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This comes after the City of Cape Town has found a way to channel funds from develop- ment levies and the annual budgets to up- grade Kommetjie Road. The plan was revealed by South Peninsula Subcouncil chairperson Felicity Purchase, who says residents can expect a host of changes. With the use of the City’s Development Levy Policy, a conceptual plan is being drawn up to improve the road by rehabilitat- ing the pavements and the installation of a dual carriageway road with two lanes in each direction. This is expected to be complemented with a centre median and non-motorised trans- port facilities on both sides. Mayoral Committee member for Trans- port Brett Herron says the three-year budget is still in its draft form and makes allowance for R6m for the upgrade of Kommetjie Road. He says the City’s budget, currently open for public comment, could see R1m from the 2014/2015 budget, R4m from the 2015/2016 budget and R1m from the 2016/2017 budget go towards the upgrade. Herron explains insufficient funds will be collected from the development contribu- tions to cover the full cost of the road up- grade. “Additional funding will be required from the City’s internally funded budget and will be obtained from the bulk budget allocations for major metropolitan road reconstruction and rehabilitation,” he says. Herron further says the split in funding can only be determined once a consultant has been appointed. The consultant would have to review the conceptual proposals and determined a re- vised cost estimate for the project. Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers As- sociation (KRRA) chairperson Patrick Dowling says residents have raised continu- ous concerns about the condition of the road over the years. High traffic volumes during peak hours, long tailbacks in both directions, the poor condition of the road surface and the ab- sence of a safe lane for cyclists are among some of the concerns. “On Monday 3 March it took more than 30 minutes to travel less than 5kms between Ocean View and the four-way intersection,” he says. Dowling explains this was without an ac- cident or roadblock which slowed down traf- fic. He expresses his frustration, saying many people turn around when they see the tail- backs and take the long detour through Red Hill. Herron says the pavement structure is in need of rehabilitation or a total reconstruc- tion. Much of Kommetjie Road cannot be re- habilitated in its present position, he adds. “The proposed future dual carriageways are on a slightly different alignment within the road reserve. The present proposal is for a dual carriageway road with two lanes in each direction with a centre median and non-motorised transport facilities on both sides,” he says. The project will consist of four phases: concept review, engineering design, pro- curement and construction. Herron says the conceptual design review will take place between 2014 and 2015, while the detailed design and construction is scheduled for the period between 2015 and 2017. The first area to be focused on is the sec- tion between the intersection at the Ou Kaapse Road extension and Pokela Road. “Appropriate intersection improvements including turning lanes and slip lanes, as de- termined by traffic movement volumes at the upgraded intersections, will be decided on during the conceptual design review,” Herron says. Construction will see work focusing on one carriageway, completing it and moving traffic onto the first new carriageway while the second carriageway is constructed. Herron says accommodating traffic dur- ing the construction is an essential require- ment. Ocean View Civic Association (OVCA) chairperson Oliver Castro is pleased “some- thing is being done”. He says Kommetjie Road is the cause of frustration for motorists and commuters. “Many struggle to get to work and school on time, due to all the congestion. The road is in dire need of fixing and we look forward to seeing the plans,” he says. V Share your thoughts on the upgrade. Starting with the word “Post” SMS your comments to 32516. SMSes cost R1. MONIQUE DUVAL Road to r ad to r ecov ecov ery ery KOMMETJIE ROAD: UPGRADE ON THE CARDS GOING PLACES: A conceptual plan for the R6m upgrade for Kommetjie Road is being drawn up. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
