THURSDAY 23 January 2014 | 0021 910 6500 | Fax: 021 910 6501/06 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.peoplespost.co.za | Mobisite: ppost.mobi TELLING IT AS IT IS CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCH Full eye test, Frame and clear single vision lenses and Frame ALL MEDICAL AID MEMBERS SAVE WITH EYE SAVE! MEDICAL AIDS AND THE FOLLOWING CARDS ACCEPTED MasterCard® MasterCard® EYE SAVE OPTOMETRIST KENILWORTH 021 671 9698 PICBEL (Strand Street) 021 418 9836 ST GEORGES MALL 021 422 3130 2 WEEKS ONLY 2 WEEKS ONLY DESIGNER SALE DESIGNER SALE Terms and conditions apply KENILWORTH: ‘ORGANISED CRIMINALS’ PREY ON PATRONS The race is on to curb crime ASTRID FEBRUARIE @FebAstrid V isitors to the Kenilworth Racecourse have been urged to be vigilant as criminals are reportedly lurking about during special events. With a swell of people during special events at the racecourse, criminals are eager to prey on un- suspecting visitors, says Colonel Rufi Nell of Wynberg police. “There are organised groups who operate during events. This is our biggest threat. Affluent people attend these events and are target- ed by these criminals. They dis- guise themselves as visitors and easily blend into the crowd,” he says. Nell urges people to be aware of their surroundings and to keep their belongings close to them. “Handbags, wallets and any- thing that is visible could poten- tially be stolen. We ask that people rather keep their valuables at home, where it is safe and out of sight,” Nell says. “Do not make yourself a victim of crime or create the opportunity for someone to take your belong- ings.” People should also refrain from parking their cars in isolated are- as. They should rather park in areas patrolled by security officers. “Theft out of cars are still a huge problem. It is not a good idea to park your car in a quiet street, as this creates the opportunity for a criminal to break-in. We also ask that people not park in residents’ driveways or on anywhere illegal, as you are guaranteed to be fined,” Nell says. Brigadier Riaan Booysen, Wyn- berg police station commander says the police, Metro Police and Law Enforcement work closely with the security staff of the race- course during big events. “There are operational plans in place to ensure all areas of the race- course is covered. Visitors to the racecourse are also urged not to drink and drive. We hope people will act responsibly, as drinking and driving not only puts their own lives in danger, but also the lives of other motorists,” he says. Steyn Momberg, director of oper- ations for Worldsports, an events management agency, says the agency organises some of the big- gest events in the Mother City. He confirms they are aware of the organised groups preying on patrons. “These criminals are not desper- ate, they are well organised, well dressed and highly professional. They attend the events dressed like any other patron at the event, to blend into the crowd,” he says. “We, in turn, have beefed up our security and have various security measures in place to deter the criminals from attempting to pick- pocket people.” He advises people to leave valua- bles at home. “Visitors to the racecourse must remember to keep their belongings with them at all times – do not leave your bag, phone or even sunglasses out of your sight,” Momberg says. The agency has a good relation- ship with Wynberg police. “They support us during big events at the racecourse, which helps make the event safe, for eve- ryone to enjoy,” he comments. “We also have a lot of support from various government struc- tures, as well as private security companies who assist us in organ- ising and implementing our secu- rity measures.” V Anyone who would like to report any crime can phone Wynberg police sector 3 commander, Constable Hendricks, on 079 894 1471. END OF ERA: Multiple- award-winning play Death of a Colonialist will be on the planks of the Baxter Theatre from Friday 31 January to Saturday 1 March. Written by Greg Latter and directed by Craig Freimond, the play has a stellar cast featuring Jamie Bartlett (right), Ni- cholas Pauling, Shirley John- ston (left) and Ashleigh Harvey. It tells the story of Harold Smith, an aging, ec- centric, unpredictable, but extremely passionate histo- ry teacher at a high school in Grahamstown. Perform- ances on Monday to Satur- day is at 20:15, with a mati- nee on Saturday 8 February at 14:00. Tickets, from Com- puticket, range from R100 to R120. Six People’s Post read- ers can win double tickets to show. Visit www.peoples- post.co.za to enter. Winners will be notified by phone. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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KENILWORTH: ‘ORGANISED CRIMINALS’ PREY ON PATRONS
