Cableway trip on your
birthday on presentation of a South African
identity document, or open days at some of
SanParks destinations where there are re-
duced fees or no fees at all.
Bloor says the tourism market offers
many alternatives for locals.
Hike up to the top of Table Mountain
along one of the many hiking trails which
are so popular among international visitors,
or take a budget boat trip in the harbour,
he says.
Bloor warns that local tourism businesses
should guard against pricing themselves out
of themarket in favour of international visi-
tors.
He saysCapeTownTourism isdetermined
to showcase the entire city including the
northern suburbs, Atlantic seaboard and
Blaauwberg coast.
Hospital lends a helping hand
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital marketing manager, Joan Sharpe, left, Dr Natasha Ayres and
Sanccob executive director Dr Stephen van der Spuy at the handover.
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital recently do-
nated a fluid warmer to the Southern Afri-
can Foundation for the Conservation of
Coastal Birds (Sanccob).
Clinical veterinarian Dr Natasha Ayres
says this generous donation of the fluid
warmer will greatly increase the level of
care they can offer to the seabird patients.
Annually, Sanccob admits approximate-
ly 2000 seabirds to its centre in Table View.
Subcutaneous, intravenous and oral flu-
ids warmed to the correct temperature are
often required to stabilise seabirds that are
sick or injured.
This increases their chances of a speedy
recovery. The new fluid warmer will pro-
vide warmed fluids at the correct tempera-
ture when required.
Volunteer Marguerite du Preez at feeding time.
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B
urgundy Estate and Summer Greens
were in the news for all the wrong rea-
sons recently when six residents were
arrested on Thursday last week for their al-
leged involvement in an online dating
scheme.
The suspects, all aged between 27 and 37,
appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates
Court the next day
and have since been
ordered to be trans-
ferred in custody to
Gauteng where they
will appear in the
Pretoria North Mag-
istrates Court on 15
July.
It is alleged that
South African Non-
hanhla Mda and Ni-
gerians Nicholas
Ebbone Okonji, Em-
manuelOgagarhoAdiebrefe, FranklinMeje
Bagogum, Emmanuel Oluwagbenga Adu
and Imovdu Imomkhe Abraham targeted
unsuspecting women online and then
conned them out of thousands of rands.
Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ram-
ovha elaborates: The 31-year-old South Af-
rican woman, suspected to have been the
one who cashed out all the money market
transactions deposited by victims, was
foundwith R50 000 in cashwhen shewas ar-
rested.
Thus far the seven victims who have
come forward have been conned out of a
combined amount of close to R400 000.
He goes on to state that ongoing investiga-
tions into the onlinedating scam ledauthor-
ities to arrest two suspects in Burgundy Es-
tate and the rest in Summer Greens.
The suspects would create fake accounts
on online dating sites to lure women. They
would chat with the victims for a while be-
fore starting to come up with different sce-
narios which would see women depositing
or transferring money to the banking de-
tails which the suspects would have provid-
ed, he elaborates.
More victims are expected to come for-
ward, with the net of deceit stretching fur-
ther than currently
believed.
Ramovha says
anyone who has
been duped out of
money this way
should contact the
police.
This latest case of
suspected online
dating deception fol-
lows on another, al-
so committed by a
Nigerian man last
year. In that case theman targeted vulner-
able victims for grooming before asking
for money for false emergencies. In his pro-
files he claimed to be wealthy and able to
repay monies advanced.
The profiles included photographs and
personal information.
There has since been a series of court cas-
es which dealt with other online dating
scam incidents.
Coincidentally, in almost every incident
of this type of crime over the last few years,
a foreign national was the main suspect or
one of the suspects.
Most of these types of crimes are built
around establishing the trust of the victim
before asking formoney, which is promised
to be returned with interest, but never is.
Love scamsters
transferred
Thus far the seven
victimswhohave
come forward have
been conned out of a
combined amount of
close toR400 000.