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Potholes, congestion, unstable shoulderareas and tar breaking along Kom-metjie Road could soon be a thing of the
past.This comesafter theCityofCapeTownhas
found a way to channel funds from develop-ment levies and the annual budgets to up-grade Kommetjie Road.The planwas revealed by South Peninsula
Subcouncil chairperson Felicity Purchase,who says residents can expect a host ofchanges.With the use of the City’s Development
Levy Policy, a conceptual plan is beingdrawnup to improve the road by rehabilitat-ing the pavements and the installation of adual carriageway road with two lanes ineach direction.This is expected to be complemented with
a centre median and non-motorised trans-port facilities on both sides.Mayoral Committee member for Trans-
port BrettHerron says the three-year budgetis still in its draft form andmakes allowancefor R6m for the upgrade of Kommetjie Road.He says the City’s budget, currently open
for public comment, could see R1m from the2014/2015 budget, R4m from the 2015/2016budget and R1m from the 2016/2017 budgetgo towards the upgrade.Herron explains insufficient funds will be
collected from the development contribu-tions to cover the full cost of the road up-grade.“Additional fundingwill be required from
the City’s internally funded budget and willbe obtained from the bulk budget allocationsfor major metropolitan road reconstructionand rehabilitation,” he says.Herron further says the split in funding
can only be determined once a consultanthas been appointed.The consultant would have to review the
conceptual proposals and determined a re-vised cost estimate for the project.Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers As-
sociation (KRRA) chairperson Patrick
Dowling says residents have raised continu-ous concerns about the condition of the roadover the years.High traffic volumes during peak hours,
long tailbacks in both directions, the poorcondition of the road surface and the ab-sence of a safe lane for cyclists are amongsome of the concerns.“OnMonday 3 March it took more than 30
minutes to travel less than 5kms betweenOcean View and the four-way intersection,”he says.Dowling explains this was without an ac-
cident or roadblockwhich slowed down traf-fic.He expresses his frustration, sayingmany
people turn around when they see the tail-backs and take the long detour through RedHill.Herron says the pavement structure is in
need of rehabilitation or a total reconstruc-tion. Much of Kommetjie Road cannot be re-
habilitated in its present position, he adds.“The proposed future dual carriageways
are on a slightly different alignment withinthe road reserve. The present proposal is fora dual carriageway road with two lanes ineach direction with a centre median andnon-motorised transport facilities on bothsides,” he says.The project will consist of four phases:
concept review, engineering design, pro-curement and construction.Herron says the conceptual design review
will take place between 2014 and 2015, whilethe detailed design and construction isscheduled for the period between 2015 and2017.The first area to be focused on is the sec-
tion between the intersection at the OuKaapse Road extension and Pokela Road.“Appropriate intersection improvements
including turning lanes and slip lanes, as de-termined by traffic movement volumes at
the upgraded intersections, will be decidedon during the conceptual design review,”Herron says.Construction will see work focusing on
one carriageway, completing it and movingtraffic onto the first new carriageway whilethe second carriageway is constructed.Herron says accommodating traffic dur-
ing the construction is an essential require-ment.Ocean View Civic Association (OVCA)
chairperson Oliver Castro is pleased “some-thing is being done”.He says Kommetjie Road is the cause of
frustration for motorists and commuters.“Many struggle to get to work and school
on time, due to all the congestion. The roadis in dire need of fixing and we look forwardto seeing the plans,” he says.V Share your thoughts on the upgrade. Starting withthe word “Post” SMS your comments to 32516. SMSescost R1.