The race is on to curb crimeASTRID FEBRUARIE
@FebAstrid
Visitors to the KenilworthRacecourse have been urgedto be vigilant as criminals are
reportedly lurking about duringspecial events.With a swell of people during
special events at the racecourse,criminals are eager to prey on un-suspecting visitors, says ColonelRufi Nell of Wynberg police.“There are organised groups
who operate during events. This isour biggest threat. Affluent peopleattend these events and are target-ed by these criminals. They dis-guise themselves as visitors andeasily blend into the crowd,” hesays.Nell urges people to be aware of
their surroundings and to keeptheir belongings close to them.“Handbags, wallets and any-
thing that is visible could poten-tially be stolen. We ask that peoplerather keep their valuables athome, where it is safe and out ofsight,” Nell says.“Do not make yourself a victim
of crime or create the opportunityfor someone to take your belong-ings.”People should also refrain from
parking their cars in isolated are-as.They should rather park in areas
patrolled by security officers.“Theft out of cars are still a huge
problem. It is not a good idea topark your car in a quiet street, asthis creates the opportunity for acriminal to break-in. We also askthat people not park in residents’driveways or on anywhere illegal,as you are guaranteed to be fined,”Nell says.Brigadier Riaan Booysen, Wyn-
berg police station commandersays the police, Metro Police andLaw Enforcement work closelywith the security staff of the race-course during big events.“There are operational plans in
place to ensure all areas of the race-course is covered. Visitors to the
racecourse are also urged not todrink and drive. We hope peoplewill act responsibly, as drinkingand driving not only puts theirown lives in danger, but also thelives of other motorists,” he says.SteynMomberg, director of oper-
ations for Worldsports, an eventsmanagement agency, says theagency organises some of the big-gest events in the Mother City.He confirms they are aware of
the organised groups preying onpatrons.“These criminals are not desper-
ate, they are well organised, welldressed and highly professional.They attend the events dressedlike any other patron at the event,to blend into the crowd,” he says.“We, in turn, have beefed up our
security and have various securitymeasures in place to deter thecriminals from attempting to pick-
pocket people.”He advises people to leave valua-
bles at home.“Visitors to the racecourse must
remember to keep their belongingswith themat all times –donot leaveyourbag, phone or even sunglassesout of your sight,” Momberg says.The agency has a good relation-
ship with Wynberg police.“They support us during big
events at the racecourse, which
helps make the event safe, for eve-ryone to enjoy,” he comments.“We also have a lot of support
from various government struc-tures, as well as private securitycompanies who assist us in organ-ising and implementing our secu-rity measures.”V Anyone who would like to report anycrime can phone Wynberg police sector 3commander, Constable Hendricks, on079 894 1471.
END OF ERA: Multipleawardwinning play Deathof a Colonialist will be on theplanks of the Baxter Theatrefrom Friday 31 January toSaturday 1 March. Written byGreg Latter and directed byCraig Freimond, the play hasa stellar cast featuringJamie Bartlett (right), Nicholas Pauling, Shirley Johnston (left) and AshleighHarvey. It tells the story ofHarold Smith, an aging, eccentric, unpredictable, butextremely passionate history teacher at a high schoolin Grahamstown. Performances on Monday to Saturday is at 20:15, with a matinee on Saturday 8 Februaryat 14:00. Tickets, from Computicket, range from R100 toR120. Six People’s Post readers can win double tickets toshow. Visit www.peoplespost.co.za to enter. Winnerswill be notified by phone.
