THURSDAY 17 April 2014 | 0021 910 6500 | Fax: 021 910 6501/06 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.peoplespost.co.za | Mobisite: ppost.mobi TELLING IT AS IT IS CONSTANTIA | WYNBERG [email protected] • www.tangosgrill.co.za 021 712 6631 KENDAL ROAD, CONSTANTIABERG FUNCTION & EVENT FACILITIES FUNCTION & EVENT FACILITIES April Promotions April Promotions Calamari Main 400g Ribs Tangos Burger 750g Ribs 300g Rump or Sirloin R49.50 R49.50 R49.50 R99.00 R99.00 April Promotions April Promotions EYE SAVE OPTOMETRIST ALL MEDICAL AID MEMBERS SAVE WITH EYE SAVE! MEDICAL AIDS AND THE FOLLOWING CARDS ACCEPTED MasterCard® MasterCard® GRASSY PARK OPPOSITE BONA FAST FOODS 021 706 7247 0861 001 326 9am - 7pm MON-FRI | 9am - 1pm SAT A high resolution camera providing a detailed picture of the back of the eye... Free Glaucoma (eye pressure) test Free eye test for pensioners Free eye test for kids 8-12 years SINGLE VISION BIFOCAL MULTIFOCAL Incl: Eyetest + Frame + Clear Lenses Incl: Eyetest + Frame + Clear Lenses Incl: Eyetest + Frame + Clear Lenses CRIME: ILL-EQUIPPED PRISONS CONTRIBUTE TO RISE OF REPEAT OFFENDERS Tipping scales of justice MONIQUE DUVAL @monique_duval D oes everyone who commits a crime be- long in prison? This was the question posed to resi- dents at the Diep River Community Police Forum (CPF) meeting this week. The meeting was attended by residents, neighbourhood watches and police and was held at Southfield Library on Monday 14 April. In his presentation, shadow minister for correctional cervices James Selfe painted a bleak picture about the state of South Afri- can prisons. He said overcrowding and staff shortages were the main contributions to repeat of- fenders. Addressing the issues of criminals being re-arrested for the same crimes after spend- ing time in jail, Selfe said prisons were not equipped for rehabilitation. “This is why you see the same criminals being arrested for the same crimes. There is nothing geared towards rehabilitating them,” he says. He explained, according to recent statis- tics, between 65% and 95% of criminals re- leased committed another crime and were re-arrested within six months of their re- lease. During a visit on Christmas Day at Polls- moor Prison Selfe said they found only four staff on duty in the maximum security sec- tion. “Here you had more than 2500 serious criminals with only four prison staff; so what happens? They end up being locked up for almost 23 hours a day,” he says. Selfe explained when this happened there was a shift of power in prisons. Gangs took authority in the overcrowded cells and were responsible for “keeping or- der”. “The situation really gets worse from there. For self-preservation many prisoners join the gangs to avoid having their food sto- len, among other things,” he says. With the links between prison gangs and gangs outside prisons, the problem is exac- erbated as many sink further into a life of crime. Despite this, CPF chairperson Michael Kent says neighbourhood watches will not be deterred or demotivated. He explains the precinct is affected by re- peat offenders, but says watches will contin- ue to be vigilant. “Our focus is crime prevention. Whether it is repeat crimes, incidental or planned crime. Our job is to ensure that we keep watch and report all suspicious activity,” Kent said. He elaborated on the reasoning behind the presentation and said he hoped it gave residents and neighbourhood watch- es a better idea of the issues at hand. “It gives them an understanding of the broader context of what is happening and why we see the same people being arrested,” he says. Selfe listed various alternatives which in- cluded deferring sentences. In an example, he said: “What if a man was caught driving drunk and we send him to jail, where he be- comes a criminal or for the next four years we make him sweep the street in a prison uniform. The second option would have a better effect,” he said. Kent explains in the Diep River precinct the arresting of repeat offenders was “more the rule than the exception”. “We see it all the time, but the presenta- tion gave people a chance to look at it from a different perspective. Maybe not everyone who steals a chocolate belongs in jail.” V Share you thoughts on repeat offenders and South African prisons. Starting with the word “Post”. SMS your comments to 32516. SMSes cost R1. BEHIND BARS: A presentation about South African prisons revealed overcrowding and staff shortages significantly contribute to the recurrence of repeat offenders. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL People’s Post wishes Christian readers a blessed Easter and Jewish readers Chag Sameach
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CRIME: ILLEQUIPPED PRISONS CONTRIBUTE TO RISE OF REPEAT OFFENDERS
Tipping scales of justiceMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
Does everyone who commits a crime be-long in prison?
This was the question posed to resi-dents at the Diep River Community PoliceForum (CPF) meeting this week.
The meeting was attended by residents,neighbourhood watches and police and washeld at Southfield Library on Monday 14April.
In his presentation, shadow minister forcorrectional cervices James Selfe painted ableak picture about the state of South Afri-can prisons.
He said overcrowding and staff shortageswere the main contributions to repeat of-fenders.
Addressing the issues of criminals beingre-arrested for the same crimes after spend-ing time in jail, Selfe said prisons were notequipped for rehabilitation.
“This is why you see the same criminalsbeing arrested for the same crimes. There isnothing geared towards rehabilitatingthem,” he says.
He explained, according to recent statis-tics, between 65% and 95% of criminals re-leased committed another crime and werere-arrested within six months of their re-lease.
During a visit on Christmas Day at Polls-moor Prison Selfe said they found only fourstaff on duty in the maximum security sec-tion.
“Here you had more than 2500 seriouscriminals with only four prison staff; sowhat happens? They end up being locked upfor almost 23 hours a day,” he says.
Selfe explained when this happened therewas a shift of power in prisons.
Gangs took authority in the overcrowdedcells and were responsible for “keeping or-der”.
“The situation really gets worse fromthere. For self-preservation many prisonersjoin the gangs to avoid having their food sto-len, among other things,” he says.