MONIQUE DUVAL
RRooad to rad to recovecoveryeryKOMMETJIE ROAD: UPGRADE ON THE CARDS
GOING PLACES: A conceptual plan for theR6m upgrade for Kommetjie Road is beingdrawn up. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 13 March 20142 NEWS
Notice is hereby given that the meetings of the 24 subcouncils for the City of Cape Town willtake place at the times and venues indicated in the schedule below:
2Kraaifontein Council Chambers,Brighton Road, Kraaifontein
19 10:00Fred Monk021 980 6053
3Goodwood Council Chambers,Voortrekker Road, Goodwood
20 10:00Johannes Brand021 590 1676
4Parow Council Chambers, Tallent Street,Parow
20 09:00Ardela van Niekerk021 444 0196
5The Hague Recreational Hall, corner of DelftMain Road and Silversands Road, Delft
19 10:00Martin Julie021 695 8161
6Bellville Council Chambers, Bellville CivicCentre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville
17 10:00Pat Jansen021 918 2024
7Durbanville Council Chambers, corner ofOxford and Queen Street, Durbanville
17 10:00Carin Viljoen021 444 0689
8Strand Council Chambers, corner ofFagan Street and Main Road, Strand
20 10:00Izak du Toit021 850 4149
9Andile Msizi Hall, corner of Bangiso Driveand Sigwele Road, Site B, Khayelitsha
19 10:00Johnson Fetu021 360 1351
10Lingelethu Training Centre, cornerof Lwandle Road and Spine Road,Khayelitsha
17 10:00Goodman Rorwana021 360 3201
11Fezeka Council Chambers, corner ofGovan Mbeki and Steve Biko Drives,Gugulethu
19 10:00Kayise Nombakuse021 630 1737
12Subcouncil Chambers, LentegeurAdministrative Offices, corner of MelkbosRoad and Merrydale Road, Lentegeur
20 10:00Alesia Bosman021 444 8696
13 Ruth First Community Hall,Sinqolamthi Street, Philippi
19 10:00Lunga Bobo021 630 1619
14Fezeka Council Chambers, corner ofGovan Mbeki and Steve Biko Drives,Gugulethu
17 10:00Anthony Mathe021 630 1678
15Plover Room,Ground Floor,Pinelands Training Centre,Central Square, St Stephens Road, Pinelands
19 10:00Mariette Griessel021 531 3437
16Council Chambers, 11th Floor,44 Wale Street, Cape Town
17 10:00Marius Coetsee021 487 2055
17Dulcie September Civic Centre(minor hall), corner of Klipfontein andProtea Street, Athlone
20 10:00Edgar Carolissen021 444 0500 / 03
18Subcouncil Chambers, corner of BuckRoad and Sixth Avenue, Lotus River
20 10:00Okkie Manuels021 700 4020
19Council Chambers, Central Circle,Fish Hoek
17 10:00Desiree Mentor021 784 2011
20Council Chambers, Alphen Centre,Constantia Main Road, Constantia
19 10:00Brian Ford021 444 8112
21Council Chambers, Van Riebeeck Road,Kuils River
19 10:00Pieter Grobler021 900 1502
22Strand Council Chambers, corner ofFagan Street and Main Road, Strand
17 10:00Richard Moi021 900 1508
23Lentegeur Chambers, corner of Melkbosand Merrydale Roads, Lentegeur
17 10:00Raphael Martin021 444 8722
24Lingelethu Training Centre, cornerof Lwandle Road and Spine Road,Khayelitsha
20 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 March 2014 andavailable for scrutiny at subcouncil offices for comment by interested parties:
• 2014/2015 Draft Integrated Development (IDP) Plan and Draft Budget
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THESUBCOUNCILS: MARCH 2014
The City of Cape Town will be implementing the new Development Application ManagementSystem (DAMS) from 1April 2014. In order to migrate the existing data to the new system, a deadperiod starting from the close of business on 14March 2014 and ending on 31March 2014will be necessary. During this period no new development application submissions or paymenttransactions will be possible. The business process for all active applications submitted before14March 2014 will continue as normal.
The following services will still be rendered at the counters:
• Pre-consultation meetings• Enquiries about the status of applications already in the system• General planning and building information and queries• Collecting of approved/refused/amended/withdrawn plans• Zoning queries• Inspection notices
For more information and application requirements as from 1 April 2014, please visit ourwebsite www.capetown.gov.za/en/Planningportal/Pages/default.aspx.
We would like to keep you updated with the changes that we are making. Please send ane-mail to join the mailing list to [email protected].
Direct queries to the City’s general enquiries number 0860 103 089or [email protected].
ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER43/2014
PLANNING AND BUILDINGDEVELOPMENTMANAGEMENTDevelopment Application ManagementSystem (DAMS)
Load shedding affects cop shopsDue to the recent load shedding, telephonelines at all police stations across the FarSouth have been affected.Colonel Dorothy Xesha, acting cluster
commander for Muizenberg, advises resi-dents to call the sector van numbers to re-port crime.Residents in Muizenberg, Kalk Bay,
Lakeside, Marina Da Gama, Marine Es-tate and Orchard Village are asked to call082 522 1809.In the Fish Hoek precinct residents in
Clovelly, Fish Hoek and Silverglades cancall 082 522 2745 while those living in SunValley, Sunnydale and Capri Village cancall 082 522 2053.In Ocean View residents can call
079 894 1224, while Kommetjie andMasiphumelele residents can call079 894 1222. In Simon’s Town, Glencairn,Red Hill and Scarborough residents cancall 079 894 1228, while residents in Si-mon’s Town, Froggy Farm and MurdochValley can call 079 894 1229.
SUPPORT: SAFE PLACE TO ASSIST VICTIMS
New trauma facilityfor Ocean ViewMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
The Ocean View Police Station buzzedwith excitement as officers and volun-teers lined up to get a glimpse of the
new Victim Support Room last week.The new room consists of an office, a chil-
dren’s play area, a counselling roomand ab-lution facilities.The room was installed by Business
Against Crime (BAC).After years of dealing with mouldy floors
and a broken roof, the volunteers are re-lieved they now have a safe place to assistvictims of crime.Speaking at the launch former Communi-
ty Police Forum (CPF) chairperson JohannKikillus said the launch marked a specialday in the lives of volunteers.He said despiteworking in a “crummy lit-
tle room”, the volunteers managed to keepsmiling and work hard to help victims dealwith trauma.“Over the past three years, they have not
asked for anything. Despite difficulties,they continue to help those who need it,with a smile on their face,” he said.René Francklin, coordinator of theOcean
View Victim Support Room, said she andher teamwere very excited. “It’s somethingwe have been dreaming about; it’s a big dayfor us,” she said.Francklin added the group has grown to
14 volunteers. They want the community toknow they are here to help, she said.“Manyof thevolunteers are ordinarypeo-
ple who want to help their communities.The room provides the perfect platform forus to be available and involved,” she said.Acting provincial police commissioner
Brigadier Norman Modishana said policeresources were often spent on fighting andpreventing crime.He said tackling crime and the after ef-
fects was a combined responsibility.“I am glad to see this is the case Ocean
View Police Station,” he said.V To report crime or for more information, phoneOcean View Police Station on (021) 783 8317.
HERE TO HELP: Victim sup-port volunteers and policeofficers have a look at theirnew room. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL
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TRANSPORT: ‘BENEFIT ELDERLY, PUPILS’
MyCiTi goes southMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
In an attempt to alleviate traffic conges-tion along Kommetjie Road, a conceptualplan to introduce MyCiTi buses is being
drawn up.South Peninsula Subcouncil chairperson
Felicity Purchase says, in addition to theproposed R6m upgrade of the road, the Cityof Cape Town plans to introduce MyCiTibuses from Kommetjie to Fish Hoek.The aim, she says, is to provide a safe and
reliable form of transport focusing on theneeds of the elderly and pupils.Purchase explains many parents whose
children travel along this route, are reluc-tant to put their children in taxis.“(As taxis) are unroadworthy and often
unlicensed, parents would rather drivetheir children to ensure their safety. TheMyCiTi service will provide a safe trans-port mode and help ease the traffic,” shesays.The MyCiTi service was rolled out sever-
al years ago and is currently running in theCape Town City Bowl, Blaauwberg, Atlan-tic Seaboard and, most recently, Hout Bay.Ocean View Civic Association chairper-
sonOliverCastrowelcomes thenews, as thesafety of taxis was “a whole other story”.Hehopes theMyCiTi servicewould assist
school children and the elderly of the FarSouth.At this stage, Purchase says, it is unclear
whether designated stops will be createdwithin Kommetjie, Masiphumelele andOceanView, orwhether therewould bema-
jor stops along Kommetjie Road.Castro suggests City officials should con-
sider installing bus stops within OceanView the design phase.“If the bus stops are close to people’s
homes, it will be a great benefit – especiallyfor the elderly and for thosewho leavehomeearly in the morning,” he says.Kommetjie Residents’ and Ratepayers’
Association (KRRA) chairperson PatrickDowling agrees start and end points needto be discussed with affected communities.If the introduction of the MyCiTi Bus
Service means less people will use theircars when travelling along KommetjieRoad, Dowling says, there will be an im-provement.Mayoral Committee member for Trans-
port Brett Herron says a network of routesbetween Kommetjie and Fish Hoek are cur-rently being planned, but will only be de-signed and implemented at a later stage.“The planning of these routes are still at
a very early stage and will require collec-tion of additional information to better un-derstand the current and potential de-mand,” Herron says.Fish Hoek High School principal Gavin
Fish says as many families from OceanView and Masiphumelele struggle withmonthly transport bills, he would champi-on a preferential tariff for school children.Over the years, he says, the school has re-
ceived a dedicated bus service from GoldenArrow.This, Fish says, has worked well. Howev-
er, there have been cases of late coming dueto the unreliability of taxis.Fish further explains they have had no
problems with the current service, but ex-presses his excitement about the possibledevelopment and what it will entail for thecommunity.