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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCHThursday, 23 January 20142 NEWS
HAVE YOUR SAYWestern Cape Independent Health
Complaints Bill [B9-2013]Submissions and Public Hearings
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on Community Development willconsider the Western Cape Independent Health Complaints Bill [B9-2013].The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the establishment of the Independent Health ComplaintsCommittee, to make provision for a system for the referral of complaints to the Committee forconsideration and to provide for matters incidental thereto.The public hearings will be conducted as follows:11 February 2014 at 09:00, Vredendal Sports Hall, Dam Street, Vredendal12 February 2014 at 10:00, Bartolomeu Dias Museum, 1 Market Street, Mossel Bay14 February 2014 at 09:00, Provincial Parliament Chamber, Legislature Building, 6th Floor, 7 WaleStreet, Cape Town
Judicial Matters Third Amendment Bill [B53-2013] (NCOP)Submissions and Public Hearings
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on Community Development willconsider the Judicial Matters Third Amendment Bill [B53-2013] (NCOP).The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Attorneys Act, 1979, so as to further regulate the powers ofthe board of control of the Attorneys Fidelity Fund; the Child Justice Act, 2008, so as to furtherregulate the evaluation of the criminal capacity of a child; to provide for the delegation of certainpowers and assignment of certain duties by the Cabinet member responsible for social developmentin respect of the accreditation of diversion programmes and diversion service providers; to repealprovisions that make the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997, applicable to persons under the ageof 18 years and to provide for matters connected therewith.The public hearings will be conducted as follows:11 February 2014 at 14:00, Vredendal Sports Hall, Dam Street, Vredendal12 February 2014 at 14:00, Bartolomeu Dias Museum, 1 Market Street, Mossel Bay14 February 2014 at 14:00, Provincial Parliament Chamber, Legislature Building, 6th Floor, 7 WaleStreet, Cape Town.
Interested persons and organisations are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearingsand to submit any written inputs on the Bills to the Standing Committee for consideration. Pleaseindicate whether you would like to make a verbal presentation on your submission.Written submissions must reach the Acting Committee Coordinator, MsWasiema Hassen-Moosa, onthe 4th Floor, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town 8000, by no later than 12:00 on Wednesday, 5 February2014.All interested persons who wish to attend the public hearings must bring along their IdentityDocument, passport or driver’s licence for the public hearing in Cape Town.For enquiries/a copy of the Bill, please contact MsWasiema Hassen-Moosa on tel: (021) 487-1630,fax: (021) 487-1685 or e-mail: [email protected] by: Ms A.J.D Marais, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Community Development.
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HAVE YOUR SAYPublic Administration Management Bill [B55-2013] (NCOP)
Submissions and Public HearingsThe Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on Premier, Gender, Disabled and Youth will consider thePublic Administration Management Bill [B55-2013] (NCOP).The purpose of the Bill is to promote the basic values and principles governing the public administration referred to insection 195(1) of the Constitution; to provide for the transfer and secondment of employees in the public administration; toregulate the conducting of business with the State; to provide for capacity development and training; to provide for theestablishment of the National School of Government; to provide for the use of information and communication technologiesin the public administration; to establish the Public Administration Ethics, Integrity and Disciplinary Technical AssistanceUnit; to provide for the Minister to set minimum norms and standards for public administration; to establish the Office ofStandards and Compliance to ensure compliance with minimum norms and standards; to empower the Minister to makeregulations; and to provide for related matters.Interested persons and organisations are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearings and to submit anywritten inputs on the Bill to the Standing Committee for consideration. Please indicate whether you would like to make averbal presentation on your submission.Written submissions must reach the Committee Coordinator, Ms Waseemah Kamish Achmat, on the 4th Floor, 7 WaleStreet, Cape Town 8000, by no later than 12:00 on Monday, 27 January 2014.
The public hearings will be conducted as follows:29 January 2014 at 14:00, at the Provincial Parliament Chamber, 7th Floor, Legislature Building, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town3 February 2014 at 09:00, at Hornlee Hall, Sunridge Street, Knysna4 February 2014 at 09:00, at Banquet Hall, 69 Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Outshoorn5 February 2014 at 14:00, at Swartberg Primary School, 1 Fifth Avenue, Bergsig, Caledon6 February 2014 at 10:30, at Worcester Town Hall, High Street, Worcester7 February 2014 at 09:00, at Skilpad Hall, Esperia Street, VredenburgAll interested persons who wish to attend the public hearing in Cape Town, must bring along their Identity Document,passport or driver’s licence to access the legislature building.