With the links between prison gangs andgangs outside prisons, the problem is exac-erbated as many sink further into a life ofcrime.
Despite this, CPF chairperson MichaelKent says neighbourhood watches will notbe deterred or demotivated.
He explains the precinct is affected by re-peat offenders, but says watches will contin-ue to be vigilant.
“Our focus is crime prevention. Whetherit is repeat crimes, incidental or plannedcrime. Our job is to ensure that we keepwatch and report all suspicious activity,”Kent said. He elaborated on the reasoningbehind the presentation and said he hoped
it gave residents and neighbourhood watch-es a better idea of the issues at hand.
“It gives them an understanding of thebroader context of what is happening andwhy we see the same people being arrested,”he says.
Selfe listed various alternatives which in-cluded deferring sentences. In an example,he said: “What if a man was caught drivingdrunk and we send him to jail, where he be-comes a criminal or for the next four yearswe make him sweep the street in a prison
uniform. The second option would have abetter effect,” he said.
Kent explains in the Diep River precinctthe arresting of repeat offenders was “morethe rule than the exception”.
“We see it all the time, but the presenta-tion gave people a chance to look at it froma different perspective. Maybe not everyonewho steals a chocolate belongs in jail.”V Share you thoughts on repeat offenders and SouthAfrican prisons. Starting with the word “Post”. SMSyour comments to 32516. SMSes cost R1.
BEHIND BARS: A presentation about South African prisons revealed overcrowding and staff shortages significantly contribute to the recurrence ofrepeat offenders. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
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HOUSING: DISABLED PEOPLE VENT THEIR FURY AT POLITICIANS
Mounting frustrationsLAILA MAJIET
@laila_newsie
Disabled people continue to be sidelined.This was the sentiment shared at a
housing meeting last week.Wheelchair-bound locals say they are ig-
nored when it comes to the housing waitinglist. Their needs are also never taken intoaccount when residential developmentplans are made, they contend.While a number of housing projects have
sprungup acrossCapeTown in recent years,wheelchair-bound residents say thedevelop-ments are not accessible for all.Deputy Minister of Women, Children and
People with Disabilities Hendrietta Bogo-pane-Zulu says disabled people must de-mand better standards of service delivery.She suggests a housing list for disabled
people be established to ensure those withspecial needs are not overlooked.“When houses are allocated, developers
must indicatewhogets theproperties. Thoselists can be inspected by the public. They arenot top secret. However, it is your responsi-bility to enquire,” Bogopane-Zulu says.Should ahouse not be accessible for a disa-
bled beneficiary, there is a rectification pro-gramme put in place by the Department ofHumanSettlements to address this problem.“There is money this government has set
aside for top-ups to ensure houses are acces-sible. If you become disabled due to an ill-ness, you can also make use of this pro-gramme,” she says.Anthony George is confined to a wheel-
chair. He believes more awareness needs tobe created to ensure the rights of disabledpeople are not violated.“People are not aware of the processes and
policies in place to assist them,” he says.
George, who is alsothe provincial secre-tary of Disabled Peo-ple’s South Africa, saysnational governmenthas put in place poli-cies that outline theguidelines which pro-vincial and local gov-ernment should adhereto when building hous-es.“These policies aim
to ensure accessiblehouses are built for thedisabled, but are not al-ways adhered to,” heargues.Bogopane-Zulu reit-
erates this and says herdepartment, which hasan oversight function,tests norms and standards.“Should you be concerned about these
norms and standards not being upheld, con-tact my department so we can investigate.”Zou Kota-Fredericks, the deputy minister
of human settlements, says there are hous-ing developments where no disabled peoplehave benefited.“Each developermust set aside houses for
people with disabilities. These houses needto take into account the needs of the disabledperson.”AndileNdabeni says houses built inKhay-
elitsha do notmeet the needs of disabled peo-ple.“It sounds like to our leaders we do not be-
long in South Africa. I was told that a devel-opment in Site C is not suitable for peoplewith disabilities. If we do not belong in thesecommunities, where do we belong?”
Hispatience iswearing thinashehasbeensent from pillar to post in a bid to resolvethe matter.“As disabled people we are always told to
be patient. Politicians always talk, but whenare they going to work for us?” he asked.Wheelchair-bound Allen Gordon ques-
tioned the sincerity of politicians speakingat the meeting.“This sounds like a story I have heard five
years ago. How long are we going to wait be-fore you take action?” Gordon asked.Two resolutionswere takenat themeeting
to address the public’s concerns, this in-cludes spreading awareness about the rightsand responsibilities of disabled people interms of the allocation of houses.It was suggested that the Department of
Human Settlements open a satellite office inthe Western Cape.
IN DIALOGUE: Tafelsig resident Anthony George (right) says the threespheres of government, national, provincial and local, should work to-gether to ensure all houses are universally accessible. PHOTOS: LAILA MAJIET
PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERGThursday, 17 April 2014 NEWS 3
Constantia family robbed by fake policeA Constantia family was robbed in theirhome last week by three men posing as po-lice officers.According to a police report, a Constantia
resident was parked in Wellington Road,Wynberg, when he was approached by threemen who claimed they were undercover po-lice officers.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer
Keith Chandler says they demanded theman hand over his keys and proceeded tosearch his vehicle.
“Themandemanded theyprovide identifi-cation. They tookhis keys and fled in aToyo-ta bakkie,” he explains.Wynberg police arrived on the scene and
were informed that theman’s burglar alarmat his home in Constantia had been trig-gered.“Diep River police arrived in Constantia
and found the man’s wife and two childrenhad been robbed,” he says.The men got away with a laptop, iPad, for-
eign currency and cash.
No arrests have been made and police areinvestigating.Chandler says all police officers are re-
quired to present their identification whenrequested and warns residents to be alertabout fake police officers.In a separate case, police are still search-
ing for poachers who got away after beingchased by police in Hout Bay.The suspects were on a rubber duck trav-
elling towards Kommetjie when spotted bypolice.