ALL ABOARD: Hout Bay residents boarded a MyCiTi bus for the first time in February this year.PHOTO: CITY OF CAPE TOWN
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ECO WARRIORS: Bay Primary School in Fish Hoek won a Silver Award from the Wildlife and Environ-ment Society of South Africa’s (Wessa) Eco-Schools Programme. The organisation praised theschool’s approach to the environment, especially the school’s Eco-Warrior programme. Pictured isparent Chantal Benade and teacher Michelle Gouws with the Bay Primary School Eco-Warriors, learn-ing about recyclable and non-recyclable waste. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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MUIZENBERG: VICTIMS CAN BE CHARGED
Fraudsterspose as policeMONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval
Conartists posingaspo-lice officers are oper-ating in the Muizen-
berg police precinct.Muizenberg police are
investigating three caseswhere phone calls weremade to the relatives ofthose arrested, requestingmoney to “dispose of dock-ets”.Last week Muizenberg
station and cluster com-mander Colonel DorothyXesha issued a plea for thepublic to come forwardwith information about apossible scam.Muizenberg police were alerted to the
three cases, which all had the same modusoperandi.In the first case, a Grassy Park family ap-
proached the stationafter a relativewasnotreleased from detention.They claimed they were contacted by a
detective who asked them to deposit moneyinto a supermarket account and their fami-ly member would be released.Muizenberg police spokesperson Captain
Stephen Knapp says they are investigatinghow the fraudsters got the details of thosearrested.In another case, a woman approached po-
lice officers outside the station and in-formed them of a phone call she received.
“She had initially agreedto pay the money, but afterthinking about it she optednot to pay and reported it topolice instead,” Knapp ex-plains.According to a police re-
port, during the phonecalls, the fake police offic-ers ask for various sums ofmoney ranging from R1000to R2500.During an investigation
into the claims, Muizen-berg police discovered itwas a scam as the names ofthe detectives did not cor-relate with anyone work-ing at the station.On reporting the matter,
Knapp says they were in-formed of aGauteng syndicate running thisscam across the country.“It has been run on a national scale and
people are falling into the trap,” he adds.Knapp says the scamdoesnothingbut put
police in a bad light and opens people upto being charged for corruption.“You need to remember that if you agree
to pay an officer to dispose of a docket, youare just as corrupt and can be charged,” hewarns.V If you have been contacted by police officers askingyou for a payment, phone Xesha on (021) 787 9000or 082 522 2797.V Share your thoughts on this scam. Starting withthe word “Post”. SMS your comments to 32516.SMSes cost R1.