For enquiries/a copy of the Bill, please contact Ms Waseemah Kamish Achmat on tel: (021) 487-1657, fax: (021) 487-1685or e-mail: [email protected] by: Ms J.L. Hartnick, MPP, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Premier, Gender, Disabled and Youth.
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BRAILLE: OPENING NEW AVENUES
Life for blind easierTAURIQ HASSEN
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Onemorning, shewokeupandwasuna-ble to see. The devastation of wakingup blind was an experience Jennifer
Fleischmann had to overcome quickly.A visit to the doctor found she had glauco-
ma. Her optic nerves were damaged.The Sea Point resident had to learn
braille to move forward with her life.She has now been blind for nearly a year
and relies solely on braille to completemany of her daily duties as a receptionistat theLeague of the Friends of theBlind (Lo-fob).“In thebeginning Iwasvery lost as I could
not read or write. I worked in the hotel in-dustry, where I was required to performthese basic duties daily,” Fleischmannsays.“I had to quickly adapt to thisway of life.”She felt that feeling herway around in the
dark needed to be polished off by learningthe technique of braille and started a courseat Lofob.Taking messages, answering the phone
andreadingabookare someof theactivitieswhich require the ability to understandbraille.“It’s everything to me; without braille I
think I would be lost,” she says.Her story ties in with a month dedicated
to braille, as World Braille Day was cele-brated on Saturday 4 January.Lofob executive director Armand Bam
says braille forms an integral part of the in-dependence development services.“Braille is one of the main reasons blind
people are literate and able to enjoy theirrights enshrined in the South African Con-stitution,” Bam says.World Braille Day celebrates the life of
the late Louis Braille and pays tribute tohim for the “ingenious script” he inventedthat still transforms lives today.“The magic of the six dots known as the
system of Braille is the key to independencefor blind and visually impaired persons. Itis the means to education, employment andpleasure,” Bam says.The past few years have seen a decrease
in the number of blind persons who arebraille literate, raising the question aroundthe importance and relevance of braille ina world overtaken by modern technology.This has prompted Lofob to embark on a
braille awareness programme at variousschools.“Nothing beats the actual experience of
holding and feeling a book, turning its pag-es, reading its text, and even smelling its pa-per. It can never be replaced by any kindof technology,” Bam says.Adrian Lupe (42) from Parkwood Estate
formspart of thedecreasingnumberof visu-ally impaired people who struggle to under-
stand braille.He lost his sight at the age of 22 while
working in a welding factory and has sincebeen solely reliant on the voices of others.“You start mastering your ability of feel-
ing, but at the same timeyou struggle in cer-tain aspects, especially when nobody isaround to assist you,” he says.Lupe says reading a book or operating a
computer and telephone are some of the ac-tivities which have been missing from hisdaily life for nearly 20 years.“I just had to get used to living in the dark.
It was not easy, but I certainly did not haveanother choice,” he says.V The Lofob Braille Awareness Programme will takeplace from Monday 27 until Friday 31 January. Formore information about these and other related ac-tivities contact Lofob PR officer Heidi Volkwijn on(021) 705 3753.
FEELING POSITIVE: Jennifer Fleischmann is adapting to being blind and quickly learnt brailleto continue leading her life and to keep working. PHOTO: TAURIQ HASSEN
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Building more secure homesASTRID FEBRUARIE
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Residents are warned to be on high alertwhen construction takes place inRondebosch.
The Rondebosch Community Improve-ment District (RCID) believes the presenceof building contractors and their staffbrings an influx of people to the area, result-ing in an escalation in criminal activities.
“Our records prove that whenever thereis construction taking place in a particularroad, criminal activity escalates in that spe-cific area,” RCID manager Shirley Aldumsays.
“The summer months are the most com-mon time when residents do upgrades or al-terations to their homes.”
She says both dedicated RCID patrol vehi-
cles and the Rondebosch police are awareof the addresses under construction. Bothentities have undertaken to patrol, as wellas visit the workers to familiarise them-selves with those working on the property.