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@andrebakkes
B
urgundy Estate and Summer Greens
were in the news for all the wrong rea-
sons recently when six residents were
arrested on Thursday last week for their al-
leged involvement in an online dating
scheme.
The suspects, all aged between 27 and 37,
appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates
Court the next day
and have since been
ordered to be trans-
ferred in custody to
Gauteng where they
will appear in the
Pretoria North Mag-
istrates Court on 15
July.
It is alleged that
South African Non-
hanhla Mda and Ni-
gerians Nicholas
Ebbone Okonji, Em-
manuelOgagarhoAdiebrefe, FranklinMeje
Bagogum, Emmanuel Oluwagbenga Adu
and Imovdu Imomkhe Abraham targeted
unsuspecting women online and then
conned them out of thousands of rands.
Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ram-
ovha elaborates: The 31-year-old South Af-
rican woman, suspected to have been the
one who cashed out all the money market
transactions deposited by victims, was
foundwith R50 000 in cashwhen shewas ar-
rested.
Thus far the seven victims who have
come forward have been conned out of a
combined amount of close to R400 000.
He goes on to state that ongoing investiga-
tions into the onlinedating scam ledauthor-
ities to arrest two suspects in Burgundy Es-
tate and the rest in Summer Greens.
The suspects would create fake accounts
on online dating sites to lure women. They
would chat with the victims for a while be-
fore starting to come up with different sce-
narios which would see women depositing
or transferring money to the banking de-
tails which the suspects would have provid-
ed, he elaborates.
More victims are expected to come for-
ward, with the net of deceit stretching fur-
ther than currently
believed.
Ramovha says
anyone who has
been duped out of
money this way
should contact the
police.
This latest case of
suspected online
dating deception fol-
lows on another, al-
so committed by a
Nigerian man last
year. In that case theman targeted vulner-
able victims for grooming before asking
for money for false emergencies. In his pro-
files he claimed to be wealthy and able to
repay monies advanced.
The profiles included photographs and
personal information.
There has since been a series of court cas-
es which dealt with other online dating
scam incidents.
Coincidentally, in almost every incident
of this type of crime over the last few years,
a foreign national was the main suspect or
one of the suspects.
Most of these types of crimes are built
around establishing the trust of the victim
before asking formoney, which is promised
to be returned with interest, but never is.
Love scamsters
transferred
Thus far the seven
victimswhohave
come forward have
been conned out of a
combined amount of
close toR400 000.
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T
hree northern suburbs performers will
be on stage in the Artscape Arena this
week in the Waterfront Theatre Col-
leges new productionHitmewith aHot Note.
Christelle van Niekerk from Durbanville,
Francois Wagener from Plattekloof and Kay-
lee Kensley from Brackenfell will be among
the students performing from tonight
(Wednesday) to Saturday 16 July.
Conceived by Delia Sainsbury,Hit me with
a Hot Note is inspired by the opening line of
the famous jazz song Hitmewith aHot Note
and watch me dance!
Hit me with a Hot Note is designed to high-
light the well-rounded and versatile disci-
plines the theatre college offers.
Paul Griffiths, partner of the college, says:
The opportunity for young artists to work
in a professional theatre environment fur-
ther enriches the training programme of-
fered by the college and deepens the under-
standing of thework they are training to do.
Some of the students performing in Hit me
with a Hot Note, such as third year dancema-
jor Francois, have already gained experience
in previous productions.
Originally from Middelburg, Francois has
performed in Dance Me a Song, Legally
Blonde (2014),Make your Move and Pirates of
Penzance (2015).
Francois will not only be dancing in this
production.
As the winner of the best Jazz Routine at
the Waterfront Theatre Colleges choreo-
graphic competition, his piece The Waterfall
will be featured in Hit Me with a Hot Note.
Between his dance training and studying
to be a tap and modern dance teacher, Fran-
cois won the novice section of the choreo-
graphic competition in 2015, while this year
also saw him take home the titles for best tap
routine and best male choreographer.