They left behind a bag containing abaloneand crayfish, diving gear and a rubber duck.V Anyone with information about the Constantia rob-bery is urged to phone Diep River Police Station on(021) 710 7340. If you have information about thepoaching call CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
WYNBERG: CITY INVESTIGATES ALTERCATION BETWEEN OFFICIALS AND RESIDENTS
Service delivery squabbleMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
The City of Cape Town is investigatingthe circumstances which led to ashowdown between Wynberg resi-
dentDarronAraujo andProteaSubcouncilchairperson Ian Iversen.A video showing an altercation between
Araujo and Iversen during a site visit inClaremont has been circulating.The councillors –CarolBew, JanBurger,
Matthew Kempthorne, Penelope East andPhindile Maxiti – were conducting a sitevisit regarding a planning applicationwhen theywere approached byAraujo andother residents.According to a report by Araujo, he at-
tended the inspection in Torquay Avenueat the home of Simon Mantell.He said Mantell invited him to the site
inspection.In a joint statement by councillors,
about 12 residents came out of Mantell’shouse and interrupted the inspection and“proceeded to harass us quite aggressive-ly”.“Ironically, we had at this point almost
completed the inspection of the buildingwork and were proposing the item be ap-proved,” the statement reads.Araujo listed questions he posed to
IversenandWynbergward councillorEliz-abeth Brunette regarding a previous appli-cation to develop three town houses at 27Orient Road in Wynberg.The application was opposed by resi-
dents, but recommended for approval byBrunette based on zoning rights.The questions included: why councillors
inspected the property in Claremont andnot the property in Wynberg, whethercouncillors had received “gifts” from theowners of the Wynberg property and whyKempthorne abstained from voting on theapplication.“I attempted to ask the questions of the
subcouncil, seeing as our emails to the DAand Brunette have thus far been unan-
swered,” Araujo said.He said he was “slapped in the face” and
“throttled”.The video shows Araujo speaking to
Iversenashe iswalking in the street.Arau-jo puts his hand on Iversen’s back andIversen removes it.An unknown man asks Iversen whether
or not he has received a donation andAraujo also directs this question at him.
Iversen hits Araujo in the face with pa-perhehas inhis handand thenholdsArau-jo by the neck. The video does not depictthe lead-up to the altercation or what hap-pened subsequently to the incident.But councillors claim the showdownwas
no coincidence as the altercation was re-corded and a journalist was present.“It seems to point toward a carefully
thought out plan to goad and harass us
with the specific purpose of elicitinga reac-tion,” they say.Councillors explain the purpose of the
site visit was to gain first-hand knowledgeof an application. They say it is an ad-journed subcouncil meeting and so coun-cillors do not engagewith residents duringthese inspections. “We tried to indicate asmuch to Araujo and his group and startedto leave the premises when it was obvioustheywerenot prepared to listen to reason,”the statement continues.Councillors claim they were followed by
the group and “badgered” by Araujo who“invaded” Iversen’s personal space.“It was done in a persistent and aggres-
sive manner that was nothing short of badpolitical theatre,” they say.Araujo also claims Brunette told him to
“F*** off”. This is not evident on the video.The councillors referred questions of
this allegation to Speaker Dirk Smit for aresponse.Smit confirmed he received a formal
complaint and said: “Information and evi-dencewill be gathered, collated and consid-ered in due process for evaluation and ap-propriate action.”Councillors say they are baffled by the
behaviour of residents as “there are nu-merous processes in place that allow resi-dents to raise their concerns and objec-tions if they disagree with any decisionmade at subcouncil”.But according to a letter from Araujo to
residents he was informed by Pierre Hoffafrom the City’s Land Use Department thatdue to a recent judgement by the Constitu-tionalCourt, residents couldnot appeal thedecision. The City confirmed this.A meeting to establish an interim com-
mittee for a ratepayers association washeld last night. Residents also invited theANC and Cope along with Brunette to lis-ten to their concerns.V To watch the video, visit www.peoplespost.co.zaV Share your thoughts on this incident. Starting withthe word “Post”, SMS your comments to 32516.SMSes cost R1.
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BALLROOM: SOUTHFIELD RESIDENTS WANTS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO DANCE
Living to grace the stageBehind the visual impact of ballroom
gowns and grace displayed on thedance floormuchhardworkgoes into
this genre.Dancers Stephanie van der Poll, from
Southfield, and her partner Alessio Mi-raglia, from Italy, know the effort and sac-rifice ballroom dance requires.
The couple recently won the Dance to beWild competition in Johannesburg whichwas organised to focus on preserving andprotecting the wild life in South Africa.
Van der Poll and Miraglia are dancepartners for just over a year.
Dancing since she was 10, Van der Poll(23) has her sights on competitions on aglobal scale.
Shortly before the world championshipsin Paris, France, Van der Poll and herformer partnerwere involved in a car acci-dent, nearly putting paid to the hard workthey put in during rehearsals.
“Just days before we took the stage, mypartner and I were in a car accident andI broke my wrist. I took my cast off just be-fore our performance and still competedbecause it was too big of an achievement(to miss),” says Van der Poll.
The dance pair was placed in the top 24ranking.
Shortly thereafter her previous partnerstopped dancing and Van der Poll was inthe market for a new dance partner. Shefound Miraglia through an online adver-tisement.
The duo leave Cape Town on Tuesday 15April to compete in Italy and England.
“Iwant to encourage young children andadults to join this wonderful sport becauseyou can reach any dream if you are dedi-cated, drivenandpassionate about dance,”says Van der Poll.
GRACEFUL: Stephanie van der Poll and Alessio Miraglia compete in New Jersey, USA.PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Vaccine stockruns out againThere is again a shortfall in the nationalsupply of polio and measles vaccines.
The provincial Department of Health ismanaging the available stock in the prov-ince to reduce the impact as far as possible.