SCAM: A new scam has hit Mui-zenberg, as con artists pose aspolice officers. PHOTO: LAILA MAJIET
PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 13 March 20146 GENERAL
Your SMSes. Regarding “Troubled waters”: our es-teemed subcouncil chairperson and MrTaylor are wrong. E.coli is an enteric(gut) bacteria found in all humans andis not found in bins, unless the bins havedog poo in them. E.coli is a universallyaccepted indicator of contamination bysewerage. Dog faeces also contain E.coli,so stormwater runoff will dump E.coli inthe bay. Rob Tarr
. Regarding the article “Troubled wa-ters”. Firstly E. coli is a faecal contami-nation indicator, meaning that faecesmust be present to get an E. coli count.So either people are disposing faeces intothe stormwater system or there are ille-gal sewer connections flowing into thestormwater systems. Secondly, thestormwater outlets on Fish Hoek Beachare sampled fortnightly, not monthly.
. I am very disappointed that the Na-vy has made it unviable for the cannonassociation to participate in the NavyFestival. With this and the cancellationof the dry-dock concert and no live can-non-firing, I am not going to bother to at-tend the festival this year. Sally,Muizen-berg
. As far as I’m concerned the Navy isincompetent. There was enough time toget everything in order for the festival.
. Regarding the Navy Festival: at thisrate there won’t be a festival next year.What a dreadful shame.
. This is the final straw in finishingthis festival. When we first attended thefestival about seven years ago, the big-gest draw was the concert in the drydock. People from all over the provinceattended and made it an annual event,which always was the main attraction.For some reason the powers that be de-cided to cancel the biggest draw at thisfestival, putting the first nail in its coffin.
. Why can’t we have a free concert inthe Simonsberg Theatre like we used toin the ’80s and ’90s? It was so popular andfree, although a collection was taken forcharity.Therewere twoconcerts anight.We belonged to Anchor Players and usedthe theatre all the time. It is a lost facili-ty. Somebody is not doing their job andnot promoting our Navy. We are just go-ing backwards. Is there no dry dock con-cert this year? If it is taking place, atwhat time and date? Helen
. Stupid decision by the Navy to tryand do things they know nothing about.
. It is sad to see this festival deterio-rate every year. I have been going to thisfestival since I was seven years old. Backthen it was the event to look forward tofor the year. But now it’s like “oh, it’s thefestival again”. They have lost their spir-it. There is just no more passion. Theymight as well stop this spectacle. (Thereis) nothing new and now they’ve takenaway the two most important events ofthe weekend. Sorry, (I’m) no longer in-terested! Disappointed, Simon’s Town
. The time has come for some coolheads to establish a proper Noordhoekratepayers’ association. Gerrie, Noord-haven
. Regarding Miller’s Point: the ru-mours have been going on for a whilethat something was to happen at Miller’sPoint. But for heaven’s sake, what hap-pens to the last of the permanent resi-dents? It was a peaceful place with noproblems, so why rock the boat? IrritatedSimonite
. Democracy is about the will of thepeople, not the wishes of one man. Welove the rural life; we don’t want Noord-hoek commercialised.
. The bulk of traditionally commer-cial handline fishing licences, accordingto the minister, is intentionally and pur-posely withheld because it is reservedfor the “small-scale fisheries” sector.What she doesn’t tell South Africa is thatthose very same commercially viablelinefish licences will automatically be-come almost worthless in a turf or zone-regulated legal framework such as the“small-scale fishery”. Linefishing willno longer be a turf or zone-free activity,but it will become restricted and con-fined to specific areas only. Charles,Ocean View
. Really now, Dave, are you suggest-ing we put gays to death now, too? Be-cause that’s what the rest of the versesays.
PEOPLE'S POST | FALSE BAYThursday, 13 March 2014 OUT AND ABOUT 7Thursday 13 March
V Kalk Bay: The Artvark Gallery in Kalk Baywill host an opening exhibition of etchings at18:30. The guest speaker will be Judy Moolen-schot. Email Colleen Ross at [email protected] for more information.
V Ocean View: The Ocean View CommunityLearning Centre will hold Grade 9 – ABET Level4 – classes at Ocean View High School at18:00. The classes are for people older than 16who dropped out of school. Phone(021) 783 1623 to register.