Christelle, a graduate of The Stage Per-
formingArts Studio, is a second year student
at the Waterfront Theatre College where she
is studying modern and tap dancing. Shes
participated in and choreographed a number
of the colleges previous productions.
Kaylee Kensley completed two years at the
UCT School of Dance as a degree student and
studies at theWaterfrontTheatreSchool. She
majors in dance andmusical theatre and has
taken part in various performances includ-
ing the Baxter Dance Festival in 2014 as well
as showcasing her own choreography.
In addition to highlighting the best of the
colleges dance faculty,HitmewithaHotNote
is a fundraising event for theWaterfrontThe-
atre Colleges bursary fund which helps sup-
port young artists who may not have the re-
sources to access further training.
All proceeds from the show go to funding
a future generation of dance practitioners.
V Hit me with a Hot Note will be staged from tonight
(Wednesday) to Saturday 16 July at 20:00 with a
15:00 matinee show on Saturday. Tickets cost R120
from Computicket or from Artscape DialaSeat on
021 421 7695.
Local dancers are
hitting a hot note
Wesley Rudd (left) from Melkbosstrand and Liam Gillespie from Table View will be performing
William Jones Steam Heat with Christelle van Niekerk from Durbanville.
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
As questions continue to swirl around
the future of erf 1117 near Big Bay, resi-
dents have tabled an interesting propos-
al.
In recent weeks the erection of illegal
dwellings on the troubled vacant proper-
ty, owned by the national department of
public works, has raised the concern of
West Beach residents who have ques-
tioned what the future plans are for the
property. It was recently revealed that a
community garden had been created but
the department says this is illegal and
those whomanage it do not have permis-
sion.
In a written response to TygerBurger
in June, national spokesperson for the
public works department, Thami Mchu-
nu, confirmed theywere aware of the on-
going problems and would be finalising
a plan for the future of the property. At
the time, he did not elaborate what these
plans consisted of.
Last week, residents questioned
whether these plans included the sale of
the land.
The possible sale of the land was first
made public in June last year when pro-
vincial minister for human settlements,
Bonginkosi Madikizela, said in a public
meeting that negotiations between his
department and the national department
were at an advanced stage. Asked to
comment on whether or not the provin-
cial department still intended to pur-
chase the land, Madikizela gave no re-
sponse.
In addition, Mchunu, who initially
promised toprovide a response in this re-
gard, failed to respond at the time of go-
ing to print.
According to Table View Ratepayers
Association (TVRA) chairpersonMandy
Da Matta, recent ongoings including the
garden have raised concerns for many.
She says the TVRA has established that
the garden was illegal.
She says the uncertain future of this
erf is a concern for many living on the
boundary.
We made a suggestion that if erf 1117
goes up for sale, we could possibly estab-
lish a community trust to purchase the
property to safeguard it.As a community
wemaybe able to put through structured
development for the entire community.
This is as opposed to being at the mercy
of government departments and offi-
cials, and this community can determine
its own future.
During recent interviews residents
living in Happy Valley have indicated
they are unhappy about the illegal erec-
tion of new dwellings.
VWhat do you think the department should do
with this property? Send your letter to
briewe@tygerburger.co.za.
Spotlight still on
problem property
Residents on a recent walk of erf 1117 situated next to West Beach. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
Melkbosstrand police have helped rescue 11
Greyhound dogs from six men who alleged-
ly used the dogs for hunting.
According to a police report, on Sunday
a member of the Melkbosstrand Communi-
ty Police Forum (CPF) was travelling from
Yzerfontein toMelkbosstrand along the R27
when an old Isuzu double cab bakkie travel-
ling in the same direction with a number
of large dogs in the back, was spotted.
Police spokespersonConstableDebbieAl-
ard says the dogs looked uncomfortable and
this, as well as other issues, raised suspi-
cion.