“In the Western Cape, we are doing ourbest to manage the stock situation with theavailable stocks. We will keep our patientsinformed,” said provincial minster ofhealth Theuns Botha.
“In the meantime, patients should con-tact their local healthcare facilities to en-quire about the availability of stock.Should stocknot be available immediately,please ensure that the child is immunisedas soon as stock returns to normal.”
Asan interimarrangement, vaccines arebeing re-distributed between provincial fa-cilities to maintain a balanced availabilityof vaccines.
According to a letter from the Biovac In-stitute, the national supplier, 1.8 milliondoses of measles vaccines will be deliveredto thenationalDepartment ofHealthby theend of this month.
More than three million doses of poliovaccines were not released by the supplieras the vaccine vialmonitorwas out of spec-ification and could not be released.
Replacement polio vaccines stock isscheduled to be released towards the endof May.
Blind Buddy DayA day in their shoes will grant immensegratitude.
The League of Friends of the Blind (Lo-fob) creates an opportunity every year forfellow South Africans to show unity withblind people by participating in Blind Bud-dy Day, to be held on Friday 30 May.
Wear a pair of dark shades, display a Lo-fob Blind Buddy sticker for R10 and taketime to do an activity blindfolded.
The aim is to raise awareness, break bar-riers and raise urgent funds for Lofob.
Lofob’s wish for the year is to have great-er awareness and public participation.V For more information about Lofob or the BlindBuddy Day visit www.lofob.org.za.
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CRIME: RESERVISTS, WATCH HONOURED FOR HARD WORK
Effort equalsthe rewardsMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
Crime in the Diep River police precinct isdown by 23%.
This was revealed by Sector 2 Command-erWarrantOfficerTobievanderWalt at theDiepRiverCommunityPoliceForum (CPF)meeting this week.
The meeting – attended by residents,neighbourhood watches and police – washeld at Southfield Library on Monday 14April.
Giving an overview of the crime in theprecinct, Van der Walt said cooperationfrom neighbourhood watches, private secu-rity companies was key to their success.
He said theft out of motor vehicles contin-ued to plague the precinct as several casesare reported each week.
“Withwinter comingwewant tourgemo-torists to take more care when parkingtheir vehicles. Please ensure you do notleave valuables in your vehicle,” he said.
Van der Walt said police reservists con-tinued to assist in bringing down crime andclock more than 600 hours of patrollingeach month.
The station has 14 reservists whose per-formance has awarded them the secondplace for the number of hours worked byall reservists in the Western Cape.
Van der Walt said with manpower short-ages at the stations, committed reservistsand neighbourhood watches were instru-mental in fighting crime.
“Yes, we do have staff shortages, especial-ly among the detectives. Unfortunately,
these are not easy positions to fill,” he says.Van der Walt says in addition to the theft
out of motor vehicles there have been a fewhigh-profile cases.
“The watches and reservists play a veryimportant role and I would like to thankthem for their dedication,” he says.
Those present had a chuckle when Vander Walt explained how two Retreat menlanded in hot water after reporting anarmed robbery.
On Monday, the two men got stuck withtheir vehicle in De Waal Road and were ap-proached by four men who held them up atgunpoint and demanded they hand overtheir keys.
But something was wrong with the vehi-cle and the four men made off with the keys.
Themenreported the incident to a securi-ty firm which contacted police.
Police apprehended the four men in MainRoad and confiscated the keys and the toygun used in the robbery.
In a twist, later that day the same officerwho took the statement from the Retreatmen caught them attempting to break in toa vehicle.
They were arrested and are to appear inthe Wynberg Magistrate’s Court today.
CPF chairperson Michael Kent raisedconcerns about children walking with ear-phones and warned it posed a security risk.
“I also want to urge people to please stopleaving valuables in their cars. We continu-ally remind people, but it doesn’t sink in,”he says.
Kent thanked watches and police fortheir efforts in keeping the precinct safe.
PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERGThursday, 17 April 20146 OUT AND ABOUT
Notice is hereby given that the meeting of the 24 (twenty four) subcouncils for the City ofCape Town will take place at the time and venue indicated in the schedule below:
2Kraaifontein Council Chambers,Brighton Road, Kraaifontein
16 10:00Fred Monk021 980 6053
3Goodwood Municipal Building,Voortrekker Road, Goodwood
17 10:00Johannes Brand021 590 1676
4Parow Council Chambers, Tallent Street,Parow
17 09:00Ardela van Niekerk021 444 0196
5Council Chambers, corner of JakkalsvleiAvenue and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel
16 10:00Martin Julie021 695 8161
6Bellville Council Chambers, BellvilleCivic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville
14 10:00Pat Jansen021 918 2024
7Durbanville Council Chambers, corner ofOxford and Queen Street, Durbanville
14 10:00Carin Viljoen021 444 0689
8Strand Council Chambers, corner of FaganStreet and Main Road, Strand
17 10:00Izak du Toit021 850 4149
9Solomon Tshuku Hall, Solomon TshukuRoad, Site C, Khayelitsha
16 10:00Johnson Fetu021 360 1351
10Lookout Hill Tourism Facility, corner ofSpine Way and Mew Road, Ilitha Park,Khayelitsha
14 10:00Goodman Rorwana021 360 3201
11Fezeka Council Chambers, corner of GovanMbeki and Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu
16 10:00Kayise Nombakuse021 630 1737
12Lentegeur Administrative Building,corner of Merrydale and Melkbos Road,Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain
17 11:00Kenneth Snippers021 444 8698
13 Ruth First Community Hall,Sinqolamthi Street, Philippi
16 10:00Lunga Bobo021 630 1619
14Fezeka Council Chambers, corner of GovanMbeki and Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu
14 10:00Anthony Mathe021 630 1678
15Plover Room, Pinelands Training Centre,St Stephens Road, Pinelands
16 10:00Mariëtte Griessel021 531 3437
16Council Chambers, 11th Floor,44 Wale Street, Cape Town
14 10:00Marius Coetsee021 487 2055
17Dulcie September Civic Centre (minor hall),corner of Klipfontein and Protea Street,Athlone
17 10:00Edgar Carolissen021 444 0500/03
18Subcouncil Chambers, corner of Buck Roadand Sixth Avenue, Lotus River
17 10:00Okkie Manuels021 700 4020
19Council Chambers, Central Circle,Fish Hoek
14 10:00Desiree Mentor021 784 2011
20Council Chambers, Alphen Centre,Constantia Main Road, Constantia
16 10:00Alesia Bosman021 444 8112
21Council Chambers, Van Riebeeck Road,Kuils River
16 10:00Pieter Grobler021 900 1502
22Strand Council Chambers, corner ofFagan Street and Main Road, Strand
14 10:00Richard Moi021 900 1508
23Lentegeur Administrative Building,corner of Merrydale and Melkbos Road,Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain
14 10:00Raphael Martin021 444 8722
24Khayelitsha Training Centre, corner ofLwandle and Spine Road, Khayelitsha
17 10:00Goodman Rorwana021 444 7532
To access the full agenda and all supporting documentation 72 hours before the meeting goto www.capetown.gov.za/subcouncils.