“Residents should know that their activi-ties are monitored by criminals. They fa-miliarise themselves with the hours yourhouse is unoccupied. This gives them theperfect opportunity to check what you haveon your property and to break in,” Aldumsays.
She advises residents to protect them-selves from possible break-ins during con-struction and get references from everycontractor who comes on site. Also requesta photocopyof the IDs of all individualswhocome on site.
If there is a night watchman on site, givehis information toRondeboschpolice, secu-
rity providers and the RCID.Also, do not give contractors unrestricted
access as it is easy to remove akey andhavea copy cut.
Remove valuables such as laptops, porta-ble music systems, jewellery and tools fromsight.
Ensure that interim security measuresare implemented if doors,windowsandbur-glar bars are removed.
Encourage the contractor to open bankaccounts for his workers and not to paywages on site.
It is best to inform the contractor that heor she is responsible for any hired equip-ment left on the property.
Insist that the crew’s bags, packets, tool-boxes, overalls and other items brought onsite daily are stored in a place of yourchoice.
PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCHThursday, 23 January 20144 WORD ON THE STREET
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Further communication will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not received a response from theDepartment within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will beexpected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by theDepartment.
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Wednesday 29 January
V Pinelands: The PinelandsStamp Circle will hold its firstmeeting for the year at Pinelandslibrary’s activities hall at 19:15.Members will exhibit their recentacquisitions and a selection ofmaterial they have been workingon over the past few months.Visitors and those interested instamps are welcome. Phone Johnon (021) 531 1954 or David on(021) 531 4015.
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V Kenilworth: A 15week funfilled beginners course in signlanguage will be offered in thesecond week of February inKenilworth. For further information contact instructor JuneBothma, who is deaf. SMS her on083 448 1837 or email junesign[email protected].
Family fun at the Mardi Gras!TheWynberg Mardi Gras holdsa special place in the hearts ofCapetonians and the event re-mains popular on the communi-ty calendar.People’s Post is the print me-
dia sponsor for the 2014 MardiGras, which takes place at theWilliam Herbert SportsGrounds in Rosmead Avenue,Wynberg from Wednesday 29January to Saturday 1 Febru-ary. Event organiser RayyanBardien, of Piscean, has gonethe extra mile to inject newblood and energy into thisyear’s event.The People’s Post Miss Mardi
Hope aims to bring about themessageof the fight against can-cer.Prize money totalling R10 000
will be up for grabs.A talent show on Wednesday
29 and Thursday 30 January issure to be a crowd pleaser.This year a beer garden will
be reintroduced, while a PlayZonewill keep the younger chil-dren entertained.The car show will be hosted
by Speed Alliance on Friday 31January, while the teen party,Winter Wonderland, is one ofthe highlights of the MardiGras. The Winter Wonderlandmusic zone takes place on Fri-day 31 January and Saturday 1February.
Bylaw isuncorkedLiquor traders may now submit their ap-
plications for extended trading hours.The City of Cape Town has approved
the bylaw extending operating hours to 20:00as well as allowing trade on Sundays.
The new bylaw will be implemented as ofSaturday 1 February.People’s Post readers share their views.
ELENOR RICHARDS says the new bylaw spells disaster. “We have so many problems (fuelled by liquor) in this country already. Selling alcohol for extended hours will only increase crime and we cando without that.”
KASHIEFA WILLIAMS is concerned about roadsafety. “Some people have a couple of drinks afterwork and get behind a steering wheel drunk. Thisis how deaths on the roads are caused and thelonger trading hours will only bring more of that,”she insists.
BUYISWA BLOM is against the new bylaw. “People do horrible things when they are drunk. In myarea someone gets raped or killed every weekendwhile under the influence. Having access to liquorfor extended times will just increase thesecrimes,” she says.
TUSO MAKETA fears later trading hours for liquoroutlets will result in an increase in bar brawls.“This is a bad idea. There are already too manyfights taking place at shebeens. Later tradinghours mean more drunk people and more fights.”