The CPF member contacted Melkboss-
trand policewho intercepted the double cab
bakkie on the M19 road. Officers found 11
large greyhound hunting dogs, a dead por-
cupine and a dead Cape jackal. It appeared
that the animals had recently been hunted
and killed by these dogs.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (SPCA) and Cape Nature Con-
servation were called as well as the Melk-
bosstrand Peanut Animal Welfare (PAW).
The dehydrated dogs were expertly and
sympathetically taken care of by PAW who
provided themwithmuchneededwater and
food. Three divisions of the SPCA arrived
from various areas around the Cape and
two divisions of CapeNature Conservation.
The dogs were successfully treated on the
scene by the SPCA, but two of the dogs were
treated separately as they were in critical
condition. The SPCAstated that porcupines
are poached and sold for muti and can
fetch around R70 000 each.
A case docket has been opened by the
SPCAandCapeNatureConservationunder
theAnimalsProtectionAct, and the sixmen
aged between 27 and 59 were arrested and
appeared in the AtlantisMagistrates Court
yesterday.
The SPCA and Cape Nature Conserva-
tion have warned people that hunting with
pack dogs is not only cruel to the animals
beinghunted, but also cruel to the dogs used
for this illegal hunting activities. The ani-
mals beinghunted die a terrifying and cruel
death and the dogs are pushed beyond their
limits. In previous reported incidents itwas
found that these dogs become extremely ex-
hausted and they are in fact injected with
various medications on the spot to push
them to continue. This was evident in this
case where the poachers had various inject-
able medicines in their possession.
Station commander Captain Ronita van
Der Toorn commended the CPF, SPCA,
PAW, CapeNature Conservation and police
for their excellent work, dedication and
commitment ensuring that the perpetrators
of crime are brought to justice. She further
encouraged the community to keep on as-
sisting the police in ridding their neigh-
bourhoods of criminal elements.
Hunting dogs rescued
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LASHER
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T
hree northern suburbs performers will
be on stage in the Artscape Arena this
week in the Waterfront Theatre Col-
leges new productionHitmewith aHot Note.
Christelle van Niekerk from Durbanville,
Francois Wagener from Plattekloof and Kay-
lee Kensley from Brackenfell will be among
the students performing from tonight
(Wednesday) to Saturday 16 July.
Conceived by Delia Sainsbury,Hit me with
a Hot Note is inspired by the opening line of
the famous jazz song Hitmewith aHot Note
and watch me dance!
Hit me with a Hot Note is designed to high-
light the well-rounded and versatile disci-
plines the theatre college offers.
Paul Griffiths, partner of the college, says:
The opportunity for young artists to work
in a professional theatre environment fur-
ther enriches the training programme of-
fered by the college and deepens the under-
standing of thework they are training to do.
Some of the students performing in Hit me
with a Hot Note, such as third year dancema-
jor Francois, have already gained experience
in previous productions.
Originally from Middelburg, Francois has
performed in Dance Me a Song, Legally
Blonde (2014),Make your Move and Pirates of
Penzance (2015).
Francois will not only be dancing in this
production.
As the winner of the best Jazz Routine at
the Waterfront Theatre Colleges choreo-
graphic competition, his piece The Waterfall
will be featured in Hit Me with a Hot Note.
Between his dance training and studying
to be a tap and modern dance teacher, Fran-
cois won the novice section of the choreo-
graphic competition in 2015, while this year
also saw him take home the titles for best tap
routine and best male choreographer.
Christelle, a graduate of The Stage Per-
formingArts Studio, is a second year student
at the Waterfront Theatre College where she
is studying modern and tap dancing. Shes
participated in and choreographed a number
of the colleges previous productions.
Kaylee Kensley completed two years at the
UCT School of Dance as a degree student and
studies at theWaterfrontTheatreSchool. She
majors in dance andmusical theatre and has
taken part in various performances includ-
ing the Baxter Dance Festival in 2014 as well
as showcasing her own choreography.