Highlight the date of the subcouncil meeting, choose the subcouncil you require anddownload the agenda. Please report any difficulties to the relevant subcouncil manager.
The following policies and plans are open for public consultation during themonth of April 2014.These policies and plans are available for scrutiny at subcouncil offices and interested parties maycomment on these policies:
• Draft Memorialisation Policy• Draft Parks Development Policy• Draft Tree Policy
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THESUBCOUNCILS: APRIL 2014
Ameeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Thursday 24 April 2014 at10:00 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 Chamberand, therefore, seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to attendthe meeting, you are requested to contact Michelle Alberts on 021 400 3708 between09:00 and 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.
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER
NOTICE OF AMEETING OF THE COUNCILOF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN
Saturday 19 April
V Tokai: A craft market will be held at thelibrary from 09:00 to 13:00. For further detailsor to book a table call Carol on 073 157 6266.
V Retreat: Heathfield High School will host afundraising reunion for former pupils. There willbe a bring and braai at the school from 11:00until 16:00 and a ’90s disco party at ProteaHall in Main Road, Bergvliet, from 20:00 untillate. Admission to the disco is R100. All fundsraised will go towards the construction of aschool hall. For additional information call072 023 7271.
Wednesday 23 April
V Plumstead: The Women’s AgriculturalAssociation will hold its next meeting at theDutch Reformed Church in Ophir Road at 10:00.Entry is R20 for visitors. Phone Rentia van Zylon (021) 712 9450 or Hilde Schoeman on(021) 797 4911.
V Bergvliet: Bergvliet High School will hold aninter-schools literature quiz at the school at19:00 to celebrate World Book Day. There willbe 19 schools participating and the audiencewill be allowed to answer questions. Refresh-ments will be on sale and a variety of prizes to
be won. Phone Patsy on (021) 712 0284.
V Wynberg: There are free exercise classes atthe Vigilance Hall in Begga Road from 18:15 to19:15. Phone Rayhanna on (021) 828 2798.
Thursday 24 April
V Bergvliet: A demonstration of mobility –improving exercises for senior women will behosted at the Dreyersdal Communicare Hallfrom 10:30 to 12:30. Phone Henriette on(021) 712 5888.
Friday 25 April
V Newlands: The Cape Natural History Clubwill host a talk by Dean Allen at the Athenae-um at 20:00. The talk, titled James Logan,Laird of Matjiesfontein, describes how Loganbecame so successful. Entry is R20. Call Sheilaon (021) 782 1620 or visit www.capenaturalhis-toryclub.co.za.
Saturday 26 April
V Meadowridge: Lions Club of Bergvliet willhost their monthly book sale from 8:00 until12:15 at the grassed area at Meadowridge Parkand shop. Donations of books are alwayswelcome and can be dropped off at the sale.Contact Sandy on (021) 762 1048.
V Wynberg: The Cape Town Family HistorySociety will hold its next meeting at St John’sChurch at 14:30. The speaker is Dr HelenRobinson who will talk about her latest bookConstantia and its Neighbours. Entry is R20
and includes tea and eats. Phone DavidSlingsby on (021) 715 5104 or Ann Smythe on(021) 794 6225 or email [email protected].
Tuesday 29 April
V Pinelands: Cansa and Life Healthcare willlaunch a Cancer Support Group for all cancersurvivors and their families. The first meetingwill be held from 17:30 until 19:00 at LifeVincent Pallotti Conference Room. Sister BenitaDuckitt will speak on debunking the myths ofcancer. Refreshments will be served. Book yourplace with Jennilee Hey on (021) 689 5347.
Thursday 1 May
V Constantia: The annual Teddy Bear Fair willbe held at Buitenverwachting Wine Farm, KleinConstantia Road, from 10:00 to 16:00. Entry isR30 for adults and R10 for children. For moreinformation email [email protected].
Saturday 17 May
V Diep River: Musgrave Park Service Centre willhost a dance at their premises on Old KendalRoad from 19:30. The dress code is smartcasual and entry is R30. Phone Citty on(021) 712 9737 or 084 723 2203.
Wednesday 21 May
V Hout Bay: Hout Bay police will hold ameeting for all liquor traders at Hout BayLibrary from 10:00 to 12:00. There will be apresentation by the Liquor Board. Call SergeantTheresa Lockem on (021) 791 8660.
PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERGThursday, 17 April 2014 NEWS 7TRANSPORT: SAFE PARKING NODES TO PROMOTE CYCLING
Pedal powerto help makeCity greenerNICOLE MCCAIN
@nickymccain
Saving the planet, one bicycle and art-work at a time.That is the aim behind a number of
bicycle parking spots, in the form of art in-stallations, to be fitted throughout ward 57.The parking is intended to serve as func-
tional art, says ward councillor Brett Her-ron.“The objective is to provide well-located
bicycle parking to encourage and supportcycling as ameans of commuting and at thesame time add some points of interest anddesign within the ward,” he says.The parking will be set up in key points
in Salt River, Observatory, Mowbray,Woodstock, District Six and Vredehoek.A number of nodes and locations in the
ward are being investigated with the helpof the City of Cape Town’s Urban Designand Non-Motorised Transport branches,says Herron.The sites have not been formalised yet.Herron hopes to have the first group of
parking installations up by the end of June.“Depending on the cost of the designs I
would like to install two or three locationsin this financial year.“If the designsworkwell thenwe can look
at extending this to other sites,” he says.Last year, Lifestyle on Kloof mall rolled
out a bicycle parking lot to accommodateshoppers who chose to cycle.Cape Town has a growing number of ur-
bancyclistswhouse their bikes to commutetowork and travel to local shops and restau-rants, explains Bicycle Cape Town spokes-person Leonie Mervis.
One of the biggest needs for cyclists in thecity, alongside safe cycle routes, is to havesecure and easily accessible parking facili-ties, she says.“Currently there are only a few centrally
located bicycle racks in the city centre, butthere are none located in the Kloof area.Kloof Street is a prime spot for secure park-ing, with a cluster of shops located nearby,”she says. Cyclists can look forward to morebicycle-friendly parking areas across themetropole, Mervis says.“Over thenext yearweplan to roll out our
Bike Friendly Campaign to more venues inand around the city. The next location forbicycle parking facilities is planned for theBay Harbour Market in Hout Bay and willgo hand in hand with an initiative to en-courage people to cycle to the market,” shesays.The parking will tie in with a plan to roll
out a green cycling lane along Strand Streetand Albert Road, Woodstock.The contract has been awarded and work
should commence next month.The lanes will go a long way towards cre-
ating safer cycling environments, aswell asencouraging other road users to share thepublic right of way in the city, says Herron.“Cyclists will use the green surface there-
by increasing driver awareness and reduc-ing transport conflicts.“The clear demarcation of lanes will help
promote the safety for cyclists sharing theroad with motorists by increasing the visi-bility of the lane, and the cyclists, for thosedrivers.”The cycle lanes should not impact on traf-
fic, saysHerron, as traffic laneswill remainthe standard size.
LOCK AND GO: Bicycle parking, which will serve as functional art, will be rolled out in Vrede-hoek, District Six, Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory and Mowbray. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN
Golf day for awarenessA tee-off for a good cause sounds like a fan-tastic day. The SunflowerFundwill be host-ing their firstNorthern Suburbs golf day onFriday 6 June at the Strand Golf Club.The event’s objective is to raise money to
pay for the tissue typing of potential bonemarrow stem cell donors.
Each golfer will receive a goodie bag andthere will be prizes for the top 10 four-ballsas well as an entertainment package to beauctioned by Alf Duncan Auctioneers.V For more information or to enter contact Janinele Roux on 082 336 1112 or email her on [email protected].
PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERGThursday, 17 April 20148 GENERAL
The City of Cape Town is in the process of finalising its Draft Arts, Culture and CreativeIndustries Policy.
In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, thepublic and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit recommendationsand input to the City from 15 April 2014 to 15 May 2014.
Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted by:
• Fax: 086 588 6844• E-mail: [email protected]• Written submission: Arts and Culture Department, 14th Floor, Telkom Tower Building, 2
Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001• Online: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay
The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people livingwith disabilities and people from other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit writtencomments to have their comments, recommendations and input recorded and submitted tothe City. Contact the following persons:
For general public participation:Frederick Venter at 021 400 1768 or [email protected]
For disadvantaged groups:Anele Viti at 021 400 1652 or [email protected]
The draft policy will be available for viewing at www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, atsubcouncil offices and libraries.
Direct enquiries to Natalie Harper at 021 417 4101 or [email protected].
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER67/2014
HAVE YOUR SAY!DRAFT ARTS, CULTURE AND
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES POLICY
CITY OF CAPE TOWNTHE CITY PROMOTES AND APPLIES THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENTEQUITY. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Human Communications (Cape) C108343
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS • TENANCY & HOMEOWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT• HOUSING MAINTENANCEARTISAN (CARPENTER)
Requirements: • A relevant Trade Certificate • 3 years’ relevant experience • Knowledge ofthe Occupational Health and Safety Act • Proven supervisory skills • Physically fit • A validCode EB driver’s licence (PDP would be advantageous)
Key Performance Areas: Coordinate and control the set-up, work in progress andcompletion of specialised tasks/activities associated with the installation, maintenance andrepair to carpentry work etc, by including, monitoring and correcting the productivity andperformance outputs of support personnel and attending to routine/general administrative,recording requirements contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objectives
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to: • Work outside normal workinghours during emergencies and planned overtime • Be on standby when required • Work in allweather conditions
Requirements: • A relevant Trade Certificate • 3 years’ relevant experience • Knowledge ofthe Occupational Health and Safety Act • Proven supervisory skills • A valid Code EB driver’slicence (PDP would be advantageous) • Willingness to work outside normal working hoursduring emergencies and planned overtime, be on standby when required and work in allweather conditions
Key Performance Areas: • Interpret and coordinate specific pre-work and site requirementswith regard to bricklaying, installation, repairs and planned maintenance • Complete internaltransactional documentation • Coordinate and perform the activities associated withconstruction installations and finishes in order to ensure installation and safety procedures andguidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated withquality workmanship • Undertake planned and predictive brickwork maintenance • Performfaultfinding and repairs
Please forward your application to [email protected] Date: 25 April 2014
Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careersNo late applications will be considered.