V Kalk Bay: Muizenberg police Sector 3subforum, which covers Lakeside, Marine Estate,Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and St James, will host apublic meeting at Bay Primary School hall inBoyes Drive at 18:00. For more informationphone Captain Monty Mackinnon on082 522 1216.
Friday 14 March
V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Friends of Musicwill hold its next concert at the civic centre at19:30. Tickets are R60 for adults and R10 forscholars, and can be purchased from Kleinjan’sBiltong Bar in Fish Hoek, The Biltong Bar inLong Beach Mall and Valley Boutique inValyland. To reserve tickets phone David on(021) 782 3946 or email [email protected] more information phone Carol on(021) 782 2282.
V Fish Hoek: Fish Hoek High School will host afood fair from 17:00 to 21:00. Phone(021) 782 1107 for further details.
Saturday 15 March
V Muizenberg: The George Whitefield Collegeannual fun run will start at Muizenberg Pavilionat 06:30. There is a 5km walk (R40) and a10km run (R60). Phone (021) 788 1652 oremail [email protected] to register.
V Capri: Bill Knight will perform a collection of
songs by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen at theCottage Club at 20:00. Doors open at 19:00and entry is R100. Phone (021) 785 5052 oremail [email protected] to book.
V Muizenberg: The Friends of MuizenbergLibrary will hold a book sale at the library from09:00 to 11:45. Phone (021) 788 5263 for moreinformation.
V Fish Hoek: In the Mood Dance club will hosta dance at the civic centre at 20:00. The dresscode is smart casual and entry is R30. To bookphone (021) 782 4991.
V Muizenberg: The next Muizenberg MoonlightMeander will start at Knead Bakery at 18:15.Phone Muizenberg Tourism (021) 787 9140 formore information.
Sunday 16 March
V Muizenberg: The Masque Theatre will behold a summer market from 10:00 to 14:00.
Phone Margi on (021) 788 4664.
Wednesday 19 March
V Fish Hoek: The Fish Hoek Garden Club willhold its annual meeting at the civic centre at19:00. Pat Featherstone will give a presentationon the work by Soil for Life. All are welcometo attend. Visitors pay R10 which includesrefreshments. Phone Sally on (021) 785 2386.
V Cape Point: The Friends of the Cape of GoodHope will host a fairly strenuous 7km hike fromSmitswinkel Lookout point to the Cape PointVisitors’ Centre. The hikers will meet at 09:00.Take along a Wild/Green Card, otherwise entryis R105 per person. Phone (021) 712 6004.
V Fish Hoek: The University of the Third AgeFalse Bay will host a talk by Henry Hollowayon Legendary Music Friends at the civic centreat 09:30 for 10:00. Entry is free. Phone Peteron (021) 788 9469 or Elizabeth on(021) 788 3368.
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SCHOOLHOLIDAYCLUBActivities for your children inMarch School Holidays
When: 31st March - 4th AprilWhere: Fish Hoek Cricket/Hockey Club
Time: 08.00 - 16.00What: Fun indoor and outdoor games for childrenaged 4 - 11 with qualified child care practitionersCost: Full Day - R120, Half Day - R90
Discount for full week bookings and siblingsFor information or booking e-mail
“Chill Mind & Body” with Eddie’s Yoga“Flow and Restorative” evening practice
Youth footie on show in StrandfonteinLIAM MOSES@LiamCPT
Cape Town’s top under-13 footballers willshow off their skills at the StrandfonteinAFC under-13 tournament next week.The annual tournament attracts some of
the peninsula’s best sides and this year is nodifferent.Teams from as far as Stellenbosch are set
tomix it upwith the best local amateur sidesandwell-drilled juniors from the Cape’s pro-fessional outfits.The tournament format will see the top
two teams from each of the eight groups ad-vance to the winners section to contest thetitle,while the third-placed teams fight it outin the plate section and the fourth-placedsides battle for the shield section trophy.Group A will see Sunningdale FC, Golden
United and Leeds Lentegeur take on themight of Ajax Cape Town.With their famed development structures
and abundant resources, Ajax will be fa-
vourites to win the group and the entiretournament.Group B features Rockafellas, Beacon
Spurs, Ashley Rovers and Chippa United.Chippa should be favourites to win the