YOLANDI VAN DER WESTHUIZEN says extendingtrading hours will be convenient for customers.“Many people aren’t able to make it in time toget the store open. It will also be convenient tobe able to purchase a bottle of wine on a Sunday.”
IVAN ALBERTYN is against the idea of liquor beingsold on a holy day. Drinkers have six other daysto indulge, he argues. “People drink enough ona Saturday and shouldn’t drink on a Sunday. Ifthe liquor stores are open people will buy evenif they don’t need to drink.”
GUY CRONJE says people who want alcohol willfind a way to get it. “If liquor stores operate laterit will have a positive impact on the economy. Thechoice to drink responsibly is a choice the personmakes. There will always be a bar or restaurantserving alcohol even if liquor stores are closed.”
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THECITY OF CAPE TOWNA meeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Wednesday29 January 2014 at 10:00 in the Council Chamber, 6th floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre,12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
Please note that limited seating is available in the public gallery of the Council Chamber and,therefore, seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to attend themeeting, you are requested to contact Michelle Alberts on 021 400 3708 between 09:00and 16:00. All requests for attendance must be received by no later than a day beforethe meeting. You will be required to provide your surname, initials and contact telephonenumber. Visitors are kindly requested to be seated by 09:30.
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CLAREMONT: RESIDENTS DEMAND EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
Parking areaissues persistASTRID FEBRUARIE
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Residents in Claremont are still fumingat the state of the council-owned park-ing area on the corners of Stanley and
Imam Haron roads.They are again calling on the ward coun-
cillor to take immediate action to ensurethe area is cleaned of dirt and rid of illegalactivity.A resident, who spoke to the People’ Post
on condition anonymity, says the land iscouncil-owned, the councillor should betaking full responsibility for the mainte-nance of the parking area.The resident believes the councillor
should also ensure that graffiti is removedwhen it appears, while the rubbish dumpedon the tarred land should be removed regu-larly.“In the past a variety of items ranging
from bedding to clothing and waste havebeen strewn around and there has been lit-tle or no improvement since the walkaboutwe had with the councillor last year,” theresident fumes.The irate resident adds a handful of resi-
dents have made numerous attempts to ad-dress concerns of dumping, with the man-agement of a store which provides clothesand food to the homeless in Stanley Road.“The top end of Stanley Road is an eye-
sore with litter and vagrants passed out onthe sidewalk. The staff at the store claimthere is no evidence that the same vagrantswho come to their facility are responsiblefor the mess.
“This might well be the case, however isit a coincidence that both the street andneighbouring parking area are in a mess?”the resident asks.The resident labels the parking area as
a haven for anti-social behaviour and ille-gal dumping (“Parking lot a pain”, People’Post, 10 October).
Ward councillor Matthew Kempthorne,admits the parking area been a concern fora while and says council will continuecleaning it to ensure the space does not be-come a dumping spot or a sleeping groundfor vagrants.Chairpersonof theClaremontpolice clus-
ter Community Policing Forum Liz Wil-liamson, says the parking area is used asa parking area by the neighbouring busi-nesses during the day.But at night it is usedby the vagrants to sleep and young peopleto smoke and drink.“This parking lot canbe seen as you enter
Claremont from the central business dis-trict of Cape Town; it gives the impressionthe area is not well kept,” she says.Williamson says residents are afraid to
walk there at night, as they do not knowwhich sights they will have to face.“This has been an issue for couple of
years and it is really disgusting. The park-ing area and its surrounds are deteriorat-ing fast,” she says.Williams suggests the City should either
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Around 20 000 people are set to fill thestreets of Cape Town in honour of the lateformer president Nelson Mandela at the15th annual 10km Big Walk in March.
The event has become a highlight of theCape Town social sports calendar, so organ-isers have decided to honour Madiba thisyear. People’s Post is the print media spon-sor of the Big Walk.
As usual the Red Cross War MemorialChildren’s Hospital Trust has been selectedas the main beneficiary of the event, but apercentage of the proceeds will also be giv-en the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Thewalk will be held on Sunday 2 March.