If no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closingdate, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
WESTERN CAPEPROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT
The Speaker and Members of theWestern Cape Provincial Parliamentwish the Christian community of the
Western Cape a blessed Easter.
Human Communications (Cape) C107526
Local chardonnay in world top 10 listA Durbanville Hills chardonnayhas been named one of the Top 10 inthe world.This honour was bestowed upon
Durbanville Hills’ 2012 RhinofieldsChardonnay at the 2014 Chardon-nay du Monde held in France.The international panel of judges
tasted 794 wines from 40 countries.Durbanville Hills shares the top po-sition with France, Canada, Swit-zerland, the Czech Republic, Aus-tralia and Spain.Cellar master Martin Moore says
the 2012 Rhinofields Chardonnay isa superbwine and believes the tech-nique used of rolling the barrelscontributed to the wine’s complexi-
ty. “We follow a much gentler ap-proach with our Rhinofields Char-donnay and believe a chardonnayshould never be overpowered bywood. To ensure a seamless integra-tion between oak and fruit we fer-ment andmature 60% of the wine instainless steel tanks over a 12-month period. The other 40%spends the same amount of time inFrenchoakbarrels.We roll these in-stead of stirring the lees in the con-ventional manner,” he says.“We reduce contact with oxygen
by not having to remove the bung,thereby helping to preserve thewine’s delicate aromas and fruit fla-vours. The technique has imparted
a deliciously creamy texture to thewine and the result is a full-bodiedwine with flavours of zesty citrus,peaches, dried apricots, cedar,woodspice and almonds.“It is one of my favourite wines to
serve with creamy sauce-baseddishes, cured ham, salmon and Eis-bein.”Rhinofields reserve range refers
to the indigenous Cape Renos-terveld of which some species growclose to the Durbanville Hills cellar.V Five People’s Post readers can each wina hamper containing two bottles of the 2012Rhinofields Chardonnay. Go to www.people-spost.co.za to enter. Winners will be notifiedby phone.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL: TRIBUTE TO MUSIC GREATS
Nostalgic serenadeTake a trip downmemory lane
with the latest production onstage at the GrandWest Roxy
Revue Bar.HeartbreakHotelpays tribute to
many music greats during theshow’s run, every Wednesday toSaturday between Friday 18 Apriland Saturday 31 May.If you are a fan of Elvis Presley,
The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis,Buddy Holly, Marilyn Monroe,Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran,Cliff Richard, Cher, The BeachBoys, Queen, Roy Orbison, TheBee Gees, Tom Jones, CreedenceClearwater Revival, Little Rich-ard and Shakin’ Stevens, thenHeartbreak Hotel is the show foryou.Heading the cast is its producer
and director James Marais, wellknown for his Elvis Presley trib-ute shows, with Ian Black ondrums, Louis Coetzee on lead gui-
tar, Vernon Barnard on acousticguitar and vocals, Anthony Kin-sey on bass guitar and backing vo-cals, Nick Pay on keyboards andvocals, Monique Cassells on leadand backing vocals and ClaireSchrickker and Jenny Beck asbackup dancers. The MC for theshow is Fanie Schoeman.V Doors open at 20:00 and the curtainrises at 20:30. Tickets cost R90 and areavailable from Computicket. Five People’sPost readers can win double tickets to theshow on Thursday 8 May. Go to www.peo-plespost.co.za to enter. Winners will benotified by phone.
MUSICAL MEMORIES: James Maraispays tribute to the greats inHeartbreak Hotel.
GRACEFUL GLIDING: The annual Western Province FigureskatingChampionships was held at the Ice Station at GrandWest at the week-end. Lejeanne Marais (24) was crowned WP champion. The currentSouth African champion’s mother was also a figureskater. Lejeane hasbeen skating since the age of two and will be representing WP at thenational champs in Lynwood, Pretoria, next year.
PHOTO: LIZA VAN DEVENTER/PHOTO24
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KNOCKED ON: UCT’s Michael Botha loses possession as Tygerberg RFC’s Alrich Muller (right)and Kyle Breytenbach (left) put in tackles during a Super League A match at Florida Parkon Saturday. UCT won 47-17. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES
Lauren shoots for the starsLIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
Most sportsmen and women will be fa-miliar with the saying “hard workbeats talent when talent doesn’t work
hard”.Most will also understand it means they
need to be determined, committed and dili-gent even though they are naturally gifted.Few will be able to actually apply the ad-
vice offered and reach the pinnacle of thesport they practise.And only a handful embody the statement
in the way that Western Province under-18netball star Lauren Nicholas does.The Plumstead High pupil plays for her
school and club teams, and spends most ofher free time on the netball court.She recently played through the pain of a
serious ankle injury at the action netball in-ter-provincial tournament.“The medic said I had a torn ligament and
that I couldn’t complete the tournament, butstill I decided to play the next day,” she says.“I had tears in my eyes throughout the
match but if my mind is set on a goal, I willcomplete it no matter the obstacles.”The 16-year-old started playing netball as
a 10-year-old at Plumstead PreparatorySchool and has been hooked ever since sheshot the ball the first time.“It all started during a fun day at school
and one of the activities was netball shoot-ing,” she says.“I picked the ball up and shot it; I was sup-
posed to give someone else a turn, but I in-sisted that they let me do it again.”.Her love for the game and natural ability
was first noticed a year later in grade fiveat John Graham Primary School, when shereceived Western Province colours for thefirst time.She went on to represent Province again
from grades 6 to 9, before playing for the ac-tion netball side for the first time this year.The Ottery resident says she only started
playing the indoor version of the game lastyear.“I was overwhelmed, because I didn’t ex-
pect to actually get into the Western Prov-ince team,” she says.