group, but the other sides will view the Na-tional First Division (NFD) log leaders as amajor scalp.Metropolitan Premier Cup hosts Bayhill
United are the biggest names in Group C,with Bayview, Liverpool andWestridge alsochallenging for the top two spots.Pinelands based OldMutual Academy are
perennial contenders for any junior title andlook likely to top Group D.Beacon Pirates, Clarewood and Standards
will likely fight it out for second place in thegroup.Tournament hosts Strandfontein AFC
havebeenpooledwithRondebosch’sRygers-dal, Colville and Stephanians Ottery in
Group E.Home field advantage should see the hosts
through to the winners’ section, with Ry-gersdal providing a stiff challenge for the topspot.Milano United will be keen to emulate the
success of their senior team in Group F, butSafa Second Division side Salt River Black-pool could stand in their way.Masakhane and Green Point Salesians
will look to cause upsets against their morewell known opponents in the group.Group G looks the most open, with Mor-
gensterUnited,WoodlandsUnited, Ida’sVal-ley and Young Wizards grouped togetherWoodlands and Morgenster are the best
bets for the top two spots, based on previousperformances.Fish Hoek AFC are firm favourites to take
the top spot inGroupH. TheFar South side’sorganised youth structures should see them
qualify ahead of Fulham, Southhamptonand Holy Cross.The tournament will take place at the
Strandfontein Sports Complex from Friday21 to Sunday 23 March. The first match willkick off at 09:30 on Friday, while the finalwill be played at 15:30 on Sunday.
Province ready for finalLIAM MOSES
@LiamCPT
Western Province are feeling no ex-tra pressure ahead of the CricketSouth Africa’s women’s 50-over
provincial final on Saturday.Province will claim their second consec-
utive title if they defeat KwaZulu-Natal inDurban, but coach Cobus Roodt says thisdoesn’t have an impact on how they willapproach the match.“We will just take it as another game.
There is tremendous mental strength inthe team, in each player,” Roodt says.“Cricket is 80% mental – that’s what I
have been drilling into the team over thelast two seasons. We are normally good inknockout situations.”Last season Roodt’s side beat Gauteng at
the Wanderers to secure the title, afterknocking out Northerns at Newlands theprevious week.They tread a similar path this season,
again knocking out Northerns in a homesemi-final on Saturday 8 March.Province posted 147, with Leighshe
Jacobs (33) and Yolani Fourie (28) makingthe only notable scores.The bowling attack tookup the challenge
and skittled Northerns for 74 runs.Moseline Daniels was the stand-out per-
former, taking 4/9, with Shabnim Ismailsnatching 3/27.“The pitch was a bit sticky when we bat-
ted in themorning andwe battled to get go-ing. At least wemanaged one good partner-ship,” says Roodt.“The team showed lots of character
whenwewent backout to defend that smalltotal. When we examined the pitch, we ex-pected a total of around 180, so getting closeto it was good. We backed it up with thefielding andbowling. The (fight the playersput up) bodes well for the future and thenext match.”Roodt will have eight of last year’s title
winning squad available selection for the
final, but will lose Daniels, Ismail andShandre Fritz to the national squad.He expects the team to still have enough
experience and firepower to pull off a victo-ry.“Bowling will be difficult with the na-
tional players absent, but we have goodpersonnel taking over from them,” he says.“KZN are also losing three players – the
three (batsmen) who stood out for themagainst Gauteng in their semi-final. I’mvery confident we can do well this comingweekend.“We know it’s the home straight and the
team with the most stamina will pullthrough.”
ANGLED AWAY: Lee Jacobs top scored for Western Province women’s team in the CSA’s inter-provin-cial 50-over semi-final at Sahara Park Newlands on Saturday. Jacobs scored 33 runs.
PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
SWINGING WILDLY: Western Province women’s team batsman Lara Goodall goes over the topduring the CSAf inter-provincial semi-final at Sahara Park Newlands on Saturday.