Big Walk Committee chairperson Da-wood Essack highlighted the walk’s 15thanniversary. “As a special commemora-tion of the 15th anniversary we will be hav-ing a 15km run or walk as well. Every kilo-metre will be dedicated to the social chal-lenges faced by some communities,” hesays.
“These challenges include education,healthcare, physical fitness, drugs, theabuse of women and children, HIV/Aidsand the physically disabled.”
At the event launch last week CEO of theMandela Rhodes Trust and representativeof the Nelson Mandela Foundation, ShaunJohnson, thanked the Big Walk Committee“for honouring our late patron and found-er”.
Since its inauguration in 2000, the racehas donated over R1.6m to the Red CrossHospital. In 2012 the money was used to up-grade the hospital’s burns unit and surgerywards, while last year’s R245 000 was used
to upgrade the radiology department.Trust CEO Louise Driver says this year’s
donation will be used to upgrade the paedi-atric intensive care ward. “I want to thankthe Big Walk Committee for selecting theRed Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospi-tal Trust as the beneficiary again,” shesays.
“It’s amazing that they have been sup-porting us for 14 consecutive years. Themoney has been given to a number ofprojects; there isn’t a part of the hospitalthat the Big Walk has not touched.”
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TOO LATE: South Africa’s Kathleen Taylor evades a tackle from Netherlands player Kim Lammersin a Hartleyvale Summer Series hockey match on Saturday. Netherlands won 50.
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TOO LATE: Western Province Cricket Club wicketkeeper Scott Fraser stumps Louis Delportof Bellville Cricket Club during a WPCA 1A limited overs match at the Wally Wilson Ovalin Rondebosch on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES
Tough task forWP women’scricket teamLIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
A single match could define an entireseason for theWesternProvincewom-en’s cricket team.
Province take on neighbours Boland inWellington on Sunday and a loss will slashthe team’s chances of semi-final qualifica-tion.WP currently top theWest/East group in
Cricket South Africa’s provincial league,with six wins from seven games.Boland are second, but have a game in
hand and are the only side to have beatenWP this season.Province coach Cobus Roodt is confident
his charges can pull off a victory, despitehaving three key players away on nationalduty.“TheBolandgame is an important one for
the season. If we win, we will reach thesemi-finals,” he says.“I am confident we can win. I believe the
girls canpull through. There is a lot ofworkthat has gone in to get the girls ready. Theyunderstand what lies ahead, so there is noreason why we can’t win.”Roodt’s side racked up comfortable victo-
ries in their last twomatches, posting 371/5before skittling out Border Kei for just 24runs on Saturday and then beating Borderby 36 runs on Sunday.Province have just three games left in the
pool stages; Boland on Sunday, before fac-ing Eastern Province on Saturday 1 Febru-ary and SouthWestern Districts on Sunday2 February.Finishing at the summit of theWest/East
group will ensure they go through along
with the winners of the Highveld and Cen-tral groups.The best second-placed side out of all
three groups will be the fourth semi-final-ist.A full haul of points in the last three
games could also seal a home semi-final forProvince.Roodt believes the location of the play-off
will not affect his side’s performance.“Playing at home gives you a small ad-
vantage, but we are used to playing away,”he says.“I find the team gels better when we are
away from home, because they all live ina hotel together. When they are at home,you don’t know what they are doing. I be-lieve a cricket ground is just a cricketground.”Last season Roodt’s side beat Gauteng at
the Wanderers to secure the title, afterknocking out Northerns at Newlands theprevious week.KwaZulu-Natal currently top the Central
pool,whileNortherns andGautengare firstand second, respectively, in the Highveldgroup.Roodt says they would happily face any
side in the competition should WP reachthe semis.“You expect to face the strong teams so
it doesn’t matter who we play,” he says.“We just have to ensure that we play our
very best cricket. If we do, it doesn’tmatter.I believe to be the best, you have to beat thebest – that’s one of the slogans we live byin the team.”The final pool matches against EP and
SWD will both take place at Mutual Parkin Pinelands next month.
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