“The Plumstead High under-19 team wonour league and played in the finals in Dur-banville, where a scout asked me to comeplay for Claremont Arena indoor netballteam. From there I was asked to try out forthe Western Province team.”Nicholas’ side managed to claim fourth
place at the tournament, but she feels theycould have done better.Her talent and warrior spirit once again
caught the attention of scouts and she willparticipate in trials for the South Africanunder-18 team in October.Nicholas adds her short-term goal is to be
selected for the national side.She hopes to one day make a career of the
sport, playing overseas.“I love netball, learning new tactics and
ways to play the sport,” she says.“My mother always says that I loved
shooting the ball when I was younger. Net-ball is exciting; it’s fast-paced and physicalas well as tactical.”Nicholas will continue captaining her
school team and the Claremont Arena un-der-25 side once her ankle heals.
SHARP SHOOTER: Plumstead High School pupilLauren Nicholas represented the Western Prov-ince under-18 side at the action netball inter-pro-vincial tournament. PHOTO: LIAM MOSES
UNDER PRESSURE: ASDAcademy’s Sherwin Jouls(left) tries to control pos-session as Zeesha FC (Cru-saders) player WaseemGeorge rushes in to make atackle during an ABC Mot-sepe League match at Wil-liam Herbert Sports Com-plex on Saturday.PHOTO:RASHIED ISAACS
FLYING LEAP: An RC Athletico player jumps to avoid a sliding tackle from All Stars player TyroneJacobs (grounded) during an under-17 match at Chucker Road Sports Complex on Saturday. AllStars won 6-0. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
THURSDAY 17 April 2014 | People's Post | Page 12 | 0021 910 6500 | ppost.mobi
SPORTVDH ATTORNEYS
We deal with the following matters :BAIL & CRIMINAL (24hrs)
CLEAN THROUGH: Wynberg Boys’ High School’s Keegan Timm speeds towardsthe try-line during an under-19A match against Rondebosch Boys’ High schoolin Rondebosch on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES
TOO QUICK: Wynberg Boys’ High School’s Ibie Adams beats Rondebosch Boys’ High School player MichaelPalframan in an under-19A match in Rondebosch on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES
Run to get Green Point glowingSouthAfrica’smost unique road race is setto hit the streets of Cape Townwith a burstof colour on Saturday 10 May.The Neon Run will see participants run,
cycle, skate or walk the 5km night routecovered in neon accessories and bodypaint, only to be greeted by a neon partyat the finish line.Event manager Tavis Brown expects the
inaugural event to be loads of fun.“Aftermonths of planning theNeonRun,
we are so excited to be launching thisunique event in SA,” he says.
“We have had an amazing response andlook forward to the electric event.”Participants will travel through several
different “glow zones” that will show thefull effect of their paint and accessoriesduring the course.The party to follow will feature some of
SA’s top artists, including Chris Taylor,Dean Fuel, ShortStraw, The Kiffness and5FM’s Roger Goode.
The race aims to unite thousands of peo-ple under the night sky in one exciting andunique event.Organisers say participants can expect a
fun night as they experience the “neon life-style”, whether on foot, skates or wheels.The event will take place at the Cape
Town Stadium forecourt from 15:00 until23:00 on Saturday 10 May.Single tickets cost R220, while group en-
tries of four people ormore cost R180. Chil-dren’s tickets cost R90.All entrantswill get glowsticks; other ac-
cessories will be on sale.For tickets or more information visit
www.neonrun.co.za.Follow the action on Twitter at @Neon-
RunSA and on Facebook at www.face-book.com/NeonRunSA.V Five People’s Post readers can each win doubletickets to the Neon Run. Visit www.peoples-post.co.za to enter. Winners will be notified tele-phonically.
WPCC win the silverware againLIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
Western Province Cricket Clubclaimed its second consecutiveFeed-em Pitseng Knockout Cup after
thrashing Panorama Primary School in thefinal on Saturday.Team manager Shaheed Shaik says their
secret to victorywas ensuring his team com-peted against quality opposition.“Wewent through a rigorous training and
warm-up schedule where we played 23warm-up games in preparation for the tour-nament,” he says.“Half of the teams were under-15 and un-
der-16 sides, so we were pretty confidentplaying against teams our own age when wewent to the final.”The tournament kicked off in January
with over 60 school and club under-13 sidescompeting. The final four then met in thesemi-finals at Sahara ParkNewlands on Sat-urday to decide who would lift the trophy.The penultimate games took a 15-over for-
mat and pitted Panorama Primary againstGrassy Park’s Bluebells Cricket Club andWPCC against Kenridge Primary, in twoNorthern Suburbs vs Southern Suburbs en-
counters.Panorama went through to the final after
a narrow, one-run win, while WPCC beatKenridge by 20 runs to set up another north-south clash in the final – a 20-over encounter.
Panorama won the toss and elected to bat.After reaching a healthy total of 114/2 in 14overs, WPCC’s bowling attack struck withdevastating effect to bowl Panorama out forjust 123 in the 19th over.
ColeWalbrugh starred for Panoramawitha classy 62 off 65 balls. WPCC bowlers Cam-eron Tanner and Jono Bird were at their de-structive best, taking 5/7 and 3/2 respective-ly.WPCC reached the required 124 in just 13
overs for the loss of only two wickets.Rondebosch Boys’ Junior School pupil Le-
han Botha scored 57, his second half-ton onthe day, while Jono Bird proved himself anall-rounder with 47 not out.Shaik says Tanner and Bird’s wicket
hauls came as a surprise as neither is a regu-lar bowler.“The secret is that the boys believed in
themselves,” he says.“They played so many games and knew
their role in the team. They didn’t look atthemselves as individuals; they looked atthemselves as a team competing to win thefinal.”The individual awards also went to the
tournament victors, withBotha’s half centu-ries earning him the player of the tourna-ment award and Tanner winning the bowlerof the tournament thanks to his fifer in thefinal. Kenridge Primary’s Francois Jouberttook the batsman of the tournament awardthanks to his unbeaten 75 in the semi-final.
TRIUMPHANT AGAIN: Western Province Cricket Club won its second consecutive Feedem PitsengKnockout Cup at Newlands on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