In addition to highlighting the best of the
colleges dance faculty,HitmewithaHotNote
is a fundraising event for theWaterfrontThe-
atre Colleges bursary fund which helps sup-
port young artists who may not have the re-
sources to access further training.
All proceeds from the show go to funding
a future generation of dance practitioners.
V Hit me with a Hot Note will be staged from tonight
(Wednesday) to Saturday 16 July at 20:00 with a
15:00 matinee show on Saturday. Tickets cost R120
from Computicket or from Artscape DialaSeat on
021 421 7695.
Local dancers are
hitting a hot note
Wesley Rudd (left) from Melkbosstrand and Liam Gillespie from Table View will be performing
William Jones Steam Heat with Christelle van Niekerk from Durbanville.
MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
As questions continue to swirl around
the future of erf 1117 near Big Bay, resi-
dents have tabled an interesting propos-
al.
In recent weeks the erection of illegal
dwellings on the troubled vacant proper-
ty, owned by the national department of
public works, has raised the concern of
West Beach residents who have ques-
tioned what the future plans are for the
property. It was recently revealed that a
community garden had been created but
the department says this is illegal and
those whomanage it do not have permis-
sion.
In a written response to TygerBurger
in June, national spokesperson for the
public works department, Thami Mchu-
nu, confirmed theywere aware of the on-
going problems and would be finalising
a plan for the future of the property. At
the time, he did not elaborate what these
plans consisted of.
Last week, residents questioned
whether these plans included the sale of
the land.
The possible sale of the land was first
made public in June last year when pro-
vincial minister for human settlements,
Bonginkosi Madikizela, said in a public
meeting that negotiations between his
department and the national department
were at an advanced stage. Asked to
comment on whether or not the provin-
cial department still intended to pur-
chase the land, Madikizela gave no re-
sponse.
In addition, Mchunu, who initially
promised toprovide a response in this re-
gard, failed to respond at the time of go-
ing to print.
According to Table View Ratepayers
Association (TVRA) chairpersonMandy
Da Matta, recent ongoings including the
garden have raised concerns for many.
She says the TVRA has established that
the garden was illegal.
She says the uncertain future of this
erf is a concern for many living on the
boundary.
We made a suggestion that if erf 1117
goes up for sale, we could possibly estab-
lish a community trust to purchase the
property to safeguard it.As a community
wemaybe able to put through structured
development for the entire community.
This is as opposed to being at the mercy
of government departments and offi-
cials, and this community can determine
its own future.
During recent interviews residents
living in Happy Valley have indicated
they are unhappy about the illegal erec-
tion of new dwellings.
VWhat do you think the department should do
with this property? Send your letter to
briewe@tygerburger.co.za.
Spotlight still on
problem property
Residents on a recent walk of erf 1117 situated next to West Beach. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
Melkbosstrand police have helped rescue 11
Greyhound dogs from six men who alleged-
ly used the dogs for hunting.
According to a police report, on Sunday
a member of the Melkbosstrand Communi-
ty Police Forum (CPF) was travelling from
Yzerfontein toMelkbosstrand along the R27
when an old Isuzu double cab bakkie travel-
ling in the same direction with a number
of large dogs in the back, was spotted.
Police spokespersonConstableDebbieAl-
ard says the dogs looked uncomfortable and
this, as well as other issues, raised suspi-
cion.
The CPF member contacted Melkboss-
trand policewho intercepted the double cab
bakkie on the M19 road. Officers found 11
large greyhound hunting dogs, a dead por-
cupine and a dead Cape jackal. It appeared
that the animals had recently been hunted
and killed by these dogs.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (SPCA) and Cape Nature Con-
servation were called as well as the Melk-
bosstrand Peanut Animal Welfare (PAW).
The dehydrated dogs were expertly and
sympathetically taken care of by PAW who
provided themwithmuchneededwater and
food. Three divisions of the SPCA arrived
from various areas around the Cape and
two divisions of CapeNature Conservation.
The dogs were successfully treated on the
scene by the SPCA, but two of the dogs were
treated separately as they were i